One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! BOOK1!

Chapter 26 - Syrup Village 05.

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Third Person POV

Village Syrup, East Blue.

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Syrup Village, East Blue, dawn. The island was enveloped in the tranquil beauty of the morning, with the sun beginning to rise on the horizon, painting the sky in golden and soft orange hues. The waves gently lapped at the fine sandy beach, creating a trail of white foam along the shore. Seagulls soared in the sky, their melodious cries filling the air as they sought their first meals of the day.

Then, a distant sound began to break the island's serenity. At first, it was just an almost imperceptible murmur, almost like the whisper of a sea breeze. But soon, it intensified, turning into an unmistakable roar that cut through the air. It was the sound of an approaching ship.

From the horizon, a pirate ship emerged, its imposing silhouette cutting through the sea. Tattered, black sails, weathered by time, fluttered in the wind as the ship relentlessly approached the island's coast. The ship's hull bore the emblem of a black cat, a sinister representation of its crew.

As the pirate ship drew nearer, the excited shouts of dozens of men could be heard, echoing across the beach and disrupting the morning's tranquility. They were not welcome on that peaceful island, and their intentions were vile. They had been summoned by their former captain, Kuro, who had issued orders through a private Den Den Mushi to attack the island.

The Black Cat Pirates were in action under the leadership of the vice-captain, Jango, who now commanded them as they waited on the beach. The men disembarked with a cruel determination in their eyes, ready to plunder the village.

The arrival of the pirate ship cast a possible ominous shadow over the tranquil island, and the fate of the island was about to be decided by the events that would unfold next.
After the ship finally stopped, they found themselves on a deserted and isolated beach. Here, the initial commotion began to subside, and they sought a safe place to regroup before launching their attack on the village.

The scenery around them was impressive. The beach stretched across a peaceful sandy expanse, with few signs of human life or activity. The sound of the waves gently breaking against the shore echoed, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and tension.

The pirates began to spread out on the beach, some gathering in small groups to discuss strategies, while others walked on the sand, looking around to ensure they were safe and away from prying eyes. Their weapons were still at hand, ready to be used at any moment.

Jango, the vice-captain, was at the center of the group, giving orders and coordinating the pirates to prepare for the imminent attack on the village. They checked their weapons, adjusted their clothing, and reinforced each other, ready for the impending battle.

They were the Black Cat Pirates, who were currently operating under the orders of the vice-captain, Jango, acting in secret for the past few years.

"LET'S GO, EVERYONE! REGROUP WITH CAPTAIN KURO BEFORE WE INVADE THE VILLAGE!" Jango commanded with enthusiasm as they disembarked and gathered on the beach.

"I see that you've arrived earlier than I imagined..." A new voice interrupted the pirates' movements, surprising them and, at the same time, bringing relief when they recognized the voice's owner.

"Captain Kuro! Hm?! What happened to you?" Jango questioned their former captain as he spotted him. Kuro stood before them, with much of his body wrapped in bandages and an arm immobilized by a splint, evidence of a recent injury.