Chapter 196

Next to Dressrosa, three big sh.i.p.s were heading in that direction. On the trail of the sh.i.p.s, there are many destroyed pirate-sh.i.p.s and many spots died red by the blood of the human and the Sea Kings. The leading ship had one flag that would make anyone recognise it beg for his or her life.

Standing on the leading ship, was a man taller than 8 meters. He had a very muscular body, with a long blonde hair tied hair, and iron mask that covered his jaw and mouth.

"Can you see it?"

Asked the blonde man with his eyes showing a red chilly ray, looking at the direction of Dressrosa.

"Yes, Mr Jack," Yelled one pirate sailor.

The big Blondie named Jack nodded as he put his hand on two sickles that were hanging on his waist.

"Take the factory back, and Kill Lucas, and everyone that had a relationship to. That's Mister Kaido's orders," said Jake viciously.

Jake was someone introduced in the manga as one of the strongest commanders of an emperor. He alone attacked four Navy sh.i.p.s that contained an admiral, a Vice Admiral, and one legendary marine, and he was able to sink two of them before he manages to survive.

But today he was heading here with three big sh.i.p.s to Dressrosa to see the situation and take back what is rightfully is his

The pirates, who all wore united black custom – except for girls wearing exposing two pieces of clothes– nodded and lifted their hands "Yes, mister Jack."

-x-X-x-

In Dressrosa, Lucas was sitting next to the seaport, helping to take captives to go inside the ship of the navy. He still asked Tsuru to join her crew but somehow Garp interfered and took her somewhere else to discuss few things. Lucas cursed Garp inside, as he was sure that with his hand ability, he would easily make that old woman let him in.

But there was one problem that followed Lucas's action. See, there is one that woman with a bazooka, green afro hair, double Lucas's height and weight that would put the old Alvida into shame, had stuck to his shadow.

"I'm sorry, it's a secret technique and would take a lot of energy to use it," Lucas said, making some excuse.

"Come on, it won't be bad. Just a few touches." She said.

Lucas flinched seeing her winking behind her sunglasses. He frowned and turned to walk away. "No way."

Lucas vanished and appeared in another spot to see Lilia and Calorina trying to hold their laughing tears. Seeing how the unstoppable train refuses someone was so funny. The fact, they were the ones who asked Garp to take Tsuru away so he won't have the chance to be in her crew – after their long time together, they knew that Lucas would do that.

Well, jealousy exists and the day has only 24 hours.

"Happy to see me suffering?" Lucas asked, seeing that almost everyone is laughing except Kaya – she didn't understand. "You look healthy," Kaya said trying to understand why he saying he is suffering.

"I should have pictured your face." Lilia kept laughing while drying her tears.

"Phew, as long as you think you were suffering, I'm happy," said Alvida with a weak voice. She was worry and only now sighed in relief. Alvida remembered the time when he fell to her when she was still fat, which made her think something may happen with the green-haired girl that put her old self to shame. No one can blame her as she still remembers that Lucas kept her old poster with him at Elite Camp, and it's obvious what he used to do that.

"Whatever." After patting Alvida's head, Lucas went to a near tent and sat down.

He asked the girls if they want to go back to work, and for the first time, they had the same answer. No. But all of them wanted to visit a different island or go back with him. Lucas then lied on his back and started to think. Apparently, things won't peaceful for him, as it seems, he would clash with Kaido's crew very soon. In fact, he just now heard that Gion, Garp and Tsuru were discussing that Kaido, yesterday went to clash with another Pirate Emperor, which was a sign of his rage.

'Kaido would draw the attention of the marines... that would be a perfect chance to attack the factory.'

But Lucas knew that Kaido doesn't plan for this. He is just another crazy old man seeking the death he won't find. But his men are smarter.

Lucas thought that he can deal with a commander. But if he left someone weak to guard, it would be a problem for the factory.

There is Caesar, but that guy is only good to the lab, and still lacking when it comes to fighting and usage of his fruit. maybe this changed after he got touched by Lucas.

There was another problem. The World Government made a call to Zorro to do a mission. Since he never answered the calls before neither left a fixed location to them, Lucas would lose his secret identity as Warlord, which would expose girls to danger.

No, as long as they stay in Sky Island, they would be fine.

Lucas opened his storage and looked inside to Law, who was sleeping inside one of the slots. 'I would send him after using the fruit to gain eternal youth for some. Hina is already at her peak, Calorina as well.'

Law is still somehow a useful pawn, and Lucas would throw him when he gets everything done.

Well, to Lucas, once he gets what he wants from the Factory, he would live the life of Hakuna Matata.

'I'll see what I'll do with that fool later.'

"Lucas, don't look worried. What's in your head?" Calorina sat next to Lucas and asked. She knew his body language very well, and he seems to be anxious thinking about something- many things actually.

"Nothing."

Lucas looked up.

*BAM* *BAM*

Lucas suddenly heard explosion sounds coming from the corner of this country. It was barely heard. If not for his enhanced senses, he would barely hear that.

"Did you feel that?" Calorina asked and looked around.

"Yes."

Both of them stood up and got out of the tent to see the rest of the girls, who are playing cards, stopping and looking anxiously around.

Lucas closed his Haki and extended it to max range. Dressrosa suddenly became black paint. The people and living creatures became white shadows, as the rest of buildings and sh.i.p.s became faint red transparent walls.

"I can feel one ship had landed there."

Calorina pointed with her finger to one direction, as she located a ship full of strong pirates from there.

"No, there are three sh.i.p.s in three different locations. One is a distraction and the others are attacking."

Lucas could feel that they are after SMILE Factory.

Whatever pirate group this, they are poor. The first one decided to clash were Garp, Tsuru and Gion are.

Those are done.

The others are coming from a southern town. There should be no one there to guard. But the thing is, the other girls are resting there. Once the pirates would make casual attacks, they would make a move. Lucci should be enough to deal with them, and as Long as Mikita doesn't turn to a meteor, Dressrosa layout won't change.

There is one last ship, which seemed to move stealthily, not trying to draw attention. Lucas could feel that they are moving toward his SMILE Factory.

"Kaya stays here, you are pregnant," Lucas said.

"But, I can help."

Kaya wanted to go and fight.

"No, But," Lucas firmly said," I would be unpleased if you get stressed,"

"Fine, I'll look for injuries"

Kaya lowered her head, pretending to be upset. But she was somehow happy to see Lucas is caring of her. 'he is caring about us.' She touched her belly. It was already months since she got that seed inside her, and the sings started to become visible.

'Kaya is pregnant.' Hina flinched hearing their conversation. She didn't know that; Hina lowered her head and let a sigh, 'what would Hina expect from a womanizer that I tried to seduce.'

"I'll go."

Alvida picked up a spiky macer and floated in the air.

"Problem." A blonde woman from Tsuru's crew came here and reported. "There is a pirate ship- Beast Pirate Ship is coming from the direction of 8 clock."

The officers around flinched. The girl and the officers looked at Lucas' since he had a higher rank than them, and can issue orders.

"Sure, we will deal with them." Lucas thought. He looked to Lilia and Hina. "Help them." He then looked at Tsuru's crew. "Split at two. One would deal with that ship, and the rest follow me, there are pirates somewhere else."

"I'll follow you."

Alvida stood up next to Lucas. She patted his head and looked at the rest of the girls. As she smiled at them, and all of them seemed to be charmed by her beauty. "I know," Alvida said trying to look charming. To prevent them from getting charmed by Lucas, she would charm them as well.

"I'll come as well," Calorina said.

And so, the unit made two groups. One went to the beach and adjusted the cannons. Meanwhile, Lucas was guiding a lot of girls toward Jack group.

Seeing that they were slow, Lucas turned his head to them and said. "Catch up to me."

He then, using the upgraded footwork, Ghost Footwork, vanished in thin air as he headed to the group.

"Hey."

One girl with short black hair waved her hand at Lucas, feeling that he is abandoning strategy. This action made the rest of the girl hasten their footsteps and using Shave repeatedly.

"Well, catch up." Using stealth footwork, Calorina vanished to catch after Lucas. Alvida let a sigh and used Moonwalk and flew sliding in the air.

***

Lucas now, appeared on one peak, looking bellow to see a group of people in black, lead by an eight meters tall giant.

As soon as Lucas appeared, the giant seemed to notice his presence and extended his hand, stopping the crew.

He moved his face up, to see Lucas.

Lucas could clearly see the name of that person. "Jack. Bounty: One Billion..."

"I see, a Marine." Jack looked at Lucas and said with a scary voice, "Can you tell me where is Lucas and I'll give you a quick and painless death."