Previous threads: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=One%20Piece%20Bounty%20Photographer%20QuestCover-art kindly provided by a player. Look upon our prettyboy protagonist. Look upon his devilish smile and despair.In last thread’s episode of M.A.R.I.N.E.s, our hero ENSIGN HARRY FLASHMAN settled into Loguetown by means of eating (strawberry) ice cream, outsmarting Captain Kidd (not hard), and completing his (totally sweet) tattoo. He also gained a fan club consisting of fans. Fans on chains. With blades. They are his children now. We also had a brief glimpse into his potential future as Sogeking’s nemesis in a thrilling battle of stupidity and more stupidity.We now return you to your scheduled idiocy.>BIG SIS SOCIALIZING~It’s a rare time that you spend with Tashigi off-base, because... well, you both live there, train there, and in Tashigi’s case, work there. For once though, Tashigi has allowed herself time off, which you’ve promptly co-opted to drag her to a pub.You have excellent taste.“This looks... interesting,” Tashigi says carefully, nursing her cocktail. It’s pink and purple, with a tiny umbrella, and sugar frosted around the rim of the glass. You kind of wish you’d ordered one.“Screw interesting, it’s happy hour,” you bluntly reply, sipping your own>beer.>whiskey.>rum.>different fruity cocktail.>strawberry milkshake.>Other?“So - it’s come to my attention that we don’t know much about each other. Tashigi!” You manage to change a finger-gun into a simple finger-jab. “Tell me something interesting about yourself!”“U-um? Interesting? About me?”“Right! Come on, hit me with something amazing!”Tashigi visibly panics a little, hands tightening on her glass. “I - I don’t know! I’m really boring!”You snort. “Everyone has something interesting about them.”“Then you start!” Tashigi swallows a sips from her straw, eyes narrowing at you. “Tell me something about yourself I don’t know.”(1/2)
“Well - Sure. Fine! I...” You try to think of something interesting about yourself.(PICK ONLY ONE)>Talk about the orphanage.>Talk about the only remnant of your father.>Talk about your time at the Academy.>Talk about your daily hair care regimen.>Other?———————->SWORDU~“You’re not entirely shit at Marine Standard,” Klaus tells you, which you translate as high praise, so you preen a little. “Unfortunately, Marine Standard is trash.” ... oh.“Then why did you teach it to me?!”Klaus shrugs. “Funsies, I guess.”One day. One day, you will stab him.“Aaaaanyway,” he drawls, tapping his fingers languidly against his hip-flask, “while you haven’t actually mastered the style yet, I think it’s better if we start you off on a new style that you can add to it. Cover some of the weaknesses, or give you something new if Marine Standard is a bad match-up against your opponent, you get me?”“Unfortunately,” you mutter, although honestly, a new style sounds kind of cool. “What kind of style were you thinking of?”“That depends. Got any preferences yourself?”>Something really focusing on offence.>Something really focusing on defence.>Something focusing on deception and misleading your opponent.>Other?
>>3313506>different fruity cocktail.pink flamingo >Talk about the only remnant of your father.WHAT IS IT????>Something focusing on deception and misleading your opponent.Since Flashman is going to dual wield EVERYTHING in the future this is going to be the most useful. Also with his chain fans and their variable range he's kind of already starting on the misleading part.
>>3313506>Different fruity cocktailTequila, pineapple juice, and blue curacao. >>3313508>Talk about the only remnant of your father.?MYSTERY ITEM? Also I suppose this reveals that we were an orphan.>Something focusing on deception and misleading your opponent.
>>3313508>strawberry milkshake >Talk about the only remnant of your father.>Something focusing on deception and misleading your opponent.
>>3313508>>Different fruity cocktailWhatever it is it needs to be pink.>Talk about the only remnant of your father.>Something focusing on deception and misleading your opponent.We're already heading on a path to catch swords with our face. Misleading is in our blood.
>>3313508>beer>Talk about the only remnant of your father.>offence
>>3313508>Different fruity cocktail>Talk about the only remnant of your father.>Something focusing on deception and misleading your opponent.A worthy style for the future eternal rival of Sogeking
>>3313506>>strawberry milkshake.>Talk about the only remnant of your father.>Something focusing on deception and misleading your opponent.Ohh shit, chicks dig tragic backstories. We're a prettyboy too, what are we gonna do? We only care for the forbidden love between man and weapon.
>>3313506>>3313508>>different fruity cocktail.Flash feels like a Pina Colada type of guy.>>Talk about the only remnant of your father.>>Something really focusing on offence.We don't really have the endurance for a defensive fight yet. And we're too much of a dumbass to try and get tricky.
>>3313508>>Different fruity cocktail>>Talk about the only remnant of your father.>>Something focusing on deception and misleading your opponent.Also QM we still need to vote about what bonus we get for that sweet nat 10 last thread.>>3313546No no the trickness will only serve the enhance our natural dumbass. What sane guy would even think to triple wield Cut-chan, Ka-tan and jitte-san to get the edge over our opponent?
>fruity cocktail. It’s called a Pink Flamingo.>muh faderYou look Tashigi in the eyes, and tell her (as dramatically as possible), “i have no idea who my parents were, except that my mom was apparently really hot, and my father owned a compass. Until she stole it.”“Uh.” Tashigi pauses drinking. “What?”To provide evidence, you reach into your jacket pocket and pull it out - the pocket compass that was left with you when your mother dumped you at the orphanage and vanished with only the briefest of explanations.“See?” You hold it out so Tashigi can see it - silver-plated, carefully-polished, The Marine insignia engraved on the front, you pop it open, showing the compass inside, and opposite it, on the inside of the lid, another small engraving; ‘To R, with pride. S.’“I guess he was a Marine, by the front of it,” you say, shrugging as you put it back into your pocket, carefully as you can.Tashigi looks torn between horror and pity. “And your mother-? I mean, I’m not judging, but...”“Apparently she was pretty young? Old enough for a one-night stand, from what the orphanage staff said, but I guess she didn’t get his name, and you can’t track a guy down just by something like this. He probably didn’t even realize he left it.” You shrug again, feeling a little depressed all of a sudden, and take another sip of delicious Pink Flamingo. “Anyway, that’s pretty much it for interesting facts about me. My life’s been really boring. You?”“... I like swords?”“...... Wow. I need to get you outside more.”>sneaky swordy“Something deceptive, and misleading!” You’re already highly offensive, and not just in mannerisms. Besides, if you really need to defend, you can just run away. You’re a photographer, not a combat guy.“Something sneaky, huh...” Klaus rubs his stubbled chin in thought. “All right, I got an idea, prettyboy. You ever heard of Pouncing Racoon Style?”“... No?”“So no opinion on it?”“It sounds dumb?”“Perfect fit for you, then!” Klaus beams, the most sarcastic smile you’ve ever seen, and reaches out to pay your shoulder, despite your best attempts to avoid it. “I’ll start teaching it tomorrow. Oh, and and there’s technique that really adds to it - you ever heard of Kami-e?”“Nooooooo?”“Ha. Poor you. See you tomorrow, prettyboy.”You suspect that tomorrow is going to hurt. Lots.>Teach Mina combat!>Other?>Actually screw daily, I want timeskip.
>>3313562>See if Mina wants to do anything besides helping with paperwork
>>3313562>>Teach Mina combat!>Father compass'm not crying...im not....
>>3313562>Teach Mina combat!
>>3313562>>Teach Mina combat!
>>3313562>>Teach Mina combat!Must make munchkin mighty!
>>3313562Oh shit that S is Sengoku isn't it?
Honestly the amount of shitstorm that we could stir up with our lineage is crazy
>>3313562This has made me realize how little we actually know about Smoker and Tashigi's pasts, both in this universe and the actual OP story.
>>3313590I think they're more or less they're to show how far the crew has grown In the original story they're a joke
>>3313580Hur de hur~ it's a mystery~ (it isn't, you're right.)Pausing for food, guys. Do you want to teach Mina any particular weapon?
>>3313645Jitte AKA the least lethal weapon we have.
>>3313645I'd say roll a d4 to chose between cutlass / katana / jitte and fans.I bet Mina hasn't had much choice in her life before now
>>3313645Let her choose, of course. See what speaks to her the most.
>>3313651Oh whoops I forgot our fans were rare weapons.Okay 1d4 for cutlass / katana / jitte / pistol then.Or a d3 for the melee weapons only (since Flashman isn't that great at pistols.
>>3313645Yeah let her choose
>>3313645I'd say pistols or jitte.Pistols because they're ranged, and ideally we want her as far away from danger as possible. Jitte, because it's mostly non-lethal, and good for defense an disarmin.
>>3313521>>3313523>>3313532>>3313540>>3313546>>3313549After two threads we finally have a chance to acquire beer again and we got this instead. SHAME.>>3313524>>3313543Not beer but acceptable >>3313538The only one who tried>>3313645A ranged weapon.
>>3313754Beer is low tier. Fruity af cocktails are not only delicious, but get you BLASTED with how much alcohol is in those things.
>>3313756Yep, banana vodka is the mix of the devil.People underestimate cocktails because they assume since there are fruits in them, then it must mean that they're "light".They then tend regret that lapse of judgment dearly as they puke their stomachs' out.
>>3313756If it was about alcohol levels I wouldn't be fine with a strawberry milkshake
>>3313754>Quoting everyone Stop>>3313645Let her choose
>>3313506Glad he took the advice. Should have left the hair how it was fixed though.
I return with a burning mouth and a regretful heart.>sort of a let Mina choose/jitte split, but she would have picked jitte anyway because of SmokerOne day, you take Mina to the only place more fun and wondrous than the ice cream shop.The training grounds.Your original wooden jitte is clasped in her hands, a new hilt attached due to the old one being put on your real jitte. She stares up at you with a face filled with determination, despite the jitte being... way too big for her."Are you sure you don't want to learn the cutlass? Swords are cool too!"She shakes her head furiously. "No, I wanna use the jitte! You and Smoker-san both think it's good, right?""Oh, definitely." You heft your own jitte, watching Mina copies you. Eh, she'll grow into it. Maybe. "Now, I'll help position you and then show you some moves, okay? Then you try."You show her hoe to properly hold the jitte, then slowly run through a basic series of strikes and blocks. Simple enough for even a child, right?>Roll 1d100, best of 3. Mina will get -15 to best roll, due to age and oversized weapon.
Rolled 98 (1d100)>>3313824
Rolled 4 (1d100)>>3313824Rolling>>3313827I'm so proud of her.
Rolled 26 (1d100)>>3313825>>3313827Someone get her to papa smoker ASAP
>>3313827God damn we're the best teacher.
>>3313827
Smoker's new daughteru Papa-Smo is so proud of his children>98-15=83... Holy crap. What has this kid been eating? Has bossman been giving her secret lessons? You run through some harder kata, watching her as she stares at your movements, chewing at her lip in fierce study, but she still gets it nearly perfect.(+5 to new Combat Teacher skill)"That's... pretty good." You finally say, in impressed disbelief. "Wanna try a little spar?"She nods eagerly, almost bouncing.>Roll 1d100, best of 3 again. And yes, you'll be going easy on her.
Rolled 100 (1d100)>>3313849
>>3313850Dont ever talk to me or my daughter ever again.
Rolled 28 (1d100)>>3313849>>3313850.... she's the jitte kid my god
Rolled 72 (1d100)>>3313849It's happening
>>3313850HAHAHAHAHAHA
>>3313850I can't tell if we beat the shit out of a child or she became the Karate Kid
>>3313850
>>3313850Holy fuck Smoker better see this go down
fuck
>>3313865Lmao
>>3313850Tiny adorable jitte maniac. Papa needs to see this.
>>3313864>>3313865Smoker better be getting a cute new apprentice OPOr just see this go down. God he's going to be so proud.
>>3313856>>3313869>>3313871Should we get her a jitte that's actually the right size for her?
>>3313850Someone just got adopted.
>>3313884Alternatively she just got oversized weapon mastery.
Uh. Okay. Shit. I mean, I was hoping she'd be good, but this is bullshit.>>3313850Nat 100 bonus, you can reroll any fail you want. Or something else. Send help.>>3313871He already has a cute apprentice, but now he can add a girl to the prettyboy one.>Dat NatYou don't quite get the shit beaten out of you by a child, but only because you stop holding back so much after the first hit.WHAT THE HELL DOES MINA DO ALL DAY?! Does paperwork make you really good at weaponry? Crap, you're pretty good at it yourself, that might explain it...Parry-lunge-STAB-getblocked-disengage-stepin-restrainyourstrength(you're not an asshole, after all)-parry-dodge-lungelunglu-wait,no,block-"You're doing really well!" You're just glad you upped your game at the first chance. If you'd let her first strike hit, you'd have been bowled over and losing your lunch, which isn't a good way to win a kid's respect.You have a horrible feeling that if she had more strength and speed, you'd be fucked.... More jitte training is needed! You can't get your ass beaten by a ten year old!Fortunately, her stamina is lacking, and yours has greatly improved; after a few minutes, you slow down as she falls back, looking exhausted.(Mina is now a jitte prodigy and has got a massive boost to jitte skill wtf)(+2 to Combat Teaching)"That was... seriously good," you encourage her, as she pants for breath. "Weirdly so, actually."You glance around to the appreciative noises from the peanut gallery who'd decided to stop their own training, and - Oh.There's bossman, lurking at the back of the crowd. Two cigars in his mouth, and eyes latched onto Mina, grinning like she's a winning lottery ticket.>Boss, I think this is your job now.>... You look creepy, bossman.>Mina, you've got a fan!>Other?
>>3313850So apparently Mina also has Observation Haki.
>>3313918>Boss, I bring you a gift.
>>3313923Pfft. Support.
>>3313918>Mina, you've got a fan!
>>3313918>Boss, I think this is your job now.Oh god she's going to grow up to be a complete beast someday
>>3313918>Mina, you got a fan
>>3313933Actually, screw this, support >>3313923
>>3313923Supporting as well.
>>3313923>>3313918Addendum;>Place Mina on shoulders."I can see it now! Captain Mina! Scourge of All the Sea's Pirates!"
>>3313918>Mina, you've got a fan!Praise the future jitte goddess
>>3313918>>3313923+1
>>3313923>>3313944Support
>>3313918>>3313923Here you go, boss. Your problem now.
hey thread whatsuuuu....p>nat 100ahahahahahaha>>3313918>>3313944d'awwsupport
>>3313923This
Are we going for>just gift>gift + Mina on shoulders
>>3313976>gift + shoulders
>>3313976gift and shoulders
>>3313976>Gift + Mina on shouldersShe deserves a lavish mode of transport such as ourselves after that outstanding performance.
>>3313976>>gift + Mina on shouldersA mighty soldier deserves a mighty steed.
>>3313976>Gift + mina on shouldersFlashman has gotta have his max puppy on crack look on too
>>3313976>gift + Mina on shoulders
Remind me, didn't Mina have some sort of a Seastone shackle on her when Flashman and Smoker found her, meaning she has a Devil Fruit?Now we find out she's far stronger than her size and age would suggest...Does she have some sort of a Zoan fruit?
>gift + shoulders
>world's best boss receives world's best jitte-girl"Boss," you say, still looking at him as you point at Mina. "I bring you a gift." Then, as Mina giggles, and the assorted infantry panic at the realization their boss is there, you wrap an arm around her, effortlessly hoisting her onto your shoulders. "I can see it now! Captain Mina! Scourge of all the sea's pirates!"Mina laughs breathlessly, hands clenching in your hair, while Smoker's eyes narrow, grin curving into a delighted smirk as a tangled plume of smoke drifts from his cigars."That... sounds interesting," he allows, striding forwards and looking (not too far) up at Mina. "You want to learn the jitte properly, kid?"Rather than speaking, her hands tighten in your hair, though you can't see what face she makes. You feel her nod, chin brushing the top of your head."All right. We'll start getting you fit enough, and sort out a proper-sized jitte. You'll have to take this seriously, I don't waste time with slackers."You feel her nod more frantically. "I will!""All right, then." Smoker nods at her, then down at you. "Don't think you'll be avoiding training either, best. I can teach two just as easy as one.""I believe in your capability to be as terrifying as possible," you inform him, solemn.>Week timeskip?>Another daily event? (What?)>Other?
>>3314029skip
>>3314029>Week timeskip
>>3314029Now that you're not blasted by the alcohols, what does our nat 10 on the 1d10 last thread do for us?And it's confirmed our nat 100 gives re-roll, right?
>>3314029>Week timeskip?>
>>3314029>>Week timeskip?
>>3314029>Another daily event?Improve our legal skills. I imagine smoker telling flashman to stop working on swords and actully do something more applicable to his job.
>>3314029>Don't think you'll be avoiding training either, bestHe does like us>Week timeskip?Until something happens
>>3314042>Nat 100Re-roll any failure>Nat 10OP was thinking about making 1 weApon roll every in game 24hrs into a critOP please
>>3314042The nat100 is only for anon who rolled it to choose, but yes, it can give a re-roll or anon can spend it on something else shiny and cool. Making a particular character make an appearance, or something, idk. The anon can suggest and I'll okay or veto as necessary.As for the 10... I have no idea. Didn't we agree on 24 reroll thing for animu drama? I don't recall.>>3314063Lol, shit, he said BRAT, not best. Not sure if autocorrect or subconscious is at fault there. Take it away, fingers on teeny screen keyboard!
>>3314071Support 24hr re roll. MAX SHONEN. >>3314029>TimeskipAlso Mina is 100% going to take down Zoro when the Strawhats land at Loguetown. You heard IT here first.
>>3314071Auto-critting a cutlass roll every 24 hours, yeah. Didn't know if you wanted to keep that considering you were drunked up.
>>3314082HOLD IT OP just remember it was like>>3314069 said - turn one weapon roll into a crit every 24 hours for those shonen shenanigans.
>>3314084>Cutlass Iirc is was crit ANY weapon roll, but only once every 24 hours.
3rd week timeskip, 3 weeks to Strawhats! You can safely assume that for this week:>You trained more in cutlass, katana, jitte and dual-wielding (+1 to swords, 2 to jitte and dual-wielding. +3 to Pouncing Raccoon style. +1 to Kami-e)>You tracked down some more criminals and took their photos with a disappointing lack of shenanigans (+2 to photography)>You trained your body (+1 to general fitness)>You socialized with Smoker, Tashigi, Mina and Klaus (the latter very reluctantly. You also trained with Mina, who is terrifying. +2 to combat teaching.).>You trained with your fans (+3 to fans, +1 to dual-wielding)PICK THREE ACTIONS.>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>More jitte training (Jitte +2, dual wielding +1)>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)>More photography practice (+2 to photography)>Navigation training (navigation +3)>Pistol training (pistols +3, dual-wielding +1)>Pick up a non-combat hobby (variable bonus to a hobby skill, pick which)>Flirting with women (/men/anyone who stands still long enough) (I’ll make a seduction roll for this; you can also take this as a fourth action FOR FREE if you want to deliberately auto-fail it)>Other?>>3314084Honestly, it's very One Piece, I like it.Also going to sleep now, the Racoon style is an additional bonus to your sword bonus. Regular sword points will be harder to get now.Night all.
>>3314091It was any weapon, yeah.
>>3314094>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>More jitte training (Jitte +2, dual wielding +1)>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)Night!
>>3314071Maybe we can use the 10 to provide some sort of boost to Mina.
>>3314094>>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>>More jitte training (Jitte +2, dual wielding +1)>>Go socalize with the men.
>>3314094>More photography practice (+2 to photography)>Fitness Training>Sword Training Pouncing Racoon
>>3314094>>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>>More jitte training (Jitte +2, dual wielding +1)>>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)
>>3314094>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>More jitte training (Jitte +2, dual wielding +1)>Go socalize with the men.
>>3314094>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>More jitte training (Jitte +2, dual wielding +1)>More photography practice (+2 to photography)
>>3314082That would be amazing
>>3314094>>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>>More photography practice (+2 to photography)>>Navigation training (navigation +3)I am significantly more interested in navigation basics now that we know the only link we have to our dad is a compass. Also, dat sweet sweet rokushiki.
>>3314094Good night OP. Can you drop some numbers on us later? I lost track of our bonuses.
>>3314094>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>More jitte training (Jitte +2, dual wielding +1)>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)...also, since it's been a while: >auto fail-flirt
>>3314094>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>More jitte training (Jitte +2, dual wielding +1)>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)MOAR GAINS!
>>3314124Support
>>3314094>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +0, dual wielding +1, Pouncing Racoon +3, Kami-e +1)>More jitte training (Jitte +2, dual wielding +1)>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)ALL THE GAINSFlashman is too busy courting with his weapon harem to even think about flirting with flesh and blood people.
>>3314156This is top-tier. Particularly the shirtless w/ jacket cape look. Not only does it show off the dragon, it gives off that Smoker feel. We just need a cigar. Only complaint is that Flashman has only one weapon and it looks like only one arm. Unless we go full Shanks mode and protect Mina from a Sea King, which I am 100% for. That one-armed shit gives style points like nobody's business.
>SOMEWHERE/SOMETIME IN THE DISTANT FUTURE>Marines are fighting some pirates, and getting wrecked>One of them notices a certain tatooed man, and proceeds to shit bricks>"Fl-fleet Admiral, sir! We've got this under control, there's no need for you to--">"Do you know how much paperwork these miserable bastards are making for me? I just came to nip the problem in the bud.">"...Oh shit. Please, at least hold back! We're trying to keep property damage down!">"Relax, I'm using Kogasa-chan today.">"...sir, that's an umbrella. A worn out one, at that.""Shit, I knew I was forgetting something...sorry Kogasa-chan, I'll give you lot's of love and care once we're done here!">ONE MINUTE LATER>"My blood! He smacked out all of my blood!">"You call that breaking my spine? You marine pansies wouldn't know how to--":SNAP:>"...I would like to retract that last statement.">"Aw, Kogasa-chan, look what those mean men did to you! They got their blood all over you! Guess I'll have to spoil you tonight to make up for it!"
>>3314133Before choices:Navigation +3Photography +14Video Recording +3Pistol +12Sword +25 (katana and cutlass)+Pouncing Raccoon +3Kami-e +1/5 (reach 5 to use in combat)Fans +22Seduction -2Sailing +3Jitte +26General Fitness +15Dual-wielding +21Dagger +6Diplomacy +1Bullshitting +10Ship legalities +1Regulations/laws +10Observation Haki (uncontrolled) +6/10?????? +4/15If someone could tally the winning votes for me, that would be great, thank you.>>3314156Oh, Flashy and Sogeking, you’re both so... goddamn stupid. Also, shirtless-Flashy! That coat looks absolutely badass, it’s just like I imagined it. There is always a dramatic breeze. Those faces in lower panel are spot-on, ultimate moron panic. Thank you! And good luck with classes, you poor unfortunate.>>3317050.... An umbrella! I KNEW I was forgetting a cool weapon! The King’s Avatar has betrayed me!Also today’s run won’t be so long because apparently the weirdos in my hostel dorm get up at like, 7am. What the fuck? Anyway, looks like midnight is my limit now rather than 3am, sorry.
>>3317173>Sword IIIIIIIIIIII>Jitte IIIIIIIIII>Fan IIIIIII>Socialize (Mooks) II>Photography III>Fitness I>Navigation ILooks like it's more weapons training. Absolute madman.
>>3314096>>3314101>>3314104>>3314109>>3314110>>3314117>>3314124>>3314146>>3314156>>3314337>>3314383>>3314858>>3314932Sword 13, Jitte 10, Fan 7, Photo 4, Navigation 2, Social 2, Fitness 1.>>3317173>Also today’s run won’t be so long because apparently the weirdos in my hostel dorm get up at like, 7am. What the fuck? Anyway, looks like midnight is my limit now rather than 3am, sorry.Your dormmates are freaks. Seriously, what kind of weirdo's awake at 7 AM?Speaking of, it's 9AM here. I should probably sleep soon.
>>3317173It's nice having nailed the "moronic panic expression"™Shirtless character BEFORE the time skip>I did it before it was cool, luffyI also have ready the fans design, and possible "persona" (those two little devils)My ip will be all over the place, phone-posting
>>3317050I fucking love this, Anon. Especially that TF2 reference.Please tell me that actually is a TF2 reference and that I'm not making an absolute fool out myself again
Thanks for tallies, guys, it’s an extra +2 for general fitness due to 3 slots of extreme physical exercise. Jitte training will now be slowing down. Also, because I don’t think I described it, Pouncing Raccoon is about fancy, misdirecting footwork and angling your body (and blade) so it looks like you’re falling back or aiming at a different target, before suddenly redirecting your movement/strike. As you get better with it, you’ll be able to adapt it to the jitte as well.>Timeskip another week?>D-d-d-daily~
>>3317221>Timeskip
>>3317221>>TimeskipThere's what, two weeks till Strawhats now?Also sucks about your earlybird dorm QM, how long are you stuck with them for?
>>3317221>D-d-d-daily~MORE. SHANANIGANS. MORE. OPPORTUNITIES.
>>3317221>>Timeskip another week?One more week of timeskips. Then do daily.
>>3317221>TimeskipLuffy hurry up and be executed alreadyWe need to lay eyes on the great Buggy-sama
>>3317221>TimeskipThen supporting >>3317228 to do daily until strawhats, since we'll have a week till their arrival.
>>3317226Just a week, then I have a sixteen hour plane ride, and then... basically no internet until I can get my internet access at home sorted out. So there’ll probably be at least a few days with basically zero updates until I can talk to phone company about data plans and shit. Joy. And yes, two weeks until Strawhats, one more week until Strawhats after this next timeskip.You can safely assume that for this week:>You trained more in cutlass, katana, jitte and dual-wielding (+1 to swords, 1 to jitte and dual-wielding. +2 to Pouncing Raccoon style. +1 to Kami-e)>You tracked down some more criminals and took their photos with a disappointing lack of shenanigans (+2 to photography)>You trained your body (+1 to general fitness)>You socialized with Smoker, Tashigi, Mina and Klaus (the latter very reluctantly. You also trained with Mina, who is really, really terrifying. +2 to combat teaching.).>You trained with your fans (+3 to fans, +1 to dual-wielding)PICK THREE ACTIONS.>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +1, dual wielding +0, Pouncing Racoon +2, Kami-e +1)>More jitte training (Jitte +0, dual wielding +1)>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)>More photography practice (+2 to photography)>Navigation training (navigation +3)>Pistol training (pistols +3, dual-wielding +1)>Pick up a non-combat hobby (variable bonus to a hobby skill, pick which)>Flirting with women (/men/anyone who stands still long enough) (I’ll make a seduction roll for this; you can also take this as a fourth action FOR FREE if you want to deliberately auto-fail it)>Other?
>>3317238>>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +1, dual wielding +0, Pouncing Racoon +2, Kami-e +1)>>Navigation training (navigation +3)>>Pistol training (pistols +3, dual-wielding +1)
Oh, and I’m giving you guys a +1 to Observation Haki, because of all this intense training you’re doing.>>3317228>>3317239WHY AREN’T YOU ASLEEP.
>>3317238>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +1, dual wielding +0, Pouncing Racoon +2, Kami-e +1)>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)>Navigation training (navigation +3)I feel like having a smidge of Navigation In our back pocket makes us more well rounded as a marine.HEY OP, I doubt we have any special attacks ready yet, so can we start coming up with those soon?
>>3317243>WHY AREN’T YOU ASLEEP.I am nothing if not stubborn.
>>3317238>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +1, dual wielding +0, Pouncing Racoon +2, Kami-e +1)For that sweet, sweet Kami-e.>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)Worth it because we still get +5 to fans this way.>Navigation training (navigation +3)In honor of dad's compass.
>>3317247Special attacks, huh? I have... zero talent in coming up with those. If you guys want give some ideas, I can work out a rough idea of the skill levels you need for them, and how long you need to train before you’re capable of using them in combat.For example, you can do basic Kami-e right now, but not very well in spars and not at all in actual combat. When you get to 5/5, you can start doing it in combat with basic confidence and proficiency. (And it will level up until you can do it in rapid succession throughout an entire fight, if you train it enough.)Also guys, your fan training is going to to slow down a lot after this week, but on the bright side, your dual-wielding will soon level up to an. Ambidextrous trait, and you won’t have to ever worry about maluses for dual-wielding. Also, you’ll be ambidextrous. So that’s pretty cool.>>3317249Stubborn... and really tired.
>>3317238>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +1, dual wielding +0, Pouncing Racoon +2, Kami-e +1)>More jitte training (Jitte +0, dual wielding +1)>Navigation training (navigation +3)
>>3317238>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +1, dual wielding +0, Pouncing Racoon +2, Kami-e +1)>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)>Navigation training (navigation +3)Pretty happy we're managed to get sword and jitte down to +0, and fans looks like its on its way to +0 too. Looks like the only way to improve further is by battling.Also during the daily arc we need to get those final two points into Kami-e so we can use it in battle. With Luffy round the corner it's only fitting.
>>3317238>More sword training (Cutlass and Katana Skills +1, dual wielding +0, Pouncing Racoon +2, Kami-e +1)>Fan training (Fans +2, dual-wielding +1)>Navigation training (navigation +3)
>>3317243>>3317258That anon is trying to achieve a higher level of consciousness, there's no stopping them. >>3317238>Pistol training>Navigation training>Obligatory Kami-e optionI do want to meet Clara (the tattoo artist) again tho
>>3317265I'm kind of glad that I'm not the only one that kinda liked Clara we should treat her to something cause she kinda saved our lives when Kidd came in
>>3317270Did we ever get her that bouquet we promised her for babysitting Cut-chan and Ka-tan (and also for saving our lives)? If not we need to do that next week.
>>3317258>>3317243Sleep Is for the weeeeak And the mentally stable. I'm serious about these special attacks OP, we're TOTALLY a lackluster swordsmen If we aren't shouting ridiculous names for sword attacks that shouldn't be possible.Thank you for giving us the go ahead on special attacks, I'll throw out a few here In a minute.By the way, Is there any chance of going full ass-pull shonen If we roll high enough? (As In here, have a special move you created but didn't finish training revealed dramatically because of combat stresses and crits)Also, How will combat work exactly? In the case of dual-wielding Cut-chan and Kata-san do we combine Sword+Dual-wield+Style bonuses+ (( Other )) bonuses or penalties based on things like circumstance or haki, and roll? And If we do get special moves, will they also factor In as a bonus towards the roll depending on how appropriate It Is for the scenario?It's a lot to ask, but I'm curious. Thanks BPQM. (P.S. also nice to know we get Perks as we go, cool to see notable improvements outside of raw numbers, hoping to see more of them.)
>>3317277Making special abilities is hard my dude
>>3317258>Stubborn... and really tired.Surprisingly not. Behold the magic of coffee and/or a long night of boozing.I am unused to being this alert. It's moderately disturbing. I suspect the crash will come suddenly and without warning.
>>3317277>Ass pull shonenWe've got that covered already - as a reward for rolling the Nat 10 last thread OP is gonna let us crit one weapon roll in a 24hr period. >CombatCheck out the Kidd fight last thread for how it might work in the future, but yeah it looks like combo of bonuses added to our highest dice roll (-any demerits)>Special movesHonestly I think Flashman being able to dual-wield absolutely anything on the fly is more than distinctive enough for now desu. Also our first special move will be triple wielding with Cut-chan, Ka-tan and jitte-san in our mouth kek
Meanwhile in Marineford"And finished" after a quick sigh a lone marine places his finished documentation of the latest recruits from marineford."Honestly recording all this personal information is a nightmare, well at least I'm finally done." Taking one final cursory glance at the finished document the marine grimaces after realizing the poor sod has to deal with Captain Smoker"I don't envy Ensign Flashman right now... then again i imagine smoker is less of an ass than the slave driver that is Sandra. I mean seriously the entire office slacks off while I'm on vacation and a week into returning i have a mountain of work then have to take a week off due to illness and its my fault the others haven't done anything."Suddenly a loud Shrill voice screams out "BOB ARE THOSE GOD DAMNED PAPERS DONE YET IF SO GET THEM SENT OFF OR SO HELP ME I'LL GIVE YOU A DRESSING DOWN THAT WOULD MAKE SENGOKU BLUSH!"'You know what maybe i should do the mail guys a favor and go deliver these before my day gets any worse'>Hope people like this little snippet into the imagined life of a poor guy in Marineford HR department. and to go with this snippet have a character sheet. I'll try and update it as the quest goes along.https://pastebin.com/XGUgpV79
Is everyone voting for Navigation because of bio-papa’s compass? Really glad I didn’t go with my first choice and make it a pocket watch, it would be weird if you guys tried to train in telling the time.>>3317265>>3317270>>3317272If peopl want to vote on what to get/say to Clara, feel free, I’ll write a daily scene up for it. If it’s a bouquet or something, specific flowers or a picture would be good, otherwise I’ll just go with what I think Flashman would get. (Hint; it’d be flashy.)>>3317277>bullshit shonen Yes, I love this dramatic animu shit. If you’re in a seriously tight spot, I will likely allow a roll for something suitable such as the completion of a half-trained technique, a final last wind of One Piece-style willpower, etc. If you screw up that roll, then you’re boned.>dual wieldingThe dual wielding skill is really more about getting rid of the maluses (opposite of bonuses if anyone isn’t aware). If you hadn just picked up two swords and tried dual-wielding right at the start, you’d get a big minus on training due to the difficulty. Because you’ve been training to dual wield different types of weapons (eg, two swords, a sword and jitte, two fans, etc), you’re going to Mabidextrous soon which will completely negate all dual wielding penalties, even if you pick up a couple of weapons you’re completely unfamiliar with.Thus, in combat you’ll just be going off your skill for the weapon used, with varying DCs based on you’re opponent/terrain/etc. Some opponents might just need a 20 to beat them. Others might need a 80. As for Haki, you can’t control that yet so I’ll just be rolling to see whether it kicks in by accident. When you CAN control it, you’ll get an extra bonus.Not sure about special moves, I would suppose it would vary based on what the move actually is. You’ll likely only be using special moves in special circumstances (hence the name!) so it would probably be an extra roll for each time you perform such s move.>>3317282RIP.Writing soon, looks like swords, fans and navigation take it. Clearly you got your navigation skills from Sanji instead of Zoro.
>>3317293>Bullshitting +10>Seduction -2Fitting.>>3317294>Is everyone voting for Navigation because of bio-papa’s compass? Really glad I didn’t go with my first choice and make it a pocket watch, it would be weird if you guys tried to train in telling the time.We'd find a way. We'd understand clocks so well we'd break time. Or something.Don't look at me like that. It's One Piece, do you really think it couldn't happen?
>>3317294Maybe we could pick up some high end ink or inkgun?
>>3317294>>3317294>Pocket watchThen it would do its duty by eating a fatal bullet so Flashman could survive just like bio-papa
>>3317298>Flashman spins the handles backward>>>>>>>T I M E B R O K E N
All right, that’s confirmed as Navigation, Stabby Things and Fans. You also get a +1 to general fitness due to two slots of strenuous training. Kami-e is now at 4/5, dual wielding is at 27 (30 makes you ambidextrous), and fans, jitte and swords have all slowed down by now. Pouncing Raccoon Style gives you a +10 bonus to swords though, so they remain your most badass weaponry.>>3317293Thank you, and also thank you for keeping track of the character sheet! I’ll try to update it on the thread fairly regularly, as I’ll sometimes add in a small bonus for unmentioned background training.>>3317299Very possible! Just have to get it done before you flee town. Or send something to her from a different island, who knows?Also, I do have an idea for a Time-Time Devil Fruit you guys might like. It’s kind of a cheaty power, but if you guys decide to get a DF and don't have a preference, I’ll draw up some details for it.Writing up daily options.
>>3317304*Salutes* I'll do my best to keep a correct and accurate record. as long as u keep us as informed as u have i should be able to keep it updated for us Lurkers/Posters
>D-D-D-D-D-DAAAAAILLLLYYYYYIt’s a beautiful day. The sun is shining! The birds are singing! You’re... outside, at 7am, getting the crap beaten out of you by a guy who still looks half-asleep (but he always does, so what’s new?).“Nggggh,” you say, in the ancient language of the Groanese people.“Eh, walk it off.” Klaus doesn’t bother to help you up from where you’re splayed on the floor, dying like the poor victim that you are. “Or just stay there until you start to rot, whichever.”You manage to raise a hand and flip him off.“That’s the spirit!”Dick.(+1 to Pouncing Raccoon style)Once you’ve recovered, what next?>Socializing with (who?)>Actually doing your job and photographing criminals>you can maybe manage some more training... (what?)>Relax in town (random encounter/event)>Other?
>>3317307>Actually doing your job and photographing criminalsPictures of SPIDER PIRATE
>>3317307>>Actually doing your job and photographing criminalsThis feels wrong, somehow. Strange and alien.
>>3317307>do your job
>>3317309Support
>>3317307>Actually doing your job and photographing criminalsWhat...is this job thing you speak of? I thought Flashman was paid to become a weapon nut???
>worst choice, qm is DISGUSTEDIt’s not like you don’t do your job as much as possible. Well, quite a bit, anyway. Sometimes. The problem is that bossman, Tashigi and their crew are REALLY damn good at their own jobs. There’s been a couple of times you’ve trotted back to base with some new photographs, only, for the office staff to admit that Smoker just kicked all 5eir asses and arrested them five minutes ago.It’s awkward.Tashigi buys you ice cream in apology every time that happens, though, so it’s not all bad.That said, you have managed to get quite a few actually useful pictures, and it shoots a thrill of pride every time you look at a new local bounty poster, and see your own work there.... Until the boss arrests them a day later, but still........ This might be why no-one complains when you spend your time training or doing Smoker’s paperwork instead. Along with the fact that less paperwork gets burned.Wait. Are you a secretary?STOP. GO BACK. Right, photographs. Once you’ve staggered to the showers and cleaned yourself of dirt and PAIN, you dress yourself in the uniform of JUSTICE and fetch your camera of DUTY.Screw this ‘getting beaten up’ stuff.It’s photography time.>To the docks!>Check the bars!>Lurk at the execution platform in case of piratical-tourists!>Get groce- uh, patrol the markets!>Other?
>>3317307>Actually doing your job and photographing criminalsMight as well give one last farewell to Loguetown's CRIMINAL SCUM Also we really need to train Kami-e at some point, we're one point away from it being usable in battle
>>3317321>Patrol the markets!I see that stolen apple, villain!
>>3317321>Lurk at the execution platform in case of piratical-tourists!Also establishes the platform as the territory of ENSIGN FLASHMAN, HERO OF THE BLUES so that Flashman is well in his right to yell to all pirates who may or may not take it over to GET OFF HIS DAMN PLATFORM
>>3317321> to the market
>>3317321>Lurk at the execution platform in case of piratical-tourists!We did good work photographing Dragon captain whose name I can't be bothered to spell there. What pic did the bounty department even use for her in the end?
>>3317321>>Get groce- uh, patrol the markets!Whether pirate, marine or bounty hunter, all fall prey to the dread hand of LOGISTICS.Sooner or later, everyone needs to buy things. Or steal things. And when they do, we'll be there. Waiting. Ever vigilant. Unless we get distracted by- ooh, shiny weapon!
>>3317321>Lurk at the execution platform in case of piratical-tourists!
>>3317326Sadly, they used one without the fake Gol D. Rogers ‘tach, but she’s cutting a very dramatic pose in the execution grounds, with a flowing silk coat, and gold glitter raining down around her (one of the crew climbed on another’s shoulders out of shot and tossed handfuls of it down over her. They’re still finding pieces of it on their ship to this day).Even split between markets and platform, I’ll wait a little longer.
>>3317321>Lurk at the execution platform in case of piratical-tourists!I swear that place is a honey trap.
>>3317321>Get groce- uh, patrol the markets!Maybe we could buy something for Clara and others. Also we didn't visited market once.
>>3317321>Get groce- uh, patrol the markets!Shopping episode!
>>3317294Thanks for the explanation OP, It's appreciated.>>3317281You mean like, coming up with the ideas for them? Or Flashman creating them In the story?>>3317288Santoryu's a style though, but yeah It'd be flashy as fuck to steal copycat Zoro mid-fight.Also here's a couple special move ideas of varying levels of bullshit. >Preparation!Assume a wide stance and overdrive your senses. When In the stance, gain a bonus to counter the next attack or a bonus to using a special move, whichever comes first. Disorienting to use repeatedly. >Windmill!Leaping Into the air, hold both blades In a vertical stance and front-flip rapidly to build momentum and crash Into your opponent. Can be used as a falling blade strike, or a feint for a cross-slash attack upon landing.>Carousel!Rotating rapidly, Flashman becomes a whirlwind of steel maintaining the spin even as he moves. Building momentum Increases the power of the technique, and stopping the technique abruptly allows for a sudden release of furious momentum from a different angle of attack.>Whiner!Flashman dramatically plays up an injury In true cry-baby fashion (Bullshitting roll), provoking his opponent to try and finish him off or lower their guard out of sympathy (or disappointment). Flashman jumps on the opportunity when the time Is right, exploiting the enemies misstep to land a decisive blow. Hard to watch.>Billiards! >Dual wielding a blade and a pistol, fire your gun rapidly while deflecting the bullets with your sword as they leave the barrel, sending various shots In unpredictable and lethal trajectories- more so If you aim to further ricochet them.
>>3317321>>Get groce- uh, patrol the markets!The Clara thing. Also OP, exactly what kind of technique is the Kami-e? We never got a description for that.
>>3317339Coming up with the ideas of special abilities
>>3317341A technique of Rokushiki, which is a One Piece martial arts, so basically it's bullshit. Kami-e is essentially super dodging.
>>3317341>exactly what kind of technique is the Kami-e?https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Rokushiki/Kami-e
>>3317341https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbIPb3WTZWMIt's basically a discount gomu-gomu
Rolled 2 (1d2)... are we at 6-6 for platforms and markets? Screw it, rolling. 1 for execution grounds, 2 for markets.If execution grounds wins:>Get up on the actual platform (this is technically not allowed, but do you care?)>Just l somewhere on the grounds.>Other? (Can also choose to dress as a civilian if you want.)Will look over special attack ideas in a minute, thanks anon. If you guys like any of them, speak up.
>>3317339>BilliardsThis is absolutely the kind of ridiculous and "what the fuck" inducing move that fits OP. The only thing that would make it fit even more is if it was in a completely different language.>>3317344>>3317345>>3317346Holy shit, I feel like a moron. I completely forgot that was even a part of the Rokushiki. Then again, I think it's been 10 years since that move was actually used.
>>3317351Can we get some apples? (The most sinfull of fruit!)
>>3317351>>Get up on the actual platform (this is technically not allowed, but do you care?)Our new dad's Smoker, so fuck the rules.>>3317339>>Whiner!Also I'm big on dirty shit like this so yeah
>>3317351>Get up on the actual platform (this is technically not allowed, but do you care?)Welp, that's an opportunity wasted. Would've been our last chance to do that too.
>>3317339>Billiards! At first I was like meh because Flashy is melee man, but aiming bullets with his swords (to make up for his shitty aim kek) is top tier.>Windmill!Could this also be used with our fans instead of our swords? >SantoryuWe are Zoro's future kid though, might as well show him that we're a chip off the old block.Also all these spinning styles (windmill, carousel) are super Sanji-esque, and I approve them because clearly Flashman is taking after Sanji in some fashion too. Bonus point if he screams them out in another language.
>>3317356Markets won. No platform.
>>3317339>Billiards! >>Dual wielding a blade and a pistol, fire your gun rapidly while deflecting the bullets with your sword as they leave the barrel, sending various shots In unpredictable and lethal trajectories- more so If you aim to further ricochet them.This sounds cool as fuck, I'm all for it
OH NO IT’S THE MARKETS>>3317357You’ve got six more days, you’ll have time to lurk like a really weird bat.>working hard and not browsing the stalls at all i swearTo market, to market, to photograph a pirate. Base again, base again... crap, what rhymes with pirate? Meh, you’ll work on that later.For now, you head towards the market! Home of everything a pirate needs to resupply their ship! Well, food-wise, at least, along with assorted other necessities. It’s not quite the place to buy spare rigging, but still.Market reached, you prepare yourself for IMMINENT PHOTO-TAKING. Your eyes scan the assembled crowds of shoppers for anyone with weaponry via or a distinctly ‘yo-ho-ho’-ish sort of look. Your feet prowl the cobbled streets... like a panther! A panther wearing combat boots! Your mouth chews ferociously (but neatly) on an apple you buy because dammit, you’re hungry.Getting beaten up by hobos is exhausting work.“Ah, to be young again,” the fruit-seller sighs, as he hands over your change. “You know, I used to be a Marine like you, before I took a bullet to the knee.”Mouth too full to respond, you nearly finger-gun at him, before realizing that might be insensitive and traumatic, and decide to give him a thumbs up instead.You hope he doesn’t think you’re approving of him getting shot.>CRIMINAL SCUM DETECTION SYSTEM, ACTIVATE! Roll 1d10, best of 3
Rolled 5 (1d10)>>3317365
Rolled 7 (1d10)>>3317365
>>3317346The geppou looks really good, hooing Flashman gets taught that at some point
Rolled 1 (1d10)>>3317365
>>3317365>“You know, I used to be a Marine like you, before I took a bullet to the knee.”Why would you do this. That meme was tired and beaten when it was new. You monster.
>>3317214Definitely was, albeit slightly altered.
>>3317373We've got so many memes with 5 second lifespans nowadays anon. It's good to bring it all back with a meme that clings to life harder than Todd Howard clings to a new console.
>>3317339>Preparation!Gotta be honest, this is going to be pretty much useless with Observation Haki coming up. While overdriving your regular senses sounds good and is very possible, I don’t think it would count as a special move. This is workable, but not spectacular.>Windmill!Also possible, but your fitness has thus far focused on regular strength/speed/stamina. I’d recommend some kind of acrobatic/flexibility training before you can pull this off, although kami-e will help once it’s good enough.>Carousel!Very possible, you can even start training in this right now! Thanks to your fans, you’re actually pretty good at dealing with spinning without getting dizzy, while still keeping track of your target (as long as it’s stationary).>Whiner!Truly the greatest of moves. Klaus is simultaneously ashamed and impressed, and names this new emotion ‘imshamed’.>Billiards! Stop, I can only get so aroused. You’ll need to get Pistols to about... hmm, let’s say 15 before you can do it a couple of times in combat. If you want to go full shonen rapid-fire bullshit, or even fling your sword into the air and then dual wield pistols so you can double your shots off a spinning mid-air blade, you’ll need at LEAST 25.>>3317369... wow, so much drama incoming much excitement.>>3317373I had to get it out of the way, anon. I had to. We’re free now.
>>3317376>Stop, I can only get so aroused. You’ll need to get Pistols to about... hmm, let’s say 15 before you can do it a couple of times in combat. If you want to go full shonen rapid-fire bullshit, or even fling your sword into the air and then dual wield pistols so you can double your shots off a spinning mid-air blade, you’ll need at LEAST 25.Well we needed to up our long range game anyway>I had to get it out of the way, anon. I had to. We’re free now.We'll never truly be free from Howard's desperation
>>3317304>Time Devil FruitGreat, now I'm gonna be torn between this and that Dimensional DF Anons talked about in the previous thread.>>3317339I like Carousel the most, but Billiards would have the most potential synergy with our Observation Haki. Choises, choises...
>>3317382>I like Carousel the most, but Billiards would have the most potential synergy with our Observation Haki. Choises, choises...>Implying we can't have bothAnon please, all it takes is some training and time
>>3317385Oh no, we ABSOLUTELY can have both. It's just a question of which we train first!
>nat 1 lmao why even botherAs a Marine, even a photographer , your natural duty is toward justice. You’re not quite sure what kind of justice (although lazy justice always sounded kinda cool), but definitely some sort.Which is why, when you see some guy yank a woman’s bag off her shoulder and run for it, You Know What You Must Do.“Thief! Somebody, help!” The womanly wail rings out! The call to action!>”STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!” (give chase)>Throw an apple at his head. (DC hard, swinging chain-fans is different than throwing fruit)>Throw (closed) fan at him and attempt to entangle him in the chain. (DC very hard due to passersby)>>3317382>eat Dimensional DF>use it to confine itself to only half your body>eat Time DF>use Dimensional DF to confine that to the other half>victory for JUSTICEJust kidding, this isn’t possible.>Other?
Whoops, ‘Other’ should be at the end of the choices.
>>3317387>”STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!” (give chase)He's violated the law!
>>3317387>>”STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!” (give chase)We shouldn't be wasting our precious fruit on criminal scum>>3317386Well we could start training on the carousel and up pistol skills for the next few weeks.
>>3317387>>Throw an apple at his head. (DC hard, swinging chain-fans is different than throwing fruit)It's his own fault for not learning how to defend himself against an assailant armed with fresh fruit. Practically asking to be stopped.
>>3317387>>”STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!” (give chase)The only acceptable option
>>3317387>>eat Dimensional DF>>use it to confine itself to only half your body>>eat Time DF>>use Dimensional DF to confine that to the other half>>victory for JUSTICEMy god, is there such a thing as too much bullshi->Just kidding, this isn't possibleI mean, I figured that was the case but why you gotta tease me like thatOh and also>"STOP RIGHT THERE CRIMINAL SCUM""You have violated the LAW"
>>3317387>>3317387 >”STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!” (give chase)Nobody breaks the law on Flashman's watch!
>>3317387>"STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!" (give chase)
>>3317393Thank you, Monty Python.>you judge dredd nowIn the name of the law, you will punish him.“STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!” You hurl yourself forth, bumping shoppers out of the way as they try to avoid your pursuit. “Sorry - apologies - excuse me - STAY THERE AND FACE JUSTICE! - coming through, begging your pardon -“The audacity! He’s still trying to run! It’s like he doesn’t even respect the law, or something!>The hunt is on! Roll 1d100, best of 3. I’ll add +19 bonus for general fitness.
Rolled 87 (1d100)>>3317403
Rolled 6 (1d100)>>3317403
Rolled 59 (1d100)>>3317403
Rolled 29 (1d100)>>3317403
I know we're just discussing it but I personally don't really want a devil fruit and if we are going to end up getting one I think it should be random maybe we could choose the type but I don't want nothing over powered.Zipper zipper df- similar to the door door fruit is able to open up a pocket dimension with just a simple zipper pullHive Hive df- turns the user into a hive person is able to store/ produce insects from the bodyEcho echo df- able to amplify, store and distort sound including voicesCloud cloud df- turns the user into a cloud man weather related abilities.
>>3317408Autism rains from above.
>>3317408I'll be homest here anon, I'm not into any of these at all. I say just let the QM choose what DF falls into our lap. It'll likely be far into the future and we may choose to not eat one anyway.
>>3317408I don't want a devil fruit at all desu. There's far too few badass normals in One Piece as it is.
>>3317408>I know we're just discussing it but I personally don't really want a devil fruitAgreed. I much prefer the incredible power of being able to swim in a world that's mostly water.
>>3317416I’m with you, though the Light Light Fruit is tempting. Can weaponize ‘flashiness’ and fingerguns.
>87 + 19 = 106, nice oneThe pair of you push people aside, him violently, and you as gently as possible, as you race down the street. He has the benefit of not caring who he hurts, and the panic of a Marine chasing him; you have better cardio, and the driving force of THE LAW.With that kind of passion, you can’t lose.Even as he throws himself down a side street, you dart out of the path of an oncoming crepe-cart (mmm, crepes), angling yourself to swing around the corner with only a millimeter between you and the wall.Efficiency of movement! Klaus and bossman Ha evil been hammering it into your head enough, especially now you’re learning Pouncing Raccoon style.“JUSTICE ARRIVES!!” You lunge the last few steps to the fleeing, panicking fiend, and>grab his shoulder.>punch him in the back of the head.>bodily hurl yourself at him and pin him to the ground.>Other?>>3317416You now have the Swim Swim Devil Fruit, which gives you the power to swim! It does literally nothing else.
My personal preference would be a Zoan type, but I wouldn't scoff at a good Paramecia. A Logia Fruit doesn't really interest me.I'm not against the type of the Fruit being up to the GM or a dice roll, should we decide to eat one.After all, if we Anons get to choose we'll just go for the most broken or OP fruit BPGM will let us have.
>>3317420>bodily hurl yourself at him and pin him to the ground.
>>3317420>bodily hurl yourself at him and pin him to the ground
>>3317421I'd be okay with zoan maybe we could get something with flight
>>3317420>You now have the Swim Swim Devil Fruit, which gives you the power to swim! It does literally nothing else.I would not be surprised if I saw that one day in canon. Probably being used to fly and/or pass through solid objects so long as the user's doing the breaststroke.>>bodily hurl yourself at him and pin him to the ground.
>>3317420>bodily hurl yourself at him and pin him to the ground.JUSTICE! TACKLE!!
>>3317420>>3317427Voting to say this out loud.
>>3317426Its literally that
>>3317422Support
>>3317426
>>3317408>trying to sneak in jojo references
>>3317420>bodily hurl yourself at him and pin him to the ground.Supporting >>3317427 JUSTICE TACKLE How's THAT for a special move?
>>3317434Wee need that shiz. It's truly a fruit fiting Flashman.
>>3317431>>3317434...son of a bitch. I knew not keeping up to date would catch up to me sooner or later.
>>3317436I personally have never watched anything to do with Jojo which one was itI really hate the art style
>>3317438If we're settling for a paramecia the only fitting choice would be the Nagi-Nagi no Mi
>>3317420>bodily hurl yourself at him and pin him to the ground.Bonus points if we spin while doing it
>>3317421I'm the exact opposite, a logia would be cool but I've always found most zoan to be really boring. Maybe if it was a mythical zoan I'd be for it. It's not really about how strong the fruit is, it's just things like wax control, a rubber body, being able to turn into and control smoke/sand/literal shadow/etc, etc, sounds a lot more interesting compared to what is essentially the power to be a furry.
>>3317431... uh, yeah, I totally remembered this one. Ha. Ha ha.>licensed marine uses justice tackleYou fly through the air like a graceful hippo, arms spread as you latch them around his chest and stomach respectively. Under the mighty weight of retribution, the foul fiend shrieks as he topples to the ground, bound by THE LAW.>Looks like your plan came... crashing down~! Eh? Eh?>That bag doesn’t suit your outfit! Hand it over!>You’re under arrest! And also me! But mostly arrest!>Other?
>>3317426>>3317431>>3317434>>3317439I think we got a winner boys!
>>3317437>We have a bunch of "special moves" that are actually completely mundaneI like it. We can use it to confuse the shit out of our enemies too.>JUSTICE KICK>That wasn't even a kick, it was a punch! And a normal one at that!>JUSTICE SLASH>You're wielding a JITTE!
>>3317447>>Looks like your plan came... crashing down~! Eh? Eh?>>You’re under arrest! And also me! But mostly arrest!
>>3317447>You’re under arrest! And also me! But mostly arrest!
>>3317440Sticky fingers (zippers). The others are too vague to pin down, but an argument could be made for those too if one wanted to be pedantic.
>>3317447>>Looks like your plan came... crashing down~! Eh? Eh?>>That bag doesn’t suit your outfit! Hand it over!>>You’re under arrest! And also me! But mostly arrest!
Btw I have actually near zero practice with children's proportions, so this two are pretty wierd and will never see a trace of ink. And I have no idea on the gender. And they know it, and taunt me about it.I had an idea at the start, but I am not really sure right now.
>>3317447>Put the bag down, sir! Stop resisting!
>>3317447>Looks like your plan came... crashing down~! Eh? Eh?
>>3317447>>You’re under arrest! And also me! But mostly arrest!If he tries to backchat, say witty one liner, and then gag him.Literally. Those exact words. "Witty one liner". Flashman is not good at thinking on the spot.
>>3317447>>You’re under arrest! And also me! But mostly arrest!>>3317464>Witty one linerThis is the pinnacle of Flashman and I 100% support kek
>>3317456That fan is awesome. I’m envisioning the two of them as kimono wearing ojou-samas with long sleeves covering their mouths “Ufufu”-ing.
>>3317464Support.
>>3317445Oh believe me, I totally understand why you feel that way. Hell, I'd like to have a Mythical or a Dinosaur Zoan Fruit(I say 'dinosaur zoan' because I forget the term used for those in One Piece) over a normal animal Zoan.The only Logia Fruit I will happily accept Flashman eating is one that's as close to Papa Smoker as possible - like Ash or Mist. I'm pretty sure those could be considered Logia types.
>>3317456Damn, that is a sweet ass fan design. I was thinking of a regular curve to the fan, just with the edge razor-sharp, but I really like the spiked bits. Love the Marine symbol as well, good addition.Don’t worry about the kids, this gives me Ideas. Also they look like the kind of shits that try to switch places with other and say the same thing simultaneously, in a creepy pitch. I’m thinking more Chinese clothes? Like those non-gender specific ones that i can’t remember the name of. Hm.... And now I’m disturbing myself with thinking too much about Flashy’s weird-ass weapon family.>crushing a thief to death with your manly bulk“You’re under arrest!” Ha! Wait. “And also me! But mostly arrest!” Nailed it.“You’re not a copper!” Despite the criminal scum’s furious denial of your responsibility, you know full well that Marines are allowed to arrest regular trash as well as irregular trash, and you decide to explain it to him.“Well, according to section 18, sub-section C, paragraph 4 of the. Marine Law Enforcement Duty Fulfilment Act, I can actual-““Getoffme!”“Um, no? Rude.”It take some a bit of careful manoeuvring to slap your handcuffs on him, securing his hands behind his back and pulling him to his feet. Oh, and you take the bag, too. Yoink!“Yeah, a handbag suits you,” the man sneers, looking st your new accessory.“Well,” you respond sarcastically, “... uh. Witty one liner.”Then you yank his shitty headband off, shove it in his mouth, and head back to the market to find his victim.Once you’ve turned in your pet scum, what do?>Call it a day and relax somewhere.>Go train.>Keep hunting for MORE SCUM.>Other?
>>3317477>Go train.>KAMI-ECome on guys we're only 1 point away from being able to use it in battle
>>3317469The only thing that I try keep consistent on the design, are the hairstyles: cut-chan it resembles a saber, extra straight hair for ka-tan, one eye covered as handle for jitte-san (suggestion of my bro), and with this two it's specular braid (fan's chain).Anything else I more than open to suggestion. I just won't have the time to act (promptly) on them.And the next slot is already for the "fuck you moon" moment, if nothing else memorable happens in the meantime>>3317464support
>>3317478Support so we can show those Straw Hats the power of KAME-E
>>3317477>Look for a gift/flower bouquet to give to our tattoo artist for covering our ass wih Kidd
>>3317477>Go train.Evil never sleeps, so while it's drinking it's black espresso of villainy to stave off the exhaustion of it's own devilry, we shall train ourselves to better handle it when it does get off the floor from sobbing it's monstrous tears!
>>3317477>Train Kami-eBecause I'm interested in seeing what Flashman even does in Kami-e training
>>3317477>go hang out with big sis and show her your cool new Carousel special move idea you just thought of
>>3317477>Train Kami-e
>>3317477>“... uh. Witty one liner.”>it actually made it inI feel strangely proud.>>Go train.We arrested a man today. We've technically gone above and beyond. I think that means we've earned a break from JUSTICE for some training.
>>3317478Support
>>3317480... okay, why does everyone love ‘fuck you, moon” so damn much?! Did I somehow reach peak funny with a throwaway line by a depressed alcoholic?!
>>3317491It's the whole "railing against things you cannot change while sobbing into your alcohol" that some people resonate with.
>>3317477>Call it a day and relax somewhere.Let's go around and annoy people
>>3317491Up until that point Klaus was successfully maintaining the illusion of 'dark and mysterious and cool drifter', so no one expected his dumbass side to bust through the wall like the kool-aid man.
>>3317477>Keep hunting for MORE SCUM.C'mon anons! How are we going to get Smoker to Grand Admiral without catching dangerous pirates?!
>>3317491The moon is a shiny useless bastard and deserves whatever abuse we can heap on it.Besides that, no clue.
>>3317491The moon is a prick dosen't even give a single flying fuck about hobo swordsmen!
>>3317477>Call it a day and relax somewhere.Can't wait to roll 100 6 times in a row when Dragon shows up.
>>3317483To be honest it would be weird to do it now.5 weeks since it happened?
>>3317503So focused on the destination that we forget the journey.
>>3317497Thanks, you just made me snort like an idiot, and now my dormmates have another reason to think I’m a weirdo.Looks like kami-e wins!>training with hobo-manYou COULD train kami-e on your own, but because having a teacher who can call you out when you screw up does, sadly, speed things up, you hunt down Klaus.He turns out to be in the mess, scamming free meals he isn’t entitled to.... why does bossman let him wander around here, again?Anyway. You hover over his shoulders while he sloooowly spoons a mouthful of jello into his gaping maw.“Train me.”“Did that. Did I beat your head so hard you got amnesia?”“No, but train me more! I want to learn kami-e.”“Hmmm.” He chews on the jello, despite it being jello, and thus not for chewing. “You reeeeeally want extra lessons, prettyboy?”“Just today! I mean, what else did you have planned? Going to find a cleaner’s supply closet to nap in?”Klaus’ eyes suddenly look worryingly shifty.“... Were you actually gonna-?”“Done here, let’s go!”—-An hour later, you’re surprisingly not beaten into the ground, because you’ve managed to successfully let your body drift and flow around Klaus’ (admittedly slowed-down) strikes, wearing you out but leaving you untouched.(Kami-e at 5/5! Now turned to D-rank technique!)“Don’t use it too often, you’re still wasting too much energy,” Klaus tells you between yawns, once he declared you ‘acceptable’. “But yeah, you can use it in a real fight now. Try not to fuck it up and die.”>(wipe a mock-tear from your eye) Thanks, I love you too.>Damn, that’s my plan for the day ruined.>mumblemumblethankyoumumblemumble>Other?
>>3317524>Thanks, Klaus! You're the best!Be endearing because it's training and self improvement is IMPORTANT!
>>3317524>(wipe a mock-tear from your eye) Thanks, I love you too.
>>3317524>>(wipe a mock-tear from your eye) Thanks, I love you too.
>>3317524>>(wipe a mock-tear from your eye) Thanks, I love you too.I think he's warming up to us, anons
>>3317524>>Damn, that’s my plan for the day ruined.
>>3317524>(wipe a tear from your eye) Thanks, I love you too.
Roll 1d100, WORST of 3.I doubt this will come to anything, but could be funny.
Rolled 69 (1d100)>>3317537
Rolled 29 (1d100)>>3317537
Rolled 36 (1d100)>>3317537
Rolled 73 (1d100)>>3317537Nat 1 lets go.
>>3317539Not even under 20
Damn, didn't get a nat 1, fuck up and call him dad. So sad. Too soon, I guess.>you're so kindYou wipe a mock tear from your eye. "Thanks, I love you too.""Find someone your own age, pretty boy," Klaus says, already ambling off to... yeah, probably sleep in a closet. Maybe you should warn the cleaning staff. "Besides, I'm too good for you."You flip him off from behind."I saw that."How the f->Skip to next day?>There's stuff srill to do! (What?)
>>3317549>Skip to next dayDid a big Justice, Uncle Klaus trained us some more. What a very good big important day!
>>3317549>>There's stuff srill to do! (What?)>Train pistolsIf the 3+ bonus stands we can unlock the ability to do Billiards! today....Pretend the targets are Klaus's face, or something.
>>3317549>There's stuff srill to do! (What?)Actually take bounty pictures
>>3317549>>3317557This. Face targets and all.Imaginary maiming is a powerful motivator.
>>3317557SupportWe need to show off our ability to do sword bullshit when our (non-alcoholic) sword dad comes to town next week, and Billiards is the best way to do that. If we train pistols every day this week then we might be close to making the 25+ mark to take it to the next level.
>>3317549>>3317557If we can do this, I'm all for it. Draw shitty portraits of him for target practice.
aight guys im off to bed gna update the char sheet to >>3317549 and call it a night try not to get us killed or worse successfully flirtAlso>>There's stuff srill to do! (What?)>Train pistols
>>3317549>There's stuff srill to do! (What?)Let's do our job while in bar getting shit-faced as a cover up.
>>3317563>>3317563>Train pistolsWith all the targets badly drawn renditions of Klaus (regular), Klaus with a pirate eyepatch, and Klaus sporting Gol Rodger's mustache.We can get Mina on board to make the targets and have ourselves some bonding time with her too.
If you guys wanna do HARDCORE pistol training, roll 1d100, best of 3.
Rolled 79 (1d100)>>3317567
>>3317566Fuck off Bob from HR I thought you were QM for a second. Fuck I need to sleep as well
Rolled 9 (1d100)>>3317567
Rolled 24 (1d100)>>3317567
>>3317557Support.I want to show off how cool having like 6 weapons for different situations is and not trying to wield all of them at once like a certain somebody.
Rolled 41 (1d100)>>3317567
>>3317569I'll be sleeping now too, seeing as my exceptionally loud dormmates will be getting up at stupid o'clock.>79 + 6 = 85, beat the 80 DC.All right, I'll write up training post tomorrow, have to sleep now. You were at 6 for pistols, you've got 10 now. Doubt you'll make it to 25 by next week, unless you train all day for the week, but oh well.I think nat100 anon still has his bonus if he wants to use it to boost pistol gain for a while, but will probably be more useful to save it.Night all, thanks for playing!
>>3317587Yeah, I'm saving it for later. Sleep well, QM.
Oh shit, yeah, and feel free to vote on what to do tomorrow morning after sword practice.
>>3317587>>3317592>vote on what to do tomorrow morning after sword practice.More shooting. Buff those gun skills as much as we can in the time we have left.On which note, goodnight. Sleep easy. I'm going to go collapse now.
>>3317587>6 for pistolsI swear we're on +12 because we trained it once during the timeskip?>>3317592>More shooting>Training sessions with Smoker and MinaWe won't get gains but it'll be cute
>>3317587We're at 12 for pistols according to you here QM >>3317173>>3317592>More pistol trainingMight as well spend as much time grinding it up since we can't improve much on our other weapons now, and it leads into a special move.
>>3317592>Pistol training
>>3317473IIRC, dino zoans are “Ancient” zoansstill, pretty much any other of the two types are usually better then zoan anyway
>>3317619Support
>>3317592>Flashman has inspiration for a new special move, grind pistol training.>>3317732I mean, I'll take dinosaur over cow but I'm still not big on Zoans in general.
I just realized. >epic swordsman>likes booze>trenchcoat>forty something years>shabby lookingIs klaus DMC5 Dante in hobo mode?Does klaus have brother too?
>>3318329I was thinking he looked like Auron from FFX
Then, once this reaches 25 we shall become the greatest photographer ever! Point being I really want us to get everything to 25. Except for seduction of course.>Pistol training
>>3318469It would actually be pretty funny if we pushed bullshitting, legalities, and navigation into the mid 20's to 30's and Flashman was actually extremely good at his officer work. It would definitely surprise the people that know him. At the same time, the other marine that know him purely by his work would think he's some super efficient officer running things smoother than most of the higher ranked, more experienced brass have in their own bases.
In before our version of Observation Haki is literally the Newtype flash.>Turns out we were supposed to be totally-not-Gilgamesh Newtype villain who was born into the wrong series, and is a lot goofier as a result, as opposed to being an arrogant douche.
Flashman! Just good enough at all skills to make achieving his level believable by the rank and file marines. Does anyone else think that the marines pit there captains and superiors in theoretical fights?
>>3318814Definitely, though in this case it's pretty obvious who beats who between Smoker, Tashigi, and Flashman.
>>3317587>More Pistol TrainingOn a side note we are at +12 Pistol Training before this post and since u just said we went from 6 to 10 shall i assume we are now at +16 or would the numbers have changed?
Good news, everyone! I’m an idiot! So yes, you were at 12, which means you rolled a 99 including the bonus, so you actually gain 5 points instead of 4 due to near critting.So Pistols is now at 17, holy crap.>>3318329Klaus, why are you such a hobo? This is great, I love the way-too-many swords he’s got strapped to him. The hair and coat are spot-on as well, so I assume you worked off the picture i posted at his first appearance? Dem narrowed eyes in the center...>>3318819Flashman, he has Cut-chan. Altermately, Mina swoops in and kicks everyone’s asses.Going to start thread early today because>be me, go to visit tourist trap>transport there closed for day due to safety issues>decide to be mature and go to bookshop to help education>buy weeb shit insteadFuck you all, anons, you made me spend my day’s allotted cash on One Piece.
>>3319658An education may help you with your futureBut weeb shit will help you forge an everlasting bond with anonymous strangers on the internet. And that's something you can't put a price tag on.
>99 including bonus dammit i cannot into mathIf there’s anything changing down a purse-thief through a crowded market has taught you, it’s that ranged options are important. And also that floral handbags aren’t your style. Very convenient though, the relieved woman gave you a snack from it. You can’t believe you’ve been missing out on such incredible snack-carrying capabilities.To think you thought they were just for lipstick...In any case, you find yourself back at base, drawing some absolutely brilliant pictures of Klaus. Here’s regular hobo-Klaus. Here’s him with a Gold Rogers’ moustach. Now another dressed as a bandit. Now another regular Klaus, but with a ‘SHOOT ME, I’M A DICK’ speech bubble.Genius.You proudly hang your masterworks from the pegs in the firing range, and -Promptly proceed to do pretty damn well.Sure, they’re stationary, but you go from ‘hitting more often than not’ to actually managing to hit precise areas. Straight through the eye! Straight through the forehead! Straight through - okay, these are pretty much scraps now.(Pistols now at +17.)(You guys voted for more Pistol training so roll 1d100, best of 3 again. I will also be accepting three rolls of 1d100 AFTER that, for a super secret special skill.)>>3319677... because it’s worthless?
Rolled 14 (1d100)>>3319688Flashman is a huge dork and I love him
Rolled 82 (1d100)>>3319688
Rolled 90 (1d100)>>3319688
Rolled 40 (1d100)>>3319688
>>3319698Lies, he is manly and suave.Still waiting for rolls 5-6 for your super secret special skill...>90 + 17 = 107You quickly sketch up a few more stunning pictures, amazed by your artistic prowess. Why take photos? Maybe you should just sketch your targets instead? As a bonus, you could draw them in stupid poses for shits and giggles.Oh, right, you’re supposed to be training.Artworks hung, this time attached to a zip line thats shoots them from one side of the range to another, you -Blast the absolute crap out of them.Huh.You stare down at your pistol, which teams up st you, like a smug hunk of metal going ‘See? I can be useful too! You abandoning bastard! Pay me alimony.’ Or something.“Not bad,” you praise yourself, then try to spin it around your finger by the trigger-guard. That doesn’t work out so hot, but you manage to avoid shooting yourself, so it’s all good.(+4 to pistols. Gains are smaller this time because you started from a higher skill than last time.)___(By the way, to anyone who cares about accuracy - Yes, I know the pistols should use balls instead of bullets. No, I don’t care.)>AWAITING LAST TWO 1D100 ROLLS.
Rolled 90 (1d100)>>3319738
Rolled 79 (1d100)>>3319738can people who have rolled in the 1st 3 attempt to roll in the 2nd? If so have this too
>>3319738I'm pretty sure round ammo is still called bullets so you're good imoDoes the 4chan Clover/Mimi app reader allow dice rolls?
>>3319738Pretty sure they're still called bullets so there isn't actually a difference >>3319745Hahahaha
>>3319749>>3319750Good, bullets it is, then. Also, have a pic of a simplified One Piece world map, showing routes to Reverse Mountain from all four Blues, but showing Raftel between North and West Blue. How does this work? I have no idea.>>3319746Yup, it’s for a separate event.>90(Gained +6 to new Drawing skill! You’re actually not too awful.)All right, you’re on your second day. After this, there’s be five days until Strawhats arrival.How do you spend the rest of the second day?>BECOME GOD OF PISTOLS aka more pistol training)>Train kami-e>Navigation training>Buy Clara a gift worthy of her life-saving acts>Something else?
>>3319773>Buy Clara a gift worthy of her life-saving acts
>>3319773>>Buy Clara a gift worthy of her life-saving actsBetter late than never. Will probably be pretty weird for Clara to see this dude she hasn't seen in a month+ come barging in thanking her
>>3319773>BECOME GOD OF PISTOLS aka more pistol training)
>>3319789Exactly I want to weird her out! Plus reinforce the dumb puppy image! Anyways I think a a basket of sweets and a decorative container with glazed peaches (what do you mean they have implications) as a center piece.
>>3319773Googling the OP maps, a couple of results actually show some fan-made images of Raftel theories. All of them seem to be in that place. I guess the idea is that it's in the hardest location to reach, with the Calm Belt and Red Line in the way and no method like Reverse Mountain past them.>>3319801I think I like the "endearing puppy" theme better than "critfailed at seduce" for Flashman's romantic life.
>>3319773>Buy Clara a gift worthy of her life-saving acts>>3319801I like that, with a note "Thank you for keeping Cut-chan and Ka-tan safe"
>>3319806Didn't say we weren't endearing in a retarded sot of way.
>>3319812PSSorry for the last visit, people told me dripping blood and bits of pirates all over the place is in poor taste
>thank you giftHolstering your pistol, you try to remember if there’s anything else you’re meant to do. Apart from your job, which you figure you’ve done enough of for today. It’s even afternoon already!Oh, right. You were going to get Clara a thank you gift. It’s been a few weeks, but even late manners count! Plus, she did save your life and then keep your weapons safe.But what can you get the woman who has... you don’t know what she has. Tattoos?>Clara is a woman! Tashigi is apparently a woman! Ask Tashigi for gift ideas.>You’re a strong, independent Marine who don’t need no shopping advice. Hit the markets!>You can’t go wrong with flowers, right? Classic.>Chicks dig swords. Buy her a sword.>Other?
>>3319833>You’re a strong, independent Marine who don’t need no shopping advice. Hit the markets!Yes, ohohoho yes. Yes. This will go well. Yeeeess.
>>3319833>Chicks dig swords. Buy her a s--Wait, no. That's Tashigi. But she IS a girl, so...>Clara is a woman! Tashigi is apparently a woman! Ask Tashigi for gift ideas.
>>3319833>>You’re a strong, independent Marine who don’t need no shopping advice. Hit the markets!Gotta give a bit of that personal Flashman charm
>>3319833>Grab Mina and Tashigi and hit the markets.Shopping with our imouto and onesan
>>3319852Support
>>3319833>Clara is a woman! Tashigi is apparently a woman! Ask Tashigi for gift ideas.Big sis! Help!
>>3319833>Clara is a woman! Tashigi is apparently a woman! Ask Tashigi for gift ideas.As much as I love our weapons we havent been spending much time with the Loguetown crew lately>Pistols at 21 We're nearly there I can't wait.
>shop me up // late vote to even up calling tashigi You hit the markets like a heavyweight boxer on steroids. They’re not as busy as earlier, but the traders are all still here, and you check out the stalls with an eye for gifts.Then you panic, because WHAT DO WOMEN LIKE?! Swords? Is that just Tashigi? Jewelry? Clara was wearing a bunch, yes, but it was more skull studs and nose piercings than pretty sparkly stuff. Chocolates? You might eat them all yourself...Screw it. It’s time to use the Tashigi-signal! By which you mean it’s time to use your Den-Den and call her.“Hi, Flashman!” She picks up pretty fact, voice chirpy. “What do you need?”Hey, you don’t always call when you need something! Maybe. “I need help.” Dammit. “I need to ->buy a woman a gift.”>buy a thank-you gift.”>buy a woman a thank-you gift.”>Other?
>>3319857Changing to >>3319855
>>3319870>buy a woman a thank-you gift.”Marine academy has drilled into Flashman to tell all the operation details in a timely manner
>>3319870>buy a woman a gift.”Peaches!
>>3319870>buy a woman a thank-you gift.”
>>3319870>buy a woman a thank-you gift.”Please Tashigi bossman will only suggest cigars
>>3319870>>buy a woman a thank-you gift.”
>>3319749The clover app does thats what I use
>implying clara wouldn’t love cigarsYou never know, anon.>pertinent details- buy a woman a thank-you gift,” you tell her, voice strung with desperation.“Um. How grateful are you?”“‘Thank you for saving my life and then looking after my swords‘ grateful.”“Wow! She looked after your swords? Yeah, you’d better get her something nice. Do you know what she usually wears or eats?”“I don’t know about food, but she usually wears a black leather pants and waistcoat combo, with silver chains hanging off them,” you describe. “No shirt. And combat boots. Oh, and do tattoos count as ‘wearing’?”“.... You know some interesting people, Flashman.”“Haha, thanks!”“Well, most of my suggestions would be pretty useless, but... flowers are usually a good bet.” Ugh, you knew that one! “Or If you have mutual friends, maybe ask them for advice?”Huh. You COULD ask one of her co-workers. They’d know what she likes, right?>Head to the parlor and fstealthily ask one of her coworkers!>It’s dead plant sex organ time!>”… Can’t I just buy her a sword, Tashigi?”>Other?
>>3319895Ask the coworkers
>>3319895D-d-doubles
>>3319898>Head to the parlor and fstealthily ask one of her coworkers!Seems legit.
>>3319895>Head to the parlor and fstealthily ask one of her coworkers!Buy her a dinner of fsteak
>>3319895>Head to the parlor and fstealthily ask one of her coworkers!She didn't suggested sword it seems she is self aware
>>3319907>ID has changed for some reasonThat's probably troubling
>>3319895>Head to the parlor and fstealthily ask one of her coworkers!Time for Flashman to get his fstealth skills on. The f stands for FLASHY obvs.
>>3319895>Head to the parlor and fstealthily ask one of her coworkers!Hopefully no future Supernovas will stroll into the parlor this time around. Did we ever get some credit for ferreting out Kid's location with our detective skills?
>>3319895>>Head to the parlor and fstealthily ask one of her coworkers!We can use the pretext of planning another tattoo if she asks.
>>3319907This actually would be great Smoker and friends hiding behind corners watching trying to make sure we don't screw it up
>>3319907>>3319913Sfuck syoooooooooooouuuuuu>when in doubt, stalk via coworkersAfter thanking Tashigi (but not to the level of needing to buy her flowers or a sword), you stealth it up to the tattoo parlor, like an assassin, but without the killing people part. Unless they’re criminals. Actually, you’re like a secret agent, on a top-secret mission to gather intelligence! Perfect!You peek in through the window, then the door, seeing one of the staff drawing up a design. It doesn’t look like Clara herself is here at the moment, either not on shift, or out back in the staff-room.Now... you will become as unto a ninja.Lowl, or whatever his name is, looks at you as you cunningly sneak in. “Why are you moving so weirdly?”“Stealth,” you whisper, looking around rapidly. “Shhhhh.”“... Should I press my panic button?”“No! I’m a Marine! You know me! And I’m also not here.” You tiptoe closer, with all the subtlety of a dead rhinoceros in someone’s living room. “I need to buy Clara a thank you gift. Give me ideas.”“... Flowers?”“Wow. Everyone sucks today.”Lowl sighs, putting his pen down and rubbing his forehead. “Dude, we’re coworkers. We don’t even work the same shift all that often, and when we do, it’s because we’re run off our feet and don’t have time to talk.”“So... you admit you suck?”He fixes you with A Look. “No. Look, I know there’s these candies she really likes? I mean, it’s not a big thing, but she hasn’t been able to get them for a while. I guess if you could find some for her, she’d be pretty happy.”This sounds promising. “Great! Where does she normally get them from?”“Li’l Sugar’s Candy Shop, over on Milk Street. The candy’s called honey-gems,” he grumbles, going back to his drawing. “Now please go arrest people or something.”Wow, it’s almost like people aren’t intimidated by you. On the other hand, you have a lead!To the candy store?>Yes>Wait, there’s something else... (what?)
>>3319938>Wait, there's something else... (what?)"... D'you want anything while I'm there?"
>>3319938>YesDetective Flashman is on the case. No morsel of delicious evidence will go untasted on his watch.
>>3319939You know what plus one to this
>>3319939>>3319939Support. Only fair to reward your informants. Then CANDY!!!!
>>3319938>YesIf asshole pulling our leg he will pay for itWe can also buy some stuff to do shine on the tattoos she seemed excited about it.
>>3319950The shiny stuff is super rare and also involves bleeding sea kings? I doubt we'll be able to get our hands on it easily anywhere off the Calm Belt / Grand Line. Probably why Flashman had to pay $$$ for his own shimmer. >>3319939Ignore my previous vote, supporting this
>>3319938>>3319939>Wait, there’s something else... (what?)Support for asking if Lowl wants anything from the candy store.I had a thought. We just learned Drawing as a skill. Is this only for quick drawing pistols to shoot or can it be applied to other weapons as well? Say like a certain katana from her sheath to perform Iaijutsu?
>>3319957Drawing as in Pictures, my dog.
>>3319959Apparently I can't into words and context. End me like my highschool acting career
>>3319941Support.A gift basket of sweets!
>>3319938>>YesWe can pick up something for the kid while we're there.
>oh no flashy why are you so adorableYou spin on your heel to leave, reconsider, and spin back. "... D'you want anything while I'm there?"Lowl stares. “... Bag of chocolate drops.”You finger-gun at him. “Good choice!” Wait, you’re being sneaky! You don’t have any finger-gun silencers, unfortunately, but you whisper “Good choice!” quieter, scuttling backwards towards the door.Lowl slowly waves at you as you leave, bell jangling above the door.IT’S CANDY TIME, DIABETES-HAVERS.Milk Street isn’t too far away, the candy shop nice and obvious. You bust in, scattering a trio of children, and saunter over to the counter.“Store-keep! A bag of your finest chocolate drops!”“Heya, Flashy,” Polkin says cheerily, moving to weigh out the drops from a jar behind him. “Your usual as well?”“Not today, I’m sort-of working.”“Really?” Why does he sound so disbelieving?“Yes, really! This is payment for an incredibly cheap informant. With a sweet-tooth.”“Huh.”“... Actually, get me my usual as well.”Polkins nods, bagging those up too.“Aside from that,” you go on, leaning across the counter to avoid touching those sticky children, “I gotta know. Apparently you’re out of stock of ‘honey-gems.’ You know where I could get some?”Polkins whistles low and long. “Oh mean, honey-gems... sorry, Flashy, you’re not gonna get any of those for a while.”“Seriously? Why not?”He looks you in the eye, face distraught. “Because the supply ship bringing the most recent order in was captured... by pirates.”... Dear, sweet sea gods. Pirates stole your candy.“That’s twenty beri, by the way.”>Pirates?! Which crew?!>Well, damn. When does the next delivery come in?>Is there absolutely no-where I could get some?>Other?
>>3319975>Pirates?! Which crew?!If they're pirates stealing shit, we have a duty to cut that shit out.
>>3319975>Pirates?! Which crew?!They disobey the law AND hold the town's candy hostage??? These fiends need to to be taken DOWN.
>>3319975>Pirates?! Which crew?!Flashy didn't know the true face of evil until this very moment
>>3319916>KiddOh shit, yeah, forgot about this. You can pretty much assume you got a fancy ‘good job’ commendation letter from HQ, and a little medal for ‘services rendered’ to South Blue. Smoker got most of the kudos, but he mentioned your tracking him down as being important in his dispatches. Also, there was partying all over South Blue.
>>3319975>Pirates?! Which crew?!Do you think they’ll let us have some candy in exchange of taking a cool bounty photo?
>>3319977Support. This puppy shall bare his teeth!(and look adorable in the process)
>>3319975>Pirates?! Which crew?!
>CANDY-STEALING WHORES“Pirates?! Which crew?!” This is the worst thing you have ever heard, in the history of ‘ever’.“Don’t bother,” Polkins sighs, serving a small girl a bag of fluorescent powder. You’re pretty sure it’s sherbet and not drugs. “Apparently it’s some rookie crew trying to get in big with one of the Pirate Emperors. Something about them liking candy, so they’re stealing ones from the Blues that you can’t get on the Grand Line. Good thing most of my delivery came in on a different merchant fleet.”You clench your fists, struck by the audacity of these worthless scum. What kind of degenerate snatches candy from the mouths of starving tattoo-artists?!“Just tell me their name,” you vow. “That Emperor hasn’t put them under protection yet, right?”“Not that I know of,” he admits. “Well - they call themselves the Meowka Crew, and they’remstill hanging around in the sea around Loguetown, but that’s all I know. Trying to hit more merchants, I guess.”“Your honey-gems will be avenged!”“Uh, thanks? I mean, the delivery was insured-““I must go!” You fling the beri down on the counter, snatching up the bags of sweet, sweet sugar. “If I die, remember me!”“That’s, uh, not really neccess-“You flee the store, JUSTICE empowering your stride. After a quick detour to drop off Lowl’s payment, you head to>HQ! Smoboss will have heard of these guys, right?>the docks! You’ll get passage on a ship exporting candy, and wait for it to get hit! They must be looking at ship manifests.>the flower shop! ... What? Clara needs something in the meantime.>Other?
>>3319999>HQ! Smoboss will have heard of these guys, right?Just ask Boss-man if anyone's doing anything about them. Maybe listen for more gossip with a Den Den Mushi up.
>>3319975>Pirates?! Which crew?!Criminal scum, stealing candies from a whole town.I get stealing from children, fek 'em, but here's a gift at stake!Go Flashman, snap 'em!
>>3320000DOUBLE QUADS
>>3319999>HQ! Smoboss will have heard of these guys, right?BOSSMAN! Tis time to smite pirate scum!
>>3319999>HQ! Smoboss will have heard of these guys, right?>Picking a fight with the big mom pirates over foodFlashman and Liffy are gonna be besties at this rate.
>>3320000o shit son, didn’t see dem quads until anon pointed them out. Add a +2 to any skill you like, or save it for a re-roll!
>>3320003Support
>>3320000Support
>>3319999>>HQ! Smoboss will have heard of these guys, right?
>>3319999>HQ! Smoboss will have heard of these guys, right?If they're hitting merchant ships I'm surprised he hasn't gotten onto their case sooner. Either they started recently or he had bigger fish to smoke.
>>3320006Gimme dat General Fitness, QM.
>>3319999>HQ! Smoboss will have heard of these guys, right?Now it's personal, lets gather the posse and go.
>papa-smosmo You beat feet back to HQ, filled with a burning fury. And also candy.“BOSSMAN,” you politely announce yourself, as you throw his office door open and hurl yourself in. “TERRIBLE NEWS! That you probably know about.”“... That doesn’t sound like news.” The Captain is clearly hard at work, lounging back in his chair, boots up on the desk. It’s only a one-cigar day, apparently.“Well, it’s news to me!” You kick the door shut behind you, bouncing over. “Have you heard of this crew called the Meowka Pirates?”“Yeah. Just took ‘em out this morning.”... Oh. “Interesting. Did they, uh, hypothetically speaking, that is to say, um, theoretically. Um. ... Hmm.”Smoboss looks at you, one eyebrow slowly raising. “Did you have a stroke, brat?”“... Did you sink their ship?”“That wasn’t a no, but I’ll assume you’re all right. And no, it’s still afloat. Probably gonna be auctioned off soon. Why?”“Aaaaand.... what about the stuff on it? That they stole? Hypothetically speaking?”“If we can trace the owners, they’ll get it back. Otherwise, auctioned off as well. Why?”You lean in, palms pressing against his desk. “I need to get someone a thank-you gift. Apparently their favorite candy is on that ship, and non-where else in Loguetown.” You look him in the eyes. “Boss. I need that candy.”Smoker stares back, face blank. “That is, bar none, the weirdest thing I’ve ever heard you say, kid.”“I can say weirder?”“Please don’t.” He sighs, then reaches for another’s cigar. You’ve made it a two cigar day. Oops? “You can go check if the stuff you want is there, then get in contact with the owner and see if they’ll let you buy it. Dumbass.”>YOU’RE THE BEST, SMOBOSS~!!>Can I take Tashigi? I need to show her what a real present looks like.>Why were they called the Meowka pirates, anyway?>Other?>>3320017AYE AYE
>>3320024>You're the best, Boss!
>>3320024>>YOU’RE THE BEST, SMOBOSS~!!>>Can I take Tashigi? I need to show her what a real present looks like.Oh my god what would have happened if Flashman decided to jump on a ship carrying candy?? ...Apart from Smoker deciding that today would be a five cigar day
>>3320024>YOU’RE THE BEST, SMOBOSS~!!>Do you want anything?Maybe candy that taste like cigar? Or is at least shape like one?>Im taking Mina and Tashigi with me bye!
>>3320028Support
>>3320024>Can I take Tashigi? I need to show her what a real present looks like.Kinda want to troll the shit out of Zoro when he appears in a few days.
>>3320029>>3320024Supporting all of this. Especially the candy cigars kek
>>3320028Smoker: Hey, where’s the idiot puppy?Klaus: He didn’t turn up to this morning’s lesson...>BUDDY-COP ROAD/SEA-TRIP ‘FINDING ENSIGN FLASHMAN’ ENSUES
...I can't believe I forgot about our cute little jitte monster.>>3320024Yo QM ignore my vote >>3320028and put me down for >>3320029Bonding with the Loguetown crew!
>>3320034...this is a timeline I'll miss.>>3320024>>3320028Support
>>3320024>>3320029This.
>>3320029Supporting. Grab Big Sis and Little Sis and let's get ourselves some candy. (And some for papa too)I also don't think Tashigi has had any interactions with Mina yet, so that'll be cute.
>>3320024>>3320029Support. >>3320034On the one hand, Flashman would never get to live this fuckup down. On the other hand, Buddy cop Papa Smoker / papa(????) Klaus needs to happen at some point QM.
>a concatenation of vote’s“YOU’RE THE BEST, SMOBOSS~!!” Then yuu give him a blinding grin and finger-guns as he facepalms. “Hey, do you want anything? Candy that tastes like cigars? Candy shaped like cigars? Candy that you literally smoke?”“I don’t think that’s poss-““I’ll-keep-an-eye-out-i’m-taking-Mina-and-Tashigi-with-me-bye!”“Wait, wha-“Door flung open, you proceed to escape with all due haste, leaving a confused secretary in your wake.You manage to fumble your Den-Den out, even as you rush towards the paperwork departmental offices, and call Tashigi.“Hey, Fla-““NO TIME! MEET ME AT THE DOCKS!!”You hang up, proud to have got your message across, and slam into the offices. “MINA!!”She peeks up from collating some files, the other staff pausing to watch. “Um... yes?”“DROP WHAT YOU’RE DOING! There’s a candy emergency at the docks!”“A... candy...?”“NO TIME TO EXPLAIN!” You swing her over your shoulders, paperwork swirling in her wake, and run. RUN, to the docks!Damn, you’re rocking this ‘thank you gift’ thing.Ignoring the cheering child on your shoulders (apparently bring carried at speed is fun), you make it to the docks in record time, spotting Tashigi already waiting by the entrance, worried face and hand on her sword.“You made it already! Good!”“Flashman, what’s the problem? And why are you carrying Mina?”“Hi, Ta-san!” Mina waves happily from her regal position.>We’re getting candy.>Important survey of the Meowka’s cargo!>Um... teamwork exercise.>Other?
>>3320046>Important survey of the Meowka’s cargo!
>>3320046>>Important survey of the Meowka’s cargo!
>>3320046>>Important survey of the Meowka’s cargo!Let's go team. Leave no candy untasted!
>>3320046>Important survey of the Meowka’s cargo!Technically might as well do it cut some off the work for our best boss
>>3320046>Important survey of the Meowka’s cargo!Mina can learn about bureaucracy from the master himself.
Binged through this quest, pretty great so far.Although now that the quest has turned into "Weapon Sperg Quest" instead of "Photographer Quest" it's not quite as fun as it used to be
>>3320056I can understand that, but how boring would it be if all we did was take pictures of the action happening, rather than being *in* on it? Would that really be any different than just following actual canon events as they happened, just with some weirdo snapping pictures in the background and probably dying very quickly?
>srs bizness“Important survey of the Meowka’s cargo,” you announce. You are a professional. Honest.Tashigi frowns. “Isn’t that the surveyor’s job? I mean -”“Captain’s orders!”“Oh! Well, all right then.” She adjusts her glasses, obviously relieved. “Shall we go?”“Let’s!”You step to her side, walking together into the docks and towards where the Meowka’s ship languishes. “By the way,” Tashigi adds, “why ARE you here, Mina?”Mina looks down at you. “Um. School trip?”You nod furiously. Tashigi stares between you in disbelief. “Okay...”The Meowka’s ship is easily seen. Its prow is a giant metal... cat... thing. Like a robot, but more stupid. More importantly, it seems obviously reasonably undamaged, so hopefully the cargo is in good shape.Tashigi fetches notebooks and pens from the terrible dock-dude you’d once semi-interrogated, while you quickly give Mina some instructions; simple things like, ‘don’t tell Tashigi we’re really looking for candy’, and ‘tell me if you spot any that look like cigars’.Pretty soon, your fellow Ensign returns, beaming with pride in her valiant duties. “All right,” she says, giving you your own writing equipment. “Are we going to split, or go together?>Let’s stick together, gang!>I’ll take Mina, you go alone, and we’ll each take half the ship.>You take Mina, I’ll go alone, and we’ll each take half the ship.>Other?>>3320056 #Thank you, and there’ll be more photography when they leave Loguetown, I promise! Which will be soon.
>>3320056Being purely a photographer would get old fast, especially if this quest ever makes it to post timeskip one piece events. I mean who wants to sit on the sidelines taking pictures while Luffy and Law punch you-know-who in the face?But you can bet we'll still ask Ace to pose for a pinu- I mean pose super coolly for his updated bounty pic when we run into him, instead of fighting him.
>>3320064>>Let’s stick together, gang!This is a bonding excuse disguised as work after all.
>>3320064>Let's stick together, gang!
>>3320064>>Let’s stick together, gang!
>>3320064>Let’s stick together, gang!
>>3320059Thing is, I started reading because the premise was unique and interesting. Now you could just call this One Piece Marine Quest and nothing would change. And a vast majority of the actions taken recently have been about power leveling Flash's combat skill. It just feels samey when compared to most other shonen fan-fic quests. I still like Flash as a character though.>>3320064>Let’s stick together, gang!
>>3320064>Let’s stick together, gang!Of course this are foodstuffs one need to check if they are in proper conditions! There is probably even regulation that covers it! Definitely! Treat your sister to treasure of sweets! We can drop some regulations knowledge on Mina.
>>3320065You can try to ask him, if you pass the DC to resist staring in awestruck silence at his abs.>this isn’t a horror movie so no need to split up and die“Let’s stick together! Mina can learn from both of us how to properly collate information on a pirate’s spoils, and we can... Uh....” think, Flashman, think! “Compare notes!” A+!Fortunately, Tashigi is... weirdly gullible when it comes to people she likes. You almost feel guilty. “Okay!” She beams at the pair of you, followed by your mighty trio clambering up the gangplank and onto the ship proper.“All right, let’s start on deck move onto the cabins and galley, then onto the holds. All right?”>Sounds good!>Aaaactually, how about we start in the holds?>Other?
>>3320079>Sounds good!Don't get greedy... Hey wait a minute, why are we nervous? Ultimately, we're just ensuring the right cargo gets to the right person, right? Isn't that fine?
>>3320079>Sounds good!
>>3320080Kinda. Not in fully official way.
>>3320079>Drooling over Ace DCThe hardest fucking DC in the quest desu. But even if we fail I believe in Flashman's ability to power on through with asking once he's picked his jaw off the floor. Also>Sounds good!We KNOW they have the candy, let's see what other goodies they have on board. >>3320075Honestly you probably won't see any powerlevelling past this thread because QM has made it clear we're only going to improve by getting into proper fights right now.The last few threads have been a training arc that will allow Flash to enter the Grand Line to take photos of even scarier pirates - if he was shit tier at defending himself then Smoker wouldn't even entertain the thought of taking him along with he chases after Luffy, and Flash would be stuck in Loguetown.
>>3320075I will definitely take this into consideration, anon. This quest was actually meant to be about photography, with combat only if you failed to escape from a less-than-friendly criminal. Thanks to a load of crits during training, I can see why anons went for ‘holy shit he’s a combat prodigy’ (seriously, some of those rolls were bullshit), but I will be adding more photography to try and correct some of this. It’s too late to go back to the original plan, especially now Flashman will be traveling with Smoker, but I’ll certainly make sure it’s clear his duties are primarily of the taking pictures side of things.I am planning a high-stakes photography competition later on, if that helps, though it won’t be for a while.>>3320085This is a good point, now you’re heading onto the Grand Line, you WILL need those skills to survive when you fuck up and get noticed. Originally you were going to be running around East Blue for ages, after all. Flashy’s stealth is still awful, though, so...In Grand Line terms, you’re still weak even for Paradise standards. You’ll be fine against most early mooks and rookie pirates that have just entered the Line, but more experienced ones or DF users can kick your ass easy. Hiding behind Smoker will become your special skill.
>aye aye, big sis!“Sounds good!” You sketch a jaunty salute, feeling Mina make a similar motion. You all beam happily at each other, caught in the pure and beautiful currents of teamwork.Which quickly crash and burn.“So much... rigging...” you groan, dragging your pen onto paper to mark down yet another length of rope. “Whyyyyyyyyy?”Tashigi gives you a disbelieving look. “Because... it’s a ship?”“Sure, but do they have to leave it all over the deck? Store it properly, you incompetents! I’m already bored counting this stuff!”“It’s been five minutes...” Mina whispers from your shoulders.“Five minutes... that I’ll never get back...” you lament in horror.Tashigi throws a small plank of wood at your head, which, admittedly, you probably deserve.>Roll 1d100, best of 3, to not whine like a little bitch while doing boring work
Rolled 58 (1d100)>>3320095
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>>3320085>The last few threads have been a training arc that will allow Flash to enter the Grand Line to take photos of even scarier pirates - if he was shit tier at defending himself then Smoker wouldn't even entertain the thought of taking him along with he chases after Luffy, and Flash would be stuck in Loguetown.Good point, I'll stop complaining about the constant training sessions now.
>>3320097Gasp he won't wine like a bitch? Just like a spoilt princess?
>>3320095+10 from regulations? Or is it different skill?
>83, i’m so proud of you flashy, you’re a big boy nowFor the next twenty minutes (twenty! Twenty whole, entire minutes! Of 60 seconds each!), you keep your mouth firmly free of complaints. You’re actually all kind of getting into the swing of things, calling out supplies and numbers in an upbeat rhythm, Mina doing her best to learn all the names of parts and what they’re used for.Finally - FINALLY - you!re done, the entire deck listed and tallied.“To the cabins!”“AYE AYE, SIR,” you and Mina declare and salute simultaneously. Tashigi might squeal a little in delight at bossing around another Officer. You pretend not to notice.It’s the crew’s cabins first, and dear sweet ocean-going gods and spirits, you regret everything.“We have to open ALL of these?!”“Every cupboard, every chest, every bag, unroll every hammock,” Tashigi conforms.You hate life. And pirates.>Roll 1d100 to find anything interesting, middle of 3>>3320104Short attention spans are no joke, anon! They’re a serious affli- oh hey, what’s that—
Rolled 91 (1d100)>>3320112
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>>3320114Apparently these guys had some good stuff.
>>3320115Ka-ching!
>>3320115Gasp! Do we find the legendary honey Glazed Peaches!?.... or some devil fruit or whatever.
>99 and a 91...It’s when you’re rooting through a chest of books and paperwork (you picked this one because it wasn’t full of unwashed clothes, sorry Tashigi!), that you find something interesting.“Uh, Tashigi? I think bossman might be interested in these.” You wave the binder at her, causing her to immediately stop her task of gingerly rooting through her own chest. You understand. Her one smells weird.“These are... ship manifests?”“Right! Looks like routes for them as well, someone was definitely getting them specific ships to target.”Tashigi frowns, still flicking through the pages. “But why would this be in the crew quarters, rather than the officers’ or captain’s?”Uh. You have no answer for that one. Not until you get to the next file. “I... think we might want to talk to whoever owned this chest.”She peers over, intrigued. “Why?”“‘Cause it looks like they might copied those manifests from their Captain, because they’re actually a Revolutionary. One dumb enough not to burn the evidence.” You show her the assorted letters, some coded, held within the file. “Jackpot~!”There may be some high-fiving after that. You’ll never tell.(Revolutionary information acquired! Traceable ship manifests acquired!)It takes a full two hours to go everything else in everyone’s quarters and the galley, leaving only the holds to search.For that sweet, sweet candy.“We found it!” Mina cheers with delight, as after several boxes of stolen property, you come across a small crate marked ‘Honey-Gems (4 BM)’.Tashigi perks up. “Found what?”>Well... it’s like this... (actually explain the truth)>I think I heard something from upstairs! Quick, go check it out, Tashigi!>Other?
>>3320130>Well... it’s like this... (actually explain the truth)
>>3320130>>Well... it’s like this... (actually explain the truth)Oh boy looks like the jig is up. At least we got some sweet, sweet revolutionary info out of this sweets quest.
>>3320130>>I think I heard something from upstairs! Quick, go check it out, Tashigi!DENY DENY DENY
>>3320130>Well... it’s like this... (actually explain the truth)>>3320133Shush, we are a good boy.
>>3320130>Well... it’s like this... (actually explain the truth)Flashy don't mess with your big sis too much
>>3320132Support.Be a man Flash! You did it for candy your not ashamed.
>>3320137We did it for candy for somebody else because we were told they might like it as a gift which we feel obliged to get them because they saved our life.Flashy is a pure soul.
>>3320140Also we got a lead about the revolution out of all this? Smoker is going to be torn between smacking us or giving us congratulatory headpats.I bet that revolutionary would have come back under the cover of darkness to retrieve those manifests if Flashy wasn't around to secure the scene.
>oh shit, it’s the fuzzYour shoulders slump as Mina slaps a hand to her mouth. Curse her happiness! “Well... it’s like this... you remember when I called you about a thank-you gift?”‘That was a few hours ago, so yes.”“... Right. Well, it turns out that the woman in question likes this sort of candy. Aaaand these guys stole the only supply of it in Loguetown.”Tashigi folds her arms. “So you made up a story about surveying the ship, just to find the candy?”“... Yes.”She stares at you, face expressionsless. “I’m amazed.”“Is... it really that dumb?” You wince.“Yes, but I’m mostly amazed Captain Smoker was actually sober when he called me up, and told me why you were planning on getting me to the docks.”.......... Oh. Shit. You try not to twitch. “You - knew? All this time?”She smiles as sweetly as the candy you’re trying to retrieve. “I wanted to see how long it would take for you to confess.”“So... you’re not mad at me?”Her smile widens.“You’re mad at me, aren’t you.”It wiiiiiiidens.“HEY, LET’S LOOK FOR CANDY FOR BOSSMAN!!”“Ooh, let’s!”>Roll 1d100, best of 3 to find suitable Smokandy
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Rolled 67 (1d100)>>3320147SMoker's the best~
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Rolled 16 (1d100)>>3320147Thank God we didn't whine like a bitch then
>>3320151Nice
>>3320151Lewd candy for papa. That's not a cigar.
>>3320156It's a honest mistake. They look so similar and none of us including big sis didn't notice!
>>3320151Yup, its absolutely a five cigar day for Smoker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNuN-YbvN4Y>69 hur hur that’s the sex numberUnfortunately, despite three enthusiastic searches, the closest you can find to a suitable candy are chocolate cigarettes.“It’s just not the same,” Tashigi sighs mournfully, as you stare down at the offending products.You place a reassuring hand on her shoulder. “It’s all right.mthis just means the perfect gift is still out there. Waiting. Maybe it’ll appear at any moment!”CRASHes promptly sound from above, followed by screams, and the smashing of... wood?“Pirates! Help!”The three of you stare up at the deck, where the sounds originated.“I... think we found his present?” You suggest.Tashigi is already running, sword drawn. “Look after Mina!”>Obey orders and stay here with Mina.>Stay with Mina’s, but go onto the deck.>Ditch Mina, run to back up Tashigi.>Other?
>>3320169>Stay with Mina, but be near the stairs just in case.
>>3320169>>Stay with Mina’s, but go onto the deck.We can put our pistol training to use.
>>3320169>Stay with Mina’s, but go onto the deck.+>Call the boss.
>>3320169>Stay with Mina’s, but go onto the deck.
>>3320170>support Also make sure we keep the documents safe
>>3320169>>3320170This. Tashigi can take care of herself but best to be in a position where you can jump in as easily as possible.
>>3320169>Obey orders and stay here with Mina.
>>3320170Support. We much protect Mina, the documents and the honey-gems with our lives!
>>3320170Supporting.It's better that we pick any pirates that make it below deck off at a chokepoint (the stairs) with our pistols, rather than risk being swarmed by them in close quarters.
>>3320172+>Ask Mina if she can swim. Throwing lolis of board is the beat way to secure they wont get taken hostage.
>>3320176>>3320177Support this and add on.
>>3320170+1>>3320182Anon Mina is a devil fruit user she'll sink like an anchor.
Sorry, was busy.Okay, it LOOKS like staying down below wins closely over going on deck? Your priority is protecting the cand- Uh, Mina. And the documents. But mostly the candy.
>>3320192But mostly Mina. Human life > Documents > Candy, in the end. We're fabulous, not an asshole.
Stay with Mina belowdeck by the stairs>>3320170>>3320174>>3320175>>3320176>>3320180>>3320181Stay put with Mina where you are belowdeck>>3320177>>3320184Go onto deck>>3320171>>3320172>>3320173
>>3320196>>3320192And forgot the most important quote of all kek
Rolled 69 (1d100)>positioning As Tashigi disappears, you move to lurk by the stairs, with Mina climbing down from your shoulders, Above you, you hear Tashigi,,, yelling in confusion? Followed by more crashing, and sounds of metal hitting metal.>Roll 1d100, best of 3
Rolled 17 (1d100)>>3320201
Rolled 40 (1d100)>>3320201the suspense
Rolled 27 (1d100)>>3320201
Rolled 32 (1d100)>69 + ?? = ?, Versus 40 + 50 = 90“Is it getting louder?” Mina tugs at your coat as she whispers. staring up at the steps. It does see to be kind of loud, really - no more screams, but you hear more clashes that might be swords, and... a massive, reverberating “MROOOOWWWRR!!”.What the crap.>Stay down, Tashigi will call if she needs help.>Go and check things out,AND>Roll 1d10, best of 3
Rolled 3 (1d10)>>3320207>Stay down, Tashigi will call if she needs help.
Rolled 10 (1d10)>>3320207>>Stay down, Tashigi will call if she needs help.Us bumbling in might distract her too
Rolled 2 (1d10)>>3320207>>Go and check things out,
Rolled 3 (1d10)>>3320207
Rolled 8 (1d10)>>3320207>Stay down, Tashigi will call if she needs helpMina is a priority until the last moment.
>>3320211Ayy ..QM you did mean d10 and not d100 right>>3320207>Stay down
>>3320216Hahahaha I meant 100Also I suck>EVERYONE PLEASE DO 3 1D100 ROLLS INSTEAD
Rolled 24 (1d100)>>3320207>Stay down, Tashigi will call if she needs help.>>3320220
Rolled 75 (1d100)>>3320220Hand over a reward for the nat 10 QM
Rolled 54 (1d100)>>3320220
>>3320220dice+1d100
>>3320222It’s not like it was a nat 100, dammit.Anon who rolled 10, you can have, uh, a +1 to a skill.>>3320224Options field, anon!
>>3320224Put it in the options anon.
>>3320224Alright, app reader doesn't do dice rolls.Fucking phone posting
>>3320222Crit on a d10 ain't that impressiveI was actually really surprised that QM gave us an ability for the last one
>>3320225I DON'T HAVE AN OPTIONS FIELDUnless I use the web browser on my phone but I don't want to deal with 4chan ads
>>3320229It’s less for ‘good job getting a 10!’ and more ‘sorry for fucking up’. You guys put up with my shitty spelling and terrible autocorrect enough.But yeah, won’t do it after this one.
>>3320229Penalty for QMs screwupBut fair enough>>3320225Alright if the +1 still stands put it into observation haki to make it 7/10
>>3320232>>3320232Observation Haki is already at 7/10, so it'd be 8/10
>>3320236>>3320231Sure then +1 into observation haki to make it 8/10
>>3320232Actually 8 now, you got a bonus one a while back during timeskip.>>3320230aaaayy, guess ur fukked>32 + ?? = ??, versus 75 + 50 = 125“JUST GET CUT ALREADY!!”Tashigi’s furiously scream easily reaches down to you, followed by the most godawful screech of tearing metal you’d ever heard, crumpling and clattering as something massive falls, the ship itself swaying even harder.Silence.“You can come up, now!”You and Mina glance at each other, shrug, and head up to see what all the commo- um. Okay.There’s... a giant, beaten-up metal cat toppled across the deck, giant rents in its chassis. And the prow’s figurehead is missing.“... Was the figurehead actually a giant cat robot?”“Apparently so,” Tashigi sighs, already getting her whetstone out, “one of the crew was hiding out in it, and tried to get away when he thought we’d gone. Good thing it was terrible quality, but I still don’t know how I cut through that thing.”(Tashigi has gained ability to cut through thin metal!)Huh. Guess you know why they were called the Meowka Pirates.(Dumbass pirate and trashed cat mecha captured! Honey-gems acquired! Smoker needs more cigars!)>Head back to base with your loot!>Go to the tattoo parlor!> ... Ice cream time.>Other?
>>3320244>Head back to base with your loot!Gotta give these documents to the Boss.
>>3320245SupportWe need to see how many cihars are in his mouth!
>>3320244>Get those documents to Boss
>>3320244>Head back to base with your loot!
>>3320244>Head back to base with your loot!and we tecnically need to buy the honey-gems that we have retrieved.Ah, being lawful good
>Tashigi has gained ability to cut through thin metalWhoops, looks like we gave her a head start on "cutting damn near anything" over Zoro, who only starts learning that concept at Alabasta.
inb4 finding those documents leads to an Admiral being in Logue Town to face off against Dragon and the canon is butchered.
>>3320244>Head back to base with your loot!We need to hand off those papers ASAP. The Honey Drops won't get their hands on the leg-leg fruit and walk away anytime soon.
>papa, papa, look what we brought youThe three of you troop back to base victoriously, once the pirate is confirmed as dead, and the mecha as trashed enough that no-one will try to steal it.Plus, the actual surveyors turned up to check on the ship, so that was awkward.But! Most importantly, you swan into base like you own, and up to Smoker's office like you aren't a regular cause of increased cigar consumption."Mission complete!" You saunter into his office, crowing your glory, while the bossman just looks to Tashigi."Got his candy then?""Yes sir. Actually admitted to his intentions, too.""Astounding."You cross your arms in a totally non-sulking way. "I'm right here.""And we're all very happy for you," bossman says, smirking as taps a cigar out in his ashtray. You stick your tongue out at him. Maturely. "On a more serious note, you should have a look at these, sir," Tashigi rescues you, stepping forwards to place the files down on his desk. "We also took down a pirate who was hiding aboard ship, and a... giant mecha cat."Smoker pauses in reaching for the files. "What?""A giant mecha cat, sir. The pirate was piloting it."Smoboss looks towards you with narrowed eyes. "Did you bring Grand Line levels of bullshit with you when you came here?">Uh. Yes?>It's not my fault! Probably!>I decline answering that question.>Other
>>3320262>It's not my fault! Probably!No idea why any bullshit would follow me, boss.
>>3320262>>I decline answering that question.
>>3320262>>I decline answering that question.Hahahahahaah no that's Luffy's job.
>>3320262>it's not my fault the world orbits around me!>now, about thet gift
>>3320262>I decline answering that question.
>>3320262>It's not my fault! Probably!I blame our father, personally.
>>3320262>>I decline answering that question.Laugh it up, just wait till he sees we've brought a side order of REVOLUTION with that candy. >>3320268Which on - 2/5 are confirmed bullshit magnets and bio-dad also attracted a ton of bullshit in his time too
>>3320263Support just for that add on.
>>3320262>>I decline answering that question.Poor papa, he thinks THIS is peak grand line bullshit. Just wait 5 days, a storm is coming.
>how dare uYou sniff, looking away as you Keep your arms crossed. "I decline to answer that question.""So that's a yes," Smoker mutters, looking through the files. You can see the moment he realizes what they are. "Seriously? They left thìs just lying around?"You and Tashigi briefly explain the circumstances, while Mina plays with your hair. You should probably put her down soon, but oh well."Good job, Ensigns," Smoker finally says. Pulling out his den den. "And now get lost, I need to call this in, and you don't want to have to talk to the Brass."From the way Tashigi flees, you suspect he's completely right, and run after her. Damn, she's fast when escaping from superiors, huh?>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)>Anything else to do on base? (What?)>Check out the bounty office. >Other?
>>3320284>>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)
>>3320284>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)Then>Check out the bounty office.
>>3320284>>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)Give Clara the damn candy already. We had to fight a mecha cat for this!...Then see if we can fit a final pistol training session before nightfall
>>3320284>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)
>>3320284>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)Did we take photos of the mech btw?
>>3320284>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)Then>More pistol trainingWe need the ability to pull off ALL the sword bullshit if we want to impress our Strawhat dads
>>3320284>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)Get Mina some reward candy too for a job well done before dropping her off at base. Even if she did end up revealing our 100% secret plan.
>>3320284>>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)Then supporting >>3320288 and >>3320293for MOAR PISTOLS>>3320296>Secret planThe plan was never secret because Smoboss spoiled it all, boo
>>3320284>Head to the tattoo parlor! (And swing by the candy shop to pay for it, too.)Make sure to get Mina some as well.
>>3320302What?Some tattoos?
>>3320305>TattoosYesBut really probably candy
>>3320305Some candy.
>>3320288You HID from a mecha cat for that!>>3320292We can say you did, sure. Start a scrapbook of 'bullshit I have seen.>candycandycandyAfter a quick stopover to pay for the candy (and get some for Mina) you head to Ink Inc. to throw said candy at Clara, your artist and savior.She's just coming from the staffroom as you enter, nodding in recognition. "Problem with the tat?""No, it's great," you promise. It is, after all, the sweetest tattoo in existence. "I just wanted to say a really late thank you for the whole 'hiding my uniform and looking after my swords' thing.""Huh. Well, no problem. I like my clients being not-dead."You reach into your jacket pocket, pulling out a paper bag of sticky goodness. "So you won't accept these honey gems, then?""... Give those here, or I'll rip your arm off."You give them, very quickly, Clara opening the bag and visibly brightening at the sight of the round, oange-yellow candies. "Seriously? How'd you get these?"You attempt to look mysterious. "I have my ways.""And how'd you know I like these?"You point at Lowl. "He told me.""Hey!""Well, thank you. That's a less creepy explanation than I was worried about." She pops one in her mouth, and gives you a thumbs up. "Awesome. You want any more tattoos, let me know.">I think I'm good for now, thanks.>Well, actually... (tattoo quest intensifies)>Other?
>>3320310>I think I'm good for now, thanks.How can you improve on perfection.
>>3320310>>I think I'm good for now, thanks.I'd like to get another some day, but it ought to be after something significant happens. Not just a random 'I have time and an idea', you know?
>>3320310>I think I'm good for now, thanks
>>3320310>I think I'm good for now, thanks....does Flashman even have any money left after splurging on the Dragon tat and his fan children?
>>3320310>>I think I'm good for now, thanks.>>3320317Don't forget he needs to pay his pistols alimony
>>3320310>I think I'm good for now, thanks.
>>3320314Support.Besides didn't we gets some chocolate for Lowl when we visited candy shop for the first time? Or did we eat them?
>>3320317Well, you wouldn't be getting another dragon size one, but you don't pay for your quarters, food or uniform, so your other expenses are basically a) toiletries and b) the occasional snack or candy. Hell, even your jitte was paid for by the Marines (or was it?).
>>3320324On the way from the candy shop the first time to the Boss' office, we dropped off Lowl's chocolate.
>>3320326Thanks must have skimmed over that.
>>3320325We discover that our pay was cut till its repayed when?
>>3320332The implication I see here is Boss is secretly hella proud that we took up the Jitte and are apparently gifted with it, so much so that he took the cost for an actual Jitte on the Marine's budget.
>>3320325I think Boss himself brought buying one so he himself bought one or he put it on unit expanes.
>>3320332>>3320335>>3320336Who knows ~>muh tattoo"I think I'm good for now, thanks," you say, showing off bit of claw poking up above your collar. "Can't improve on perfection!"Clara looks smug. "That's true." Then she pops another candy in her mouth, which ruins the effect somewhat.Goodbyes said, you head back to base for a good night's sleep. You have to get your ads kicked in the morning, after all.>After 7am training, what do?(All right, I gotta sleep! Be back in a few minutes if there's any questions, then bed. Night all!)
>>3320341>See if the Bounty Office needs anything from you.Good night, QM
>>3320341>PistolsWe're on 21+ if I have my count right, we get it to 25+ then we pull some real gun-fu when using our billiards special move.Also night QM!
>>3320341>Train pistolsThanks for running!
>>3320341>Pistol trainingAlso yesterday someone suggested a scene with both Mina and Flashman jitte training with papa.
>>3320341>See if the Bounty Office needs anything from you.It's time to get back to the roots of this quest.
>>3320341>>Pistol trainingThen we can check out the bounty office / actually take some pictures afterwards.
>>3320341Check out the bounty office, then make with the shooty.
>>3320341>>Train pistols
>>3320350Support
>PistolsOne more bit of training in pistols to get us up to 25 and I think we can say that we are good enough with weapons for the time being. We will have opportunities for close, mid, and long ranges. Meaning that we can boost our photography skill and a few others to become even better at our job.
DING DONG, GUESS WHO GOT BACK TO THEIR HOSTEL TO FIND THE 7AM BITCHES GOOOONE? Hint: it’s meeeee. Let’s see if we can ride this thread until 3am my time. Warning: it’s 6pm and I’m drinking again.>bang bang shooty shooty>Roll dem 1d100s, best of 3, mein players.
Rolled 97 (1d100)>>3322211
Rolled 72 (1d100)>>3322211
Rolled 5 (1d100)>>3322211
>>3322219Okay, I love rolls like this as much as the next AnonBut this getting rolls as good as ours and as consistently as we do makes me nervous about the inevitable moment the dice decide we've gotten enough
>97 + 17 = 114After morning getting-your-ass-kicked with Klaus, you made sweet, sweet shootings with your pistol.(Pouncing Raccoon +1!)First, there was your preparation - drawing up pictures of Klaus. It was, you knew, an important part of the design process, and an incredible morale booster to shoot him in the face.Next, after pinning them to the belt and turning it on, was actually shooting the utter crap out of them. You set the speed higher this time, and while it’s harder at first, you find yourself compensating for the increased speed soon enough, starting to place yourself further back as well.You’re not going to be shooting over your shoulder any time soon, but you’re kinda pleased with yourself. Especially when you manage government shoot both ears off the same Klaus within two seconds.“I am a god of shooting things in the face!” You throw your hands in the air as you crow VICTORY (after making sure the pistol’s safety is on).“Yay,” says one of the infantry on the next range.You sulk at his lack of enthusiasm. If only those Academy jerks could see you now! Then someone would actually appreciate how awesome it is for you to do all this!(Pistols +3! Drawing +2!)>Check out the bounty office>Stalk the streets as an agent of JUSTICE>Socialize (with who?)>Other?>>3322235I’m starting to wonder if Flashy's a D, because these rolls are ri-D-iculous.
>>3322247>Bounty OfficeWith how gung-ho the Boss is, I'm surprised we even *have* a bounty office.
>>3322247>Bounty Office
>>3322249It’s basically just the place the new bounty posters arrive at, or where bounty hunters come to turn in prisoners (or heads) and collect their cash. Now gou’re here, they also collate reports on which pirates need new/updated pictures.
>>3322247>Check out the bounty office
>>3322247>>Check out the bounty office
>bounty with extra coconutTraining done, you get down and dirty with DUTY. By which you mean you check out the bounty office.“Morning, Sheila!” You breeze in with a casual grin and quick finger-gun at the lady in question, who doesn’t bother looking up from her crossword puzzle.“New photos needed,” she says, shoving a stack of files across at you.You mock-swoon. “Your attention to detail warms my heart!”“Go away.”“Goiiiiiing~” Somehow, the patented Flashman charm remains imeffective on Sheila. You’ll try not to cry too much over it, mostly because you kind of think she’s an asshole.You settle down in an empty chair (wheee, spinny!), and professionally peruse your pirate papers.A couple of brand new pirates, who’ll probably die within a month. Oh, hey, Alvida apparently has a new appearance thanks to a Devil Fruit (that’s kind of weird), so she needs an update. Madman Jinku lost an eye, needs an update. Black Cat Kuro is... wasn’t he dead? Huh, guess not. It’s been years though, so another photo for him!Well, they eouldn’t be reported to you if they weren’t suspected to be around Loguetown’s water, but what a pain in the ass. There’s usually only two or three come at once...>See if you can hunt down anything about one of the pirates (which?)>Lurk at the docks in case of FILTHY PIRATE ARRIVAL.>Hit up the less reputable bars for rumors and hearsay. Not heresy, that’s a different thing.>Other?
>>3322283>See if you can hunt down anything about one of the pirates (which?)>AlvidaIf a Devil Fruit changed her appearance, then it'll probably be a big change. Seems a priority photo.
>>3322283>Hit up the less reputable bars for rumors and hearsay. Not heresy, that’s a different thing.
>>3322283>>See if you can hunt down anything about one of the pirates (which?)>Black Cat KuroDead people should stay dead. We have to eliminate the source of the infection or the zombie horde will be unstoppable.
>>3322283>See if you can hunt down anything about one of the pirates (which?)Alvida
>>3322283>See if you can hunt down anything about one of the pirates (which?)>AlvidaShe is the one in need of an update the most
>>3322283>See if you can hunt down anything about one of the pirates (which?)>Alvida
>that wascally piwate Hmm... it’s a Devil Fruit-created transformation, that sounds pretty big. In fact, the new description describes her as completely altered - if it weren’t for the same name, symbol and crew, witnesses would likely have thought it was an entirely new pirate.Their description pretty much consists of ‘smoking hot’.... Helpful.She’s also apparently teamed up with the Buggy Pirates, which means two Devil Fruit users working together. Not good. Hopefully this is only a temporary alliance, but even so, it means you’,l need to be on the lookout for two Captains, plus both their crews.What a pain.All right, so target is set - and the files places here (and Buggy) as heading towards Loguetown. Now what?>Talk to the dock workers. Maybe they’ll give you a heads-up if her ship comes in?>get yourself assigned to one of the Marine ships doing a patrol. You’ll be aboard for a couple of days, but those little boats are speedy, and cover a lot of ground. Uh, sea.>Check around Loguetown. Maybe she’s already arrived?>Other?
>>3322302Support.
>>3322313>Talk to the dock workers. Maybe they’ll give you a heads-up if her ship comes in?
>>3322313>Check around Loguetown. Maybe she’s already arrived?Chance for random encounters ahoy!
>>3322313>>Talk to the dock workers. Maybe they’ll give you a heads-up if her ship comes in?
>>3322313>Talk to the dock workers. Maybe they’ll give you a heads-up if her ship comes in?>BuggySoon Flashman will be able to feast his eyes on a living legend.
>to the ship-place!You head for the docks, with the beginnings of a plan. Admittedly, you’ve never really worried about Pirates that aren’t already somewhere in Loguetown, but then, this time there aren’t any such. So a possibly approaching one will have to do!The docks are as busy as ever, bustling with workers loading and unloading crates of goods, catches from fishermen, and making sure boats and ships are seaworthy. The question is, which I Of these guys are more likely to report on a pirate’s presence than to cover it up?>That guy over there - the sleazy looking one trying to slack off in a corner?>That honest-looking slab of muscle carrying a whole crate by herself?>The huffing, puffing short dude trying to load up some boxes (and failing)?
>>3322334>>The huffing, puffing short dude trying to load up some boxes (and failing)?Give him a hand with that box using our +17 BODY, then he might be more inclined to help us out.
>>3322334>>That honest-looking slab of muscle carrying a whole crate by herself?The thing about good, honest hard working types is that, by and large, anyone up to shady shenanigans tends to assume they're too dense to be worth noticing.Which means they often know more than said shenanigators would like. I don't know if that's a real word but I want it to be.
>>3322334>The huffing, puffing short dude trying to load up some boxes (and failing)?
>>3322334>>The huffing, puffing short dude trying to load up some boxes (and failing)?Support helping him to load up the boxes
>>3322350Support
>shortie There’s a tiny bundle of weediness desparately trying to shove some boxes into s near stack, and... it just ain’t working out.So, like the noble and valiant hero you are, you wander over to help.“Hey,” you say brightly, before grabbing a box yourself, and ohwowtheseareheavyow - managing to swing it on top of another. “Want some help?”The teenager looks torn between relief and uncertainty. “Um, I’m meant to be... welll...” He slumps. “Yes, please?”Exactly what you wanted to hear! You give a quick salute, and start heaving the boxes, letting the dockworker handle the lighter-looking ones.“This seems a big job for one guy,” you say casually, getting in to the rhythm of that mysterious thing called ‘actual, physical work’.“Not for most of them,” the guy says, sounding despondant. You also can’t help but notice how he refers to his coworkers as ‘them’ instead of ‘us’.“Then... shouldn’t they be doing it instead?”He slumps down further, not really answering. “I guess.”Ooookaaaaay.>So hey, seen any pirates in these here parts?>You need a new job, dude.>(Just stare at him pointedly until he explains)>Other?
>>3322362>So hey, seen any pirates in these here parts
>>3322362another stray to adopt boss! or not. >man, what's with the mood?
>>3322362>>(Just stare at him pointedly until he explains)Who could deny Flash's soulful eyes?
>>3322368Okay supporting this instead. Make small talk while unloading to loosen him up a bit before we talk about PIRATES
>>3322368I'll run with that, supporting
>>3322368Support
>>3322362>So hey, seen any pirates in these here parts?Couldn't really care less about him
>little mr angst“Man, what’s with the mood?”Dockdude won’t look at you, just hefting boxes. Gotta admit, he’s a fast worker when it’s stuff he can actually lift. “I, uh. I’m not really... any good at this.”You look over his body. Yeah, the whole ‘strenuous physical work’ thing... probably isn’t the best fit. “Well, you’ll get better, right? Put on some muscle! Eat right! You’ll be built up in a couple of weeks!”“... I’ve been here three months.”>Oh. Then you suck.>Well... maybe your metabolism is... I got nuthin’.>I think it’s time to get a new job. Something non-strenuous. Like... information-gathering!>Other?
>>3322379eh, IC we are lawful puppy-goodOOC, seems a pretty blatant hook, if not collegated to the plotline, it's usally funny shenanigans
>>3322385>I think it’s time to get a new job. Something non-strenuous. Like... information-gathering!...minion?
>>3322385>>Well... maybe your metabolism is... I got nuthin’.What's his diet like? Because all the exercise in the world means jack if you eat nothing but shit.
>>3322385>Have you been to a doctor about that? If you're not gaining muscle over three months from lifting *this* stuff and eating right, then there might just be something wrong!
>>3322385>Well... maybe your metabolism is... I got nuthin’.>>3322386We're not puppy good, we're idiot good. Like Luffy levels of idiot. At least socially.
>>3322390SupportThis is weird if he's here for 3 months and eats well he should have developed some muscle by now...
“Well... maybe your metabolism is... I got nuthin’.” You shrug. “Maybe see a doctor?”“I already did,” wussy dockdude mutters, shoving the last of the small boxes onto its pile. “I dunno, I’m just not building any muscle. It’s wei-““Hey, tiny!” Oh. It’s the bulky woman, the one who looks like she could deadlift a horse by herself. She ambles up with a smile, clapping a massive hand onto Weedy’s head and ruffling his hair. He sways with the movements, looking like he wants to die. “Got a Marine friend to help out, huh?”‘Tiny’ opens his mouth to reply.>(Let him answer)>He sure did!>I was just passing by and thought I’d help.>Other?
>>3322401>>He sure did!
>>3322401>(Let him answer)
>>3322401>I was just passing by and thought I’d help.
>let the man speak dammitYou look at him. He looks at you.“N-no,” he finally mumbles. “He just, um, was walking by. And volunteered.”The woman beams. “Aw, that sure is kind! Just don’t take up any one’s time, okay, Tiny?” She gives him another heavyweight hair ruffle, cussing the kid to almost fall over, then a slap on the back (definitely falling now), followed by a hearty guffaw as she leaves.“Wow,” you say, as dockloser drags himself up again. “That was... a thing.”>Roll 1d100 for ???, best of 3
Rolled 85 (1d100)>>3322415
Rolled 4 (1d100)>>3322415
Rolled 63 (1d100)>>3322415
Rolled 28 (1d100)>>3322415
>>3322416Good! Let the puppy flow through you!
Man, what are he chances these guys are criminals and 'Tiny' is in a similiar situation Cody was in when Luffy met him?Or maybe I'm reading WAY too deep into this.
>>3322423Better than me. Because I'm thinking he ate week week or fragile fragile fruit when he got drunk or somthing! Witch clearly is reaching so you at least have something plausible.
>85 + 8 = 93(Observation Haki +1/10, now 9/10!)“She means well,” Weedy McGee sighs, dusting himself off.“Yeeeah.” You’re not entirely sure about that, actually. Not from her second hair-ruffle, and the weird sense of ‘wrong-wrong-danger-loss’ that illogically flashed through you. What the hell was that about?>Anything more to say to Shrimpy?>Make with Alvida talk!>Other?
>>3322429>... You sure about that, kid? I might not be that much to look at, but I'm still a Marine. You can tell me if there's a problem.
>>3322431supporting
>>3322429The subtle plot hook is confirmed>so... Have you heard or seen anything suspicious? I'm hunting pirates! Their faces to be precise
>>3322431support
>>3322437Support.Did you guys ever decide on Flashman's first name? I wasn't following this quest during char gen.Or is Flashman forever to be known by his last name only?
>>3322440Harry
>>3322441Oh right, that was it! Thank you Anon.
>>3322431Support. Our breaking the law senses are tingling.
>>3322437Gee whiz, how did you detect something was up? I sure done goofed.>interrogate the loser“... You sure about that, kid? I might not be that much to look at, but I'm still a Marine. You can tell me if there's a problem.” This is a blatant lie. You are clearly fantastic to look at. Admitting as such, however, doesn’t seem humble enough to put dockdude at ease.That said, he looks at you with blatant confusion, and no sign of panic or embarrassment. “Um, no? The only problem I have is... well. You already know. I’m bad at my job, and everyone knows it.” He sucks in a deep breath, actually straightening. Wow. Dockdude looks almost determined! “So - thanks for helping out, really. But there’s nothing to worry about; I’m gonna hand in my notice soon, and find something easier.”>Well, good luck on that, I guess. You do you. (Dismiss concerns, move on to Alvida-based matters)>All right then... but let me know if something happens. (Stay suspicious, moved on to Alvida-based matters)>[Certain options locked, you didn’t theorize or sense anything useful]>Other?
>>3322450>Well, good luck on that, I guess. You do you. (Dismiss concerns, move on to Alvida-based matters)Guy said he's fine, take him at his word.
>>3322450>All right then... but let me know if something happens. (Stay suspicious, moved on to Alvida-based matters)Guessing the rest of the dockhands are I league with pirates / smugglers / whatever and shrimp isn't, either due to being too new or too useless. Muscles was checking in to make sure he wasn't spilling what beans he did know to Flash.
>>3322450>[Certain options locked, you didn’t theorize or sense anything useful]Wait, hang on.>“Yeeeah.” You’re not entirely sure about that, actually. Not from her second hair-ruffle, and the weird sense of ‘wrong-wrong-danger-loss’ that illogically flashed through you. What the hell was that about?Is she somehow siphoning his gains?>All right then... but let me know if something happens. (Stay suspicious, moved on to Alvida-based matters)
>>3322450Don't worry Qm, we still like unsubtle you
