ONE PIECE: GHIDORAH

Chapter 20: CHAPTER 20



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As they made their way deeper into Amazon Lily, the jungle path was lined with towering trees, their leaves filtering the warm sunlight that trickled through the canopy. Despite the beauty surrounding them, an air of tension remained. Ulti, ever the firecracker, couldn't hide her impatience. She kept shooting glances at Rayleigh, her eyes narrowing.

Suddenly, without warning, she launched herself at the legendary pirate. "Hey, old man! You think you can just ignore me?" she yelled, her fists clenched.

Rayleigh was momentarily surprised, but he grinned, sidestepping her attack with effortless grace. "Oh, so you've got some fire, do you?" he chuckled, dodging her swift punches as if they were nothing more than a breeze.

Ulti growled, eyes flashing. "You're not taking me seriously! Fine, then!" With a deep breath, she transformed, her figure morphing into her hybrid form. Her claws extended, her skin toughened, and her eyes glinted with ferocity as she unleashed her attack. "Ulti-Mortar!"

Rayleigh's eyes lit up with curiosity as she launched herself at him with all her strength. The air crackled with energy as her attack came barreling down toward him. Just as her powerful strike was about to make contact, Rayleigh raised his hand and casually caught her fist with his pinky finger.

Ulti froze mid-air, her eyes wide with shock. "What…?" She tried to push down harder, but Rayleigh's pinky held firm, a slight smirk tugging at his lips.

"Is that all?" he teased, laughing.

Ulti pulled back, her cheeks flushed with frustration. She could barely believe what had just happened. "Hey! Stop laughing!" she huffed, but Rayleigh only laughed harder, amused by her fiery attitude.

Yuji, still towering in his Ghidorah form, watched the scene with a grin that only widened. "Ulti, I think you've met your match," he chuckled. The sight of Rayleigh stopping her strongest move with just a finger was enough to put him in a good mood.

With the playful skirmish settled, Yuji's form began to shift as he undid his transformation. The towering three-headed dragon shrank down, the scales receding as his familiar human form emerged. He walked up to Rayleigh, extending a hand.

"Nice to meet you, Dark King Rayleigh," Yuji said with a friendly smile. "I'm Yuji."

Rayleigh clasped his hand in a firm shake, a warm but calculating gleam in his eye as he took in Yuji's youthful face. "A pleasure, Yuji. Seems like you've got quite a friends here." He glanced over at the others with an amused smile, his gaze lingering on Ulti, who was still pouting.

Shakky and Gloriosa approached, eager to learn what had happened to the Boa sisters. Shakky's sharp eyes softened as she looked at Hancock, Sandersonia, and Marigold, who seemed older and stronger than when she last saw them.

"So, girls," Shakky said with a hint of relief, "what exactly happened? How did you escape from… you know." Her voice trailed off, respectful of their privacy but filled with curiosity.

Hancock nodded, and her expression turned serious. "It's a long story, but we'll tell you everything."

They settled into a circle on the soft grass, the dense jungle around them filled with the sounds of birds and rustling leaves. The sisters exchanged a look, and with a deep breath, Hancock began.

"After we escaped the Celestial Dragons, we didn't know where to go. We were afraid, and for a while, we wandered aimlessly, not knowing if we would even survive," Hancock said quietly. Her voice held a strength that belied the vulnerability of her words, and Shakky and Gloriosa listened with attentive silence.

"Then," Sandersonia continued, her voice filled with gratitude, "we encountered Yuji."

Marigold nodded, her eyes glancing over at Yuji with admiration. "He saved us. When the world goverment was chasing us"

Yuji waved a hand dismissively, his expression easygoing. "I couldn't just leave them to fend for themselves. Besides, they've proven to be excellent allies." He shot Ulti a teasing glance, which only made her huff and cross her arms, still miffed about her earlier fight with Rayleigh.

Shakky nodded thoughtfully. "That's quite a tale. You must be strong, Yuji, to take on the responsibility of protecting these girls."

Rayleigh looked Yuji over, his eyes holding a mixture of respect and curiosity. "There aren't many out there who could stand up to the World Government. Yet here you are, not only defying them but bringing these girls to safety." He shook his head with a chuckle. "You're a rare one, Yuji."

Gloriosa leaned in, her voice full of warmth as she addressed Hancock and her sisters. "I'm proud of you three. Surviving something so dark and emerging stronger than before… that takes courage."

Hancock's face softened, a hint of vulnerability in her eyes as she nodded. "We wouldn't have made it without Yuji."

The group fell into a comfortable silence, the gravity of their journey settling around them like a shared understanding. It was a rare moment of calm, one that spoke volumes without words.

Ulti, never one to stay silent for long, broke the quiet. "So, does this mean we're going to stay here for a while?" She glanced at Yuji, clearly hoping he'd agree.

Hearing Ulti Gloriosa suddenly stood and shouted while pointing at Yuji and Page one"Even tho you save the 3 Boa sister, Men are still not welcome here!"

"Eh? so old man Rayleigh is not a guy?" Ulti murmur.

Hearing on what Ulti said Rayleigh suddenly fell down to the ground.

Shakky who saw Gloriosa yelling at Yuji she slowly spoke "Gloriosa grandma, they are the benefactors of the three Boa sister so maybe you can just let them stay here for a while, right?"

"THIS IS BLASPHEMY, In the history of our tribe no one was allowed to-"

"SHUT UP YOU OLD HOG, IF YOU DON'T ALLOW ULTI AND THE OTHER'S STAY HERE THEN I WILL ALSO LEAVE" Hancock shouted when she see that Gloriosa will still not allows Yuji and the others stay.

"YOU REBELLIOUS BRAT!"

After a while of non stop shouting from Gloriosa and Hancock they finally settled. "Alright I will allow it for a while but only here in the edge of the island"

Hearung these, Yuji scratched his chin, his eyes thoughtful. "Maybe for a bit, Ulti. I think it's good for us to rest here"

Rayleigh raised an eyebrow. "And what exactly is your goal, Yuji?"

Yuji met Rayleigh's gaze, a spark of ambition in his eyes. "I have my own goals, my own dreams. One day, I plan to make my mark on the seas"

The conversation shifted as the group began to relax, laughter and stories filling the clearing. Ulti and Page One bantered back and forth, their sibling dynamic bringing a lightheartedness to the atmosphere. Hancock, Sandersonia, and Marigold shared stories from their own adventures with Shakky and Gloriosa, bonding over tales of survival and resilience.

Rayleigh eventually leaned back, watching the group with a slight smile. It had been a while since he'd encountered someone with Yuji's strength. The boy was rough around the edges, but his spirit reminded Rayleigh of a younger era of days spent with Roger, seeking adventure and freedom.

'Maybe Shanks and him will be a good friend' Rayleigh though.

Shakky gave Rayleigh a knowing look, her voice quiet as she spoke. "He reminds you of someone, doesn't he?"

Rayleigh nodded, his eyes still on Yuji.

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting warm hues across the sky, Yuji stood up, stretching. "All right, everyone. Let's get settled in for the night. We've got a lot ahead of us."

Rayleigh offered him a small nod of respect. "If you ever need a place to rest or train, Amazon Lily can offer you shelter. Just don't stir up any more trouble than you already have."

Yuji laughed, shaking Rayleigh's hand once more. "I'll try to behave. Thanks for the hospitality, old man."

Rayleigh chuckled. "I'll be keeping an eye on you, Yuji. Something tells me you're going to make a lot of waves."

With a nod of farewell, Rayleigh and Shakky turned to leave, the older pirates disappearing into the shadows of the jungle. Yuji, Hancock, and the others settled down for the night, their spirits high and their bonds stronger than ever.

As they sat around a small fire, Ulti glanced over at Yuji, a grin spreading across her face. "So, when are we going to start training again? I'm ready to take on anyone!"

Yuji smirked, ruffling her hair. "We'll see about that. But don't think I'm going easy on you just because you got thrown around by an old man today."

Ulti huffed, crossing her arms. "Just you wait. Next time, I'll win!"

The group laughed, their voices echoing into the night as the warmth of friendship and newfound strength surrounded them.


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