One Piece : Wild Hunt

To ensure things wouldn't be too awkward when they set sail and invariably had to share the same quarters, Thomas introduced Caenis, Astolfo, Atalanta, and Benienma to Vivi. He had already told her about them, but meeting them directly, especially after they had sex, was an important step forward if he wanted to establish a harem in the future.
Fortunately, Vivi was a very 'diplomatic' woman, so she had no trouble getting along with the other girls, even Caenis. Rather, since they knew she was the reason for the shift in his behavior, they had a much better impression of her than Nami.
Speaking of Nami, the orange-haired woman had attempted to make amends with Thomas by inviting him for drinks the evening of their third day in Whiskey Peak. He accepted but only stuck around for half an hour before parting ways to spend the remainder of the evening with Vivi and Astolfo.
With Vivi effectively giving him 'permission' to sleep with other women, Thomas no longer felt an inclination to try and impress upon someone like Nami. A few months prior, he would have readily abandoned the notion of pursuing a harem if he could be with a woman of her caliber. Now that she had treated him like an enemy and tried to control him, he wouldn't be the one making concessions if they were to enter a relationship...
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As preparations to set sail had been completed, Thomas entered the prison containing Igaram, Mr. 9, and Miss Monday, spinning a ring of keys around his finger as he revealed, "You guys are lucky we're magnanimous. We're about to set sail, so I'm going to release you and permit you to flee. If you're smart, you'll find a different career path."
Opening the door to Miss Monday's cell, Thomas's smile cramped when the muscular woman cupped her hands over her lap and gave a demure bow, expressing, "Thank you for sparing my innocence. I don't know what I would have done if I could no longer be married..."
Suppressing his momentary stupor, Thomas answered, "You're welcome?" before opening the door to Mr. 9's cell. The latter's injuries had closed up and begun to heal on their own, but he was still a little sluggish, requiring Miss Monday's aid to flee the prison. In the process, he stared daggers at Thomas as, much like the other men in Baroque Works, he had a crush on 'Miss Wednesday.' Being assigned as her partner gave him hope that they would become more, so he resented Thomas deeply for stealing her away from him...
Once the other two had departed, Thomas stopped in front of Igaram's cell, staring into the man's beady eyes as the latter looked at him with a grim countenance. Vivi had apprised him of the situation during one of his designated bathroom breaks. During that conversation, the blue-haired Princess had clarified that she was the one to 'seduce' Thomas. Despite this, the wig-haired man couldn't help thinking that Thomas was the one to take advantage of her, resenting him and feeling like he had failed her father, King Cobra.
With Benienma materializing behind him to declare, "They're gone, dechi," Thomas stated, "The Princess will travel with us until we reach Alabasta. You're welcome to escort her, but only if you agree not to make a scene..."
Inhaling a deep, steadying breath, Igaram replied, "The Princess says she trusts you with her life and the fate of Alabasta. I trust her judgment even more than my own, so I will do what I can to buy you some time..."
Adopting a smile, Thomas remarked, "Vivi is fortunate to have such a loyal retainer. And don't worry. Once we save the Kingdom and revitalize the Sandora River, the only people who will protest my relationship with the Princess are those who covet her for themselves."
Releasing Igaram from his cell, Thomas was unsurprised when the former suddenly threw a haymaker at him. Instead of attempting to dodge, he allowed it to connect with his left cheek, maintaining a relaxed smile as a ripple spread across the previously invisible barrier covering his body. His weakness to seastone and inability to use Observation Haki required him to be extra careful. Thus, he almost always had at least a bulletproof layer of magical energy covering his body.
Retracting his fist, Igaram's expression remained steely and unflinching despite his bleeding knuckles. Then, in a deep and somber tone, he said, "Take care of the Princess..."
Nodding his head, Thomas replied, "Of course," before stepping aside and allowing Igaram to leave the prison. The latter had been watching over Vivi since she was a little girl, so he couldn't blame the man for resenting him. Rather, once they reached Alabasta, Thomas was expecting a similar reaction from her father and childhood friend, Koza...
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After a tedious eight days on the water, requiring near 24/7 vigilance, the Going Merry approached a forested island with several volcanoes and two massive landmarks resembling giant skulls.
Instead of asking Thomas for information, Nami approached Vivi, asking, "You've traveled this section of the sea before, right? Are you familiar with this island...?"
Adopting a wry smile, Vivi replied, "Indeed. Despite its size, it's known as Little Garden, a Summer island populated by Prehistoric creatures known as Dinosaurs..."
Overhearing the discussion, Usopp's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he exclaimed, "Dinosaurs!? That's impossible! They're just monsters from a fairy tale...!"
Shrugging her shoulders, Vivi replied, "I believed the same when I was a little girl, but it's a 'fact' that there are Dinosaurs on Little Garden. If that wasn't problematic enough, it's rumored that a duo of bloodthirsty giants rules the island, killing anyone unlucky enough to encounter the infamous island during their journey..."
Seeing Vivi's expression become grim, Usopp and Nami began to tremble. Before they could have a panic attack, however, Thomas chimed in to say, "While it's true there are dinosaurs and Giants present on the island, they aren't the reason people never return from it..."
With Thomas willfully joining the conversation, Nami asked, "Really? Then what's the actual reason...?"
Adopting a smile, Thomas replied, "There is a giant goldfish known as the Island Eater that patrols the waters around the island. Its size allows it to swallow small islands, so most ships sailing through this region end up as fish flakes..."
Though Nami, Usopp, and even Vivi had become as white as sheets, Thomas adopted a devilish grin as he added, "Furthermore, any ship that 'does' land on the island ends up being beached for a full year, waiting for their Log Pose to calibrate. If we didn't already possess an Eternal Pose, we would suffer a similar fate."
With Thomas's reminder, Nami shouted, "That's right! We have an Eternal Pose! We can just skip this hellish island entirely...!"
Hearing Nami's outburst, Lucy and Zoro replied, "No way...!" at nearly the same time. The thought of meeting giants and fighting dinosaurs was too enticing, so there was no way they would simply sail around it.
Voicing her thoughts aloud, Lucy asserted, "I'm not afraid of some fish! We're landing on that island, and that's that...!"
Nodding his head, Zoro remarked, "We should at least stay a few days to replenish our food reserves. I'm also curious to see how my Observation Haki fares against something like a dinosaur..."
With her left eye twitching, Nami raised her right hand, forming a fist as she retorted, "Have you lost your minds!? What are we supposed to do if the Island Eater shows up and decides we're lunch!? Do you think you can take out a monster capable of swallowing entire islands...!?"
Before Lucy or Zoro could respond, Thomas stated, "They don't have to. I already sent Caenis to take care of it. With her strength, indestructibility, and prowess in the sea, she should be able to take care of a giant fish. No problem..."
Blinking in surprise, Nami asked, "Seriously? I know Caenis is strong but can she really take on such a monstrous creature...?"
Nodding his head, Thomas replied, "As massive as the Island Eater is, it's fairly weak compared to the average Sea King. See those two mountain-sized skulls? They are the remains of actual Sea Kings, slain by the giants occupying the island. If they were to attack the Island Eater, they could probably kill it in a single blow."
With everyone's attention focused on him, Thomas added, "Compared to the most powerful people in this world, those two giants are fodder. Most Pirates with a Bounty exceeding 100,000,000 Berries could defeat them if they avoided a physical confrontation. As for powerhouses like the Marine Admirals, they could take out both giants without moving from their initial positions..."
Directing his gaze to the presently calm sea, Thomas narrowed his eyes as he confidently asserted, "If Caenis were assigned a Bounty based on her current power, she would easily transcend a billion Berries. Unless she is pitted against Mihawk, an Admiral, or one of the Four Emperors, she is practically invincible..."
While everyone else exhibited varying degrees of shock, Vivi had a fairly pragmatic reaction, questioning, "Is she the reason you're so confident in defeating Sir Crocodile...?"
Shaking his head, Thomas looked at Lucy as he said, "Caenis is more like my personal bodyguard. Unless shit hits the fan, she won't step in or take action without my direction. As for Sir Crocodile, I genuinely believe our Captain has what it takes to defeat him. If not on her own, then definitely with our support."
Rubbing the underside of her nose, Lucy issued one of her 'Shishishi~' type laughs before stating, "You're embarrassing me, Tom. I'm not 'that' great..."
With the corners of his smile rising, Thomas replied, "Not yet, perhaps. But there is a reason Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and I have decided to follow you. You have the capacity and the temperament to make the impossible a reality..."
Feeling uncharacteristically sheepish, Lucy scratched the back of her head and adopted an awkward smile. She wasn't good with compliments or receiving praise, so she kind of wanted to punch Thomas in the face to get him to stop. Before she could, a tremendous explosion erupted a few kilometers from their position, culminating in a column of water nearly a kilometer high and several across erupting from the sea...
Reacting quickly, Thomas pulled Nami and Vivi close, shielding them with his body as both a shockwave and a wall of vaporized water impacted the Going Merry and everyone onboard. Usopp was nearly sent flying off the quarterdeck, but Lucy caught him with her outstretched arm while Zoro attempted to cut through the shockwave with a vicious, determined grin on his face. He was ultimately unsuccessful, but he managed to create a noticeable 'channel' within the wall of vapor before it promptly collapsed and impacted him like a truck...
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Nearly a full minute after the shockwave rippled across them, leaving a heavy mist permeating their surroundings, Thomas released Nami and Vivi from his embrace. The former adopted an awkward smile as he did so, but before she could think to express her gratitude, Vivi abruptly pounced at him, linking her arms around his neck and planting a kiss on Thomas's lips. Afterward, she continued dangling from his neck, whispering, "My hero..." in a sultry tone.
Adopting a wry smile, Thomas replied, "Maybe not..." before setting the confused Princess down and surveying the damage to the Merry. Their main sail had been ripped to shreds, and the secondary mast had been torn off completely. Nami's tangerine trees had also taken a considerable amount of damage, shedding most of their leaves and tangerines...
Before Vivi could ask what Thomas meant, the figure of Caenis popped out of the sea, landing on the deck with a triumphant smile on her face. The explosion was the result of her 'igniting' her Divine Core, so while it was true that Thomas had protected Nami and Vivi from harm, him asking Caenis to eliminate the Island Eater was the reason they were in danger in the first place...
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(A/N: Big boom...)

Like many of the islands in the Grand Line, Little Garden had a river running through its center. Explorers in the distant past carved such channels to ensure their ships could moor safely, outside the influence of Sea Kings. Thus, after sailing around the island's perimeter for several minutes, the Merry began making its way inland, propelled by Caenis's power.
After reaching an area with a suitable clearing, Zoro dropped the anchor, prompting Lucy to remark, "This place smells like adventure...!" from her perch atop the Going Merry's figurehead. Before running off, however, she turned back and shouted, "Tom! Can you ask Beni to prepare me a lunch? I'm going to go explore the island...!"
As Benienma served under Thomas, Lucy rarely told the petite sparrow girl what to do. Instead, she always went to Thomas first, respecting the peculiar yet well-defined hierarchy within the crew.
Nodding his head, Thomas turned to Benienma, asking, "Do you mind preparing a few bentos? We're going to be stuck here a few days, and I imagine Zoro will want to go hunting or training while we're here."
With the amount of damage the Merry had sustained, it would take at least a week for Caenis to complete the repairs. Zoro had already donned his bandana/blindfold, so it was obvious he planned to use the delay to hone his Observation Haki against some of the most ferocious creatures from the Prehistoric Era.
Thumping her non-existent chest, Benienma responded with a curt, "Understood, dechi!" before hurrying to the kitchen. In the process, she nearly ran into Karoo, Vivi's horse-sized duck. It had been sleeping inside the lounge when the explosion occurred and was just now poking its head out since the ship had stopped.
As Karoo made its way over to Vivi's side, the blue-haired Princess gave it an affectionate caress before looking to Thomas and asking, "Will you be going ashore? If so, may I accompany you...?"
Adopting a wry smile, Thomas replied, "I will be going ashore, but I don't plan to explore just yet. I'm a fairly cautious guy, so there are a few things I want to confirm before heading out."
Inserting herself into the discussion, Nami asked, "Does it have anything to do with those giants you mentioned...?"
Shaking his head, Thomas revealed, "Broggy and Dorry are honorable warriors from Elbaf. Unless we go out of our way to attack or antagonize them, they'll probably greet us as guests. Being trapped on an island for a hundred years makes them pretty accommodating to guests..."
Before Nami could ask why the duo had been fighting, Thomas went on to answer her initial question, stating, "I'm more concerned about Baroque Works. With the amount of time that's passed, we should expect at least one or more groups of agents to surprise us."
Agreeing with Thomas, Vivi supplied a nod and appended, "Mr. 3 and his partner, Miss Goldenweek, often spend their free time at a nearby resort island known as Kyuka. If the Unluckies spotted us while flying overhead, there's a good chance they arrived at Little Garden before us."
Undaunted by the news, a vicious grin developed across Zoro's face as he remarked, "Sounds interesting," before leaping off the Merry and onto the shore, still blindfolded. He had already mastered the basics of sensing his surroundings and detecting life forces, so he was fairly confident he could hunt and fight without removing his bandana. Rather, even if he received a critical injury in the process, he was 'determined' to do exactly that...
Though he trusted that Zoro could care for himself, Thomas called out, "Watch out for ticks! And if you encounter a member of Baroque Works, send out a signal! Even if you can take care of them yourself, it's better to be safe than sorry...!"
Without turning around or responding, Zoro raised his hand to indicate he had heard Thomas's warning before disappearing into the dense jungle. In his wake, Nami asked, "Is there a particular reason you warned him to be cautious of ticks...?"
Adopting a slight deadpan, Thomas replied, "Nah, I just say random stuff for no reason whatsoever..."
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Narrowing her eyes, Nami was about to call Thomas out for being rude but ultimately decided against it. Fortunately, he wasn't the only person onboard the Merry who was knowledgeable about the Grand Line. Once Vivi heard Thomas mention ticks, a specific species popped into her head, prompting her to divulge, "There is a type of tick native to the surrounding isles known as a Kestia Tick. If you get bitten by one, there's a possibility you'll contract a rare illness known as Five-Day Disease. It got that name because, without treatment, you'll be dead within five days of contracting it..."
Blinking in surprise, Nami asked, "Seriously? And there are ticks like that on this island...?"
Since it was a good opportunity, Thomas gave a curt nod, appending, "Indeed. For that reason, and many others, we should prioritize finding a Doctor before reaching Alabasta. Sir Crocodile is known to store poison in his hook, and Alabasta is home to many poisonous plants and animals. I can summon Asclepius in the event of an emergency, but we shouldn't be overly reliant on him and the other members of the Wild Hunt..."
As she was waiting for Benienma to return with food, Lucy decided to join in on the conversation, stating, "Tom's right. Caenis and the others are too powerful. Before we enter the new world, I want to recruit a Cook, Doctor, Musician, Shipwright, and Helmsman. We can't always rely on Tom and his Spirits."
Though he wanted to say they 'could' rely on him, Thomas knew there was a reasonably high probability that his path would diverge from the Straw Hats, at least for a short while. Lucy and Zoro were growing much stronger, much faster than he was. He was training hard to keep up, but his ability to peruse his status made it clear his progress was stagnating. Unless he achieved a major breakthrough, such as obtaining a Divine Core, he wouldn't be able to keep up with the monsters awaiting them in the New World...
Exhibiting a startling amount of awareness, Lucy adopted a broad smile as she confidently asserted, "If the people in Alabasta need him, I think Thomas will stay and lend them a hand. Once he's done, he can always fly over to us on Astolfo's Hippogriff. It's a lot faster than our ship, so he can catch up to us in no time."
Surprised and elated by Lucy's words, Vivi grabbed Thomas's arm and asked, "Is it true, Tom? Will you really be staying in Alabasta...!?"
Smiling wryly, Thomas admitted, "I have given it a bit of thought. Alabasta will take time to recover, so I was thinking about training there and giving you a hand in restoring your Kingdom..."
Reading a little too much into Thomas's words, imaginary hearts appeared in Vivi's lilac eyes before she narrowed them and clung happily to his arm. The thought of him departing shortly after Crocodile's defeat had worried her greatly. Now, even if he just stuck around for a few weeks longer, she was confident she could 'convince' him to return there once he completed his journey abroad.
Interrupting the awkward tensions that were starting to build, Benienma emerged from the galley with a large rucksack of neatly wrapped onigiri, passing it over to Lucy and cautioning her not to eat anything she hadn't checked for poisons or parasites. In response, Lucy just snickered before bounding into the forest, ultimately disregarding Benienma's warnings as she swung from tree to tree with her stretchy arms, collecting any fruits and vegetables she happened to pass...
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With nothing better to do, Thomas enjoyed a lengthy lunch with Vivi, Nami, Astolfo, and Atalanta before spending a few hours revitalizing the damaged tangerine trees.
Though Reinforcement Magecraft couldn't really 'heal' things, it could promote growth and natural recovery. The amount of Mana required was tremendous, but with a functionally infinite amount, Thomas only needed time.
Observing Thomas's actions alongside Nami, Vivi muttered, "Your power truly is miraculous. Not only can you turn sand into fertile soil, but you can even promote the growth of plants and animals..."
Adopting a smile, Thomas responded, "This is just the tip of a very large iceberg. Once I master this power, anything becomes possible. Right now, I'm primarily focused on strengthening my body and learning how to alter my size at will..."
Raising her brows, Vivi asked, "Why would you need to change your size? I think you're fine just the way you are."
Since Benienma was present, sitting between the two beauties, Thomas's smile became wry as he asked, "Do you want the honest answer...?"
Though she could already guess where things were headed, Vivi adopted a 'serious' expression as she replied, "I would..."
Inhaling a deep breath, Thomas ceased pumping Mana into the tangerine trees, facing the trio before answering, "Though I honestly wouldn't mind settling down with a single good woman, I've decided to live 'freely' until I reach the end of this journey..."
Adopting a serious expression, Thomas revealed, "It should be obvious by now, but I'm not originally from this world. In order to trespass this one, I had to form a contract with a righteous yet devilish entity. He's the person who gave me the Mana-Mana-no-Mi, and, in exchange, I need to do him a favor once I attain my dream of standing at the pinnacle of the world..."
Meeting Vivi's surprised gaze, Thomas's expression and tone softened as he added, "I'm not sure what he will ask of me, so I intend to live this life to the fullest. To that end, there are people I'd like to encounter, places I'd like to explore, and, as shameless as it sounds, women I'd like to sleep with. That's one of the reasons I tried to discourage you...while I sincerely want to help people, I don't consider myself a good person..."
Before Nami or Vivi could respond, Benienma adopted a frown, asserting, "Master is a very kind and considerate person. You should not speak ill of yourself, dechi."
Recovering from her momentary stupor, Vivi gave an affirming nod as she placed her hand over her chest and added, "Benienma's right. Even if you have a somewhat...passionate nature, it doesn't change the fact that you desire to help others. So long as you remain the good and honest man I know you to be, I will support you with all my heart..."
As Thomas had expressed his intention to sleep with other women even before they had sex, Vivi wasn't going to condemn him for it now. She was a little surprised by the revelation that he was from another world and had made a deal with the Devil, but it was far from the strangest thing she had heard or experienced.
Hearing Vivi's heartfelt words, a discernible layer of moisture developed across Thomas's eyes. She was the best woman he had met and infinitely more than he deserved. If she asked it of him, he would probably give up his ambitions completely. What made her so exceptional was the fact that she never would...
Shattering the rosy atmosphere, Benienma gave an approving nod before asserting, "You will make a good Seishitsu, dechi. Once Master becomes one of the rulers of this world, you will serve him well as his official wife."
Surprised by Benienma's statement, Vivi issued a confused "Eh...?" before tilting her head adorably to the side. She had considered asking Thomas to become her consort, but the notion that she might be the one to marry him seemed so...outlandish. That, and a little exciting...
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(A/N: Benienma best wing-birb...)

With the last vestiges of his self-restraint thoroughly quashed, Thomas surprised Vivi by picking her up by the pits of her arms and placing her on the bed.
"Lay on your back...I'll take care of the rest..." said Thomas, his voice deep and expression fiery.
Though she suddenly felt a lot more nervous, Vivi gave a curt nod before lying on her back and habitually covering her breasts. This was her first time, so while she was confident she had made the right choice, she was still a little worried...
Peeling away Vivi's pure white panties, Thomas took a moment to admire her faintly glistening vulva and sparse blue pubes before squatting down and prying apart her legs. He used to hate going down on women, but he had gotten over such inhibitions during his time with Caenis. She refused to suck his dick unless he returned the favor by eating her out, so he had gotten fairly used to having the bronze-skinned beauty sitting on his face.
Surprised by Thomas's actions, a startled "Hyaaaaan...!?" emanated from Vivi's throat as she instinctually grabbed his hair. She had 'researched' the relations between men and women, but it still felt wrong to have someone put their mouth and nose near the place she peed...
Despite her misgivings, Vivi did not attempt to stop Thomas. She trusted that he knew what he was doing, so she did her best to endure, even as his tongue invaded her folds. She instinctually closed her thighs around his head, but Thomas was able to pry them open without much effort, holding her in place until the sounds emanating from her throat became tinged with pleasure.
Though he didn't bring her to climax, Thomas spent several minutes ensuring that Vivi's immaculate pussy was prepared to receive him. He was also beginning to feel a little impatient, so he rose to his full height, surprising the blue-haired beauty as he shed his pants and whipped out his cock.
Seeing Thomas's penis, Vivi's eyes widened as she softly inquired, "I-Isn't that a little too big...?"
Adopting a smoldering look, Thomas replied, "I'll be gentle..." as he began lubricating his cock against Vivi's glistening folds. She eventually propped herself onto her shoulders to get a better look, so Thomas took his time ensuring his dick was coated thoroughly before parting her vulva with his glans and sinking a few centimeters into her surprisingly accommodating depths. There was a brief sensation of rigidity around his glans, but Thomas pushed through it with unexpected ease, prompting Vivi to issue a faint, "Whoa..." as her eyes widened in shock.
As it was his first time having sex with someone native to the world of One Piece, Thomas was just as surprised as Vivi. He had expected the loss of her virginity to be a bloody and painful affair, but he managed to sheathe himself in her pussy in a single go. She was pleasantly tight, as could be expected of a virgin, but it was almost like her body was made to accommodate even larger appendages...
Attributing the peculiar revelation to 'anime logic,' Thomas began to move his hips while supporting Vivi's legs. The ease at which he had penetrated her caused most of her apprehensions to evaporate, so she laid back with a smile, her purple eyes focused on him as her fleeting discomfort quickly turned to pleasure.
Catching Thomas a little off guard, Vivi's smile became more prominent as she calmly remarked, "You don't have to be gentle..."
Moving his hands from Vivi's thighs to her waist, Thomas began pistoning her with greater but controlled force, causing a satisfying 'clapping' sound to echo through her room. As he did so, Vivi took the initiative to raise her legs in an M pose, linking her hands behind her knees to make it easier for him to move before extending her tongue and giving him a playful wink.
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As he wasn't knocking against Vivi's pelvic wall, Thomas decided to stop 'playing around,' surprising the blue-haired Princess by lifting her from the bed, stealing her lips, and fucking her in a standing position. The sudden transition caused her pussy to clench, but it did little to hamper Thomas's movements.
With his pelvis completely flush against Vivi's, a realization donned upon Thomas. Despite his tremendous size and girth, enough to cause even Caenis a bit of discomfort, he could not reach the deepest parts of Vivi's vagina. She also had no trouble accommodating him, almost like he was 'just average' despite packing more meat than most porn stars...
While doing his best to bring Vivi to climax, Thomas thought ("I'm starting to understand how someone like Toki was able to be in a relationship with a monster like Oden...").
Though Thomas couldn't recall their exact heights, he knew that Oden was at least twice the height of Toki, somewhere in the realm of 12'6'' feet, or roughly 382cm tall. Despite this, the two were happily married and able to produce offspring, a reality that had confounded many within the One Piece Community. Now, seeing Vivi gobble up his 24.6cm without any discomfort, Thomas was starting to understand just how 'monstrous' the women in One Piece were...
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Despite the sky outside beginning to illuminate due to the rising sun, Vivi exhibited no obvious signs of fatigue as she sat atop Thomas in a cowgirl position, hands over her head as she 'danced' atop his cock. Losing her virginity was significantly less painful than she anticipated, and the longer she and Thomas went at it, the greater the pleasure she felt. Thus, even after several hours had passed, her body completely caked in sweat, she continued grinding against Thomas's cock with an enraptured expression on her face.
Feeling Thomas twitch inside of her, a naturally bewitching smile adorned Vivi's face as she narrowed her eyes and asked, "Are you about to cum...?" in a sensual, throaty tone. She had already taken a contraceptive, so she didn't mind if Thomas came in her once, twice, or even ten times. Instead, she leaned forward and began licking his nipple, allowing Thomas to sink his fingers into her ass and piston her at his discretion.
Though it was his thirteenth time cumming, Thomas's ever-increasing Mana Capacity, combined with the Lesser Regeneration he had gained from eating Benienma's cooking, allowed him to produce semen at a rate comparable to a Doujinshi protagonist. He couldn't have imagined doing such a thing a year ago, but his continual Reinforcement and his 'training' with Caenis had paid off tremendously. Had it not, he wouldn't have been able to keep up with Vivi despite the fact she was a virgin just a few hours prior...
Feeling Thomas's warmth fill her insides, a pleasured shudder permeated Vivi's body, eliciting a soft yet sonorous moan from her throat. She never knew how pleasant 'creampies' could be, so she was eager to receive her next. Unfortunately, just as she rose to a seated position and was about to suggest a change in position, Thomas preempted her, expressing, "I need to get cleaned up and meet with my crew. As enjoyable as this is, we can't keep fucking the entire day..."
Though Thomas's words caused her to feel a little embarrassed, Vivi suppressed her shame to inquire, "Can we continue just a while longer? I've never felt this way before..."
Without considering his response, Thomas nodded his head and replied, "We'll continue in the bath..." before rising to a seated position, cradling the blue-haired beauty, and scooting off the bed with his cock still inside of her. Then, as she clung to his body like a koala, he made his way to the bathroom, enjoying a nice, nearly two-hour 'bath'...
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At Vivi's insistence, Thomas handcuffed her to one of her bedposts before parting ways to meet up with Lucy, Nami, Zoro, and Usopp. By the time he reached them, they had already been waiting for several hours, prompting Usopp to ask, "What took you so long? We've already eaten breakfast and loaded most of the supplies we'll need onto the Merry."
Without missing a beat, Thomas replied, "I was gathering information and hashing out the details of our plan with Miss Wednesday. The person we'll be taking down is one of the major players in Paradise, so it never hurts to be cautious..."
Though she narrowed her eyes slightly, Nami didn't call Thomas out and divulge what he was actually doing. Instead, she stated, "I already gave everyone a barebones explanation of the plan. Any idea of the response time of our enemies...?"
Nodding his head, Thomas replied, "The lower-ranking members each possess steam-powered paddle ships, so they could reach us within seven days if departing from the nearest base. If they decide to play it safe and form a blockade, however, we're looking at a timeline of around a month."
Hearing 'one month,' Lucy's expression immediately morphed into a frown as she replied, "I don't want to wait that long. We should just set sail and fight them as they appear. If they don't, we'll beat them up once we reach Alabasta."
Instead of trying to argue that it was 'safer' to wait, Thomas adopted a smile and replied, "Few plans survive contact with the enemy, so I don't mind going with the flow. It's ultimately your decision to make, Captain."
Adopting a toothy smile, Lucy immediately shouted, "Then let's set sail! I'm not going to become Pirate King by sitting on my butt and waiting for the enemies to appear! Let's go, go, go~!"
Before Lucy could get too excited, Nami interjected, saying, "According to that Igarappoi fellow, it takes five days for the Log Pose to attune to the next major island. He gave me an Eternal Pose that can take us directly to Alabasta, but our ship is too small, and we would run out of supplies long before we reached it."
Nodding his head, Thomas appended, "That will be a recurring issue until we upgrade or acquire a new ship at Water 7. Entering the second half of the Grand Line with a Caravel is impossible since we'll need to dive under the Red Line to reach it. The currents in the deep sea are too strong for any ordinary ship, so we'll need something made from Adam's Wood if we want to avoid a watery grave."
Though he was originally going to protest the acquisition of a new ship, Usopp swallowed his words when he heard Thomas mention how they would be entering the New World. Fortunately, Thomas had factored in his protests, adding, "If our new ship is large enough, it might be able to house the Merry within it. If that proves impossible, we can incorporate some of its parts into our new ship or moor it at Water 7 until we complete our journey. It all depends on how much money we have saved before we reach the legendary shipyard."
Hearing there was a possibility of incorporating the Going Merry into their new ship, a contented smile developed across Usopp's face. At the same time, Lucy issued one of her characteristic 'Shishishi~' type laughs before remarking, "You think of everything, don't you, Tom?"
Adopting a smile of his own, Thomas replied, "I just want everyone to be happy and to make the most of our time sailing together. Besides, Merry is as much a member of our crew as everyone else. Even if it's just a piece of her keel, I'm sure she would like to accompany us till the end."
While Nami adopted a somewhat thoughtful expression in response to Thomas's words, Zoro, Lucy, and Usopp smiled approvingly. The former wasn't nearly as attached to the Merry as Usopp was, but the thought of abandoning it just because it was 'weak' made him uncomfortable. As for Lucy, the Going Merry's sheep-themed figurehead was her favorite place to sit. If given the chance, she would gladly recycle the wood to make an actual chair...
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(A/N: One Piece is a very magical world (O w O)...)

Chapter 50: Power Scaling