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Mitsuki shook his head. "Baku is the strongest on this island. A Vice Admiral and his Captain were doing an inspection, though. The Vice Admiral and his Captain should be busy overseeing the training and supplies of the base, so they're preoccupied. It wasn't something the higher ups needed to be around to oversee," the swordsman explained. "At least, I wouldn't think so. They likely sent the best they had to quickly subjugate us before the higher ups heard about it. Once they do hear, though...they'll be sure to come for us. Luckily, I heard the Captain has his hands full. The Vice Admiral is newly appointed. Likes to wander off on his own. Not very organized. With any lucky, they'll be a bit disorganized in trying to rally a counterattack. Which is how we'll make our escape."

As he finished explaining, the two broke from the buildings to the large docking area of the village. Ships lined the harbor, but Mitsuki ignored them, making his way with purpose towards their destination. "We'll subdue the crew and take the ship before they realize we're gone. By the time they realize we've left the island, we'll be a good hour out."

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Based off the last couple of chapters? They're both pretty damn powerful. XD Fishmen are only really strong for the fact that they're physically superior to the average human. Which our humans are regardless. And they can breath underwater and all that. Jinbei is kind of an outlier in the fact that he was just a monster among Fishmen. So...if we chose a weaker race of fish, then maybe it'd be acceptable. A Mink seems to be massively powerful during certain phases of the month. Similar to Tony's rage mode, won't distinguish friend from foe but can do some serious damage. A Mink would likely wreck any early pirate crew we face.

I have a Devil's Fruit user that might be acceptable. He kind of comes with regular humans on the side of that from his backstory. Other than that, no one comes to mind right off the bat for me.

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Iunno. Good question. I have some ideas for new crew mates. Any ideas on your end?

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Perhaps as a means to control those of D? They're said to be able to overthrow the Tenryubito.

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"Ah...something like that," Mitsuki replied with a small smile to himself. He was already moving, though, preventing a reply. He moved swiftly, cutting through the abandoned streets until they reached the more crowded areas, far from the site of their battle.

He looked around the crowds and, satisfied they weren't being followed, continued towards the docks. "You're lucky, you know," he commented. "The Marines have an inspection today. Most of the troops are tied up with that. Captain Baku likely came to stop you from making a bad name for them. We'll have a small window. They'll find out soon and call for reinforcements. They'll block the ports and we'll be stuck. We won't be able to hold that many off. Also lucky for us, a ship is currently being inspected to potentially be sold to Captain Baku. It is being prepped to set off as we speak. That is our way out."

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That could work. Yeah. Wasn't sure what direction you wanted to go for the crew. Obviously we have the captain and his firstmate. I assume we'll go in the direction of D being somewhere in their heritages. Also wasn't sure about potential romances among the crew. Just trying to get an idea of what we should be focusing on for future crew members.

For learning about Mitsuki, I think he's gonna hold to that secret for quite a while. At the least, til the Grand Line.

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Okay, so I don't know how much you remember. I had to re-read our posts to catch myself up. Ryu asked Mitsuki to come earlier and Mitsuki decline. He wanted to be taught how to fight better. He also Told him that he studied Devil Fruits in reference to him mentioning his power was strong when he saw him transform. So, I'm referencing that in my post.

Anyway, do you have any ideas for where to go next? The two escape the island after taking out the Captain and his two Lieutenants. Then what? I assume they're gonan need to start building a crew, but I wasn't sure what direction we wanted to go in yet.

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Mitsuki raised an eyebrow. "Your Devil Fruit is unusual," he replied. "I told you, I study them. Zoans aren't all that uncommon, but something along the lines of a dragon? Your transformation was strong. A normal lizard Zoan wouldn't have scales that tough. Not at your stage of experience, at least. That's entirely different. Even if that wasn't the case...you just knocked out the one in command of this island." He pointed to the Captain. "The natural course of action would be to send someone to subdue the troublemakers. Albeit...he's a weak one...but there are stronger Captains in the Marines. If they think you're a threat...which, they might, considering your Fruit's power, it might draw the attention of even a Vice Admiral. Far above your grade right now." He didn't need the boy to know his true intentions or his position for the time being.

Instead, he gestured towards the harbor. "I don't know what brought you to this island, but I suggest we leave. Now," he continued. "The Marines won't be able to leave for some time, but if we wait long enough for reinforcements to come in, the ports will be closed off. I'll need to teach you the way the Marines work if we don't want to get cornered by them. This'll be a good first lesson." It almost sounded like he was changing his mind on whether or not to come with Ryu at this point.

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Mitsuki watched the boy move, knew what was coming from it. He had potential. He had a lot of potential. He was still green, though. He was a one trick pony, trying the same move repeatedly from different angles. He wouldn't be able to last on his own. Despite his misgivings, he knew what he needed to do as he watched the dragon child fight.

The swordsman launched himself forward as he watched the boy twist, seeing the tail grow just as he had expected. He pivoted in place, slamming the hilt of his sword into the Captain's face as the same moment that Ryu brought his tail down on the back. The combination of both of their strengths crushing his skull between them was enough to end it. The sickening crack of the man's nose was heard as he slumped forward, crashing to the ground as Mitsuki stepped to the side. The Captain's body crashed with a resounding sound as he laid on the ground, his arm bleeding profusely. The villagers were gone at this point. The fight had scattered them. Even if the Marines had cleared out. If the Captain and the Commanders couldn't handle these two, there was no way the foot soldiers would be able to.

Mitsuki flicked his sword lazily, blood splattering across the ground. The sword found its way back into his sheathe as the man let out a small sigh. "Kid, we should leave. Reinforcements will be coming for you soon. There might be someone more competent among them."

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"Now, get the hell out of here," Mitsuki stated, turning away from the broken Marine. He was just in time to see Baku smash down at the prone Ryu. Luckily, the boy was still quick on his feet. He managed to get away, but Baku wasn't going to let up. Gritting his teeth, Mitsuki shot forward, dashing towards the two in a flash.

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Baku growled in annoyance as his cannon fire seemed to do nothing to his adversary. He wasn't armored anymore. The claw slammed into his chest and he felt the sharp edges dig into his flesh. That was what he wanted, though. He brought his arm up and grabbed the boy's arm, slamming the end of the gun into his stomach. He grinned. "Game over, kid," he stated, readying to fire...just before a blade sunk into the man's wrist.

He let go of the cannon in pain, the metal figure crashing to the ground haphazardly as he whirled around to face his new annoyance. He swung the dragon boy, attempting to use the boy's body to bludgeon the swordsman. Mitsuki was ready for it, though, sliding underneath the swing. He grabbed his sword on his way through, slicing clean through the man's arm.

Baku let go of Ryu at that moment, roaring in pain even as Mitsuki leapt away from him, creating distance when he tried to swing blindly at him. "Kid, knock him out!" the swordsman yelled over the cries of pain.