The days moved on and life was good. I had gained 2 minor stages far slower than my previous speed but I haven’t been pushing myself enough. If I really want to progress I knew I needed to get into fights, difficulty ones against strong opponents. Soon Sabo departed and tried to the story he was blasted by the celestial dragon. Although I knew he was fine with the revolutionary army I couldn’t be help but worry. I considered him a brother, but I was distraught as were Luffy and Ace.

Me: I’m gonna destroy the concept of celestial dragons.

I spoke Toby the others with fierce determination. They looked at me with worry, they knew my journey would be very different to theirs. They would change things through outside means whereas my idea was to become an existence where I could move the world with words. Real change starts from within. This saying resonated with me and I knew that to change things I would need more strength.

Ace: I agree the system is corrupt we need strength to bring forth change.

Luffy: ...

They were both trying to be strong for me but Luffy was having trouble.

Luffy: I am going to be the pirate king.

Luffy said this but the comment was unlike most times he said such a thing. He spoke with conviction hidden behind those simple words he would always say was a firm will to become more. They both still thought Sabo was dead so they were far more for nothing apart by this. I wore a small smile, I believed Sabo was alive but I worried my arrival had changed something. From that day forward we all trained. My training intensified and my attributes green immensely. I broke through a major stage but I decided to save the draws til I adjusted to current abilities. My skill levels all increased and I was surprised when I found my aspect form could be combined with my Tiger transformation. My abilities grew and Grandad even stopped by and “trained” us a feel times but I still saw it more like torture. Every time he calen we would wind him up talking about being being pirates. I even joined in just to see his face. It may have even been worth the beatings from his fist of love. Although I started to question my earlier judgement of his strength it seemed to be in the he millions almost inhuman. When Ace left we all sent him off.

Ace: I’ll see you guys soon, until then stay safe.

He rustled both our hair and gave a classic goofy smile just like Grandad.

Luffy: you gotta become amazing Ace it would be embaressing if people’s were I think the brothers ofnthe pirate king is ordinary.

Ace: We’ll see who’s becomes the pirate king kiddo

A sense of competition could be felt from the two. Then he turned to me.

Ace: Look after Luffy you know how he is. Make sure to reach tournament dreams because we’ll both be waiting.

Me: You don’t need to worry Ace I’ll only fight if I want to so I wont capture you guys. I can tell your scared but I’m a magnanimous person.

I puffed my chest with pride and smiled at him. He immediately put me in a headlock.

Ace: We’ll see if you have the ability to make such claims little devil.

We all laughed then we went silent Dadan seemed to have water gathering in the corner of her eyes.

Dadan: Dont think I’m sad im just glad i have one less mouth to feed.

Ace said his last goodbye and left. When Grandad found out he almost burst a blood vessel right there. He told us we’d be joining the marines when’s we each turn 18. Luffy just smiled I knew he would never agree. After that me and Luffy spent our days relaxing while eating. We kept up training but spent a lot of time eating and sleeping. Usually it was Ace or Sabo who woke us or restrained our eating but now you could feel Dadan’s frustration. We ate more than when Ace was around. Our strengths both crossed the 500 mark and shortly after Luffy left. His skills were much better than when the manga described. I was just 16 and had only just had my birthday when he told me. I had expected it for a while but I was also sad at this. When he left I was at the pier.

Me: do you remember what I told you last Luffy, your need a crew and a ship to become a pirate. Also try to train more you need to be strong if you want to be the pirate king

Luffy stood there picking his nose

Luffy: yeah yeah got it

I gave him a punch to the head.

Me: Dumbass don’t disregard my advice. God how are you even gonna survive.

I couldn’t help wonder how he would survive. We traded a few more words before he left shouting his dream to the seas. I smiled as I saw this, he was truly and idiot but even if this was my first life I knew he’d do great things.