One Piece Fan Fiction ❯ A Weird Pack ❯ Chapter 12

“Hmm… At any rate, who the heck was that masked man who was with Robin-chan… Chopper?”

It had been nearly two hours since they had arrived at Water 7. Nami, Usopp, and Luffy had gone to negotiate for Merry's repair. Zoro remained on the ship. Sanji was out for food storage and Robin and Chopper were together. At least they should have been, but Sanji had seen Robin-chan with a masked man and they had just disappeared. No matter how much he searched, he could not find her. He wished Robin-chan was in the pack too. Then it would be easier to find her. With both instincts and distinctive scents.

“Sanji!”
“Chopper?”

Just then, Sanji felt a sharp pain in his chest. It was there before, but now it has increased.

“Sanji? Oh! Are you okay? Doctor! Doctor! Oh right… that's me.”
“Don't worry, Chopper. I'm fine."
"Then what's the problem?"
“Probably the others were upset about something.”
"Hmm?"
“I don't know either. We'll find out soon.”

Together they boarded the Yagara. They decided to return to Merry as they couldn't do anything because even Robin's scent had disappeared. As they were returning, Sanji was startled once again

“Sanji?”
“I have a feeling they lost the money.”
"HA?!!"
"I hope it's just a feeling."

***

When they arrived on the ship, Zoro greeted them.

“Hm… Robin-chan?”
“Wasn't she with Chopper?”
“He lost her. A masked man…”
“The masked man? What-"

When they both startled:

“Oh, enough! What's going on in this city? I can't feel it."
“Nami-san…”
"Something must have upset Nami so much, Chopper."
“Nami?”
“Yes… Probably. By the way, Cook, Chopper!”
“What Marimo?”
“I have bad news.”

Zoro told what Kaku had told him.

“Is that true?”
"At least that's what that shipwright said."
“This ship…”
“Can no longer be fixed? Even if we pay a lot of money? Then… What's gonna happen Merry?"
“Beat me. In the end, it is Luffy's and the other's decision."
“But it is too extreme. I mean Look! It is the same old Merry. We traveled with her since East Blue!”
“That is the reason, right? Humans can get stronger with pain but not ships.”
“It is hard to swallow. Besides what about Usopp?”
“I love Merry!”
"We all do Chopper but her scars are so deep that there 's nothing we can do, he said."
“Merry… Robin-chan… What a restless afternoon.”

“GUYS!!!”
“Oh? Nami is back.”
“Hm… She is alone? What happened to Luffy and Usopp? Nami-san!!! Did something happen?”

***

Nami told the whole thing. As soon as she told it, all but her immediately went to find Usopp. Nami also collected all the weapons on the ship. That way, she could protect both the 100 million and Merry until the others or Robin return. She had to do this for her crew and her pack.

When the boys went to the place Nami said, they could not find Usopp. Just as they were looking where he was going, something from the sky hit the building and then fell into the water.

“Help me!”
“LUFFY!!!”
“That idiot!”

Sanji immediately jumped into the water and pulled him out.

“What are you doing? Why did you fall from the sky?”
“I was jumping around imitating this one shipwright to look for Usopp.”
“Are you okay?”
“Yeah. Oh right! We have a problem, guys!”
“Yeah, we know. C'mon, we were on the way to their hideout. Usopp got beaten and Money stolen from him. It is possible that he felt responsible and went alone to fight back.”

***
After finding Usopp and fighting the Frank Family, Luffy finally came to a decision. Merry was very special to him too, but his crew, pack, and adventure were more important. As hard as it was, they had to keep going. So they returned to the ship. A few hours later, Usopp awoke.

"Hey! Usopp woke up!”
“Really?! GOOD!!!”
“Now we can relax a little bit.”

They all went to Usopp. First, Usopp expressed how sorry he was for the money they lost. Then others scolded him for his carelessness and maverick act. And then…

“But Luffy… What about the ship? What about Merry? Can we repair her with just 100 million? We are lucky that we can get her repaired in this first-class shipyard. In order for her to be able to travel in the seas ahead, I'd like her to be stronger. I want her repaired perfectly. Say… With the remaining 100 million is it possible? Is it, Luffy?”
“Wel… Usopp… About ship… I decided to get a new ship.”
“Huh?”
“I'm sorry that I decided without you but I've already made my decision. Going Merry took good care of us but our journey with her ends here. While checking ships in this book, I realized there are a lot of types. With our 100 million we can get a bigger ship than Merry.”
“Wait. wait. You are taking the joke too far. This is ridiculous. right? see? Chopper took it seriously like he is gonna cry. Seriously, what are we gonna do with our captain? Say something to him Nami!”

Seeing that everyone is so serious:

“We really don't have enough Money to repair her, right? Because I got lost 200 million. W-we are now short on Money, right?!”
“No! That's not it!”
“Then why? SPIT IT OUT!”
“THAT HAS NOTHING WITH STOLEN MONEY!”
“THEN WHY ARE YOU SAYING STUPID THINGS LIKE GETTING A NEW SHIP?!”

When they grab each other's collars, Zoro:

"HEY! STOP IT! BOTH OF YOU! What is good with fighting? Calm down and talk.”
“HOW CAN I CALM DOWN WITH THIS STUPID THING?!”
"Usopp... You still have to rest or your body won't get better."
“WHO CARES WHAT HAPPENS TO MY BODY?!”
“I DECIDED IT AFTER AGONIZING OVER IT!

Usopp was furious. So much so that he took the ship book from Luffy's hand and threw it on the ground.
“What did you do that for?!”
“IT IS AN EYESORE! IF IT IS NOT ABOUT STOLEN MONEY THEN WHAT?! SAY IT LUFFY?! WHY THE HELL ARE YOU STAYING QUIET?! I WON'T ACCEPT IT UNTIL I HEAR A GOOD REASON! SAY IT! SAY IT! HEY!"
“Merry can no longer…”
“What… did you just say?”
“Don't make me repeat myself. Merry can no longer be repaired. No matter what we do… otherwise I wouldn't say something like that.”
“This ship?! Are you talking about this ship that we are on board, right?!”
“Yes. This ship will sink soon.”
“What are you talking about Luffy?”
“It is true. They told us back in the shipyard. They said she can't even reach the next island.”
“Oh… She really can’t huh? So you were persuaded by strangers that you have just met today and gave up just like that?”
“What? How can you talk like that? Merry is special to me too. A lot. Maybe more than you. I built my pack here. My nests were here and-"
“Just because first-class shipwrights told like that… you just… GAVE UP LIKE THAT?! SHE IS OUR DEAR FRIEND!! ARE YOU GONNA ABANDON TO HER IN THIS PLACE?! IS THAT HOW THIS LITTLE SHIP MEANS TO YOU LUFFY?!
“DID YOU EVEN LISTENED TO ME?!”
“You shouldn't shout like that Usopp…”
“Sorry… but step aside.”
“Huh?”
“I am not done talking with him.”
“Then can you make an accurate assessment? We don't have a shipwright. That why we asked to them.”
“We don't need them. I'll repair every as always. That's how we traveled until now. Let's start. Guys… Help me! OI!”
“Hey, wait, Usopp…”
“We don't have any… I'll go buy. Now we are getting busy.”
“YOU ARE NOT SHIPWRIGHT RIGHT USOPP?!”
“HEY LUFFY!”
“YOU ARE RIGHT! SO WHAT?! I DON'T TRUST THOSE GUYS WHO JUST GAVE UP!”
“Usopp…”
“This must be a lesson. We have to learn protect our ship. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON THIS SHIP! Are you guys stupid or what?! You've got fooled probably. Luffy that I know wouldn't give up just like this.”

Usopp grabbed Luffy by the collar again.

“How can you make a decision like that, suddenly acting all captain-like?! I misjudged you LUFFY!!!”
“Wait Usopp. Luffy too. You-“
“Stay out of this Nami! This is something I decided! I won't change my decision even after whatever you say! We are gonna get a new ship! We will say our goodbyes to Merry!”
"DON'T BE RIDICULOUS! I WON'T ALLOW THAT! I CAN'T JUST LEAVE OUR WOUNDED FRIEND HERE AND GO TO SEA AGAIN!”
"Don't be ridiculous! Even she is our friend, ships and humans are different.”
“THEY ARE THE SAME! MERRY HAS STILL THE STRENGTH TO LIVE!”
"HEY, THAT'S ENOUGH GUYS! You can't have a conversation if you so worked up like that.”

Luffy pushed Usopp to the ground as Sanji was about to go to them.

“Don't think you are the only one who is in pain! Everyone here is feeling the same. She is our pack house!”
“Then there is no way to make a decision to get a new ship!”
“FINE! If you disliked this much my decision get off of-“

Before Luffy could finish his sentence, Sanji kicked him.

“Sanji..!”
“You idiot… What the hell you were saying about?! Cooldown! Be careful about what you say Luffy!!!”
“Sorry. I just…”
“That's okay. This is how you really feel right Luffy?
"What'd you say?!"
“Go ahead and cut off useless friends one after another and move on! If you are gonna leave Merry… why don't you do that to me too?!”
“O! Usopp, don't say stupid things like that!”
“No. I am serious. I have been thinking like this. To be honest I can't keep up with your monstrous strength. like today. I can't even protect our Money. I'll just keep getting you guys in trouble. You don't need weak friends, right? Not in your crew or pack. Luffy you are the man who will become the king of pirates. But I don't have to go that high. We don't have to travel together when we have different opinions!”

Upon his speech, Usopp began to leave.

“That has nothing to do with you guys. I am leaving the crew.”