Chapter 53
We crossed back over the Red Line by flying over it. While our original crew members were quite used to all of this by now, (having flown all across the world), Spade was amazed at how simple it was.
Spade: You guys have no idea how troublesome it is to go under the sea 10,000 meters and through a small tunnel that can barely fit the Moby Dick. Every time we went across, our Navigator was stressed the entire time! And you… your crew just flies around like this?
Diana: We may be the Equilibrium now but we were the Rapid Response Unit of the Marines. That means we need to respond to crisis as soon as possible. We don't have time to be pulled up to Marie Jois by that rope elevator thing or down under to Fishman Island.
That was the extent of Spade's excitement but Alisha was on a whole different level. The first day we got out of the storm, she was amazed by pretty much everything. The endless sea, the skies, and most of all, Spade's stories.
She was like a sponge, sucking up all the knowledge of the World. The World Government, the Pirates, Yonko, Warlords, our situation, and the people we were going to meet; the Revolutionary Army.
She asked us about our history as Marine Admirals and Spade as his days on the crew of the 'Strongest Man in the World'. In just a few days, we could see that her complexion had changed. Her face was always lit up with a smile, she was getting a healthy amount of food and snacks as well as exercise. We were also training her in her ability in what we started to call the "Boost Boost Fruit" since we found that she can't use her powers when in contact with Seastone, proving that her powers did indeed come from a Devil Fruit.
It might not seem like a great power right now, but if she trains in the correct way, this could be one of the most broken fruits in the One Piece Universe.
While she was going on the easy training for now, Sis and I were wiping the floor with Spade. No matter what he did, he couldn't even land a single hit on us before he hit the ground.
Spade: You two remind me of when I first joined the Whitebeard Pirates. I tried to kill Pops so many times and yet, it was always me that got beat up.
Sis got much better at using her fruit to heal people so the recovery process of everyone on board got much faster, much to Doc's delight. This also meant that the intensity of the training increased, much to everyone's dislike.
Spade: So… why didn't you join the Revolutionary Army then? It seems like they match your Justice for the most part, and I'm sure they'd love to have 2 of the strongest people on this planet on their side.
Me: It's true that what they're doing is something I agree with. My question is, I know they're capable of infiltrating Marie Jois, but why don't they just kill all the World Nobles while the Admirals aren't there? Then they'll be done with it. With most of the corruption gone, the Marines could fill in those roles with people who would make some actual use of their power for good. But they're not really doing that. They're attacking random Marine bases around the Blues and the Grand Line instead of doing what really needs to be done.
Spade: That couldn't be it
Me: You're right. We also didn't want to lose our freedom. I talk about Justice and all, but in the end, I wish for privacy and freedom of my actions, thoughts, and speech. The Marines know not to harm us, after all, I'm sure Sakazuki warned all the Marines. But the moment we join the Revolutionaries, we're on the run. The Marines will actively send troops after us despite knowing it's not going to work. They'll continuously send troops to annoy us. They'll lose, but they're sending a message.
Spade: Then why did you bring me into your crew? If you hate attention so much, then I'm like the worst there is.
Me: First and foremost, nothing more important than a Nakama except my own sister. You would do the same I'm sure unless Sabo or Luffy is involved. Am I correct?
He nodded
Me: That means no matter what happens, even when the World knows you are alive, that's not important. Got it? You are our Nakama now so we're sticking together until the end. Whether you like it or not.
He nodded again, this time with slightly teary eyes.
Me: Other than that, we're going to try and hide it for as long as possible though. But we'll have to undo that once we meet your brothers.
That brightened him up.
Sarah: Approaching Kamabakka Kingdom, they are hailing us.
Diana: Put them through.
*bzzt* *bzzt* *click*
I picked up a signal also trying to tap into our talk. I memorized it before accepting the call. No need to cut the line when I don't know what their objective or even who they are yet.
Diana: Hello?
Feminine Male Voice: Hello~ This is the Kamabakka Kingdom's security. May we know who you are?
Diana: We are Equilibrium. We're here to talk with your ruler. It's confidential information and it's important we talk to him now.
Feminine Male Voice: … Who are you?
Diana: Diana Fujitora.
Feminine Male Voice: …! Please wait one moment.
*click*
Ivankov: Vho is Vhis?
(Author Note: Replacing letters with V is harder than I thought it would be so his/her voice is going to be normal now. Please insert self V pronunciations whenever Ivankov speaks)
Diana: We need to talk to you. It's important.
Ivankov: And why should I trust you?
Diana: I'm going to talk to you either way. It's either that we talk to you peacefully or we talk to you after you can't move. Trust me when I say we are far more than capable of razing your Kingdom
Ivankov: Now now, no need for threats. I know well enough about you and your sister, "Strongest Admirals". I have no doubt about your strengths. Please dock, not that we could even stop you from doing so anyway.
With permission granted from the Queen herself, we docked and came aboard. Right away, we saw heart shaped plants, pink animals, and so much other things that could be connected to LGBT, not that I cared. Well, normally I wouldn't but these giant woman who I bet tried to rape Sanji was making me slightly uncomfortable. Well, we were on their island after all, I have no right to judge.
We walked through the many roads and soon into the castle where Ivankov was waiting for us.
Diana: Nice to meet you Emporio Ivankov, thank you for welcoming us to Kamabakka Kingdom. While I would love to share stories and talk about hormones, I'm afraid I simply do not have the time nor will to do that.
Ivankov: As expected, Bane of Pirates
Diana: Now please take out your Den Den Mushi and call Dragon for us. We need to talk to him. Make sure nobody can tap in either.
I passed a White Den Den Mushi to sis who held it up for Ivankov
DianaL You can borrow him for a minute.
Not even the slightest bit fazed that we've just straight up demanded to talk with the Most Wanted Man in the World, or even the fact that we knew, Ivankov simply took out her Den Den Mushi, received the white one from sis, and connected it.
*ring* *ring* *Click*
Dragon: Ivankov? Is that you?
Ivankov: Yes Dragon. I have a few people here who wants to talk to you.
She passed the snail to me and sis
Me: Hello Dragon, it's nice to see that you care for your son after all.
Dragon: …! Kara Fujitora.
Me: Nice to meet you again Dragon. Unfortunately, I need to talk to you about some pretty important stuff. Even if you're sure that no one is tapping into this call right now, the amount of information we need to pass onto you is not an amount I can tell by calling. You need to come here and bring your Chief of Staff as well.
Dragon: Naturally, you can't expect me to have some doubts about this. Ivankov?
Ivankov: My senses are telling me to trust them in this matter boy. I would do as she says.
Dragon: Very well, we will be there in 2 week's time. Will that be all?
Me: So far, yes. I look forward to meeting you again. This time we won't be meeting as enemies so that's a change.
Dragon: Indeed it is.
*click*
With that, the call was off.
Diana: By the look of things, it looks while we'll be in your hospitality. Thank you.
Ivankov: Well, I trust that you have information really worth making Dragon himself come all the way back here.
Diana: We do.
Ivankov then assigned us guest rooms in which we were allowed to stay for the next 2 weeks. Then, in the middle of the night, I heard a scream that obviously came from a man.
???: HELP~~!
Feminine Male Voices: Sanji-kun, let us play dress up with you~
Diana: Oh shit. I can't believe we actually forgot about Sanji.