The Devil's Grin - A One Piece Fanfic (Snail-like Updates)

What Happens Now?

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything on this story. It's been almost a year since I touched this story so hopefully I haven't lost my rhythm and this lives up to my previous level of ability. Itll probably take me a little while to get things flowing once more but we'll definitely get this story finished.

On a side note, you guys should go check out my story DIRT. It's actually my very first Work to be able to get the Completed button pushed. Though it's only book one of several more to follow in that series. Please let me know what you think about it and look forward to more D and DIRT to come.

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D opened his eyes to see himself back in his prison. Immediately he pulled out a scroll to check on everyone's status. The moment he saw that they were simply listed as moving to fast. While some were injured, no one had died. He could find them as soon as they stopped.

Till then, he would need to try to discover why he had suddenly lost control during the fight. He quickly made a list of all the possibilities.

First would be the factions within himself. But a quick internal inspection found this to be relatively similar to the last time he went inside. The only difference was Faith's presence had bolstered those in favor of his choices.

Second would be if someone had attempted to damage his main body. But he threw that idea out as no one was here anymore. He still wanted to know what had happened to Ame's child and how he was now a member of the World Government. But that was a matter for later.

The third and final possibility was that someone had strengthened his Chains.

At first glance they seemed the same as before. But a closer inspection revealed that they had indeed been strengthened from some sort of external force. But the effect hadn't lasted long and had even caused the damaged to worsen. It was as if someone had only done it to mess with him but didn't want to get on his bad side and designed it to in the end help him escape sooner.

There was only one being with the power and personality to do such a thing.

Loki.

He was the type to help both sides without caring about reason. The only thing he cared about was if it was entertaining to him. Though this was the first time Loki had gone against him.

Now that he had a suspect he could look closer to confirm his suspicions. He didn't expect to find anything though since tricks and hiding was Loki's specialty. And sure enough no concrete evidence could be found.

With nothing else to do he could only keep an eye on the others so that he could gather them all again. This in mind, three days passed quickly and he began receiving locations for each of the Strawhats.  The moment he saw where they all landed one by one he couldn't help but laugh.

"Fate must love you guys!" he shook head with a grin. "Even I couldn't land you in such perfect places."

Now that everyone was stopped he could go find them. Though with the places each of them were at it would be better to only check up on them to see how much stronger they grew. He was relieved now and could go find Tranquility and get something good to eat.

Only he couldn't find her anywhere on the island! Not even in the pet zone which also seemed to be fractured and had several important members missing. This didn't look so good for the Sea King population. Luckily though he did find a lunch box prepared for him. Tranquility truly was his most level-headed and prepared daughter.