At the sa ti, in a lavish and seductive hotel at Grove number 76 in Sabaody...
Saint Rosward was lying on a newly acquired iron bed, thoroughly enjoying the combination of modern technology and feminine pleasure.
"Wonderful! Whoever made this bed is a true genius!"
"Servants!"
A masked figure imdiately appeared in the room.
It was none other than a CP0 agent, the personal guard of the Celestial Dragons.
"Saint Rosward..."
"Dontari, find the creator of this bed. I want to bring him back to Mary Geoise!"
"Have him make more fascinating toys!"
Dontari was stunned for a mont but quickly nodded and disappeared from the room.
anwhile, Hamr, who was feeling quite pleased with himself, had no idea that he had just been marked by soone, a Celestial Dragon no less.
He pulled out a lot of wood and crafted a completely blue scabbard for the Forsbane Sword.
A famous sword deserves a worthy scabbard. Hamr felt very satisfied.
He had a strong feeling that if this sword were in his original world, it would instantly beco a world-famous blade.
Even here, it was bound to beco a rare and famous sword.
The only uncertain factor was the forging thods used in this world.
Traditional Japanese sword forging often uses clay tempering, which creates beautiful hamon (blade patterns).
But Hamr had always disliked blade patterns.
He believed that swords should be flawless and polished. The cleaner and sharper, the more perfect.
Besides, as a forr master of Chinese bladesmithing master, why would he settle for imitating Japanese katana?
Aren't the Ten Legendary Swords enough?
After spending a night in Sabaody, Hamr was ready to set sail.
Just as he was about to leave, Sabaody Branch Commander, Lieutenant Commander McKenzie, ca looking for him with a serious face.
"Captain Lance, Alabasta has issued a distress signal, claiming that a large group of pirates has stord the port city of Nanohana."
"They're asking for support from nearby branches to suppress the threat."
"Since our base commander hasn't returned yet, I hope Rear Admiral Hamr can help with the rescue."
Hamr: "…."
"Wait, McKenzie, I'm just a blacksmith. You want to take down pirates?"
McKenzie gave a slight smile.
"Hamr, we're old acquaintances. You think that excuse will work on ?"
Hamr felt awkward. Right, his past was well known here; they knew all about him.
"I have other duties. I need to return to Marineford imdiately."
McKenzie still smiled.
"This is an order from Admiral Sengoku. Are you going to refuse it?"
Hamr: '… Damn you, Sengoku!'
Brrr brrr brrr...
Suddenly, the Den Den Mushi in Hamr's pocket started ringing.
He picked it up without looking.
He didn't notice that the Den Den Mushi instantly took on a serious, glasses-wearing expression.
"Hello? Who is this!?"
Already in a foul mood, Hamr's tone was grumpy and clearly unhappy.
"Hmph, it's Sengoku!"
Hamr: '...What the, speak of the devil... did he hear cursing him?'
"Oh, Admiral Sengoku! This is Hamr. Any orders?"
A brief silence on the other end.
"Alright, drop the act. You've heard from Lt. Com. McKenzie, haven't you?"
"Alabasta sent out a distress call. You're already near Sabaody, so head over."
"Co on, Alabasta's a huge country. Can't they handle a few little pirates?"
"According to intel, the pirates this ti are pretty strong. One of them is a Logia-type Devil Fruit user. You understand what that ans, right?"
"What? Then send the dog, the monkey, or the dragon! I'm just a blacksmith!"
Hamr was speechless. He didn't want to go. A Logia user? That's terrifying! But Sengoku's next words made him accept instantly.
"Dragon is with Garp. Borsalino is here with . Sakazuki is escorting prisoners to Impel Down. Right now, you're the only one on the Grand Line capable of handling a Logia user."
Hamr: '...What the f***!'
"What about the Vice Admirals? I'm just a Rear Admiral, how am I supposed to compare with them?"
"All the Vice Admirals are out stabilizing the chaos in the New World. Anyone capable from HQ is out. Otherwise, why would I ask you?"
"If you complete this mission, you won't have to pay for the damages to the weapons factory. All the money from your sales is yours to keep!"
The mont he heard that, Hamr perked right up!
"Really?"
"Really. I swear on it!"
"Alright! I'm off, then! Don't worry!"
Click!
Without giving Sengoku a chance to respond, Hamr excitedly hung up.
'A billion Berries, saved!'
'Oh yeah! Money makes him happy!'
"Lance! Get the eternal pose to Alabasta, check the weapons and gunpowder, and prepare to set sail!"
"Yes, sir!"
With that, Hamr ran straight toward his small military ship.
Leaving Lieutenant Commander McKenzie shaking his head in disbelief.
He thought: 'Hamr changed so much after going to Marineford... Could Zephyr's training camp also dig deep into a person's psyche?'
"Hamr, do you know anything about Alabasta?"
On the deck of the ship, Hamr, for once, wasn't forging. Instead, he was gazing out at the endless sea.
"Yeah, I know it. A place I really admire."
"A massive country with rich land and resources, far away from the sea. No risk of falling in and drowning."
Lance looked at him, stunned and speechless.
Was that the answer he was looking for? Really?
"Hahaha, calm down, Lance. I'm just kidding."
"Alabasta, one of the superpowers of the Grand Line. Ruled by the royal family, Nefertari, nobles among nobles."
"One of the original twenty royal families that founded the World Governnt 800 years ago."
Hamr's words left Lance frozen.
"The Twenty Kings? Doesn't that an they're Celestial Dragons?"
"No, no. The Nefertari family didn't move to Mary Geoise. They stayed in Alabasta."
"They're not as despicable as the Celestial Dragons."
Hamr didn't reveal everything he knew. After all, so things are deeply hidden.
'Nefertari... Nefertari D...'
'Sigh... what a wicked world.'
Forget it. Just complete the mission and go back to living a chill life.
Alabasta Port City: Nanohana
"Prince Cobra, the distress call has been sent. The Marines should have received it by now."
Cobra, full na Nefertari Cobra, is currently 18 years old.
He looked gallant and full of charisma, but right now, his face was full of tension.
"Alright. Order the guards to evacuate the civilians quickly and wait for the Marine reinforcents!"
A few hundred ters in front of him, a pirate flag featuring a flaming skull fluttered in the wind.
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