Zanji stood by his window overlooking the sea. His ship was safely docked at the light house. things were going smoothly so far, he had yet to have a run in with the marines. But his plans for power were nowhere near begining in fruition.. He sighed and walked over to his desk and pulled out his chair and took a seat. He dipped his pen in a ink jar and gently tapped it against his hand. Something was missing in his crew something somewhat flashy but also something that could help him or his crew mates. His mind wandered back to the giant mechanical rocot from the fight on jaya. Now there was a machinery he would love to have to add to his own arsenal. Oh yes indeed but nothing quite as large as that oh no, he wanted to be secretive.

He needed to word this carefully. he wanted this suit to be fitted perfectly to his needs. He pressed the pen down on the paper and and wrote on it. "Dear kincaid i hearby woud like to request your services for a project of your worth and caliber, I am not sure if you rember me but we met once on the revolutionary islands port My Name is Zanji D ryotoji and this project i ask of you is i hope to your liking for the reward will be vastly great. My request may seem trivial and insignificant but i would ask for your assitance. he exo suit stands at about 7 feet tall (or larger depending on the size of the person) and is made for defensive capabilities. I wish for you to build me a exo suitThe exo suit is made of durable titanium in every section of the suit except for the retractable arm guards (covering the forearm), which are made of seastone. Equipped within the exo-suit are two air pressure cannons, one in the chest and one in the back.

As the suit moves, the kinetic energy is transferred into wind energy, allowing it to release a blast of wind up to 30m away with destruction capabilities according to how many posts the suit has been actively moving. Each post increases the cannons capabilities by 1 tier with it capping at Tier 4 strength. The suit also has compartments on the hands and feet which open up, allowing the user of the suit (in this case the eater of the Mera Mera no Mi) to project flames out of his hands/feet. This can be used for novice flight capabilities or simply as a flamethrower to rid the battlefield of enemies.

I can supply you with the air cannon schematics happily. As for the materials i wish the suit to be made of titanium and seastone arm guards. Hoping to see you inperson ill be located in pirates den island.As for the payment i am sure you and the revolutionary army would benefit greatly from the reward, im sure your familiar with the paw paw devil fruit which i have in my possesion which i am willing to provide as your payment.

Sincerly ,
Zanji D ryotoji, Captain

With that he smiled and folded the letter and placed his crews insignia on a wax seal and sealed the letter closed. he would take this to the post office on the island and have it pririty shipped. He had heard that there were some revolutionaries gathering from both alabasta and on drum. He hoped luck was on his =side and so he would leave his ship and head into town. Barging first in line to the post office through a line of people as he pulled out his wallet and slamemd down the letter and looked at the post master. His wanted posted was pinned up againstthe wall and smiled. " damn that is one handsome fellow." The post master looked and double took hsi jaw dropped. " " Alright i don't want any trouble nor will i cause any i want this letter sent priority express free of charge." The post master blinked and carefully took the letter and slid it into the express bin. the mans voice shook " it'll be there within a day or two. Zanji smiled and reacehed into his pockets and put his wallet away and stroleld out the office quietly whistling heading back to his ship. His deed has been done.

(Zanji Exit)

Back on Alabasta:

Oi Captain, you're back. Looking a little worse for the wear. Old Mei greeted Cyrus as he limped down the dock. Zoe had made it back to the ship at least an hour before Cyrus while Cyrus had gone to visit a very old friend in private after the events in the arena. Yeah, I've felt better. Do me a favor and radio down to Yuri, I'll need him to take a look at these puncture wounds. Cyrus said as he made his way up the gangplank and onto his ship. Old Mei looked at one of the grunts who immediately nodded and picked up the Den Den Mushi, dialing down to the infirmary in the bowels of the ship. Oi, before you head down, this letter came for you. You just missed the bird actually. Old Mei said, passing the sealed envelope to her captain who thanked her before pealing open the top.

Reading carefully, Cyrus was hardly interested in it. Some punk kid probably looking for a free piece of tech to ride around in. It wasn't the first letter and it certainly wouldn't be the last. However, the very end is what caught his attention. Apparently this punk had gotten his hands on a very rare piece of fruit. Cyrus whistled as he read about the mention of the Paw Paw no Mi. Now that would be a nice little treat to have in his possession, if whoever this was even had it. Yuri, I need a paper and pen please. Cyrus said as he walked through the doors of the infirmary to his crew doctor. The tall medical man turned and looked at Cyrus limping towards him, concentrating on a tiny piece of paper in his hands. Really? That's what you need me for? Not the gaping holes in your shoulder and thigh? Yuri asked, shaking his head incredulously. Cyrus paused and looked down at himself, blood soaking through his clothes from the wounds, Oh right, that too. Yuri sighed and handed his captain some paper and a pen before getting to work on the wounds while Cyrus crafted his own letter.

Dear Mr. Ryotoji,

First of all my name is Cyrus or Mr. Kincaid, not Kincaid. That's important to know. You're clearly a man that knows what he wants and while I respect that I have to admit that at first I simply disregarded your letter as a trivial desire for a handout. It wasn't until the mention of your payment that I decided to take you seriously. The suit seems easy enough to craft, though I'll have to return to Drum and use my lab there to actually get the work done. Seeing as this letter is stamped Twin Cape Lighthouse I assume that's where you are and where you sent it from. We'll set sail for there immediately, though these damn mail birds are surprisingly fast. I expect the letter will get to you at least two to three hours before my own arrival. Please meet us at the docks with the payment in your possession. We will pick you up and bring you back to Drum so you can be outfitted and oversee the production of your suit. I ask that you show me the payment but I will not request it from you until your product has been delivered to your liking.

I must remind you Mr. Ryotoji, should you be lying about this particular payment I will show you pain far greater than anything you've ever experienced for daring to waste my time like this. I look forward to our meeting.

Regards,

Cyrus Kincaid

Cyrus completed the letter, folded it and placed it within an envelope, HEY YOU! he called out into the hallway where a crew member was walking by, Come here. The man looked around, confused for a moment before realizing Cyrus was talking to him and entering the infirmary. You need to stop moving or I'm going to overlap the stitching. Yuri said, still patiently toiling away on his captain's wounds. Here, make sure this gets mailed with the next bird you see and tell Old Mei to set sail for Twin Cape Lighthouse. We're taking a bit of a detour on our way home. Cyrus said, pressing the letter into the crew's hand. Are you almost done? Cyrus asked Yuri as the nameless crewman ran out to carry out Cyrus's orders. Yuri for his part looked up at his captain with a look that could turn men to stone before focusing on his stitching again.

Back on Alabasta end

OOC: Post meeting us at the docks, say you saw my ship coming in or whatever.

(reentry)

Days went by and he stood at the docks with his crew. Oh sure he had gone out in cases of boredom and exploration. but on his return trip he found a messenger bird with a letter attached to it. he smirked happily and quickly outstretched his hand and pat the bird on the head and undid the letter. He then lifted the bird into the air and watched it fly off into the distance. He smirked happily at the simplicity of the creatures life. It had so much freedom in a way to be able to soar through the sky when it pleased. It reminded him why he wanted to become a pirate he wanted to have freedom.

He took the letter and opened it and read it over a few times a wide smile on his face he crumpled up the letter in his hand into a paper ball and ignited his hand and tossed the burning paper over the side into the sea his hand returning to normal afterwords.. It seems his trade request had been accepted. He smiled and turned towards hisashi. " Hishashi get the men together and prepare to set sail soon we are expecting a guest and we will be following them." Hisashi nodded his head and zanji returned to his quarters walking across the wooden planks slowly. It seems having acquired this fruit was truely a good stroke of fortune. He was getting his prized suit he wanted and of course getting perhaps a business relationship with cyrus.

He closed his door to his room and walked to his closet and pulled up a false bottom board on his dresser. He reached down into his hiding place and pulled up the devil fruit and held it in his hand. So much fuss over such a small and nasty tasting thing. However he had heard rumors of its capabilities. He however decided that the revolutionary army could use the little boost in firepower after the marie joise escapade. He smirked and grabbed a small wooden treasure chest and placed the fruit within. He had time to kill so he would nap for about two hours only to be disturbed if it was necessary. His crew knew better he had taught them that so he slept. Time passed then he heard a knock at the door and a crew man pushed it open. "sir ship coming in i think its your guest." Zanji nodded his head and climbed out of bed and put on a fresh white dress shirt and black pants. He stepped out into the afternoon sun with the box in hand as he stood upon his ship walking his way towards the docks. He would wait till the ship came into docks until then remaining silent and stone faced.

OOC: Travel completed (well over 1 hour)

Cyrus watched a single man come down to the docks and stand patiently waiting as The Dreadnaught pulled up alongside the wooden docks. His men jumped off the ship, tying it down and securing it to land while people busied themselves topside. As Leopold passed him, Cyrus grabbed the massive Mink's forearm, stopping him. Tell Zoe and the others to be on guard. I can't imagine we'd have any problems but I'd rather not take the risk. Leo smiled and nodded back to his captain in acknowledgment before continuing in the direction he had been going. As the gangplank was lowered onto the docks, Cyrus sighed and straightened his jacket before moving towards the docks. Cane in hand he strolled down the plank of wood and onto the docks themselves, tipping his hat to Zanji has he approached.

Mr. Ryotoji I presume? Pleasure to meet you, Cyrus Kincaid at your service. Cyrus said, sticking out a hand in form of greeting. Whether Zanji took it or not didn't matter as Cyrus would continue, I had no intention of staying on this island longer than it took to pick you up, so if you're ready let's head out. If you have a ship of your own we can simply escort you back to my lab or you're more than welcome to ride with us. Naturally I'll drop you off here, or wherever you want really, after the job is done. If I may be so bold as to ask to see the payment before we do set sail. It'd be an awful shame for everyone if you were lying this whole time. Cyrus asked with a pleasant yet dangerous smile. He didn't want to scare Zanji off, but he also wanted the younger man to know that his time was not something to be wasted.

Neah watched a man with a green striped hat and a cane disembark from the ship that had just arrived. He instantly recognized the man and nodded politely as he made his way down towards him. He nodded his head and gave a polite and courteous half bow since his hands were full. However he never once did take his eyes off the man. He was carrying very precious cargo after all anyone could just show up and attack him and rob him of his prize. He grasped the mans hand and shook it in friendship. "I to am at your service as well cyrus kincaid." He released the hand shake and carefully looked about out of the corner of his eyes.

He spotted his crew watching him from the ship and glared out of the corner of his eye. This was not there business unless he had instructed them otherwise. however curiosity is not a sin so he would let them slide since they were unarmed at the current moment. He brought his fullest attention back to Cyrus and looked him in the eyes and spoke kindly. "those arrangements are perfectly reasonable, my ship and I will follow yours to your lab and you will escort us back."

He smirked and gently caressed the top of the wooden box in which was stored the traded good. He looked at kincaid and could not sense and deception from him. "Of course you may examine it, it is your right as my contracted service to inspect payment, I may be a pirate but I am a honorable one and don't ever break my word." He smirked and gently opened the box and grabbed the devil fruit from the box holding onto it by the top of the fruit. Its spiral pattern almost reminiscent of tiny paw like marks it was the size of a cantaloupe. The fruit was a dark purple as he held onto it tightly. If he sensed any sort of deception he could incinerate this fruit in a instant. he may be honorable man but not everyone is like himself. "Are you satisfied with the payment Cyrus I do not wish to keep it out in the open like this."

OOC: Who's Neah? NPC?

Cyrus smiled, pleased that arrangements were going well and everything seemed to be in order. Zanji seemed a reasonable man if nothing else. As the man opened the box and held up the fruit, Cyrus stared at it, fascinated. He had only ever seen one other Devil Fruit in person before and that of course had been the Ope Ope no Mi, Well, as far as I know it appears to be authentic, though I can't say I'm a fruit expert of any kind. Cyrus said with a soft chuckle, Yes yes, please put it away. We wouldn't want prying eyes, hm? Well now that all that business is over and done with, unless there's something else you need to take care of it's probably best we shove off now, no? Cyrus would ask rhetorically as he turned back to his ship and raised his pointer finger, in a circular motion to his crew, signaling to them to start getting ready to move.

Turning back to Zanji, Cyrus would say, Well, my people and I will be waiting for you out in the bay. Once you're ready to go just follow us closely back to Drum. Cyrus turned to leave before remembering something and snapping his fingers, Oh right, tell your people to keep their eyes peeled. I personally didn't tell anyone about our little business transaction and I do so hope you weren't stupid enough to run your mouth, but you never know who knows what...you know? Cyrus smiled and offered a wink to his customer before finally boarding his ship and disappearing among his crew.

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OOC: Travel for Cyrus and Zanji to Drum starts now and will take 1 hour

OOC neah other character i lay as on a different site. sorry was half awake when i wrote my reply.

Zanji smiled happily as kincaid seemed pleased with the arrangements as well. at least he was able to find someone trustworthy to do business with. "Well i am glad to hear that you are pleased with the payment Cyrus." He nodded his head a happily in agreement as the man said to put it away. Many people would kill to have this devil fruit. He quickly and gently put it back in the box and shut it closed. "I believe you when you said you did not tell anyone about this transaction, i did not either after all this is very valuable cargo." He smirked and tucked the box underneath his left arm.

He watched the man signal his crew but he trusted him as they seemed to be preparing to get the ship ready to disembark. He nodded his head and turned about and headed towards his ship. He let out a high pitched whistle the crew stopping in there tasks all scrambled and would assemble on the deck. he would cross the plank and pull it up after he reached the deck. "Alright boys keep a sharp eye out we have business in drum and then were coming back. I don't want any monkey business stay alert and watchful we have a valuable cargo on board." His men saluted and said in unison "don't worry captain we have your back!" He smiled happily and would return to his quarters letting out a last shout "Alright boys follow that ship that just docked." He pushed open his door and proceeded into his quarters shutting the door behind him closed and returning the box to its hidden compartment.

(exit)
OOC travel verified with me heading to drum with cyrus.

[Re-entry from trip to Drum]

Well, here they were back from Drum to where Cyrus had initially retrieved Zanji for the transaction. The Dreadnaught had pulled into the docks and tied down, but Cyrus had told the crew to stay on the ship, except for those who had been tasked with retrieving the exo-suit of course. He wanted this to be a quick transaction so he could get back to Drum and then head to Baltigo for his own bit of business. Stepping off the ship, Cyrus was followed by three of his men with a hand trolley. On the trolley was of course Zanji's exo-suit. Cyrus expected the man who had been following him back from Drum would be smart enough to park his ship somewhere near The Dreadnaught so as to get this done as quickly as possible. Easy with it boys, we wouldn't want any dings or scratches on it before the customer pays us. Cyrus said with a slight chuckle as he waited for Zanji. Cyrus wasn't sure what he had planned for the Nikyu Nikyu no Mi once it was in his possession. Fruits like this one would sell for a beautifully high price on the black market, but with Drum doing so well lately he had absolutely no need for funds of any kind. His best option was to use it as a bargaining or bribery tool in the future, perhaps even offer it up to a high ranking member of the Revolution in exchange for a speedy promotion through the ranks. For now he would simply keep it safe and secret. If word got out that he had the Paw Paw fruit in his possession, there would be bounty hunters all over that in no time.

(Reentry as well)

Zanji smirked as he felt the change in weather immediatly. he could tell by hius crews spirits as well they were finally out of that winter island. It was so strange to him why a island on the grand line would be forever stuck in a perpetual winter limbo. But that was the grand line for you full of mysterious and dangerous things. He smirked as he pointed to his navigator at a spot across the docks on the opposite end of the dreadnought.  

He smirked and nodded his approval and said "park her over on the opposite side of our new business friends hisashi." His masked navigator nodded his head and turned the helm and slowly pulled in. he smirked as he watched his men furl the sails and watch as the ship smoothly sailed in and stopped a the dock side. His ship getting anchored and tied off to the dock. His crew drew the gangplank and positioned it at a angle as zanji returned to his quarters. He quickly grabbed the chest from his hiding pace in his dresser and walked back out. The chest safely tucked away beneath his right arm. Now it had come to it. He had gotten what he had requested and had now it was time to pay the piper.

He smirked and slowly walked down the gangplank and smiled and let out a whistle as he looked at his new exosuit. He smiled as he stopped in his tracks at the end of the plank as he saw them wheeling it towards his ship. He gave a wide smile and slowly walked about it. "the specifications I asked for the suit were met for I assume Cyrus, then again with this remarkable craftsmanship I shouldn't have to ask twice but precautions must be met with.": He wanted to touch the sea stone arm guards but in a way he shouldn't it would weaken him and it would show out his secret that he was a devil fruit eater. "I assume there's a activation switch from the outside or somewhere on the inside to trigger it so I can put this on and give you my end of the deal."

Cyrus smiled, his eyes lighting up as he saw Zanji walk over with the chest in hand. Ah yes, I had one of the bar tenders take a copy of your finger prints off a glass at the bar back on Drum. I uploaded the fingerprints into my computer and viola, the suit will respond to your touch and your touch alone. Simply place your hand on the chest, where the heart would be for a living creature, and it will open up for you to step into. Once inside the suit will close around and then power on, further instructing you and giving you options within its realm of capabilities. Once it's on you it can then shrink to about...hmmm... Cyrus held up his hands to represent how big the suit would fold up into, showing the size of a small backpack, yay big or so. Cyrus concluded, walking Zanji through the necessary steps for using his suit.

I have to add as well, before we part ways. Please feel free to contact me when or if that suit should need upgrades. It has my name on it now so I wouldn't want an inferior piece of tech running around if I can give it more. I'm afraid I'll be away on...business...for some time, but once that's completed I'll be back on Drum for quite awhile. So, like I said, feel free to contact me after that. Cyrus said, handing Zanji a card with his Den Den Mushi number printed on it, Now then, as for payment, I assume that's the fruit. Cyrus said pleasantly, recognizing the chest Zanji had shown him earlier with the fruit inside. He waited patiently for Zanji to hand it over, one hand on his cane, the other behind his back like a perfect gentleman. With his hand behind his back, Cyrus was prepared to open a ROOM at a moment's notice should Zanji, or anyone else for that matter, suddenly decide to change the terms of the deal up. He didn't feel any animosity or deceit emanating from the younger man, but it never hurt to be careful.

Zanji pulled his cigarette behind his ear and placed it inside his front pocket of his dress shirt and looked over at cyrus. His eyebrow raised in amazement as the man had been able to lift a fingerprint off the glass he had been using. He smirked and walked around and placed his hand upon the center of the chest and gently pawed his hand against the sleek black metal. He smiled and slowly walked towards the man known as cyrus and held out his arms the chest extened offering it to the man. "Wonderful work once again cyrus beyond even my expectations, you are definitely my go to man for purchasing new technology from, Yes inside is the payment we original agreed upon take it with my blessings and thanks." He took the den den mushi card wiht his free hand and pocketed it.

He set the chest with the fruit inside down at cyrus feet and walked towards teh suit and placed his hand on the location of where a human heart would be. the machine whirling to life as it opened up and neah stepped into it. He smirled behind his mask and looked about getting a feel for the machine. He slowly stepped off the dolly in which it stood on and he slowly and carefully walked towards his ship. He felt taller now and stronger. through the digitized screen he could see outside and he felt adrenaline rush through him. SO this is what it must of felt like when that man piloted that giant mechanical robot on jaya. He collapsed the mask showing off his head and gave a thumbs up towards cyrus. "Fits like a glove cyrus I hope you use well that payment, if you or the revolutionaries need help call on me and I'll be there to assist if I am able."

With that he turned and walked back onto his ship and deactivated the suit and appeared in just a plan black flight suit with metalic arm guards over him. He would retire to his quareters and remove the armor for now and relax in his room and think of his next set of plans to do. He could very well take over this island but he had a better island in mind. But he was not quite ready yet he needed just a few more men and with that he could probably do it.

(Zanji Exit)

Cyrus took the chest with a smile, popping it open to see the Nikyu Nikyu in all its glory. His heart sped up as he closed the chest and tucked it under his left arm, his right carrying his cane. I must say, it was a pleasure doing business with you. Best of luck with your endeavors and please feel free to keep in touch. I'm glad you like it. Cyrus said, nodding towards Zanji as he tested out the suit. It was a formidable piece of tech, that much was for sure. Zanji could run head first into an opposing army with that thing on and they wouldn't leave a scratch. Whatever the younger man had planned for that exo-suit wasn't Cyrus's concern however, so long as it didn't appear on the horizon of Drum Island, he wasn't concerned. Safe travels and best of luck to you sir, I hope we meet again soon. Cyrus said with a pleasant nod before turning and walking up the gangplank to The Dreadnaught. Looking to Old Mei he said, Alright, get us out of here and back to Drum. I know we've been sailing a lot these past few days but I needed to make preparations before we head to Baltigo. I uploaded new schematics to Aurora before we left and she should have completed them by now. After I pick them up and drop off this, he said, holding up the chest we'll set sail for Baltigo. Old Mei nodded in agreement before barking orders to the rest of the crew while Cyrus retired to his quarters.

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OOC: Trade complete

Cyrus receives Nikyu Nikyu no Mi
Zanji receives exo-suit

Zanji's Suit:

1 hour travel to Drum started now