198. Negotiation?
198. Negotiation?
At the morning, Jon have breakfast with the RA guys. He's about to leave after breakfast when he see an article on newspaper. He take the newspaper and read the article.
"The Marine chase all ex-Shichibukai crews, and start to attack their bases. Damn, i almost forget about this problem."-Jon
"It's not a problem isn't it? They've become normal pirates, so they will be chased."-Lindbergh
"Well, Luffy & i are indebted to a Shichibukai crew, Kuja Pirate. I know they're strong, but Marine is strong & have more people. I believe they can protect themselves, but i doubt that there won't be any casualties."-Jon
"You want to go to Amazon Lily?"-Dragon
"Yeah, i'll go to check on them, and help them if they need it. Better be safe than sorry. I'll also ask Hancock if her crew want to participate in the war."-Jon
"That's not a bad idea, those womans are very strong. If they join, our winning chance will raise a lot."-Dragon
Jon then leave Kamabakka by flying with his susanoo again. He go to Sabaody Archipelago first to meet Rayleigh. He need to ask the direction to Amazon Lily, as he don't have the Eternal Pose.
Jon enter Shakky's bar and meet with the surprised Shakky. Jon sit on the counter and ask for a cold drink. Rayleigh is not here, so he need to ask Shakky first.
"I thought you were on Wano, celebrating your victory."-Shakky
"You always know what happen aren't you, Shakky?"-Jon
"Fufufu, i am always knowledgeable about something like this. The news about this will also spread soon, they can't hide it anymore."-Shakky
"Well, they try to hide something as big as this is stupid in the first place."-Jon
"There are too many big problems on their hands now, so they need to rest for a moment."-Shakky
"Whatever, not my problem. So, where's Rayleigh?"-Jon
"I don't know, maybe searching for young girls on the street."-Shakky
"Sigh, what a lively old man. Well, fine, i can ask you about it. Did you have an Eternal pose of Amazon Lily?"-Jon
"You want to go there? Why? Missing those cute girls? Fufu."-Shakky
"Yeah, you're right, i need to check if they're still pretty."-Jon answer jokingly
"Here, don't forget to bring it back! We only have one."-Shakky take out an Eternal pose from the drawer
"Ooh, thanks. I'll be back in a few days, don't worry."-Jon
Jon leave the bar and fly off to Amazon Lily with his susanoo. It only take 3 hours for Jon to reach Amazon Lily when previously, Luffy take 3 days with Kuma's power. His susanoo is very fast when it's enhanced with senjutsu & Kurama's chakra.
From the sky above Amazon Lily, Jon can see 3 Marine battleships near the island. Facing the battleships is Kuja Pirate's ship, Perfume Yuda. Their sizes are very different, but size doesn't matter, strength is what matter.
Jon didn't wait and dive down at fast speed to the sea. The Kuja pirates might be able to fight back, but they must be tired. It have been a few days since the Shichibukai system's demolition, so they must've fought for days, and they're tired.
Everyone below can see a giant golden humanoid figure dive down from the sky. The Marine recognize it, and so are the Kuja Pirates. The Straw Hats are always on the news every now and then, so they will know about susanoo too.
Jon's susanoo land between the Marine & Pirate ships. But even with susanoo's giant body, it is still smaller than Marine battleships. Nonetheless, Jon's susanoo still instill fear among the Marines.
"T-that's, D-demon Eyes Jon, pirate with 1,4 billion bounty."-Soldier A
"I-idiot, it will raise soon. Do-don't you know the news? About their war with 2 Emperors of The Sea, Kaido & Big Mom?"-Soldier B
"!? N-no way, no way that's true."-Soldier C
"Stupid, if it's not true, how can he be here now? And the one who passed by Mary Geoise a few days ago must be him too. Just look at that golden giant figure, no one else have it."-Soldier B
The Straw Hats' feat on Wano have been known by Marine, and Jon know who told them even though Wano is closed from outside world.
"Drake, that lizard have gone after i return from Paradise. I've planned to deal with him after the war, but Vivi took priority. A Marine secret organization, seem to be a good thing to investigate."-Jon
"JON!"-Aphelandra
Jon look back at the Kuja's ship and jump there after dispelling his susanoo. They start to bombard him with questions about the war on Wano. Hancock also bombard him questions about Luffy, make him confused.
"STOP! STOP! STOP! We can talk later, this is not the time for it, there are enemies in front of us now."-Jon
"Ah, that's right."-Margueritte
"Those guys are so persistent, they keep coming after we defeat them, just like cockroach."-Hancock
"Can't you just turn them into stones?"-Jon
"Hmph, those guys don't have eyes."-Hancock sulk
"What do you mean?"-Jon
"They're haki users, proficient in observation haki. They fight with their eyes closed, to avoid big sister's power."-Marigold
"But that also reduce their power a lot, so they keep getting defeated and move back, but then they attack again."-Sandersonia
"Hit & run, huh? Good, but not a smart thing to do. They'll just tiring themselves out, but they have many people to replace them, so it's not really a bad strategy."-Jon
"Their Captain is strong though, it's just that his mens are always defeated. That guy have strong observation haki and can fight with big sister properly. If his mens didn't lose, he will not back out."-Sandersonia
"Captain? With 3 ships? I thought it was a Vice Admiral."-Jon
"He is a captain, but his power is on par with Rear or even low Vice Admiral. At first, they just came with 1 ship, but it added to 3 ships now after they lose. The 2 other ships also led by Captains, but they're a lot weaker, and follow the stronger's commands."-Marigold
Jon look at the battleships and try to find the Captain. He is surprised because he have seen the said Captain before.
"Isn't that Koby?"-Jon
"Yes, that's his name, Captain Koby."-Sandersonia
"Hmm, wait here! I will talk some sense to him."-Jon
Jon throw a marked Kunai to Koby's direction and alerting him. Koby prepared to block it, but before it reach him, a hand grab the kunai, it's Jon. Jon has grab the kunai after teleporting with the mark.
"J-jon-san."-Koby
"Yo, Koby, long time no see. You seem stronger than 2 years ago, and have become a big deal now."-Jon smile casually
"T-that's..."-Koby got embarassed
"KOBY, STOP IT NOW! HE IS AN ENEMY."-Helmeppo
"Oh, Helmeppo, you still looks like a bad guy."-Jon
"You're the only bad guy here, you're a pirate."-Helmeppo sweatdrop
"Hahaha, fair point."-Jon
"Jon-san, i don't know why you came here after your war on Wano, but we are trying to capture Kuja Pirates. I'm sorry but, if you try to stop us, then we will fight you too."-Koby get serious
"Hmm, so serious, but whatever. You know, i don't know you that well, even though Luffy know you. You might be Luffy's & Zoro's friend, but not mine. However, those girls are my friends, and i don't like what you've done to them."-Jon have serious expression
The Marines got nervous and prepare their weapons. Koby & other officers also got ready to fight with Jon.
"Y-your point is?"-Koby
"Leave!"-Jon say with cold voice
Jon release his Conqueror haki and everyone start to feel heavy. It affect the 3 battleships and all the Marines on it. The weaker soldiers passed out, while the stronger ones are shaking and some can't even stand properly again.
After Jon's fight with Kaido, he find a way to use his Conqueror haki further. He can add chakra, intent, emotion, and even genjutsu on it. It make his haki stronger, have more physical form like his chakra, and he can control it easier.
The pressure from Jon's enhanced Conqueror haki is so strong. It make everyone even Koby fall on their knees from the sheer pressure. It's like a mountain is falling on them, and make them unable to breath properly. It even affect the ship which start to crack on many parts.
"Ugh, this- just what is this? Is this really Conqueror haki?"-Koby is kneeling and try to stand up, but he can't
"Out of my respect for Luffy, i won't kill you right now. But if you won't leave, or if you come back again, i will annihilate you and every Marine soldiers here. Luffy never kill, but i won't hesitate to kill my enemies."-Jon
Everyone that's still awake suddenly see a menacing gigantic Nine Tailed Fox behind Jon. Kurama also release his intent to intimidate them, make some people faint from it.
"I-i understand, ju-just don't do anything to my soldiers."-Koby
"Good."-Jon
Jon suddenly disappear, and the pressure also gone like nothing never happen. The Marines start to gaping for air & breath franctically. They never felt such a pressure fall upon them. They're glad Koby decide to retreat now and save their lives.
"I-is that really a Conqueror haki? I never felt something like that before."-Helmeppo
"I don't know, but we are not his opponent at all. Our league are way too different."-Koby bute his lips
"Yeah, you make the right decission to retreat."-Helmeppo
"Let's go!"-Koby
The Marine battleships start to retreat and soon, they can't be seen anymore. The Kuja pirates are celebrating, they finally can rest after a long battle. Hancock command them to return to their island.
"What did you do earlier?"-Hancock
"I negotiate with them."-Jon
"Yeah right, 'negotiation'. Did you give them some candies? Just tell me the truth!"-Hancock
"Still bossy like usual huh? Well, it's really a negotiation. I offer them life or death as choices, and they choose life."-Jon
"Hmm, whatever, as long as it works. What is that power you used? It's like Conqueror haki, but it feels different."-Hancock
"It is Conqueror Haki, only enhanced with my chakra power. They're in a sense, the same power, because they're made with spiritual power. They're slightly different, but i found a way to combine them, and make them stronger."-Jon
"Hmm, so just like using armament with devil fruit power, but you take it one step further by using Conqueror haki."-Hancock
"Yeah, you can say it like that."-Jon
They arrive on Amazon Lily, and the girls go to their houses. Jon though, is still prohibited to enter the island by Elder Nyon. She sure is a rule stricken old woman, but it's fine, so Jon stay on the ship.
While everyone rest, Jon decide to train a little. He have many great ideas, but his time to train has reduced a lot. He need to travel around places, and can only train basic things in Susanoo or do imaginary training in his mindscape.
Some hours later, Hancock & some high ranked officers come to the ship. They want to have a talk with Jon after he asked them before they leave. They enter the meeting room and Jon sit on the opposite of Hancock.
"So what do you want to talk about?"-Hancock
"A war is coming, bigger than even the Summit War."-Jon
""!?""-Jon
"Explain!"-Hancock
Jon start to explain what happen to them, make them surprised. The scale of this war is surely bigger than the Summit War. Jon also didn't need to ask them anything, they instantly want to help the Straw Hats, especially Hancock who say that it's a fight for love.
Suddenly a girl run inside franctically while calling Hancock. She hold a newspaper on his hands and some papers too. It has the article about Straw Hats' feat, just about time it came out. Then there are new bounty posters too, so Jon look at them.
"Oh, dear Krabby Patty."-Jon is stunned