You clenched your teeth.

You were in the human auction zone!

You don't want to be here. And just like that, your emotions were back. You need something to slice. Or punch. Or kick. You need a punching bag. Or a punching dummy. Your mind immediately went to the Celestial Dragon, your imagination creating where you punched his lights out as you grinned. Your shoulders sagged. If only that were true. If only an Admiral didn't come because of those pissy nobles, then you can punch them as much as you want.

As (Y/N) continued to imagine you punching and slicing certain nobles as you punch your hands repeatedly, you would've seen five slave hunters.

"Isn't that Silver Blood?" "Oh shit, it is! I have her poster right here." The head looked over at the poster, a plan coming to his mind as the others whispered amongst themselves. "But how are we going to get her? She looks distracted right now but..." Another one continued. "She used to be a marine! Not just any marine, a great one. How the hell are we going to catch someone like that?" The Hunter said as he waved his arms in the air. "Lets just move on. There's no way—" The head spoke. '
"Silence. I have a plan."

You already sensed those five idiots that were hiding in the bushes. Your eyes narrowed. Probably hunters trying to find people to sell them off to the auction house. Idiots. But they'll do.

"Camie~~~~!"

...

Sanji? Only one cook can scream a girl's name like that. You looked up and to the right as you saw from what appeared to be flying fish carrying two people. You tilted your head.

Two Sanji's?

"Off to the auction house! Let's go!"

Not-Sanji yelled as they flew over you and headed towards the auction house that was within Grove Tree 1. You looked at that area in thought. Sanji is here, and seemed to be in a rush. If he's here, then the Straw Hats are. But why are they heading towards the auction house?

"H-hey, u-u-uhm, miss?"

The Straw Hats aren't the type to buy people for entertainment or just to get a crew member. No, they're noble.

"U-uh. I-I was w-wondering if you k-knew where the amusement park w-was? I s-seemed to have gotten l-lost?"

The Straw Hats aren't just noble. They're self-less, admirable, and have such strong loyalty that is seen rarely nowadays. They were willing to help their princess friend defeat Crocodile after all. They'd do anything for a friend. Your eyes widened.

They'd do anything for a friend?

Did a crew member get napped to be sold? But how is that possible? They're strong... Maybe they got them by surprise. No. Wait. Maybe you should just go and check who it is. You can perhaps help them. You're sure your crew can handle themselves. And you have the perfect plan.

"U-uh-uhm...miss?" (Y/N) finally slid your slitted (e/c) eyes over to the shaking man before you. He jumped in shock and looked like he was about to piss himself.

"You were doing a lousy job on trying to get a person like myself your attention."

You can't believe you're going to do this. Your pride is going to be in shambles.

"If you're trying to kidnap me at least do it right. I mean, what are you and your other friends even doing?"

Should you take a sleeping dart? Or just walk with your shoulders held high? Like you don't care you're possibly being sold? Yeah...maybe that? The heck are you even doing...

"First, you must ask politely. Now, off we go right?"

Yeah...yeah this will work. The man widened his eyes and you spotted the others coming out of the bushes with shackles. Your eyes narrowed at the object. Oh hell no. You started to walk towards where the auction house was, the men exchanging confused looks amongst each other. Seeking to confirm if this was actually happening.

"The shackles won't be necessary." You stated loudly. You know it's necessary, but, ah... Man. You hope that no one you know is there. But, from what you remember, this auction house belongs to someone you know well. Your eyes narrowed into slits. You hope that Doflamingo is not here.

But if he is...then perhaps he has the answers that you originally seeked from Shanks before coming here.

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Marine HQ

"Dark King Silvers Rayleigh and Silver Blood (Y/N)?"

Garp asked the young marine before him as he saluted and nodded in confirmation.

"It seems they are unaware of who he is, and are planning to sell him as a regular old man." At this Garp laughed as he ate. Believing that such a figure being sold at an auction house ridiculous.

"But from what we've heard, Silver Blood seemed to turn herself in quite easily."

Garp rose an eyebrow at this. (Y/N)? Turn herself in? The main thing from her personality is her pride. That he always remembered from when he began to train her and she worked under him with a bright smile. Garp was indeed surprised when (Y/N) defected from CP9. But, if there was another trait he remembers from the young girl it was her caring nature. At times, he got reminded of his grandson Luffy because of that trait. But that was the only thing she had in common with his idiotic grandson. As well as how noble she was. Honorable. A person like that, should be nowhere near an assassination team such as the ruthless CP9. Where 'Dark Justice' is taught. Ever since that moment, that moment she left and became a pirate did he regret. He should've warned her better. Tried to stop her. Tell her what exactly CP9 stands for.

Garp unconsciously clenched his fists around his tea cup.

Even throughout all this time, he was unable to see how she was doing. Smoker has however. Countless times in his reports he's mentioned that (Y/N) came by. Garp smiled fondly. Those two were close. It's a shame they are now sworn enemies. Garp wants to keep cheering for Smoker however, despite how fruitless it is. They always seemed to be a cute couple. Still, why did (Y/N) do this? Garp thought with an inner frown.

"Don't worry. I'll handle this. Don't tell anyone of this, not even Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

"Yes sir."

He made a promise to Captain Roger. But he will protect the person he's always seen as a granddaughter as long as he can.

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BACK FROM VACATION(and Pokemon Go ^_^') SO HAVE UPDATES!! XD

Garp is revealed! And your relationship with him has also been REVEALED!

What else shall be revealed?!

Besides you willing to auction yourself?

Find out, next time on Strong!

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Votes~ ^_^

Smoker: Can you let go of me?

Author: *hugging the marine's waist with a stubborn pout* No.

Shanks: She really likes that marine...*glances at Mihawk* I thought she would be a fan of yours.

Mihawk: *looks at Shanks* Why would you think that?

Shanks: *looks at the comments* *sweatdrops and laughs sheepishly* No reason. But really*anime tears run down his face* Author~ Come back~!

Doflamingo: ...*grins*

Crocodile: Don't you say it.

Doflamingo: *grin widens*

Crocodile: If a peep even comes out of your mouth, you'll be eating your own dust.

Doflamingo: *pouts* *looks at the calm sitting Lucci* Hey! Marine!

Lucci: *ignores as he closes his eyes*

Hattori: Coo~ Coo~

Doflamingo: How does it feel to be as popular as an infamous Warlord like myself~?

Lucci: ...*opens his eyes slowly and glances at the pink Warlord* Just as disgusted like I was the days before. However, *smirks* there's a clear sign on who they favor more it seems.

Doflamingo: Fufufu~ I agree, hey Croco-

Crocodile: Sables!

*Doflamingo flies away in a sand tornado*

Crocodile: *looks at Lucci with slitted eyes* Repeat that young kitten, and you face the same fate.

Lucci: *scoffs but says nothing*

Shanks: Author~! Let go of the marine and come back over here please!

Shanks: 8
Mihawk:14
Crocodile:2
Doflamingo: 3
Smoker: 2
Lucci: 3

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THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAS VOTED AND COMMENTED SO FAR!! XD

ITS APPRECIATED!! XD

And please tell me what you guys like or think about the story so far? As well as saying a scene or chapter that caused a pull to the heartstrings/hit you in the feels?

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FANART CORNER

These few FANARTS are more One Piece fanart than Strong fanart, but I'll share them nonetheless since one of my reader's drew it within the fanart channel in the Strong server.

All from @Angrykorean93 on Discord!