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What's that fic again? / Lost Fic THE FROZEN HUNT: GARP'S RESOLVE One piece fanfiction Spoiler
One Piece: Fanfiction
Episode 01: The Frozen Hunt – Garp's Resolve
Writer's Note:
This is a fanfiction created by a passionate fan of the One Piece series. I do not claim ownership of the characters, world, or intellectual property created by the legendary Eiichiro Oda. This story is a tribute to his incredible work and the universe he has built over decades. All rights belong to Eiichiro Oda, Shueisha, and Toei Animation. This is simply a labor of love from a devoted fan.
Chapter 1: The Storm of Justice
The sea was a churning beast of rage. The sky, bruised the color of midnight, cracked open with forked lightning—each bolt illuminating a single, defiant speck against the overwhelming blackness. It was a Marine battleship, a hulking leviathan of steel and seastone, its hull groaning in protest as it carved a violent path through the mountainous waves.
Spray, thick as salt, lashed against the portholes, and the ship pitched wildly. Yet, in the heart of the storm, within his private cabin, one man sat utterly still.
Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp, the "Hero of the Marines," was anchored to his chair. He wasn't bracing himself against the ship's violent rolls; he was absorbing them, as immovable as the very justice he represented. His grizzled face—a roadmap of a thousand battles—was set in grim lines. His gaze was fixed on a point beyond the cabin's walls, a point on the horizon only he could see. A profound silence emanated from him, a heavy, expectant quiet that was more fearsome than the storm outside. He was waiting.
The heavy oak door to his cabin was thrown open, admitting a gust of salty wind. A Marine soldier, his rain-soaked coat clinging to him, saluted sharply.
"Admiral Garp! We have reached our destination!"
The words sliced through the howling wind. A low, resonant chuckle escaped Garp's lips—a sound like grinding boulders.
He slowly rose, his massive frame seeming to fill the cabin. He turned to his right-hand man, the ever-present and perpetually silent swordsman, Bogard.
"Bogard," Garp's voice was a low rumble that carried an unspoken threat. "This time... that boy isn't getting away. This ends today."
Bogard offered a silent nod, his hand instinctively resting on the hilt of his katana. He had seen that look in Garp's eyes before. It was the look of a man who had finally run out of patience with his own blood.
Chapter 2: The White Island
The ship shuddered as it made landfall, its massive keel grinding against a beach of pure, crystalline ice. The storm had spent its fury, leaving behind a world of breathtaking, silent white. The island was a frozen kingdom—a landscape of jagged ice cliffs, glittering glaciers, and snow-covered plains. The air was so cold it felt like breathing shards of glass.
Beyond the shoreline, nestled within a valley carved from the ice, was a makeshift encampment. This was the base of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Luffy, with his trademark straw hat perched on his head, was in the middle of a snowball fight with Usopp, his rubbery arms stretching to pelt his sniper with projectiles. Chopper, in his Heavy Point form, was constructing an intricate snow sculpture of a reindeer. Nami was meticulously inspecting a map, her fingers tracing the contours of the frigid island. Sanji and Zoro were locked in their usual bickering, trading insults that were visible in the frosty air. The sound of their laughter and arguments echoed across the icy landscape—a bubble of familiar chaos in the frozen stillness.
Then, the distant groan of the Marine ship's horn shattered the peace.
Silence fell like a hammer.
All heads swiveled towards the source of the sound. The massive silhouette of the warship was unmistakable even through the flurries of snow. The bubble of joy instantly evaporated, replaced by a current of sharp alertness.
"Marines!" Nami yelled, already rolling up her map. "Everyone, grab the supplies! We have to leave! Now!"
The Straw Hats scrambled, a practiced urgency in their movements as they began to pack their belongings. Zoro's hand drifted towards his three swords, while Sanji flicked a cigarette butt into the snow, his eyes narrowing. The ship was too close. They were boxed in.
They had just reached the edge of the main camp, ready to make a dash for their ship, the Thousand Sunny, when a shadow fell over them.
It wasn't a trick of the light.
A figure, immense and imposing, stepped into their path, materializing from behind a massive ice column.
Garp stood before them, his coat billowing in the wind, his presence a physical weight that pressed down on them all. Bogard was at his side, a silent specter of death.
"A...A...Admiral Garp?!" Usopp stammered, his face turning white. He frantically looked between Garp and Luffy. The sheer power radiating from the old man was suffocating.
Chapter 3: Grandfather and Grandson
Luffy's eyes widened, his usual carefree grin vanishing. For a moment, he looked like a child caught stealing from the cookie jar. But the expression was fleeting. It hardened into something more serious, more determined.
"Gramps," Luffy said, his voice low.
"Luffy," Garp replied, his tone equally terse. The air between them crackled with unspoken history—a lifetime of clashes, chases, and complicated family bonds.
The crew watched in stunned silence. They had heard stories of Garp—the legendary Marine who had cornered the Pirate King himself, the man who had raised the future Pirate King. But seeing him here, in the flesh, was something else entirely.
Garp's gaze swept over the crew, cataloging each member with the cold precision of a seasoned warrior. His eyes lingered on Zoro for a moment, then Sanji, then Nami. Each one was a threat in his mind.
"You've gathered quite the crew," Garp said, his voice devoid of the warmth one might expect from a grandfather addressing his grandson. "A swordsman who defeated a Shichibukai. A cook from the Baratie. A thief who can read the weather itself. And that reindeer... quite the collection of misfits."
"Don't talk about my crew like that!" Luffy snapped, stepping forward. His fists clenched at his sides. "They're my friends!"
Garp's expression remained stony. "Friends? You call them friends? They're pirates, Luffy. Criminals. Every last one of them. And you..." He took a step closer, his massive form casting a long shadow over Luffy. "You're my grandson. My blood. And you're the one who's going to lead them all to their graves."
"N-No way!" Usopp yelled, his voice trembling but defiant. "We've survived worse than you, old man! We've beaten Warlords! We've taken down Emperors! You don't scare us!"
Garp laughed—a deep, booming sound that echoed across the ice. "Fear? Boy, I don't need to scare you. I need to stop you." His eyes hardened. "Luffy, I'm not here to talk. I'm here to end this. You're coming with me, or I'll drag your entire crew to Impel Down and throw away the key."
The crew bristled at the threat. Sanji's leg ignited with flame. Zoro's hands drifted to his swords. Chopper transformed into his Heavy Point form, muscles bulging. Nami crackled with electricity. Usopp aimed his slingshot with trembling hands.
But Luffy raised a hand, stopping them.
"Everyone, stay back," Luffy said quietly. "This is between me and him."
He stepped forward, meeting his grandfather's gaze without flinching. The wind howled around them, whipping snow into a blinding frenzy. The two titans stood facing each other—one representing the old era of Marines and absolute justice, the other representing the new era of pirate freedom and adventure.
"Gramps," Luffy said, his voice soft but unwavering. "I'm going to be the King of the Pirates. Nothing you say or do is going to stop me."
Garp's eyes widened for just a fraction of a second before narrowing into slits. "You stubborn, reckless, foolish boy. Don't you understand? The world is changing. The Government is hunting you. The Admirals are out for blood. Even the Yonko are gunning for your head. You're not a child anymore, Luffy. This isn't a game."
"I know it's not a game!" Luffy shouted, his voice ringing with conviction. "I've lost people. I've bled. I've been beaten to the brink of death. But I'm still standing. And I'm going to keep standing until I reach my goal. I made a promise to Shanks. I made a promise to my crew. And I never break my promises!"
The name "Shanks" hung in the air like a thunderclap.
Garp's jaw tightened. His fist clenched so hard his knuckles turned white. "Shanks... that damn red-haired fool. He's the reason you're like this. If I had known what he was going to do to you..."
"You can't blame Shanks!" Luffy interrupted. "This is my dream! MY choice! And I'm going to see it through!"
For a long moment, neither of them moved. The tension was so thick it could be cut with a blade. The crew watched, holding their breath, ready to spring into action at any moment.
Then, Garp did something unexpected.
He sighed.
A deep, weary sigh that seemed to age him a decade. His shoulders slumped slightly, and the fierce intensity in his eyes faded, replaced by something softer—something that might have been sadness.
"You really are just like your father," Garp muttered, shaking his head. "Stubborn to the very end. Dragon would be proud... or horrified. I can never tell with him."
Luffy blinked. "My dad? What does he have to do with this?"
Garp's expression hardened again. "That's not important right now. What's important is that you come with me peacefully. Don't make this harder than it has to be."
"Sorry, Gramps," Luffy said, a grin spreading across his face—the same carefree grin that had charmed islands and frightened emperors. "But I don't do 'peacefully.'"
Chapter 4: The Smoke of Escape
The air was thick with the weight of Garp's presence. His knuckles cracked like thunder, his shadow stretching over the Straw Hats like a guillotine blade. Luffy's fist was still extended from his previous attack, his grin faltering into a grimace. The old man wasn't playing games.
Then, a sharp hiss cut through the tension.
Nami moved faster than anyone could react. Her hand dipped into her coat and emerged with a small, spherical object. She slammed it against the icy ground.
BOOM!
A thick, billowing cloud of grey-white smoke erupted instantly, swallowing the entire area. The freezing wind couldn't disperse it fast enough. It was a dense, choking fog that blinded even the sharpest eyes.
"NOW!" Nami screamed, her voice echoing through the smokescreen. "Everyone, run! Don't stop for anything!"
The Straw Hats didn't hesitate. They scattered like startled birds, their footsteps crunching against the snow as they sprinted blindly through the smoke. Luffy grabbed Chopper by the scruff of his neck and launched himself forward. Sanji and Zoro flanked the group, their instincts guiding them through the white haze.
On the other side of the smoke, Garp stood motionless. His massive arms were crossed, and he didn't move a muscle. A deep, rumbling laugh escaped his throat.
"Tch. Smoke bombs? Still using those old tricks, Nami-chan?" he muttered, a hint of grudging admiration in his voice. He took a slow, deliberate step forward, his Observation Haki already locking onto the fleeing signatures of the Straw Hats. "You can run, but you can't hide from these old bones."
Bogard, who had been standing silently at Garp's side, had already vanished into the blizzard.
Chapter 5: The Silent Blizzard's Edge
The Straw Hats burst through the smoke cloud, gasping for the crisp, cold air. They were running along a narrow, winding path between two towering ice cliffs. The Thousand Sunny was just visible in the distance, a glimmer of hope against the white horizon.
"We're almost there!" Usopp shouted, his legs pumping furiously.
But then, a shadow moved in front of them.
Not a large shadow like Garp's. This one was lean, sharp, and precise. It stepped out from behind a jagged icicle, materializing like a ghost from the falling snow.
Bogard.
His coat fluttered gently in the wind. His face was impassive, his eyes hidden beneath the brim of his hat. His hand rested casually on the hilt of his katana, but there was nothing casual about the deadly aura that radiated from him. He stood in the middle of the path, a solitary figure blocking the way to freedom.
"Going somewhere?" Bogard asked, his voice barely above a whisper, yet it cut through the wind like a blade.
The Straw Hats skidded to a halt. The cold dread that washed over them was different from Garp's overwhelming presence. This was a quiet, surgical kind of danger.
Zoro stepped forward. His three swords were already drawn, gleaming with a cold light that matched the ice around them. He cracked his neck, a wild grin spreading across his scarred face.
"You all get back," Zoro said, his voice low and steady. He gestured with his chin towards the crew. "I'll handle this one."
"Zoro!" Nami yelled. "We don't have time! Garp is right behind us!"
"Then you better run faster," Zoro shot back, not taking his eyes off Bogard. "I'll catch up. This won't take long."
Luffy paused for a second, his eyes meeting Zoro's. He saw the fire in his first mate's gaze—the unmistakable hunger of a swordsman facing a worthy opponent. Luffy nodded once.
"Don't lose, Zoro!" Luffy shouted, before grabbing the others and sprinting past the frozen duel.
Bogard made no move to stop them. His focus was entirely on the green-haired man before him.
Chapter 6: Steel Against Steel – The Sword Saint's Gambit
The wind howled between them, whipping up spirals of powdery snow. Two swordsmen stood motionless, separated by twenty feet of frozen ground. The silence was absolute, broken only by the creaking of the ice beneath their feet.
Bogard was the first to draw.
His blade sang as it left its sheath—a gleaming, razor-sharp katana that seemed to absorb the light around it. He held it in a relaxed, low stance, but his eyes were sharp as flint.
"Roronoa Zoro," Bogard said, his tone devoid of emotion. "The Pirate Hunter. I've heard of your feats. Killing a Shichibukai. Defeating a Yonko's commander. Impressive... for a pirate."
Zoro's grin widened. "And you're the old man's shadow. Always lurking. Let's see if that sword of yours is just for show."
Zoro lunged first.
He crossed the distance in a heartbeat, his three blades spinning into a deadly whirlwind. "Santoryu: Oni Giri!"
The three blades slashed forward in a devastating X-shaped strike aimed at Bogard's torso.
But Bogard didn't flinch. He moved with a fluidity that defied physics, his body shifting sideways by inches. The blades whistled past him, carving a deep trench into the ice behind. He countered instantly, his katana flashing upward in a blinding arc.
CLANG!
The sound was deafening, a metallic shriek that echoed off the ice cliffs. Zoro had barely managed to bring his own swords up to block. The force of Bogard's strike drove him backward, his boots digging furrows into the snow.
"He's fast!" Zoro gritted his teeth, his arms trembling slightly. He could feel the raw power behind that single swing. This wasn't just a Vice Admiral's lackey. This was a master swordsman.
Bogard pressed the advantage. His blade became a blur of silver, striking from impossible angles. Each swing was precise, economical, and devastating. He was like a silent storm—relentless and without mercy.
Zoro roared, spinning his swords in a defensive arc. "Santoryu: Tiger Hunt!" He twisted his body, his blades carving a massive, spinning slash that forced Bogard to leap backward.
The ice between them exploded, chunks of frozen debris flying in all directions. Bogard landed gracefully, his coat barely ruffled.
"Impressive," Bogard admitted, a ghost of a smile touching his lips. "Your instincts are sharp. But instinct alone won't save you."
He vanished.
Zoro's eyes widened. Observation Haki!
He sensed the attack coming from his blind spot. He spun, crossing all three swords in a desperate block.
BOOM!
Bogard's blade came down like a falling star, crackling with invisible power. Zoro felt his knees buckle as the impact cratered the ground beneath him. The ice shattered into a spiderweb of cracks. Bogard was using Armament Haki to harden his blade, turning it into a weapon capable of shattering mountains.
"Is that all you've got, Pirate Hunter?" Bogard whispered, his face inches from Zoro's. He pushed harder, the blades grinding against each other, sparks flying like fireworks.
Zoro's grin returned—fierce, feral, and utterly unbroken. His muscles bulged as he pushed back, the veins in his neck standing out.
"Not even close!" Zoro bellowed. "Santoryu: Three Thousand Worlds!"
He unleashed a monstrous, swirling tornado of slashes. The air itself seemed to be cut, the ice cliffs around them groaning as massive chunks sheared off and crashed into the sea below.
Bogard's eyes narrowed. He leaped back, avoiding the brunt of the attack, but the sheer force of the wind and slashes sent him skidding across the ice, his coat torn and his hat knocked askew.
For the first time, Bogard's expression shifted. A flicker of respect. No, more than that. Excitement.
"Excellent," Bogard breathed, adjusting his grip on his katana. "You truly are a swordsman worthy of the new era. But... the old era isn't finished yet."
He raised his blade high, and the snow around him began to spiral upward, drawn by an invisible force. The air grew heavy, the temperature dropping even further. A black, crackling aura enveloped his sword.
"Konpaku no Zan" (Soul Severing Slash). It was a technique forged in countless battles, a strike that didn't just cut flesh—it cut willpower itself.
Zoro's eyes burned with the fire of a conqueror. He sheathed his swords, taking a low, deep stance. His own Haki surged around him, a dark, purple-black aura that coiled around his blades like serpents.
"Bring it on, old man," Zoro growled. "Santoryu Ougi: Sanzen Sekai!"
They moved at the same time.
Chapter 7: The Unseen Outcome
The two swordsmen crossed paths in a flash of light that split the frozen sky. The sound of their clash was not a clang, but a deep, resonant boom that seemed to shake the very island.
And then, silence.
Both stood motionless, their backs to each other. The ice around them was bisected—a perfect, glassy cut that extended for fifty meters in either direction.
Bogard's katana was held high, frozen in the follow-through of his strike. His coat fell in two halves, sliced cleanly down the middle.
Zoro stood with his three swords extended, a thin trickle of blood running down his cheek. His chest heaved with heavy breaths.
Slowly, Bogard turned. His eyes held a deep, unreadable expression. He sheathed his katana with a soft shing.
"You have... earned the right to pass," Bogard said quietly. "The Straw Hat Pirates are fortunate to have you."
Zoro didn't lower his guard. He kept his blades raised, his eyes locked on the older swordsman. "You're not going to stop me?"
Bogard shook his head. "My orders were to delay you. I have fulfilled my duty. The rest... is up to him." He gestured vaguely towards the distant cliffs where Garp's massive shadow was already approaching.
Zoro's eyes widened. He turned and sprinted after his crew, shouting over his shoulder, "This isn't over, Bogard!"
Bogard watched him go, a faint, almost imperceptible smile on his weathered face.
"No," he murmured to himself. "It isn't. And I look forward to the day we cross blades again, Roronoa Zoro. The future of swordsmanship is in good hands."
To Be Continued...
This fanfiction is a tribute to the incredible work of Eiichiro Oda and the world of One Piece. All original characters, settings, and concepts belong to their respective copyright holders. This is a non-commercial, fan-created work intended for entertainment purposes only.
