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Third Person POV
Whisky Peak, First Half of Grandline.
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The darkness enveloped the island at this moment, and only the starlight and the dim illumination from the square outlined the contours of the buildings. Bepo, the furry bear of the crew, was in a corner of the area, focused on warming up for the upcoming confrontation with so many enemies. The moon hung in the sky, casting a faint light over the scene.
Agile movements and low growls echoed as Bepo performed a series of stretches and spins, warming up his muscles for the imminent challenge. Usopp and Lami watched with interest, seeing the bear prepare with determination. In the shadows, the crowd of captives and island residents watched, their expressions illuminated by curiosity.
“Do you think Bepo is ready to face these two, Usopp?” Nojiko asked, her curious eyes watching the furry bear prepare.
“Don’t underestimate Bepo, Nojiko. He’s already very strong. Besides, I have a few tricks up my sleeve,” Usopp replied with a confident smile, carefully observing each move of his friend as if he were a coach.
“Let’s go, Bepo, it’s time to get you ready for the fight with the secret weapon!”
Tension filled the air as an animated voice echoed in Bepo’s direction. It was Usopp, calling the bear into a house, while everyone waited, promising to reveal a “secret weapon.” Bepo’s enthusiasm was evident, and he followed Usopp to the prepared location.
Meanwhile, in the midst of the crowd, Miss Valentine expressed her discontent with the situation. Annoyed with all the waiting and nonsense, she was inclined to just kill the bear and be done with it, expressing her opinion impatiently.
“Hey, why are we doing this? Shouldn’t we just eliminate them? This is ridiculous!” complained Miss Valentine, while Mr. 2 showed slight nervousness at the mention of the secret weapon.
“I have a bad feeling about this, friends…” Mr. 2 was clearly nervous.
As soon as these words were spoken, a thud from the opening door was heard, and Usopp appeared with a confident smile on his face. He took out a snail with a speaker and connected it to an object with a wire in Usopp’s hand. The long-nosed man spoke.
“Let me introduce my fighter, my spectators!” announced Usopp, coming out of the house dressed in a suit and sunglasses, with a cigar and a snail that amplified his voice like a microphone, causing surprise in the audience. Curiosity and uncertainty hung in the air, and even Luffy, savoring his meat from a distance, watched with interest the unfolding of this unusual strategy.
“Hm? What’s this, Luffy?” Yamato asked with curious eyes, observing the Captain’s sudden attention.
“Usopp begged me to buy some things at the store a few days ago. I just didn’t expect him to use them so quickly. Now look at this, it’s going to be a good show,” Luffy commented attentively, his eyes focused on Bepo’s exit from the house, determined not to miss any details of the event.
“LOOK! MY FIGHTER, THE INVINCIBLE MISTER BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!” Usopp shouted with enthusiasm, causing the door behind him to open amid a cloud of smoke and lights. A mysterious shadow appeared, and all the observers were left open-mouthed in surprise.
Bepo emerged from the smoke, wearing MMA shorts with boxing gloves and a mantle, but the standout was the Black Power displayed on his head. The audience fell silent for a moment, processing Bepo’s impressive transformation. Even Luffy, who had seen this in the original anime and now happening differently, couldn’t help but express his surprise.
“This is going to be epic!” exclaimed Luffy, his eyes shining with anticipation, as the crowd began to react with a mixture of laughter, applause, and murmurs of approval. Bepo’s transformation caused a cacophony of reactions in the crowd, which had been stunned until a moment ago, now turning into an astonished atmosphere. Among the voices, expressions of amazement, disbelief, and excitement intertwined in a symphony of varied comments.
“What am I seeing? Is this real?” – exclaimed a local resident, rubbing his eyes as if doubting his own vision.
“Is this your pirate’s secret weapon? What a joke… A bear with boxing gloves?” Mr. 5 commented with disdain, while Miss Valentine murmured, “This is strange.”
“So cool! This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen!” exclaimed an excited spectator, appreciating the originality of Bepo’s transformation.
“Incredible! Now, how can he possibly lose the fight like this?!” questioned another, marveling at the eccentricity of the situation.
“This guy has such a powerful secret weapon. Wow, how did he come up with that?” commented one of the local residents, visibly impressed.
“Incredible, go, Mr. Bear!” shouted a child, excited by the unexpected turn of events.
The voices in the crowd reflected a variety of emotions, from bewilderment to admiration, creating a unique and expectant atmosphere as Bepo prepared for his unusual battle. Animated and cheering voices rose in the square, even though everyone was hungry and bound.
“Go, Mr. Bear! Show them what you’ve got!” shouted one of the bound individuals, waving a handkerchief in the air.
“This will be the craziest fight I will see! Go, Invincible Mister Bear!” exclaimed another, applauding with excitement.
“Bear, you’re our hero! Give it your best!” cheered another, trying to jump with excitement, even while being immobilized.
“Don’t underestimate the power of the bear! I bet my coins on him!” someone shouted, laughing while following the situation.
“You forgot we were robbed by the pirates?!” another responded.
“Who cares about that now, look at Mister Invincible Bear! So amazing!”
“SO COOL!” exclaimed an enthusiastic voice next to Luffy, amazed at the sight of his companion.
“Yamato, are your eyes shining?!” Nami was surprised to notice the fascination in Yamato’s eyes at Bepo’s unusual appearance.
“Incredible!” shouted another, impressed with the bear’s agility in the enemy’s attire.
“You can’t find the enemy amazing, Mr. 2!” Mr. 3 was stunned to see the gleam in Mr. 2’s eyes, who was visibly intrigued by the situation.
“HOW CAN THERE BE SUCH A BIG CHANGE IN ATMOSPHERE JUST BECAUSE HE PUT ON BOXING GLOVES AND A WIG?!” Vivi shouted with shark-like teeth, not understanding how this fight turned into a spectacle while she was tied up in the midst of it.
Bepo continued his warm-up, punching the air with determination. His unique appearance and confident expression were starting to win over even those who initially doubted the effectiveness of the strategy. The crowd remained enchanted, some still surprised, and others already becoming true fans of “Invincible Mister Bear.”
Determined, after warming up enough, Bepo took a deep breath and headed to the designated battle site. His ruffled fur reflected the faint light, and his eyes gleamed with the courage of someone ready for the fight. The audience awaited eagerly, and even the agents of Baroque Works seemed intrigued by what was about to happen.
Meanwhile, Luffy, Nami, and Yamato were further away, enjoying food and watching the spectacle under the starry sky. Luffy, with a piece of meat in hand, looked at the improvised arena near the square and muttered to himself: “Let’s see what Bepo can do against these guys, even if they all team up against him.”
Meanwhile, the people who were going to fight had creases on their foreheads.
“We waited all this time, just for this?” Miss Valentine growled, expressing her impatience and frustration.
“Let’s kill him!” Mr. 5 spoke, preparing for the confrontation.
However, Bepo continued his warm-up in front of everyone. The bear was already in the designated location for the fight, displaying his confidence even in the attire considered ridiculous by the agents of Baroque Works. The two opponents, uncomfortable with the situation, advanced toward the bear, ready for the imminent confrontation.
Bepo, despite his strength comparable to the opponents, had a significant advantage in speed and range techniques. With abilities like Rankyaku, Shigan, and Soru, he possessed a versatile arsenal that included long-range attacks, while Miss Valentine and Mr. 5, for the most part, relied on short-range attacks.
The scene vibrated with the energy of the battle, and Usopp, excited, ran and climbed a house like a stage with his improvised microphone. He knew that his words could further intensify the moment.
“Attention, everyone! We are about to witness one of the most incredible fights in this arc’s history! The fearless Bepo, the polar bear with a spectacular new look and black power, is facing the formidable Baroque Works agents, Miss Valentina and Mr.5!” Usopp was an enthusiastic wrestling commentator at that moment.
The already excited crowd became even more engaged with Usopp’s improvised narration. The sharpshooter was determined to turn that fight into a true saga.
“Usopp, take this.” Luffy appeared next to Usopp and handed a paper to the sniper with information about the agents and their powers for him to narrate in detail.
“Oh? This is amazing, thank you, Luffy!” Despite Usopp’s doubt about how Luffy had this information after reading the paper, he still expressed his gratitude and turned his attention back to the arena while Luffy returned to eating.
“LET THE FIGHT BEGIN!” Usopp shouted, and the opponents made their first moves.
The fight began with Bepo showcasing his agility. Surprisingly, he was one of the most talented crew members in learning the six styles and had already mastered and perfected three of them. It was no surprise to see him dodging the direct attacks of his opponents and counterattacking with precise Shigan strikes and cutting Rankyaku attacks. His fast movement, powered by Soru, left Miss Valentina and Mr.5 struggling to keep up.
As the crowd watched the battle, many were astonished by Bepo’s skills, especially those who initially underestimated the bear. Cheers for Bepo echoed in the square, contrasting with the expressions of surprise and indignation from the Baroque Works agents. The clash between the bear and the organization’s agents became increasingly intense and unpredictable.
“GO, MISTER INVINCIBLE BEAR!”
“GET THEM!”
“HEY, THE BEAR IS OUR ENEMY! WE CAN’T ROOT FOR HIM!”
“Who cares? GO, MISTER INVINCIBLE BEAR!”
“Bepo, with his agility enhanced by Soru, disappears and reappears like a shadow, confusing our opponents. He’s like the wind, fast and ruthless!”
The audience vibrated with every word from Usopp, who didn’t miss any details of the fight. Meanwhile, Bepo continued his dance of agile movements, surprising everyone with his dexterity.
The fight continued with Bepo using his speed enhanced by Soru to dodge Miss Valentina’s direct attacks, whose fists, charged with increased weight by the Kilo Kilo no Mi, sought to hit the bear. However, Bepo responded with agile moves, sliding to the side and countering with a quick Shigan, hitting the agent’s flank.
Mr.5, known for his explosive ability, tried to advance, but Bepo was equally agile. The polar bear used his Rankyaku technique to create sharp air blades, keeping Mr.5 at a distance. The crowd watched with admiration Bepo’s skill, who was starting to gain the sympathy of many.
Frustrated by not being able to hit Bepo with her direct attacks, Miss Valentina decided to drastically increase her weight, becoming slower but enhancing her resistance. She hoped to withstand the bear’s attacks and surprise him with her strengthened power.
However, anticipating the opponent’s strategy, Bepo used his agility to avoid the slower attacks. He jumped high and, with an incredible display of strength, delivered a powerful downward kick, hitting Miss Valentina to the ground. The agent felt the impact, her back colliding with the square’s ground.
“Miss Valentina tried to use her Kilo Kilo no Mi to increase her weight, but Bepo, the master of Rokushiki, elegantly dodged it. He’s like a true martial artist, defying the laws of physics!”
Meanwhile, Mr.5 tried to exploit the opening, approaching with explosives loaded in his fists. However, Bepo, quick as lightning, skillfully dodged the explosive attacks, remaining unscathed.
“And now, Mr.5 prepares his final attack, covering his fists with explosives. But Bepo, the invincible Mister Bear, gracefully and precisely dodges! He is a true master of martial arts!”
The crowd was in ecstasy, applauding and cheering for the polar bear in a frenzy.
“GO, MISTER BEAR!”
“HE’S SO STRONG!!”
“I’M GONNA WIN THE BET!”
Miss Valentina, still on the ground after the powerful kick, and Mr.5, frustrated for not hitting his explosives, began to realize that facing the bear wouldn’t be as simple as they imagined.
Maintaining his confident stance, Bepo swiftly advanced against the agents. Using his Soru technique, he disappeared and reappeared at different points in the square, confusing Miss Valentina and Mr.5. With a combination of Rankyaku, Shigan, and agile movements, the polar bear struck the agents, avoiding their desperate attacks.
Some spectators, initially skeptical about Bepo’s new look, were now completely engrossed in the fight. With every precise move from the bear, applause and cheers echoed in the square.
Feeling the weight of imminent defeat, Miss Valentina tried once again to use her Kilo Kilo no Mi to increase her weight. However, anticipating the strategy, Bepo managed to dodge the slower attacks. He leaped high and, with an impressive movement, delivered a powerful Shigan to the agent’s chest, sending her flying.
Meanwhile, Mr.5 attempted one last charge, covering his fists with explosives for a final attack. Bepo, with his speed enhanced by Soru, skillfully dodged the explosives, surprising everyone in the square. In an agile move, he disarmed Mr.5 and brought him down with a precise blow.
With the two agents defeated, Bepo stood triumphantly before the crowd. Spectators erupted in applause and celebratory cheers. Bepo proved that his strength wasn’t limited to the funny appearance; he was a formidable opponent.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we have the winner! Bepo, the polar bear, has shown that strength and technique can overcome any challenge. The victory goes to MIIIIIIIISTTERRR INVICTOOOOOO BEEEEEAARRRRR!”
“Hahahahaha! That was fun!” Yamato applauded.
“It was indeed a good opening show.” Luffy had to admit.
“Bepo-Sama is amazing!” Shirahoshi clapped.
“SHarky!”
“Woof!”
“Grrrr.”
The group’s animals seemed just as excited about it. While the Straw Hat crew celebrated Bepo’s victory, a new threat approached. Mr.2, Mr.3, Mr.4, and their partners, Miss Golden Week and Miss Merry Christmas, entered the square, determined to avenge their defeated comrades. The next confrontation promised to be even more intense, and the square was about to witness another thrilling chapter in the battle between the Straw Hats and the Baroque Works.
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