Chapter 7

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It was dark. There was not a single light source in the room which the swordsman found strange. He tried to get up when something pulled him back. This is where Zoro realized that his hands are tied behind his back and that there were chains on his ankles which pulled him back. He let out a sigh as he sat back down and soon understood that he is no longer on the Sunny. Zoro sat there for a while, thinking where the others could be, are they on this ship as well, are they on the Sunny and are okay and unhurt. He was worried about the crew when the door opened, and sunlight filed up the small room. It took seconds to the swordsman’s eyes to get used to the sudden light but when they did Zoro saw a strange man who is carrying his swords. The man smirked at the swordsman who was looking at him with an emotionless look. The man walked to the other side of the room where he put down the swords and looked back at Zoro.
“Good morning sunshine. You’re probably wondering how you got here and you’re going to get an explanation as soon as my captain gets back. Until then, enjoy your stay.” And with this the man walked out of the room and locked the door. Zoro looked at the wooden floor of the ship and closed his eyes.
‘I just hope that Luffy and the others are okay.’ Thought the swordsman.
Luffy glared at Katsuo as the man got up and steadied himself. He pushed his man away and smiled at the four Straw hats. Sanji in the meantime grabbed Luffy’s arm if the rubber boy decided to punch Katsuo once again. Luffy turned his head to look at the navigator.
“Why can’t I just beat him up and then we can go and find Zoro?” asked the straw hat boy and suddenly Brook had great idea. He gathered the crew around in a circle which surprised the others.
“I have an excellent idea. Look, Luffy-san, and Sanji-san could distract Katsuo and his crew while me and Nami-san find their ship and look for Zoro-san.” Whispered the skeleton and the others all looked at him.
“Wow, Brook. It’s an excellent idea. We’re going to do this. Luffy and Sanji, do your best at distracting Katsuo and his shitty crew while me and Brook go and find their ship and get Zoro out of there. Luffy, don’t do anything dumb, okay? Right, then let’s do it!” whispered back Nami. They broke apart and as soon as Sanji released his captain’s arm, Luffy stretched it and punched Katsuo in the stomach who fell on the ground. His man immediately attacked them which was a great way to the navigator and musician to disappear and run towards the shore. Katsuo slowly got up and as smirked at the rubber boy. His man tried to attack Luffy when the other captain shouted to them.
“Don’t attack Straw Hat Luffy! He’s mine.” Said Katsuo as his man nodded to him and instead went to the cook. Luffy walked closer and clenched his fists. “Now’s your chance Straw Hat. Come on, lets have a deal. Whoever wins gets Roronoa. Sounds fun, eh?” said Katsuo to Luffy and the other doesn’t seem so happy about this deal. Luffy stretched his leg back and tried to kick Katsuo who disappeared. The Straw Hat boy seemed surprised when Katsuo was somehow next to him, and he punched Luffy on the face. The rubber boy backed away a little and soon remembered what the others told him on the Sunny. Katsuo ate a devil fruit which gave him the power to teleport. This seemed to be a big problem, but Luffy realized that the other is not as strong as he. A strong punch to the face or to the stomach and Katsuo is done. Luffy looked behind him to check on Sanji who was handling the teleporters crew well. The cook light a cigarette as he defeated Katsuo’s man one by one. The rubber boy smiled to himself as he looked back at his opponent. Katsuo was still smirking, believing that he can win, and Luffy’s here to prove him wrong.
Meanwhile, Nami and Brook got to the shore where they quickly found Katsuo’s ship. Nami told Brook to stay outside and wait for the navigator while she looks around the ship. Her way inside was suspiciously easy as she doesn’t find any sign of life. She checked room after room but does not find the missing swordsman. The navigator was planning on giving up when she heard people talking somewhere close. Nami sneaked to that room and started listening to the conversation inside.
“Are you guys sure that the Straw Hats aren’t going to come here? I mean, he means a lot to Straw Hat Luffy.” Said a voice.
“I’m sure. And even if they did, they wouldn’t find the key to his room, because it’s in the captain’s chambers.” Spoke another voice.
“I honestly don’t get it why captain Katsuo is so obsessed with Pirate Hunter Zoro. Yes, the guy is good looking and shit but still.” Said someone else and the first voice who spoke laughed.
“Well, me neither, but if this is what captain want’s he’s going to get it.” Nami couldn’t listen to this any longer. She ran towards the captain chamber and soon found the key. No all she must do is to find where Zoro is being held.
Luffy and Sanji were straight forward winning. The cook now defeated the last of the teleporter’s crew and went next to his captain who was standing in front of Katsuo. The defeated captain was on his knees looking up at the two men. Luffy thought to himself that they’re winning when Katsuo smirked then disappeared. Luffy panicked a little and started looking for him when Sanji suddenly grabbed his arm and started running.
“He probably teleported back to his ship. We must go there as well, Nami-swan and Brook could be in trouble.” Said Sanji as he released Luffy’s arm knowing that his captain got what the cook said to him. The two ran to the shore where Sanji quickly found Brook in front of a familiar ship. They ran to the musician who noticed them quickly.
“Brook, where is Nami-san? Don’t tell me she’s on the ship?” asked Sanji and Brook looked at the two and nodded. “Shit. Luffy what now?” Luffy looked at the ship then back at his crewmates.
“We wait here for Katsuo to show up. I beat him up and while I do this you give Nami a hand. Understood?” asked Luffy in a serious tone. Sanji and Brook nodded and seconds later Katsuo did show up. He had dried blood on his head and a disgusting smile on his face. Luffy looked back at Sanji and nodded, letting him know that he can handle the man. Sanji nodded back at him and him and Brook ran into the ship. Katsuo laughed and stepped closer to the rubber boy.
"How sweet. You really think that you can save Roronoa? He's mine now. Give up Straw Hat, this is a game you can't win." said Katsuo as he took out his sword which he did not used. Luffy looked at him angrily and prayed that his friends found Zoro.
Inside the ship Sanji and Brook ran and ran but they couldn't find the navigator. Suddenly, when they turned into another hallway someone bumped into the cook. Sanji looked down and it was Nami who seemed to be in a hurry. He quickly helped her up as she took a deep breath.
"Nami-swan, you found Zoro?" asked Sanji and Nami nodded. She showed them the key to the swordsman's room and started running. The two followed her quickly as the girl ran towards the opposite way.
"Where are we going Nami-San?" asked Brook. Nami looked back at him as she ran.
"We are going find where Zoro is. I've already been there, and this is the only part of the ship I haven't checked yet. Wait! There! That door looks suspicious." said the navigator. The three went there and she was right. The door to the room was locked. Nami tried using the key which didn't worked. She tossed it on the floor angrily and cursed under her breath when Sanji grabbed her shoulder.
" Step aside Mademoiselle. I got it." said the cook as he kicked in the door. Nami quickly ran inside and gapsed when she saw Zoro. She saw that he has locks on his wrist and ankles and she quickly went outside to pick up the key. Zoro was sleeping and Sanji noticed that. He went to the swordsman and shaked him. Zoro opened his eyes and looked up at his friends. Nami unlocked the chains and now their missing nakama was free. Sanji helped him up as Nami checked on Zoro.
"Zoro, please stay awake. We're here to get you out. Sanji, pick him up and let's get out of here." said Nami and Sanji obeyed. He picked Zoro up like a princess and the three started running towards the exit. When they found their way out Nami ran to the side of the ship where she noticed Luffy and shouted to him.
" LUFFY!! WE HAVE ZORO!!! LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!" shouted the navigator but Luffy didn't moved an inch but Katsuo who was in font of him looked at the girl and terror filled his eyes. Luffy noticed this as he turned to Nami but it was too late. Katsuo teleported away and seconds later he was on the ship next to Sanji who was still holding the swordsman. The cook noticed him but Katsuo pulled out his sword and attacked Sanji who tossed Zoro up to protect the swordsman. The cook kicked away Katsuo's sword and then noticed that Zoro isn't coming down. He looked up in shock only to see nothing. He quickly looked around but there were no one. The three jumped off the ship next to their captain who looked at them concerned.
"What happened up there? Where Zoro?" asked Luffy. Nami looked around again when she gasped. "What's wrong Na...mi." Luffy stopped and his eyes were wide open as he saw Katsuo with Zoro in his arms. The swordsman was unconscious and his head was bleeding heavily. Katsuo was now on his own ship while the Straw hats were standing on the ground, horror filling up their eyes as they realized that Zoro's going to get awaz from them again. Katsuo laughed as he held the unconscious swordsman in his arms the crew in front of him.
"It's over Straw hats! Rornoa is mine and you can't do anything about it!" shouted Katsuo. Everyone thought that it's over when suddenly a smoke bomb blew into Katsuo's face which made the pirate drop the swordsman. Luffy immediately saw this and ran towards the ship and caught Zoro in his arms. Katsuo angrily looked up and saw the Straw hat everyone forgot about.
"Luffy! Take Zoro and let's get out of here!" shouted Usopp from a rooftop. While the crew smiled and Luffy calmed down as he looked at his boyfriend Katsuo glared at the sniper.

To be continued...

Hey Guys! I'm so sorry for the slow updates but it's the end of the year and since I'm graduating I have much things to do. But now it's time for summer break and I'm going to be updating faster. I love you all and thank you for reading. See yall in the next chapter!!!

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