Fated meetings and the Test (WBP, Haru & Aokiji)

[Farris (Kuro)]

The large ship know as the Moby pancakes was not usually set sailed outside the waters of the New world. Today was different some how and the Yonkou seemingly on a whim informed his kids that they were going to Water 7, or at least near the place known for it's shipwrights. It was simply a feeling that Ed had that today that told him they'd find something interesting there. With the big Scene that Ace's little brother had made her not long ago there likely wasn't too much left as far as excitement for a crew like his, but they would soon see if his old gut still had it.

If nothing else they could pick up a few things and his sons and daughters could have a little break from the months at at sea. Whitebeard himself was taking it easy due to his usual health issues. The Nurses were nagging him again too, the little harpies that they were. Taking a long drink of some of the better Sake they had on board the ship before they docked a good distance away from the town. He then Stood up to make a bit of a speech, mustering his strength and forcing away the weakness that his poor health tended to leave him in.

"My Sons and Daughters, We Dock in Water 7 today. I want the lot of ya to restock the ship and report back to me what's happening in the city. Beyond that enjoy yourselves while we're here." He told his family and crew. After all even they needed to kick back every so often. There was also the fact that this masked his concern for the odd feeling he got that drew him here in the first place. As if something was waiting for him and he needed to pick it up here...

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

"Okay punk you just made a huge mistake! There was shouting coming from ouside, as you could see a huge crowd of people, all spectating a huge ruckus that was coming from outside a bar. A rather small man in a cowboat suit was butt one the ground, his cowboy hat several feet away from in upside side. There was anger on his face, and hatred towards the man wearing the white suit. The white haired one simply ignored the cowboy man and began to walk away. "Punk you don't just bump into me and knock me down! I'll teach you a lesson.......maybe you'll learn some manners!" The cowboy picked up his hat and straightened it on. With fist ready he charged at the white one and then swung his fist with all of his might, too bad it never hit.

Haru payed no attention to the charging small man, instead he had a completely innocent look on his face. As the man swiftly approached, he looked down and behold.......there was a coupon for a dumpling stand! In his innocence, Haru reached down with a happy smile to pick it up, causing the small cowboy to miss his swing and then eventually twirl and fall on his face due to the momentum. "Wow! Dumpling for 50% off! This'll make a great lunch for today!" and with that Haru happily walked off, leaving the dazed and starry gazed cowboy on the ground.

As Haru whistled along the streets, he recieved many strange looks from the commoners. In fact, most of them just seemed amazed or ready to laugh.

"Great stunt you pulled boy! About time somebody gave that jerk a thing or two!"

All Haru did was smile back at the folks and continued on his way. The wind slowly began to pick up, letting his white hair wave along with the wind, and his white coat, flow along as if a banner or flag lifted high. As he walked he began to notice more strange looks again, but not from him. Apparently people were talking...........Whitebeard has docked..........

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Jozu looked over the edge of the Moby Pancakes, the comparatively calm seas of the area called Paradise were very settling in comparison to the New World. Today they were approaching Water 7, the water city, he had only been here a few times before but the shipwrights here were supposed to be some of the best in the world. He had questioned why his pop's had wanted to come here but the simple yet confusing answer was intuition. Jozu knew better to question his pop's though so he kept quiet and decided rather to enjoy the laid back life they could have on the Paradise side of the grand line.

He had heard that there were plans to make the whole city of Water 7 into a giant ship, but it was only a rumor. Though he believed with the ingenious abilities that had brought the world the Oro Jackson coming from the shipwrights of Water 7 anything could be possible. Putting it out of his head he saw Water 7 appear in the distance. The giant city was like a fountain with houses built upon it. It was a beautiful sight, with the sun high and the day looking great.

Jozu heard the commands and called out "Third Divison will take care of the beer, rum, and whiskey. If anybody has any requests take it to the this man." Putting his hand on his brother/right hand man of the Third Division. Turning to his Pop's he said "I'll try and find something nice for you." Jumping from where he was he landed on the precipice of Dock 2. Falling down from their he made his entrance into Water 7. He could tell there were already whispers about the entrance of the great "Whitebeard" to the city of Water 7. Unconcerned he headed for the market to obtain some special booze hopefully sake.

[Masta Deltron]

((Well since Sam isn’t posting we can move this along.))
Aokiji was sitting in his office, looking through the news paper to see what was going on the in the world. Marine ford was pretty calm on this very day, the sun was bright and the Strawhats disappeared after the Supernova incident. Supposedly Kuma took care of them, but Aokiji knew better. He felt that they would meet again soon. Yet for the time being he would enjoy the peace that floated about the bay. He folded up the paper and leaned back in his chair, before he decided to go out for a casual ride across the sea. He bent down to get out of his office because of how tall he was, so he would not hit his head. The minute he poked his head out the marines that were nearby snapped to attention. Aokiji just yawned and threw his coat over his arm. “Well better get going, let Sengoku know I will be around.” He said. He did not care who would do it or who heard him said it but Sengoku wouldn’t mind.

He grabbed his bike and held it up as he approached sea opening on one of the various bays. He placed the bike down. It was a bike that was rather tall and had big thin wheels. It had a bell and a basket that was attached to the handle bars. He rang the bell twice and began to pedal off the bay. He hit the water, any other devil user would have just sank into the water. Not Aokiji, he was one of the only Devil fruit user that is able to counter water naturally. His wheels hit the water, in a instant it froze instantly. Then shortly afterwards he just began to pedal outwards towards the sea.

[Farris (Kuro)]

Ed smiled at Jozu, he new he could rely on him to make due on his word. His some had almost as good taste in Alcohol as he did after all. "Marco has head of us to pick of other supplies." He told them in case anyone was wondering why the second division Commander was not present. Then White beard did something a bit unexpected for the second time that day. He stood up and started to head off the ship and into town. Normally, Whitebeard stayed on board due to his declining health while they restocked the ship, but not today.

"On second thought I'll be going into town myself. Theirs an old pub that used to be here in my day... I wonder if it's still there...?" He said standing up and heading off the ship. He stopped a moment and turned to look at the crew, "Just bring the supplies back to the ship and Look for me if you find anything strange going on." He said before proceeding into Water 7. He wasn't sure why his gut had called him here of all places but it had. As he did though, People drew away and hid in some cases. The more daring whispered to one another of the rumors about the yonkou. One of these bodies seemed to be undeterred by him though...

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

"Hahaha old man these are amazing! What's you secret?" Haru laughed calmly at the old dumpling stand owner, with delight in his eyes he took another whole bite out of one of the huge dumplings.
"Well young lad I'm happy you like them! As for my secret hehehe I can't say or it wouldn't be a secret now would it!" The old man laughed with a great smile on his face. It always warmed his heart to see a nice young lad enjoy his food, he wanted to make Water 7 happy afterall with his cooking.
Haru took another bite and after swallowing he looked back at the old man with another smile. "Say old man, you seem real nice...mind if I have another???" The old man folded his arms and pondered over this for several moments. He liked this young lad enough, quite the energetic fellow.......why shouldn't he?
"Haha very well another dumpling set coming right up! It's on the house!" As the old man continued onto making more dumplings, his assistant walked in with a troubled look on his face. As he whispered something in his ear, the old man froze with terror.
"Hmmmm? Is there a problem?"
"Whitebeard.....is here....." His voice was like a whisper, barely audible.
"Haha no need to worry old man....hehe" Although Haru did not seem like it, he was slightly troubled by the old man's fear. He would shake it off now. "Thanks I'll be on my way!" And with that he walked of with the half finished dumplings.

The yonkou Whitebeard was infamous throughout the world, afterall he was branded as the strongest man in the world! If he was here, then something would most certainly go down. With a grin, Haru continued to walk forward, itching to see something interesting.....