Chapter 50 – Part 2
Sunny's POV
I took a slow breath, letting the chaos swirl around me like a warm breeze. Sanji was mid-spin, feet a blur, throwing pots and pans with dangerous grace. Lucy bounced on the counter, clapping and yelling, while Usopp ducked behind a stack of crates, muttering something about dying horribly.
Nami was perched on the railing, arms crossed but clearly calculating every movement, a sharp-eyed strategist in heels.
"Time to show them how the masters do it," I muttered, settling my stance.
No Haki. No theatrics. Just precise strikes, the martial arts and anatomical knowledge I'd mastered from Bang and Jirō.
I moved like water, each step deliberate, each motion flowing seamlessly into the next. My first strike: a swift side kick to the nearest pirate's midsection. Not too hard, just enough to send him sliding across the floor.
He crashed into a stack of chairs. Lucy cheered like a tiny cannon, "YEAH! MASTER'S UP!"
Usopp peeked around his hiding spot. "He… he didn't even touch him hard… and he's flying?!"
Zoro, leaning against the wall, tilted his head. "Looks… effective."
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I rotated, ducked, and swept my leg in a motion that was pure Bang style, sending another pirate tripping over the spilled soup. Their momentum carried them into a pile of crates with a loud BANG, naturally.
{ego}: "Pathetic. You think this is just trickery? This is precision. But… I'll admit, they're amusing."
[system]: "♥ Look at them stumble helplessly. Master, your control is deliciously perfect."
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The pirates tried to regroup, swinging clubs and spears. I sidestepped with a fluid hop, landing an open-handed knock—Jirō's technique—on one of their shoulders. Not deadly, just enough to disrupt his balance and leave him comically flailing.
Lucy squealed, "OOOH! That's my MASTER! Look at him spin! Look at him twist!"
Sanji, mid-flip over a broken table, winked at me. "Not bad… but try doing that with style!"
I smirked faintly, ducking under a wild swing from Krieg's lieutenant and delivering a knock to the elbow that sent him staggering back into the kitchen wall.
Usopp yelped. "He's… he's just… moving like a storm!"
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Lucy bounced on her heels again, pointing. "Do the flying kick! DO THE FLYING KICK!"
I obliged, stepping into a swift Bang-style jump and extending my leg in a sweeping arc. The pirate on the floor got a gentle tap to the chest, enough to send him rolling into a barrel of oranges. They tumbled out with a loud splat, leaving the pirate covered in fruit.
"FRUIT PUNCH!" Lucy shouted gleefully.
Nami pinched her nose. "Sunny… stop turning everything into a circus."
I winked. "It's… all tactical."
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Sanji paused, grinning at me. "Hah! That's the way! Keep it up, master of martial arts!"
Lucy clapped so hard she almost fell off the counter. "I WANT A COMBO! COMBO MASTER!"
I chuckled softly, ducking another wild swing and executing a seamless combo of side kick, spin, and double knock to the shoulder and knee, following Jirō's technique to disrupt their joints without hurting anyone permanently. Every move was efficient, clean, and slightly dramatic for effect.
{ego}: "Pathetic how easily they're falling for it. But… cute little master show-off."
[system]: "♥ The chaos and fear they feel is intoxicating. Master, let them witness your perfection."
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Usopp tried to fire his slingshot at me, forgetting I was on their side. "AH! Don't hit—WAIT—oh… okay, you're… oh, that's fine…"
Lucy giggled hysterically. "He dodged it like a ninja! HE'S A NINJA TOO!"
Sanji laughed, kicking another pirate into a hanging pot of soup. "I've never seen anyone fight like this before! It's beautiful!"
I pivoted, executed a precise knock to the back of the knee of the last pirate still standing, and gently guided him toward the exit. All pirates were now incapacitated without serious harm. Chaos reigned, but no blood. No destruction. Pure mastery and comedy intertwined.
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Lucy bounced to my side, eyes sparkling. "OOOH! MASTER! That was AWESOME! Can we do it again?!"
Sanji clapped me on the shoulder, slightly out of breath. "You're… incredible. That's martial art at its finest."
Nami shook her head, exasperated, but a faint blush crept across her cheeks. "You make it look so easy, Sunny… I can't even explain…"
I smiled faintly, letting the tension dissipate. "It's all in the technique. And a little bit of fun."
Lucy beamed. "FUN! That's my favorite part!"
Usopp peeked out, muttering, "I… survived… barely…"
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The kitchen slowly calmed, the crew collecting themselves. I stepped back, surveying the room. Everyone was alive. Everyone was unharmed. And the lesson had been delivered in style: Sunny's martial arts combined with Jirō's knocking techniques were unstoppable, efficient, and hilarious when paired with Lucy and Sanji's antics.
"Alright," I said, brushing imaginary dust from my sleeve. "I'll take care of the pirates next time. For now… let's eat."
Lucy cheered, grabbing a stray orange like a trophy. Sanji muttered something about cooking celebratory food. Nami rolled her eyes, hiding a smile. Usopp collapsed into a chair, shaking his head.
{ego}: "Pathetic. They think this is impressive… it was effortless."
[system]: "♥ Master… your charm and skill are undeniable. Let's celebrate this victory in private later."
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The crew erupted into laughter and chatter, the kitchen alive with energy, food, and small playful banter. Even in chaos, even in danger, the Going Merry crew's bond grew stronger, and I was right at the center—calm, amused, and ready for whatever would come next.