Chapter: Clash of memories

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Captain Luffy's five friends were sailing across the deep blue ocean with their pirate ship, the Flying Lamp, when Nami, the navigator, noticed something. <Hey guys> that's why she called, <We don't have any more provisions. We'd better stop somewhere> <Good idea, we'll do that> Luffy was clearly taken with Nami's suggestion.
<Going out to eat again ...> (smack ... mampf)
<Hey Luffy, are you saying I cook badly? > Sanji, the blonde ship's cook poked his head out of the galley. <Nee Sanji ...> Luffy hurried to say <You cook great ... and that's why I have Huuuuunger again now> Luffy stormed straight into the kitchen. <It's really something new> Usopp shook his head at Luffy's behavior. <You're not exactly better Usopp either> it came from within. Everyone else just grinned.

It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining.Everyone was happy to go ashore again and do some shopping.
Chopper was already calling from the mast: <Land in sight! Land in sight! There is an island in front ...>
Shortly afterwards the Flying Lamp anchored in the harbor of a small town.
Luffy rushed off the ship to see where the best restaurant is, Nami and Sanji wanted to go shopping for new supplies and the others went a bit through town.

Soon after, Sanji had seen a pretty girl and Nami was thinking of the best way to steal the beautiful necklace in the window of a shop. Chopper was reading an interesting book on medicinal herbs in a library. Zorro and Usopp were strolling through the streets when Zorro noticed a small shop in whose black window was a splendid sword with gold and rubies. Zorro wanted to take a closer look
and asked Usopp to go on.

The little shop was old and dusty.The saleswoman too. There was a smell of dried herbs and other splendid swords hung on the walls.
A black-haired girl, around 17 years old, was standing in front of the little counter. Before her lay a broken sword
which the saleswoman eyed with great interest.
<Well, your sword can no longer be helped> The old woman smiled angrily <That makes 300 berries>
The girl hit the counter with her fist. <300 berry for nothing? >
<But for leaving the sword right here. I will then dispose of it for you. > <You mean old witch> the black-haired girl screamed angrily ... <She took the broken sword, stormed to the exit and slammed the door behind her.
The old shopkeeper mumbled something and disappeared into an adjoining room. Zorro waited a moment and then also left the shop. When he stepped out into the sunlight, he saw the girl. She had leaned against the stone wall of the house and looked worriedly at the broken sword.<Is that yours? > Zorro had come closer. <Yes> the girl looked up at him, her black hair shining in the sun.
She was very pretty. She had piercing green eyes that made her look almost magical. The girl wore a purple dress that came down to her knees and black boots (as with Nami ^ - ^)

<The sword belonged to my father ... Well, I wanted to repair it again, which would also work ...> She cast a defiant look at the shop. "But the old box in there has of course recognized how valuable the sword is and wants it for herself.> She laughed contemptuously. <As if I were leaving my father's sword to her>
Zorro examined the sword more closely. It was very pretty, with some emeralds and gold. Then Zorro noticed something else. Above was the sword was a bird, a hawk, decorated with an eye on the chest. He knew the sword from somewhere, but he couldn't remember where he had seen it.The girl looked at Zorro with her penetrating gaze. <Hey ... who are you anyway? >
<Man calls me Lorenor Zorro> said the green-haired man thereupon. <I almost thought to myself> the girl grinned now.
<I am Yurikko. But what does the famous Lorenor Zorro do in a city like this? > She grinned and looked at the swordsman. <What's that to do with you?> He replied dryly. <Excuse me> The girl was still grinning.
<I'll go again ... slowly I have to get my sword back in order. > With that she disappeared in a side street. Zorro couldn't help thinking of Kuena. He went back towards the port and soon came one
Ball-round Luffy at him to whom an angry and at the same time frightened Usop was accompanied.

<Where is Nami? > yelled Usopp as soon as he recognized Zorro. <I don't know. She went somewhere with Sanji> said this one. Usopp threw an annoyed look at Luffy, who was holding his stomach.<Luffy has eaten almost the entire restaurant. And he has no money to pay> complained Usopp.
<And now we have to find the money or we are screwed> he concluded. <Ok ... I'm going to look for Nami> said Zorro and disappeared. <Man Luffy ... your obsession drives you to ruin again someday. murmured Usopp, who by now almost had to support Luffy so that he wouldn't fall over.
Soon they found Nami and settled her debts.

In the harbor they noticed another pirate ship with a skull and two crossed swords on its flag. The friends looked at it curiously. A young woman stood on the deck of the boat and looked out at the sea.
She had pulled her hat down over her face. A couple of men were walking up the planks to the ship. They carried some cases of beer and supplies on board. <We could eat something again, right? >
<YOU HAVE JUST EATEN SOMETHING RUFFY> Nami yelled at the black-haired man.<Ok, I'll cook something for you> said Sanji who ran to the flying lamp with a beaming Luffy. The others followed.

It was evening and the first stars were twinkling in the sky. Luffy fell into bed dead tired after eating another three course meal from Sanji. Nami and Chopper dozed off on deck. Suddenly there was a great noise from inside.

<WHAT ??? ARE YOU CRAZY???? YOU LOST IT? > That was Usopp yelling like that. Nami and Chopper jumped up and already a maddened Usop came on deck with Luffy in tow. <What is happening? > Zorro, who was dozing against the mast, had also woken up.

<This fool here lost the ticket to the Grandline> Usopp pointed to Luffy, who looked guiltily at the floor.
<well before I still had it when I showed it to the landlord ...> <YOU HAVE WHAT ???? > shrieked Nami
<ARE YOU STILL VERY SEAL? > <That doesn't help anymore ...> said Sanji <We just have to look for her><Very great> Everyone strode back to the bank to look for the lost map.

Zorro looked briefly at the other pirate ship that was lying next to the flying lamp. He recognized Yurikko, the girl he had met in the shop. She sat with her legs on another chair and a telescope to her eye, and looked at the night sky. Zorro went on towards the restaurant.

<Where can this damn card be? > Luffy had run halfway through town by now. Suddenly he felt a hand on his shoulder. A man stood behind him, waving a card in front of his nose.
<Are you looking for this one? > <Wow ... THANK YOU! Man is great ... that's exactly what she is. <Luffy almost hugged the man.
<You have to thank my boss ... I couldn't find the card. > <But then how do you know it's mine> Luffy asked the stranger. <I involuntarily overheard you earlier. > he admitted. <Well you yelled so well that everyone could hear it.> he defended himself quickly. Luffy didn't care either. He was glad to have his card back. <Then take me to your boss. Finally, I want to say thank you. > he beamed.

Said and done. Soon they had found the others and the man escorted them to the big pirate ship next to the flying lamp. They marched up the planks and the man yelled, "Hey boss ... Here's the boy who owns the card."
<Bring her here> came a voice from further back.
Yurikko was still on deck, watching the stars. <This is Yurikko> said the man. <So you found my card? THANK YOU !!! > Luffy rushed up to Yurikko and hugged her. This laughed at the straw hat boy.
<Well, I'm Luffy and this is Usopp and Sanji and Nami and Chopper and Z ...> <I already know Zorro> said the girl. <I had the privilege of meeting him earlier. At the old Kokiki's shop> she grinned.

Everyone sat together for a while and talked about this and that.Yurikko didn't talk much, always staring out at the sea or at the stars as if she were waiting for something.
Only when Luffy mentioned the Grandline did she notice. <So you want to sail to the Grandline? >
<Yep, that's exactly our goal> Luffy ignored Usopp's scared look and continued <then I'll be the OnePiece
find and pirate king>
Yurikko grinned <I think that's good ... I think you can do it too>
Luffy grinned now as well <Yeah ... Monkey D Luffy the pirate king> Nami said something that sounded like "show-off" and rolled his eyes.

<And Zorro here wants to be the best swordsman in the world> Luffy continued. Yurikko raised an eyebrow, but said nothing. <And you? What about your sword now? Zorro then asked.
<Still broken> said Yurikko grimly. <But as soon as I get home, I'll fix it>
<Are you good with the sword> Zorro asked the girl. <It's enough to cut your throat> she said curtly, but then grinned.<What are you getting at? > she asked the green-haired swordsman. <Well, I just want to be the best swordsman in the world, and that includes defeating as many worthy opponents as possible. > he said.
<Aha, so you think I'm worthy of going up against you? > she looked at him disapprovingly. <It will turn out to be> he replied casually. <How about a duel? > Yurikko pulled her pirate hat even further over her face and then says <well ...
Tomorrow evening? >

Clash of memories

Zorro and Yurikko had chosen the port for their duel. Because there was a large square in front of the anchorages, lined with a few houses. As agreed, both arrived there, Yurikko a little too late <A champion always comes too late> she laughed. By now she had become really sympathetic to Zorro. Yurikko wore a sleeveless top with a lightning bolt on his chest, and a short black skirt. <What sword do you want to fight with? Yours is broken> Zorro asked the