99 Chapter 99

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Luffy looked at Aramaki, "I still don't want to fight you… I'm a bounty hunter like you. If we fought many civilians will die… And we might actually be categorized as criminals then…"

Luffy wasn't fully spouting bullshit, he didn't want innocent people to die, but that wasn't his main plan. He was taking advantage of the situation that Aramaki still thought of him as a bounty hunter. If they fought here, there was a chance that his crewmates would try to help in the fight, not to mention the Going Marry was docked near. It might get destroyed.

Or Aramaki might even target them to get through Luffy. So he wanted to fight him in an isolated area if possible.

The whole crew except Usopp and those who were knocked out were now here. And seeing Luffy's face off against the tall man, they prepared for a battle.

The tension was high. Kuina was able to recognize who the man was and was on guard. Sanji and Zoro also wanted to act, but Luffy looked at them and shook his head. It wasn't a fight even all three of them together could win.

Coby who was on the side with Johnny and Yosaku also stood in tension, knowing they couldn't help their captain.

"Rahahaha… now I don't want that do I? Mr. Hero." The tall man said, putting on his black-sunglasses, taking a drag from his cigarette and dropping it to the ground, and stepping on it. "But that is only if, the news gets out that I was here… I don't mind killing the whole Island and putting the blame on some random pirates… Rahahaha… I mean just a few days ago I was in the North Blue… who would blame me."

Now the surrounding citizens who heard his words screamed and started running from the area.

"Rahaha… bunch of headless chickens," Aramaki said with some sort of mad expression behind those glasses. Even though the man was a bounty hunter he looked like a pirate. Bare chest with his shirt unbuttoned, uncombed messy hair, black tight pants, and boots. He also had a sword on his side.

Luffy crossed his arms and didn't say anything. Luffy couldn't get a read on him. If he was an non-observation haki user then, Aramaki would be easy to read. But he isn't.

How the fuck did he get into the marines… oh yeah Aakinu was in charge. The same fucker who didn't mind killing civilians if it served his version of justice. So of course that kind of man would be recruited.

"Now, where were we…" Aramaki then looked at Luffy with a challenging grin. "You see actually I was planning on a short vacation in the blue… but that's when I heard that a certain Island was getting attacked by two separate groups of pirates… and color me surprised when I came here and the attack was already dealt with." He said, glancing back to Gin, Hatchan and the knocked out sea king.

"But then I see them, the right-hand man of Krieg pirates and one of the officers of Arlong pirates roaming around the island… I mean I'm really short of money… and taking their bounty will give me some good booze money for a while…"

"If it's money that you want… I can buy you a couple of drinks." Luffy said, "Just leave the Island, already many people died here… the locals won't like any more trouble here."

Seeing Luffy act like this made all his crewmates feel the seriousness of the situation. It was just like Mihawk.

But in fact, it was much more dangerous. While the opponent here was weaker than Mihawk. He was a well-known bounty hunter in the New World, a man that should be just below the strength of an Admiral, right now. And to top it all off, this person wasn't like Hawkeye Mihawke, he wasn't here to test Luffy or any other in the crew.

So this might end up in a death battle. Which Luffy wanted to avoid right now. Personally, it was very tempting to just throw caution to the wind and take the challenge.

It will make Luffy stronger, fighting an opponent like him. But the downfall was so many. There was no guarantee that he could win. He didn't want his crewmates to get hurt. Especially with that unknown devil fruit.

If it was just green acid then Luffy wouldn't be so cautious. But it could be just like Magellan, like some sort of venom or poison fruit if so… then even a drop of that could kill his crewmates. Maybe only Sparky and Coby would be able to survive… with so many unknown factors he really wanted to avoid the fight…

Also he was worried about Gin and Hatchan… if it was a fight. Then they should move elsewhere, then maybe Sparky would be able to do something to their wounds. Luckily only Gin had the green liquid covering his body. Hatchan looked like he was wounded with a sword, same with Momoo, the sea king…

"Spoke like a true hero… the papers have your name all over it. And so I'm really eager to fight you, hope you don't disappoint."

"But I don't want to fight you though," Luffy said, that was a total lie. He wanted nothing more to smash that smug face of the man's face. But he had to be rational here.

"Yeah, bub you should listen to the kid." Anchor said, with his weapon resting on his shoulder. He jabbed his thumb to his side, "See that ship… I'm sure you won't be able to get your way, now that the marine's are here."

Both Aramaki and Luffy looked at the approaching marine vessel. It was quite far but if a battle were to occur it wouldn't go the tall man's way.

"Such spoiled fun," Aramki said. "But then again… you should relax more. I never intended to fight you. Rahahaha…"

Honestly, Luffy wasn't even sure if the guy was joking or not. But he didn't care, He was just glad that this was over…

Suddenly Aramaki appeared right in front of Luffy and gave a knee right to his stomach. Luffy was able to react in time and shield himself with Armament Haki. But still, he was flung away into the sky.

Sparky who was on his shoulder was clinging on to Luffy as he flew. Luffy crash-landed in the forest behind, going through several trees before he was able to stop himself. "Tch… I should have seen the fucker coming." Luffy said spitting to his side, some blood mixed in with his spit. "Sparky go back and tell the crew to board the ship, check Gin's and the others' condition… tell them start the ship… I will be able to catch up. And come back immediately… we should be able to take fucker together. I will hold him off for the time being."

The six armed monkey was a bit hesitent, before he nodded and used soru to vanish from there. Just in time when Aramki landed on the ground with a wild smile.

"Now the marines won't stop us from having some fun… ain't that right mr. Hero." Aramaki savagely grinned, as he took out his katana. A named blade from the aura it gave, and suddenly it lit up in green flames, from Aramaki's devil fruit. It also had a tint of black in it, meaning armament haki.

Luffy also stood up, taking out his two naginatas, and coating them in haki. "Let's dance!"

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A/N: Luffy is nowhere in the levels of an admiral. Heck, he has barely any experience in a death battle. He only fought with Garp, who is strong, but he won't put Luffy in any series danger. So basicly it's his first time dancing with death.

Also Aramaki didn't just randomly pop up. There's a reason for that.

If in terms of strength, Luffy is around Dressrosa Arc. With more techniques, that makes up for his lack of mastery over haki and gear four. But then how does he plan to deal with a powerhouse like Aramaki. Again Luffy has no gears gear four, no bounce man or snake man.

So can he win.

Well, who said he needed to play fair.

Anyway, I have added Ryokugyu Aramaki to the story to give Luffy a challenge. And the battle experience that he lacks. I will try to make it worthwhile.