Dalton, visibly shaken under Raja's stormy glare, took a cautious step back before stammering, "F-follow me, quick!"
Vivi blinked, her face a mix of shock and horror. "Wait, Raja The goofball Wizard now act as real pirate?!"
Raja strutted forward like a seasoned villain, wand sparking ominously as he grinned. "Fear the Wizard King, princess—Demon is my middle name!"
Sanji rolled his eyes, lighting a cigarette. "Thought it was 'lunatic.'"
BZZT!
A tiny lightning bolt zapped Sanji's shoe, making him jolt mid-puff.
"Silence, smoke addicted chef!" Raja smirked.
With Usopp, Vivi, and a hoverboarding Sanji (carrying Nami like a royal litter), they followed Dalton through the snowy wilderness. Their journey was interrupted by a towering Hiking Bear, claws gleaming in the dim light.
"PLAY DEAD!" Usopp shrieked before dramatically flopping into the snow, arms sprawled like a tragic hero.
Dalton sighed, unfazed. "No need, they're gentlemen." He bowed deeply.
The bear, surprisingly polite, bowed back.
Raja, ever the showman, swept his cape back and telepathically sent a greeting. "Yo, fuzzy pals! Give my crew a lift to the castle, and I'll hook you up with honey."
The bear tilted its massive head in curiosity. Raja smirked and conjured a golden cup of honey out of thin air.
POOF!
The bear sniffed, slurped it down, then froze. A deep, soul-shaking moan escaped its throat. "Oooooooh…"Its paws trembled with sheer bliss.
Then, in perfect bartering fashion, the bear growled in his mind, "Ten drums for the trip!"
Raja grinned. "Deal, big guy!"
Dalton gawked. "You… talked to it?"
Vivi rubbed her temples. "What's next? Bear lift service?"
Luffy, already perched atop a bear's head, grinned. "Bear rides are comfy!"
Raja roared, "OI, CAPTAIN! Don't rude-ify the bears, or no lunch for you!"
Luffy pouted. "But it's fluffy!"
Sanji chuckled. "He's got a point—bear fur beats your hoverboard, magic man."
Raja scoffed. "Ungrateful peasants!"
Meanwhile, back on the Merry, Zoro flexed like a gym bro, shirtless, his body fully healed thanks to the Super Soldier Serum.
"Good as new… Time to grind!"He grabbed anchor chains and swung them in massive arcs.
WHOOSH!
Karoo watched in awe, his beady duck eyes shimmering.
Then… CLANG!
Zoro tripped, tangling himself in the chains. "Stupid snow!"
Karoo waddled over, pecking at the mess.
"What're you looking at, duck?!"
Karoo quacked sassily.
Zoro groaned. "Fine. You're my spotter."
Dalton welcomed the group into his cozy home. "Rest here—the bed's yours."
Vivi immediately tucked Nami in, piling blankets like a snow fort. Raja zapped a "Cozy Glow Rune."
BUZZ!
Golden sparkles filled the room, instantly warming the air.
"Sleep tight, witch!" Raja said, satisfied.
Dalton sat with them, squinting at Vivi. "You… look familiar."
Vivi let out a nervous, high-pitched laugh. "Nope! Just your brain playing tricks!"
Raja smirked. "She's got princess vibes, huh?"
WHACK!
Vivi smacked him on the head.
"Shut it!"
Dalton sighed. "Drum Rockies is where you'll find Dr. Kureha—the 'witch doctor.'"
Raja clapped. "Perfect! Luffy, Sanji—bear-ride up there!"
He conjured "Heat Runes,"glowing vests appearing over them.
Luffy cheered. "Bear adventure!"
Sanji winked. "For Nami-swan, anything!"
Dalton warned, "Use the side route. The main path has Lapahns—nasty snow bunnies."
Raja's eyes sparkled. "Bunny chaos?! Tempting! But I have another matters to attend."
Dalton sipped his tea. "Drum was a medical utopia. Then five pirates led by 'Blackbeard' destroyed everything."
Vivi frowned. "Blackbeard's never heard of them sound's like bad news."
Usopp shivered. "Five guys did that?! I'd need five pants changes!"
Offshore, The Bliking surfaced—BOOM!
Chess smirked. "Drum Island—ripe for the taking!"
Dalton paled. "Not again…"
At the island's edge, Raja pulled out his Magical Den-Den Mushi.
"Just landed," a young voice answered. "Where you at?"
Raja grinned. "Edge of chaos—stay put!"
He conjured a hoverboard—POOF!
"Chaos Cruiser, engage!"
ZOOM!
He skidded to a stop before Sabo, Revolutionary Army's Chief of Staff.
Raja struck a dramatic pose. "I'm Raja, Supreme Wizard Vice-Captain! Bow, mortal!"
Sabo smirked. "Nice cape. Vintage or thrift?"
Raja gasped. "Vintage chaos couture!" and caught his hand in evil smile.
POOF!
They teleported to Titan Cave in Little Garden.
Sabo staggered. "WHAT THE—?!"
Titan, the Baboon King, loomed. "Boss! Who's this skinny human?"
Raja smirked. "Sabo—VIP guest!"
Sabo squinted. "Baboons… okay, sure."
Raja leaned in, "So, spill—your past?"
Sabo shrugged, "Dunno—amnesia since I was a kid. Grew up with Dragon's crew."
Raja grinned. "Wanna remember your past? I got memory magic!"
Sabo gaped. "You serious? What do I do?!"
POOF! Raja conjured a glowing orb with evil smile " Come to the Dark side Blonde."
"Step one: brace yourself for epic flashbacks, pipe boy!"
To Be Continued...