From Mafioso to Pirate (Katekyo Hitman Reborn x One Piece)

Departure

"What? Pirate King? Do you have any idea what you're saying?!" Zoro shouted at him in disbelief.

"The Pirate King is the Pirate King," Luffy said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. "What else would it mean?"

"I was surprised too, but Luffy-san really means it!" Coby said, smiling despite the pain his shoulder was giving him. "That's just the kind of person he is! He really wants to become Pirate King and find One Piece!"

Lambo sighed when he finally calmed down his Lightning Flames, which for some reason had been going crazy inside him. "One Piece? That's Gold Roger's treasure, isn't it?"

"Yeah! The ultimate treasure that represents wealth, fame, and power!" Coby continued excitedly.

Lambo was momentarily stunned by the amount of faith the wannabe Marine clearly had for the pirate. 'Then again, it's not like I can talk,' he thought to himself as he hurried over to Zoro and held out the three swords. "Which one's yours?"

"They're all mine," the swordsman responded, surprising him. "I use three-sword-style."

"Three-sword-style?" Lambo looked at the man's right arm, then his left arm, and finally back at his face. "How does that work?"

Zoro smirked. "Untie me and I'll give a demonstration."

"If you fight with us, the government will come after you," Luffy remarked, his everpresent grin still in full force. "Or would you rather get killed by the Marines here?"

Zoro stared at him in disbelief for a few seconds before his smirk returned, even broader than before. "You're the son of the devil! Fine! If it's between that and death, then I have no choice but to become a pirate!"

"Awesome! You'll be my nakama!" Luffy cheered, practically bouncing in delight. "This is so great!"

"I agreed, so untie me already!"

"What is he?!" One of the Marines shouted. "He bounced the bullets right back at us!"

"Straw Hat is no ordinary human!" Morgan stated, looking as surprised as the rest of them. "He must have eaten one of the legendary Devil's Fruits!"

"Devil's Fruits?"

"The treasures of the sea? They exist?"

"Devil's Fruits? What are those?"

"They're strange fruits that grant whoever eats them mysterious powers," Morgan explained. "There exist many rumors about them, but no concrete evidence until now. Their secrets are said to lie hidden within the Grand Line. Straw Hat undoubtebly has one of those powers!"

"Devil's Fruits? Is that true, Luffy?" Lambo asked the other boy as he watched him tug at the ropes.

Luffy paused for a moment and flashed him a smile. "Yeah, I ate the Gomu Gomu Fruit," he explained before going back to the ropes.

"The Gomu Gomu Fruit, huh?" Lambo mumbled. 'There sure are some strange things in this world...' He examined the ropes and frowned before looking at Zoro. "It'll take too long to untie these. I'll have to use one of your swords, is that okay?"

"That's fine, just hurry!"

"I don't care whether he's human or not! Anyone who opposes me will be executed without exception! If guns don't work, then chop him to bits!" Morgan shouted.

"Yes, sir!" His men shouted, unsheathing their swords and making a beeline towards the four boys.

"Crap!" Lambo cursed, realizing he only had enough time to cut free one of Zoro's arms.