In an empty clearing, Adrian was looking at a spar taking place between his brothers. Adam Dodged a blow from Oliver, all the while countering with a group of crystalline red needles made from his devil fruit. Oliver speedily knocked the projectiles off course, lunging in a Flash towards Adam followed by precision thrust aimed at his vitals.
Adam raised his hand blocking the onslaught with a red shield. The Rapier a speeding bullet clashed with the red shield, spraying Sparks all over. Adam who blocked Oliver's onslaught went on the counteroffensive, with Slashes, thrusts, and the combination of his devil fruit, Adam was able to put Oliver the back-pedal. Oliver was sweating, each strike from Adam putting him on the defensive with his brows furrowed and teeth gritted, it look like each Blow from Adam came from a huge Boulder.
Finally Oliver's Rapier could not take the punishment, snapping in half after a decisive blow from Adam, " damn, " Oliver said as he looked at his broken Rapier, " I win, " Adam gloated sheathing his sword back in its Scabbard, " you broke my sword asshole… well I've been meaning to get a new one anyway, " Theodore, Sarah and Adrian who were spectating walked up to the Duo, " I could use a new sword too, the ones we have right now are only common grade, " Adrian said pulling his longsword out, the edges on the blade were chipped like a saw.
" we need some high-quality blades if we're going to face pirates with higher bounties, " the siblings agreed, quickly Gathering their cash and belongings so they can set sail for Hendricks den on the island of tsumi.
The O'Quinn siblings we're traveling Southeast the direction of the island of tsumi.
" so… Adam, I see you're getting really good at handling your devil fruit, maybe we can spar some more, " Adrian said trying to strike up a conversation on the quiet ship, " what are you talking about? I've always been good with the devil fruit since I ate it 3 years ago, it's intuitive… like moving another limb, " Adam stated matter-of-factly, " well how was I supposed to know? I don't have a devil fruit, and every time I asked you two, you would always say you're busy, " Adrian wrinkled his brows as he responded.
" well, that's the answer… the only way you can get stronger with a fruit is being imaginative with it's abilities… at least that's what theo told me, " Adam gestured towards Theodore who was leaning against the ship's railing, gazing at the North Blues tranquil waves, the sun was high in the sky, shining on the water that was sparkling as if a toddler dropped all the world Supply of glitter into the ocean. with every motion of the waves was the illusion of pearls and diamonds backdrop by bright Blue Sky.
" yeah, you have to be creative with the abilities that you get, " Theodore replied without shifting his attention from the peaceful waves, " hey Theo, when am I going to awaken my fruit? " Adam inquired, " it's not something that just happens, you have to push your fruit to its limit, on its own and with haki, " Adrian who was listening to the conversation raised his eyebrows in confusion, " awaken? what's that?" Adrian asked. Oliver who was doing handstand push-ups was intrigued about a conversation got a chair to sit down, " an Awakening is the next level 4 devil fruit users… basically a power-up, " Adam replied.
both Oliver and Adrian had incredulous looks on their faces, " isn't having a fruit enough of a hack! " Oliver said, " And Theo told you this, " Adam gestured towards Theodore, " my question is, how do you know all of this stuff Theo, " Theodore who heard the question turn his head to look at his siblings for a moment before going back to gazing at the ocean, "So… You're not going to answer us? Ok, " Oliver said. Oliver got up and walked to a metallic lockbox he picked it up and put it to his ears, hearing the beating of a drum, " that's so creepy, I know we asked you this before but aren't you traumatized by having your heart in a box? " Theodore turned around for good this time and looked at oliver, " what's with all the questions…. And what makes you think it's a heart, " Theodore went up to Oliver and grabbed his box from him.
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" the damn box is beating, Plus you can't die traditionally except for water… so I'm guessing you're like that Legend that mom used to tell us… Immortal beings now you can only kill by destroying a prized possession, " Oliver replied pointing to the Box in Theodore's hand, " well, aren't you a smart bunch, " Theodore said sarcastically, " maybe he's an alien…. That'll explain why he knows so my about haki at a young age and why you're so strong , " Adam joked. Theodore decided to ignore his brothers, " See!! He didn't deny it " Adrian, Adam, and Oliver started laughing.
Time passed and finally they reached Tsumi Island's port of Hendricks Den, A town steeped in sin and treachery, a gambler's Paradise where everything can be bargained for, and everything has a price. The crew decided to find an inn to sleep in.
Walking around they found one call Meiji sleep-place. They went inside and talk to the owner booking 3 rooms. Adrian and Theodore in one room, Adam and Oliver and the other, and Sarah by herself, " aww, why do I have to stay by myself, " Sarah said with a pout, " because, you're a big girl, " Adam said sarcastically, " I know I am, I've been eating all my vegetables like theo said, " Sarah said with pride as her chest was pushed out both hands on her hip, " nevermind, " Adam and Oliver shook their head.
The siblings decided to rest for a while before going out to shop for their new swords. At the moment they were in the dining area eating meat, vegetables, and honeyed wheat. The food was decent, the drinks were good answer Adrian he was in the company of his family, " Mama's food taste better, " Sarah said suddenly, " Sarah, it's not nice to criticize other people's hospitality, " Adrian scolded, Sarah turn her head and snorted while muttering under her breath.
"Theo, why were you packing your clothes earlier, " Sarah asked Theodore all of a sudden, " so we could come here, " he responded, " but, you had another boat… different from ours, " Sarah said head tilted in confusion, " I have some business to take care of, " Adam slammed his Fork down, " here we go again! always with the secrets…. Where you going, huh! " Adam narrowed his eyes at Theodore, who was calmly eating his meal despite the outbursts from his brother.
" that's not any of your problem, " Theodore replied calmly, " this guy here, " Adam gestured towards Theodore with a face as if he couldn't believe this was reality, "you're going after that Celestial Dragon, am I right? " Adrian who was spectating asked, " what makes you think I'm going after a World Noble, " Theodore grabbed his napkin, wiping his mouth, " because you know how to hold a grudge, I remember that man who tried to kidnap Sarah and Oliver when they were younger…. That man and his family suddenly went missing, " Adrian started, " and you think I did that, " Theodore replied.
"Yeah, you were the only one in the town now strong enough to do that… and don't even say the Marines did it, I know you didn't report it, " Adrian looked as if he caught Theodore right where he wanted him, " we're coming with you whether you like it or not…. Or else why would you trained us, " Adrian picked up his sake, gulped it down like a snake devouring its prey, " I trained you guys, so you can defend yourselves while I was gone…. Just in case another incident like THAT happened again. "
After that conversation and their meal the O'Quinn siblings finally went shopping for their new swords.
After browsing for a little bit they came across a shop called Sirens great blades, so the group entered.
" welcome customers, " the shop owner greeted, " hello sir, were in the market for some me swords, could you please help us out, " Adrian politely responded. The shop owner readily agreed, showing his catalog to his hopeful buyers until finally, all four brothers settled on a weapon. Each of the O'quinn's were doing a practice swing with their new weapons, " excuse me, sirs, if you're interested, there is an auction going on tomorrow evening for a Great grade sword (Ô Wazamono) sir, Theodore I'm sorry we had no more stock of skillful grade swords " the shopkeeper informed the group and apologized to Theodore who told him it was all right.
The group bought 3 skillful grade swords(Ryô Wazamono) Adrian had a beautifully crafted longsword with Engravings on the Pommel and guard, his sword was called The Dawn Splitter(Yoake supurittā). Adam had a Nodachi a Japanese Greatsword called the Blood-Drinker(Chi o nomu hito). The O'Quinn siblings are massive in height, clocking in around 11 ft. So the swords they wield would be massive to average humans. The Blood Drinker's blade was blood red as if it was plunged into a foe and vacuumed all the viscous blood in the target's body.
And lastly Oliver had a Spanish style Rapier. Its name was GrimFrost(Shimo) it was a silver colored sword with diamond encrusted handles. Oliver lunged forward being able to perform 10 thrusts at a vital point on a training dummy that the shopkeeper provided, " not bad, " Oliver said impressed.
After a successful shopping trip the crew decided to return to the inn to rest.