Sunny Village

Jackson POV

It's been three days since we left Dressrosa, and the sea has been exactly like I remember it. A blood thirsty son of a gun. Some 50 meter waves trying to drown us on a daily basis. Sudden storms taking over the sky before making way for a blazing hot sun and then taking over again. And a surprisingly high number of Sea Kings coming at us from time to time.

"You know, I can somewhat understand the bad weather, since we had to deal with it the moment we entered the Grand Line but why the hell are Sea Kings becoming so active near the water surface?!"

This week was my turn to hunt Sea Kings when they come too close or attack our ship but the number of times one usually would need to act was much higher than it ever was till now. So I couldn't help but grumble while cutting off a recently killed Sea King's most valuable or delicious parts.

"Captain, are you still not done? Please hurry it up a bit!"

"Captain, I agree with Enel, Kench will need the best parts to make the best sea food."

From our ship's deck, Enel and Augur were impatiently commenting while eyeing today's unfortunate aggressor. Since both of them love sea food and fish meat, they don't mind, no, quite the contrary, they actually welcome them eagerly.

"If you want to eat it so badly, come and help me a little!"

Both turned around and left, acting as if they didn't hear me.

"Bastards!"

If this kind of work didn't require some delicate cuts, I would have just chopped it up and be done with it but that would be a disservice to Kench, who is doing his best to offer us the possibly best food, at least three times a day.

Though he is still our crew's newest addition, Kench quickly gained everybody's respect with his gentleman-like demeanor and diligent work philosophy. And because everyone absolutely loves his food.

A few more days went by until we reached 'Sunny Festive Island', which falls into Shank's territory. There, according to rumors, his favorite sake is being produced in a small town, called Sunny Village.

Our maps show, that aside from Sunny Village, the only other settlement here is a small city further inland.

"Well then, here we go again."

Sabo commented as our ship started rising in the air. Instead of searching for a place to dock our ship and leaving someone behind to guard it, we can just hide it in the clouds, while exploring islands. Once we reached above Sunny Village, I jumped down, followed by the others.

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3rd Person POV

Sunny Village

A small town under the protection of 'Red Hair Shanks' an infamous pirate captain who has been officially acknowledged as a yonko. Like usual around noon time, children, 5 boys and 2 girls, from different families gathered next to Sunny Village's warehouse.

Here, it's renowned wines and sake is being stored, locked away from the young boys and girls, who would love nothing more than to try the alcohol, they see their parent create and drink almost every day.

A part of it is being saved for Shanks and his crew. They would come by every month or at least every second month, but what's noteworthy is that they celebrate a huge party every singe time they arrive.

No one knows, if there is a meaning behind their parties, yet no one would reject such an opportunity to indulge themselves in good drinks and company.

"Hey you brats! I told you hundreds of times you aren't supposed to linger around her!"

"Village Head?!"

"Oh No! It's the village head!"

"Quickly run!"

A loud raspy voice tore through the peaceful calmness that lingered until now. The owner of mentioned voice is an old man, seemingly between 50 and 60 years of age.

He is easily over 210cm tall, with a burly build, even slightly chubby. From his head fell long muddy brown hair, with a few streaks of grey mixed within.

Like a ghost he appeared behind the children and startled them all at once, when he yelled. The noice made a few passing men and women of varying ages and statures turn their heads out of curiosity but once they saw who caused it everyone just shook their heads and kept going their way with a wry smile hanging on their lips.

"*Sight* They just don't learn."

"Oh my. Are they at it again?"

From people's remarks, it became clear that such an occurrence was nothing unusual. The kids immediately turned around to run, before Village Head Kamis reached out for his stick, he would use to 'teach' naughty young ones a lesson but-

*BOOOM*BOOOM*BOOOM*

Another loud noice reverberated through out the surrounding. Every child stopped in it's tracks taken aback by the fact that the ground just shook for a moment. They didn't see what caused this incident, unlike Village Head Kamis, who noticed how a few figures fell a short distance from the kids.

"You brats get back here this instant!"

He didn't see who the newcomers were, but Kamis was not willing to wait and find out the hard way. The group of children were woken from their stupor by his voice and quickly came running to hide behind the Village Head.

Soon the figures stood up one after another. Many were tall, way taller than most normal humans, while others seemed ordinary, yet almost everyone living in The New World knew not to judge someone by his looks alone.

'A total of 11 figures.'

Kamis silently numbered them.

'2 Women, a fishman, 7 men and… an ice bear? Hm? No wait… Aren't they…!? Here on Shanks' territory…?! Could it be they want to…!!!'

A terrible thought just ran through Kamis' head.

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Jackson POV

'Finally here!'

I thought after we landed in Sunny Village. Since one of our goals is the renowned alcohol here, everyone jumped near a building that somewhat looked like a warehouse or some other type of storage.

Looking around, I noticed that this little town looks nothing like it does from far above. Instead of a busy place, surrounded by huge fields for various fruits, probably intended for different sorts of wine, the town seems calm and peaceful from down here.

Everybody walked in a seemingly studied rhythm, carrying baskets, or driving carts… of course only until they either noticed or were notified of the strangers that fell from the sky.

"Oh? There was someone standing there?"

A short distance away stood an old man. He was wearing an old light brown shirt paired with jeans and a jeans jacket.

'His fashion sense sucks… but on the other hand who am I to judge.'

"You should at least keep your eyes open, since you don't use your observation haki as often."

Law walked to my left and commented with his usual serious face, though deep down I know he said this to warn me, because he cares more than he wants us to know.

Meanwhile Robin went ahead and started a conversation with that old man over there. The others didn't stay out for long either and started wandering off, obviously making the residents here nervous.

"Idiots."

Taking a deep breath and having stopped caring about what the others are up to, I went next to Robin, looking for a chance to join the conversation with that old man over there.

"… So you are not here to fight for territory or declare war?"

What dreadful first words to hear. Not to mention how stupid it is to outright ask shit like that. Even though I don't have such intentions, assuming I had them, would knowing that after I already arrived, help him to stop me? No? That's what I though. Then why mention it and give me weird ideas?

"It's not fun fighting against farmers and lots. We are here to buy alcohol so take out everything you have, especially the good stuff, reserved for Shanks."

Not the most sensible way to enter a conversation but as the one with the bigger fist, I'm not the one who need to be sensible so I just continued to talk.

"Tonight, I want to party and drink my self half to death before leaving in 2 to 3 days, alright?"

(Hey Everyone! A late chapter, not very eventful. You know how it usually goes, I need a bit to prepare and build up tension before something surprising (hope it surprises you) happens. If you like the chap leave a stone or meme or comment, you should know it by now. Till next chapter!)