Way Of the Golden Dream

[Masta Deltron]

After a few weeks of sailing, Jay had finally made it to Bliss Island of the South Blue. He had managed to hitch a ride from the North Blue Islands on a small Fisherman’s boat. Jay was sleeping on the deck, but woke up when the boat started to slow down. The Captain of the boat is a round jolly old man, with a large white beard that went down to his stomach. “Lad we are here!” said the captain as he lets out a loud hearty laughter. Jay stands up and looks up at where the captain is standing. “Thanks for the lift captain.” Jay says with a smile on his face. “No problem! It was my honor; we owe it to you for saving our town from those pirates.” The Captain says happily to Jay. “Well I guess this is where we go our separate ways.” Jay says as he stood on the rail of the port side of the ship with his rucksack. "We haven’t docked yet, lad. It’s dangerous standing there!” The Captain says with concern. Jay softly says while smiling “It’s okay we are close enough.”

Jay turned around looking towards the town “My dream begins here, I will make you proud dad, master, I will earn the right to call myself Dragon King of the Four Seas!” Jay thinks to himself, and then looks over his shoulder at the crew. “You guys be safe now…” Before the captain could say anything Jay jumps off the ship and lands gracefully. The Captain lets out a loud hearty laugh as the crew cheers, “Do you think he will make it Captain?” asked one of the crewmen. “I hope so. These seas are unforgiving. Keep him in your prayers men.” says the captain with a smile on his face.

With no hesitation, Jay dashes for the town with high hopes of setting out on his journey of being the Number One fighter of the seas!

[.::Haseo On The Clouds::.]

Haseo had finally landed on the other side of Bliss Island. He could now roam free and practice and train. Either that or just kill time. As he jumped off the boat Haseo yelled to Garuda. "Hurry up or you'll lag behind!" Haseo yelled as he walked off to the main areas. He first visited a weapon shop and purchased some fine basic assasination equipment. They would be perfect for combat. Haseo also purchased a dragon knife, they were knife's that stored your energy and pulled out your potential as a fighter. Haseo had heard about these things, they were extremely rare and can only be obtained if you beat the user of it. After a quick battle, Haseo thanked the owner who gave up the knife with a heavy look on his face.

As Haseo left the shop, he accidently bumped into another guy. He felt something weird......weights? Well whatever. "Ohhhhh heh my bad my bad...." Haseo apologized jokingly and walked off. Garuda must have either been silently following him or had been off on his own. "Hahahaha not a bad time. Well I wonder how Mariposa is doing. Afterall I can't just go around having a good time without a care in the world. And Aron and all of his other ex-crewmates.....they deserted him.

"Humph well as if I'll mourn forever..." Haseo muttered as he fiddled with the knife.

[|The SHAKINATOR|]

Not wanting to get on the wrong side of the Captain, Garuda had patiently followed Haseo up until now. His stomach had been grumbling and the smell of a nearby restaurant had caught up with him and Garuda just couldn't resist. The former Bounty Hunter enjoyed himself a meal worth at-least three people before he realised he didn't have a penny to pay it with. Darn it, he could asked Haseo for some credit in advance but didn't want to shame himself up by letting his new ally know he was a broke bounty hunter. Luckily for Garuda, his eyes fell upon a wealthy who was ordering one of the waiters for his meal. He was pretty old and seemed a tad posh along with his young mistress that sat across him. Although he wouldn't do this sort of thing on a usual basis, Garuda didn't hesitate this time. Walking past the old man, his hands craftily snuck into the pocket of the rich man's jacket, that hung from his chair and made off with the whole thing.

500 Beri? Hmmm, that seemed enough for a few meals but he would need to make some money fast if he wanted to stock up on some gear. How was he supposed to be a shipwright if he didn't even carry a hammer. He paid for his meal and walked out of the restaurant, although he did feel a slight guilt from stealing but he was a pirate now so that kind of thing should be fine.

[Masta Deltron]

Jay was going so fast that he didn’t notice that he made it into town. Jay was looking around while examining the town, when he bumped into a guy with short gray hair who seemed to be carrying a very large weapon on his back. Jay noticed the weapon and thought, “There is no way he can carry that sword so easily.” Jay got excited hoping that there would be more like that guy. The guy quickly apologized and Jay turned around. “No it’s my fault,” Jay replied politely as he tilts his hat and continues going the opposite way. “Still there is something different about him, well…whatever.” As Jay is walking, he notices a rather tall man walk out of a restaurant. People start to run at the sight of this man screaming, “IT’S IT’S ONE OF SOLID STEEL HASEOS’S NAKAMA!!!”

Jay thinks to himself, “Haseo…he must be a big time pirate, he should have a bounty worth something. I am a little low on cash, and I haven’t had a good fight in a while.” Jay had made up his mind to take this man down, but Jay did not even know what this Haseo looks like. The crowd clears out, leaving Jay the only person standing between this man and his destination. Jay sets down his rucksack and looks up at this man. “Excuse me, but is this guy I keep hearing about this Haseo guy is he really your nakama? If he is where can I find him?”

[|The SHAKINATOR|]

Garuda inspects this olive-skinned, black haired individual who asks of Haseo so fearlessly. The guy was well dressed, Garuda had to admit to himself for he envied the baseball hat upon his head. Garuda's own hair were way too big and thick to fit under a small cap but he wouldn't cut his hair for nothing. Garuda smiled to himself, considering himself just a few days ago being in the same position as the man that stood before him.

Having heard the townsmen quiver in fear at his presence was quite flattering but it was only because of being part of the Golden Dream Pirates for he had yet to accomplish something of his own. Now Garuda wasn't quite sure who this guy before him was or what he wanted with Haseo or even where Haseo was but he couldn't help play along with the situation.

"Captain Haseo you ask of? Yes indeed, Solid Steel Haseo is a nakama of mine and my captain for I now sail under the flag of the Golden Dream Pirates." Garuda informed Jay before continuing. "May I ask of what business you have with my captain. For if you are a bounty hunter looking for his head, I am afraid your journey ends here for I will not let you pass. However if it is another matter then I may accompany you to my captain. So what's it going to be hot-shot?"

Garuda had one hand on his sword, just in case this guy happened to be a foe. However it didn't seem to be that way.

[.::Haseo On The Clouds::.]

Haseo walked out a large building with a big bang slung over his shoulder. Inside it was some impressive amount of beri which he had won from gambling. Haseo usually didn't gamble but he knew how to win and he knew what to call. As he began to walk to the restaurant that Shaki had went into, he became distressed. "By now word should have gotten out about me. The marines or bounty hunters might be after me. Judging from the people in the casino, Garuda seems to be well known now as well. This may be a bit difficult. If we stay much longer we won't be able to enjoy our little visit. The marine base should be far from here. If they were to fast, they would make it in about an hour."

As Haseo walked into the almost empty resaurant, he had noticed that Garuda was talking to another person. "Crap...." Haseo muttered as he clenched his fist. "I guess the fun starts now..." Haseo laughed as he walked to Garuda. "So Garuda who is this?" Haseo mocked as he would have suspected that the boy here was looking for him. Now that he thought about it....the boy seemed familiar. The weights! That person he bumped into earlier today!

"Man Garuda we've been here for an hour and we're already drawing attention...." Haseo laughed as he was still cautious on the inside. "Lets go..."

[Masta Deltron]

“Hot Shot?” Jay couldn’t help himself but laugh at that comment. “Haven’t heard that one in a while, I haven’t come for his head but I came for the bounty. No hard feelings, I have to eat from time to time also.” Jay explained to the stranger. Jay saw that the man was ready to fight, “good man, you should always be prepared for anything.” Jay takes his hat off for a second and scratches his head “Well it looks like that only one of us is walking away from this.”

Jay noticed someone walk into the clearing out of the corner of his eye a large sack on his back. The guy started talking to the tall stranger. Jay over heard their conversation, and started to laugh to himself, “Well unfortunately for you guys, I can’t let you leave. I’m pretty sure the marines are on their way.” Jay cracks his knuckles and looks at the two with his head cocked to the side. “I don’t want them to get in my way…So we can do this the hard way because I don’t really want to do this the easy way, that’s just boring,” Jay says calmly. “I see your short on crew members so…if you can show me the strength of your resolve I won’t collect the bounty on your captain’s head, but join your nakama. Deal?”

[.::Haseo On The Clouds::.]

Haseo was now interested in this young Hot-Shot with such a big attitude. Well if he could knock Haseo down, he would have the resolve to journey with them. Also the weights bothered him. Guessing from what weights on bodies are meant for, Jay must have been strong and fast. "Fine I'll accept that......just try not to get hurt. Unlike Garuda I'll only fight with 10 percent..." Haseo explained as he tossed Garuda the bag. "Garuda go off and buy yourself some tools and equipment for the ship. I myself will take care of him." Haseo pointed at Jay. "Now lets start..." Haseo declared as he stood with his arms crossed.

Well this person seemed to hold not weapons, the signs of a hand-tohand fighter. So close range would be the style of choice. Also the bandanges show the results of hard work, so a dedicated hard working close-ranged fighter. Haseo was beginning to see the picture here. Well if this guy here really had a burning resolve, then Haseo would let him in his crew. "Alright then you get the first move." Haseo said with authority as he himself did not get into a ready position.

"Ready?"

[|The SHAKINATOR|]

On a normal circumstance, Garuda would never leave the place of a fight, nor would he ever be ignorant of how his captain was doing but this was a special case. Firstly, he knew there was no way that 'Hot-Shot' was taking Haseo down and besides, his captain had just given him a bag full of berri. There was no-way Garuda would stick around when there was stuff to buy.

Garuda retracted his footsteps to the uber-cool shop containing the latest gears. With all the money rattling in his bag, there was quite a bit he could get but first and for most, he needed a shipwright kit. Garuda approached the old man at the counter with a smile on his face. "Hey ossan, get me your bestest shipwright toolbox, I would like to buy it. And any other cool stuff you've got, show it off because I'm in the mood to buy." Garuda awaited the old man to bring out the gear but he stood there, not budging, a stern look on his face. His eyes seemed to be fixed upon his sword. "I see you have an eye for quality. This is the sword of my great-grandfather Uzuki Hishima, a famous pirate of the grand-line of his time."

"So you're a pirate?" The old man asked, his eyes still fixed upon Garuda.

Not making much sense of the situation Garuda couldn't help but boast about it. "Ah yes ossan, you guessed correctly. I am the swordsman and shipwright of the Golden Dream Pirates. Why do you ask?"

The old man's expression became even more of a disturbance to look at. "I wanted to make sure because I don't serve pirates. You may now leave my shop at once." The old man moved away and sat himself on a seat behind the counter, picking up a newspaper as he does so.

Garuda stood, completely shocked at what the situation had become. He'd ruined it again hadn't he. Darn his loud mouth. "No, No, Ossan. You are mistaken, what I meant to say was I am a bounty hunter. I am currently searching for the Golden Dream Pirates, especially their shipwright and swordsman." Garuda gave his best attempt at a lie.

The old man simply grunted before looking from above his newspaper. "Do you think I was born yesterday, eh kid? I recognised you as a pirate the moment you walked in. The arrogance gave it away. Now beat it before I inform the marines."

Garuda remained standing on the spot. What was he to do now?

[Masta Deltron]

“So you must be the captain then? Honestly I was hoping to run into you again, and here we are. This must be Fate.” Jay said with excitement. He was taken at first by the fact that Haseo refused to use his weapon. “This guy is different from all the scrubs I have dealt with, could I have finally found a worthy captain?” Jay thought to himself. Jay smiles and calmly shakes his head. “10%? Here’s one thing I’m going to tell you right now, underestimate me and I will kill you. I don’t like to hit unarmed opponents, but since you want to fight me on my terms, that’s on you…” Jay says softly. Jay cracks his neck and knuckles to ready himself. " Fine I will only use 10% of my power to make it even."

Jay takes a deep breath, “Lets go.” Jay clenched his fists, and dashed forward with the intent to do more then just knock haseo down. In mid dash Jay pulls back a punch that could easily shatter human bone, and aims for Haseo’s face. “With my speed you can’t dodge.” Jay thought to himself.
Maha Punch!

[.::Haseo On The Clouds::.]

Haseo already assumed by the weight of the weights that things wouldn't have been easy for Jay. Also since Jay was only using 10% of his original power, he wouldn't put up much of a fight. As Jay's fist began to close in, Haseo gave him a cold look as he did nothing to avoid being injured. Yes true maybe if Jay punched any normal or powerful person, he would have broken their bones, BUT Haseo himself wasn't normal at all. In fact to Jay's suprise, it would most likely be the other way around for him. If Jay's fist really did connect with Haseo's body, Jay would most likely damage his own fist than damage Haseo at all.

As Haseo did nothing and the punch hit home, he didn't even as much as flinch as the attack hit him. Yes he felt a tingle and a rough vibration but his tough and hard body took the blow without really much. "Humph, you need more than 10% of your abilities to even think of fighting me." Haseo cruelly said as he clenched his fist. "Now this is what MY 10% can do!" Haseo barked as he sent a devistating punch directed straightly a Jay.

(Sorry not to be like major god power overlord or anything, but this is how it is with Haseo. He is extremely hard to damage, he is usually the one that breaks people, and his combat skills are sharp and experienced. So apologies if you fely offended or if it made your character look weak, it is just that against Haseo, you need more than 10% of power.)

[Masta Deltron]

(It's ok thats just how Jay's attitude I know you been around for a while I have read some of your fights but Jay still isn't be taken lightly with this next attack.)

The punch connected with Haseo’s face, at that moment Jay realized the difference in power. “What is this guy made of!?” Jay thought to himself. In his thoughts Jay didn’t realized the incoming attack. By the time Jay snapped out of it, it was too late the punch connected with Jay’s chest sending him flying backwards. Jay managed regain his balance, grabbing the ground and came to a screeching halt. “Damn, that actually hurt if I wasn’t wearing my jacket that would have done a little bit more than just hurt. That’s what I get for being cocky again.” Jay stood up with a whole different attitude. “You must be in possession of a Devil Fruit power because you aren’t human…My master told me of such power. I never thought I meet someone like you so early in my journey.” Jay explained to Haseo. Jay spaced his legs out apart from each other and placed his hands next to his side. “Now the fun begins...”

Then Jay raised his leg “TITAN-TONIC SHIFT!!” He slams his leg into the ground sending Debris and Tables upward around himself. Jay takes a deep breath and spin jumps up into the air to initiate “MAHA KICK!!” Jay let loose a round house kick that sent the debris in front of him flying straight at Haseo. “No time to waste.” Jay says to himself. Jay lands on his toes and dashes again for Haseo. Jay drags his hand against the wall to create friction. His hand starts to burn with flames and a fire engulfs Jay’s hand. “I’m now using 25% of my power!” Jay shouted as he approached Haseo. “BLAZING PUNSHIER!!”

[.::Haseo On The Clouds::.]

Well on one thing, Jay wasn't the only one who could do those powerful moves. In fact those are usually the moves that Haseo would use in a battle and he would be able to counter them easily. As Haseo pounded the area with his fist, tables, walls, and etc. began to fly torwards Jay tables and such and countered them. As for Jay's Balzing Punisher attack....it was like fire. Haseo plus fire equals bad for both sides. Haseo swung his arm at Jay's arm which was intended to knock Jay's arm lower to counter the attack, then Haseo would knee Jay while Jay was already down and in a prefect position to be knee'd. That was all of it, Haseo would then hold Jay's throat and send him flying to the other side of the room.

Haseo's shoulder began to burn as the attack scratched him. It was beginning to light up now and Haseo knew what this meant. If anymore, Haseo would enter a burst like mode which would increase his attack powers. "Heh that was a close one. Although I become more powerful, there is a risk in using that form..." Haseo muttered out as he jumped up into the air and swung his leg down hard. "GANE GANE NO AXEL KICK!" He yelled as the kick fired like a rocket still attatched to a body.

[Masta Deltron]

After Haseo countered the debris like Jay hoped he would, He reached for Haseo’s throat to try and finish this fight. Jay’s arm was thrown of course by Haseo’s arm, yet Jay still managed to deal some form of damage. Jay was left open for an attack “How careless of me…” Jay felt the impact of Haseo’s knee in his stomach, knocking the wind out of him. Jay flew vertically to be caught by throat and thrown across the room. “No…it can’t end like this…” Jay’s body cruised through the air and crashed into a pile of debris from the earlier attack. “I have yet to fulfill my dream….but he is too strong….” Haseo with no hesitation jumped above Jay ready to deal the final blow. “No!!! It won’t end like this!!!” Jay shouted as he got up.

Timing was crucial one mess up and it was the end of the road. Jay jumped backward to avoid the incoming attack. Jay narrowly avoids the attack as Haseo completely shatters the wood under his kick. Jay stood up to feel the aftershock of Haseo’s knee and drops down to one knee. “pant, pant, so strong I admire that…I really didn’t want to do this but the time has come.” Jay stands up and gathers himself. “You have most likely noticed that I have been wearing weights that restrict my movement. My master told me not to take them off unless I am ready to…*Jay chuckles* looks like I can take them off now. I finally found someone to put my training to the test.” Jay explains to Haseo. Jay unbuckles the three golden locks on the jacket. “I will now release my full strength.”

Jay removes his jacket, takes the bangles off, and throws them off to the side. When they smashed into the ground, the weights made a loud BOOM. “Now I can move more freely and I don’t have to hold back any more.” Jay moved so fast that it seemed like a blur, he dashed forward and aimed straight for Haseo’s stomach. “MAHA PUNCH!” No matter how hard Haseo’s exterior was Jay was going to knock him down. The speed that Jay was moving it would be like getting hit by a train.

[.::Haseo On The Clouds::.]

Haseo suddenly became interested by the fact that Jay was now getting serious. Jay, taking off his weights, was now most likely a speed demon with amazing power. "Hahaha interesting..."
Haseo laughed quietly as his eyes followed Jay's incredible movement. Yes even to Haseo, he could only barely keep up with Jay's movements. His eyes could follow Jay around but he couldn't see the whole outline, he could only see Jay and there would sometimes be a blurry spot on the body. None the less he was still following his movements. Well from the situation, he would have to use 55% of his power, 5% more than he had used to test Garuda. "Time for me to get serious as well....." Haseo muttered quietly with a hiss as his body began to get sharp.

"GANE GANE NO RIPPING!" Haseo yelled out with such authority and power in his voice that just the words could have stopped the average enemy in their tracks. Suddnly Haseo himself was a flash. there was a raging spinning figure flying around (If your character is based off Rock Lee, then my attack you can imagine as a powered up Kiba Gatsuga) Haseo was now flying towards Jay with merciless intents as his ripping form clashed with Jay's Maha Punch. "HERE!"