97 Looking for trouble!
Jackson POV
The following day was unexpectedly chaotic. After Doflamingo was beaten, his misdeeds revealed and the enslaved 'toys' were freed, the unpredictable mess called life, hit Dressrosa's citizen like a truck would an isekai protagonist, once again.
To list just a few unhappy examples, family fathers and mothers who were turned into toys and forgotten, watched their respective partners find someone new with whom they start building a new family.
But what should they do with their new families, now after long forgotten loved ones return and with them old feelings and happy memories?
There are also some other cases, in which men and women who turned back into humans, no longer have anyone to remember and welcome them back. I am sure there are many among them, for whom this might become a villain backstory or some shit like that though it is of little importance to us since no one asked for our help.
'Perhaps some will turn to the revolutionary army if they use this mess for propaganda purpose. Though that might do some damage to Riku.'
King Riku is still thinking hard about how to cheer up his people while cleaning up this mess at the same time yet all he got was more worrying news. It seems like the World Government decided to make a stand by notifying him, that someone will come and take Doflamingo and his crew into custody.
"OUT! This match is Kuina's win!"
Sachi's enthusiastic voice interrupted my thoughts as I recalled what I heard from Kyros this morning. We are currently gathered in Viola's private garden within Dressrosa's royal palace, where I am enjoying myself on a lying chair in dark shorts and a white, unbuttoned shirt. Viola and Robin were having a volleyball match against Kuina, which they lost despite their 2 on 1 advantage.
Though the match was quite interesting to watch my attention lay somewhere else. Wearing just white hot pants and a red sports bra, Kuina's figure was incredibly impressive especially to someone as attentive as me, who noticed a single drop of sweat falling from her chin into her ample bosom. Of course I wasn't creeping on her, I just saw it by chance.
On the other side was Robin, currently tying her hair into a high pony tail. Because today was almost 40° C hot, she decided to play in her bikini top, a light blue one with white musters, and wide, black shorts.
'And another one for my mental collection. Thanks a bunch!'
Playing on Robin's side was Viola, who got along with us surprisingly well. Though I am not sure if she is genuine or just playing some underhanded political game, her beauty impressed me no less than the other two.
Wearing a white bikini, with red flower musters, resembling the one in her hair, coupled with her glistening olive brown skin and perfect figure, Viola looked extremely beautiful. Something Sachi, Penguin and Enel obviously agreed on as they didn't stare any less than me.
"Hey, Jackson!"
Sabo came flying
'Hm? What the?! Sabo just called me without a -nii at the end?! What is going on?!'
"Today's newspapers have arrived! Look here! You, me and Law got a 200.000.000 B increase to our bounties!"
"What?!" (Kuina)
Kuina suddenly appeared next to him, and took the papers from his hand in under 1 second.
"How can this be?! Now even Law has a higher bounty than me!"
She grumbled, obviously very displeased by the news, seeing how her brows furrowed and her left eye twitched. Law on the other hand didn't seem to care about it. The crew's current bounties changed only partially this time.
Penguin and Sachi have a bounty of 89.000.000B and 94.000.000B respectively just like before. Same with Bepo and Robin whose bounties are still 155.000.000B and 180.000.000B.
My bounty strangley shot up to 2.251.000.000B even though I didn't show myself till the very end. Sabo's and Law's bounties increased to 526.000.000B and 480.000.000B while Kuina's stayed the same with 306.000.000B.
Enel, Kench and Augur also have the same bounties as before. If I remember correctly their bounties are 550.000.000B, 320.000.000B, and 300.000.000B in that order.
"Guess from now on, I am the crew's strongest swordsman after captain. Tough luck Kuina."
"What did you say? You wanna fight?"
Kuina spoke slowly and quietly after hearing his unexpected provocation. He said it with the same unbothered expression that he shows 24/7 which only riled her up even more.
"What? why should I?"
Now he is even looking at her as if he was looking at an idiot.
"If you have a problem with the fact that my bounty is now higher than yours, go complain to the World Government, which evaluates me as more dangerous than you-"
*Sling*Slash*Crash*
And as expected the quarrel began. No one really reacted strongly to it, since it looked somehow like some kids play fighting... some super freak alien kids that is.
"*Sight* Let's leave them to it. I'd say let's go, prepare for our departure. We will be gone tomorrow before the sun rises."
"Eh?"
A surprised exclamation. It came from Viola.
"Why are you leaving so early? Weren't you going to take Dressrosa's most precious treasure? You still haven't told us what it is! Shouldn't we first prepare it for -?"
A whole lot of questions in quick succession. Of course I had to interrupt her before she could go on for too long. How to achieve that? By flirting of course. Why flirting? Why not I mean she is super hot?
"Dummy. Of course it was you I was talking about."
...
"...-EH?"
It worked. Standing up abruptly, taking her hands into mine and coming closer while looking into her eyes I continued talking slowly in the softest voice possible for me.
"You are the most precious. Won't you please come with me?"
She seems to be dazed. A light red hue appeared on her cheeks. Had I not been so close to her, it would have escaped my sight.
"Eh? Ehm... I- How could I- but I am a prince-"
!
My head suddenly snapped to the side. It was instinctive. For a fraction of a second, I felt like a piercing gaze would penetrate my head but it was gone as fast as it appeared. From that direction my head snapped to I could only see Robin giving me a smile that somehow didn't feel like a smile.
'... Should I take that as a warning not to mess with Viola?'
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3rd Person POV
Later that day.
While the Jackson Pirates were still on Dressrosa, a small fleet of navy war ships, strong enough to destroy whole islands was nearing Dressrosa. The biggest ship, which was leading all the smaller ones, carried a certain individual.
Wrinkles on his face made him look to be around 50 years of age. His tall build of over 3 meters was impressive and his red suit gave him a striking appearance. Navy Head Quarters Admiral 'Red Dog' Akainu, real name Sakazuki.
As they neared Dressrosa, Akainu's expression became worse. Just thinking about Portgas D. Jackson, unofficially called an emperor of the seas because he beat 2 admirals as a kid, ignited an almost uncontrollable fury in him.
He had seen them. Both of his colleague, after their fight with Jackson. Their state was gruesome. Unknown if they would survive. Even if he didn't have a very high opinion of his fellow Admirals, it infuriated him, that someone did that to not one but 2 of the Navy's strongest fighters.
His clenched fist would start to glow and catch fire a few times while he remembered. Another high ranking Navy officer walked towards him from the side.
He appeared to be a lot older. Short grey hair. A grey beard. A slight scar next to his eye. But a tall and bulky build similar to Akainu.
"What's the matter... Vice-Admiral Garp"
Akainu practically spat his name, not bothering to hide how little regard he had for his senior.
"Magma brat."
Garp answered calmly, not paying much attention to his superiors tone, or rank or anything at all, in regards to formality and such stuff.
"I just want to remind you, that we are not here to start a fight. Remember, we go in, get Doflamingo and his officers, bring them back while letting the people watch and get out. Don't go looking for trouble."
"..."
Akainu didn't answer. It was unclear what he is thinking. Garp was slightly worried because Akainu was in command for this mission. If he really started trouble, Jackson would be a fool to sit and wait for death. And if Jackson were to seriously retaliate, even he wouldn't be able to save his fellow navy soldiers.
Though much to Garp's dismay, trouble started even before they entered Dressrosa.
"Admiral Akainu! A figure can be seen nearing our ship."
One of the officers on lookout duty came running to report a possibly incoming enemy. Garp who heard everything got a very bad feeling.
'Please let it not be Jackson who is actually looking for trouble this time.'
(AN: Hey Everyone! Sorry for not writing any chapters. I promised that I would update more regularly from now on but my brain didn't play along. On some days I was seriously sitting here in front of my laptop for 2 hours straight without any idea on how to start the next chapter or what it should be about. Anyways, this is now the result and I hope it gets better from now on. Hope you like the chapter and if you do drop some memes or stones or comments etc. till next time!)
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