Drakoooon!!!!!" Grount screams from behind. "There's no getting away from me. I'll get you next time, and don't hold back 'cause I'll be a million times stronger than i am now. You hear that, Sea Blade Drakon!!?." Grount Said with a smile.
As Drakon and his crew goes from the battlefield, Daddy Masterson's and Carol looked from afar as Drakon walked with his crew. "Papa, looks like Brother got some nice friends with him."
"Yeah. I'm proud of the boy. I hope he doesn't forget to check up on us." Masterson's says as he watches his "son" walk away one last time.
Four days later*
News of the "Sapphire pirates" had already broken out. Their Captain "Sea Blade" Drakon had his Bounty increased by 5Million, it was now 80 Million Berries. The second highest bounty on the Crew was "Strong Hand" Ella with 35 million Barries, the 3rd was "swift Foot" Leon with 30 Million Berries. Ann on the other hand didn't have a bounty.
"What the hell is this? Where's my bounty??" She said wheeping on the deck looking with Balloon
Leon walks up to them and tries to comfort them. "Don't feel bad, I heard that not even Straw hat luffys right hand Men had bounties before entering the grandline. So yours is bound to come."
Ann slowly raising her head looked at him ."Really, I can still get a bounty? Ballon too?"
"Yeah, Balloon could end up becoming a rival for Chopper." He said with a smile
"Speaking of Straw hat luffy. He made his way to becoming a Emperor of the sea." Ella said as she approached Leon , Ann and Balloon.
"Emperor of the sea, what's thst?" Both Leon and Ann asked in unison.
"Emperor of the sea, it's s title given to four of the strongest pirates in the new world. It means that they have a large following under them and have influence equal or greater than a king. " Drakon said as he also joins the crew.
The rest of the crew look over at Drakon.
"Who did he defeat for the title?" He asked Ella
"Ohh. It says he defeated Kaido and Big mom." She responded quickly.
"Those two, huh? It was about time that they fall." He said.
"Um Drakon, why are you talking like you know them?"
"Well, I don't know them per say. But I heard my old man talk about them, they where on the same pirate crew back in the day."
The ship fell silent for a while then the shock had finally sunk in on what Drakon had just said. "What!!!!" They all shout in sync. "Your dad was on the same Pirate crew as two Emperors." They ask again in sync.
Drakon being the guy he is answered nonchalantly. "No, he was actually on the crew with 3 emperors of the sea If we count the late white beard as well."
Just like before, the shock causes the crew to fall to their knees yet again.
"What, even white beard was on that crew?" They ask yet again
"Yep." Drakon answered nonchalantly yet again.
"Don't answer like it's no big deal." They shout at him.
A few minutes after catching their breath, the crew finally had the energy to ask the question that fueld their curiosity. "
"Say. Drakon, if your dad was on the same Crew as three legendary figures...does that mean he is a legendary man as well?" Asked Ann
"Legendary, huh? I guess you can say that. His name alone sends a chill down everyone's spine." He answered
"Where is your dad right now?" Ella asked
Drakon slowly lifts his hand up and points at the sky. "Up there." He says with his face straight showing no emotion.
They all looked up and a second later it finally hit them...he was dead. Or so they thought. But in truth he was on a floating island in the sky somewhere in the world.
"Drakon, just how strong was your dad anyway amd what's his name?" Asked Leon
" He claims he could go head to head with Gold Roger back in the day." he said. Just like before it was a shocker to hear. A moment passed yet again for them to catch their breath. "And as for his name" the crew listened with at most caution. "....it's none of your business."
"What?" They shouted yet again
"Come on. You gotta tell us man." Leon said
"Yeah, what he said." Followed by Ann
"Don't be a bore, Drakon." Ella also said
"Kwii, kwiii." Balloon followed
"Even you're in this?" Drakon asked, looking at Balloon.
Just as they could continue, Drakon heared harsh water following infront of them. He quickly got up and faced what was infront of them.
"Reverse mountain." He said facing up. "Hey guys, the grandline is just a ride away on the stream going up. Are you ready?" He asked facing back at the crew.
Ann standing up and slowly waking towards Drakon couldn't help but admire what was infront of her. "We're almost there, huh?" She said softly.
Ella followed. "A brand new world awaits us beyond those waters, strong foes too." She said
Leon followed them as well. "New medicine to study as well."
Balloon flew to where the crew is sitting and staring quacking as well.
"Alright, gang." Said Drakon as he takes out 5 mugs and pours in alcohol for each present member. One by one they all takes theirs and waits for Drakon. "We may have know each other for a month, some a little longer. But, once we enter that stream and head to the gradline...we enter as one. I, Aquilar Drakon promise to be a leader who protects his crew." He raises his mug high.
Ann follows with her own speech. "Drakon, both me and Balloon would be dead by now. We thank you for saving us,amd taking us in. We promise to be the best cook and Lookout on the e ter gradline." Both her and the bird raise their mugs.
"Drakon. Although I punched you the first time we met, and tried to kill you afterwards. I thank you for bringing peace to the elder and making her dream come true of taking us to explore the world. We may have nit been the crew members you wanted, but we will work hard to be the ones you need." Ella raises her Mug.
Leon, being the only one left now gives his speech. "Guys, I think you fir taking us in. And Drakon, I know I'm lacking a lot as a doctor. But, I promise to improve my skills amd cure you and the others of any illness that you might catch. And I will use my feet as a shield for the crew that is infront of me. " he raised his mug as well
"Now then. On three, we will all drink amd head to our adventure." Said Drakon.
All of them count until 3 and starts drinking. Drakon with the other hand pours down some of the alcohol on the ship's deck. It couldn't speak directly to them, but Drakon knew that it was apart if the family.