{Little Segment} {Hololive Chapter 8}
(Sabaody Archipelago Arc)
The auction house was in an uproar as Luffy, Law and Kid went outside to confront the Marines. Most of the Straw Hat crew were getting prepared to have an all-out fight, especially after hearing that an Admiral was coming after Luffy punched the living daylights out of the snobby Saint Charlos. Except for Chief.
He was still in his seat, staring at the collapsed Celestial Dragon in the midst of the broken chairs.
'I might as well do it, now is a pretty decent time.' (Chief)
[TELEPATHY]
"Zoro. Sanji." (Chief)
The two of his crewmates turned around after being called, both being serious based on the Chief's address. This was one of the few times Chief actually said their names and it made them very nervous. The duo walked over to the Chief as the rest of the crew were too busy involving themselves in the commotion. Only Robin and Brook took notice that the duo weren't participating in the hectic fight and were talking with the Chief.
"Can you two take care of the crew for me?" Chief flatly stated as he sternly looked at the duo.
Zoro and Sanji squinted at the seriousness the Chief displayed. They had no space to breathe or think about the heavy question.
""Of course!"" the two clenched their fist across their chest, ""We'll take care of them.""
Chief smirked and wandered his eyes towards the unconscious noble.
"Thanks, take care." (Chief)
They raised their eyebrows after hearing the Chief's reply before seeing him appear above the collapsed Saint Charlos.
Two masked figures appeared between the Chief and the noble, concerned and got ready to protect their boss. It was CP0, agents directly under the World Nobles and were in charge of protecting Saint Charlos.
"Stop. This is as far as you are allowed to get close to the Saint." (CP0)
"Fuck off."
SHING!
His pole unleashed its first crescent blade ever since he joined the crew and instantly beheaded the two agents. They didn't have time to react, underestimating a rookie pirate, only to panic after recognising the blade.
"No, it can't be...." (CP0)
Their bodies were quickly collected with [INVENTORY] and Chief took one more glance at the Saint before grabbing his collar and dragging him along.
Zoro and Sanji were shocked and angry. They have never seen the blade and the quick disposal of the agents meant that he never took their fights seriously whenever they trained. The Chief and duo didn't talk as he passed them and walked towards the front of the auction house.
Chief arrived and saw the big slaughter of Marine fodder. He glanced around and saw Luffy punch a Vice-Admiral in the face.
"Luffy." (Chief)
The captain turned around instantly after realising it was Chief's voice.
"Shishishi! You finally said my name! That means you are officially joining my crew." (Luffy)
"I'm leaving." (Chief)
"....What?"
"I'm leaving the crew."
"What?! Why?!"
The rest of the Straw Hat were shocked about the sudden leaving of one of their crewmates, Sanji and Zoro remained stern and squinting. There was something off with their Chief, the duo just couldn't put their finger on the issue.
"No! You aren't allowed to leave the crew!" Luffy decided to be aggressive, thinking it might work.
"Then I'm deserting, betraying the crew. I'm going back to my old identity." (Chief)
Chief tossed the Celestial Dragon in front of him, giving a clear view for the Pirates, Marines and journalists.
[GATE]
His face went blank, and new sets of clothes coiled and wrapped around him. His scythe grew, adding more spikes and twists along the handle. He took out an Aragami Face Visor and put it on, spreading a dangerous aura to anyone that looked at the Chief with his glowing red eyes.
"T-t-tthat's him!" (Marine Mob A)
"He's back!" (Marine Mob B)
"We got to report this! Who knew he was hiding in the Straw Hat Crew?!" (Journalist A)
"He's leaving them so is he on his own again?! We need to find out!" (Journalist B)
SHING! THUD!
The Chief brought down his scythe like a guillotine and beheaded Saint Charlos, bringing silence in the crowd and they watched the head roll about.
"The name's Tatsu Nezu," the Chief said in a monotone voice, "You might remember me as 'The Grim Reaper'. Hope you are ready again."
He then turned around towards the wide-eyed Luffy, who was angrier of Chief leaving than the dangerous escalating situation of killing a World Noble.
"See you later, Monkey D. Luffy."