Previous threads: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=One%20Piece%20Bounty%20Photographer%20QuestMC Pastebin: https://pastebin.com/XGUgpV79Cover-art kindly provided by our noble artiste, Draw-anon, who kindly took time off repainting the Sistine Chapel for us. Look upon our prettyboy protagonist. Look upon his devilish smile and despair.In last thread’s episode of Harry Flashman and the Orders From Your Superiors That Will Continue To Be Ignored, you found yourself shooting the crap out of Fan Lady, who turned out to be a bad guy. Who’d’a thunk it? After letting her escape, you caught up with the rest of the crew, including new recruit Fop, and got a shiny new rapier. Mmmm, swords. Klaus turned the training up a notch, and papaSmo expressed a desire to legally become Mina’s papaSmo. Now you’re on the way to Alabasta, as the QM desperately tries to delay you long enough that she can reread the manga. Will this cunning plan work?! Probably not.We now return you to your scheduled idiocy.
>40 lmao shitAt midnight, you get summoned to the deck once more, blindfolded once more, and have to run through the same damn movements once more. Or, well, a thousand times more. At least Klaus calls it quits after that, rather than making you move on to practicing a different attack.(General Fitness +1)... You still have to come back at 7am, though.>Pick metal-cutting/kami-e/billiards (or something else)
>>3415362Metal cutting
>>3415362Kami-e
>>3415362>Metal cutting
>>3415361So idea for training Kami-e if the right situation ever comes up: Standing on deck during a storm, or any other event that makes the boat rock, with swords out stretched and use Kami-e to keep them perfectly parallel to the deck, possibly while meditating on them. Might give good results/bonuses.
>>3415362>metal-cutting
>>3415362>Metal-cutting I like my basic offense.
>>3415362>metal cutting
>>3415374Imaginative training methods may well get better results than just regular training.>metal-cutting>Roll 1d100, best of 3
Rolled 52 (1d100)>>3415391
Rolled 27 (1d100)>>3415391
Rolled 8 (1d100)>>3415391
Rolled 46 (1d100)>>3415391DAMMIT CAPTCHA LET ME ROLL
Rolled 45 (1d100)>>3415391
>>3415397Captcha says ‘No’.Is it me, or is all your training shit lately? This is because of you sickoes who were trying to lewd Tashigi. Shame on you.>52Metal-cutting training in the morning goes... okay.Not great, but you think you see a marginal improvement. Maybe. If you squint.Klaus throws a rock at your head at the end, so maybe not in his opinion.(Metal Cutting increases to B.25! Background Awaking +1 for Ka-tan, Jitte-san and Fan Twins due to general maintenance.)(Two free actions for today, choose first one.)>Random event/encounter>Train/study (what? With who?)>Socialize (who?)>Other?
>>3415408>>Random event/encounter
>>3415408>SocializeWith Yu.
>>3415408>Random event/encounter
>>3415408Train swimmingSocialize with cut-chan
>>3415408>>Socialize (who?)Ask Tashigi for advice on metal cutting. She's got it down, maybe she can tell us where we're going wrong.
>>3415408>Socialize (who?)Our babies>Train/study (what? With who?)Try training metal cutting with Tashigi
>>3415408>>3415419Supporting this. We're not that bad but it doesn't hurt to talk to big sis senpai about all this.And didn't the rolls turn to shit after we were told Alabasta was only a few days away making us only a few days away from Garp?
Rolled 58 (1d100)>>3415408Rolling to see God's opinion on lewding Tashigi.
>>3415419>>3415408SupportAnd our rolls have been meh lately as a tradeoff for that nat 100 completely getting rid of our rapier malus. Quit whining.
Rolled 10 (1d100)>>3415425Rolling for the god's opinion on lewding our weapons.
>>3415433That would be a firm "no" then.
>>3415408>Ask Mina about her Devil Fruit.If she's comfortable talking about it.
>>3415425No god can save you from my wrath if you try to lewd your sister, degenerate!I’m lumping Tashigi training and socializing votes together, by the way, so this comes out as the winner.>shigi digiTashigi is busy reading the day’s newspaper when you track her down (Xiaolong pirates have had their bounties increased, you notice), though she looks up as you approach. “Good morning!” Ugh, Why is she so chirpy? Doesn’t she know anything before midday is ‘shouldn’t be awake’ time?You flop down in a seat beside her, scowling. “No. It’s a shit morning. The worst.”“... It’s probably not that bad?”You scowl harder at the Unfairness Of The Universe. “I can’t figure out metal-cutting,”Tashigi hmms,looking disbelieving. “I thought you already had?”“Sure, like... MOST of the time. If the metal’s thin or kinda of shit. I can use it in combat, but it’s not as reliable as it could be, you know?”“Well...” She perks up a little. “How about I help you out with it, and... maybe you can help me with something?”>TO THE DECK RIGHT NOW>What kind of something?>Sure, I’ll teach you how to draw stubble on better.>Other?
>>3415361>as the QM desperately tries to delay you long enough that she can reread the manga. Will this cunning plan work?! Probably not.>sheMan what this quest and its gender reveals>>3415408>Ask Mina about her DF power
>>3415450>Sure, I’ll teach you how to draw stubble on betterTeasing big sis is always a good time
>>3415450>>TO THE DECK RIGHT NOW
>>3415450>Sure, I’ll teach you how to draw stubble on better.
>>3415450>As long as I don't have to clean the latrines even longer as a result of what I'm helping you with, sure!
>>3415450>>What kind of something?
>>3415450>>Sure, I’ll teach you how to draw stubble on better.It is the solemn duty of every brother to give their sister shit whenever possible.Let it never be said that we are derelict in our duty.
>>3415450>>Sure, I’ll teach you how to draw stubble on better.
>>3415450>Sure, I'll teach you how to draw stubble on better.>TO THE DECK RIGHT NOWCourse, we're happy to help big sister however she needs. She's not escaping WELL EARNED teasing, however.>>3415452>sheHuh. Hadn't even noticed.
>>3415450>>Sure, I’ll teach you how to draw stubble on better.Kek. Careful Flashman. Your daddy is showing.
>important lessons in facial hair care“Sure,” you agree, nodding seriously. “I’ll teach you how to draw stubble on better.”Tashigi’s eyes narrow as she glares at you. You suspect she’s trying to figure out whether you’re messing with her or honestly dumb enough to think that’s what she wants, so naturally, you keep an innocent and enthusiastic expression, eyes guileless.“That’s... not what I wanted,” she finally grumbles. “And the stubble was fine, anyway! I had everyone fooled!”“Especially Yu...”“Pardon?”“Nothing! So, uh, what was it you wanted help with, then?”She looks unsure now. “Well - you know how much I love Shigure. I’ve trained with her for so long now.”Yeah, yeah, you don’t need sword backstory, you of all people don’t need to be told that a sword is a sweet, darling, stabby child that one develops a natural and loving connection with.... Is this why Smoboss keeps calling you and Tashigi ‘sword-freaks’? Hm. A mystery, to be sure.“But...” Tashigi looks almost ashamed now, head ducking. “The fact is, I’m not increasing my skills as... rapidly as I’d like to. Of course I’m still training as hard as I can, but - I’m thinking of learning dual-wielding with Kashu.”Kashu? Oh yeah, the meito she won.>I think that’s a great idea! You know what they say, a sword in each hand keeps the doctor away! ... I’m pretty sure that’s right.>So you’re trying to copy me, huh? Understandable, I’m an incredible role model.>Cool, whatever, but seriously, you need better stubble skills. Everyone in Renaisse was an idiot.>Other?
>>3415485>I think that’s a great idea! You know what they say, a sword in each hand keeps the doctor away! ... I’m pretty sure that’s right.I honestly don't know which one of these idiots will try to triple wield first and that's beautiful
>>3415485>Of course you should learn dual-wielding!>TO THE DECK RIGHT NOW
>>3415485>>So you’re trying to copy me, huh? Understandable, I’m an incredible role model.>>Plus, while I'm obviously going to be the one to take down Zoro, if by some chance you happen to run into MY TARGET, then you'll probably do better against three swords with two.
>>3415485>I think that’s a great idea! You know what they say, a sword in each hand keeps the doctor away! ... I’m pretty sure that’s right.>But it couldn't hurt to work on your ability to disguise yourself. If more places have dumb rules like the last one.
>>3415492>three months later>tashigi and flashy competing over who can literally juggle the most swords during combat>more swords tied to their knees and elbows>zoro: what the absolute fuck>also zoro: that’s the best idea ever, why didn’t i think of that?
>>3415501So we become killer b
>>3415485>>So you’re trying to copy me, huh? Understandable, I’m an incredible role model.
>>3415506We aren't black enough or stylish enough to pull that off....but...somewhere out there....someone is. And he's probably on Kaido's crew after eating some Octopus Zoan.
>>3415506Speaking as someone who’s never actually seen Naruto, allow me to be Zoro. Ahem. What the absolute fuck.
>>3415511https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdRBEx1iup4Mute if you don't like the music but Killer Bee's style WORKS for him and it's HELLA deadly.
>>3415511Killer B. Dumbed down version: He’s partnered up with an eight tailed Kaiju that lives inside him and he can transform into it. His Acrobat style kenjitsu is based on hip hop dancing, and excels at unpredictable attacks. He aspires to be the world’s greatest rapper. The man would not be out of place in One Piece.
>honestly, a moustache would be better“So you’re trying to copy me, huh? Understandable, I’m an incredible role model.“ Sure, you occasionally ditch your job so you go challenge princes to duels, or take down an enemy, let them go, eat ice cream and then neglect to mention said enemy to your boss, but still! You do your paperwork real well, and ain’t that the most important thing?No?Oh. Well, anyway.“I’m not planning on picking up every weapon I can find! I just think dual-wielding would cover a couple of weaknesses, is all.”“Well, I think that’s a great idea! You know what they say, a sword in each hand keeps the doctor away!” You pause to consider. “I’m pretty sure that’s right.”“That’s... Yes, exactly.” You can see the exact moment Tashigi gives up. It’s beautiful. “So if I help with your metal-cutting, maybe you could show me the basics of dual-wielding?”You finger-gun, because it seems appropriate. Or maybe finger-swording would be better? Is that a thing? Maybe you should ask Klaus, he’s the sword expert. “You’re on. To the deck!”>Roll 2d100, best of 3. 1st is metal-cutting, 2nd is dual-wielding.
Rolled 8, 86 = 94 (2d100)>>3415536
Rolled 38, 37 = 75 (2d100)>>3415536Knowing my luck, mediocrity awaits
Rolled 80, 93 = 173 (2d100)>>3415536Ganbatte, big sis!
Rolled 16, 93 = 109 (2d100)>>3415536
>>3415480Either a typo or BPQM super manly man's man image has been shattered and everything I know is a lie.>Pic related but not nearly as manly as BPQM
>>3415551Yep. OP's a woman. It's why she's always thirty for Ace Abs.
>>3415558You don't have to have a vag to appreciate some nice absNo homo
>>3415558Well that doesn’t mean much. I’m a dude and Ace’s abs make me a little weak kneed.
>>3415551I'm laughing so hard trying to imagine how exasperated OP must be, since this has been explicitly mentioned by her twice now. I feel like we'll reach the end of the quest, and there will still be people who don't know.
>>3415558But what if it was just a ruse?!
>>3415551OP is gril. Told us thread 1. >>3293115
>>3415564Please anon eveyone knows that girls on the internet is just a myth
>>3415540Aww, if you’d rolled exactly the same numbers, I’d have given a bonus. Close!>>3415551I’m a 5’ 0” skinny midget with no dick, and I just painted my nails this morning. If you choose to believe this is ULTRA MANLY, godspeed, but I can’t help you. No-one can.>80, 93, noiceUp on deck, you begin with metal-cutting, because Tashigi is nice enough to help you out first, and you take shameless advantage of that. Ha!It turns out that you’re over-thinking things, which is... unusual for you. Standing still and slashing act bits of scrap metal turns out to be far less effective than actually pretending it’s a fight and focusing on your target as an enemy’s weapon, or an actual obstacle to be removed.Higher-quality metal is still a problem, at least if it’s thick, but you’re pretty confident in cutting the average pirate’s blade now. A little more, and you’d call yourself ‘very’ confident of the same.(Metal-cutting to B.4!)As for Tashigi, she takes to wielding both Shigure and Kashu like a duck to eating bread and then choking on it. Or, uh, water. One of the two.There’s a bit of trouble at the beginning, but she’s learned to wield Shigure with her off-hand in a pinch, so that helps. You wouldn’t call her ready to dual-wield in actual combat, but by already being an excellent swordsman with a single blade, that’s about three-quarters of the issue already gone.By the end of the lesson, Tashigi can at least parry strikes close to her with Kashu, even if she can only attack with Shigure. Once she can attack or defend with both at the same time without difficulty, you both agree she’ll be ready to kick ass in an actual fight, but for now, regular-one-sword ass-kicking only.>2nd free action?>OR random event/action.(Also still rereading Alabasta. Wow, Chopper was so... unusual-looking back then...)
>>3415578>>OR random event/actionmah mystery box
>>3415578>>Go ask Mina about her devil fruit.Remember OP. The rebellion army attacking the capital was millions strong.
>>3415578>OR random event/action.>cutting the average pirate’s blade nowNice. I think way back in the beginning you used to talk about how the combat system would let us instawin against certain groups of mooks depending on our strength. How are we now?
>>3415578>Go ask Mina about her devil fruit.Its almost as good as a mystery box!A devil fruit-ish mystery in a child-shaped box!
>>3415578>OR random event/action.Summoning circle for Garp
>>3415578>OR random event/action.
>>3415578>>Go ask Mina about her devil fruit.
>>3415578>>OR random event/action.
>>3415578>Go ask Mina about her devil fruit.
>>3415585Uhhhhhh shit what maths did I use for that shitOkay, so you’re at... +45 for swords usually. Then plus 4 for each when dual-wielding (so +8 total), so +53. Wow.Assuming Grand Line mooks (stronger than Blues), I’d say you can beat... 16 without any real trouble? After that, start rolling. This is of course assuming mooks, not pirate officers, etc.That’s for swords, lower numbers for fans, jitte, etc.
5-4 for random. Sorry Mina~>Roll 1d100, best of 3.
Rolled 13 (1d100)>>3415603
Rolled 24 (1d100)>>3415603Damn.
Rolled 31 (1d100)>>3415603
Man our rolls are shit today.
Rolled 96 (1d100)>>3415603
>>3415608While I’m impressed at the 10s, 20s, 30s rolling, not great.Heading out, update after I’ve grabbed food. Maybe eaten it as well!>>3415614fuckin’ lol
>>3415578>I’m a 5’ 0” skinny midget with no dick, and I just painted my nails this morning. If you choose to believe this is ULTRA MANLY, godspeed, but I can’t help you. No-one can>Implying there's nothing manlier than painting your nailsI refuse, you 7' 5" Lumberjack alpha chad with an axe twice your size, hair up the wazoo, and a harem of men and women at your beck and call. It's ok QM, I understand your trying to hide your hyper masculinity so as not to intimidate us common peasants with your sheer manliness despite how much of it you exude in every post. I am humbled by your humility and no homo but I'd totally be your bottom bitch. Jokes aside, fuck I keep coming back and forth and missing votes.
>>3415578>QM uses the action: "give pointers to Tashigi on dualwielding">I suggested that in the last thread. >Hell yeah, Sword-bonding
>>3415651I'm shocked you've figured out my secret, but please keep it to yourself. My massive dong is more of a curse than a blessing.>>3415721I'd been considering it since I decided Tashigi was probably going to get Kashu, but it was actually your comment that pushed me to think 'fuck, let's go for it', so well done. You're officially helping to destroy canon! Yaaaaaaay!>31, absolutely appalling, I expected better. where are ace abs? where is garp?In the afternoon, as several of the men lean over the railings, placing bets on Yu and her training (you've found out who demanded a harpoon gun get put on the supply list), you find yourself told of a terrible and monstrous trouble that has befallen your precious ship."It looks like the ship's cat managed to get off at Renaisse, sir," a spiky-haired infantryman tells you bluntly, with the haggard eyes of a man who's had to crawl onto every nook and cranny on the damn ship to find a missing cat. "The rats are going to be a problem soon."So this is how you die. Eaten in your sleep by rats. Well, that's just how it is.You fold your arms. "Well, Spikes -""It's Cyril, sir.""- I think there's only one thing to do.""Put poison out?""... Oh. Yes, that's... that's exactly what I meant."Spikes eyes you cautiously. "Of course, sir.""And if the cat gets found, we arrest it for dereliction of duty!""Didn't you also run off in Renaisse, sir? Twice?""... Shut up, Spikes."You spend the next hour helping to measure and lay out poisons and traps, and trying not to sulk.(New skill Chemistry (including poisons) +5!)>Your den den rings, with a call from Doctor Lighthouse>The ship's main den den rings, with a call from HQ...
>>3415819>>Your den den rings, with a call from Doctor Lighthouse
>>3415819>Your den den rings, with a call from Doctor Lighthouse
>>3415819>Your den den rings, with a call from Doctor LighthouseI can see Hobodad befriending the rats and becoming their god
>>3415819>>Your den den rings, with a call from Doctor LighthouseI'm not sure if Flashman would be the type to use poison; he isn't exactly the cleanest fighter around but I feel like dick kicks and premature gunshots are in a different league from using poison. It'd be effective as hell though, not enough people in OP ever bother with poison.>>3415841We're gonna find him in the closet again, drunk alongside the rats, armed with toothpicks, trying to teach them how to swordfight.
>>3415819>>Your den den rings, with a call from Doctor LighthouseHe somehow discovered we let Smoboss borrow the book and he's glaring at us some islands away
>>3415819>>Your den den rings, with a call from Doctor Lighthouse>>3415841>I can see Hobodad befriending the rats and becoming their godRats like cheese > The moon is made out of cheese > Klaus hates the moon > inb4 Klaus is Rat!Satan
>>3415841>>3415847.... You have no idea how much I want tiny rat swordsmen trained by hobodad now. Like that mouse from History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi.As for the poison, it's also a general 'these are poisons, this is how they work and the effects they cause, in case you have need to avoid/recognise/treat one.
>>3415819>Your den den rings, with a call from Doctor LighthouseCan't wait to tell him how much progress we've made on observation haki.
>doctor lighthouseMr Speedy rings several times, recently sated with lettuce, before you pick up. The caller is, against all odds, Doctor Lighthouse.Is he finally ready to seek JUSTICE for whatever terrible crime was committed against him? Has he remembered he didn't tell you not to give the book to anyone, and you've got to either lie your ass off or beg for mercy? Is he just really drunk and lonely?None of these, apparently."The paper says you won the Renaisse Duelling Tournament, kid," he says bluntly, not even bothering with a greeting. "How much did you use Observation for it?">I can honestly say I didn't use any Haki to win the tournament.>Yeeeeah, long story, I didn't win that.>Hi, I'm good thanks, how are you?>Other?
>>3415879>>Hi, I'm good thanks, how are you?>>I can honestly say I didn't use any Haki to win the tournament
>>3415879>>>Hi, I'm good thanks, how are you?>>>I can honestly say I didn't use any Haki to win the tournament
>>3415879>>Hi, I'm good thanks, how are you?>>I can honestly say I didn't use any Haki to win the tournament.
>>3415879>>Long story short, my Co-Ensign Tashigi disguised herself as me to compete, since they didn't allow women.>>But I still dueled and kicked the ass of last two tournament champion! I even made a bet with him and made him join the marines!
>>3415879>>Yeeeeah, long story, I didn't win that.
>>3415851Ironically rats actually prefer fruit to cheese. Like a number of other critters they have trouble digesting it.>>3415879>Hi, I'm good thanks>I've been improving leaps and bounds! It wasn't me in the tourney tho.
>>3415879>I can honestly say I didn't use any Haki to win the tournament
>Doctor Lighthouse, you may have the combined skills of a doctor and lighthouse keeper, but apparently neither of those include politeness."Hi, I'm good thanks," you chirp pointedly, "how are you? And I can honestly say I didn't use any Haki to win the tournament."He pauses. "You didn't use any. At all.">That was actually my younger brother competing under my name. Long story.>That was another Ensign on my ship, Tashigi. She wanted to compete, but it's men only, so...>Not a bit!>Other?
>>3415900>>That was another Ensign on my ship, Tashigi. She wanted to compete, but it's men only, so...>>I did duel and beat the champion of the previous two tournaments though.
>>3415869>go into closet>Find drunk Klaus in a toga wearing a little cardboard crown>notice a big batter bowl being used as a makeshift colesiumn lined with rows of rats watching and skrreeeing>in the bowl are two little rats armed with toothpicks battling to the death as Klaus screams for blood to sate their god's bloodlust>leave closet and never look back
>>3415900>That was actually my younger brother competing under my name. Long story.
>>3415900>>3415903Supporting this. We should probably mention that we did actually use Observation Haki a fuckton during that fight. Gave us one hell of a headache.
>>3415903Support.
>>3415900>>3415903This is good
>>3415900>That was another Ensign on my ship, Tashigi. She wanted to compete, but it's men only, so...>>I did duel and beat the champion of the previous two tournaments though.
>>3415900>>That was another Ensign on my ship, Tashigi. She wanted to compete, but it's men only, so...>She didn't use any Haki either
>>3415900>That was another Ensign on my ship, Tashigi. She wanted to compete, but it's men only, so...
>>3415900>>3415903Supporting this.
>>3415900>>3415903Supporting
>>3415908>implying flashy wouldn't hang around to criticise their swordsmanship"That was another Ensign on my ship, Tashigi. She wanted to compete, but it's men only, so..." You shrug, even though it can't be seen. "I DID duel and beat the champion of the previous two tournaments though, if that makes up for it."Doctor Lighthouse make a vaguely interested noise. "You really have a habit of getting into trouble, huh? Your Captain sure didn't exaggerate."... Smoboss, the fuck did you say.>... I gave the book to him, by the way.>That isn't normal! I live a quiet and obedient life! It was a fluke!>Yeah, well, my Observation is detecting that Smoboss is a filthy liar.>Other?
>>3415934>Yeah, well, my Observation is detecting that Smoboss is a filthy liar.>... I gave the book to him, by the way.
>>3415934>>... I gave the book to him, by the way.
>>3415934>>That isn't normal! I live a quiet and obedient life! It was a fluke!
>>3415934>>Yeah, well, my Observation is detecting that Smoboss is a filthy liar.
>Yeah, well, my Observation is detecting that Smoboss is a filthy liar.>... I gave the book to him, by the way.
>>3415934>>Yeah, well, my Observation is detecting that Smoboss is a filthy liar.>>... I gave the book to him, by the way.
>"Yeah, well, my Observation is detecting that Smoboss is a filthy liar," you grumble, in a mature and professional manner. You hear what you think MIGHT be an amused snort from the doctor, but it passes too quickly to be sure. "... I gave the book to him, by the way.""And?""... I just... figured I should tell you? Because you gave it to me?""Yeah, I gave it to you. It's yours. You can do whatever you want with it. Hell, throw it overboard, if you want, as long as you're done with it. I take it you ARE done with it?""I might reread it again, when I'm more advanced, but... I think I'm doing okay for now?""How far have you got with Observation?"It sounds more like a demand than a question.>(Description of Observation progress?)
>>3415971>I can kinda get how people are feeling, you know emotions and stuff.
>>3415971>I can sort of predict a bunch of different actions and reactions in a fight now. Can pick up on emotions as well, though I can’t really tell exactly what’s coming from who, if there’s a bunch of people around.
>>3415971>Well I can tell how people are feeling, and I can use it pretty reliable. Still gives me a massive headache sometimes.
>>3415971>>3415980Support
>>3415980>>3415971Support this.But also maybe add that we still struggle with splitting headaches if we overuse it? Maybe the doctor can give some advice to help with those.
>>3415971>In combat, I can use it reliably enough to tell what my enemies will do, though when I fought the champion, there were so many possibilities, it just hurt to watch. I can also tell what people are feeling, though it's pretty vague.
>>3415971I can use it more often than not. I can sense hoe people feel and I can predict what people will do in a fight. It does hurt my head after a bit though
>>3415971>>3415980Support, but same as the guys above, a mention about the headaches would be a good idea.If it's supposed to be a common problem for people learning Observation, one would expect there to be a solution. Or at least we can confirm IC that it will go away for good once we do git gud.
>You try to gather your shiny awesome progress into a short summary. "I can sort of predict a bunch of different actions and reactions in a fight now. Can pick up on emotions as well, though I can’t really tell exactly what’s coming from who, if there’s a lot of people around. If I use it for too long, or if my opponent's too good, I start to get a headache though. Same if I try to look more than a couple of moves ahead."There's a longer pause this time. "The headaches are normal," he finally says, almost dismissively. "Don't try to overuse it though, your brain'll slowly get better at handling Observation Haki, but too much at once'll cause serious problems."You bite your lip. "What kind of problems? How serious?""... Your brain'll explode.""WHAT?!""Just kidding."You manage not to topple to the cabin floor from mingled relief and rage. "Don't scare me like that!!""Well, seriously, you'll get a bleed and probably die anyway, so don't do it. If it starts getting more than you can tolerate, shut it straight down and don't use it for a while. Think of it like a muscle that you need to build up.""Got it. What about, um, painkillers or something?""Afterwards, sure. That's just masking the pain though, not removing the damage, so don't think you can pop a couple of pills before a fight and then use however much Haki you want." His tone is lecturing. Definitely a doctor. "And if there's any lingering effects a while after you've deactivated it, you call me immediately.""Shouldn't I talk to the ship's doctor first?"Mr Speedy glares at you."... I guess that's a no," you decide."Looks like it hasn't quite destroyed your brain yet. Good. Now... calmness is important to Observation, as I'm sure my book hammered into you, so try practicing it out of combat as well. Prediction or emotion-sensing, whichever, getting better at one will help your brain process the other."You nod. "Aye, aye, Doctor!""And your brain needs all the help it can get.""... Your bedside manner is kind of awful.""Better my bedside manner than a Marine doctor's undoubted incompetence, boy.">(Anything else?)
>>3416043>Thanks again for the book, Doc!>... so... um... you ready for Justice yet?
>>3416043>Thanks for all the help doc, so how have things been with you?Pen pal route is go! Or den den pal route anyway, get in the habit of talking every once in a while and make a friend.
>>3416067seconding cause I got nothing better
>>3416043>>3416067+1
>>3416067>>3416043ThisI kind of want to work in that we can actually cut metal now, too. We did good work in the ~week since we left him.
>i didn't think you guys would vote for this, but good job on picking best route"Thanks for all the help anyway, doc," you say, reassured not to be having your head explode. "So how have things been with you?"There's audible confusion on the other end. "Me?""Yes? You?" Is it really that weird? Man, he definitely doesn't do politeness, huh?After a brief silence, Doctor Lighthouse talents, begrudgingly filling you in on the few recent moments of interest - a pirate ship that nearly smashed to pieces getting over the Mountain but just barely made it, the recent happiness of a nearby island whale, a storm that ended in a hail of salted haddock (unusual even for the Grand Line).By the time the call ends, he sounded almost comfortable, complaining about the idiots who pass by (or occasionally try to rob the lighthouse). Obviously not comfortable enough to ask for JUSTICE, but it's kind of nice anyway. Plus, he clearly loves the whale, no matter how much he complained about it's enthusiasm.All in all - good call. And you got some decent doctor-y orders out of it, too.>Roll 1d100, best of 3 for tonight's lesson.
Rolled 84 (1d100)>>3416124I'm glad Crocus got a chance to vent. Even as smart as Laboon is thats no substitute for actual human interaction.
Rolled 59 (1d100)>>3416124
Rolled 75 (1d100)>>3416124Flashman is a good son to all his fathers, bless him
Rolled 32 (1d100)>>3416124
Rolled 33 (1d100)>>3416124
>>3416131Honestly half tempted to name myself MediocrityAnon at this point
>>3416127Seems Tashigi's lesson paid off.
>>3416137Aw, it's still better than Nat1Anon, right?>>3416140Sorry, this is a roll for Klaus' own style, also known as Squeaking Rat, Splintered Toothpick style.>84, not too badAt midnight, you find yourself once more on the deck, once more blindfolded, once more moving through the same simple techniques, with a single sword.The repeated movements are simultaneously mind-numbing and frustrating, and you constantly have to drag your mind back from thoughts of the day ahead, food, kicking Roronoa in the dick, techniques, your friends, shoving Klaus overboard (you get a suspiciously large rock to the back after that one, and decide a different fantasy is in order), and what to call your rapier.You're kind of considering naming it after Roronoa, mostly for the pun.In any case, you snap to attention when Klaus calls out you've completed the set, to find that the sword was once again almost forgotten, your body running through the movements without thought.You're not sure whether that's good or bad, but Klaus seems cheerful and you're way too tired to ask.(+1 to Klaus' style!)>Roll 1d100 best of 3 for morning metal-cutting
Rolled 24 (1d100)>>3416184
Rolled 47 (1d100)>>3416184
Rolled 48 (1d100)>>3416184
Rolled 82 (1d100)>>3416184
Rolled 98 (1d100)Rolling for Flashy to eat a damn candy bar or something.
Rolled 40 (1d100)>>3416184am I still hot?
>>3416196I KNEW IT, YOU'RE A FUCKING CHARLOTTE AND SUGAR MAKES YOU ROLL BETTER
>>3416184>Sorry, this is a roll for Klaus' own style, also known as Squeaking Rat, Splintered Toothpick style.If Klaus is Master Splinter, does that mean he'll get 4 Fighting Dugong apprentices after us?>>3416184>Aw, it's still better than Nat1Anon, right?I did get a 2 once, so I'm not far off
Rolled 61 (1d100)>>3416199Well I just had Ice cream, let's test that
>>3416199I like to think our dad had better taste then that given how most of the female Charlotte's look.
>>3416209There are good number of attractive charllote girks though. Besides, biodad seems the type to lay with a girl he genuinely connects with, hot or not.
Rolled 97 (1d100)>>3416199Rolling to see if we find a candy based fruit in the next five minutes
>>3416213....you maybe onto something with the candy and high rolls
>>3416213.....Uh.....Um.....
>>3416209Clearly your grandfather was a prettyboy like you, and your mother inherited his ~pretty~ genes to pass on to you.... Do I now have to work out who the hell your grandfather was?>>3416213WELL, NOWDem Charlotte genes are coming through strong...
>>3416213...is it Mina's?Oh god, if we're related to Charlotte Linlin, what if Mina's actually our cousin/sister?
>>3416219I mean, you have to factor in Who and What exactly are grandfather was and the chances of him taking a pirate as a lover. Espessially one of Charlotte's brood.
>>3416220Mina isn't related to you, and her DF isn't candy based. I kind of want to dump a candy based Fruit on you now, wtf dice.>>3416224Yeah, I mean he'd have to have 'interesting' blood somehow, either by being non-human, or someone important/powerful enough that Linlin wanted either the genetics or the political power attached to the guy. Probably a pirate, as that seems to be norm for her partners, I think.
>>3416219>... Do I now have to work out who the hell your grandfather was?eeeeeeeeeh let's see who ends up being Flashman's biomom before about our maternal grandfather, though if Big Mom ended up recognizing Flashman because he looked like his grandpa but blonde that would be neat.....wait>"He looks just like [COMINGSOON]'s father, now that was a fun marriage~">"Maybe I should take the pretty boy for myself, it's been a while since I had some eyecandy to play with..."Fucking hell, I hate my brain
>>3416232No I mean Our grandfather was a World Noble, so there is no way he fucked and impregnated a Pirate, and there is no way Linlin managed to force or trick a marrige there somehow. The WG would never allow it nor would the other Celestial Dragons/Elder Stars.
>>3416232>I kind of want to dump a candy based Fruit on you now, wtf dice.I know some Anons don't care for having a DF, but if you come up with a sweet Devil Fruit I'll not scoff at it!And if Anons are worried about not being able to swim we just need to find someone to teach us Geppou so we can air-walk/hop over bodies of saltwater.
>>3416239Anon we're talking about our grandfather on our mom's side, not our dad's side.
>>3416239Paternal granddad is WN. BPQM’s talking about /maternal/ granddad
>>3416237[PUKING INTENSIFIES]>>3416239... uh, the spoiler is on your FATHER'S side of the family. We don't know yet what's going on with the mother's side, but I doubt you have (spoilers) on both sides. That's statistically too stupid even for me.
>>3416244that still circles around to our dad actually marrying the kid of one of the most infamous pirates in the world who is also infamous for using her kids marriages as ways to secure alliances and powers.Grandfather would never marry someone related to a pirate because of his station.
>>3416252*circles around to our granddad fucking typos
>>3416232>>3416250I am still up for having some Mink blood somewhere, like 1/8 of it or something. It's not too outlandish with the Charlotte family isn't it?
>>3416252Our dad didn't marry anyone, it was a one night stand and we were just a happy little accident.
>>3416252.... Anon, Flashy's dad never married anyone. Flashy is the result of a one night stand (possibly a drunken one).And while your PATERNAL grandfather certainly never married a pirate, we know sweet f' all about your maternal one.>>3416257Normally I would say mink is too weird, but honestly, if anyone in the One Piece world would yiff for a cause, it'd be her. I mean, it's up to anons, and not for a while yet anyway, but I guess it's possible.
>>3416260It's more for shenanigans during future arcs than to have any visible result on Flashy. But as I said before you do you, just pick something that works.
>>3416260OP, I put in an edit message right below that saying I meant our grandfather.And let me clarify this.Homing, our paternal grandfather, married a woman. This woman, was judged to be of good enough standing, that she would be granted the privilege of marrying one of the Rulers Of The World. Do you HONESTLY think, that he was going to marry her, his would be wife and her family wasn't examined from top to bottom for 'tainted blood' and shit?People can meme all they want, maybe our dad did fuck a random Charlott, but there is no chance in hell our WN granddaddy married someone who was the kid of a pirate, or a nonhuman.
>>3416272that you think works*>>3416275Bruh, we talking about maternal lineage.As in father of our mother.
>48Metal cutting in the morning goes... okay. Ish. But the seas were rough, and you didn't get much sleep after your first damn bout of training, so..."Seriously, prettyboy," Klaus sighs, after you swing Ka-tan and somehow miss the cracked piping you were aiming at. "Go get some sleep.""Mmmgngngh," you say, the voice of reason."... Yeah, I'm not even gonna try to pretend I understood that," Klaus decides, eyeing you weirdly. "Look, you've already given it a shot - a not entirely shit one, even - so go sleep."You give in and stagger off back to the cabin for a quick nap. You obviously need one - you even hallucinated you saw a rat peek out of Klaus' coat pocket, which is clearly ridiculous.(Metal Cutting to B.45!)>First action of the day? (Alabasta tomorrow)
>>3416281>>First action of the day? (Alabasta tomorrow)>Talk to Curly, ask for info on Alabasta he thinks would be useful
Is it wrong that I'm picturing the QM as a certain Isekai'd spider?>Wait, light novel or manga?Yes.
>>3416281>Talk to Sunglasses & HatCurious to see how they've been handling Klaus' training.
>>3416281Ask about Mina's DF.
>>3416281...Hm. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought we were supposed to meet up with Garp *before* we hit Alabasta?I could just be remembering this wrong...
>>3416281>>Talk to Mina and see what she's going to do in Alabasta
>>3416275These are two completely different sides of the family (if there's anyone who somehow doesn't know Flashy's father's heritage, please SKIP PAST THIS COMMENT, I can't be bothered to spoiler).Homing and his wife were CDs (or he was and she was something else, but whatever). They had Dofla and Rosi. Rosi had Flashy. That is Flashy's paternal line, which includes NO Charlottes. Assuming we go the Charlotte route, Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom) gets with a guy who WE HAVEN'T DECIDED ON, but who is NOT a CD, and has a daughter (probably an original character, as yet uncertain). This daughter meets Rosi and they do the horizontal tango. This is Flashy's MATERNAL lineage, which has no CDs.Rosi had no idea who he was banging, and his own father was way too dead to care.>>3416285Huh?
>>3416275Are you literally retarded or something or is this just some shitty bait?
>>3416293You were, but this then changed ICly because ~weather and supply issues~ and OOCly because I decided it worked better this way.As QM, I have the incredible power to change shit on the fly when I decide I prefer something, mwahaha!
>>3416232Let's see, candy and food based Devil fruits...So far, we've seen:Pero Pero no Mi, eaten by Perospero (Candy creation and manipulation)Bisu Bisu no Mi, eaten by Cracker (Biscuit creation and manipulationKuri Kuri no Mi, eaten by Opera (Cream creation and manipulation)Bata Bata no Mi, eaten by Galette (Butter creation and manipulation)Mochi Mochi no Mi, eaten by Katakuri (Mochi creation and manipulation)And in Non-Canon from the Fourth movie, the Ame Ame no Mi, eaten by Gasparde (liquid candy Logia).So if you wanted to give us a candy-based Devil Fruit, there's still lots of options. Chocolate, bubble gum, pop rocks, marshmallow, you name it.
>>3416281Mina, what's your DF powah (slurred due to our lack of sleep shortly before passing out
>>3416295Seconding. See if we can't also ask what her DF power is.
also, threadly reminder for QM to tell us when to stop voting
>>3416285All three sources, soon to be four, look the same. Without counting the mental image she has of herself she looks like a giant maneating venomous spider would look like with none of the cutesy stuff. Even if you count the mental image her appearance doesn't really change across mediums either way.
>>3416296It you
>>3416310STOOOOOOP VOOOOOOOOTIIIIIIING~Calling for Mina convo/DF.>>3416303This is useful, thank you! Was there also a syrup fruit at some point, or am I missing it up with something else?Also there's always ultimate basic of candy fruits - a Sugar DF.>>3416316But whyyyyyyyyy
>>3416316Holy shit that shouldn't fit so well but it does>>3416329>But whyyyyyyyyyNo trust us, you and that spider are practically the same person
>>3416250>[PUKING INTENSIFIES]No trust me, I hate myself for thinking it
>>3416329Because both you and the spider somehow manage to come across as cute via just text.
>>3416329Anytime! The closest thing to a syrup fruit would be the Ame Ame no Mi from the fourth movie, but there hasn't been anything in canon so far.Also, a sugar DF!? QM, do you WANT us to steamroll the Big Mom pirates? (but seriously, I'd be totally down for a sugar DF, you do you QM)
>>3416329>syrup fruitWasn't that the liquid candy one?
>Sugar DFNot against it, but how would it work? What could Flashman do with it?
>>3416329Could give him a fruity drink Fruit.
>teeny sis smolboss After a couple of hours catching up on lost sleep (you're not avoiding duties, you're performing essential maintenance yourself. Via naps.), you go to find Mina.Mina is... practically bouncing, obviously ecstatic, and apparently Smoboss gave her permission to tell you why, though it's still a general secret.She said yes to the adoption."It's gonna take a while," Mina pouts, although working in the office has taught her a healthy respect for the pure but slow processes of bureaucracy. "Cap- He says even if it's hurried, it'll still take a couple of weeks.""That's, uh, pretty damn fast, actually," you say, raising an eyebrow. Either East Blue adoptions are much smoother and faster processes than the ones back home, or Smoboss is totally pressuring- yeah, he's terrifying them into making it snappy, isn't he?Mina sulks at you anyway, demanding commiseration rather than excuses, so you promptly hug her and have a deep and meaningful conversation about her comic books.... Okay, so you argue over who could beat up who. Whatever.The debate comes to an end.when Mina, fidgeting, asks, "Should I call him dad?"You don't fall for her cunning ruse to deflect from the argument that you're totally winning, but as a mature adult, you allow the subject change. Because you won, so ha."Well, it might be kinda weird if you keep calling him Captain or Smoker," you admit. "Dad. Daddy. Papa. Pops. Father is kind of formal. Decide on what you feel comfortable with, I guess. I mean, it's guaranteed to be weird at first, right?"Mina stares at her comic book before putting it aside. "Flashy?""Mina-y?"She looks up at you, eyes uncertain. "Can I tell you a secret? Sm- Daddy said I wasn't meant to tell anyone, because it might get me or them hurt, but you're strong, right?">I'm the strongest! (FLEX) ... Except for Smoboss. (sad, lesser flexing)>If Smoboss told you not to tell people... you probably shouldn't.>You probably shouldn't tell me, but do it anyway. I pinky swear I won't tell.>Other?>>3416338I'm very confused, but okay?>>3416360I'm both a hyper-masculine lumberjack and a pink spider, according to 4chan. Gotcha.>>3416389I literally have no idea, just the first thing that sprung to mind when I thought 'sweets'. Could be either a Paramecia or a Logia I guess, but no idea about details.Besides, I know most people either don't want a DF, or want a certain spoilery one from their heritage.
>>3416389Well drowning a man in molten caramel or stringing them up in cotton candy are the first things to leap to mind.
>>3416397>>I'm the strongest! (FLEX) ... Except for Smoboss. (sad, lesser flexing)>>3416389One of the single strongest people in the series has the power of Mochi.We can make it work.
>>3416397>You probably shouldn't tell me, but do it anyway. I pinky swear I won't tell.
>>3416397>>I'm the strongest! (FLEX) ... Except for Smoboss. (sad, lesser flexing)
>>3416397>>I'm the strongest! (FLEX) ... Except for Smoboss. (sad, lesser flexing)But>If Smoboss told you not to tell people... you probably shouldn't.
>>3416397>I'm the strongest! (FLEX) ... Except for Smoboss. (sad, lesser flexing)
>>3416415>>3416412Actually this. I feel like Flash would leave a choice like this to Mina (even if he really wants to learn the secret)
>>3416397>>I'm the strongest! (FLEX) ... Except for Smoboss. (sad, lesser flexing)Not really a fan of getting a DF. We could make it work if we have to, but it doesn't really feel like Flashman to me.
>>3416397>I'm the strongest! (FLEX) ... Except for Smoboss. (sad, lesser flexing)She's the cutest thing ever.
>>3416397>>3416398>>3416400I guess I'm just worried that Sugar powers would be a bit too similiar to Perospero's Candy Powers - because let's face it, that fruit basically DOES manipulate sugar.A bit of brainstorming could keep them separate enough of course, but it might be better to come up with something else that Sugar.
>There's only one response to that.BRAGGING."I'm the strongest!" You flex your bicep, showing... some movement under the sleeve. Oh, yeah, you've got a short and jacket on. "... Except for Smoboss," you add in a mutter, attempting to flex again.Mina giggles, the traitor. "Okay! I'm going to tell you, but you can't tell AAAAAANYone else. Promise?"You salute. "Marine's honor!"Leaning closer, Mina's face turns determined, hands fisting in her lap. "I've got a Devil Fruit.""... Yeah, I know.""Ah! Really?!"Were you not meant to? "Well... when we first met, you had seastone on, so...""Oh. Okay." She promptly drops back from surprised to serious. "But! You don't know what type it is, right?"You shake your head, making sure to look solomn in the face of a tiny child trying to be mysterious."Good! It's a big secret, so listen up. It's a really, really cool and strong fruit, and S- daddy's been teaching me how to use it when we're alone, 'cause I'm not allowed to use it on people. Wanna see it?>Show me!>Maybe just tell me what it is, for now.>Other?>>3416471Understandable, but IF you guys decide to use a DF, that's a long way off anyway. We'll revisit potential DFs some other time, I'm just throwing ideas around for now.... It can't be the ice cream fruit though, or Flashy will commit suicide via eating himself.
>>3416491>>Maybe just tell me what it is, for now.>>If Smoboss says your not allowed to use it on people you probably shouldn't use it me.
>>3416491>Maybe just tell me what it is, for now.Never know who might be watching... Also, holy shit, a syrup or sugar logia would be insaaane. Logia are just the coolest shit, I adore them.
>>3416491>Implying that Flashman didn't already ingest a DF while on his drunken binge with the Xiaolong pirates.
>>3416491>>Maybe just tell me what it is, for now.She's just so adorable.
>>3416491>>Matbe just tell me what it is, for now.
>>3416491>>Maybe just tell me what it is, for now.>StrongIS IT THE GUM GUM FRUIT! OOH OR MAYBE THE SOUL SOUL FRUITTELL US SMALL CHILD
>>3416491>Maybe just tell me what it is, for now.Flash is just a big softie. We could get the Teddy Bear Fruit and become the guardian of children everywhere.
>>3416491>>Show me!
>>3416491>>Maybe just tell me what it is, for now.
>>3416519Clearly what we need is theHuman Human fruit Model: Woman
>>3416397>I'm very confused, but okay?Shhhhh just accept it>>3416397>>3416397>I literally have no idea, just the first thing that sprung to mind when I thought 'sweets'. Could be either a Paramecia or a Logia I guess, but no idea about detailsIt would probably be similar looking to the powers of the king of salt....but y'know, with sugar... gif related
>>3416530No one wants to be Ranma. Not even Ranma wants to be Ranma until he learns how to use it to trick people into buying him food.
>>3416533To this day I will never understand why he didn't just go back to the drowning pools to fix his problem. He knows there's a drowned man pool, he was still in China for a few months after that, AND he could have always worked to afford a ticket and go back to China to fix it at any point in the series, and the same could be said for every other character that had the same curse. Seriously I loved the series growing up and still do, it was one of the first manga I ever read, but it was so damn stupid.
>>3416559Plot reasonsStrangely it was my first manga too. Hell I still go back and read it sometimes even twenty-ish years later. It is a fun story but in no way a solid one.
>>3416533He enjoys it well enough and even uses to it do "unmanly" shit he couldn't before.>He once boasted that his female form had a larger bust than Akane, despite that she was happy about her own growing bosom.>Apparently Ranma takes pride in his strength, skills and basically being a man, while in female form she takes pride in her beauty, but still takes her pride as a martial artist seriously.>Perhaps most prominently, he routinely uses his shapely female form, combined with a fabricated innocent persona, to convince hormonal boys to treat him to food, or buy something he is attempting to sell. Ranma also does this to set up simple traps for Happosai or as part of schemes to fool, make fun of, or play with Ryoga's feelings. >He has often used his female form to conceal his true identity from others, most notably Ryoga and his mother, Nodoka. Other times he has used it to obtain favors from Kuno, or other situations when being female would benefit him. Sometimes, he's even taken pride in that his girl form is more attractive than Akane. In the anime, he enjoys ice cream Parfait, although he is always female when she eats them because he considers it somewhat embarrassing for men to consume. >>3416559>thinking using curses to try and cure curses isn't just going to pile on more curses on top of himNot to mention using the exact same type of curse he's already got
>>3416504... It would be kind of hilarious to wait twenty or so threads and then surprise you with shit like that, but I'm pretty sure some of you would murder me.>>3416533Poor Flashy would try to use it as a disguise, only for no-one to notice any difference.>here it is"Maybe just tell me what it is, for now." In case she turns into an elephant zoan and breaks the room, for example."Okay!" Lowering her voice (even though you're in her cabin and no-one's going to overhear you), she whispers, "I ate the Blood Blood Fruit."....The what now?You stare at her blankly, and she scowls. "Well?!">Wow, that sounds really scary, Mina! I bet you'll kick a load ass with it! (headpat)>Do you like it?>I've never heard of that one before, but if you say it's strong, I guess it's pretty cool, huh?>Other?
>>3416566>Not to mention using the exact same type of curse he's already got>Implying replacing the previous curse with a curse that actually aligns with their gender/species wasn't presented as the cure multiple times throughout the seriesThe only reason they never did it was because something stupid happened every time Ranma was about to.
>>3416592>sounds edgy, you better not go all "nothing personal, kid" in the future young lady>Do you like it?
>>3416592>>Wow, that sounds really scary, Mina! I bet you'll kick a load ass with it! (headpat)One hell of a coincidence that she ended up wielding the blunt weapon. Unless she's a Logia or something, then holy hell is that going to be terrifying to watch.
>>3416592>>Wow, that sounds really scary, Mina! I bet you'll kick a load ass with it! (headpat)>>Do you know what it can do?Also holy, fucking, shit. That is scary as hell.
>>3416592>>Wow, that sounds really scary, Mina! I bet you'll kick a load ass with it! (headpat)>>Promise me you won't end up wearing all black and write sad poetry when you're older
>>3416592>>I've never heard of that one before, but if you say it's strong, I guess it's pretty cool, huh?My brain is now trying to hear all her lines in a Transylvanian accent.It's weird.
>>3416592>>Wow, that sounds really scary, Mina! I bet you'll kick a load ass with it! (headpat)YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBLOODOMANCY
>>3416607>Logia>blood logiaEwAlso, using her logia intangibility to phase through attacks must like terrifying
>>3416616>like*look
>>3416592>Wow, that sounds really scary, Mina! I bet you'll kick a load ass with it! (headpat)>Is it a Logia, like your dad's? Or is it a Paramecia?
>>3416596Eh, I'm iffy on that actually working with the full spring instead of as with the instant powder considering Pantyhose Taro. Apparently Rumiko has said something about whether it would actually work or not but I haven't been able to find it last time I searched.
>>3416592Oh shit, she's a blood bender. At least, I think that's the gist of it.>That's awesome!
>edgelady supremeYou make sure to sound appropriately impressed. Wow, that sounds really scary, Mina! I bet you'll kick a load ass with it!"Sounds more edgy, to be honest. You hope she isn't going to start wearing all-black and composing depressing poetry.Whatever the case, you give her a good headway while she looks pleased at the praise, snuggling up in satisfaction.You were kind of hoping she'd be a puppy zoan, but whatever makes her happy, you guess.>(Anything else?)
>>3416618>Blood Logia>Shes a Red Hunter now
>>3416638>>Ask her what her powers can do.Because I am super curious as to what the fuck a Blood Blood fruit can do.
>>3416638>get this girl an oversized katana and fedoraI'm kidding>go finish up paperwork with the boss and look up the next island we're going toGives Flashman that IC info on their mext destination so he can keep being the nerd/strangely hyper competent bureaucrat
>>3416638Ask her if she ate the Devil Fruit before or after she was sold. I've been wondering if she was sold because she is a devil fruit user or not...
>>3416638>>3416649Supporting.
>>3416638>You said you've been practicing with your dad, right? What sorts of things can you do with it so far?>Just remember, Mina - there's no such thing as a weak Devil Fruit. When people say that, they're actually talking about people who aren't creative enough to realize how useful their fruits actually are. The strongest Devil Fruit users are the ones who try things with their fruit that no one else would even consider, and really think outside the box! And with a fruit like yours, I bet there are all kinds of amazing things you can do if you think hard enough!>(Serious Flashy) But talk to your dad about ideas you have before you actually try them, okay? This is very, very important. I don't want you to accidentally hurt yourself or someone else.
>>3416638>>3416649Supporting
>>3416638>>3416649Backing
Heading to bed guys, I'm exhausted. Thanks for playing, good night, and return tomorrow for more cute-child-with-HIDEOUS-DEMONIC-DEVIL-FRUIT updates! ... yay?
>>3416674Thanks for the run QM, sweet dreams you handsome spider lumberjack
>>3415408K current metal cutting is B.2 before this update linked.After is it B.25 or B 2.5 Because we have a bonus at B.5 and this seems like a large jump from 2 to 25 here
>>3416646>Somewhere in the world there are a Blue and Yellow hunters>They Will never get together with the White and Red hunters to become the ultimate pirate-hunting force
>Alablasta>with a blood devil fruit user on our sideI see what you did there, OPI see it
>>3416707Ignore this post i'm still catching up and noticed another jump in metal cutting
>>3416681>spider lumberjackOh god, what have I done.
>>3416729This is the future you choseBehold! The true face of our QM!
>>3416707I don’t think it’s the 25th level of B, so much as 25% of reaching A. So it was an increase of only.05 because of bad rolls. And excited Flashy (for Mina) made me think of HISHE anakin/vader. (“I have a son?! This is wonderful, I have to tell everyone!)
>>3416715>Mina apparently means beautiful apple, South, everyone/all>Blood Blood Fruit and Apple>Blood and Vampires, Vampires and Bats>Fruit Bat?
>>3416983>Mina>vampire...damn it I only just got that.If it turns out her surname is Harker I'm going to headdesk through a table.
>>3417074I now have a mental image of Mina, all grown up. A cigar-chomping Mina with a jitte resting on one shoulder, a Vice Admiral's coat and blood powers.It's fucking GLORIOUS.
>>3417144>Chocolate-cigarFTFY
>>3417144Grown up Mina is the spitting image of Tashigi-Smoker in Punk Hazard. Which one? You decide.
>>3417166That's even better. A sweet-tooth marine who sticks to chocolate cigars because the real ones are even worse for her health, and they remind her of her father - and her big bro Flashy.
>>3417144...And now I'm imaginig her as Sir Integra, but wielding jitte instead, chomping on choclate cigars, and possibly a totally-not-a-vampire.>Oh god, what did my subordinate do this time?>Well...it involved a harlot named Kandi, with an "I"-->Die, marine scum!>Oh, hold that thought. :Scene of horrific violence involing blood that would probably not be out of place in Berserk goes here:>I'm sorry, you all were saying?>...We were totally thinking you deserve the funding you're getting. Im fact, have some more!
Rolled 48 (1d100)>>3415450I fight against this Destiny! I ROLL TO LEWD TASHIGIAlso also think about it. If Flashman and Tashigi had a kid, and Flashman didn't know he's the dad because Tashigi and Flashman are giant goobers, he would immediately little sis or daughteru the kid anyway.And him daughteru'ing his own kid while not knowing is hilariousBECAUSE I JUST REREAD THE CORA-SAN FLASHBACK AND I JUST WANTED TO SEE ROSINANTE BEING A PAPA EVEN IF IT WAS THROUGH FLASHMAN DAMMIT;_;
Anyway, I thought up a Garp counter-measure:Rock a bye GarpyIn a Crow's NestWhen the squall blowsThe warship will rockWhen the storm breaksThe anchor shall fallAnd down will come GarpyCrow's nest and all
Rolled 15 (1d100)>>3417529You have failed.Now watch how it's done.Gods,give me the rolls I require to lewd Tashigi.
Rolled 94 (1d100)>>3417535G-gods?!Please?
Rolled 40 (1d100)>>3417538Dice Gods want to lewd Tashigi confirmed! Waifu the Tashigi! We need a Momma for the weapon children!
Rolled 77 (1d100)>>3417540>>3417538>>3417535>>3417529Desist
Rolled 31 (1d100)>>3417541If I roll higher than Honorable anon then I say we lewd TaSisgi
>>3417544ಠ_ಠWell thanks a lot dice
Rolled 28 (1d100)>>3417541Even you are powerless to stop me now, HonorableAnon
>>3417538Sorry, but that's the fourth lewd Tashigi roll. It's too late.>>3415425>>3417529>>3417535The gods are mocking you for your degeneracy.
Rolled 13 (1d100)>>3417549This was a second roll for it.
Rolled 49 (1d100)>>3417549Dice's opinion to lewd BPQM
>>3417554DOUBLE desist that.
Rolled 35 (1d100)>>3417555FINE MOMDice's opinion to lewd Honorable anon instead
Rolled 37 (1d100)>>3417554Dice's opinion on whether BPQM is a handsome spider lumberjack or not.
I swear to Garp, I'll turn this quest around and NO-ONE will get a papa. Is that what you guys want?! No papas or weapons?!
>>3417558The only thing under my judge's robes are JUSTICE and TRUTH.
Rolled 90 (1d100)>>3417559Is BPQM secretly a sword, dice?
>>3417564Spider Lumberjack with Swords for legs QM confirmed
>>3417564the truth is revealed!a sword armed with a lumberjack spider!wait...
>>3417564It all makes sense now.
>>3417562https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t433PEQGErcAll it takes to create the worst Pirate in the world is just One. Bad. Day.
>>3417563Honorable, you're hereby declared in charge while I'm away. If they become rowdy, smite them with JUSTICE. And don't let them get at the knives.
Rolled 26 (1d100)Rolling to see if we've uncovered the whole truth about BPQM
>>3417575>>3417576What else could you be hiding BPQM??????
>>3417576It appears we have only barely scratched the enigma wrapped in a mystery taco'd in a question shawarma'd in a spider web that is BPQM
Rolled 79 (1d100)>>3417576There's more?!Rolling to see if BPQMs real name is BP "D" QM
>>3417575I will have my Tashigi lewds someday! Mark my words! SomedaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyAlsoSakazuki pls go
>>3417583Beepy D. Que-Em
Rolled 86 (1d100)>>3417586Rolling to give Tashigi horrible facial scarring that might finally stop you sister-lewding degenerates.
Rolled 44 (1d100)>>3417588Counter roll!Also shame on you! My Tashigi thirst is not skin deep dontcha know
>>3417588Oh boy, I hope the scars are like pic-related.
Rolled 31 (1d100)>>3417588>>3417586Lewd anon, desist pt. 3QM, don't scar your characters to spite your players.
>>3417593Fine fine, stopping naoAlso>Everything I rolled is always near 40Guess I'm not rolling today
Rolled 77 (1d100)>>3417590Lewd Anon!Take it!My last roll!
>>3417598...Crap. If I didn't post we could've had a 77 last post number 7 for 777NoooooooooWe'll lewd Tashigi someday anon. Anons are patient degenerates
>>3417588Rip tashi face.Still not as brutal as what oda did to her internal organsThe thing I don't get: why try lewding her now that it's (almost) officially our sis?
>>3417603PERVERTS on the INTERNET.
Rolled 52 (1d100)Rolling to see if BPQM is Zoro and Sanji's artificially created daughter from the future.
>>3417603>>3417606Because Tashigi a cute
>>3417593Don't worry, I won't punish characters for the filthy incestual perversions of players.If they are VERY GOOD ABOUT NOT LEWDING HER, maybe a certain non-canon something could be arranged for October 6th, in honour of their shared birthday. No promises.Back soonish.>>3416948For a moment I thought you got a picture of me, but this is clearly my cousin who doesn't have my sword-legs. Better luck next time!
>>3417613See! This is why you have no Ace Abs QM! You have a healthy lifestyle and is a person who can effectively prioritize reality and not thirsty anons!I curse you to never be able to touch those warm, glistening, rock solid abs!
>>3417608Don't get me wrong, I am positive that Flashy thinks Tashigi is physically attractive, but he is also at least smart enough to know that there's a time and place for everything. Tashigi is a career minded woman, and that should be respected. Plus, there are probably SO MANY marine policies on inter-officer "relationships".
Rolled 8 (1d100)Dice, tell me...Is BPQM also actually Akainu?
>>3417625Much as I enjoyed it anon, I think we stretched the joke longer than Sanji's dick after we kicked it and we should prolly stop naoWhich is to say, I /hope/ we kicked Sanji hard enough so he fits in on Okama island
>>3417620>I legit was going to vote to waifu Tashigi since the beginning but then people wanted to Sibling her instead ;_;So now I must take what I can. Also, do you not know honourable anon? Flashman has the superpower of bureaucracy! He shall file a complaint and perfectly reasonable explanation on why it is perfectly alright to fraternize with our fellow marines!Especially fellow marines who are /expecially close/ huehue
>>3417617My sweet, Summer player, those abs are warmed by lava, glistening with blood, and rock hard with rigor mortis. He has joined the crew invisible. He is an ex-pirate.>why was sir integra so perfect"So what do your powers actually DO?" Every Devil Fruit is strong in some way, you know, even if it's overly specific and sometimes useless. So a Blood Blood Fruit... probably crap against obstacles, weapons, whatever, but good against people. Blood manipulation, logically speaking. Pretty nifty if you can make your opponent bleed, although the fact she uses a jitte rather than something more stabby-make-bleedy is a shame.In any case, she looks delighted at the question, before proudly announcing, "I can turn into blood, and move it around! But I can't fly like daddy." She turns suddenly disappointed at that confession.... Huh. A Logia. That's pretty damn cool and rare, although a blood one sounds... creepy. And it seems like Mina doesn't have a good grasp on exactly what she can use it for, yet.>???(Sorry guys, hurried the last bit of this update, family emergency. Might update from hospital depending how long it takes.)
>>3417650>although the fact she uses a jitte rather than something more stabby-make-bleedy is a shame.Poor Naive Flashy. That just means Mina isn't hitting the damn dirty pirates hard enough.We should make a Plain Doll that looks her. What could go wrongAlso Hope everything's alright QM D:
>>3417650>hospital PANIC>You might not be able to fly, but being able to turn into liquid is mighty useful!
>>3417650OH FUCK SHE IS A LOGIATHATS BUSTED YOOOOOOOO>>*Low whistle that's actually a high whistle and sounds dumb* You could use that to get through small cracks, you can't be hit, or even drown people on land.
>>3417650>Haki-infused blood bending>Making pirates stab themselves>Melting people>Gear Second superior version>Setting her blood on fire>Dual wield Jittes>Control Sea Kings>Human Explosion>Color the ocean red, then CONTROL THE OCEAN>Killing all the world nobles who made her into a slave>The drama when she finds out Flashy is a part of them
>>3417650Jesus D. Christ that's terrifying.That's easily one of the most powerful fruits around if it works on other people's blood too.And it's also pretty horrifying with just the concept of turning into blood.Edgeheg the Bloodedge.
>>3417650Mina Smoker was the strongest fighter at the Marine Fighting Academy
>>3417656>hope everything's all rightGrandma's gonna be fine, just like the twenty million other times I have to take her because she can't be bothered to drink enough fluids.On the bright side, free magazines!Quick poll while I linger in the waiting room like a ghost, how are you guys finding the quest so far? Any reason it snagged your eye in the first place? Anything I'm doing right/wrong/adequately? General comments?
>>3417699You absolutely kill it with consistency and humor is by far your biggest positive.And One Piece in general is a fucking great world to tell stories in.
>>3417699>Bounty Photographer QuestIt was the title. I know nothing about One Piece, but I saw that and had to know how a bounty photographer worked and how you would turn photography into a quest.Then the pacing and the humour kept me here.
>>3417699You've been running almost every day for nearly 2 months, your comedy is great, this quest has a great vibe and it's been a lot of fun.I stumbled upon this around the second or third thread, mostly because I was curious about how a fanfic quest managed to get so many replies and not die on arrival. I was istantly hooked.About shortcomings... I can't really think of any right now (if we don't count you being masochistic and writing on a phone without a real spellchecker), so keep up the good work I guess?
>>3417699It really feels like the humor is making me think I'm reading the actual manga.(Now if only there were coolly drawn action shots :V)You're doing a great job QM! :D
>>3417715QM wants to be dommed and sandwhiched between Ace and Sabo confirmed
>>3417699Character interaction is great, the characters are wacky enough for One Piece without heading too far into flanderisation, consistent updates are one hell of a drug, you're clearly willing to flip the stations of canon off a cliff.You do good stuff QM. Zoro interlude when
>>3417699>Actually funny>Chara have a certain feel>Early OP was really good, had a novelty factor at every turn.Maybe it was just me, being a kidYou get something that's quite similar>Crits make everything feel super anime. Dice Gods like the pace fast and loose
>>3417699>how are you guys finding the quest so far?I enjoy it greatly!>Any reason it snagged your eye in the first place?The title was interesting enough that I decided to give it a shot. It was also only on the third it so thread, so not too big of a backlog.>Anything I'm doing right/wrong/adequately?Sorry, not sure what to say here, nothing to complain about, really.You really well paint the scenes, I guess, feels more like reading a story than cyoa, and I really appreciate this.I especially like the theme of this. Not photography in particular, because we didn't really done much of it beyond background actions in Lougetown, but the entire 'from zero to hero' vibe this quest has. I really like to see a character start off weak and slowly but surely build himself up to be of a respectable strength. The most crucial thing in this was to begin without demon fruit, they tend to really give a headstart in most OP content. The only reason Flashy is as strong as he is are those obscene rolls, and now when gains start to somewhat slow down, I really expect to put our whatever down to the grindstone.All in all, I don't think I seen a quest that managed to catch my interests and hold them as well as yours did.Also, I dropped OP after Doffy arc and have to yet pick it back up, so many discussions about characters fly over my head. Its fine tho, I will probably get few surprises along the way.
>>3417746You really should pick it up, Whole Cake Island might be my actual favourite arc pre or post skip.
>>3417699I’m really liking it though I feel that Flashman is being flanderized a bit too much as a genki boy. I liked the first few threads where he was a bit more mellow (and didn’t act as dumb) but was still a flashy dude (tattoo).I know he’s not actually stupid and he’s just playing it up to appeal to his new senpai, but it’s a tiny bit over the top to me.
>>3417699>How are you finding the quest so far?I've been enjoying it greatly. It's been a wild ride.>Any reason it snagged your eye in the first place? Was just getting into two other new shounen type quest, DB Human quest and Headhunter quest, when I saw the first thread of this starting up, and figured I may as well make it three. Haven't regretted it yet.>Anything I'm doing right/wrong/adequately?You've got a good balance of humor going so far, as befits our goofball of a character. If I had to cite one concern, it'd be that I'm worried the rolling system might become to clunky down the line, with modifiers on top of modifiers, and everybody rolling handfuls of dice in combat. Otherwise, I like how things are going.
>>3417699>how are you guys finding the quest so far?Mostly love it.>Any reason it snagged your eye in the first place?I was recommended it during the first thread by someone.>General comments?Doing the Yu and Tashigi thing you talked about while also hard no-ing romance for Flashy kind of feels iffy, and I'd maybe recommend either going full no romance or vice versa. I'm personally fine with either but not so much the middle road.
>>3417699>how are you guys finding the quest so far?I love it. You are doing a very good job at making it feel like One Piece. It makes me want to reread/rewatch the series again. The constant updates also help keep us questers hooked but please take a rest if/when need it.>Any reason it snagged your eye in the first place?I love One Piece. Also that it was not about the usual topics and it looked like you had things planed out.
>>3417757It feels like we went from rash teenager cadet already tired of the ambient and the Marines to bubbly overly competent officer, which ampes up his own childish axpect.Thing is, considering our attention starved childhood, it feels kind of realistic: acting tough among the other students in the academy, actually getting pampered and spoiled the moment we aquire some deeper relationships, in both cases exaggerating a bit in order to try being more likeable.The question is: what is Flashy's real personality, and how much is he faking?OP are you taking notes for our character arc? lol
>>3417699I like this quest a lot but I have a request/complaint. Zoro Interlude! That is all.Heh, Mina is perfectly suited to dunk on Crocodile. I’d love to see the entire crew trying to rescue her, beat up guards etc and bust down the door to see her with her boot on his unconscious body smoking one of his cigars and wearing his coat.
>>3417717>leaving Captain Coby out Why even bother?>>3417726>zoro interlude stfu ur banned from quest>>3417757This is definitely a concern of mine, thanks for pointing it out. I’ll admit to sometimes making Flashy a bit TOO ditzy simply for humour value, and hopefully I can give Flashy a few insteances of (non-combat, non-paperwork) smarts to show his real guile.He definitely does ham it up to establish a niche for himself as the ‘nice, funny, lighthearted one we can (mostly) depend on’, but like you said, it does go over the top sometimes, and sometimes he really is just having a moment of dumbassery due to Excitable Teen Finding Himself In A Position Of Authority And Actually Being Liked and Respected After Escaping From Being The Nothing Of the Academy.As Flashy gets more confident in his skills and position (both as a Marine and of his place in his friends’ lives), he’ll definitely not feel the need to act so much. And probably not to keep asserting his newfound authority over poor Sunglasses and Hat, either. I also have some vague plans for a brief separation from the crew along the line, so Flashy can rely on himself and figure out what he really is when he’s not trying to rely on/impress/bond with the people around him. ‘Who you are in the dark’, and all.>>3417772The romance thing is a massive pain. At first I thought I’d allow some waifuing, but I didn’t want you guys to jump straight on First Girl (whoever that would be), and wanted something to properly develop. This was back in the days when I figured I’d get a few players max, and you’d be travelling the Blues by yourself. (HA HA THAT WORKED OUT WELL.)Now, though, added on to the fact that I’ve never written romance (I used to write and edit erotica for people, but that was... less romantic) not only do I not want to attempt it and fail, thus letting down players, there’s also the consideration that there’s enough players I don’t want to deal with waifu wars. I think the only real push for waifuing thus far is Tashigi, and honestly, I just can’t write Tashigi and Flashy. A bit of non-canon stuff? Sure. Actually trying to pair them in-quest? I wouldn’t even know where to start.As for Tashigi/Yu - honestly, it probably won’t even happen. I gave it a little go, but it isn’t really working out, and Yu swooning over Tasharry is pretty much just for the lulz.So at the moment, hard no on any romance or lewding in-quest (except SmokerxJustice, obviously). Will I maybe permit romance an in-game year down the line? Possibly. Will it be a big thing? No. Will I let you do anything with Tashigi? No, that’s your sister, you degenerates.(1/2)
>>3417778Sure, I had things planned. Then they went out the window. And exploded.>>3417780I absolutely love psychological bullshit and people faking/deceiving/manipulating, and generally have horrible self-defence mechanisms that are great short-term and mentally crippling in the long run. So how much is Flashy faking? Well, he’s maybe a teeeeensy little more affected his desire for affection than he’s admit to anyone, including himself. In another world, maybe he’d have fixated on a single individual and slowly slid into full-on yandere love-me-love-me mode. As it is, he’s balancing what he thinks maybe a half-dozen or so people WANT him to be, along with his own personality. Luckily, most of those people want him to be the same or similar things as what the others want, so he’s trying to get the right mix of ‘I’m competent, you can rely on me, don’t leave me!’ and ‘I’m fun and my dumbassery makes you feel smart and needed!’.Which has blown up in his face when he felt he needed to be competent in combat so as not to be disregarded, but also felt he wasn’t taken seriously enough to be allowed to take PART in combat. Whoops.Now I’m writing this, I’m definitely seeing a need for Flashy to be temporarily stripped of his anchor-people and figure out who he is when there’s no-one around he’s attached to. Hmm.Anyhoo, writing now (grandma is fine, by the way. AGAIN.), and thank you all for your helpful responses. I now know that you guys want a more serious quest, with robots and Flashy eating multiple Devil Fruits within the next 24 hours.>>3417793>zoro interludeur banned too
>>3417818You still working on that Lolanoa Zolo Intelrude?
>>3417818>I’m definitely seeing a need for Flashy to be temporarily stripped of his anchor-people and figure out who he is when there’s no-one around he’s attached toWell, we're approaching Alabasta and if the Straw Hats are still there, then there's a chance of Flashman dealing with the opposite scenario: surrounded by people who hate him and absolutely do not want him around. Except maybe Luffy, if he thinks us carrying a billion different weapons is cool.>>3417824Why have you done this? Now I have that damn theme song stuck in my head.
>>3417816>Now, though, added on to the fact that I’ve never written romance (I used to write and edit erotica for people, but that was... less romantic)The mistery is solved: Qm is affected by ptsd >>3417818>flashy aloneaaand, he's going to get kidnapped. neato
>>3417836It's time to acquire CrocoDad.
>>3417827...How would an accidentaly kidnapped by the strawhats story even go?Like we aren't marine enough and they aren't pirate enough, for us to hate each other once we've been around each other long enough.But Flash does have genuine reasons to be angry at most of the strawhats, and he'd never be able to tell smoker, hey the strawhats are ok actually.
>magical princess doomblood“You might not be able to fly, but turning into liquid is pretty cool,” you encourage. “You can go down cracks and get pretty much anywhere, you can’t be hit, you can even drown people on land! Uh. Don’t... don’t practice that one.”Mina gives you a look that tells you that even as a ten year old, she’s not THAT stupid. “I’m not gonna drown people, Flashy!”“Well. Good.”“Unless they’re pirates.”“Even better!” The pair of you high-five, bonding over the joy of killing the ever-loving crap out of CRIMINAL SCUM.Truly, the best little sister. In a few years, maybe you’ll even kill pirates together! Ultimate bonding!>(Second daily action? Alabasta tomorrow, remember!)>>3417824GET OUT OF THIS THREAD AND NEVER RETURN>>3417827I have various vague plans for how Alabasta works out (and also for Usopp), but (trying not to spoil anything), the massive canon changes you’ve kicked off may lead to some pretty intense Flashy+Strawhats interaction after Alabasta. Depends on how Garp/Ace/general-dice-bullshit works out. I have learned the true folly of Making Plans.>>3417844If you guys want to acquire CrocoDad, it’s possible, but I need to know pretty far in advance. And you’ll be separated from the crew for a while. And canon will crawl into a ditch and die, but I consider that a given so far, anyway.>>3417846I’m keeping my mouth shut as to specifics, but it’s definitely doable in at least two ways. One of which depends on you being a Charlotte grandkid, but still.
>>3417851>>Spend more time practicing your metal cutting
>>3417851>>(Second daily action? Alabasta tomorrow, remember!)>Talk to Curly about Alabasta. It's culture, the people, recent news etcIf we end up alone I want enough knowledge to blend in. Plus it just makes sense to ask the native for information
>>3417851>>3417858interaction, oh yeah....We kinda forgot about our minion on board, didn't we?
Today is a -NULL- Cigar day.
>>3417858SupportWe aren't totally dumb!
>>3417846I wasn't really thinking kidnap plot but more trapped with Strawhats, like Smoker in canon. Of course, canon is fucked but it's a possibility. As far as interactions go, it's really more about Flashman having to confront people without any need on his part to act up and play a character, because he genuinely hates them and knows to take them seriously (even if in other circumstances he'd be having drunk adventures with them).>>3417851>>3417858Supporting.
>CrocoDadOkay, I'd like to think that Anons are just memeing around with this but PLEASE let's not, even for the sheer wackiness of this quest I feel that is way too much.I could, however deal with Crocodile trying to use that approach if he attempted to convince Flashman into joining him.Why would Croc try to recruit Flashy? I dunno, I'm just spitballing what comes to mind here.
>>3417897Oh yeah, agree with this guy. I wouldn't mind if he was doing it to try and pass as an affable Emperor/Casino Owner, but once he's revealed as a big fuck, then nah
>>3417613Oh right, you were the one with the sword legs. My apologies, here's one of you and your cousin.>>3417699Joined in fairly early 1st thread, was the guy pushing for looking like Roy Mustang.What drew me to the quest initially was giving it a chance since it's a OP quest and you see very few of those last more than 5 threads at most. Ended up staying for the humor and suprisingly well developed characterization. I'm still hooked and keep up when I can. Despite the flack you give yourself for typos the question is well written and you keep things interesting. I also enjoy how you pipe into discussions and don't just drop updates while the anons post, always adds a bit of life to the thread. Nechanics are also beyter than most with a feeling of we're strong and there's improvement, but there's still a lot stronger foes, and training actually feels like training, not just maxing out a skill in a week. My only suggestion is mapping out "tiers" of strength for characters mechanics just so you have an idea jist who can beat who in the system. Like, how many dice liffy rolls, Garp's modifier, Coby's progression, etc. It'll save you a lot of trouble down the line.Over all the quest really has that feel One Piece has, I love it. I'd give the quest 2/10 not enough Ace Abs >:[ [/spoilers]
Sorry about delay, needed groceries.>educating harry "So tell me," you say, dropping yourself in the seat besides Curly like a small elephant, "What's Alabasta like?"Curly looks up at you from his book, and in both tone and word, says, "Dry.""... Yeah, I got that with the whole 'desert kingdom' thing. Apart from that?"You soon regret everything.Ten minutes after Curly decides you're legitimately interested in learning about his country, you have a basic understanding of the country's geography and major cities, thanks to a constant lecture and a neatly handdrawn map.Twenty minutes after, you also have a basic idea of the weather, clothing and food preferences.Thirty minutes after, a thorough overview of the royal family and political situation (well, Curly calls it basic, but it seems thorough to you).Forty minutes after, while Curly moves on to the most important imports (not sand) and exports (surprisingly, also not sand), you seriously consider faking a heart attack.But no!You are a strong, brave Marine, and you can keep your ears open and handle this!>Anything in particular you want to ask about?>>3418053Mapping out different rolls is a good idea, I'll probably draw up a list of major characters with some basic idea for how many dice they'll roll. At the moment aim obviously still messing around with the combat system, trying to account for differences between Blues and Grand Line, and keeping people improving without it seeming stupidly fast (to be honest, your Observation Haki IS too fast, but I'm putting that down to bullshit prodigy, Armament will be a lot slower if you learn that) or too slow to be relevant to the Strawhats. You'll soon be getting into characters rolling with 2d100s, so I'm hoping to have things more settled by then.
>>3417824https://youtu.be/RSe8D2wfGKII'll be honest, I genuinely like the 4kids opening. It's dumb but it's pretty catchy too.
>>3418064>>The Criminal and Pirate situation, doesn't Alabasta have one of those Emperors or whatever in it?
>>3418074Supporting
>>3418064>>Who are the really important people in Alabasta?>>Where do you think Baroque works will mostly be?
>>3417858>>3417851Support>Strawhat kidnappingIf it depends on us being a Charlotte then I'm guessing they snatch us to do a hostage exchange for Sanji / use as leverage against the Charlotte family / so they can flee the scene safely (if Flashma for some crazy reason actually beats them to Whole Cake). Whole cake arc is literally right after Dressrosa, which Flashman will 100% be there for, so it makes sense. >Flashman personality Actually I think what we see with Flashman IS pretty much his actual personality. Yeah he exaggerates this natural airheadedness to amuse / please people, but it's not like he's completely changing who he is around company just to win their approval. He's just naturally a ditzy golden retriever most of the time, but with a few complexes on the side. His big problem is the fear that people will leave him. I personally don't think he has a desperate need to surround himself with company at all times to drown out his loneliess or anything (going from what I've read), but that after his mother and father he carriers a niggling fear that those he gets close to will one day leave him (and deeply fears that it will be because he's not 'good' enough)
>>3418074>EmperorsPretty sure Flashman knows the difference between the Emperors and the Warlords, especially considering he's a marine
>>3418084Flash might!But I don't I get the terms swapped a lot......
>>3418067As someone who only seen anime with subs, this makes me want to stab my eardrums.
>>3418084Yep, I'd change that to a more general question about the Shichibukai situation if that vote wins. Even aside from going to the Marine Academy, it's pretty much impossible for anyone on the Grand Line to not know the basics of Emperors and Shichibukai.As an aside, I'll be saying Shichibukai instead of Warlords, unless people think that's off-putting?
>>3418064>>3418074>>3418080Can we combine these three? After that info bombardment from Curly we need to give as good as we got. >ArmamentFine with it being slow, so long as Flashy is at least decent with it post Timeskip, because if he's not by then then why the he'll bother with it in the first place. Honestly we don't really need it much pre timeskip anyway. Definitely do for post since everyone and their mother has it.
>>3418064>Armament will be a lot slower if you learn thatNot if this briefcase full of Nat 100s has anything to say about it!
>>3418064>>3418094Yes, I'd like to support asking everything. More info can't hurt.>>3418091Proper nouns and stuff like that are fine.They're pretty much interchangeable for me at this point. The only thing I'd ever get autistically angry about is nakama
>>3418094I'm gonna be honest - fuck timeskip. Work on the assumption there isn't going to be one. I'm going to be kicking the crazy-train up to 11, probably 12, and you've kicked off enough changes that Alabasta IS going to turn out differently, and only the Dice Gods know what's going to be happening by Water 7. Will there even BE a Water 7? I DON'T KNOW.>>3418099What's the deal with the big bad nakama word?
>>3418064>>3418094>>3418098>all this armament talkI still want to believe that we will find a way to skip it entirely and yet stay competitive without it.
>>3418114"I'm a logia so I automatically win""Damn"I wonder if the Blood Fruit allows for healing others or at least stopping bleeding.
>>3418114If we don't have armament we functionally cannot compete with anyone who does have armament, or has effects like the Gum Gum Fruit or a Logia.
>>3418128Seastone tipped weapons would like a word
>>3418109Oh come on now we haven't changed that....>Garp, Luffy, and Ace are all gonna be on Alabasta....Dear God what have done....
>>3418109The original One Piece subbers used nakama because they claimed it meant a group of people so close it was impossible to translate to English. In reality, it's just used to refer to a group, period. I don't really hate it that much, just a pet peeve. Weebism at its finest.
>>3418128Eh, the Gum Gum Fruit is only troublesome if we used Pistol-Chan or Jitte-San, the swords would still cut/pierce.I agree that Armanent is a must for the Post-Timeskip events/New World areas.
>>3418141To be honest, do you really expect a fansubber to have even know the word "friend" exists?
>>3418132*purposely breaks seastone weapon*
>>3418134I'm sure not everything is ruined. Events will surely conspire to ensure that the legendary Davy Back Fight still happens. It's the Will of D.
>>3418166FUCK WHAT PEOPLE SAY DAVY BECK FIGHT IS RADICAL EVEN IF IT FEELS TOTALLY INCONSEQUENTIALI WANT THE SMO CREW TO GET PULLED INTO ONE
The real question is whether or not G8 will be happening.Fuck if that filler didn't deserve to be canon
>>3418114Seastone-capped boots, anon. As for defense side of things, D O D G E>i still haven't reread alabasta arc, so gonna be real vague but assume flashy got a good explanation"What about the pirate situation there," you manage to ask, as Curly pauses to take a sip of water. You don't really need to hear about famed theater productions. "One of the Shichibukai lives there, right?"Curly frowns. "Crocodile, yes. Or Lord Crocodile, as the people call him."Hm. You tilt your head, curious. "But not you?""The man is... a true pirate at heart, mi-mi-mi. As a Shichibukai, he should have stopped with his crimes against civilians, but in practice... he's merely quite excellent at hiding them. I wouldn't normally say this of such a person, but - well, I'll have more to say of him when I meet with your vice Admiral. I'm sure you'll learn whatever he considers necessary."That's weird. Curly seems overly reluctant to talk about him, which is understandable if the dude (Sand Logia, right?) is still doing piratey stuff - you know some Marines would turn a blind eye as long as it wasn't TOO bad - but still. Well, that's Garp's problem after the Baroque Works mess is sorted out.Next up, you ask him who the really important people in Alabasta are. This nets you an even more detailed explanation on the royal family (apparently the king is actually a decent guy and being framed by Baroque Works, so, uh, that's something that'll hopefully be sorted soon), various political figures, and some royal guards you might end up dealing with. Reluctantly, he also explains a little about the revolutionaries - small r, not the Dragon kind - and the like. Again, hopefully they won't be a problem soon, once they know the king isn't a psycho.As for where he thinks Baroque Works will mostly be... that's complicated. Curly keeps it vague again, this apparently being information for Garp and Smoboss, but Baroque Works is BIG, which means their agents will be pretty much everywhere. He gives a more detailed overview of different towns and the deserts though, so you guess it's worthwhile."The official reason for this ship and Vice-Admiral Garp's being in Alabasta is seeking the Strawhats, mi-mi-mi, considering they were rescued by Dragon," Curly explains. "We'll be swiftly noted by Baroque Works' spies, so we need a ready excuse for such a strong Marine presence.">(What's Flashy's opinion on the idea of Shichibukai, anyway?)>>3418134No, anon. They're all going to be in Nanohana. At once.Yuuuuuuup.>>3418141They are ohana now.>>3418166I fucking love Davy Back fights. Why have we never seen more?! Were the Foxy Pirates just making shit up?!>>3418169You are a gentleperson of taste.
>>3418175Find me the episodes, and I'll consider it. Is that the one where they get locked inside a Marine base and have to pretend to work there? Because I'm actually planning docked-at-a-Marine base shenanigans, and could probably fit that in.
>>3418180>>It's not like the idea of not evil is pirates is insane, we partied with those golden dragons, but making them high ranking officials just seems to be looking for trouble
>>3418180He understands the logic behind it but does not appreciate the fact that it essentially means pirates can run rampant and be rewarded for it - and since higher bounty means more incentive to stop their activities, the more damage they cause, the more likely they are to be offered a spot.>>3418182Yeah, it's the one where they meet another D. character but since it's filler, he wasn't allowed to have much impact on the plot, even though he probably could've made
>>3418199Apologies, I meant to say: even though he probably could've made a pirate as crazy as Foxy shit his pants.
>>3418182Episodes 196-206 according to the wiki.Like, I'm pretty sure the main reason the Foxy arc got the flack it did was because it came right after this gem of a filler arc.There's neat characterisation bits for the crew (especially Sanji), the humour is top notch (motherfucking CONDORIANO). It's just all round great
>>3418199I've read the wikia, can't see a D?Heading to eat, back soon.
>>3418190Just want to say here that their name translates to SMALL Dragon, not gold. The Captain is just a gold-freak.Also think we've got Flashy's opinions on Shichibukai pretty much settled, so that's good.NEXT UP, THE THING YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR... HQ's call regarding your transfer.While I'm writing that, by the way, I've been considering doing a non-canon thread (possibly some kind of what-if?AU) if I don't quite catch up in my Alabasta reading before everything kicks off. Hopefully it won't be necessary, but would you guys be up for that?
>>3418274Hell yeah. I'd love to see Son of Roger Flashman, for the sweet relationship dynamic with Ace.
>>3418298Son of Rayleigh, surely?
>>3418274I'm somewhat interested in a what if Glashman had been recruited by Luffy instead of going to officer school. Those two would make a hell of a duo.
>ring ring muthafukkas You're heading off to do some actual work (boooooring) when the summons of Smoboss save you from drudgery.Okay, technically he's yelling for 'Brat', but that's his charming and affectionate nickname for you! Or he thinks you're a brat. Whichever.You hustle your ass over to his office anyway, a little concerned to see the scowl on his face as he motions you inside. Has he found out you skipped out on duties to read comics with Mina? That's impossible, right?He jabs a finger at the seat opposite his desk, and you quickly sit down, trying to look both professional and innocent."Whatever you think I've found about, I don't care," Smoboss says bluntly. You try to look confused and not relieved. "I got a call in from HQ, about your transfer."You perk up, smile growing. "Yeah?""It got turned down.">WHAT THE FUCK>................. what.>Who do I have to stab?>Other?
>>3418312>GlashmanI'm sorry, but I immediately began to picture how Harry Glasman, Flashman's Scottish, claymore-wielding bagpipe enthusiast AU version would look like.
>>3418334>>................. what.Who where when and why
>>3418334>WHAT THE FUCKWHAT THE FUCK
>>3418334>WHAT THE FUCK? >Who do I have to stab?>Literally, because I'm super good at it now. Which is why I want to go to combat.
>>3418334>>WHAT THE FUCKGRAND FATHER PLEASE
>>3418334>WHAT THE FUCK
>>3418334>>WHAT THE FUCK
>>3418334>*Start to tableflip*>*Realise it's Smoker's table, abort*>*Chairflip instead*>"WHAT THE FUCK"
Alright taking bets and guesses as to what was the reason for Flashy's transfer being turned down:1: Grandpa Interrupt2: HQ taking one look at Flashman's Academy grades and going "lol no"3: Something else??Dear God, are we going to have to get Garp himself to ok our transfer??
>>3418379Isn't Flashman's grandfather like super dead? Or do you mean grandpa in the sense we have like three dads?
>>3418383I think he means the Admiral, but he wouldn't know we exist
>>3418383Grandfather S.
>>3418357I like this
>this is outrageous! it's unfair! (kills younglings to prove combat prowess)Hm.This calls for only one response."WHAT THE FUCK," you politely query. "WHAT THE ABSOLUTE FUCK, THAT'S STUPID.""Yep," says Smoboss, stubbing out a cigar."I'M PERFECTLY COMBAT-CAPABLE, I'M GOOD AT STABBING AND SHOOTING AND HITTING AND - AND KICKING PEOPLE IN THE BALLS!"Smoboss winces as he lights a new cigar. "Yeah, maybe don't brag about that one.""BUT WHY?!""People usually consider it cheating. Dumb, I know.""NO! I mean why was I turned down?!""Oh, that." He finally looks at uou properly, face annoyed. You're good enough at Smoboss Expressions to tell it isn't with you, though. "Look, brat - for all that you're a good fighter, there's a million other good fighters. And apparently the brass was pleased with the photos you've sent in - and there's a lot fewer good photographers in the Marines. Especially now they know you're on the Grand Line. Apparently the Photography Department got pretty excited when they heardnyou were out here, and figure they can send you off to take pictures of various pirates along our routes."You scowl. Intensely. "They can't order me to do that.""... Technically they can, being your bosses and all. And while normally I'd tell you to be careful disobeying orders while you're only an Ensign, I have SOME good news."You cross your arms in a totally non-sulky manner, slumping back. "Go on.""I wasn't exactly thrilled either, so I... discussed the matter with 'em." (You're pretty sure that means he yelled at them.) "I talked into two options, you pick which.""... Yeah?""Option one," Smoboss tells you, "is that you stay in the Photography Department, BUT you're allowed to fight. You'll sometimes be asked to take photos of pirates in the area, which might sometimes get you put on detached leave from the ship for a few days at a time, but I get the right to veto those if they get in the way of our combat duties."Huh."Second option - you have to stay in the department for now, and train up someone else to take your place as photographer. THEN you can transfer in a couple of months or so, once they're deemed competent.">???
Option one sounds pretty good to me, fighting is fun, but so are photos. Also imagine the look on a pirates face when we ask for a photo, they laugh in our face, we kick their ass, take the picture and walk out.
>>3418391I appreciate it Anon, but a little too late....can we still chairflip when we leave Smoboss' office?
>>3418394>Option oneBeing able to participate in battles was the only reason we decided to do this anyway. Trying to train someone else just seems like more of a hassle than doing the occasional photo job. Plus having to do spec ops trying to sneak a photo of a pirate actually sounds pretty fun.
>>3418394>>May as well go with option one.>>I'm still going to flip a table as a sign of protest though
>>3418394>Option oneAnd this can keep being Bounty Photographer Quest.
>>3418394>option one to keep the quest title >but I like the idea of Flashman-Sensei: let's keep an eye out for someone to train in the Art Of Photograpy
>>3418394>Option one
>>3418394>>Option One>>Then instead of my photos being useless cause you catch them, they are useless cause I catch them!
>>3418394>Option OneI mean... it's not bad? As long as Smoboss doesn't just dump us when we're detached from the ship. You wouldn't do that, right, dad?
>>3418394>Option oneHahahahahaha there's no way we're not fighting when Alabasta is literally right around the corner.
>>3418394>option oneI mean, it's all we really wanted. Besides now we can keep the camera. We can even use it in combat! >Flashman's "Final Flash": Blind an opponent with a high beam flash photography shot, one shot them while they're dazed
>i appreciate you guys keeping the title, that would have been a painYou let a looooong sigh of seething indignation. "The first is okay. I guess."Smoboss gives you a pointed look. "Shall I confirm that with them?""... Yes.""Good. As for your first assignment, you're supposed to get pictures of the Strawhats - Witch Thief Nami, Cheapshot Sanji, and the unknown guy."You nod. "So I should focus on them. Got it.""Screw that. I said that's what you're SUPPOSED to be doing. If you think we're just going to stand around and let you take photos of them, your head's too full of swords." He scowls. "We're arresting these punks, come hell or high water.""... I don't think we'll get high water in a desert country, bossman.""Then I guess we'll be in for Hell instead," Smoboss replies, as if stating a fact. "Anyway, we'll be docking in Nanohana tomorrow; you've got a few options before I draw up final arrangements for day...">1) Go with Smoboss and Curly to meet with Garp while they finalize arrangements.>2) Take a bunch of infantry to deal with supplies. There's no tournament here, so you can't get in trouble, right?>3) Check around town for any sign of the Strawhats, Baroque Works, other pirates, or Princess Vivi. Or her... giant duck. Right.>4) Is there something else you think should be done...?
Btw, this is the first thing I thought of when I heard of the devil fruitMy chocolate... should be left well alone.Oh, I know very well. How sweets beckon so, well... sweetly.*ahem*Only an honest beating will cure you now.Liberate you, from your wild curiosity.Also, now go get me another.>Pirates, pirates all over the shop
>>3418448>1) Go with Smoboss and Curly to meet with Garp while they finalize arrangements.
>>3418448>3) Check around town for any sign of the Strawhats, Baroque Works, other pirates, or Princess Vivi. Or her... giant duck. Right.I don't think we want to meet Garp.>your head's too full of swords.Nice pun Boss.
>>3418448>1) Go with Smoboss and Curly to meet with Garp while they finalize arrangements.We can't not get some fucking Garp in here>>3418451EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
>>3418448>1) Go with Smoboss and Curly to meet with Garp while they finalize arrangements.There is no way Flash would choose this in chara, but it's a meeting I really want to seeAlso this way, when we meet (bring/cause) trouble we can throw Garp at itPerfect Plan
>>3418448>>1) Go with Smoboss and Curly to meet with Garp while they finalize arrangements.Just get it over with. If we don't go with them, he'll burst through a wall when we least expect it anyway.
>>3418451Mina gonna beat the ever-loving shit out of a filthy chocolate thief~CRUSH HIM, MINA. CRUSH THE FIEND.(Also, dat hat. Niiiiice.)
>>3418448>1) Go with Smoboss and Curly to meet with Garp while they finalize arrangements.Yeah with a pissed Ace and an even more pissed Cheapshot around, I don't think Flash should go out alone.
>>3418448>>1) Go with Smoboss and Curly to meet with Garp while they finalize arrangements
>>3418448>>1) Go with Smoboss and Curly to meet with Garp while they finalize arrangements.
>>3418448>1Might as well face the music. Maybe our combat bs will somehow allow us to figure out how to lift and throw cannonballs like Garp.>My god. It was so simple. Cannonballs aren't just projectiles, they can also be an extension of one's fist!>Gyahaha, now you're getting it! Now help me sling these at these slackers!
>i can't believe you're voting not to see ace abs, what is wrong with you?With the options given, Smoboss is confused and somewhat horrified when you choose to join him with... Garp."If I don't willingly see him now, he'll make sure to crash in on me at an even more terrible time, and it'll be at least ten times worse," you explain.Smoboss considers. "Normally I'd say that's bullshit. But it's Garp, so you're probably right."In any case, the pair of you condemn yourselves to the upcoming horror. Tashigi will be dealing with supplies instead (and taking Hat and Sunglasses with her), Mina and Yu will stay on the ship (partly for their own protection, and partly because deserts and mermaids don't mix), Fop will be checking the town for any information, and Klaus will be... you don't know, but you suspect the answer is 'as far from Garp as possible'.>Confirm arrangement?>Dispute Smoboss' arrangement?>>3418470You would have got to pick your companions for the trip, much like you did in Renaisse, but alas! There is only Garp now. Garp, and massive head trauma (inside and out).
Rolled 75 (1d100)>>3418477Rolling for natural skill in cannonball-slinging.
>>3418490>>Maybe it'd be a good idea to have Klaus help Fop with finding information
>>3418490>Confirm arrangement
>>3418490>>Confirm arrangement?I like Fop going out and talking to common folk. Maybe he'll continue to lessen his snobbery. I hope he at least has a few crew members with him though, just in case.
>>3418492>We're actually pretty decent at it, if not goodIt's like the dice gods want us to be the pirates' worst nightmare.
>>3418506If you smeared sugar on the cannonballs, you'd probably end up critting every time.
Rolled 66 (1d100)>>3418509Rolling to throw sugar smeared cannonballs
>>3418509If we had a Sugar Fruit, we could MAKE cannonballs out of sugar!
>>3418513You fool, that was salt! How did you get them mixed up?!>>3418515Tactical genius.Aaaaaall right, I need>Roll 1d100, best of 3 for tonight's training
Rolled 39 (1d100)>>3418522
>>3418490>>Confirm arrangement?LOCK INAlso like we'll meet the DC to catch even a glimpse of abs
Rolled 57 (1d100)>>3418522
Rolled 72 (1d100)>>3418522
>>3418524Well, you and Smoker will be meeting with Garp rather than Smoker walking around town, so no running into Ace at the Spice Bean restaurant.>mfw no ace abs :(
>72, not bad, but not good enoughYou stand on the deck at midnight again, hating existence. You're blindfolded, your sword is in hand, and you're once more performing the most mind-numbingly boring motions, over and over.And over. And over. And over. And ->Roll 1d100, best of 3. DC 98.
Rolled 13 (1d100)>>3418539Come on.
Rolled 63 (1d100)>>3418539We will see abs, I believe
Rolled 4 (1d100)>>3418539
Rolled 80 (1d100)>>3418539KLAUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSS
Rolled 99 (1d100)>>3418539lets go?
>>3418551LMAO
>>3418539
>>3418551YOU FOOOOOOOOOOOL
Rolled 5 (1d100)>>3418553see you guys didn't succeed because you didn't say anything about candyRolling to see if Garp has a candy fruit in his possession
>>3418554Well, crap, entered it wrong. Not that it matters, considering we just flopped on it.
>>3418557No candy.More like a whole basket of lemons
Rolled 100 (1d100)>>3418539Rolling for disappointment
Rolled 17 (1d100)>>3418557>candy fruitLets try different way.Rolling to see if Garp has fruit candies in his possession.>>3418574Fitting.
>I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ALMOST PULLED IT OFF that's hilarious, klaus would have had a breakdown- and then your sword goes flying out of your grip, skittering across the deck."Bwuh?" With that intelligent question, you yank your blindfold off, seeing only an amused-looking Klaus over by the railings. He glances over at the sword sitting innocently on the deck. "Nice and graceful, prettyboy. Wanna pick it up and continue?"... Weird .After a quick check of your precious baby, you cover your eyes again and start where you left off.... Seriously, that was weird, right?>Roll 1d100 best of 3 for metal cutting training>>3418557Only a Cracker Fruit or Tea fruit.
>>3418574FUCK ME
Rolled 77 (1d100)>>3418576Rolling to disappoint dad
>>3418574You are EXTREMELY disappointed.
Rolled 82 (1d100)>>3418576
Rolled 87 (1d100)>>3418576ALRIGHT LETS USE THAT POWER OF DISAPOINTMENT TO GET A HIGH ROLLILL BE SAD IF WE GET METAL CUTTING
Rolled 99 (1d100)>>3418576I'm now even more curious about this style...
Rolled 78 (1d100)>>3418576
Rolled 70 (1d100)>>3418576One more time,lets go
>>3418576Odin, grant us weeb metal cutting power!
>>3418551>>3418590
Rolled 17 (1d100)>>3418576Stop wasting dice.
Rolled 97 (1d100)>>3418600Check this wasted roll out.
Rolled 75 (1d100)>>3418613That was definitely a wasted roll, but check this out
Rolled 81 (1d100)>>3418615Pathetic.
Rolled 85 (1d100)>>3418618You dare mock the son of a shepard?
Rolled 75 (1d100)>>3418621H-hayai!
...wait.IsIs Klaus trying to teach us how to do flying slashes?
Rolled 93 (1d100)>>3418624Boomerang Blade StyleGO!
Rolled 7 (1d100)>>3418623Now SUFFER
Remember these rolls when we critfail.
Rolled 8 (1d100)>>3418628Ha! Looks like you missed! Now for my counter attack!
>>3418628>>3418632Woah
Rolled 37 (1d100)>>3418632HAHAHA FOOOOOOOL! You may have gotten a lucky shot or two in but a weakling like you is no match for a superior dice slinger. Now to end this, DIE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSDKCefOPtQ
Rolled 23 (1d75)>>3418649I don't even need to use my full power to beat you.
Rolled 99 (1d100)>>3418659Ok maybe I was optimistic.
Can you both stop?
Rolled 58 (1d100)>>3418663>>3418659N-nani, I won't let it end like this!
>>341859099 for 4th roll, nice.>>3418613Reeeeeeally, people? Really?>87>Metal-Cutting increases to B.5! Swordsmanship +2!Morning training, though... that's where it finally clicks.You hold Ka-tan, and in one fluid movement, not even thinking about it, slice out.She doesn't so much bite through the target sheet of metal, as breeze through it without a hint of trouble.You and Klaus both stare at the now two sheets of metal that clang down from where they were hung up as a single piece."... Well, I think you've got it sorted," Klaus decides cheerfully. "I wouldn't call it mastered by any means, prettyboy, but you can feel pretty confident at using it in a fight now. Most fights. If your opponent's a wuss. A dead wuss."You flip him off."Yeah, but seriously," he gives a quick scan of the deck, "come over here."You squint at him suspiciously as he motions over to him.>Whyyyyyyyyy?>(Edge over carefully)>Approach with confidence (and a sword)>Other?>>3418628>>3418632This is the shittiest fight I've ever seen. It's like two pre-schoolers throwing sand at each other in a playground sandbox. >>3418624I sort of confirmed this last thread, but I don't think anyone noticed. Oh well!
Rolled 48, 97, 52, 90 = 287 (4d100)>>3418668Just clearing out the not bad rolls
>>3418668It seem like they have fun. Just let them do this
>>3418670>>3418663GG
>>3418673>>(Edge over carefully)Hmmmmmmmmmm
>>3418673>Approach with confidence (and a sword)
>>3418673>>(Edge over carefully)
>>3418673>(Edge over carefully)
>>3418673>>Approach with confidence (and a sword)
>>3418673>>Approach with confidence (and a sword)Big dick Flashman walking over here
>>3418673>>(Edge over carefully)Its fucking Klaus, you never know with this guy.
>>3418673>Approach with confidence (and a sword)You have dirt on him he wouldn't do anything stupid right?
>>3418673>(Edge over carefully)>I sort of confirmed this last thread, but I don't think anyone noticed. Oh well!...You did?Huh. Subtle.
It's his new sword wielding mouse isnt it.
>>3418694It's a rat, you racist.>eeeeeeasy does itYou eye him with the wariness of... literally anyone who knows him, and edge over. Carefully.At a pace away from him, you stop, watching him carefully. He stands before you casually, an amused smirk gracing his lips at your cautious approach.Then he vanishes.And an arm wraps around your neck, as you're forced to slightly bend and -OW KNUCKLES ON YOUR HEAD OW OW OW"Congrats on being less shiiiiiiiiiit~" Klaus happily croons, as he noogies the life out of you.>HELP MURDER HELP SMOBOSS SOMEONE HELP>(fight back! ... somehow)>(submit to death by asshole teacher)>Other?
>>3418721>>HELP MURDER HELP SMOBOSS SOMEONE HELP
>>3418721>(fight back! ... somehow)
>>3418721>>(fight back! ... somehow)
>>3418721>>(fight back! ... somehow)Use Kami-e to wrap an arm back and noogie him in returnAlternatively spontaneously learn Tekkai
>>3418721>>HELP MURDER HELP SMOBOSS SOMEONE HELP>>(fight back! ... somehow)Never give up! Never surrender!
>a noble choice, if a foolish oneYou release a panicked squ- no, a manly noise of surprise at this deadly assault by a total jerk with his stupid smug face, and promptly attempt to FIGHT BACK. Hopefully you can do so before you end up drawing a crowd. Or before his evil knuckles render you bald.>Fight with your body! (How?)>Fight with your words! (Say what?)>Other?
>>3418763>>Bite his hand!
>>3418763>Fight wit- oh hi garp
No!
Rolled 66, 90 = 156 (2d100)Background stuff, ignore.
>>3418763>"Oh shit, Garp's here" >try to Kami-e
>>3418784.... oh shit.First event DC 75 failed, second event DC 90 met.You guys really might have Garp turn up. Better escape fast! (Thanks autocorrect for trying to turn 'fast' to 'dad'. Accurate, but not what I meant.)
>>3418763>Attempt counter noogie. Fail. "Lemmegolemmegolemmeg- G-Garp?! You're here early!" >Kami-e in moment of distraction.
>>3418792>Implying we don't want to drag Klaus into meeting Garp in revenge for pulling this noogie on us
>>3418803... That's an excellent point.GARP APPEARANCE?>yes>no
>>3418808>yes
>>3418808Might as well go for broke
>>3418808>Absolutely yes
>>3418808Oh gee I don't know-->YES
Rolled 68 (1d100)>>3418808>>yesRolling to see if we find out garp is there by random cannonball hitting us
>>3418808>yesHell yeah, and hold Kalus down while we're at it...
>>3418808>>yes>"Klaus, if I must suffer THEN I WILL DRAG YOU DOWN WITH ME!"
>>3418808>>yesIF WE'RE GETTING GARP'D WE'RE TAKING KLAUS WITH US!
It is time.... to go to bed. Thanks for playing, and look forward to tomorrow, when Garp, Bogart, Coby and Helmeppo first meet you while you're getting violently noogied by an alcoholic hobo! Smoboss is so proud.Also, there may be a pet rat. We'll see.
>>3418832>It is time.>... to go to bed.YOU TEASE!...but to be fair it's past 3 A.M for me so I should hit the hay too...Who's Bogart again?
>>3418829>>3418821>Kami-e into a full-nelson hold, so he can't escape the Special Beam Cannon--I mean, cannonball
>>3418832You dastardly villain, how dare you leave us at a cliffhanger like this. May a pox fall upon you and the next three generations of your family. But anyways, thanks for the session.
>>3418836Garp's personal assistant and minder for more then 20 years.
>>3418843In other words, the greatest hero in the marines.
Hey Boss, Please check over this form for any errors. i have a weird feeling i missed something? or carried over a 1 somewhere.https://pastebin.com/XGUgpV79If i have don't let that bitch sandra find out
>>3419465I'm gonna be honest with you, I stopped keeping track a while back and have just been using your pastebin to check shit (and if it isn't quite up to date, checking the posts since it, so thanks for listing latest update post number).But, uh, it all looks good to me? Awakening seems right, Haki seems right, Combat and non-Combat skills seem right (although swimming should be in non-combat and metal cutting in techniques... I think you've already added the +2 into Swordsmanship that B5 metal cutting gives).Apart from those, it's all good, soldier! You've done us proud!>>3419063And he's possibly Detective Pistol-chan's soulmate, can't forget that.By the way, anyone seen Shazam? Good film? Worth a £4 ticket?
>>3419771It's supposed to be very good.Finally, a GOOD Captain Marvel film lol.
>>3419771yeah the one i was worried about was sword since that was lower than fans and jitte until recently which seemed odd to me (And yes metal cutting sword +2 is included). i also figured the post number would help keep it accurate so go me. I'll also switch swimming and metal cutting.Also sorry if my OCD in keeping things ordered from highest to lowest makes it hard to find things but it makes it feel right to me.
>>3419926It's cool, your gains in swords have been slower lately because a) it gets harder to raise skills when they're at higher levels and b) you've been focusing on metal-cutting and Klaus' style. Plus some gains have gone into Raccoon style rather than general Swordsmanship. Anyway, the pastebin looks good to me, and very helpful, thanks.Now if you guys had managed to break the DC for Klaus' bullshit, you'd have got a Swordsmanship boost... but alas, it was not to be.Currently re-reading Alabasta! Updates later.
>>3419771The best way I've heard someone describe Shazam is that it's DC's Sam Raimi's Spiderman. So if you're into super cheesy superhero movies, it's pretty good. Certainly the most entertaining DC one.
>>3419771>And he's possibly Detective Pistol-chan's soulmate, can't forget that.Sorry QM, but he's a swordsman
>>3419957~*star-crossed lovers*~ uwua pure and tragic romance that can never be
>THE DEMON APPEARSYou're trying to figure out how to kami-e out of Klaus' death-grip (judging by your flailing, it probably won't work), but the knuckles grinding into your skull are somewhat distracting.Okay, a lot distracting.Which is probably why neither of you notice the newcomers until That Laugh crashes in like a tidal wave on a sleepy seaside town."BWAHAHAHAHA! Looks like you kids are having fun!"You freeze.Klaus freezes.The pair of you look up into the face of evil itself.There's that Bogart guy, and a couple of junior Marines (chore boys?), and Smoker (looking like he's not sure if he wants to kill you and Klaus or himself), but you only have eyes for the guy in the middle.Vice-Admiral 'Cannonballs Are The Question and the Answer is Yes' Garp.He beams at the pair of you like he's actually wandered in on something impressive rather than an alcohobo assaulting an innocent young Marine.>AAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH (try to hide behind Klaus)>... Klaus. Let's jump overboard.>........... Hi? (fingerguns and try not to cry)>Other?
>>3420084>........... Hi? (fingerguns and try not to cry)There's no running from Garp.
>AAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH (try to hide behind Klaus)
>>3420084>........... Hi? (fingerguns and try not to cry)Damn, we both have observation and neither of us saw this coming.
>>3420084>........... Hi? (fingerguns and try not to cry)
>>3420084>AAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH>THEN jump overboard and try to swim back to Logue town
>>3420084>”Nope.” Leap into the sea.
>>3420084>AAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHH (try to hide behind Klaus)>choose to intentionally meet him to prevent him barging in at an unfortunate time>get barged in on anywayFucking Garp
>>3420084>........... Hi? (fingerguns and try not to cry)You chose this anons. Time to face it.
Also someone post that Enel picYou know the one
>>3420089You gotta be calm for Observation. Have you ever been calm while giving/getting a noogie?Also... it's Garp.
>>3420100Sorry, fresh out of Enel.Have a DIO instead.
>>3420110It's perfect anon!
>>3420105>Even Observation Haki itself is scared of Garp
>when in doubt, finger-gunKlaus is still frozen, one arm wrapped around your neck, the other's fist buried in your hair. You can't quite see his face, but you suspect it's lost all blood.Slowly, you raise your hands. Ignoring the look of resignation on Smoboss' face as he realizes what you're about to do; you form your greatest technique.DUAL-WIELD STYLE: F I N G E R G U N S"........ Hi?"Then you choke as Klaus instinctively tightens his arm around your neck, Garp bellowing laughter again, while his minions look blank-faced (Bogart) or utterly confused (chore boys)."Smoker, your greenhorn grew some balls since I last saw him, huh? And there's little Klaus, too!""i'm-forty-two,you-bastard," you hear Klaus mumble hysterically, as you manage to claw his arm a little looser.>Someone. Please help me. Please.>I had plenty of balls already!! I just didn't need CANNONballs!!>Ah, Smoboss... we were just... training...?>Other?
>>3420124>>I had plenty of balls already!! I just didn't need CANNONballs!!Here we see the Flashman activating its self-defense mechanism in the presence of a predator: lame puns.
>>3420129>With respect, Sir, better to grow some balls then have them launched at me. Continuously. In a very hard manner.
>>3420129>>Other?>>Little Klaus?!?
>>3420129>>Ah, Smoboss... we were just... training...?
>>3420129>Ah, Smoboss... we were just... training...?Let's not give him ideas with the cannonballs.
>>3420129>Ah, Smoboss... we were just... training...?I was just... stretching my calves on the windowsill! Isometric exercise! Care to join me?
>>3420129>Do you want to catch up with little Klaus for a while? Say, why don't you two spar for a bit?VENGEANCE
>you are already doomedEyes darting desperately around, you try to salvage at least some of this situation. Garp is... inevitable. A natural disaster. But Smoboss, despite his 'how is this my life' expression... he'll help, right? You can count on him?"Ah, Smoboss... we were just... training...?" SAVE ME. NOT KLAUS. JUST ME.Smoboss stares at you, eyes heavy-lidded, twin smoke spirals curling from his cigars, before he turns to leave. "I'll be in my office."TRAITORAt least Klaus' grip loosens enough for you to wriggle loose, just in time for Garp to OH GODS HE'S COMING CLOSER>Shove Klaus at him and run.>Jump overboard.>Stand your ground. Running now will just make it worse later.>Other?
>>3420153>>Stand your ground. Running now will just make it worse later.HOLD, MEN. HOOOOOOLD.
>>3420153>This is isn't Garp this is just a standard Marine officer wanting a status reportDelusion powers go
>>3420153>>Stand your ground. Running now will just make it worse later.
>>3420153>Stand your ground. Running now will just make it worse later.
>>3420153>Stand your ground. Running now will just make it worse later.Let's be honest, we couldn't run from Garp on our best day.
>>3420174We can run away from reality by knocking ourselves out at least
Rolled 69 (1d100)Ignoooooooore
>>3420180Nice
>>3420180It's a lewd crit
>>3420179Garp's mere presence would give us nightmares!That or he'd wake us up by hitting us.
>>3420179Best plan.>>3420182Heheheheheh sex number :|d>(wipes a tear from my eye) rip flashyYou swallow hard, but stand your ground in the face of incoming trauma.(69 - Klaus success!)Amazingly enough, even Klaus stays there, and judging by his clenching fists as he stands beside you, you think it's not because he's too terrified to move, nor because he's accepted the inevitability of the approaching storm.The air itself gets the absolute fuck out of Garp's way."It's been too long!" You don't know if he's talking to you or Klaus, and you don't care. You're too busy trying not to flip off Smoboss' back as he swiftly vanishes like the filthy coward he's turned out to be. "And look at you, training hard! These punks could learn a thing from you two!"He jabs a thumb at the two chore boys, who promptly straighten, looking terrified of being the subject of his attention.... Poor things. Good thing you were shitty enough not to be sent to Garp's ship."Had 'em about a month now, and they're still awful," he says cheerfully, like this is high praise, while jamming a finger up his nose. Ew. "But I'll make good Marines out of them in the end! Klaus, why don't you rejoin, help a few more kids out?""Well, gee whiz, that sounds like a whole lack of fun," Klaus says, monotone, "but I have my hands full with pre- with Flashman, here. So sad.""When you're done with him, then.""He's... a slow learner.">I'd like to officially report Klaus as a liar, sir.>(NOD NOD NOD) I'm the slowest!>(wide-eyed innocence) Don't hold back on my account, Klaus! I know you really want to sign up again!>Other?
>>3420190That and an erection if >>3420180Is anything to go by, damn old men and their suprise lewd crits
>>3420203>Say nothing. Big men are talking.His vision is based on movement. Stop moving, and he'll walk away.
>>3420203>>3420208Supporting
>>3420203>>(NOD NOD NOD) I'm the slowest!
>>3420203>(wide-eyed innocence) Don't hold back on my account, Klaus! I know you really want to sign up again!
>>3420203>(NOD NOD NOD) I'm the slowest!
>>3420203>(wide-eyed innocence) Don't hold back on my account, Klaus! I know you really want to sign up again!>I have to help Mina with... stuff>BYEKLAUS
>>3420203>>3420208+1
>>3420208SupportBIG MAN SCARY
Calling because I remembered to, yaaaaay.
>>3420222*Throws cannonball at QM*
>fight, flight, FREEZEYou keep your mouth shut and your body still. High-rankers see movement. If you dont attract his attention, you can get away, even if to have to lose your tail. Ah. You don't have a tail. Oh, well."Yeah, he was pretty slow in class," Garp muses, still in a booming voice loud enough to deafen anyone too close. "Didn't dodge many of my attacks, gwahahahaha!""... That's not really the kind of slow I meant, but sure, that too."Stay still. Stay quiet. You are a rock. A pebble."Aw, well, maybe someday, when you're done messing around! All right, we need to have that meeting with Smoker and the Alabasta guy now -" And for an instant, you could swear he almost looks serious, volume dropping slightly, before his cheeriness returns, "so how about you two look after my own two weaklings for a while?">(abandon all stillness) Wait, don't WE need to hear the meeting stuff as well?!>(faint nod)>Yes, sir?>Other?>>3420224Mutiny?! In MY thread?!
>>3420237>(abandon all stillness) Wait, don't WE need to hear the meeting stuff as well?!
>>3420237>Yes, sir?>>Mutiny?! In MY thread?!Nay!This is now-*pulls out a kitten*-a MEWtiny!
>>3420237>I'll be at the meeting as well, sir...I honestly can't remember what Klaus was supposed to do during this time.
>>3420237>>Yes, sir?
>>3420237>(abandon all stillness) Wait, don't WE need to hear the meeting stuff as well?!>Puppy eyes
>>3420242Literally nothing, because he's not a Marine and shouldn't even be there. He WAS planning on being Nowhere Near Garp, so he's already fucked up.
>>3420250So then he's perfect to watch the underlings!
Rolled 38 (1d100)>>3420237Rolling for Flashman's level of FEAR
>>3420253Those two already have to deal with Garp, and you want to sic Klaus on them? You monster...
>>3420254*Anxious candy eating*
Rolled 85 (1d100)Ignoooooooooooooooore1-8 is a success.
>>3420266it's a Fail then :V
>>3420261Its every student for themselves. Mercy is the sign of weaknes and it atracts your teachers atention!
>85, missed the plot information. oh well"Yes, sir?" You carefully manage a small salute, trying not to attract the predator's attention TOO much. Klaus gives a quiet groan, but retired or not, you see him grit his teeth and nod.Klaus was a Captain or something, but he's sure as hell not strong or stupid enough to say no to the Vice-Admiral."Good, good! You rookies have some fun until we're done, right? And Klaus, don't go easy on 'em, gwahahahaha!!" He slaps Klaus on the back, hard enough that Klaus wheezes and staggers forwards, eye twitching.The two chore boys' gazes flick from Garp to Klaus in growing dread. Bogart remains as mysteriously blank as ever.Then, beyond all your wildest dreams... Garp turns to leave, wandering off towards Smoboss' office, pulling a packet of something from his jacket pocket....You... survived...For a moment you revel in the blissful haze of your continued life, before Bogart interrupts."Latest upgrade from HQ, Ensign," he says shortly, handing over a small leather bag that had been slung over his shoulder. "For anyone in your department who's currently on the Grand Line.""Yes, sir!" You snap off a crisper salute this time, less affected by terror and more by curiosity. He nods, silent, and turns to follow his superior.You, Klaus and two chore boys stand awkwardly eyeing each other on the deck, now devoid of crazy Vice-Admirals or their mysteriously noir handlers.>........... (slam down to your knees) WE SURVIVED!! >Okay, so who wants to get drunk?>So I'm not saying we should eavesdrop or anything, but we should go stick our ears up against Smoboss' office. For reasons.>Other?
>>3420298>Suddenly remember that you promised you'd be at the meeting with Smokey & GarpYes, we know Garp is there. But we SAID we'd be there and darn it we've disappointed dad enough.
>>3420298>So I'm not saying we should eavesdrop or anything, but we should go stick our ears up against Smoboss' office. For reasons.
>>3420298>>........... (slam down to your knees) WE SURVIVED!!>So I'm not saying we should eavesdrop or anything, but we should go stick our ears up against Smoboss' office. For reasons.
>>3420298>>So I'm not saying we should eavesdrop or anything, but we should go stick our ears up against Smoboss' office. For reasons.
>>3420305There’s only one thing to do.Draw a fake moustache and stubble on, and pretend to be a local Captain.
>>3420298>>So I'm not saying we should eavesdrop or anything, but we should go stick our ears up against Smoboss' office. For reasons.>>3420305Why would Smoker be disappointed that we did what a Vice Admiral told us to do? Especially when he's the one that left us to said Vice Admiral?
>>3420307Support
>curiosity killed the marine. so did cannonballs.“So I'm not saying we should eavesdrop or anything,” you brightly announce, “but we should go stick our ears up against Smoboss' office. For reasons.”The chore-boys look horrified by this as they recoil, especially the pink-haired one.“W-we can’t do that!! We’d get caught!”Ah, do their problem is with getting caught, not with eavesdropping in the first place. Got it.“No, no, it’s cool! They just said Klaus and I need to look after you, not that we couldn’t eaves- uh, press our heads against walls.”“... I think that was kind of implied,” the blond one with the weird chin mutters, although a pinky looks like he wants to be convinced.You look to Klaus for support. He turns out to be in the middle of tipping his entire flask back into his mouth.“Klaus, how about you train us in information-gathering, huh?”He swallows the last mouthful, eyeing the the three of you in tired refusal. “How about we go into town, instead? Huh? Get awa- do something useful out there?”>... If you don’t help us eavesdrop, I’ll find out what that ‘little Klaus’ thing was about.>Ugh, fiiiiiiine... but you owe me. Nanohana had better be worth it.>Pinky, Chin, it’s up to you! Deciding votes!>Other?
>>3420326>... If you don’t help us eavesdrop, I’ll find out what that ‘little Klaus’ thing was about.
>>3420326>>... If you don’t help us eavesdrop, I’ll find out what that ‘little Klaus’ thing was about.I NEED TO KNOOOOOOW
>>3420326>>... If you don’t help us eavesdrop, I’ll find out what that ‘little Klaus’ thing was about.
>>3420326ugh, tempting us with abs again uh?
Rolled 84 (1d100)>>3420346More with last chance to hit the Strawhats or not before everything kicks off. But too late, calling it here!Rollin’ for Firefist Abs (not really)
>STEALTH MODE ACTIVATE“.. If you don’t help us eavesdrop, I’ll find out what that ‘little Klaus’ thing was about.”His eyes narrow. “You wou- .... no, you would. Shitty little prettyboy,”Pinky and Chin glance at each other, confused, before Pinky speaks up, nervously. “Um - are you really sure we can get away with it? Or that we should? I mean, they’ll tell us what we need to know, but what if we hear something classified?”“I didn’t agree to this anyway,” Klaus mutters, but it’s too late. He’s in the palm of your hand, insert evil laughter here, etc.“It’s fine, it’s not like we’re untrustworthy, right? Besides, it’s good training!”“I’m pretty sure we’re gonna be arrested,” Chin predicts, like the whiny pessimist he clearly is.“Nah, it’s fine. We’ll listen >at the wall.”>at the door.”>by the window.”>Other?
>>3420357>at the wallWindow is just asking to be seen through, door is just asking to get a concussion from it swinging open into your face.
>>3420357>>IT'S A SHIP, THE ROOF!
>>3420364Turn your enemy into your ally, huh? Intriguing...!
>>3420357>>at the wall.”
>>3420364Supporting
Heading out, update in an hourish maybe.Man, if only you guys had some kind of silence silence fruit or something.
>>3420371What is this supposed to mean? Hmmm
>>3420377Well, it would definitely up your stealth capabilities.Aaaaaany more votes? Calling in about 5 mins.
Rolled 1 (1d2)1 - wall2 - roof
>i was really looking forward to having you fall overboard from the roof, damn(Wall wins!)>ROOOOOLL 2d100, best of 31st DC is secret, 2nd is variable.
Rolled 85, 33 = 118 (2d100)>>3420440
Rolled 43, 71 = 114 (2d100)>>3420440
Rolled 84, 66 = 150 (2d100)>>3420440
Rolled 58, 6 = 64 (2d100)>>3420440WE GOT THIS SHIT
>>3420441>>342044384, 71.This is pretty good, right?...Right?
>84, 71-10 = 61"- the wall."Klaus throws his hands up, clearly disgusted with all existence (and especially you), while the chore boys look at you with mild interest and resignation respectively."Not being IN the meeting isn't the same as not being allowed to hear it," Pinky, clearly convinces himself, straightening a little. "All right! Let's go!"Aah, subordinates. So malleable.You guide the group as quietly as possible towards the office, steering then clear of any windows or creaky deck planks. Klaus is obviously less than enthused, but blackmail is a wonderful thing, as you silently point and nudge the others to different spots along the side of the office. You won't hear as much here as the window or door, but you're less likely to be caught.Settling down and carefully placing the bag Bogart gave you aside, you press your ear against the wall as the others do the same.(71 - 10 = 61)It isn't... great. Garp's pretty clear (thanks for being loud), and you catch some of what Smoboss and Curly say, while if Bogart says anything at all, you have no idea. Quiet dude.Whatever's going on, the loudest and clearest thing you're getting is condemnation of Crocodile. Not surprising, you know Smoboss doesn't like Shichibukai and Curly said he's committing crimes, but isn't that a post-Baroque Works sort of problem? They're talking about him and Rainbase, the casino city - maybe he's laundering money for Baroque Works?There's something about 'Dance Powder' (drugs?), before the conversation dulls down too much for you to hear it. A few minutes of barely-caught words (did you hear Dragon mentioned?) before a furious Smoboss practically roars, "Fucking Strawhat!", followed by Garp's unholy laughter.(1/2)
Rolled 1 (1d100)You and Pinky, the nearest person, share a confused look and shrug.So Crocodile is doing something illegal and probably Baroque Works-related in Rainbase, Strawhat Luffy is pissing Smoboss even more than before, and from bits and pieces scattered here and there, it sounds like the revolutionaries are pretty damn numerous. Like, there's a whole damn army of them. And they're gearing up for something.You can't help but wonder why Garp dumped all of you outside. Smoboss obciously give a shit what you heard (but then, this is Smoboss), so there's clearly something in the meeting that the Brass don't think it's suitable for low-rankers to hear. Curly certainly had things he didn't want to tell when you asked.Scraping chairs from inside tells you to move, and the four of you promptly move yourselves as quickly and quietly as you can away from the office. And Garp. Especially Garp.(Acquired Stealth skill +8!)"Well, I hope you kiddies enjoyed that giant waste of time," Klaus gripes, once the four of you have scrambled out of sight. "We could have been getting drunk, but nooooo, gotta spy on Satan instead.""He's not that bad!" Really, Pinky? "He's overly violent and kind of unintelligent, but he's really a nice guy!"The rest of you stare disbelievingly at his stubborn defense of a deranged lunatic.>... Your delusions aside, we were all training together, okay? Let's just accept we're not gonna find anything out for now.>Screw it! I'm gonna ask Smoboss what happened in the meeting!>How many times did he hit you in the head with a cannonball?>Other?(Background roll)
>>3420499>Nat 1...... lmao
>>3420499>1:o>Screw it! I'm gonna ask Smoboss what happened in the meeting!
>>3420499>>How many times did he hit you in the head with a cannonball?>>Screw it! I'm gonna ask Smoboss what happened in the meeting!
>>3420499>How many times did he hit you in the head with a cannonball?...Nat 1?Which Strawhat member fucked up this time?
>>3420499>>How many times did he hit you in the head with a cannonball?I genuinely want to knowAlso I see Coby and Flashman getting along great
>>3420499>>... Your delusions aside, we were all training together, okay? Let's just accept we're not gonna find anything out for now.I know you said Ace is on a 100, but I don't suppose you'd bend that rule slightly here?
>>3420499>>How many times did he hit you in the head with a cannonball?
>>3420499>>... Your delusions aside, we were all training together, okay? Let's just accept we're not gonna find anything out for now.>>How many times did he hit you in the head with a cannonball?
Rolled 54, 28, 57 = 139 (3d100)Stuff.
Rolled 18, 22 = 40 (2d100)>>3420536More stuff.
>>3420536>>3420531These are some dreadful rolls.
>>3420543Oops meant for >>3420536>>3420539
>>3420522It was a roll to see see whether Fop ran into anyone while checking out Nanohana, so... a Nat 1 is indeed a major problem for him.>draw on smoboss and acceptance, so just doing cannonballsYou have to ask. It's important. "How many times did he hit you in the head with a cannonball?"Pinky looks offended for all of two seconds, then slumps in defeat. "... A lot."Chin nods sadly. "He's got good aim for an old guy..."The pair of them shudder. You understand their pain.From across the deck, you can hear the senior officers talking, before an infantryman hurtles abovedeck, saluting frantically enough that the four of you dare to emerge from hiding and see what's going on."Sirs! Captain, Vice-Admiral, we just had a call from Ensign Borgia!"... Who? One of Garp's men?Smoboss' eyes narrow. "What's the problem?""He's encountered Strawhat Luffy and Firefist Ace of the Whitebeards, sir!"What."They fled, but he's giving chase and requests reinforcements!"THAT'S A FUCKING WHITEBEARD COMMANDER"THAT PUNK!" Garp's furious yell (presumably directed at his over-enthusiastic Ensign, what a dumbass) breaks the stunned silence."Get the men ready to move!" Smoboss hurls orders promptly, but with Tashigi and some of the men out on supply duties, you know he's short-handed. "Garp-""Bogart will get the infantry sorted," Garp states, looking and sounding... actually serious? Even with... a simmering anger? "I'll deal with Portgas.""Strawhat's mine," Smoboss agrees, adjusting his gloves. You hear the chore boys behind you swallow hard, no doubt awed by your badass Captain.>I get dibs on Roronoa!>I get dibs on Cheapshot Sanji!>I get dibs on Witch Thief Nami!>Other?(You were meant to go straight to Rainbase but fuck plans, I guess...)
>>3420571>>I get dibs on Roronoa!FIREFIIIIIIISSSSSSSTTTTTTTTT
Rolled 52, 3 = 55 (2d100)Background stuff, ignore~
>>3420571>I get dibs on Roronoa!
>>3420571>>I get dibs on Roronoa!>>Oh shit Tashigi's in town! She can beat me to Roronoa!
Rolled 1 (1d3)>>3420571>I got dibs on [dice] >Klaus, planning on tagging along?
>>3420571>I get dibs on Roronoa!"What!?""You heard me, Tashigi!"
>>3420571>>I get dibs on Roronoa!if not>I get dibs on Cheapshot Sanji!
>>3420601Changing my vote to this from>>3420591
>why did i even ask"I get dibs on Roronoa!"Smoboss pauses as he stares across at you. "... I'm not even surprised. If Ta
