King of Pirates

Author Notes: A mysterious privateer appears before Luffy. His goal, is to be the King of Pirates! As Luffy joins this mysterious man on their adventure Luffy will discover what it means to be the King of Privates! As the mysterious captain leads them across the sea!

Note the character is wearing a black outfit similar to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Pirate Captain outfit, without the gun holster. (I'm a big fan of Assassin's Creed! :p)

I do like Luffy, but i sometimes feel he's not the right captain. He has the charisma down, but he seems to be reckless with his crew.

I'm putting an OC, as the Captain. Unlike the Cannon, Luffy will be known as the Right Hand of the Pirate King.

Chapter 01: The Man in Black

A schooner was cutting across the ocean with a man wearing all black with a skull and bones on his back. A hood was covering his face but he was sailing through the sea on his own.

All he was doing was sitting down as he was steering the ship through the water.

He slowly blinks as he notices an island up ahead. For him, this was a good sign as he has been travelling in the sea for several months without an island in sight. He also ran out of food and water. One of the first thing he was going to do, was eat till he couldn't eat no more.

Just the thought of eating made his stomach growl.

He slowly made his way towards port and anchor his ship. Making sure he tied the small ship to the port. He slowly walks inside and sits at the bar.

"I like some food." He said as he puts some berries on the counter.

"Coming up." The waitress said.

"Hey mister." A young man said with a straw hat.

"What is it?" He asks as he drinks his drink that was laid before him.

"You're a pirate aren't you?" The boy asks.

"I am." He replies setting his drink down. He was aware of how silence the bar became.

"That's awesome, I am too." The boy said. "I'm Monkey D. Luffy."

The crowd said nothing as they watch the two pirates talk.

Before the man could say anything, the doors opens and a blond man walks in with two marines behind him.

"Oh, oh… what is this… where is my food?" The man said as he sits down.

"Coming right away Helmeppo-sama." The waitress said as she rushes to get his food.

"Lately I've been so bored." Helmeppo said as he ate the food in front of him. The waitress came to him with fresh food and he slaps her as he begins to eat. "You took too long." He declared before he started drinking some wine. "I think I'm going to have some fun and have that Zoro guy executed tomorrow. Look forward to it everyone!" Helmeppo said as he began laughing.

Luffy got up and walked straight towards Helmeppo.

"What do you want you brat?"

Without warning, Luffy punch Helmeppo in the face.

"Bastard, don't you know who I am. With a single word I can have you executed. Don't you know who my father is?"

"No." Luffy said simply.

"Guards, shoot him!" Helmeppo shouted.

The figure stood up and moved quickly. Punching the guard in the face while kicking the other guard in the gut causing them to fall to the ground.

"Bastards, don't you know what you are doing? I am the son of Captain Morgan, the great Helmeppo-sama." The blonde boy said while holding his face.

"Is that supposed to scare me?" The man said as he unsheathes his sword. He lines his sword up next to spoiled brats face and he freak out seeing a black sword so close to him.

"How about a deal?" The boy said as he tried to stop his body from shaking.

"I doubt you have anything that would interest me." The man said as Luffy gets up and cracks his knuckles.

"With one word to my dad, these people will get executed. How about it, if you spend say… three months in prison, I'll leave them alone." He said while trying not to shake so badly.

The blade withdrew as Helmeppo smirks widely.

The blade pierce him into his shoulder causing him to yelp out in pain.

"Helmeppo-sama!" The marines shouted.

"I just heard you saying you were going to execute Zoro because you're bored. I know he still has ten days left with your original deal with him." The man said as he twists the sword in Helmeppo shoulder. "That tells me dealing with you means you're going to double cross me in the end. You like deals, how about you give me Zoro, and I'll spare your life."

"Guards…" Helmeppo shouted.

The man withdraws his sword from Helmeppo and stood at attention as Helmeppo grabs his shoulder and runs out the room.

"You really want to die for that scum?" The man said as he points his sword at the guards.

They look at each other before they turn and run after Helmeppo.

"That was amazing." The pink haired boy said.

"Roronoa Zoro, I've heard of him. The pirate hunter. Let's go see him." The man said.

"Yeah, I was thinking of having him join my crew." Luffy said. "Want in?"

"How many members do you have?" The man asks.

"Just you." Luffy replies.

"I'm not your crew. Besides, I'm the one who is going to be the King of Pirates." He said.

"No fair! I'm the man who's going to be King of Pirates!" Luffy shouted.

The man said nothing as he walks outside and towards the Naval Base.

The man leaps on top of the wall with Luffy behind him.

"So that's Zoro." The man said as he jumps down.

"You again?" Zoro said as he looks at Luffy. "You sure have lots of free time. I see you brought a friend this time."

"I'll untie you, then you can join my crew." Luffy said.

"Zoro is joining my crew." The man said.

"No fair." Luffy shouted.

"Forget it. I'm not joining any crew. Me, stooping to a criminal level." Zoro said.

"What's wrong with being a pirate?" Luffy asks.

"Pirates are despicable! As if I wanna be one." Zoro said.

"I once thought that… now I'm a pirate." The man said.

"Besides, you're already known as an evil bounty hunter!" Luffy said with a large grin on his face.

"People can say whatever they want, but I ain't done anything I regret." Zoro replies calmly. "I will live through this and accomplish what I truly desire." Zoro declares with a grin on his face.

"What is that?" the hooded man asks.

"To be the greatest swordsmen in the world." Zoro declared.

"Where is your sword?" Luffy asks.

"That stupid son took, so he would know." Zoro replies.

"Luffy, find that idiot son and get him to tell you where Zoro stuff is." The man said.

"Yosh." Luffy said. He takes off running.

"If he was a captain he would have challenge that." The man said. He grabs his sword and unsheathes it.

"I'm not joining you guys." Zoro said.

"At this point that's really your only option." The man said. Zoro looks at him in surprise. "That idiot son isn't going to honor his deal with you. He's planning on executing you soon."

"What?" Zoro said in shocked.

"You do have a choice. You can die and be forgotten as well as giving up on your dream. Or, you can fight under the hands of a pirate."

"No way am I becoming one, you guys…"

"You seem the type not to really regard the Navy rules." The man said.

"Yeah, I follow my own rules and code." Zoro said.

"Just like a pirate." The man said. Zoro looks at him. "I was told the truth of the world. There are two kinds of men in this world. What a man can do, and what a man can't do. Now, I won't ask you to do something dishonorable. I want to lead a great crew and become a great captain. Not these small times who think they're big and are horrible to everyone they meet. I want to start something that will leave a mark in this world. For that, I need a good crew. I rather take ten good men, then sail with five thousand. Now, you have a choice. I'm going to untie you and you have a choice. You can stay and be executed. Or you can fight. If you choose to fight, the navy will instantly brand you either a pirate or a bandit. I can tell you from the start it will not be easy on your own out here. Either you'll need a large number backing you up, or you need a really good crew. Either way, you're screwed."

Zoro was quiet as the man explain this to him. He remains silent for some time.

"I guess this is what they call blackmail." Zoro said.

"It's not blackmail. I'm just presenting you with a choice. You have a choice, you can stay and die. Or you can fight and come with me. You can still be the world's greatest swordsmen under the Pirate King can't you."

"You're really serious about becoming the Pirate King. Are you even aware of what that means?" Zoro said.

"I'm well aware. It means to be completely free." The man said.

"Are you aware what you're saying?" Zoro asks.

"I'm well aware. Fight under me Zoro. I will not dishonor you nor ask you to do anything that goes against your honor."

"Okay, Captain, you got yourself a crewman." Zoro said.

The man smiles as he cuts the ropes from Zoro. Zoro stands on his feet and rubs his arms.

"My arms are stiff. Also…" Zoro said as his stomach growls.

"Here, it's not much but its dried jerky." The man said as he hands Zoro some meat.

"Damn I almost forgotten the taste." Zoro says as he munches down on the meat like it was his last day.

"I never got your name Captain." Zoro asks.

At that moment, a pink hair boy runs up to them.

"You were with Luffy." The man said.

"Guys the navy…" he said but was cut off by the sound of guns cocking.

"Don't move." The navy men shouted. "It's the end of the line for you pirates."

Axe-Hand Morgan could be seen in the background holding his enormous implanted battle axe.

"For the crime of plotting treachery against me, I'll execute you all where you stand. Do not resist."

Zoro and the Hooded Man said nothing as they stare at Captain Morgan.

"You guys pulled some interesting stunts while you were here. Are you guys along with that straw-hat kid plotting a coup or something?" Morgan asks.

"I've always fought alone." Zoro replies. "Unlike arrogant bastards like yourself who hide behind soldiers and use them as cannon fodder."

"Roronoa Zoro," Morgan said "Don't you dare underestimate me." Morgan declares.

"Axe-Hand Morgan…" The hooded man said. "was a poor excuse for a marine before the capture of Pirate Captain Kuro five years ago, was promoted to the rank Lieutenant Commander and quickly rose to the rank of Captain. You're know for high cruelty even for the navy standards." The hooded man asks.

"Pirate scum, how do you know so much about my personal history. Not even my own worthless son or men know about that." Morgan demanded.

The hooded man said nothing.

"You may be strong, but before my authority, you're as good as scum!" Morgan declares. "Aim… and fire!"

At that moment, a window burst open and Luffy appears in front of them.

"That won't work!" Luffy shouted as the bullets bounce back. Luffy started laughing like crazy. "I told you I was strong." Luffy said between his laughs.

"What are you?" Zoro asks.

"He ate a devil fruit." The hooded man said.

"Yeah, I ate the Gomu Gomu no Mi." Luffy said as he stretches his mouth. (Rubber Fruit)

"Which sword is yours? I didn't know which one so I grab all three of them." Luffy said holding the three swords out.

"All three swords are mine. I use the Santoryu." Zoro says. (Three Swords Style) Zoro grabs the swords and unsheathes them. He places one in his mouth before unsheathing the other two.

"You two take care of the small fries. I'll handle Morgan. I want to see… if he really is at a Naval Captain level." The hooded man said.

"You think I'm not at a Captain level… fire!" Morgan shouted.

Luffy jumps in front and the bullets once again bounces off.

"Seems guns are ineffective against Luffy." Zoro said.

"Yeah. This gives us an advantage." The hooded man said.

"If bullets don't work then use swords. No matter who they are, if anyone opposes me gets executed!" Morgan shouted.

Not a single marine moved forward.

"This is an order." Morgan said. "Any man who does not attack is a traitor and must shoot themselves in the head!"

The marines look at their captain in a deep hatred.

"I'll fight Morgan you guys handle the marines." The hooded man said as he steps forward.

"Someone like you deserves to be executed!" Morgan shouted.

The hooded man takes off, charging straight at Morgan.

Morgan looked shock at his speed before raising his Axe-Hand and swings down.

The man stops in his tracks as he brings his sword up. Blocking the blow.

Morgan frustration could be heard as he tried to push his Axe-Hand down upon the hooded figure.

"Rankless, low-status bums have no right whatsoever to defy me!" Morgan shouted as they two separated. He pulls off his marine jacket off and stood before the Hooded Man. "I am Navy Captain Axe-Hand Morgan!"

"You really don't have a clue." The hooded figure said.

"Die!" Morgan shouted as he grabs his Axe-Hand with his left hand and swings down with all his might.

Again, the hooded figure blocks the blow and knocks the Axe-Hand up before rearing back and upper cutting Morgan. Morgan flew back and lands on his back.

The hooded figure's hand began to glow as he jumps up and lands on Morgan. He deals a crushing blow to Morgan's face.

"Hold it right there…" Helmeppo shouted.

The hooded figure ignores him as he punches Morgan again.

"I said hold it god damn it." Helmeppo shouted. "Don't you see I have a hostage."

"Luffy, deal with him." The hooded man said. He punches Morgan again knocking his lights out. He turns around to see Luffy right arm stretch and punches Helmeppo.

"Captain Morgan is…" A marine said.

Silence filled the courtyard as everyone took in what they were seeing.

"We're free!" The marines shouted as they throw their weapons up in the air.

Sometime later, the trio were later seen eating inside the tavern filling their empty bellies up.

"Man I haven't eaten a meal like that in a long time." Zoro said.

The hooded man said nothing as he leans back and cleans his teeth with a piece of grass.

"How in the hell do you have a bigger appetite then me?" Zoro asks Luffy who was still munching down.

"So Zoro is joining my crew… what about you Luffy?" The hooded man asks.

"No fair… you guys were supposed to join my crew." Luffy shouted.

"How many members do you have besides me?" Zoro asks the hooded man.

"Just you and Luffy." He admitted.

"Just us… how?" Zoro asks.

"I became a Pirate last year." The hooded man said. "So I'm fairly new to being a pirate."

"Do we have a ship?" Zoro asks.

"Sure… it's over there!" Luffy said pointing to a small boat.

"That's more of a life raft." The hooded man said.

"Besides, I'm the captain." Luffy said.

"I am." The hooded man said.

"No I am." Luffy shouted.

The hooded man sighs.

"How about this, the one with the bigger ship is Captain. The loser will be First Mate." The hooded man said.

"Okay!" Luffy said with a large smile on his face.

"Excuse me." A marine officer said at the doorway. "Is it true you are pirates?"

"Yeah, the three of us just formed a crew." Luffy said happily.

"We appreciate that you saved our base and this town from that tyrant. However, not that we know you are pirates, in the name of the Navy, we cannot stand idly by quietly. You must leave this town at once!" The Marine Lieutenant said. "Out of respect for what you have done we will refrain from contacting Naval Headquarters."

The towns people began to protest loudly.

"That's a bit harsh." The hooded man said loudly. "I understand you have to follow the rules of the Navy. However, we saved you. Not to mention I need to restock on supplies such as food and water. Will you at least allow us to do that?"

"Well…" The Marine Lieutenant said slowly. "Very well, as soon as you restock on supplies please leave."

"Understand." The hooded man said.

"Wait… before you guys leave, please tell us your names." The Marine Lieutenant asks.

"I'm Monkey D. Luffy, the man who will become the King of Pirates!" Luffy said with a large smile.

The hooded man said nothing as he stands up and stares at the marines.

"Pargo D. Saizo." He finally says after several minutes of silence.

"Pargo D. Saizo… wait… surely not… Asura!" The Marine Lieutenant said as he takes a step back.

"Asura… the man who slaughter over a thousand pirates in East Watch Bay?" A marine said in shocked.

"No wonder why Captain Morgan didn't stand a chance." Another marine said in surprise.

"Asura? What does that mean?" Luffy said. Zoro however was taken back.

"Even I've heard of you." Zoro said as he looks at his new Captain.

"You're a wanted man. You're worth over fifty million berries." The Marine Lieutenant said softly.

"What! Fifty Million Berries!" Luffy said as his eyes began to shine.

"That's the highest in East Blue. It would take all three top pirates of East Blue to overcome his bounty." Zoro replies.

"We'll carry you guys fresh supplies to your ship." A townsman said.

"It's our way of saying thanks." Another said.

"Yeah, thank you." Saizo said. He walks out. "Luffy, Zoro let's go."

"Wait… this boy," The Lieutenant said. He points to Coby who was shaking in fright. "Isn't he with you?"

"No." Saizo said.

"Captain, reports said he came in with Monkey D. Luffy."

"He was held capture by the Alvida Pirates." Saizo said, as Coby already told him what happen to him.

"The Alvida Pirates?" The Lieutenant said in shocked. Coby was shaking badly.

"Yeah, apparently, he was held captive by them for two years." Saizo said. "He wants to join the Marines though."

"I'm afraid that I cannot…" The Lieutenant said.

"You can." Saizo said.

"How?"

"Think about it. He can tell you all about the Alvida Pirates. Where they go, their island of operations, how many members they have. Everything. In return for this information you could allow him to join the Marines. Intel like this, doesn't come often." Saizo said.

The Lieutenant said nothing as he looks down and appears in thought.

"Out of respect for your former Naval Rank, I will accept your offer. However, once you leave, I will have to report you to headquarters." The Lieutenant said.

"I know." Saizo said as he turns around and walks out.

The townsmen were walking behind them, carts carrying food and water.

"Remember our deal Luffy."

"Yeah, the one with the bigger ship is captain." Luffy said.

"Don't forget if you lose you'll become the First Mate." Zoro said.

"Here, my ship." Luffy said proudly.

"It's boat. Barely able to fit five people." Saizo said.

"We're going to get a big ship this big!" Luffy says as he expands his arms out.

"Is he serious?" Zoro said.

"I don't think you'll be able to carry anything in that." A townsman said.

"I win Luffy." Saizo said.

"You don't have a ship." Luffy said.

"I do, it's right there." Saizo said pointing to the ship next to Luffy's. The schooner was eighty-five feet long with two mast.

"Where did you get that ship?" Luffy said with his jaw dropping on the ground.

"I took it from a smuggler." Saizo admitted.

"The schooner can hold about 48 tons of food. Also Lieutenant…" Saizo said as he turns to the marines.

"What is it?" He said.

"I need to borrow your men." Saizo said as he leads the marines on his ship.

He opens a crate and reveals what was inside.

"This is…" The Lieutenant said in shock.

"Crystal." Another marine said as he looks at the highly addictive drug.

"Yeah, by Naval Law, you have to confiscate this drug." Saizo said.

"Understood." The Lieutenant said. The men grabs the crates of crystal and began to take them off the ship.

"You guys can put the food and water down below." Saizo said as the towns people began to store up the schooner.

It took nearly an hour for them to do so but they were finally able to stock up the schooner.

"Luffy, since I have the bigger ship that makes you my First Mate." Saizo said with a smirk on his face.

"I'm still going to be the man who becomes the Pirate King." Luffy said as his grins his teeth.

"Time will tell." Saizo said as Coby unwraps the ship line and they slowly move out.

"Men, salute." The lieutenant said as they saluted the three pirates. "Pargo D. Saizo… I thought I would never meet the man." The lieutenant said.

"Who is he?" Coby asks.

"He was once a Marine Captain. The youngest ever." The Lieutenant replies. "He's also a great friend that you have."

Coby looks at the Lieutenant who was smiling at him.

Luffy was sitting on the ship bow as the sea laid before.

"Seems like we're going to have a good adventure." Zoro said. "Where too, Captain?"

"For now, let's sail till we find land." Saizo said with a smile.

Author Notes: Hope everyone enjoys. As I stated in the beginning Luffy is not going to be Pirate King. Saizo is. I'm sorry if that's spoilers but I rather put it out there than get disappointed reviews.

Pargo D. Saizo has a 50 Million Berry Bounty on his head. I will explain why in the next chapter.