MY PIRATE HUNTER, one piece (la)

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟕: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐖𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐎

"What?! Why me too? I've never done anything to them!" you exclaim, staring at Nami.

"They know about your skills, Akane. Arlong's smart; he knows you can teleport yourself and others. That's an ability he'd want to control," Nami says, biting her nails anxiously.

"Why do they want me?" Luffy asks, glancing between you and Nami, clearly frustrated.

"You have the map. Those Fishmen will tear this place apart if Zef doesn't hand you over," Nami explains as Sanji grabs his jacket and heads for the door.

"Where are you going?" Luffy asks, raising an eyebrow.

"If Baratie's in danger, I need to be there," Sanji says firmly.

"We're coming with you," Luffy says as you nod, determined.

Nami steps between you, looking desperate. "Did you two not hear me? They're hunting you. We need to run!" she insists.

You clench your fists, standing your ground. "I'm with Nami on this one—I really don't want to ruffle any feathers or scales..." Usopp starts, his voice trailing off.

You interrupt. "We're not running. I'm not letting innocent people get hurt because of us. Baratie is my second home. I have to be there."

Sanji glances at you with pride.

Nami looks between you, panic in her eyes. "Look, I know this crew. Their captain, Arlong, has the highest bounty in all of East Blue. You don't want to mess with him."

"Sounds like he messed with us first," Luffy says defiantly.

"Luffy. Akane. Please..." Nami pleads.

Luffy crosses his arms. "If those Fishmen want a fight, we're going to give them one."

He turns to Nami. "You stay with the ship and protect the map. It'll be safe with you."

Nami hesitates but finally nods as you, Luffy, Sanji, and Usopp head toward Baratie.

When you arrive, Luffy kicks the door open and shouts, "Which one of you is Arlong?"

A towering Fishman with sharp teeth steps forward. "Who's asking?" he growls.

"We're Monkey D. Luffy and Akane. Heard you were looking for us," Luffy says, his voice calm but resolute.

Arlong chuckles as he eyes you both. "So these are the pirates I've heard so much about. I was expecting... someone bigger," he sneers.

"So were we," you retort with a smirk.

Arlong crosses his arms. "Do you two even know who I am? I'm Arlong the Saw. Even the Marines flee before my flag."

"Not ringing a bell," you say coolly.

Arlong laughs, his shark-like teeth glinting. "An old friend helped me track you down." He gestures, and another Fishman tosses a bag onto the floor. Buggy's head rolls out.

"Heya, Straw Hat. Heya, Red Hair! Did ya miss me?" Buggy sneers.

"Buggy?! What are you doing here?" Luffy asks, genuinely baffled.

"It's Buggy! And trust me, this wasn't my first choice either. But these fishy folks persuaded me to point them in the right direction—ain't easy when you don't have hands," Buggy says, rolling his eyes. "I've got eyes and ears everywhere." Suddenly, an ear sprouts from Luffy's hat, and an eye emerges from your necklace.

You grimace. "Ew. That's disgusting, Buggy!"

Buggy laughs, delighted. "Stereo!"

Luffy stares at him, horrified. "You were spying on us this whole time?!"