War of West Blue Saga (KDAU): Chapter 1

 Chapter 1  The 

Open Ocean: Grand Line First Half
''The stormy seas of the Grand Line were in full swing, throwing the Marine Ships from colossal crest to abyssal trough. The commander of the flotilla was sat on the bow of the lead vessel staring into out the storm. His vigil was interrupted by the approach of a young grey haired woman who came holding an eternal pose marked "Marineford".''

Grey Haired Girl: Sir, the Log indicates this storm is driving us off course. At this rate we will be late for the challenge for your Vice Admiral's rank. They'll see it as a sign of weakness, sir.

The blonde man lazily stretched for a moment before turning to face Ericka.

Blonde Man: Are you afraid they'll take away my "privileged" position Ericka?

Ericka pouted in annoyance at his flippancy and wrapped him on the top of the head with her pen.

Ericka: If you want the world to remember Gabriel Iustita as the man who made the navy whole again, you have to deal with these minor challenges. If you refuse them or don't turn up they'll demote you!

Gabriel stood from his position on the bow and flexed his arms, before slowly walking towards the main deck.

Gabriel: In that case we'll have to create some clear weather. Geppo!!

He kicked off into the air stepping higher and higher until he was above the crows nest of his ship.

Gabriel: Time for a Sky Quake.

''He punched up into the air and saw white fracture lines appear above him. Nothing happened for a moment, then as he began to fall back to the deck suddenly the cloud cover burst apart. The cloud evaporated under the force of the quake looking as if a giant hand had reached down to tear them to pieces. He landed on the deck once more and Ericka was by his side in under a second.''

Ericka: I merely meant we should change course and make use of the engines sir.

Gabriel grinned and patted her on the shoulder.

Gabriel: My way was faster, plus we can see Marineford now.

He walked to the side rail as the cloud cover broke to illuminate the island in the distance.