Rimuru and Ultima Goes To One Piece (Rimuru and Ultima x One Piece)

Chapter 11: The Meeting of the Shichibukai

The imposing fortress of Marineford loomed on the horizon, a symbol of strength and authority for the World Government. As Rimuru and Ultima approached, they could feel the weight of countless watchful eyes on them, the tension thick in the air. Although they had accepted the invitation to become Shichibukai, they knew they were no ordinary pirates. Their goals were their own, and this alliance was only temporary.

Their ship smoothly glided into the port, escorted by a fleet of Marine vessels. As Rimuru and Ultima disembarked, they wore casual smiles, but their eyes were sharp, taking in every detail of their surroundings. This was their first encounter with the other powerful pirates in the Shichibukai, and they knew it would be...interesting.

Ultima, glancing around: "So, this is Marineford... They seem so uptight. I bet they're terrified of us."

Rimuru, chuckling: "They should be. After all, we're not exactly the kind of allies they can control. But let's see what this meeting has in store for us."

Guided by a group of Marines, they were led into a grand meeting room deep inside the headquarters. The atmosphere was heavy, with the presence of several powerful figures already gathered. At the head of the room, seated behind a massive desk, was Sengoku, the Fleet Admiral. Around the table sat some of the most notorious names in the world: the other Shichibukai.

Doflamingo, with his characteristic grin, lounged in his seat, eyes hidden behind his signature sunglasses. Dracule Mihawk, the greatest swordsman in the world, sat silently, radiating an aura of calm but lethal precision. Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress, was as beautiful as ever, casting disdainful looks toward anyone who dared to glance her way. Jinbe, the whale shark fish-man, sat with his arms crossed, clearly not thrilled with his fellow pirates. Kuma, the enormous and silent cyborg, stood near the back, his intentions unreadable. And finally, Gecko Moria, the shadowy warlord, gave a lazy sneer at the newcomers.

As Rimuru and Ultima entered, Sengoku stood to address the room.

Sengoku, in a commanding tone: "We've gathered today to introduce two new members to the Shichibukai. This is Rimuru Tempest and Ultima Tempest."

All eyes in the room turned to the two newcomers. Rimuru and Ultima stood confidently, sensing the interest and mild curiosity from some, while others, like Doflamingo and Hancock, simply watched with amusement.

Doflamingo, laughing lightly: "Fufufu... New blood, huh? Let's see if you two can survive in this little club."

Ultima, grinning: "Survive? Oh, we plan on doing a lot more than that."

Rimuru, smirking: "We're not here to just sit around and play nice, after all."

Mihawk, his eyes narrowing slightly: "We'll see how long your confidence lasts."

As the tension in the room thickened, Sengoku cleared his throat to regain control of the meeting.

Sengoku, firmly: "The Shichibukai exist for balance. Your duties are to uphold that balance in exchange for certain liberties. But let me make this clear: this position does not give you free rein to do whatever you please."

Ultima, leaning in slightly, smirking: "We understand the rules. We just don't think they apply to us."

The room fell silent for a moment as everyone processed Ultima's bold statement. Sengoku's brow furrowed slightly, but he continued.

Sengoku: "Regardless, you are now part of this system. You will answer when called, or your titles will be stripped, and you'll face the full force of the Marines."

Rimuru and Ultima exchanged a glance. This was the expected speech, the typical bluster from authority figures trying to assert control. But they knew they would play this game their way.

Jinbe, breaking the silence: "I don't care much for the politics, but if you're here, you'd better be ready to handle yourselves. The sea is unforgiving."

Rimuru, nodding: "Don't worry. We're more than capable of handling anything that comes our way."

With that, the meeting began to wind down. Sengoku gave a final warning, emphasizing that the Shichibukai needed to maintain the delicate balance between pirates, Marines, and the World Government. Rimuru and Ultima listened but remained uninterested in playing by anyone else's rules.

As the meeting concluded, the Shichibukai began to leave the room one by one. Doflamingo offered one last cryptic laugh before striding out, while Mihawk gave a brief nod to Rimuru before silently exiting. Hancock didn't even glance their way as she swept out of the room, with her usual air of superiority.

Outside, in the sunlight of Marineford, Ultima stretched, looking amused.

Ultima, grinning: "Well, that was fun. Looks like we're part of the club now."

Rimuru, shrugging: "For now, at least. It'll be useful, and besides, I'm curious to see what the other Shichibukai will do next."

Ultima, smirking: "We'll see. But for now, we have our own plans. Should we get going?"

Rimuru, nodding: "Yeah, let's head to the Sabaody Archipelago before we think about going to the New World."

As they boarded their ship and sailed away from Marineford, the sea breeze felt refreshing. Rimuru stood at the helm, his eyes focused ahead as he thought about the journey to come.

Ultima, leaning on the railing: "Sabaody, huh? That place is crawling with Marines, pirates, and bounty hunters. Sounds like a good time."

Rimuru, with a playful grin: "It's not just a good time. We need to prepare for the New World. And that means getting everything in place first."

They sailed on, the horizon stretching endlessly before them. Their next destination, the Sabaody Archipelago, was known for its chaotic atmosphere, filled with pirates eager to enter the New World, Celestial Dragons with their oppressive presence, and Marines always on the lookout for trouble. Rimuru and Ultima knew that it wouldn't be an easy place, but that's exactly what made it exciting.

Ultima, excited: "Do you think we'll run into any strong pirates at Sabaody?"

Rimuru, thinking: "It's possible. Sabaody is the last stop before the New World, so many pirates gather there."

As they sailed further, Ciel and Azura remained silent in the background, monitoring the world around them, always ready to provide guidance if needed. But for now, Rimuru and Ultima were free to explore this world, test its limits, and enjoy the chaos.

Ultima, glancing at Rimuru: "You know, it's been a while since we had a proper adventure. This new world is already proving to be interesting."

Rimuru, smiling: "Yeah. Let's make sure we enjoy every moment of it."

With their course set for Sabaody, Rimuru and Ultima looked forward to the challenges ahead. The world was vast, filled with unknown dangers and opportunities, and they intended to take full advantage of both.

The Shichibukai title was just a tool, a means to an end. Their true journey was only just beginning, and nothing would stand in their way.

Ultima, with a grin: "Let's go cause some trouble."

Rimuru, laughing: "Right behind you."

Together, they sailed toward Sabaody, their next stop on the way to the New World.