One Piece: Grand Harem Adventures

Meanwhile, off the coast of Little East Blue, the ocean churned as a hulking submarine broke through the waves. Water cascaded off its steel frame, crashing to either side as it surfaced.

With a loud hiss, the hatch swung open. One by one, several men stepped onto the deck, their heavy boots thudding against the metal. Among them stood Corto and Largo. They looked at the island ahead of them.

"There it is," Corto muttered, a wicked glint in his eyes. "Everything we need to secure our place in Shiki's fleet," he added.

Largo nodded but barely had time to process the view before his eyelids drooped. Without warning, he slumped forward. He started to snore.

One of the crew members wearing a sombrero rushed to catch him before he hit the floor. "He fell asleep again," he said.

"Now? You're seriously doing this now brother?" he said. He sighed, shaking his head before turning back to the island. "No matter. We'll handle this without him," he added.

The submarine glided towards the shore. As soon as it reached land, the Amigo Pirates disembarked. They marched toward the town, their weapons raised high.

Corto grinned before whipping out two massive five-barreled firearms. With a flick of his wrists, he aimed and pulled the trigger. "Fire," he shouted. Thunderous blasts erupted from his weapons, sending highly explosive rounds ripping through the air. The first shots slammed into nearby structures, shattering walls and sending debris flying in all directions.

The Amigo Pirates followed suit, their rifles spitting bullets into the area. Explosions rocked the town, lighting up the air with fire and smoke.

Panicked screams filled the atmosphere as civilians dove for cover, narrowly avoiding the relentless barrage.

Corto threw his head back with a laugh. "Alright, everyone, listen up," he called out. "I want your attention right now," he added.

The townspeople froze.

"We, the Amigo Pirates, are attacking your precious little town," Corto declared. "And if you don't want to die," he said. "Hand over the beetle," he added.

Murmurs rippled through the crowd. "The beetle?" a man whispered. "How does he know about Boss?" he muttered.

Fabre felt his throat tightened as he stared at the masked pirate wielding the devastating firearms. He could feel sweat trickling down his forehead.

"Did I stutter?" Corto snapped. His grin turned wicked as he reached into his belt and pulled out a handful of Maracas. With a flick of his wrist, he hurled them into the air. They landed around the town. Then they detonated.

A violent shockwave rocked the town as flames engulfed the immediate area. Thick smoke curled into the sky, choking the air with black clouds.

Corto smiled.

Ivy and Cherry heard the explosion and gunfire. Cherry sprinted back. "Cherry," Ivy said. They both arrived back at the town and multiple buildings were destroyed. There was thick smoke going into the air.

"What is happening?" Cherry said. She saw men with guns in front of them.

"Cherry, don't run off," Ivy responded. She looked up to see several men with guns. They looked like bad people.

Yoko ran out of the forest and saw the town on fire. She saw men with guns. Her mouth was open. She thought not again.

Mitsuboshi walked to a wooden plank. "My restaurant," he said. He had a tear in his eye. "You will pay for this," he added as he grabbed a pan and ran towards Corto.

Corto aimed his gun and shot Mistusboshi. The bullet hit his arm and he went flying back.

Cherry, Ivy, and Yoko stood frozen, eyes wide with shock.

"This is bad," Ivy murmured. She knew they could get caught in this, and as a member of the Love Pirates, she didn't want her crew entangled in the chaos.

Fabre stepped forward. He approached Corto. "I am Fabre, the representative of this island," he announced. "We don't have him. But please, don't hurt us. You can take all our food, all our money," he pleaded. "Just take everything and leave," he added,

Corto tilted his head. A slow grin stretched across his face.

"Oh, believe me," Corto said, "We intend to take everything," he added. "Money, food… and the beetle," he shouted.

Ivy's stomach twisted as the words left his mouth. Cherry clenched her fists. Yoko's eyes burned with fury.

"You will not take Boss away," Yoko shouted.

Corto looked at the young girl. "Beat it, brat," he sneered. He raised his gun. Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger. The bullet tore through the air, heading straight for Yoko.

Yoko froze. She felt fear. She could not move.

"Yoko," Fabre shouted.

Just before impact, Ivy lunged forward, grabbing Yoko and shoving her aside. The explosion thundered behind them, shaking the ground. Both girls tumbled across the dirt.

Ivy pushed herself up. "Are you okay?" she asked as she looked at Yoko's face.

Yoko looked at her, breathless. "You saved me?" she whispered. Then, confusion flickered across her features. "But… you're a pirate," she added.

Ivy exhaled. "I'm not going to let them hurt you," she declared as she looked at Corto.

Corto narrowed his eyes, taking a good look at the red-haired woman before him. Slowly, he raised his gun again. "And who might you be?" he asked.

Cherry stood firm. "That's my big sis! She's part of the Love Pirates," she declared.

"She is a Pirate?" Fabre questioned. She thought she did not look like one.

Corto's expression darkened before twisting into a mocking smirk. "She's a pirate?" he echoed. Then he laughed. "Don't make me laugh," he added. His eyes gleamed with cruelty as he waved his gun lazily in the air. "And who are the Love Pirates, anyway? They sound pathetic. The captain must be weak if he has you under his wing," he added.

"Captain," a member of the Amigo Pirates said.

"Don't mock them!" Ivy shot back.

Corto grinned. He looked towards Cherry. "You said big sis, huh?" he mused. "So this is your sister?" he said. He lifted his gun once more, locking his aim on Cherry. "Die, you little brat," he said as he fired his gun.

Ivy's heart lurched. "Cherry!" she screamed.

Before the bullet could strike, a powerful figure burst from the trees.Boss, the beetle charged forward, throwing itself into the projectile's path. The explosion erupted upon impact, sending thick smoke curling into the air. Flames licked at the ground where he stood.

"Boss," Yoko's voice cracked, panic flashing across her face.

Through the haze of black smoke and burning debris, Corto let out a wicked chuckle.

"There you are," he murmured. He looked at the beetle panting. There was smoke rising from its body. "You'll be just fine," he added.

Ivy felt angry. The threat to her sister, the mockery of her captain and crew. She wasn't going to let Corto walk away. Her body tensed, muscles coiled as something deep inside awakened. A sharp, primal instinct took over.

A deafening roar tore from her throat as her limbs began to shift. Her fingers curled, retracting as thick, clawed feet replaced them. Her spine elongated, growing heavier, her frame expanded Her skin hardened into thick, textured scales. A massive frill burst from the back of her head, crowned with long, razor-sharp spikes.

Her face stretched forward, transforming into a powerful, horned snout. A singular, prominent horn jutted out from her forehead. Ivy's breaths came in heavy. She had become a styracosaurus. She thought this was the power her Captain had given her.

She slammed her front legs into the ground, the impact shaking the earth beneath her. Dust kicked up around her massive form, and a low, guttural growl resonated from deep within her chest.

Corto looked surprised. "You can transform," he said as he panicked.

Ivy didn't waste a second. She charged. Her massive horn lowered as she barreled forward, the ground cracking beneath her thundering steps. The sheer force of her movement sent a shockwave through the battlefield, and Corto barely had time to react.

He dove to the side, narrowly avoiding her powerful charge. She rammed into a group of Amigo Pirates. They got hit and went flying into the air. They crashed back down with a large thud.

"Go big sis," Cherry shouted as she looked after Boss.

"Wow," Yoko said as she looked at the beast.

Ivy pivoted. Her tail whipped around with dangerous speed. It slammed into a few Amigo Pirates. They were sent flying into a nearby building with a painful crack. The others scrambled, fear flashing across their faces.

Ivy let out another mighty roar. She looked at Corto.

Corto raised his guns. He unloaded a barrage of bullets.

Ivy twisted her massive body, dodging with surprising agility for a creature her size. The bullets missed their mark.

She charged forward. Her feet pounded against the earth. She shook the ground beneath her. Then she slammed into him. The impact sent Corto flying, blood spraying from his lips as he was thrown backward with violent force. His body crashed into the ground, skidding across the dirt.

Corto gritted his teeth and yanked a handful of Macrenus from his belt. He hurled them towards Ivy.

The explosives detonated midair. There was a large dark smoke cloud. Ivy did not slow down. Her horn tore forward.

She approached Corto and slammed her head towards him. The sharp tip plunged into Corto's torso, driving deep into his flesh.

Another violent spray of blood burst from his mouth as he was sent flying once more, crashing hard against the ground. His body rolled on the ground.

He got up. He coughed blood. There was blood dripping down his chin. His vision blurred, but through the smoke, he could still see her. The towering beast.

He spat blood again. With a shaky grip, he raised his guns and fired wildly.

The bullets connected. There was an explosion and a massive smoke cloud engulfed Ivy.

Then, through the smoke, through the fire, Ivy burst forward. She charged once again.

Corto barely had time to react before he got hit once again.

Her full weight rammed into him, sending him soaring into the air before crashing down hard onto the ruined ground.

A sharp crack echoed as his spine collided with the ground. A sharp, searing pain shot through his body. His vision blurred, but as he looked up, he saw her towering over him.

She raised her foot. Her massive limb hovered above him.

"Very Sticky Net," a man said as a sticky web-like net went through the air and trapped Ivy.

Ivy was caught by surprise.