One Piece: Throne War

"You can call me Cross, do you know both of them Shizuka-san?" Cross asked.

"Yes, I know them, the black-haired man named Takashi Komuro and the silver-haired one is Hisashi Igou, they live in a slum area with their little sister" Shizuka answered with a little sadness.

"Are they brother? Hmmm, they don't look same at all," Cross asked, confused.

"Ah, they were close since childhood and because of that, they were like a brother" answered Shizuka.

"Oohh turns out like that. But it looks like this city is pretty good because there aren't many people visiting this place. Which means the environment here is good. So I'm confused why they can be in such a situation" Cross asked in confusion.

"Actually in this city, there is a hospital and the residents go there rather than here" Shizuka answered sadly.

"Then why don't you work in a hospital?" tilting his head.

"The doctors there saw me with great l.u.s.t so I was not comfortable. I found out when I wanted to register as a doctor there, because of that I set up this place. But this place won't last long. The hospital doctors spread bad rumors about me so this place is quite like now "Shizuka explained the situation.

"Hmmm, there are a lot of people like that out there so I'm not surprised" Cross nodded his head.

"Are you not like that?" Shizuka asked.

"Impossible, if I am interested in women, it is impossible for me to use such methods. And I will never force a woman unless she is my enemy and has bad intentions on the people around me," Cross replied confidently.

"You're a funny person. How old are you to be able to say that?" Shizuka asked.

"I'm 17 years old," Cross replied.

"You can't lie to me little brother," Shizuka said, l.i.c.k.i.n.g her own lips.

"I'm not-" Cross's words were cut off from hearing something.

" Urrggghh where is this? Where is Hisashi?" Takashi said by feeling pain all over his body.

"You are at my clinic Takashi, and Hisashi is on the bed next to you," Shizuka said.

After seeing Hisashi still alive he felt relieved. "Those bastards ..." Takashi said really angry.

"Shizuka-san can you pick up Alice to come here? I'm not calm if she has to be alone at home" Takashi said.

"I'll tell Rei to pick her up" walk outside the room.

'He's a person who cares for his family. Is there a reason? ' Think Cross saw the nature of Takashi. When Cross was thinking suddenly Takashi asked.

"Why do you see me all the time? You know I am normal men."

Black veins appeared on Cross's head and answered "I'm a normal man too. Don't think weird."

"Oh you are a normal man then I can calm down." Suddenly a voice appeared from behind Cross. Cross pretended not to hear that.

"I saved someone but that person actually thought I wasn't a normal man. A really bad day." Cross complained helplessly.

"You saved me?" Takashi asked while looking at Shizuka. Shizuka saw this just nodding.

"Ah sorry for being rude and also thank you for saving us both" Takashi said.

"I will forgive you if you answer my question," Cross said seriously. Takashi just nodded.

"Why can you be beaten like that? Are they your enemies?" Cross asked.

Takashi shook his head and replied "they are not my enemy, only they knew that I and Hisashi received money from work. We were work at the port. And they wanted to take it and the rest you could see what happened."

"Hmm, money is the first problem of everything. And even if you have money if you don't have the strength, you can't protect the money." Cross said like a wise man.

"Fufufu you are like a wise old man," Shizuka said, laughing creepily.

'Why do I feel insecure? is this because of Shizuka? ' While looking at Shizuka. Shizuka who saw Cross was staring at him immediately smiling broadly. Suddenly Cross shivered.

"That's why I want to be strong and sail on the sea," Takashi said.

"Do you want to be a pirate?" Cross asked, interested.

"Yes, two more years when I am 17 years old I will sail hehe," Takashi said with a smile.

"What is your purpose in becoming a pirate?" Cross asked.

"To take revenge on certain pirates and look for One Piece," Takashi answered.

'Hmmm revenge, why do I feel the goal is similar to Law' Cross thought.

"Do you want to be a Pirate King?" Cross asked.

"No, if I find One Piece, the Pirate Era will end" Takashi answered excitedly.

"HAHAHA do you know how difficult it is to look for One Piece?" Cross asked with a laugh. 'Didn't Z think like that too?' Cross thought.

"Of course I know so I want to get stronger," Takashi said with determination.

"How strong are you?" Cross asked mockingly.

"The two of them are the strongest if the fight is one on one in the slums" Shizuka answered Cross's question.

"Then why didn't you become my crew?" Cross said with a smile.

"Huuh? Even though you saved me you were weak. For what—" Takashi's words stopped suddenly. Because right now there is a hand on his neck.

"Do you still think I'm weak? You can't even see my movements," Cross said with a smug face.

Then Cross sat down again and looked at Takashi. Takashi still couldn't believe what had just happened. Takashi opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

"If you become my crew I can make you strong and I can help you with your revenge," Cross said.

Takashi just kept quiet. Not long after that incident the room door opened. Rei with a small child entered the room. Seeing that Cross stood up and wanted to leave. He said "I will stay here about two or three days. I will come here in two days to hear your answer."

"Takashi are you okay?" the little girl asked worriedly.

"Yes, I'm fine Alice. We will sleep here first for a few days," Takashi replied with a smile.

"Alright" Alice replied with a smile.

Then they talk about what happened. Hearing what happened Alice cries and Takashi tries to calm her down. Then Alice fell asleep because too tired. Rei brings Alice to the bedroom.

Seeing Rei leaving Shizuka asks "will you join to be his crew?"

"If he can help me get revenge and make me strong then I will join his crew," Takashi answered.

"It's up to you if that's what you want," Shizuka said.

That night Hisashi wakes up and Takashi explains what happened. Including explaining his decision to join Cross. Hisashi also agreed with his decision and would go along. If they follow Cross, Alice will be safe. That's what Hisashi had in mind. But they did not know that their conversation was heard by one person.