Disclaimer: I don't own One Piece or Naruto.

As the author, I wanted to thank everybody who faved, followed, or reviewed. And I especially want to express my gratitude to TSOJ for giving such constructive advice.

First of all, I want to ease your concerns. When I say canon Naruto ships, I don't mean harem. I mean the legit ones: SasuSaku, NaruHina, InoSai, ShikaTema are the main ones. The closest I might get to harem is a bunch of fangirls going for Sasuke, which is pretty much canon. Maybe I'll do something with Sanji. That'll be hilarious. Just wait and see I guess.

Second, the age thing. I haven't gotten around to editing it yet. But thanks for telling me, I didn't realize.

Third, for the guns, can we just assume NarutoVerse doesn't have them? For plot purposes? :P

Also, TSOJ, I swear my heart leaped when you said I write dang well. Thank you for the compliment.

Again, thank you all for reading this fic. This is my first one, and well, I had to just get this idea onto a Word Doc. Then, my friend, who was reading it, said that I should publish it, and that's how I got here.

Also, updates will come once a month since writing a chapter takes some time with school, homework, team, and tests. I've got a Chem test tomorrow, so i've got a busy life. But keep in mind, I will be updating. I won't abandon this fic unless something very, very horrible happens, which I seriously doubt.

I'm introducing other Naruto characters, and the plot in Ennis Lobby will take a twist. Hope you guys like it!

Anyhow, Enjoy Chapter 2 minna-san!

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Chapter 2: The Straw Hats Enter

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Current Time Line - A Desolate Village in Wind Country

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There was no doubt about it Akio thought. The young man walking down the road right now, he was definitely, definitely… him. The pictures posted in the news around the world definitely portrayed the same obsidian, ebony-like cesspools that seemingly entrance anybody, the same pointed chin, the same rouge hairstyle, and most of all his signature Kusanagi. His name is not to be thought or said, for rumors spiraling around the Shinobi Nations right now indicate bad luck associated with him wherever he goes.

All the town members, Akio noticed, had lined up themselves along the side of the pavement, making a pathway for the legendary man. If anything, Akio was excited, unlike those scaredy-cat old people. He was always the outgoing, rebellious kind of child at the young age of 11. If anything, Akio wanted to meet the legendary man.

Now, according to the rumors and the superstitious townsfolk, this idea was the zenith of foolishness. What useless idiot would go immediately for his death? Now, if Akio was an idiot, or very brave, we'll never know, but one thing is for sure.

As he stepped forward into bare visibility from the horizon, Akio ran up to the man who had haunted his thoughts since the Shinobi World War. Each step, for Akio at least, felt like a trial given by God. His heart thumping repeatedly, pounding throughout his body from the extremities of his ears to the tip of the nails on his toes; his eyes showing the fight between fear and ambition as he battled to muster the courage to look at the legendary man in the eye; the feel of his nerves pounding through his skull as he lifted his leg one more time while running.

Almost there! 3 feet. The man's eyes glanced over him, sending goosebumps over Akio's body.

2 feet. It felt like he was staring through Akio's soul, pushing true terror into his heart.

1 foot. Akio gulped as he realized he was under his shadow. He was a tall, towering man, the sun reflecting behind him, blinding Akio's young eyes. He stopped walking to pause and look at Akio, who had crossed his path.

"Akio, what are you doing? Get over here now!" one villager yelled.

"Akio, come on!" But Akio ignored the cries. Right now, he was looking up at the man who had changed the whole world, and one of the two legendary people who had killed evil for all eternity. And that thought scared him. Someone so special, so godly was looking right into him.

But then, he did something Akio would never expect. Barely noticing the strand of black hair that just passed him, Akio just realized that he just walked by him, not paying attention at all to the brunette young boy staring in absolute shock.

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Current Time Line - In Mariejois

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Shackled, weak, panting, tired, and most of all hopeless for any escape, any bright light to lead them towards their future. Gloomy eyes resigned to their fate, incapable of procuring any emotion; skin and bones dressed in pieces of rags and cheap cloth merely define a mere glimpse of being a slave in the ironic palace of Mariejois.

The palace itself was a work of art: each door, each hinge, and even each nail was intricately decorated with delicate designs of gold, silver, diamond, rhinestones, ruby, topaz, platinum, obsidian, almost any precious rock you could imagine. Ceilings sky-high filled with towering gold chandeliers, the tips embedded with dazzling, blood-red ruby, reflecting the sunlight coming from the wide windows inhabiting the diamond encrusted walls, entranced the palace, giving it a magical, beautiful feel.

And it wasn't just inside either. Whole forests filled with chirping birds and growling bears were dedicated to the kingly inhabitants who ruled the world. Gardens filled with the rarest, most exotic flowers found in the Grand Line, towering trees seemingly bent on giving shade livened up the kingly atmosphere found everywhere else.

But yet, there was a darkness. A darkness so dark, it was equal to match every gold nail, every diamond on the staircase, every squirrel that passed the gardens; it was dark enough to match the seemingly bright light. Down in the deep catacombs of the palace, staircases going downward and downward dedicated the entrance of the cruelest evil anyone could even consider committing. Pleas for help. Hunger. Thirst. None of it mattered in the face of the rulers of the world, the Tenryuubito. Because for them, slaves were mere objects, easily subjected to breakage like a porcelain cup.

The Tenryuubito relished it, relished each second of pain, of torture they could excruciate on their slaves. The horror of a lifetime began with The Hoof of the Soaring Dragon imprinted on the slave's body; it would haunt the fears and dreams till their dying day. Then, came the work. Miniscule amounts of food and water were given to satisfy a whole day's worth of physical torture. Plus, the guards of the Tenryuubito did not tolerate any slacking, so day after day, the slaves were beat up with whips and other torture devices depending on their occupation.

And Hinata knew all this. And Hinata hated, detested it to the dark shallows of her paining heart. Ever since Kakashi-sensei had discovered traces of this world while searching for Sakura and Shikamaru, who were probably already here, he had sent her, Tenten, and Naruto on a mission to find and locate the missing two, and scout this new world as uncharted territory.

Right now, Naruto was missing in the New World, the territory of the Yonko, Hinata recalled. Apparently when they had used Vegapunk's device, he had landed somewhere on Red-Haired Shanks' territory, while she and Tenten had landed in Shabondy Archipelago. Naruto had managed to contact her with a Den-Den Mushi, and they agreed to discover the most they could, and try to find traces of Sakura and Shikamaru.

Careless of their surroundings, she and Tenten had got drugged with a drink at an inn. Then, they were sold as slaves to the Tenryuubito in the auction house, leading to their current position. Right now, the goal was to escape. The two of them couldn't afford to stay in such a horrible, repulsive place. Sure enough, right now, she and Tenten were now scouting through the dark catacombs of Mariejois, born ready to raise hell.

Was it really possible for a prison to hold two enraged kunoichi?

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Current Time Line - With Sakura and Shikamaru

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Sakura couldn't think. She couldn't. Blasphemy. That's what it was in one word, blasphemy. Shikamaru with the World Government? And with a top secret organization at that? Shikamaru wasn't the one to take such brash decisions.

Mustering up whatever voice Sakura had in her throat, Sakura said with a hoarse voice "Why?"

"For one reason Sakura," Shikamaru replied, "home."

Home? It was a word that Sakura had not dared to think for the last six months. Sakura was shaking, shaking in fear, surprise and shock as she looked at Shikamaru's dark brown, unwavering cesspools with her teary, emerald globes.

"Shikamaru," Sakura whispered.

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A Few Days Later

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Luffy was ecstatic. Finally, finally, after waiting so long, the Straw Hat Pirates had reached Water Seven, and they could repair the Going Merry Go. They had more than enough treasure to pay for any repairs.

Right now, he, Nami, and Usopp were carrying the treasure, and were planning to go into the shipyard from the streets of Water Seven. Luffy had to admit, Water Seven was amazing. The food here was delicious, that was first priority, but Water Seven had other really cool things too. They had Yagura Bulls and there were rivers for roads, and everybody in town was super nice to Luffy. He loved the place.

"Oi, Nami, let's go explore!" Luffy yelled.

"No," Nami replied sternly, "we have to first cash in the treasure. That way we can go to the shipyard to fix the Merry Go."

"Yosh! Let's go to get some beli!" Luffy replied enthusiastically.

After cashing in the treasure, it was worth 300,000 beli, Luffy, Nami, and Usopp decided to take a break for barbeque.

"Oi, look. Barb'q Time is right there!" Usopp yelled. Rushing towards the ultimate highlight of his day, Luffy payed no heed to the slugging Usopp and Nami.

"He's way too excited." Nami commented.

"Way too excited." Usopp agreed.

Sighing in protest and exhaustion of their hyperactive captain, Usopp and Nami slowly walked forwards towards the smoky, saucy aroma coming from the grand double doors of Barb'q Time.

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Sakura POV

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Ever since Sakura had talked with Shikamaru in Ennis Lobby, she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of anticipation for an upcoming, inevitable battle.

Apparently the green light was one of Vegapunk's, the famed scientist, most prized creation: a piece of metal able to control and warp space into Vegapunk's bidding. They had been brought purposely from the World Government to fight pirates. Only Shikamaru had landed where the World Government thought was the expected sight, thus he joined CP9 as their leader. However, Sakura's location was miscalculated by the World Government, and thus, she was lost in Water Seven for six months, hiding herself the best she could.

Now, Sakura thought, everything made sense, the puzzles were finally starting to fall in their place. She had joined CP9 just to be together with Shikamaru for now. He had assured her in private that his loyalties, of course, weren't to this organization, but for the future of Konoha. And he would strive in whatever way possible to get them back, since Vegapunk hadn't agreed to warping space for them again to go home, unless they help the World Government.

Left with no choice, Shikamaru and Sakura had joined CP9. Right now, the plan, Sakura recalled, was right on point. Just about now, Nico Robin should be secured, Sakura thought as she entered Barb'q Time.

Ordering a plate of chicken wings, Sakura ticked her eyebrow in annoyance. There was this random kid next to her yelling all sorts of things about how great the food was while stuffing his mouth. Was it even possible to eat approximately 150 plates meat?

"Oi, Luffy!" Sakura heard. Luffy? Monkey D. Luffy? The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates? Nico Robin was the only one she was really concerned with though. Sure enough, taking a second glance at the boy next to him, Sakura saw the signature straw hat covering his innocent eyes. An idea crossing her head, Sakura smirked in delight. Might as well kill some time, she thought.

"Luffy! Don't keep on running like that! Who knows who's looking at the treasure?" a orange-haired woman scolded the straw-hatted boy.

Deciding to take her move, Sakura stepped forward looking at the young kid engulfing his food. Looking up in surprise, his eyes scanned over her body.

"Oi, w-w-what do-o yo-o-u w-w-want?" a long-nosed kid said fearfully.

Not taking heed to the young boy shaking in his boots, Sakura refused to take off her gaze from the straw-hatted boy.

"Nee-chan," the boy said, "what do you want?"

"You, you're a pirate right?" Sakura replied.

"Yup." the boy said.

"LUFFY!" the orange-haired girl yelled, "DON'T GO SAYING YOU'RE A PIRATE TO EVERY RANDOM PASSERBY!" Suddenly acting very possessive of the black bag she was holding, "You don't know who's watching." she said suspiciously.

"It's ok Nami," Luffy replied carelessly, continuing to stuff pork chops into his mouth, "nothing will happen."

"You're way too careless!" the long-nosed replied, bonking Luffy on the head.

"Sounds like you have a very energetic crew." Sakura said, taking a seat at their table.

Nodding his head in assent, Luffy agreed enthusiastically: "Yup! They're the best!"

"If I'm not mistaken, you're Straw Hat no Luffy, right?" Sakura said.

Gulping the last of the chicken wings in surprise, "How did you know?"

"The signature hat tends to stand out."

"Oh, that makes sense." Luffy replied.

"DON'T JUST MAKE CASUAL CONVERSATION!" the orange-haired girl yelled, bonking Luffy on the head.

Chuckling slightly at the comedic sight, Sakura inwardly smiled on how nostalgic she felt.

"Nee-chan," Luffy said, finally taking his serious tone, "what do you want?"

"What do I want, eh?" Sakura nostalgically said, faintly remembering the Team 7 of the past, "is something you could never help me with." Sakura concluded.

Biting another piece of chicken wings, Luffly calmly questioned her comment with a "Hmmm." Nami and Usopp looked at Sakura fearfully, glancing at their captain along the way.

"But one thing it for sure," Sakura said, regaining the attention of the trio, "Nico Robin."

Glancing up in the utmost surprise, Nami, Usopp, and Luffy's eyes dialated in shock.

"Nico Robin," Sakura said, staring forward into Luffy's outraged eyes, "is captured."

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Luffy felt as if he had just broken all his limbs. A feeling of guilt and irresponsibility as a captain engulfed him as a glaze covered his eyes. Now that he thought about it, didn't Aokiji warn him about something similar? No, Luffy said, correcting his thoughts. This is not the time to start thinking of that Marine Admiral. If Robin is actually captured, then he has to save her!

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."Oi, nee-chan," Luffy said, addressing the new pink-haired girl he just met, "just what do you want with Robin? She hasn't done anything to you. I'm going to save Robin, just you see!"

Sakura stared at the young straw hat boy in surprise. He cared so much for his nakama, so much that he would die for a woman hated and shunned all her life, such that she wanted to die right now. She hadn't seen anything like this ever before.

Why? She wondered as she looked up at the sunny sky, Why? For someone to care so much for a friend, it defied all of Sakura's ninja life. It was just like Naruto, and it was the opposite of Sasuke. It truly was.

And for that, and to justify her thought, Sakura did something she never expected she would ever do in her entire life.

"You. You want to save your friend?" Sakura said.

"Of course!" Luffy replied.

"I'll help you." Sakura said. She smiled slightly as she saw Luffy's mouth grow into a wide grin.

"You're not that bad at all, nee-chan. You're pretty nice! Shishishishishi" Luffy said.

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"Ninja!", Luffy said with an admiring look and sparkles in his eyes , "that's what you are!"

"Ninja", Zoro said awestruck.

"Kunoichi-san," Sanji said, widening his eyes.

"So cool!" Usopp and Chopper said in unison.

"That is really amazing!" Nami concluded.

"Yes, yes, but it's not a big deal really," Sakura said, "there are a lot of strong people back home," Sakura recalled.

"But the mission right now, is to get back Nico Robin, and I know just who we have to call," Sakura said smirking.

"Hinata and Tenten, here I come!"