Currently, I was submerged in the ocean not too far away from the living islands, called the Boin Archipelagoes, waiting for the ship housing a celestial dragon to arrive; it's already been a few hours since I've been concealing myself, so I shouldn't have to wait much longer, hopefully at least.
Now, for those curious about how I got here, let's do a little flashback since, even for me, it required a detailed plan if we wanted to attack a Celestial Dragon's ship without getting caught.
'Well, more like Sebas made the plan; I just followed along.' Mused Diddy as he surfaced from the ocean for air before submerging again.
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"W-What!? A-Are you crazy!? Attacking a Celestial Dragons Ship is already suicidal, let alone killing one!" Remarked Mael in disbelief as he eyed Diddy, who was leaning on the mast beside him.
"Hehe, that's what makes it so fun; besides, do you know how much chaos It'll create when the world learns of the death of a Celestial Dragon? I'm sure the Revolutionary Army will thank me later." Said Diddy with a feral grin, showing his fangs as he looked at Mael, who looked at him as if he was insane.
"Don't you intend to fuck with Revolutionary Army in the future as well?" Asked Freyja with a sigh as she looked at Diddy, who chuckled.
"Yes, but that's future Diddy; present Diddy doesn't care about the revolutionary Army, except for maybe Lindbergh." Replied Diddy with a thoughtful expression while tapping his chin.
"Since we will be attacking a ship belonging to a Celestial Dragon, at the very least, we should formulate a plan, Captain; if even one person sends word of an attack, the Marines will immediately send an Admiral to protect the Celestial Dragon." Stated Sebas solemnly as he looked at Diddy, who clicked his tongue, but nonetheless, he nodded.
"Ho, how strong are these Admirals? I may want to fight one of them." Remarked Diddy with a feral grin as he looked at Sebas, who quickly shut down that desire.
"As strong as you are, Captain, they're far too much for the current you; I, myself, have never seen them fight, but I've heard stories and rumors of their might from many Marines. They are not someone we wish to trifle with anytime soon; they are referred to as the military strength of the World Government for a reason." Declared Sebas seriously while eyeing Diddy, who only got more excited the more Sebas spoke.
"Hehe, these Admirals; they sure sound like fun." Muttered Diddy with a ferocious grin while licking his lips.
"Diddy." Said Freyja dangerously as she squinted while glaring at Diddy, who looked at her before grunting in annoyance.
"Tch, I wasn't going to fight them; I know how to pick my battles, most of the time." Replied Diddy with a frown, glancing back at Sebas.
"So, Sebas, what's the plan?" Added Diddy curiously while Sebas sported a thoughtful expression.
"W-Wait! D-Do you actually intend to attack a World Government's ship!? I know you're pirates, but don't you know how utterly insane that is!?" Exclaimed Mael with widened eyes as he stood up, leaning against the mast for support while glancing between Freyja, Sebas, and Diddy.
"Oh, no, despite looking like a stupid monkey, Diddy is quite smart; he knows exactly how illogical and crazy such a thing is. But that's precisely why he's doing it, because it's crazy, illogical, and it'll create chaos around the globe; that's our Captain, Mael, better get used to it." Stated Freyja calmly as she folded her arms and looked at Mael with a slight smile.
"Hoho, yes, I cannot further agree with Freyja; I've only been sailing on this ship for close to two months, and I can already tell you our Captain is a deranged man who is borderline suicidal. Though I won't lie, he has a weirdly unique charm about him; however, just know, your life expectancy has plummeted severely now that you're a part of the crew." Remarked Sebas with a chuckle as he placed his hands behind his back and looked at Mael with a fatherly smile.
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"Doesn't attacking a Celestial Dragon sound fun? After all, you were going to do it." Said Diddy as he hopped on the mast, digging his feet into the wood and standing horizontally right at eye level with Mael.
"Y-Yeah, but that's different; I'm attacking them for a reason, for revenge! On the otherhand, you're attacking them simply because you can!" Yelled Mael in pure confusion, trying to wrap his mind around the existence of such a person as he looked Diddy in his beastly eyes.
"Hehe, exactly; that's the best part about it. I'm attacking them because I can and want to; there is nothing motivating me to attack them other than I want to. What is more fun than doing whatever the hell you want?" Questioned Diddy with a grin as he eyed Mael, who opened his mouth to respond, yet he couldn't formulate a rebuttal, causing Diddy to chuckle.
"Nothing! There is nothing more fun than doing whatever the hell you want! I don't have to worry about people telling me what to do or being forced to conform to society; there is absolutely nothing holding me back from doing as I please! Since that's the case, why not attack a Celestial Dragon?" Added Diddy with a crazed expression as he looked to the sky with a large smile before looking at Mael, who was left speechless, mulling over his words.
"But you're almost certainly going to die." Said Mael rather softly as he clenched his fists and looked at Diddy, who once again merely laughed.
"Haha, so? Ever since I was born in this world, my fear of death has vanished; besides, I won't be dying until I achieve my dream, so I have absolutely nothing to fear." Replied Diddy with a feral grin while looking at Mael.
"Dream? What is your dream?" Asked Mael after a few moments of silence.
"Hehe, my dream? It's to become the strongest as only the strongest can do whatever he pleases without repercussions." Declared Diddy with a determined expression as his Haki exuded from his body, though even so, Sebas, Freyja, and Mael merely frowned.
"Heh, my dream is to kill this monkey bastard for slaughtering my family." Remarked Freyja lightly with an equally determined expression when she noticed Mael looking at her.
"You want to know this old man's dream? I merely wish to discover the purpose of my existence: why was I born into this world? A question I so deeply want to be answered." Replied Sebas with a soft yet determined smile.
"Hehe, what about your dream, Mael; you clearly have one. What is it?" Asked Diddy curiously as he eyed Mael, who stayed silent for several seconds before erupting into laughter.
"Hahaha; It seems I will be going back on my word, Brother!" Yelled Mael as he looked to the sky before raising his right hand.
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"Ugh, p-please, someone help! Captain isn't here; he won't notice if you just budge it." Said Trenza almost pleadingly as she tried with all her might to move the golden axe, which was still embedded in the ground where Diddy initially threw it.
"Sorry, Trenza, but I'm not risking it; Captain might smell if one of us touched it, and I can't lose a limb." Replied Grand with an apologetic smile while sitting against a tree, watching Trenza struggle to move the golden axe.
'Fuck me and Fuck Captain!' Thought Trenza, inwardly cursing as she pushed against the golden axe, which slightly trembled, causing her to smile in delight.
"Haha! I finally got it!" Yelled Trenza with glee as she tightly grabbed the golden axe and pushed even harder, causing the golden axe to tremble even more intensely.
"YES! I finally g-AHHHH!" Added Trenza as she finally removed the golden axe from the ground, just in time for her to fly through the air alongside the golden axe, surprising everyone.
"What the?" Muttered Scar with widened eyes as he, Grand, and Heracles watched Trenza before chasing after her through the forest.
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"I'm Mael; I dream of tearing those Celestial Dragons from their high horse!" Declared Mael as he clutched his golden axe, which came flying to him, before looking at Diddy, Sebas, and Freyja.
"AHHH!!" Yelled Trenza in the background as she flew into the ocean.
"Well, glad to have you aboard, Mael; Sebas Visage, at your service." Said Sebas with a slight smile as he walked forward and bowed slightly before backing away.
"Freyja, visit me if you ever feel lonely, Mael." Commented Freyja as she gave Mael a wink and blew him a kiss.
"Diddy D. Kong, your Captain, just know, if you don't get stronger, I'm throwing you overboard and leaving you to drown." Stated Diddy with a feral grin as he glanced between Freyja, Sebas, and Mael.
'Heh, well, since I've already got three future commanders, why not get a fourth one? The four horsemen of the apocalypse sound far more intimidating than the three stooges.' Thought Diddy with a slight smirk before shaking his head and walking upstairs to the upper deck.
"Sebas, make a plan; I'm going to sleep; attacking a celestial Dragon ship will be dangerous. I need to be in peak condition." Ordered Diddy as he waved his hand before plopping on his hammock, falling asleep in seconds.
"Yes, Captain." Said Sebas with a nod as he excused himself to the lower deck, leaving Freyja and Mael alone.
"I suggest you do the same as well, Mael; you're in pretty rough shape after getting beaten by Diddy. Though, if it makes you feel any better, both Sebas and I were beaten before joining that fool's pirate group; actually, I was beaten far more than Sebas." Remarked Freyja as she glanced at Mael before entering the Captain's quarters, leaving Mael just to sit back down and rest.