Rufad

*A man with white short hair, a black fedora with a feather on it, a weirdly designed coat which misses it's right sleeve and white pants with black flower pattern approaches a purple haired individual. They have thin brows, a faint beard and a moustache and black irises. Their right arm is prosthetic. On their back, they carry a cross shaped sword with a bent blade. You must be the infamous Raiden, no?*

**Shogun**: An accurate guess. I am indeed the Raiden Shogun. You must be a Vision-holder, I presume? What brings you here? I shall not tolerate those who have come to spy on Inazuma.

**Altair**: I am here for your head, lady Raiden. A bounty has been put on you by the... Government, which I doubt you even know about. And I, as the swordsman Altair, am here to claim it. Please don't make it harder than it is meant to be.

**Shogun**: A bounty? The only government that possesses the authority to impose such a thing within these borders is mine, the Shogunate. And yet you expect me to believe that another authority can freely place bounties on me in my own domain? Your story holds no water. And the idea that you will defeat me in combat is equally amusing.

**Altair**: The Government demands you dead or alive, it's your choice which one I'll do.

**Shogun**: Very well. I shall not deny you the battle you seek. Prepare yourself, for I shall have no mercy. *The Shogun's eyes flash white. She draws her sword from its sheath, creating a flash of lightning and preparing for battle.*

**Altair**: Requiescat in pace... *He grabs the sword on his back, which is almost as big as he is. Gets into a rather relaxed stance, yet emits the presence of an unstoppable force*

**Shogun**: A fool who faces me without fear is but a fool. Let us begin. *The Shogun lunges forward, bringing her sword down vertically at lightning speed.*

**Altair**: *He deflects it, swings his own sword and slashes her abdomen, drawing blood and wounding it*

**Shogun**: Grk! I must admit, I'm impressed. Rarely do I find an opponent that can keep up with my speed. Very well. Let's end this. *With blinding speed, the Shogun performs a flurry of slashes and stabs, unleashing a barrage of lightning-infused strikes on her opponent.*

**Altair**: *he finds an opening in her attacks, and slashes the wound again to even worsen it*

**Shogun**: Rrrk... I've been wounded. I have not felt pain like this in a long time. I suppose I have underestimated your skill. *The Shogun roars and attacks her opponent with a downward slash, as if trying to cleave him in half.*

**Altair**: ...I expected more than you, Raiden. *He dashes side ways, does an upwards cut and severes both of her hands.*

**Shogun**: Grk! No... How could you see through my attacks? This... This cannot be... *The Shogun stumbles backward, still unable to grasp the extent of her opponent's skill. She glances at herself, horrified to see her severed hands.*

**Altair**: Now... To whether I'll take you to the navy alive or dead. Your choice.

**Shogun**: Ha... Ha... This is impossible... I had not expected such a thing could befall me... Please... I will do anything... But spare my life... I beg of you... *Tears begin to stream down the Shogun's cheeks. She seems defeated and has no will to fight anymore.*

**Narrator**: *He ties her up, puts her on his small ship and brings her to the Navy HQ, presenting him to a vice admiral and taking her bounty, which was 54 Million. The Shogun remains tied up and without her hands as she is led to the Navy HQ and presented to a Vice Admiral.*

**Shogun**: This... This cannot be... This outcome was not meant for me. Why did it have to be like this?

**Vice Admiral**: *moustache twirl* What an impressive display of swordsmanship, sir. Your skill at arms is truly remarkable. This is proof once again that you are one of the best swordsmen in the world. Congratulations. Here is your reward. *The Vice Admiral gives the swordsman the Shogun bounty of 54 million Cera.*

**Altair**: ...lower bounty than the most, but whatever, it will do. *Turns to Raiden* have fun. *Walks away*

**Shogun**: *as the swordsman walks away* You... You bastard... You dare take my bounty and just walk away... Very well. Just you wait... You are not done with me yet. *The Shogun's voice trails off as she is led away to her cell.*

**Narrator**: *days pass. The Shogun sits inside her cell, her face in her hands, depressed. She remains without her sword and without hands. The thought of being defeated by an outsider and captured like this still overwhelms her.*

**Narrator**: *someone walks Infront of her cell, it's not a marine member — it's a pirate, one with reddish hair and ordinary pirate outfit. he is seemingly stealing something, could, help her out. The Shogun raises her head, not fully believing what she's seeing.*

**Shogun**: Wait... Are you... are you really what your outfit implies? A pirate? *The Shogun looks up at the pirate.*

**Gapo**: *turns to her* Huh?! Oh, oh yeah I am! Thought you were a marine for s moment, geez.

**Shogun**: Then I must ask... what are you doing here, of all places? The Shogun, as she is bound behind bars, cannot see what the pirate is doing. She simply hears the sound of something being stolen.

**Gapo**: Stealing a map, and some gold of course. *Her cell opens, you look like you are bored in there, better leave now or never.*

**Shogun**: You... You plan to set me free? No, it is not just boredom. You must understand I am the Raiden Shogun, a god among gods themselves. To think a mere mortal would attempt to free me from my captivity is both insulting and confusing. Why do you wish to aid me? *The Shogun stands up, still in disbelief about what is happening.*

**Gapo**: Raiden? Never heard of that name. *Your cell opens* well, you can leave now!

**Shogun**: Your ignorance of my name aside... I... I am free? The Shogun walks slowly out of her cell, shocked that she is indeed free.

**Gapo**: he breaks one of the barred windows of the navy building and turns to her coming? He jumps down and lands on some chunk of hay

**Shogun**: It would only be prudent to follow you. *The Shogun jumps down, landing next to the pirate. She is still in a state of shock from the fact that such a simple plan managed to work.*

**Narrator**: *they run out of the boundary of the navy, now right outside of its door, near a bazaar. The pirate starts walking into the bazaar, looking around. It's a sunny day today, with no clouds. The Shogun follows the pirate, still in shock. She looks up at the sky and sees the sun is shining bright. It's a pleasant day at the bazaar.*

**Shogun**: Do you intend to take me somewhere in particular? *The Shogun still can't believe she's suddenly free.*

**Gapo**: Hm? No, not really. I'm trying to start a crew so I can explore these seas, y'know? stops and looks to you what crew are you from?

**Shogun**: Crew? I... I have no crew. As the Raiden Shogun, I am meant to be the ruler over all of Inazuma. No common pirate can understand the difficulties I have been through... Do you wish to form a crew with me? The Shogun is slightly bemused by the idea of a crew but is intrigued by the pirate's request.

**Gapo**: Oh, if you want to join then sure. I'd gladly accept you as my first crew member, and my swordswoman.

**Shogun**: I suppose joining a pirate crew is interesting. But first, may I ask... what is your name?

**Gapo**: Gapo.

**Shogun**: A strange name. Do you have a last name or is that what you call yourself? *The Shogun keeps following the pirate, who seems to be taking her to some kind of pirate ship?*

**Gapo**: That's what I call myself. I do have a last name, but I forgot? *They approach a dock, where many big ships stand*

**Shogun**: Your memory appears to be quite bad. But what's done is done. As for myself, I am the legendary Raiden Shogun, supreme ruler of Inazuma. That ship is yours? The Shogun is taken aback by the sight of so many large ships nearby. Is this pirate's crew so large? Or have these pirate ships just gathered at this particular port?

**Gapo**: *he points at a direction, where there is a huge ship armoured with cannons* that's our ship there

**Shogun**: Your ship? It's far larger than I imagined! I can see why you need a crew for it if it's so big. *The Shogun pauses as she walks behind Gapo, trying to get a better look at the massive pirate vessel.*

**Gapo**: *the big ship moves, revealing a small boat* that!

**Shogun**: That... That's your ship? It seems so small in comparison to the other ships. *The Shogun looks at the tiny boat, not sure how it can possibly house a whole pirate crew like Gapo mentioned.*

**Gapo**: Well it will do for now I suppose. *He walks towards his boat* we don't need a huge crew anyways, just some... Essential members. Such as a swordsman *turns to Raiden, smiling* that's you! *turns back to his ship and keeps walking* a navigator too I guess? Definitely a cook! We can make up more members on our way to other islands.

**Shogun**: *thinking to herself* Could I... could I really find myself sailing the seas as a pirate?... Such a thing is both ridiculous and yet so tempting. Perhaps I will never have another chance like this... As I have nothing left to do in Inazuma, traveling with this ragtag crew won't be so bad. They do need me, a swordsman, after all. The Shogun follows Gapo to his tiny boat.

**Gapo**: now *near his boat* here we are! *Puts the supplies on the boat before turning to Raiden* hop on abroad.

**Narrator**: *The Shogun smiles as she boards Gapo's boat.*

**Shogun**: I shall do just that. I am curious to see what kind of "essential members" this crew of yours will consist of. Perhaps you know more about this realm than I do. And if I am to serve as a swordsman on this boat, then I must learn more about the world beyond these islands in order to better serve the crew. So I shall join this crew of yours, Gapo. *The Shogun has boarded the boat now, curious to see what their journey ahead will hold.*

**Gapo**: *they put up the sails and start their journey* how did you end up in the marine headquarters?

**Shogun**: That... That's not important right now. My past is not something I wish to speak of. If I truly am to join your crew, there should be a certain level of trust between us. I know nothing of your pasts, and therefore it is only right if I do not disclose too much of mine. But, I can say that I am grateful to you for setting me free. *The Shogun looks out over the ocean, contemplating the journey ahead.*

**Gapo**: Then let's get to know each other?

**Shogun**: That is a good start... Where are you from, Gapo? I assume you have spent some time sailing the seas and thus wish to start your own crew? *The Shogun looks at the pirate as they sail along, eager to hear his story.*

**Gapo**: Oh I'm from an island found at the first sea, and actually started sailing 2 years ago.

**Shogun**: My my... And how come you decide to start a pirate crew 2 years later? *The Shogun is intrigued by Gapo's origins, wondering if there is a story behind it. Was his home destroyed? Or is he seeking vengeance on someone? Or perhaps he wanted a fresh start for himself.*

**Gapo**: Well I just want to explore the entire seven seas! Y'know? The thrill of adventure!

**Shogun**: *laughs* I see! You seek not revenge or a new start, but simply adventure. How refreshing! It is admirable that you wish to explore the Seven Seas. This is why you decided to start a pirate crew?

**Gapo**: Yep, that's why!

**Shogun**: If your sole wish is adventure, then this crew you're starting may end up being a ragtag group of misfits. I suppose it would make things more interesting. *The Shogun looks at Gapo, who appears young and inexperienced, but cheerful and optimistic.*

**Narrator**: *after two days of sailing, they arrive at a new island*

**Shogun**: We're here! *The Shogun looks out at the shore of the new island, wondering what they will find there. She and Gapo have gotten comfortable with each other, and the Shogun is enjoying this opportunity to explore beyond just her own islands.* What awaits them on this island?

**Narrator**: *they get off the boat and witness a tropic island. On the shore, not many pirate ships are present but there still are some.*

**Gapo**: Woah!

**Shogun**: **amazed by what she's seeing** It's... It's beautiful! I have never seen a place like this before... There are even pirate ships here. Perhaps we will find some new crewmates here.

**Gapo**: I hope so! Let's head to a dinner first, I'm starving.

**Shogun**: Dinner. Yes, that sounds like a good idea. We can ask around for information after we have our bellies full.

**Narrator**: *They walk through the town, looking at the various pirate ships docked at the shore. The Shogun and Gapo head to a nearby restaurant, and enter. Inside, a brown guy with braided hair, a rather sharp nose and peasant clothing is entertaining the bar with their sharpshooting skills with their slingshot. He shoots popcorn at empty bottles of wine with pinpoint accuracy*

**Shogun**: How impressive... *The Shogun whispers to Gapo.* Did you know about this guy? He seems to be quite talented... Why not try to recruit him to our crew?

**Gapo**: Oh him? Why don't you be the one recruiting him? We can take turns recruiting people!

**Shogun**: A good idea. Let's recruit him then. *Leaving Gapo at their table, the Shogun approaches the sharpshooter. She watches him in silence for a bit, before finally speaking up.* Well well, this is quite an impressive display. *The Shogun speaks in a calm tone that seems to draw the sharpshooter's attention. He takes a moment to look towards the Shogun.*

**Zynn**: Oh thank you mysterious lady! *he jumps down from the table and walks towards her* I'm Zynn, nice to meetcha.

**Shogun**: *the Shogun smiles at Zynn* I see. The pleasure is all mine. My name is... well, call me Shogun. *She extends her hand out for him to take and shake.*

**Zynn**: *they shake hands* so what are you looking for here at Clank Island? Food? Maybe some entertainment?

**Shogun**: It's actually not just me. I am looking for crew members for my pirate crew... *She looks at Zynn, who seems like he would make a great crew member. She may even be able to trust him. Her eyes seem to reveal this. The Shogun seems to be able to quickly determine if one is trustworthy or not.*

**Zynn**: Your crew? What do I get if I join it? Like, money? Improvement? Or maybe just... Friends?!

**Shogun**: All of those and more. Wealth, companionship, experience, all of it is guaranteed to those who join my crew. And of course... we will provide you with a chance to explore new lands.

**Zynn**: Count me in.

**Shogun**: *smiles* Glad to hear it. Your name, Zynn? The Shogun waits for him to officially agree to join her crew.

**Narrator**: *The Three sit down*

**Shogun**: Gapo, this is our new crewmate: Zynn. *The Shogun introduces the two pirates to each other.*

**Gapo**: Yoo you actually managed to recruit him! *Shakes hands with Zynn*

**Zynn**: Nice to meet you too, Gapo.

**Narrator**: *They both smile*

**Shogun**: *smiles* Glad to see you two get along so quickly. Perhaps we shall do some recruiting together after all! *The Shogun laughs as Zynn and Gapo shake hands. She seems to be having fun so far in this journey. Perhaps it's not so bad being on a pirate crew.*

**Narrator**: *A familiar person to Raiden enters the bar... A man with white short hair, a black fedora with a feather on it, a weirdly designed coat which misses it's right sleeve and white pants. Their right arm is prosthetic*

**Shogun**: *a sudden feeling of familiarity washes over her, as she looks at the man.* ...That arm... I recognize it. Who is he?

**Zynn**: *Zynn leans close to her* Ain't that Altair? Heard he was good with the blade.

**Shogun**: ...Altair?

**Narrator**: *The Shogun looks closer at the man, now recognizing him. It's been quite some time since she's seen him. It was back on the islands of Inazuma where she first met him. He seems to be traveling the seas now, as a pirate. Will she confront him or keep her distance?*

**Gapo**: *Gapo turns to her* ...isn't he the one who brought you into marine headquarters?

**Zynn**: *to Gapo* she was captured?!

**Shogun**: *to Gapo* Yes, I know him. He was the one who brought me to Marine Headquarters. But... I had a reason for that.

**Narrator**: T*he Shogun looks back at Altair, and debates if she should talk to him. He is still a pirate, which she is not a fan of personally. He would be a valuable addition to the crew, but she worries that her previous history with him may cause problems. Plus, she also worries about her past being exposed to the pirate crew in this early stage.*

**Both Gapo and Zynn**: What reasons?

**Gapo**: t*o both of you* Let's just ignore him? Sound a like a good idea to me!

**Shogun**: ...Very well. But I wonder what he's doing on this island...

**Narrator**: *Gapo and Zynn shrug, deciding to ignore the situation for now and focus on their dinner. But the Shogun is clearly curious... What could he be doing on this island? More importantly, will this affect their pirate crew in any way? The Shogun and Gapo finish eating dinner soon, as Zynn starts his next bottle of wine with his party trick, shooting the popcorn at empty bottles of wine with pinpoint accuracy. His skill with the slingshot is impressive. Altair also watches his performance. Altair watches Zynn perform, noticing how skilled he is with the slingshot. The Shogun looks back at him, wondering if they will get the chance to communicate... They are in the same location after all. Zynn notices this interaction, his eyes shifting to look at Altair. He shoots the popcorn at a wine bottle. It is the first shot he misses. Even Zynn is surprised, but quickly smiles as he shoots the popcorn and lands it into the wine bottle. Gapo and Shogun seem impressed, but Altair just watches on, not saying a word. After a while Altair just stands up, takes his meal and leaves the dinner*

**Gapo**: *to shogun* He left the dinner, Shogun. Now we can focus on the food and the show at last. *Smiles and turns to Zynn, watching him*

**Shogun**: *to Gapo* Yes, yes, let's continue to enjoy the show.

**Narrator**: *The Shogun smiles at Zynn as he continues his performance, shooting the popcorn at some other wine bottles. The Pirate Crew continues to drink and relax, the Shogun and Gapo in particular seem to enjoy the show. Zynn's skill with the slingshot is quite impressive, so Gapo is entertained by his stunts. Although Altair left, he seemed to notice their interaction with him. What does that mean for the future of the pirate crew?*

**Narrator**: *That night, at their boat, drinking more wine. The Shogun and Gapo are discussing about their trip so far, while Zynn sits close to them and also hears their conversation. Altair has been absent from the dinner, and the crew still wonders where he is and what he is doing. Perhaps they will encounter him again soon, if he is still around. The Shogun is curious as to how he will interact with them from now on, given their history.*

**Gapo**: Crew, hear me out. *Leans closer* tomorrow we sail for the last couple islands of The Second Sea, so we better sleep now... Oh wait we don't have many beds... Only one... Uh.

**Zynn**: shrugs I can sleep on the floor. I don't mind. *Zynn is laid-back with a smile on his face, not bothered by the lack of beds on the boat.*

**Gapo**: What about you, Raiden?

**Shogun**: I, uh... I can sleep on deck for now, no problem. *The Shogun is a bit embarrased to say she doesn't mind sleeping on the deck alone. But if they only have one bed, then that's the way it's gotta be.*

**Narrator**: *And so Gapo takes the bed. Next day, they wake up early at dawn. The pirate crew wakes up early and gets ready to set sail. The Shogun looks around... She still hasn't seen Altair since yesterday. The three pirates eat their breakfast together, as they set sail for the last couple islands of the Second Sea. Will they come across any new, potentially valuable crewmates?*

**Maple Island**

**Narrator**: *They have been sailing for about three hours now. No islands to see. Gapo turns to the crew.*

**Gapo**: Guuys, we might need to find a navigator because the map I have... Well, doesn't go beyond half of the Second Sea!

**Shogun**: Hmm. We may be going to uncharted waters soon... A good navigator would be a great asset. *She looks out at the vast ocean ahead of them, not sure where they will go next or what they will find.*

**Narrator**: *They sail quietly for a bit, as the three pirates look out to the sea ahead. T*hey finally reach an island known as Maple Island. They anchor at the dock and get out of their boat.

**Gapo**: *looking at the boat* we might need a new ship as well. This boat doesn't look like it could house another member.

**Shogun**: You're right. If we add another member, it would be more difficult to fit everyone comfortably on the boat. We can search for a larger boat once we reach the next island.

**Narrator**: *They walk off the boat, and start looking around Maple Island. They're in an unfamiliar place, and new sights and people await... They'll have to be wary and stay close together. Perhaps they'll find something of use, whether it's a navigator, a new member for the crew, or something else. This island is a colourful one, with its Maplewood buildings and crimson trees.*

**Gapo**: Where do you think a navigator would be? The bar?? Uh, probably not...

**Shogun**: Let's see... A navigator would need a good view, so... *She looks up at a high place nearby, as she points to a hill overlooking the island.* Perhaps there? *She starts climbing the hill with Gapo and Zynn following behind her.*

**Narrator**: *At the summit, they can see an entire island spread out below them. They can also see something else... Something... unusual. On the edge of the hill, a girl is standing with a map next to her. On the map is a compass*

**Shogun**: *to the other two* There! Over there! *She points to the girl standing on the edge of the hill, a map and compass in hand. She looks like some kind of navigator with her attire, so... could this be the person they're looking for? The Shogun and the two pirates hurry over to her.*

**Narrator**: *The girl wears short shorts, a blue shirt and some colourful bracelets. They are rather beautiful, but have a serious personality when it comes to new people. Their hair is white-ish*

**Shogun**: Hello! You seem to be a navigator... and we are in need of one, given our current journey. *The Shogun stands a couple feet away, as Gapo and Zynn stand nearby, waiting to see where this goes. They seem curious about the girl.*

**???**: *The girl turns to her* Oh? And why is that? Where are you... Three even going?

**Shogun**: We're traveling around the Second Sea, exploring new islands and hopefully recruiting new people to our pirate crew. We may be going into uncharted waters, so a navigator would be a good addition to the crew. As to where we're going, we don't really have a destination currently. We're just traveling and seeing where the tides take us, essentially.

**???**: Heh! Only a rookie wouldn't know the second sea, smiles I know it, though. *walks towards her* what will I get in return? Hm?

**Shogun**: *The Shogun also walks towards her. She thinks to herself about what to offer...* We can provide food, shelter, and protection against any sea horrors you may meet on your travels. I suppose that's not a really good payment, now that I say it out loud. We can also give you a cut of any treasure we find, if you want. Oh yeah, and our crew is pretty good at fighting. If you want to become stronger, we could teach you a thing or two about combat too.

**???**: Hmm, nah I'll pass. I already have shelter and food here, plus no danger whatsoever! However, I want to expand my map, y'know? These other navigators are so useless! Think about it, have you seen a proper map of the all seas?!

**Shogun**: A complete map of the world? Well, if that's your goal then perhaps you could help us find uncharted islands... and we will help you make a complete map of the world. That sounds fair... or does it?

**Gapo**: *to Shogun* I kinda want to recruit her, Shogun. She seems to be a good navigator. And you did say we were going into uncharted waters, so...

**Shogun**: Hm. We can try recruiting her. And if it doesn't work out, we'll just say our goodbyes and continue on with our journey.

**???**: ...uncharted islands you say? Well, I could assist you guys until the end of the Second Sea and map those said islands I suppose. *reaches for a handshake* deal? Also, to everyone what's your name?

**Shogun**: *to Gapo and Zynn* You heard the girl. *The Shogun shakes her hand firmly, her grip firm and her nails sharp. She smiles warmly.* The name's Shogun. I'll make it shorter for you-- call me Ei. *She pats the girl on the back.* You should join our crew. It'll be a fun adventure, I promise. And you? *She asks the girl her name.*

**Hama**: It's Hama, nice to meet you, Ei.

**Narrator**: *Hama goes and also meets with Gapo and Zynn. They now have a navigator*

**Shogun**: Hama's a nice name. And it's nice to meet you as well.

**Narrator**: *Hama walks towards Gapo and Zynn, shaking each of their hands.*

**Shogun**: With Hama here to help, we should be able to reach uncharted waters safely.

**Narrator**: *Zynn is just smiling and enjoying watching Hama meet with the others. He seems to be particularly fond of her.*

**Shogun**: Alright everyone, let's go back to the boat and continue the journey!

**Hama**: Also, I've seen your boat and it's rather small for a crew like this, don't you think? Well, I say we steal a boat thats docked on the shore, a big boat preferably.

**Gapo**: to Shogun She's right. A bigger boat would be much better. Especially if we'll have a larger crew with Hama here. We also need to stock up on more food and supplies.

**Zynn**: Well, we might acquire a second boat. It'll be easier if we have Hama here.

**Narrator**: *The Shogun seems to agree, and everyone goes back to the small boat to plan out the next part of their journey.*

**Gapo**: So how are we planning on getting a new boat? We got basically no money, right?

**Shogun**: We only need to acquire it... by hook or by crook. Besides, if Hama here can map out uncharted waters like she says, then that is a much bigger asset. We'll have a full map of the Second Sea, and that would make the new boat worth it, wouldn't it?

**Zynn**: Yeah! I'll be the one to scout out the area and find the perfect boat. *Zynn seems excited at the prospect of stealing a new ship.*

**Gapo**: Then let's steal one!

**Narrator**: *They make a plan on stealing a ship they had found, and now it's time to execute the said plan*

**Shogun**: Excellent!

**Narrator**: *Gapo and Zynn go over to the larger, docked boat and Hama follows. Once aboard, they look over the boat for any signs of people. And sure enough, they see a couple people inside the cabin:*

**Zynn**: *whispering to Hama* There are people back there! We still have a chance to turn back. But we don't know when we will get this big of a ship again...

**Gapo**: *also whispering to Hama* We could try to steal the boat, but if we are discovered, we stand a good chance of losing a fight... But we have our swordsman Raiden here! I'm sure she could take care of them with ease, right?

**Shogun**: You're right, I can defend you.

**Narrator**: *Gapo walks towards the cabin door to lure the people out, as Zynn and Hama prepare to jump the people as they leave the cabin.*

**Hama**: Alright, we wait to see how Gapo handles this...

**Narrator**: *Two people get out of the cabin and look around. As the two people move towards the edge of the boat, Gapo puts his hands up.*

**Gapo**: Hey calm down! We're not here to fight or anything.

**Narrator**: *The two people seem suspicious of his request for them to calm down. Meanwhile, Shogun, Zynn, and Hama all sneak up to the two people. Zynn jumps on the first one and pins them down, as the Shogun jumps on the other and pins them down as well. Hama smiles as she sees their plan work to perfection.*

**Gapo**: What now? Do we get rid of them or something?-

**Zynn**: *before Gapo can finish speaking* let's throw em' into the sea!

**Shogun**: Hm! That's a great idea. Let's toss these scoundrels overboard! *Gapo and Zynn grab the two people by the arms and drag them to the edge of the boat. Then, the Shogun and Zynn lift the two people up and toss them overboard at the same time.*

**Gapo**: Good job guys! Now we have this boat completely to ourselves.

**Narrator**: *Hama seems very excited, as all the other members of the crew seem to smile at their success.*

**Zynn**: *Looking around* we better sail now or never, the captain of the ship might arrive rather soon.

**Shogun**: Yes, you're right. We need to hurry!

**Narrator**: *The Shogun points to the ship's wheel, as she moves quickly to try to figure out how to start sailing the boat. Eventually, after a minute or two of tinkering, she finds the right levers and switches. The boat starts to sail away from the docked position, as Gapo, Zynn, and Hama all cheer at the sight of their new boat. Someone shouts at them from the dock, they seem like a pirate too*

**???**: HEY! You dipshits! Get my boat over back here!

**Narrator**: *The Shogun turns to look at the person who's shouting at them. She turns to the other crew members and smiles mischievously. She walks towards the dock as one of the crew members shouts back at the pirate.*

**Crew**: It's our boat now! You can't take it back.

**Shogun**: Now listen here, you... you... I don't like you. You and your stupid boat. We stole it fair and square, and there's nothing you can do about it. *She shouts back at the pirate with a grin on her face.*

**???**: You guys better sail far away because I'm coming for that boat and heads of yours!

**Shogun**: *The Shogun doesn't seem to be scared by the pirate. In fact, she smiles even more. She seems almost daring the pirate to challenge her.* Oh yeah? Good luck getting it back! *The Shogun walks back onto the ship and shouts back to the pirate.* You, if you're gonna have a problem with us pirates, then fight me! I'll be waiting at that island over there, you coward! Now get lost! *She points to an island far away into the sea.*

**Zynn**: *looking at the Pirate* ...Ain't that...? We actually should sail far away, I suppose. Don't even get into a fight with him.

**Gapo**: You're right... that's Kidd Quinton... the guy's got one of the biggest crews in the Second Sea.

**Shogun**: Why is a notorious pirate such as Kidd Quinton in a backwater like this? It's weird. Oh well. You're right... we should sail far away. We'll just avoid him... for now...

**Narrator**: *after sailing for hours, they reach the border of the Second Sea, now entering the Third Sea.*

**Shogun**: *to the crew* Hey guys, we made it as planned! We're now in the Third Sea! *The Shogun smiles mischievously at Hama.* Looks like everything is going to go smoothly from now on. *The Shogun looks towards the sea, as she begins wondering... what's waiting in the Third Sea?*

**Gapo**: *Gapo calls everyone to the captain's dorm to make an account of people they have encountered* So who have we encountered so far? Excluding our crew.

**Shogun**: Well, there isa girl named Hama. She seems like a good navigator, and she may be able to assist us in finding new islands. We also have a potential problem, an infamous pirate named Kidd Quinton, who's in the Third Sea... for some reason. *The Shogun thinks a bit longer, trying to remember...* There may be a few more people, but I don't recall exactly... What about you guys?

**Narrator**: *Zynn also starts to remember some of the people they have met.*

**Gapo**: What about you Zynn? Do you remember any people?

**Zynn**: Uhh, let's see. There were two people from that first island that the Shogun met. Then we encountered a crew of pirates on the second island. And... *Zynn keeps thinking, trying to remember any more people.*

**Shogun**: Zynn, why don't you tell us about your island encounter? What were they like? *Zynn thinks and then looks up to the Shogun.*

**Zynn**: They were all a bunch of drunkards, I didn't get a good feel for them.

**Narrator**: *The Shogun nods and then looks towards the others.*

**Gapo**: *To shogun* the bar we found Zynn at, I swear you saw someone familiar, right? Who was it?

**Shogun**: *The Shogun thinks a bit before answering him.* There were several people there... But, I definitely recognized one of them.

**Gapo**: That should be all of the extraordinary people, then. Crew, let's sleep now, it's gonna be a long day tomorrow.

**Shogun**: You're right. Good night everyone.

**Narrator**: *The crew members all say good night to each other, as they all go back to their rooms to prepare for the next day of their journey. The next day. They wake up in a sunny day as usual, nearby an Island*

**Mandarin Island**

**Shogun**: Good morning everyone. *The Shogun stretches as she sees the island in the distance.*

**Shogun**: It looks like we've arrived at another island. The rest of the crew begins to wake up.

**Zynn**: Morning! *Zynn seems to be really excited about today, as he begins to jump out of his bed and stretch. He seems to be looking forward to their adventure of the day*.

**Gapo**: *yawning* I was thinking about it last night. We are pirates, right? So we should have a bounty, even if it's little?

**Shogun**: Yes, you're right. It's quite likely we have a bounty. We've stolen a boat now, and we've met some notable pirates. The Third Sea is filled with pirates, so a pirate crew is bound to pick up a bounty at some point...

**Narrator**: *Gapo seems to be thinking about the bounty now... When they arrive at the Island, which is named Mandarin Island, they find a board with bounty posters that are issued by the government. They found their respective bounty posters and read their bounty*

**Shogun**: Hmm. We all have bounties on our heads now...

**Zynn**: *Zynn sees his bounty and can't help but laugh.* Oh man, look at this! I didn't even know I was wanted! That's hilarious. *He looks over at the Shogun* Oh, yeah, you're a wanted criminal too! *Zynn grins and the Shogun just stares up at him with slight annoyance.*

**Gapo**: My bounty is... 150,000 Ceras, ¢150,000. What about you guys?

**Shogun**: Mine's 500,000! What the heck?!

**Zynn**: *Zynn reads his bounty in disbelief as well* Dang, mine's 370,000! What the heck did I even do?!

**Narrator**: *Gapo looks up at his bounty. He is the least surprised of all, as he's more shocked at seeing what kind of trouble the three of them are in.*

**Hama**: Well. we did steal a ship, so it makes sense that we have a bounty put on our heads!

**Shogun**: Yeah, but look at how high mine is. It's almost 10 times yours! This has to be some kind of mistake. My actions aren't worth ten times that of a normal pirate's.

**Zynn**: Well you better get used to it. We're in the Third Sea, and I have a feeling that our bounties and our misdeed will only increase from here...

**Hama**: Our bounties aren't much here at Third Sea, so I doubt we'll run into much trouble.

**Shogun**: Maybe not... but still. Having 500,000 on my head is a bit nerve-racking...

**Zynn**: Oh come on it doesn't matter. We're pirates, we can deal with it. It's not like we're gonna stick around in this place for too long, anyway.

**Shogun**: How can you be so sure? The Third Sea is full of pirates. We already have run into some infamous pirates.

**Zynn**: Don't worry. We're moving too fast for them to catch up with us!

**Gapo**: Enough of this bounty stuff! We should focus on our journey, not what has been put on our heads... And also focus on eating, because I'm starving here! *He looks at a dinner nearby and starts walking towards it* I'm gonna eat, you guys coming?

**Shogun**: A-ha! You don't seem too concerned about the bounty on your head!

**Zynn**: Well, I have to be honest. I'm hungry too. You're right, we should eat. We're gonna need the energy for later!

**Shogun**: Fine, fine. As long as we focus on our mission, it's alright.

**Hama**: Yeah. Besides, what's the point of all this danger and travel if you don't get to eat anything good at the end of the day.

**Narrator**: *Hama also follows Gapo to get supper. They enter the dinner and order a some food. The Shogun, Zynn and Hama are digging into their food in no time, having been starving after the trip.*

**Shogun**: This is great. I really had forgotten what a good meal tastes like... *The Shogun is still thinking about her 500,000 ceras bounty.*

**Zynn**: Yeah, this food is really good! *Zynn gives out a slight burp as he leans back in his chair.*

**Narrator**: *Three people dressed in white formal attire enter the dinner. The one walking at the middle seemingly had a higher rank than the two beside him. All three of them carry a cutlass and a flintlock pistol. They enter and sit near the bar, ordering some drinks*

**Shogun**: *glances at the people sitting* Well, that's unusual. A group of people in white formal attire, with swords and pistols. Who are they?

**Zynn**: *also glances at the guests as he tries to eavesdrop* You think they're pirates? They look a bit different from what pirates normally look like, with their fine clothing and weapons. I wonder if they're some sort of government official... that one in the middle looks like a high ranking leader... maybe an admiral? Hmmm...

**Hama**: *looking at the three people with the side of her eye* Isn't that the marine uniform? The one at the middle, if I had to guess... Could he a captain? Not so high ranking, but still, could raise some trouble...Shogun: It's likely. They might be government officials. Let's avoid their attention and be careful around them. We really don't need another run-in with the government right now.

**Narrator**: *The crew, Hama, Shogun, Zynn and Gapo all look at each other, as they try to decide if they should eat peacefully and ignore the government officials... or if they should try to sneak out. They glance back at the government officials every so often, not knowing what to do. Another one enters the bar, a vice captain*

**Vice** **Captain**: Captain, we have have anchored our ship at the docks- *notices Raiden, pulls up a bounty poster from his coat pocket to confirm her identity. Reaches for his flintlock pistol and points it at Raiden* Don't move a single muscle, Raiden of the... What crew are you guys again? Doesn't matter.

**Captain**: What's goin' on- *looks at Raiden and the Vice Captain, stands up and unsheathes his cutlass, the two people next to him grab their flintlock pistols*

**Shogun**: Oh, we've been found. It's no use to try and avoid them now. *smiles as she looks at the captain and his crew. Doesn't seem to be nervous at all.*

**Captain**: Why don't we all calm down a bit. *He gestures for the Vice Captain to lower his weapon. The Vice Captain follows the captain's command and doesn't seem mad at all now.*

**Captain**: Are you the famous Shogun of the... what was it, again?

**Narrator**: *The Shogun seems amused at the captain's forgetfulness. the cadet next to the captain interferes his talk*

**Cadet**: Captain, aren't we meant to arrest the pirate Raiden?

**Captain**: Oh, yes, of course. We are meant to arrest her *smiles as he looks at Raiden* alright, Raiden. If you would come with us peacefully, there wouldn't be any trouble. *gestures towards the door, indicating that Raiden should follow them outside.*

**Vice** **Captain**: *to Raiden* speak.

**Shogun**: *smiles as she looks at the Vice Captain.* Good evening, Vice Captain. *seems relaxed, as if the Vice Captain wasn't pointing a gun at her.* We're on an unofficial adventure, if you want to know. There's no need to make this a big deal. We're not doing any harm, nor will we disturb this place. *puts her hands behind her back as she smiles at the government officials, trying to stay calm.*

**Vice** **Captain**: Not doing any harm?! Your bounty says otherwise, Raiden. In the past week, you have committed the following crime, if you so didn't know — stealing private belongings, which is a ship.

**Shogun**: Ah yes, that's right. Perhaps we've done a bit of thieving.

**Narrator**: *Zynn, Hama and Gapo are still a little bit nervous at the Shogun's response. They all look at her and see that she has a relaxed expression.*

**Shogun**: But, we're not causing any trouble here in the restaurant. And we haven't brought any stolen merchandise into this establishment. So, in conclusion, we haven't done anything bad here. We're just enjoying our meal, just like everyone else.

**Vice** **Captain**: Well, the law states that any pirates with a bounty are meant to be arrested on sight, regardless of any that may say otherwise. So get up *points his gun again* or I will need to use brute force.

**Shogun**: *stays completely relaxed, without even showing a hint of fear at the gun being pointed at her.* We've heard what the law says. However, we are simply enjoying our meal here. We don't want to make a scene or anything *gestures to their table full of food.* If we are arrested now, this food will go to waste, and that would be a real shame. How about it, officer? Can we leave after we finish eating?

**Vice** **Captain**: *turns to his Captain* ...Do we let them?

**Captain**: Let's be generous and understanding. We'll let them finish their meal. Afterwards, we'll escort them to the ship for processing. What do you think?

**Vice** **Captain**: *thinks about it, and slowly puts his gun down.* Sure, whatever. *takes a sit next to the Captain and starts drinking*

**Shogun**: That's excellent. We shall finish our meal quietly so as to not bother anyone... afterwards, we will come to the office with you. *continues to eat as if nothing has happened. The rest of the crew are still nervous.*

**Zynn**: We're alright, guys. Just remain calm.

**Hama**: Yeah, let's finish eating. We can leave this place with our heads high... and without getting arrested in the process.

**Narrator**: *The crew slowly relaxes and continues to eat. The atmosphere in the restaurant goes back to being calm again. they finish eating*

**Shogun**: Good, we're done eating. We shall head over to the government ship now.

**Vice Captain**: Very well. C'mon, let's go.

**Shogun**: Alright. *stands up and walks towards the government office, with Zynn, Hama and Gapo following behind her. The Captain and Vice Captain are following them closely with their swords and guns drawn, as well as the Cadet following from behind. The Shogun looks back at the crew.* Try not to worry too much. I can handle this.

**Narrator**: *They arrive at their ship and direct them to a dorm, where another marine is*

**Vice** **Admiral**: *eating food, a lot of food, before noticing them come in*.

**Shogun**: Hello there! The Captain asked that we follow you here.

**Narrator**: *The crew looks at the Vice Admiral, as the Shogun looks at the Vice Admiral's food.*

**Shogun**: That looks delicious. May I--? *seems interested in eating the food that the Vice Admiral is still eating, but holds her tongue, as she waits for permission. A beat passes...* I take that as a 'No'. *looks disappointed as she moves over to the Vice Admiral's desk, along with the rest of the crew.*

**Vice** **Admiral**: You probably know why you are here so uhh let's just get to the point, I suppose. Your bounty stands at... 523,100 Ceras, not so high but still needs to be done something about, no?

**Shogun**: It's quite a fair bounty, considering the circumstances. I don't think of my recent actions as being that of a pirate's anyway. *smiles innocently, as if she expects this to convince the Vice Admiral to void the bounty.*

**Zynn**: She's been like this since we left the dinner. Can't she just cut it out already?

**Shogun**: *The Shogun seems amused at Zynn's response and just smiles again.*

**Vice Admiral**: I usually don't manage people with bounties this low, so I'll let you guys slide for now. However, the same cannot be said for other Marine members — if they see you and your crew, they might attack. Now go, I have things to do just like you guys! *laughs*

**Shogun**: Of course. I suppose we must accept your generosity. But, allow me to have one last request... *seems amused at how the Vice Admiral has fallen for her act, as she smiles charmingly at him.*

**Vice** **Admiral**: What is it?

**Shogun**: May I try the food that you were eating earlier?

**Narrator**: *The Vice Admiral seems hesitant to let the Shogun try the food, but she looks at him in a way that makes it difficult for him to deny her.*

**Shogun**: It looks delicious, and I bet it's more than you can finish. Maybe you're just getting yourself tired from all that food. I'll take it off your hands. *looks at the Vice Admiral, expectantly... waiting to be given a chance to eat.*

**Vice Admiral**: *laughing* Ah, this? This is just some little snack for me, not even enough to fill me up. But the dinner you were at might have some more food to offer, so you could eat there.

**Shogun**: No no, I insist. You've already been so generous, so please give me this favor. I'm sure I won't be bothered if I eat just a bit.

**Narrator**: *Shogun smiles charmingly at the Vice Admiral, as if she is waiting for this to convince him to let her eat the food that he brought in. Zynn seems annoyed at the Shogun's stubbornness, as he gestures to her to drop the act, but the Shogun doesn't listen.*

**Vice** **Admiral**: *giving a scent of annoyance* Now, now, we as marines can't really help the pirates, unfortunately. So no food to taste, Raiden.

**Shogun**: Of course... *The smile quickly vanishes.*

**Zynn**: Don't be so stubborn, Shogun! It really isn't a big deal, but you still had to try and get a bite of that food. Just move on!

**Hama**: Come on, let's go already. We've lost enough time here...

**Gapo**: Yeah, at this rate, we'll be late getting back to the ship. Let's leave it here, Shogun. And stop looking at the Vice Admiral's food. It looks weird.

**Narrator**: *They leave the Marine ship and go back to the dinner place to pay for their food*

**Shogun**: Ah... to pay for the food we ordered... *gets out her wallet, and pays for their food.*

**Zynn**: Now that we've paid, shall we head back to the ship? *looks at the others, who seem to want to leave as soon as possible*.

**Hama**: You bet. How do you always manage to get yourself into these situations?

**Gapo**: Yes, that's the Shogun for you... and... I'm not used to this kind of trouble.

**Narrator**: *They start heading back to the ship, with Shogun leading the way. Soon later, they arrive at the ship.*

**Hama**: Finally, we're back to the ship!

**Shogun**: I think everyone needs a rest. In the morning, we sail away, and we can start to enjoy the adventure.

**Narrator**: *They all head into the ship and start settling in for the night. The Shogun looks at the crew and smiles as they go.*

**Shogun**: Let's get a good night's sleep. We're heading out to sea tomorrow.

**Narrator**: *Everyone nods, and the Shogun seems pleased with that. At night, they hear some rumbling outside.*

**Zynn**: *Startled by the noise* Hey! Shogun... did you notice the noise just now?

**Shogun**: *rubbing her eyes* Yes, I did. I wonder what it was.

**Hama**: I think it's coming from over there. *points to the direction where the sounds came from, and the Shogun looks at where he is pointing.*

**Shogun**: Well, we should go take a look. We can't go to sleep with all this noise. *starts heading toward the noise with Zynn and Hama following her. Gapo looks worried, as he stays back.*

**Narrator**: *Outside, an entire fleet is attacking the Island. The fleet belongs to Kidd Quinton, it's the **Kidd Pirates***

**Zynn**: What the...? *looks out in shock at the fleet of the Kidd Pirates, as the Shogun gasps and covers her mouth.*

**Shogun**: Kidd Pirates... here? Did they somehow know we were here? *looks at Hama, who is now standing back and looking at the fleet too.*

**Gapo**: What should we do now? *He seems worried about their situation now.*

**Narrator**: *someone speaks from the dock near them*

**Kidd**: Finally I found you dipshits! Now get the hell out of my boat!

**Shogun**: *looks over at Kidd, who has climbed onboard their ship. Steps in front of Kidd, ready to defend her crew.* Hold it right there! What do you think you're doing here? *She sounds angry and ready to fight.*

**Kidd**: What am I doing?! Taking my ship back from you pirate-wannabes!

**Shogun**: It is true that some of my crew are pirates. But they have changed. *looks over at the others, as they all seem a little unsure about whether they should defend themselves here or not.* It doesn't matter anyway. You seem to have the mistaken perception of us. *looks back at Kidd.* We're not here to attack anybody. We're simply enjoying our adventures at sea. I see it's the same for you. Could you just let us be?

**Kidd**: You guys **are** pirates, with your bounty and stolen ships and all! Talking about bounties... I'm here to take yours, and perhaps use your pirate crew as slaves too!

**Shogun**: You're not getting any of our bounties, and we are not letting you take our crew. We're not just a bunch of ordinary pirates like the ones you're used to dealing with! *looks at Kidd and her crew, as they all seem to be a bit intimidated and nervous about their situation.* We're here because we enjoy the journey at sea, and we don't care for fights or trouble. *smiles at Kidd, as if trying to reason with him.*

**Kidd**: Oh too bad then, 'cuz the trouble has already arrived. Now hand me my ship! *places hand on the handle of his cutlass, grinning*

**Shogun**: That ship **was** yours, but now it belongs to us! *gestures towards Zynn, Gapo and Hama.* And we're not going to let you take our crew. There's no way! *Takes a step forward, as if challenging Kidd, and smiles confidently.*

**Kidd**: Oh, confidence? This is gonna be a walk on the park! *smirks and unsheathes his cutlass, which looks different than the cutlass of other pirates. bounty poster flies because of the wind and lands before Raiden. It depicts Kidd, and reads his bounty to be 15,000,000 Ceras*

**Shogun**: Oh really? You think so? *Her ears perk up at the sight of Kidd's unusually designed cutlass, as she smiles at him. She looks over at the bounty notice, as her eyes widen slightly at the bounty.*

**Shogun**: Oh, so you are Kidd, and your bounty is quite high. But that doesn't mean you can scare us! *holds her own sword up in defense, as she doesn't look intimidated by Kidd's actions.*

**Narrator**: *Zynn, Hama and Gapo move to the side, watching the situation unfold. Kidd slashes at Raiden, which Raiden blocks. However, the block pushes her back whilst creating a small shockwave.*

**Shogun**: *surprised* Oh... that's quite a cutlass you've got there. I will keep an eye on you.

**Narrator**: *Despite the shockwaves created by Kidd's attacks, Raiden is keeping her cool. She looks forward to this challenge, and begins returning Kidd's attacks. Meanwhile, the other four crew members are watching with their mouths hanging open, in awe of the action unfolding in front of them.*

**Shogun**: I have to say, you are very impressive!

**Narrator**: *The shockwaves created by this clashing of swords are growing in intensity, as the sound is booming throughout the ship.*

**Shogun**: *exhaling* But that means I have to go all-out too! *smiles as she increases her fighting tempo and speed, making it difficult for Kidd to keep up.* This will be an enjoyable match! *moves backwards to keep her distance from Kidd, and continues to defend herself.*

**Kidd**: FUCK THIS! *Throws Molotov cocktails at her, which explode on contact*

**Shogun**: Oh? *jumps back quickly, as the molotov cocktails make a mess of the ship deck.* So that's your style? Playing dirty will not win you the fight, Kidd. *gets some water from the sea and puts out the fire quickly, before re-engaging in the fight with Kidd.* But it seems you still have potential... *grins and attacks Kidd again.*

**Narrator**: *Kidd throws gas bombs, and Molotov cocktails. Playin' dirty, eh?*

**Shogun**: Hm? *looks around, as the fire and smoke make the atmosphere quite intense. Coughs for a moment but soon regains her composure. Tries to attack Kidd again, but is stopped by Kidd's attacks and the gas bombs.* Ugh! These smoke and gas grenades are making it hard to see....! *coughs again, as she tries to adjust to the changed fighting conditions.*

**Kidd**: *coughing before blowing off a smirk* Giving up?

**Shogun**: *coughing* Haha, not quite. *takes a breath, as she moves forward into the smoke, attacking Kidd while avoiding any traps that Kidd throws.* You have potential, as I said before! But I'm not going to lose to someone like you yet! *smiles confidently and steps forward to confront Kidd.*

**Narrator**: *Kidd keeps throwing ruthless strikes at her. She blocks his cutlass with her sword again, as the intense shockwaves push her back. The impact seems strong, yet Raiden is keeping her composure and not reacting. She takes a deep breath, and smiles mischievously at Kidd.*

**Shogun**: I'll admit, your cutlass is unique. But I have no intentions of losing to you! *Makes a motion with her sword, preparing to dash towards Kidd.*

**Narrator**: *After a couple strikes, the force makes Kidd lose grip of his cutlass which makes him drop it. Kidd lets go of his cutlass and it falls to the floor with a loud clang*.

**Shogun**: Your cutlass's abilities are quite impressive. But they seem to take up quite a bit of energy *moves forward to pick up Kidd's cutlass. She seems impressed by how heavy Kidd's weapon is and holds it aloft. Holding Kidd's cutlass* It's not light, but I believe I can handle it too. *smiles, as she gets ready to strike Kidd with his own weapon.*

**Narrator**: *He tries to block her strike with his arm, causing in him losing his left arm.*

**Kidd**: FUCK! *starts backing away*

**Shogun**: *looks at Kidd, before smiling* Oh, did I hurt you? *seems amused at the damage she's caused to Kidd's arm.*

**Narrator**: *She starts approaching him again, as she smiles at him and nods confidently. With Kidd's left arm gone, it will be nearly impossible for him to defend himself. But even knowing this, the Shogun seems to want to give Kidd a bit more trouble before the fight's over. However, Kidd throws a smoke bomb near himself before disappearing. Soon after, his ship also leaves.*

**Shogun**: *looks around, before letting out a groan* He was no pushover... but I expected more. *turns towards the crew and smiles at them.* Well, he was only one pirate. How would you rate our first battle as a pirate crew? *seems satisfied with herself that they fought Kidd. She waits for their response.*

**Narrator**: *The crew starts discussing and rating the fight.*

**Zynn**: I'd say it went pretty well. We survived, after all..! *looks over at Shogun, trying to see what kind of reaction she might have.*

**Gapo**: Yeah I don't think we did too bad. *shrugs his shoulders, as if not wanting to think too much about what could have happened if Raiden had not won such a close fight.*

**Hama**: Yeah we were lucky. *She still looks a bit shocked by the fight and is relieved that it didn't turn out worse than it did.*

**Narrator**: *On the next day, the crew and Raiden are looking out to sea, keeping a lookout for pirates. Although no pirates are on sight, they're all still cautious and trying to prepare for any surprises. Suddenly, they spot what look to be some shapes on the horizon, possibly indicating the presence of pirates.*

**Shogun**: Looks like we might have something to fight today! *Her ears perk up.*

**Narrator**: *the shape turns out to be a small boat with a man with white short hair, a black fedora with a feather on it, a weirdly designed coat which misses it's right sleeve and white pants with black flower pattern playing chess by themselves on on the boat. They have thin brows, a faint beard and a moustache and black irises. Their right arm is prosthetic. On their back, they carry a cross shaped sword with a bent blade.*

**Shogun**: Is that a pirate? *points towards the man, who is still far away. The others strain their eyes, trying to get a better look at the man.*

**Hama**: There's only one man, playing chess by himself? He's probably not much trouble...

**Zynn**: Don't be too hasty. Look at his hat. He points to the strange black fedora with the feather on it.

**Zynn**: That hat seems kind of... suspicious. *looks over at the Shogun.*

**Narrator**: *after a while they get closer to his boat, but the guy doesn't notice them.*

**Shogun**: He's not even noticing us.

**Hama**: That is a little weird...

**Gapo**: We wouldn't want to just attack him unprovoked. It might not be the right idea.

**Zynn**: Yeah he doesn't seem to have his defences up at all. It's like he *wants* us to attack him!

**Shogun**: Perhaps he's confident in his abilities. Or he might think that we aren't much of a threat. Either way, I don't like this situation... *glares out to sea, still suspicious about the man.*

**Narrator**: *the man loses the chess match against himself, and begins a new one. His small boat bumps into their ship. All of them flinch when the small boat bumps into theirs. Zynn reaches for his slingshot, thinking they might be boarded. However, the man remains on his boat, playing chess with himself.*

**Shogun**: I don't know about this. He's not even noticing us, and he seems completely relaxed..? *seems even more suspicious about the man now.* *standing up* What kind of man simply bumps into another ship? Why is he so unfazed? *She glares over at the man again.*

**Narrator**: *The man sneezes and keeps playing, then notices that he has bumped into a ship. The man's sneezing breaks the tension, as they all notice. Suddenly, their suspicions of the man fade away for a moment.*

**Zynn**: He sneezed! *starts laughing about it, as he lowers his slingshot.*

**Hama**: It was just a sneeze. *looks over at the man, to see if he noticed anything or not. His whole face is covered by his fedora though, so it's hard to tell.*

**Shogun**: Hmph. He sneezed, so what. *looks over at the man curiously.*

**???**: *looks up, holding his fedora with one of his hands* You guys gonna move your ship? Its blocking my way.

**Shogun**: *turning cold* What? Why you...?

**Zynn**: Hey, you're the one who bumped into us first! Why aren't you the one who has to move out of the way?

**Gapo**: Yeah! We were here first!

**Narrator**: *The other members of the crew all start muttering in agreement.*

**???**: ...I bumped into your ship because it was in my way. If you move, I can continue on sailing.

**Shogun**: It was just a little bump...

**Zynn**: Yeah it's not like your boat is damaged or anything! *looks at the man's boat, which seems to be in good condition.*

**Zynn**: So, you want us to move just because your boat bumped into ours??

**Narrator**: *The other members of the crew continue arguing in agreement.*

**???**: *groaning* Just move it, for goodness' sake. I got places to sail! And a chess match to play.

**Shogun**: *to the crew* ...Hm. As the Shogun, I guess it would be better if we cooperated. We are pirates, so it may not be a good idea to provoke a potential enemy for no reason. Let us move the ship. *starts giving orders for the crew to move the ship.* This isn't an admission of defeat though! *glares over at the man with her arms crossed.*

**???:** ...*to shogun* a tip for you, seemingly a rookie in sailing. In the seas, don't make enemies which you can't cope with. Don't talk to people you don't know with a sense of superiority in your tone.