in another world ; one piece : bnha

011

chapter eleven
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ii. sky island arc

Riding the stream was the most nerve wrecking experience that has happened in Shoto's life.

The rush of adrenaline as they suddenly pumped up to the air while the Blackbeard Pirates yelled helplessly behind in failed attempt to capture them- it was definitely not to be expected as Shoto's cup of tea.

"I think I'm gonna fall." The heterochromatic crew member stated monotonously, getting the rest of the crew's attention.

"Hold on tighter." Strong hands came to grab his hand with no intentions of handing personal space and made him grip of the trunk of the going merry. And just the strong pull that Shoto felt as they shot to the top made him grit his teeth tightly.

He was not used to these types of adventures.

In fact, he would admit himself that he was never the biggest fan of heights. Taking the ringing of his ears as a fair example on why.

"I'm gonna throw up." Usopp wrapped himself tightly on the railings, making sure to hold on so tight as if his life depends on it. However, even from how keen he was holding on to the ship, his face contorted into one's of sickness and his upper face was slowly contorting to green like the iconic emoji.

"If you're going to throw up, then at least try to get away from me." Sanji sourly stated, not looking forward to catching all of Usopp's puke.

"Take this medicine!" Chopper exclaimed almost immediately, worried for his fellow crewmember. Luffy's unmistakable laugh soon followed behind their words as screams of terror came from both Nami and Usopp. During that, Robin calmly held on with her devil fruit.

It was an ordinary scenario for the Strawhats.

"Remind me to never go on rides with you all." Shoto stated after they landed on a cloud, his face screaming exhaustion while his upper body draped over the railing like a rug.

"That was a fun ride, don't you think?" Luffy grinned widely, stretching his arms from the bird's nest and all the way to the younger male's direction.

Luckily, Sanji prevented that from happening by kicking the rubber arm away. The cigarette hanging by the bottom of his lips, the smoke coming out ironically while Shoto could only thank him with a mumble.

"That's enough. We can't play around after reaching this far. Stay focused."

"Attaboy!" Usopp yelled, finding encouragement in their cook's words.

So far, after confessing about his disability to trust others so easily and about what kind of hardship he had to go through when he was a child came through all of them. They've been acting protective all of a sudden.

Did they realize that despite possessing formidable skills, he was still barely old enough to handle all burdens as a pirate?

There was that look on Sanji's eyes that says that he could relate with the hellish childhood. But then again, Shoto didn't know the past of their blonde cook to be able to judge correctly.

Suddenly, explosions erupted by the top of their ship, startling every one of them as Shoto quickly stood straighter to stay alerted.

"There's someone there!" Usopp cried out, pointing at the shadow that seems to be hovering in the air with a weapon. Everyone readied themselves to attack.

It revealed a grown man dressed in lacking clothings, he held a large bazooka by his shoulder with a threatening face, not hesitating to shoot them any time.

The first shot went up, successfully landing on the middle of their platform that made everyone jump away. The next was a larger explosion than before, and Shoto used up a large amount of fire to try and counter it back.

He was slightly successful as he tumbled back upon the impact.

Before the unknown man could harass them any further, an old man with a flourish white beard came to the rescue, hitting the unknown man painfully by the side before the threatening man went to skedaddle away.

"You have to be careful next time." The old man stated, landing gracefully on the top of their ship.

Everyone looked at the new figure curiously with their guards up this time. No way were they going to relax after the former events.

"Shoto! Are you okay?" The ship's doctor frantically ran to the boy's side, checking him for any damages. And miraculously after the huge explosion that combusted, he only had a light burn on his shoulder.

"Yeah, I'm good." Shoto told, allowing more space for Chopper to add treatment to the burn.

"That's odd. You have the devil fruit of fire and ice, how can you be harmed by an explosion?" Robin asked curiously, confusion evident in her eyes.

Shoto stood up after being treated, looking neutrally at the black haired female with a shrug. He didn't know how to explain his so-called devil fruit.

"Simple! Shoto ate a paramecia fruit, not a logia." Usopp answered for him.

"Right. I forgot." Robin wasn't buying it though, Shoto seemed clueless himself. But she had to let this one slide.

Slowly, the truth behind Shoto Todoroki was slowly unravelling. And whether he likes it or not, the world was bound to know about the heterochromatic born with unusual powers.