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While the two were catching up during their time tied in the yard, Luffy was on a boat that him and Koby had. Resting at the moment as he huffed. His gaze glancing at the night sky.

"I still need a way to sneak into that Marine base. Those two were really good fighters too. I should've asked them to join my crew when I had the chance. Though.. that girl did seem familiar to me." Luffy spoke.

"What?! And where would you have met a girl like her??" Koby asked in shock.

"Yeah, why not? I mean, come on. They were great. I need fighters like them on my side if I'm going to form a crew." Luffy spoke.

"Are you crazy? Those two could probably take you out in seconds. Besides.. the Marine base is highly secured. There's no way in there unless you have a death wish." Koby replied.

That was something that Luffy already knew. But he wouldn't stop thinking about it unless he got the chance to ask those two in person. Once he had his mind on something he wouldn't give up on the idea. Grinning to himself as he glanced around. Spotting something that gave him an idea. "And I think I just found my way to get inside that base."

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The next morning arrived as the sun rose and shone down on the two tied to the yard. Serenity wasn't too tired since she was used to being out late. She was only tired from being strung all day and night as she huffed. She couldn't sleep well being tied up. Keeping her head down from the sun as she tried to shift around to get free.

"You'll hurt yourself if you continue to do that." Zoro spoke up.

"Got any better ideas then big boy?" Serenity asked as she continued to squirm before seeing the edge of a blade. Recognizing it as she glanced up slowly. Her movements coming to a halt.

Helmeppo smirked as he held the white katana to her neck. "Don't move around too much. You and your little play boy over there won't be making it out of this yard alive."

Zoro listened as he glared. Keeping his head down before lifting his head. Grunting as he scared the blond and watched him back up.

"Touch her and when I get free you will pay for anything you do to her." Zoro spoke.

"Oh ho ho. You think my father is going to let you go? No. You will die here with her. So don't think about escaping at all." He spoke.

Serenity listened before getting an idea as she tilted her head. "Meppo.. come closer. Don't listen to him."

"What the hell are you doing?" Zoro asked as he watched how close he got to her. Fuming as he tried to free himself.

Serenity winked Zoro's way before smiling at Helmeppo. "You should really be careful."

"Oh yeah? And why's that?"

"I might make myself look innocent to you but.." She used her legs swiftly. Kicking him on his nether regions like before before making him trip and fall back. "I don't like you one bit and I'll show it."

Helmeppo cursed at her before he was dragged away from them again.

"You okay?" Zoro asked. Holding back a laugh.

"I'm fine." Serenity spoke as she let out a chuckle. "I told you I can handle him but he had your katana." She spoke as she sighed. "He's in real trouble for that. Almost makes me feel sorry for him."

"Well it shouldn't." Zoro huffed. "Besides we still have that deal to accomplish once we get out of here."

"If we can find a way out." She spoke. Thinking about what to try next before hearing something from the sewer pipe area. "Did you hear that? Sounded like someone said hey." She spoke as it caught her interest.