Chapter 5: Chapter 5 : “The World See the Herald”
Days Later….
The sun rises over the Grand Line, casting its golden light on the bustling docks of a lively port town. Among the fishermen, merchants, and townsfolk, a new wave of excitement ripples through the crowd. Marines plaster wanted posters on every available surface, drawing gasps and murmurs.
The poster features a chilling depiction of Kael Draymour, his purple eyes glinting and his smirk filled with menace. Beneath the portrait, bold red letters announce:
"Kael Draymour – 200,000,000 Berry"
The bounty is unprecedented for someone so new to the seas, but Kael's recent destruction of a Marine patrol ship, and his unsettling message, has left a mark that cannot be ignored.
In Marine Headquarters, the mood is far from celebratory. The Marines are stretched thin dealing with the Rocks Pirates, and Kael Draymour's actions only add to their burden.
New World
On Hachinosu, the island ruled by the Rocks Pirates, a raucous party rages. The infamous crew of monsters, Whitebeard, Charlotte Linlin, Kaido, and Captain Rocks D. Xebec himself, celebrates another conquest.
In the middle of the celebration, Kaido, still a rising force among the crew, looks at Kael's bounty poster with intrigue.
Kaido : "Two hundred million for some wannabe? They're throwing big numbers around these days."says Kaido
Linlin : "He's shaking the Marines this much, he's either a fool or someone with real power. Maybe he's worth adding to the crew, and he's handsome too" Linlin grinning seeing Kael picture
Rocks D. Xebec leans back in his throne, his intense gaze fixed on the poster.
"Power like his doesn't serve anyone willingly. But if he's truly worth my time, he'll come looking for us…..or I'll find him when he's useful." Rocks D. Xebec Grins Wickedly.
The crew laughs, but Rocks' words carry weight. In this era, strength is the only law, and Kael's growing reputation is bound to attract attention from the deadliest figures on the seas.
Marine Headquarters
Marshal Admiral Kong : "Kael Draymour is no ordinary pirate. The destruction he left behind isn't just an act of defiance—it's a declaration of war. And in times like these, we cannot afford another enemy." says Kong looking at the report and Kael bounty that he received days ago.
Kong slams a fist on the table, the force rattling the room.
Marshal Admiral Kong : "If we ignore him now, we'll regret it later. We need to assign a fleet to track him. His kind doesn't stay in the shadows for long." says Kong to Admiral Sengoku.
Admiral Sengoku : "Yes… and we cannot let him have any contact with rock…with his deed and ambition that align with rock's" says Sengoku.
Vice Admiral Garp : "Bwahahaha….you guys are really uptight for this newcomer huh? Laugh Garp.
Admiral Sengoku :"Garp.. Shut up, we need to take this seriously..and stop eating my senbei god dammit." Sengoku angrily
Vice Admiral Garp :" Aw come one Sengoku..but still you are right… someone who kills a marine without remorse is really a troublesome guy" commented Garp trying to look serious.
Marshal Admiral Kong : "Enough.. Sengoku you need to go back to the New World and keeping an eye on Rocks for any movement… and report if this Kael too if they have any relation to one another or trying to make contact…we need to prevent these two to meet" Command Kong
Admiral Sengoku :"Yes Marshall…it shall be done" answered Sengoku
Vice Admiral Garp : " Well then if that's what happened… i'm going to go and look for Roger so i can catch his ass" says Garp
Marshal Admiral Kong : "No Garp…. I want you to look for Kael whereabouts and look for him to see what he wants and capture him if possible..im going to look through the data to see what his background is…you two keep report to me what you find" command Kong/
Vice Admiral Garp :" Bwahaha…. Fine, I hear he is close to East Blue so I don't mind going there to look for him." says Garp.
Somewhere in the Grand Line
Aboard his ship, Kael holds his bounty poster, staring at his own face with a smirk.
Kael : "Two hundred million... They've underestimated me, as expected. This bounty is nothing more than a symbol of their fear, a desperate attempt to warn the world."
He tosses the poster onto a pile of supplies and walks to the ship's bow, the sea stretching endlessly before him.
Kael : "They'll come for me, but I won't run. The Rocks Pirates, the Marines, even the so-called legends of this age, they'll all learn that chaos cannot be tamed. This world will drown in it." Muttered Kael to himself
Somewhere on the Sea
Onboard the Oro Jackson, the legendary ship of the Roger Pirates, the crew sails under a bright sky. The salty sea breeze carries the distant cries of seabirds as the ship gently rocks over the waves. Amidst the usual laughter and camaraderie of the crew, Silvers Rayleigh, the Dark King and Roger's trusted first mate, steps onto the deck holding a freshly delivered bounty poster.
He strides over to Gol D. Roger, who sits cross-legged at the bow, staring out at the horizon with his signature grin.
Rayleigh : "Roger, you might want to take a look at this." says Rayleigh handling the poster and newspaper to Roger.
Roger's curious eyes scan the bounty poster. The depiction of Kael Draymour, his piercing golden eyes and menacing smirk, gives the image an eerie life of its own.
Roger : "Two hundred million already? For someone new to the seas? Now that's interesting." Roger Grins at the info.
Roger chuckles, his grin widening. As the news spreads among the crew, the atmosphere shifts from curiosity to intrigue.
Scopper Gaban : "Sounds like another lunatic trying to make a name for himself. But if he's strong enough to worry the Marines this much, he might be worth watching."
Roger : "What do you all think? Should we pay this dragon a visit? Or wait for him to come to us?, maybe we can invite this person to join our crew" Grins Roger
Rayleigh : "That depends. If his actions are as destructive as they say, we might not have a choice. People like him tend to force their way into history."
Roger : "This Kael Draymour... He's not just chasing power; he's chasing something deeper. Something darker. If he's really out to tear the world apart, we'll see him soon enough."
The crew nods, their usual carefree attitudes replaced with a sense of quiet determination. Roger's grin returns as he stands, his voice booming with excitement.
Roger : "Well, if this Abyss Dragon wants to shake the world, let's make sure we're there to see it happen! After all, what's the point of sailing if not for adventure?"
The Oro Jackson sails on, the Roger Pirates unknowingly setting course for a future collision with Kael Draymour, a meeting that will leave its own mark on the chaotic era of the Rocks Pirates.
Aboard Kael Ship
Kael grips the ship's helm, staring out at the horizon with a distant, calculating gaze. His mind is set on the East Blue, a region known for its relative peace and simplicity compared to the chaos of the Grand Line.
Kael : "The East Blue... the so-called 'weakest sea.' A cradle for heroes and fools alike. Let's see how it handles a true nightmare, and maybe I can look for a new ship and maybe recruit some people there."
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