ONE PIECE: GHIDORAH

The day after their bounties were released to the world, the Absolute Pirates gathered near the edge of a dense forest, their minds set on their next move. Yuji stood at the forefront, casually leaning against a tree, while the others awaited his decision.

"Well, Captain?" Hancock asked, her arms crossed as she gazed at him. "What's the plan? We can't stay hidden forever."

Yuji shrugged, an easy grin spreading across his face. "Simple. We keep moving. The Marines already know we're alive, so let's make some noise."

Bepo, standing a little to the side, scratched the back of his head nervously. "Uh, Captain, I don't mean to like break your mood, but… we don't have a ship right now."

Yuji turned to him, completely unfazed. "Then we take one."

"Take one?" Bepo repeated, his eyes widening.

"Yeah," Yuji said nonchalantly. "We'll rob ships until we find one that's good enough, then we'll build our own when we have time."

Hancock chuckled, clearly amused by his boldness. "That's what I like about you, Yuji. No hesitation."

Law, however, didn't look as thrilled. "We're supposed to lay low for now, not announce our presence by stealing ships."

Yuji smirked at him. "Law, we're pirates. What's the point of being pirates if we don't act like it?"

Before Law could argue further, Yuji motioned for everyone to follow him. "Let's head to the nearest port. We'll see what we can find there."

The group soon arrived at a bustling port town filled with merchants, sailors, and pirates. Yuji, Hancock, Law, and Bepo strolled casually through the crowded streets, their cloaks hiding their identities.

"Keep an eye out for a decent ship," Yuji said, scanning the harbor. "Something big enough for us but not too flashy."

As they moved closer to the docks, they overheard a group of sailors talking excitedly nearby.

"Did you hear? The Donquixote Family is hosting a huge auction on Axis Island!" one of them said.

"Yeah, I heard they've got all kinds of rare treasures and there is even a rumors that a legendary devil fruit will appear there" another added.

Yuji's ears perked up, and he glanced at Law, who had stopped in his tracks. The mention of the Donquixote Family clearly struck a nerve. Law's fists were clenched, and his teeth ground together in barely contained anger.

Yuji smirked. "An auction, huh? Sounds like fun. Maybe we'll find something interesting… or someone Law knows."

Law glared at him. "That's not funny."

"Relax," Yuji said, waving a hand dismissively. "We'll check it out. Who knows? Maybe we'll find something useful."

Bepo tilted his head. "Do we even have money for an auction?"

Hancock smiled confidently. "Who said anything about paying?"

As they continued toward the docks, they spotted a large pirate ship anchored at the far end. The vessel was sleek and well-maintained, with a crew of rowdy pirates milling about on deck.

"That one," Yuji said, pointing to the ship. "It'll do for now."

"Are we just going to walk up and take it?" Law asked, his tone skeptical.

"Of course," Yuji replied, already heading toward the ship.

The rest of the crew followed, drawing curious and wary looks from the pirates aboard the vessel.

"Hey!" one of the pirates called out as Yuji stepped onto the gangplank. "Who the hell are you? This is our ship!"

Yuji stopped and looked up at the man with a calm expression. "Not anymore. It's ours now."

The pirate burst into laughter, and his crewmates joined in. "You've got some nerve, pal! Get lost before we throw you overboard!"

Yuji didn't respond. Instead, he cracked his knuckles, a dangerous glint in his golden eyes.

"I'll give you one chance to leave peacefully," he said.

The pirate captain, a burly man with a thick beard, stepped forward, drawing his cutlass. "And I'll give you one chance to crawl back to whatever hole you came from!"

Before anyone could react, Yuji moved. In a blur, he closed the distance between them and delivered a powerful punch to the captain's stomach, sending him flying into the mast. The wood cracked under the impact, and the other pirates froze in shock.

Hancock smiled as she stepped onto the deck. "I'll take care of the rest." She blew a kiss, releasing a wave of pink hearts that petrified several pirates on the spot.

Law, not wanting to be outdone, activated his Room ability. "Shambles." In an instant, the remaining pirates were disarmed, their weapons swapped with random objects from the harbor.

Bepo, eager to contribute, charged at the nearest group, his martial arts skills sending them sprawling. "Sorry!" he said, apologizing with every punch and kick.

Within minutes, the ship was theirs.

As the crew settled onto the newly acquired vessel, Yuji stood at the helm, examining the ship's layout. "Not bad. It'll do until we get something better."

Hancock leaned against the railing, watching the petrified pirates with amusement. "What should we do with them?"

"Throw them overboard," Law said coldly.

"Don't be so harsh," Yuji said with a grin. "We'll let them go… after we're far enough away."

Bepo looked around the ship, his tail wagging slightly. "This is nice! It's even got a proper kitchen!"

"We don't even have a proper cook" Law murmurs as he look at Hancock who is looking at the kitchen "

Yuji laughed. "See? Everything works out."

Law crossed his arms, clearly still annoyed. "You're way too casual about this."

"Lighten up, Law," Yuji said, clapping him on the back. "We've got a ship, and now we've got a destination. Let's head to Axis Island and see what this auction is all about."

Hancock's eyes sparkled with excitement. "I wonder what kind of treasures they'll have."

"Probably nothing good," Law muttered, though he couldn't hide the tension in his voice.

Yuji noticed and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry, Law. If we run into any old acquaintances, we'll deal with them together."

Law glanced at him, his expression softening slightly. "Fine. But don't do anything reckless."

Yuji grinned. "When have I ever done anything reckless?"

Hancock and Bepo both burst into laughter at the obvious lie, leaving Law to sigh in exasperation.

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Can you guess who will the other crew members that Yuji will recruit?

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