I felt sunlight beaming down on me as I walked into Team Beta's room. I felt the warm air flowing and the sands of a beach under my feet. I look ahead and I see two massive ships docked in a sea that looked like it went on for miles yet...it couldn't be. This base is not that massive...
I then looked ahead at the big symbol and had to chuckle, of course it's the Straw Hat Pirate Flag. This Team Beta room is Captained by Monkey D. Luffy. I admit the Director's comments earlier lingered in my head to not show bias towards certain Jump characters that I loved from the mangas and the stories. Those words were screaming as I looked around and took it all in. This was One Piece...this was my favorite Jump Series...this was my favorite Anime*
It was hard to put away the bias, and even harder not to geek out. I noticed though the lack of people here in Team Beta. I walked around a bit...then felt something grabbing my back "There he is! I told you he would join us, guys!"
"Wait, what the..." Before I could say anymore I was yanked back as my heart sort of leaped with joy as much as my back as now killing me. "Holy crap..."
There he is, Captain Monkey D. Luffy of the Straw Hat Pirates looking over me. I looked at him backing away like I just saw god as I shook myself to regain my nerves. Now is not time to be geeking out as Luffy smiled and said "Sanji! Tell Naruto and Goku to pay up!"
Quickly I said "Wait! I haven't made my choice yet."
Luffy paused and said "Of course you did, you came to my teams room didn't you?"
"I came because I need to meet everyone before I make my call" I said standing up "Sorry" Luffy sighed and looked annoyed
I looked to my left as Sanji walked towards us and said "He can still pick us, Luffy. Don't hound the guy though. It makes sense, he's new around here and he probably doesn't know what to pick"
"Till than, please have a bite to eat. After what Luffy told me happened in the city, you look like you need some good comfort food" Sanji said as I snatched it right out of his hand so fast Sanji blinked "You might have be faster than Luffy with..."
I took a bite and it was like I was in heaven. My bias towards One Piece was getting harder and harder to ignore! When the stories say Sanji's cooking is good, they mean it! You know how I can tell? I'm eating fish and I feel like I'm having an orgasm. I HATE FISH!
"Just as good as I read...even better" I said giving Sanji back his food. He looked at me as I said "Eh he he...Kind of...hard to ignore my...reactions isn't it?"
Luffy said "This guy's weird..."
I took a deep breath and said "Well, actually, I'm a really big fan of the stories of Luffy, you and all the other Straw Hat Pirates. They're my favorite" which caused Luffy to perk up a bit and Sanji to look at me curiously.
Sanji said "I get it now, the Director told you to be impartial and it's hard for you to be considering where you are."
"Yeah to say the least" I admitted "By the way, your cooking is even better than the stories now that I had a chance to actually eat it" Sanji looked at me as I rubbed the back of my head "So, I know where Zoro is...kind of surprised he isn't with you guys"
Luffy explained "Zoro prefers pushing his limits so I gave him the go ahead to go over to Team Alpha till it's over." He then smiled "But don't worry, no one can replace Zoro"
My geeky side showed as I said "So where are the rest of the cr..." I paused as I said "WOW!"
As who was to walk up...but the Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock
(You have no idea how hard it was to find a Hancock that was not overly sexualized Fan Art XD. This is the woman who launched 100 Rule 34 images on her first appearance. And part of me is really worried that I'm both A. Low balling that and B. Probably right )
I shook my head and said "Sorry mam," I said bowing my head trying to be polite. "I'm sure you get this a lot but you are a very beautiful woman"
Hancock looked at me and sighed "Yes I get that a lot" She then looked at Luffy and said "This the man who you are interested in joining our team?"
Luffy said "Yep, turns out he really likes our stories"
Hancock looked at me and said "Oh really?"
"Yes," I said trying to be as polite as I could. Though I think I'm safe with Luffy here, I also don't want to be on the business end of becoming stoned, and not in the fun way.
She said "Well if Luffy likes you, you might be worth something" putting on a cold demenour but I noticed her little eye twinkle when she thinks about Luffy.
But my smile was as plain as day as I looked ahead three One Piece Characters, a lovable idiot that knows when to grow up and get serious, a top of the line chef with legs of steel, a gorgeous pirate empress who has the hots for Luffy. There is no one on this team that I don't like so far.
"Hey! Why are standing around for?" I turned to see who it was...and my face kind of soured. Well bias is dead as I saw the approach of...Boruto Uzumaki, son of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga.
I have no problems with Boruto as a character I just not the biggest fan of his stories. Plus Boruto always comes across as an attention stealing brat. I looked at him as Boruto said "Who's this guy?"
Luffy said "This guy is the guy who fought Frieza"
"Him?" Boruto said looking at me, then pompously said "He doesn't look like much"
I looked back at him and then said "Before I make my final choice, I'm heading towards the exit...and towards Team Gamma. The team lead by Narutio himself...and the last team on my list
( * Yes One Piece is my favorite Manga/Anime. I love the characters, the fact it's all one big Journey, and it's all around fun. Yes it runs a long time but I've never felt that characters have regressed in any way. In fact they feel natural. One day it's going to have it's end, but for now I'm happy with it)
(Okay before I write the next one. I figured I'd ask someone who LITERALLY HAS NARU IN HER DAMN NAME! If she wants to write the Team Gamma introduction. Team Gamma is Naruto's Team, their Base looks like a mini Hidden Leaf Forest, and consists of Naruto, Kakashi, Sasuke, Trunks from Dragon Ball, and Sabo from One Piece.
Free reign to write it, it can be as short or as long as you want it to be. )