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Recent content by CrystalGauntlet

  1. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Special Chapter: The Fractionless.

    Another cold, magenta-sky evening fell over the desert. The wind blew over the sand, creating dust clouds and a hollow, scraping sound. Under the darkening sky, two cloaked figures trekked through the desert, their faces concealed. One was considerably taller than the other. In the distance, a...
  2. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #12: The Eternal Water.

    The hot sun shone brightly over the desert's endless sea. Its rays beamed on the Straw Hats, Vivi, Ace, and Ann. Except for Kuwagata, Vivi, Ace, Ann, Zoro, Sanji, and Nami, everyone else hunched over, sweating bullets, tongues hanging out. Chopper lay on Kuwagata's back, riding piggyback...
  3. CrystalGauntlet

    Got my first negative reply last night. Yay me.

    Got my first negative reply last night. Yay me.
  4. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #11: Portgas D. Ann.

    It had been over a week since the Straw Hats set sail from Drum Island for Alabasta. Kuwagata had been confined to bed because of Vivi. After scolding him for fighting Zoro, she had pulled rank as the princess of Alabasta and ordered him to rest, especially since he had undergone surgery not...
  5. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #10: Kuwagata's Acceptance.

    Kuwagata and Negikuma raced through the Blue Road on the sleigh, with the snow hitting their faces. The reindeer galloped through the snow at amazing speeds. They weren’t as fast as Kuwagata’s top speed, but they were getting the job done. But even if he wanted to run ahead, his body still...
  6. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #9: Blue Road through the Purple Village.

    Kuwagata stood beside Negikuma before a massive wooden fence that surrounded a vast section of the snow island, with a massive door in the center. At the center of the door, a sign read, “Blue Road: Beware of the creatures that dwell.” “This is the entrance to Blue Road. Are you ready?”...
  7. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #8: The journey to the Island of Snow.

    The Straw Hats gathered around a single bed, their faces etched with concern or devastation. Sanji appeared the most devastated, tears streaming down his face. Kuwagata and Vivi gathered closer around the bed, revealing that Nami was lying under the covers with a medical thermometer. Vivi wrung...
  8. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #7: Ms. Goldenweek.

    Everyone in the clearing fell silent. Even Mr. Three, so smug moments earlier, could only stare, his jaw hanging open. Mr. Five and Miss Valentine exchanged amused, curious glances, clearly enjoying how quickly the situation had spiraled out of control. Vivi’s eyes widened. “No way… Kuwagata...
  9. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #6: The Island of Prehistorics.

    In the hammock-filled room, Kuwagata lay down once more in one of them. He slowly opened his eyes, struggling a bit at first. His vision was blurry for a few seconds before it adjusted to the light. His head felt tight and light, as if he had just woken from a long dream. He tried to sit up but...
  10. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)

    I'm sorry you didn't like this chapter much. I wrote this to give Kuwagata arc long enemies and goals and to demonstrate that Kuwagata isn't part of the crew yet. If you stick around, it gets better.
  11. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #5: World's Most Dangerous Bounty Hunter.

    The dimly lit library fell eerily silent as the maid and three bounty hunters entered without permission. The only sound was the soft crackling of the fire burning brightly in the massive fireplace. The bounty hunters exchanged nervous glances, sweating not from the heat but from the infamous...
  12. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #4: Whiskey Peak.

    “What?” That was the first thing Kuwagata said when the residents of Whiskey Peak cheered and applauded their arrival. They seemed genuinely happy and excited that a group of pirates, minus him, had come to their island. The air was filled with the joyful sounds of the Whiskey Peak residents...
  13. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)

    The white spots are a result from his devil fruit. Similar to Kuma's paws when he ate the Paw Paw fruit. Kuwagata and Luffy are physical equals. Luffy is more unpredictable.
  14. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)

    Glad you’re enjoying it. Anything else you like, or want to ask?
  15. CrystalGauntlet

    One Piece Kishi no Kabuto (Entering Paradise Arc)
    Threadmarks: Treasure Map #3: Kuwagata and Nami’s past.

    In a dimly lit room aboard the Going Merry, the Straw Hats sit in front of Kuwagata. Most stared at him, anticipating what he would tell them. However, not all the Straw Hats were here, since Nami wasn't in the room. Unbeknownst to them, Miss. Wednesday and Mister. Nine eavesdropped at the door...
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