A Barbaric King/Metrics

## Plot Summary

### Good and Bad News

Three days after the events of Typical Day on the Exanimus where Itami loses control over his powers and tries to kill Leuce. Where Klaus took him inside a pocket dimension inside an Empty Object created with the Sora Sora no Mi, and in there was 04 with him. As they both lasted three days inside the pocket dimension, Itami was able to regain control over his powers. Yet Itami discovered hidden truth to his past, as he had no memories of it.

After the crew learned of Itami and 04 coming back, and it was time to explore a new island. They with the help of Elise got directed to an island named Barberica, which was ruled by pirates. Klaus, Hide, and 07 decide to see who can jump further. And so as the ship got close to the island, the three of them jumped towards the island and landed on its shore. Where they argued about who won, the rest of the crew arrived with the ship. Where they all were greeted by a spying eye, as they were watched by both Kaoru from aside, and a hidden Kastail from the other side.

### Ecstatic Pain

On another part of the island, and in its dungeons a female is being tortured by Kaoru. And as he showcased his sick ability to inflict pain, the girl was more and more falling into despair until she died. Where back at the shore, Klaus and the rest of the crew were still standing as they tried to pick a starting location for their exploration. And after a suggestion from Klaus, they took the jungle path as it seemed the most dangerous and fun.

Yet as they decided, Klaus's senses detected the stalker and so he sent Itami to get him out. Which happened to be Kaoru, with the other stalker still being hidden. After a small confrontation with Kaoru, he told them all he knows about the island and the pirate who rules over it with the name of a king, who's known as Bill Q. Vin. Yet with the existence of another stalker, Klaus suggested that he goes after it. While the rest of the crew goes to check on the nearby village Kaoru talked about.

### A Maiden's Determination

Joanna Maria Arc who's a sailer, lands on the island of Barberica where she gets captured by Vin and his followers. And after being kept in a dungeon for so long, Vin decides to make an example out of her. So he orders his men to get her out and kill her in front of everyone, and that's where Hide accompanied by Marnie and Alfred reached the town. Where people were crowding over a specific spot, which Joanna was being placed to be executed in front of people. Hide as he always enjoys a fight decides that it's a good idea to attack Vin's men, and in the process, he helped save Joanna from death, along with Marnie and Alfred.

Joanna was shocked by everything and because of the confusion attack Hide, which turned into a fight that she lost. After Joanna lost the fight she accompanied the group, as they were heading for their next objective.

### Fate of a Beast

Klaus and Leuce walked by the tree line in search of the shadow figure, the stalker that was watching them from the jungle. This shadow figure was smart enough to realize that they spotted him, and was able to run away in time. During their search, they discussed what happened with Itami when he lost control over himself, and almost killed Leuce. Klaus needed to know that Leuce is okay and that she doesn't hold a grudge. Which Leuce confirmed by expressing how she was worried, and not holding a grudge.

After a while of walking, Leuce picked up a smell that is familiar to Klaus. As Klaus also sensed it as well, and it was then that Klaus revealed to Leuce that he had a brother. And that he thinks that this shadow figure is that brother, and Leuce was more excited to meet that brother than scared of the shadow figure. As Klaus was on guard, and out of nowhere, the shadow figure attack Klaus. And it was indeed Kastail, Klaus's brother.

After a short catching up, Kastail mentions a secret to his brother, about a certain item they both looked for. Klaus was shocked to hear that, which made him decide to head for the East Blue after he's done on Barberica. Then the three of them go to the nearest town and eat a lot of meat, as they discuss the situation of Barberica and its king Vin. Klaus then reaches a conclusion that he's not even needed to get rid of Vin, as he's way too strong for Vin.

The group decided to go back to the ship for the meantime and regroup with the others, yet as they reached the ship, they couldn't see the crew. Which made Klaus a little worried, where he was comforted by Leuce telling him that the crew is more than capable of taking care of themselves. Yet Klaus decided to let Kastail go and get Itami then rejoin them in the next town, where the others are before Klaus and Leuce headed for the town.

### Agonized Art

During the time Itami, 04, and Kaoru spent on the ship, and as they all were bored. Itami offered Kaoru the opportunity to torture him, to see how good Kaoru is at what he does. Yet after a while of not impressing Itami, he got bored of it and so he released himself from the chair and stopped Kaoru. And it was then that Kastail arrived for Itami, and told him Klaus's orders of ignoring Kaoru and meeting up with the others in the main town. This is what they do, as all of them get off the ship and head to the main town.

### Unworthy King

Klaus, Leuce, and Percy arrived at the main town only to find Hide and Joanna fighting each other, while Alfred stood on the sides annoyed by all that is happening. Yet the group didn't find the barbaric king and were only fighting each other for sport. The fight between Hide and Joanna continued for some time before it was fueled again by them fighting over who's going to kill the king, only to the scene of an annoyed Klaus and Alfred. It seemed as if they were observing kids fighting over a piece of candy, except the piece of candy was the head of the barbaric king.

After some while, Hide was ready to go to the jungle and search for the barbaric king. But Klaus's observation was more than enough to spot the king that is watching the group from afar, hiding on the top of a hill. And so Klaus stopped Hide and told the group that the king is already here, and is observing them. Klaus then gave Hide permission to go after Vin as Vin ran towards the jungle, where he had prepared a trap for Hide. Yet Hide was way stronger than the king, as their fight lasted a whole of two hours. Then ended with Hide totally destroying Vin, to a point where there was nothing left of his body.

### King for a King

After Vin was dead, and barberica's main town became without a king. Klaus started thinking that maybe it was time for him to become king, even though he's an explorer he was also a conqueror. So he wanted this island as his, and he wanted to build himself a kingdom here. The crew then took Joanna with them as she was wounded, and went back to the main town outside the jungle. Where they found themselves a house to stay at while everyone rests, which is when Klaus asked Itami to resculpt his appearance to his original look, which is that of a half mink.

Klaus took a trip around town afterward and asked the people about the island, he asked about the kings and queens and asked about newspaper services. And after a whole day of going back and forth, he finally learned all there is to learn about this island. Which made him even more eager to build a kingdom for himself here, and rule over the island as king. Yet as time went by, his mindset changed from king to emperor, as he now aimed to build himself an empire on barberica.

### Building an Empire

After Klaus goes back to the rest of the group, and Joanna wakes up from her rest. The crew had a meeting to both welcome Joanna as a new member, and to discuss the future of the crew. And after a long conversation, Klaus declared that he will build an empire on the island. With the help of his brother Kastail, and the help of the rest of the crew. And it was then that Hide stated that his goal is not to sit around and rule over an island and that he rather wants to go around and challenge the world to prove that he's the strongest man in the world. Which Klaus gets proud of as he accepts Hide's decision and encourages him, as even Klaus himself doesn't wanna stick around longer than enough.

And so the crew started building their empire starting by Vin's castle in the main town, and after enough renovating. Klaus had the people of Barberica come to his castle to hear from them as to what is waiting for him, and after he met with the people he learned that Vin wasn't the only pirate ruling over the island as king. And that Vin had his crew as kings and queens of Barberica, each having their own kingdom that they took over. This is when Klaus gave the order for his crew to go and hunt them down and sent his brother as well.

After the crew came back with the heads of Vin's crew, Klaus got worried because Kastail didn't come back with the rest of the crew. And after enough time, Klaus learned of Kastail's death and lost his mind.

### The Eclipse

After Klaus learned of his brother's death, he was in the worst state of mind ever. As he took his sword and rushed towards the last two kingdoms, blaming them for the death of his brother. He wrecked his way into the first kingdom where he fought Josef, the king of Kleka Kingdom. And even though their fight took some time, Klaus showcased the horrors of his devil fruit powers that are even able to distort reality itself. And he ended up killing Josef and turning his body to ashes that scattered with the wind.

Which he then turned and headed for the next king, Zwei, the king of the Galaga kingdom. Which was a little of a coward as he used tricks and seastone to fight his opponents, as well as ordering his men to fight for him on many occasions. Yet facing Klaus he had no way of running away or using tricks to win. Because Klaus was already out of his mind, and his bloodlust was all over the place. Klaus managed to kill the king, and it calmed him down, yet he was still broken.

### Crumbling Walls

Time passed as Klaus closed the doors of the castle, keeping himself away from the world as he calms down. Yet Leuce couldn't accept that Klaus is facing the death of his brother on his own, and so she barged in the castle and talked him out of it. And after Klaus regained himself and stood again on his feet, he ordered his crew to raid the kingdoms and their treasuries, so they can build an empire using these treasuries. Which they right away got on the matter, and went to the kingdoms raiding their treasuries and collecting treasures.

After the crew gathered the treasures and placed them in Klaus's castle treasury, it was time to build the empire. And while Klaus was in town connecting with the people, Alfred was on the child island Guildbury building his own island lab. That he now acts as commander, with many mindless hosts to his creatures. And creating drugs for the Underworld businesses, where Alfred made the drug known as Iyashi and started mass producing it.

Once Klaus was done through the main town, he headed with Itami, Leuce, and Joanna towards the lab to check how things are going. Alfred greeted them and gave them a tour at his new Lab, and showed them his latest creations which are soon to become the topic of many discussions.

### The Round Table

The crew had their last meeting at the castle, as they discussed the Underworld businesses that they are about to get involved with. And it was then that Klaus told the crew about his plans to go back to the East Blue to fulfill Kastail's last wish, where Hide then stated that he will be going on his own as well to challenge some high tier pirates. The crew welcomes the new members which are Kalista Leona and Leila. And Klaus introduced General Amiya, the head of the new army for barberica.

And after the whole crew discussed everything they had on their minds, each of them said their goodbyes as they headed to achieve their dreams. Yet they made the promise that they will be meeting again once they are done, so they can go on their next adventure together.

## Post Events

* Hide's bounty raised to 115M.
* Klaus's bounty raised to 420M.
* Bill Q. Vin, Deli Remi, Seiko, Landis Michael, Gronum, Kalana, Zwei were all killed and died.
* Kastail was killed.
* Klaus's Empire was built.
* Alfred's lab of Guildbury was created.
* Iyashi Drug was created.
* Elise, Kaoru left the crew.
* Leona and Leila joined the crew.
* Eien, Klaus, Hide, Alfred, and Leuce each went on their own temporarly.

## Big Battles

* Hide vs Vin = Hide won.
* Klaus vs Zwei = Klaus won.
* Klaus vs Josef = Klaus won.
* Hide vs Joanna = Hide won.
* 07 vs Michael = 07 won.
* 09 vs Kalana = 09 won.
* 04 vs Gronum = 04 won.
* Alfred vs Seiko and Deli Remi = Alfred won.