They came to the Pirate ship, it wasn't that big, they were probably some low-level pirates. However, it was rare to see them so close to Marineford or Impel Down.
Alexander let the trio jump onto the ship and deal with it while he relaxed. For a while, many screams came from the pirate ship but after some time, they stopped. However, the trio didn't come out either. He got interested and went in to check up. As he got closer he started to hear some noise.
"Sengoku, that is my strawberry. I will eat it. Tsuru-chan, that one is also mine." Garp ran here and there trying to eat the food on the ship.
"Garp, you have gotten far too greedy. To teach you a lesson. We must eat this in front of you." Tsuru said.
"Tsuru-chan is right." Sengoku also agreed. They both proceeded to eat the fruits. But the next moment they both were coughing.
"Such nasty taste. Why did they have this thing here?" They complained.
*BAM* *BAM* *BAM*
The three received a fist to their heads, "You fools. You just ate devil fruits. Now you can never swim."
"WHAAAAAT!" They exclaimed together. They looked at the remaining part of the fruit which had now started to turn gooey.
"Why the hell do these Pirates have two Devil fruits?" Sengoku questioned. He went to an unconscious pirate and woke him up with slaps.
"Why do you have two devil fruits?" He asked.
"W-we stole them from a Marine ship that was transporting them." The pirate muttered before falling back unconscious.
*Sigh* "It seems like it was your bad day. Let's go now. We'll have to see which devil fruit you two ate."
"Bwahahaha... That's what you get for eating my food." Garp laughed and soon received a beating from them.
Alexander brought them to his office on the ship and took out a catalog of the known Devil fruits. Marine had gathered this data over many centuries.
"Alright, let's see. Sengoku's looked like a strawberry and a mushroom. Here it is, Human-Human Fruit, Model: Buddha, is a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows user to transform into a giant, living, golden Buddha, gaining an extreme boost in strength to match the size. In this form, your limbs will grow out of proportion, giving you abnormally large arms and relatively tiny legs. It apparently has no weakness except the same water problem." Alexander read out loud.
Sengoku clenched his fist, "So, I will get stronger with this. If that's the case, I don't mind not being able to swim."
"Once you learn Geppo, one of Rokushiki, you will be able to walk in thin air so you don't have to worry about falling in water," Alexander told them, much to their relief.
"Admiral, what about my fruit?" Tsuru asked.
"Oh, yours looked like a ball right, ummm... Here you go, Wash-Wash Fruit. Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that allows the user to literally 'wash and hang out to dry' people and objects as if they were clothes, making the user a Laundry Human. It will allow Tsuru-chan to make people and objects like clothes. It would seem to render her victims unable to fight back or move. There's also a note, villains who have been dried get their hearts a little bit cleaner as well; their evil hearts become fainter, so it's a dangerous ability against pirates. This has no weakness either."
Alexander looked at the two, "It seems you two are in luck. Your fruits are something that can greatly help you in your fights to come. Now you just need to learn how to use it."
"Let's try it out then." Tsuru excitedly interjected.
From there they went to the deck and brought the caught pirates for Tsuru.
She went ahead and turned one of them into clothes. Like they were just washed. Their evil also seemed to lessen a bit.
On the other hand, Alexander had to personally help check Sengoku's power. He turned into a giant buddha and felt a great power.
Due to the place being in close proximity to the part of the Red Line bordering the first half of the Grand Line and the New World, it was a highly visited rest stop for all sorts of travelers to prepare before entering the New World. Aside from its unique environment and it being a booming business hub, it was many times visited by the world nobles.
Alexander's ship went to Grove 60-69. It was a Marine operating area. Like any other place, the arrival of an Admiral was a big thing and the news swept the whole archipelago. All the pirates currently on the archipelago hid themselves or kept low.
"Let's go to Grove 30. There's a shopping mall. I'm pretty sure I'll find some books there." Alexander stated.
"Blue Fang, stay on the ship and watch out for any suspicious activity," Alexander instructed and left with Dobby.
Grove 30-39 was Sabaody Park, an amusement park with bubble-based attractions. It usually attracts many tourists.
He went to a random book shop and started to scoop up any book he felt was useful. About the geography, New World, supposed stories of the treasure Island, and finally, the working of a kingdom, a book for visiting princes and princesses.
However, Alexander was more interested in the treasure book. He quickly opened it and started reading while Dobby searched for a book of his liking.
He was surprised to see that an island was mentioned in the book. It was supposedly in the New World and finding it was impossible. It is said it was filled with lots of treasure left by a big pirate many years ago.
He was so engrossed in the book that he didn't realize how much time had passed, "Hey, reading without paying is banned here."
A young girl possibly 10 years old came and shouted. Alexander came out of his trance and looked at her.
"Ah, yes. I am going to buy these..."
But before he even got up the shop owner came who was probably the father of the child. His eyes fell out when he recognized Alexander.
"P-Please forgive Mimi... she's small, she didn't know who you are." The man started prostrating.
The little girl looked confused and fearfully looked at her father, not knowing what mistake she had made.
Alexander kindly went to the man and helped him get up, "She was doing her job. Reading without buying is truly a bad thing. But do teach her about the people she should not talk to. It is me that's why there is no problem. But imagine if it was some other Marine or World Noble."
Alexander's mention of World Noble made him start sweating, "Yes, Admiral. I-I will train her better."
Alexander then sat near the little girl and patted her, "You did good, Mimi. But don't be rude to people next time. Here, take this."
He handed her a lollipop, gave the money, and left. Leaving behind the father and daughter. Mimi happily ate her candy while her father sighed in relief.
~Thank god it was the kind old admiral.~ the man thought.
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