Chapter 44 - Order of Shinobi (1/2)
The story went the same as the original timeline with Luffy following Ace everywhere regardless of all dangers and such. In the meantime, Leo calmly watched everything while practicing Luffy's fruit Gum Gum no me and it's various attacks which Luffy will develop in the future.
One day Ace abandon Luffy who gets captured in the hands of Porchemy of the Bluejam Pirates which were searching for Ace. Luffy with all his willpower refused to give out any info regarding Ace and sabo. Seeing Luffy like this and realizing the situation Ace along with sabo rush to rescue Luffy from the hands of Porchemy, Ace failing to use the element of surprise was about to be attacked when Leo appeared out of nowhere in front of him blocking all attacks on Ace and pushed back the attacker, Sabo using the momentum attack Porchemy from behind as Ace who after recovering from the shock have rescued Luffy and then using the opportunity to run away.
The trio ran away in the meantime Leo pretended to have a tough time also followed after time shortly.
Ace who was questioning Luffy suddenly felt a slap across his face and went on the ground after flying a distance, then went on to slap the other two who were watching from the sidelines with there mouth in the shape of O.
Leaving them on the ground Leo walked away.
After the incident, the trio becomes close with each other which after some time leads Sabo to move in together with Ace and Luffy.
Meanwhile, Leo started learning observation Haki which was collected from the Marines headquarters by the shadow unit which had infiltrated it earlier, Using his mind into a singular task at full capacity, Leo sat in the same place for more than 4 months watching even the tiniest details of water falling from the leaf or a caterpillar moving slowly Villagers down below the mountain doing their daily life activity. Little by little expending the range of his Observation Haki.
Arcnologia due to exemplary results were selected to be bought into Top academic class where the kids who either had High potential and are on the track of becoming become a top leader within Marines in the future or the relatives of Higher up within Marine who wanted to use nepotism to provide best for their relative and wellwishers. He was also adopted by the Vice-admiral which had earlier picked him up. With Hope in charge of everything as a Moderator, everyone did their task without requiring any assistance from Leo.
Leo after practicing observation Haki for 4 months decided to develop his sword style. Using the Arc of embodiment and observation Haki, Leo started practicing the sword artwork he was already very proficient in various kinds of Sword fighting styles due to his experience in SAO and Naruto world but he regardless decided to incorporated a new single-handed style which worked with the techniques his team has collected for him. Leo's team has already collected all the techniques whether they are of CP branch of Marine or the fighting and sword style of the likes of Shark and his crew who didn't eat a devil fruit and sole relied on various skill and fighting styles. Probes in the sky in invisible form spied on everyone stealing everything which was deemed useful.
Hope from time to time informed Leo about the trio causing troubles or fighting each other, Leo without any mercy always beaten them and when Luffy and others would complain about it he would just say this is his fist of love. Soon one day Hope informed Leo that Ace had stolen the wine from Curly Dadan. Seeing this Leo moved where Luffy and Sabo were, soon Ace arrived and was surprised to see Leo also present here, Giving a big smile Ace came forward taking out 4 small cups and purposed the cup of sake for brotherhood for life, seeing all three smiling like Idiotes Leo also giving a small smile to both Luffy and Sabo and said in a low voice: As we today take this vow, I as your big brother will always be there for you three. Hearing this the trio started laughing loudly like idiots again, feeling embarrassed Leo punched all three again and disappeared in thin air again.
With everything over Leo decided to go out. He went to Dadan family informing them he is leaving while also leaving notes for the three newly made brothers of his stating that as big brother He has to get stronger quickly to protect the three thus have decided to leave the island and go on to explore the world also stating that they too should leave when they reach the age of 17 and that he will be waiting for their name to be heard.
With the things with the trio completing, Leo moved onto one of the Helicarrier which was closest and was working on the genetic mapping of different species which morphed into a higher form of life due to exposer of heavenly energy.
Everyone within the alliance was already a war veteran was had fought at least 2 or more war during their lifetime in Naruto world and were very interested in learning Haki and such thus everyone including the people who previously chose to stay within the world seed came into being and started training on their own. Many have already claimed fruits which were found by the teams, Leo had already declared that the timeline of the original story should not be derailed thus the fruits which were shown throughout the series till the Battle of Marinefort were left untouched while rest found were either collected or were put under observation by the alliance. The battle of Marinefort was when Leo and his team which wants to take part will appear in front of the world.
With the period of 9 years remaining before anything remotely interesting happening, Leo and the rest of the 10 Helicarrier who weren't assigned any tasks moved near the bubble as near it almost all life was the extent and powerful beast could be found to train on it.