Bringing in the audience.




So right before we begin the world that is being viewed is based on my Ragnarok Pirates idea. Enjoy.

SNAP

"What the heck?!" Came the surprised shout from newly crowned emperor Monkey D. Luffy found himself and his crew in a massive stadium and seated in some of the comfiest chairs they've ever sat in.

"What's going on here?" Nami demanded as she jumped out of her chair and tried to survey her surroundings. To her surprise however they weren't alone as what must have been thousands of other people.

And they seemed to be from all walks of life from pirate to marine to ordinary civilians as well as all different kinds of species ranging from giants and fisherman to tontata's. 'Is that Genzo?' She thought in disbelief as she saw the scarred man looking around frantically. Robin with a troubled look on her face voiced her opinion. "perhaps someone brought us here to torture us, and these seats are the last comfort were meant to experience." Robin theorized as straight faced as ever.

"Nows not the time for that robin!" Ussop yelled out, his eyes frantic as he spotted Kaya and the former Ussop pirates looking around confused and concerned.

"I'll say, It seems everyone is here." Franky muttered having already found Iceberg and the rest of Gally-Law as well as the Franky Family, and his much as he loved to see them he hated that he didn't have the slightest idea what was going on.

"Yeah friends and enemies." Zoro muttered having spotted many unwanted faces.

Marines

Enemies they had previously defeated.

He even spotted Mihawk with the rest of the Cross Guild and their eyes connected for a brief moment before the hawk eyed man turned away.

Still they were surrounded by a lot of unwanted faces. 'And I'm without my swords!' The green haired swordsman thought frustrated having instant noticed that his swords were missing and after a quick search the rest of the straw hats noticed their weapons were missing as well.

"Troubling but given how many of us has been gathered it's expected to take such measures." Jimbei muttered having noticed that while each group seemed to have been separated to prevent fighting it was probably for the best if any and all weapons were taken as well.

"Well what's the call Luffy?" Sanji asked having noticed his captain had been uncharacteristically quiet. When the Straw hats looked however they saw that Luffy was no longer his previous spot and instead walked over to the edge. "Hey Luffy." Ussop called but Luffy didn't seemed to hear them his eyes transfixed on another section.

"Ace." Luffy muttered and everyone's eyes snapped towards where Luffy was looking and sure enough there stood Portages D. Ace waving and smiling towards Luffy while Behind him a much healthier and younger looking Whitebeard stood much to the horror of the normal civilians, marines and most pirate crews assembled.

He was alternating behind laughing and smiling while embracing his sons who were hugging him with every bit of strength they have and glaring with every fiber of his rage towards none other than Blackbeard who was now shaking in fear at the sight of his old captain.

Shocked and in disbelief at seeing their captain's dead brother alive and well they quickly turned and true enough they were able to see their loved ones.

Kuina was reuniting with her father.

Banchina was having a meet and greet with Kaya and the Ussop pirates.

Sora was talking with laughing with Zeff about something.

Bellemere was embracing a sobbing Nojiko as Genzo and Nako were asking her countless questions.

Dr. Hiriluk was already getting swatted by Dr.Kureha but the later had tears running down her faces.

Nico Oliva and the acarologist of Ohara were in a mad discussion with what was happening.

Iceberg had tears running down his face as he, Granny Kokoro and chimney and Gonbe surrounded an elated Tom as the rest of Gally-Law were in awe at the sight of the legendary shipwright.

The populous of fishman island was a whirl of emotion as Queen Otohime was crying fully as her children embraced her and King Neptune wasn't even trying to hid his tears.

They even saw some of their old friends and allies reuniting with their loved ones. Such as Rebecca and her mother as well as Momo and Hiyori with their parents while Yamato was glowing in glee at meeting her idol.

(Please don't start about Yamato.)

"Just what is going on here?" Nami questioned in a daze as tears fell from her eyes as she kept her eyes squarely on her mother. Franky, Ussop and Chopper were bawling their eyes out and looking desperately for a way to get to their loved ones. Robin, Zoro, Jimbei and Sanji however were getting more suspicious.

"Everyone gathered with the dead even seemingly being relived and yet it appears were not allowed to leave and meet them." Sanji muttered having glanced around the room only to find while it's a massive and luxurious space didn't seemed to have an exit.

"On top of that all our weapons have been taken." Zoro added on feeling completely uncomfortable with knowing what happen to the Wado Ichimonji especially.

"Haki seems to have been disabled as well." Jimbei grunted, his frustration growing even more as the mysteries just kept cropping up. "Devil Fruit powers as well it seems." Robin shouted only to freeze as the impactions on the last one set in. "Devil Fruit powers?" Ussop muttered having managed to stop crying enough to hear this and fear instantly started growing in him. "BROOK!" Luffy shouted fear and worry consuming him for the safety of the musician.

Hower those worries were put to rest as something shot past him.

"C-Captain Yorki!" Brook still standing shouted rushing forward and seeing each ant every member of the Rumbar Pirates alive and well. However as he tired to get a better look his crew noticed something very different about him..

"BROOK!" Chopper screamed! "You're alive! Like Alive-Alive!" The doctor shouted in pure disbelief as the rest of the crew looked at him up and down as Brook now stared as his flesh covered hands.

"I am!" He shouted with the rest of the Straw Hats breathing out a sigh of relief. "That's a relief I was so worried." Chopper muttered only to notice Robin looking at him strangely. "Is something the matter Robin?" He asked only for the dark haired woman to tilt her head. "No but it's curious Chopper, If Devil Fruit powers are turned off how are you still talking?" She questioned with  Chopper gasped at her as if just realizing this himself.

"Hey guys." Franky muttered his eyes catching a shimmering on the stadium floor. It appeared humanoid though their features remained faded and unrecognizable  but it was that was all that anyone could make out as the figure seemed to faze in and out of existence.

"Greetings everyone." As one everyone jumped as the words seemed to have been spoken as if  the speaker was right next to them. "Apologizes for suddenly snatching all of you away.. Rest assured you'll all be returned to the very moment you were taken once our business here is finished." The voice who even the children in the audience figured to be the figure spoke as it flew high into the air.

"But where are my manners? I am your host and I welcome you to my little theatre?" The figure introduced with a bow. Immediately discussions broke out between everyone though none seemed brave enough to directly confront the figure. Even the straw hats seemed hesitant given the situation.

"So what do you guys think?" Sanji asked his eyes locked on the figure and ready to defend Nami and Robin at a moments notice. "We should start trying to find out any information we can get on this Host of ours.." Robin suggested.

"Oh and what information would you be after Nico Robin?" The straw hats gave a yelp as Host appeared feet away from their space. "Well Miss. Robin what kind of would you want?" Host asked again. Robin grunted uneasy before speaking. "Well a name would be a good start would be a name." She requested as Host tilted his head. "My name?" He spoke in amusement getting a nod from the woman. "Yes you said you're our host but surly there must be some other name you go by." She reasoned.

Unknown to Robin the marines and various other government agents were leaning forward. If they could get this criminal's name than they'd known who to arrest later for what had to be the largest kidnapping attempt in history.

As for the host they just scratched his chin. "My name huh? Not the first question I thought you'd have but hey what the hell?" He shrugged. "If you're looking for a name just call me Cam." The now named Cam answered causing almost everyone  in the stadium to blink . "Cam?" Ussop questioned not thinking it would be so plain and lackluster. "Yup." The figure nodded.

Over with his crew Kid snorted. "Oh what pathetic name. One that matches the man behind the curtain I'm sure." The red haired captain sneered getting chuckles from his crew. "You know that's rich coming from you Eustass"

(Apologies if anyone reading this is named Eustass.)

Kid's smirk turned into a nasty sneer as Killer's laughter increased. "Oh yeah forgot about the smiles for a second." Cam muttered and there was a low ringing in the air. "That should do it." He muttered before turning to float back into the center of the arena. As this was going on Killer fell silent. "Killer?" Kid asked concerned as the 1st mate shakily reached for his helmet before taking it off and revealed his now frowning face.

"The effects of the smile." Killer smiled before a true triumphant smile reached his face. "It's gone!" The massacre soldier cheered in elation soon joined by the rest of the Kid Pirates. It wasn't just Killer that was cure however as the people of the former leftover town were smiling true smiles of joy as tears filled their eyes at as their nightmare had finally ended. None however were more happy than Toko who hadn't let go of her father since being reunited.

Back at the center of the arena Cam retook everyone's attention. "Alright now let's get down to wby we're all here." He spoke only to get interrupted. "Hey screw you buddy! You can't just do you please especially to Captain Buggy!" One of the members of Cross Guild shouted and was soon joined by others.

"Yeah Captain Buggy's a legend! He won't take this crap from you!"

"You better let everyone here go before you make him angry or he'll make you pay!"

"Captain Buggy's destined to rule the world one day, so you better end this now!"

As for Buggy the clown himself he was shaking in fear, something he had been doing since they arrived here and it was only worse here now that he was being pushed to the front by his idiotic followers. He took a quick glance towards Crocodile and Mihawk for help but they stares made it clear he was on his own.

Within seconds he was at the edge of their sittings and trying his best to put on a brave face. "W-W-Well I-!" He started only to get interrupted by a pirate from another crew. "They're right none of us care  why you brought us here! Send us back now or you'll regret it!" The pirate shouted.

"Indeed. The marines have no tolerance for students like this." A vice admiral giant rumbled. As more and more pirates, marines and even civilians started yelling, not noticing Buggy breathe a sigh of relief Cam just floated there. Their body laugue showing no signs of discomfort.

'I probably should have figured something like this would happen." The figured mused. 'Still it'll be a good transition to this next bit. Cam slowly raised his hand and as he did so a pressure started t build. Not one that inflected pain but one that was noticeable enough to get everyone to quiet down. "Would. Charlotte Linlin, Kaido of the beast, Marshall D. Teach and Spandam of CP0 please step forward."" He requested and the 4 walked to their edges of their sections though Spandam had to be pushed forward by Lucci who was intrigued.

"Alright we're here. Now what do-."

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Blackbeard never finished his question as without warning the 4 exploded into showers of blood.

"Holy crap!" Luffy shouted not believing his eyes at seeing 3 emperors getting massacred so easily.

"Damn it this just got more complicated." Law muttered a troubled look on his face as Corzon who spent the last few minutes overjoyed to see Law again was silent as sweat rolled down his face.

"You can't be serious!" Kid growled through gritting his teeth at seeing some of the strongest in the world wiped out like common cannon fodder.

The rest of the watchers were horrified not only at such a brutal and sudden display but at the fact that 3 emperors could be wiped out so easily. Their crews however were talking it the hardest.

"MAMA!" The Big Mom pirates shouted in absolute horror at the death of their mother while a few out right fainted as their minds shut down. The most effected were her own children who's expressions ranged from crying their eyes out to glaring with all their hatred towards the one responsible.

The beast pirates were in a gaping in shock at where their commander once stood. King however was enraged and tried to fly at the one responsible only for the pressure on him to increase and force him to lay on the ground where he could only glare hatefully at their host.

The Blackbeard pirates for the most part were between two mindsets. Either they were trying to figure out how they could take over the entire crew for themselves or they were scared shitless about what this meant now that their admiral was gone and how they could remain one of the Yonko.

As for CP0 each took a single glance at the remains at the former CP9 leader before returning their attention to the center.

"Now I was planning to cover this later but now seems as a good time as ever." Cam spoke before gesturing to the stains. "That is what happens when someone try's something funny.  I've taken your physical abilities, Haki, weapons, devil fruits and any other ways to fight.:" Here the host let out a tried sigh. "But there's always someone who thinks they can be clever so let this be a warning to you." Cam muttered before his eyes began to glow a dark purple. "I see everything here and I hear everything too. If someone, anyone tries something funny against me or anyone else well let's just say you'll be lucky if it's as quick as that." Here Cam once more gestured to the stains. "Understand?"

Here everyone could only nod. Even the most stubborn and prideful of those gathered such as Luffy and Kid could do was grit their teeth and give confirmation less they end up the same. Seeing the confirmation Cam gave a nod. "Super." He cheered and with snap the 3 emperors and Spandam returned all panting and sweating heavily.

"What the hell was that?" Blackbeard trembled as she shook violently "It happened in less than a second and yet the agony felt like it was going on for years." He muttered under his breathe glancing around only to flinch at the blood thirsty grins on the Whitebeard pirates faces, no doubt pleased with the treatment the traitor was receiving.

Kaido and Big Mom were in similar states however their feeling were vastly different. Big Mom was seething in rage. 'That little shit!' She thought furiously. "I'll make him pay for humiliating me like that in front of so many people!' She thought. A moment later she froze as what must have been Cam's head turned and she thought she could make out a welcoming smile, as if daring her to act on her impulses and see where they get her. The woman could only growl and look away.

Kaido however despite himself was grinning. "Worororo! It appears this world isn't done entertaining me just yet!" He laughed having thought he experienced the most exciting part of his life during the raid on Onigashima where despite his defeat he had the most fun he could ever remember. 'And now another interesting person appeared.' He thought wondering just what other abilities their host had.

Unknown to most of the other spectators, 6 more audience members were breathing heavily and sweating heavily and it shouldn't be a surprise given that they two had just returned from being stains on the wall. These 6 were none other than the 5 elder stars as well as saint Figarland Garling.

"It seems things might be a tad bit more complicated than we first believed." Saint Saturn muttered out once he got his breathing under control. "Indeed than I suppose it is rather fortunate that we are the only World Nobles among those gathered." Mars spoke getting grunts from the other elders. "Still we need to figure out exactly what this 'Cam' wants from us. And considering what he appears to be capable off, I doubt it will be simple.' Peter theorized feeling more uneasy than he had in a long time.

"Well it appears we might be getting our answer soon enough." Garling guessed as she gestured to the screen in the room it showed a certain individual stand up.

"Excuse me. Sorry for the interruption." None other than Red Haired Shanks choose to speak up drawing everyone's attention. "But I was hoping we could get to the heart of the issue on why we're here." He requested seemingly at complete ease.

Though those that knew him and served on his crew he was 100% on guard.

Fortunately Cam seemed to agree. "Of course." He chucked and with a flick of his wrist a projection came on behind him.


                                                                   The Einherjar Pirates


Confused looks and muttering broke out as no one be they marine, pirate or anyone else for that matter seemed to have ever heard of such a group. "Well, ringing any bells or are you tow just as lost as I am?" Garp asked towards Sengoku and Tsuru as well as Kong from where they sat, Sengoku gave it a moment of thought before sighing, "Can't say that I have." He muttered with Tsuru grunting in reluctant agreement. Kong just stayed silent wanting to get as much information as he could.

Back in the center Cam started pacing in mid air. "Now I'm well aware in your world is going through a massive shift right now. A new generation of Yonko have just been crowed, the 7 warlords have been disbanded and with the Reverie having ended recently even more chances are bound to arrive as well. So being as generous as I am thought it would be fun and beneficial not to mention entertaining as well for some of the population of your world to be able to view the events of another."

This declaration was meet with a completely stunned crowd. Another world?! Was he serious?! Hearing their thoughts Cam chuckled. "Why is it so hard to believe? If your world exist why can't other versions of it? Some of which are vastly different. With a wave of his wand tiny portals appeared in front of everyone and once everyone looking inside jaws hit the floor as they watched themselves going through life but having having made different choices in life.

Some choices were small while others were colossal from choosing different career paths to marrying other people and in some cases their choices lead to them already dying.

The straw hats for example saw multiple different paths. In some worlds they were a lot more bloodthirsty in others they weren't praters at all but marines, they're were some when not everyone joined the crew and others were the crew was much larger than it was here. "Wow' Franky whispered in complete awe while also trying to memorize some of the devices he saw alternate versions of himself building,

Zoro meanwhile was smirking while shaking. Due to how some of the alternate timelines played out he was much stronger in those than he was there. "Looks like I've got some catching up to do,"

Ussop however was crying. So many, in so many different worlds he never was man enough to apologize to Luffy after acting like a selfish brat in Water 7 and was left behind sure in most cases he went to Elbaf with the Kashi Oimo but it wouldn't be the same as going with his crew.

Similar reactions were going on all other as Cam continued. "As you can see the worlds can be a vastly different place and this one you're about to see in particular is quite different as well. Now than as for housing and food." Cam said moving on only to get interrupted.

"CUT THE CRAP!" Vie Admiral John Giant roared having gotten to his feet. "THIS FARCE AS GONE ON LONG ENOUGH! YOU KIDNAP THOUSANDS OF PEOLE AND HOLD US HOSTAGE, THREATEN US WITH ACTS OF VIOLENCE IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR WAY BUT NOW EXECT US TO SIT AND WATCH A GROUP OF OUTLAWS TORMENT THE WORLD DOING WHO KNOWS WHAT?! FORGET IT!" He roared extending his hand to their capture. Seeing this action citizens and marines alike cheered on the vice admiral and even some pirates who saw this as their chance to escape.

However seconds before the giant could reach him John froze with a look of uneasy confusion on his face. "What the?" He muttered before disappearing in a giant cloud of smoke.

"What the hell?!" Ussop shouted at the top of his lungs at seeing a giant suddenly vanish.  "He just disappeared!" Franky yelped remembering just how strong giants could be from seeing Kashi and Oimo. The rest of the venue was going through similar emotions only for Vice Admiral Doll to suddenly address everyone.

"Calm down all of you! Vice Admiral John is perfectly fine!" She reassured the on lookers as Vice Admiral Stainless made his way to the front apparently holding something thought whatever it is was squirming with all their might. "I wouldn't exactly say perfectly fine Doll." The mustache'd man muttered flatly holding a now 4' tall John Giant who looked completely and utterly humiliated.

Seeing the once powerful giant now the same size as a child was shocking but for some it was to much and laughter soon erupted across the arena. To make matters worse it wasn't just pirates or other criminal laughing. The vice admirals could clearly see not only citizens laughing or at least trying not to laugh but also other marines and government officials. In their box alone Bluegrass was cackling up a storm and they could see both Garp and Kizaru doubled over in laughter.

"That's not permanent by the way. You'll go back to normal when you learn not to attack everyone right of the bat or once the screening is over and your sent back to your world. Personally I think it's going to be the latter." Cam told the now temporary former giant before going back to addressing the crowd.

"But listen people this is going to happened weather you like it or not. The screens will play and you will watch. Comment your thoughts cheer or boo the Einherjar Pirates but it's still going to be play and you're going to watch to the end." Cam spoke with certainty causing any arguments to die down. Even the most prideful and arrogant among the spectators such as Boa Hancock and Greenbull knew to keep their mouth shut, not exactly eager to see just who they could be punished if they drew this thing's anger.

In another squared off section Dolfamingo was laughing as he watched with his temporarily reunited family with the only one missing being Baby 5. "This just gets more and more interesting." He smirked glad he got of prison briefly for this.

"As for food and housing." Cam spoke and a bright light appeared in each of their sections with  revealed dinner tables.

"FOOD!" Luffy shouted at once rushing to check out what was being served. his crew right behind him to stop him from doing anything stupid. Once he got there however a small screen appeared. "Please place your order." It requested as a seemingly endless list of dishes and food appeared causing Luffy and those who braved up to try it to be in awe and Cam to chuckle. "I present to you, the menu across the multi-verse." Cam introduced as selections were made and the food instantly appeared.

"DELICOUS!"

"INCREDIBLE!"

"BEST I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!"

"As for your rooms." Cam continued as the praises came in while more and more people worked up to the courage to try it. "While they're still in being finalized each room will be tailored made to be a perfect match for each and every group here. They'll be ready by the end of the first day of screening." Cam promised and despite everything more and more people were getting excited.

"You know with all the food and drinks it's starting to sound like this is just one big party and we've got some entertainment to go with it." Sanji said while gesturing to the screen that was waiting to be played. "Maybe but I'm still curious as to what this guy gets out of this." Nami muttered eyeing their host suspiciously while ignoring Sanji who went into love mode.

Cam heard the navigator of course but before he could address her someone else spoke up. "Excuse me." None other Koby spoke up. "Sorry to interrupt but I have to ask why did you bring in so many people? The majority from what I can see are regular citizens and some are even children. Why did they have to be dragged into this as well?" He asked needing to know.

The answer was rather surprising.

"Perspective." Cam answered easily. "Through out your world, there are so many different mindsets. From pirates to marines, bandits to revolutionaries each individual has their own mindset and beliefs which dictates the way the act. Even ordinary citizens are the same. From different finical stations to only knowing peace to only knowing war. A citizen who's see's pirates as a scorch will see the world vastly different from a citizen who lives in peace because of the protection from a pirate."

Koby and many others were stunned at the answer. What he was saying made since and while some scoffed at some of the examples given others nodded having been examples themselves. "Excuse me sorry to interrupt." Dr.Vegapunk apologized.  "So you basically want to obverse us and our reactions to all getting the same information at the same time? Is that why we're here to act in this giant social experiment?" He questioned getting a nod from Cam.

"That's half of it." He revealed and suddenly everyone did feel a wait come off their shoulders if that was it. and it just meant they were being observed. "The other half comes from what comes after" And just like the tension was back and worse than ever.

"See you'll be learning so vital information in during this screening. Information I'm sure some would want to be kept hidden. So I'll be looking forward to watching what happens in your world once you return to your world and start to plot and scheme around each other." Cam laughed much to the growing fear of those gathered.

"So that's it!" Akainu! "You want to throw the world in to chaos and watch what happens!" He accused and Cam only laughed and gave a shrug. "What can I say I never claimed to be a good person."

With the 5 elders their nerves began to grow. "Secrets kept hidden?"  Warcury muttered feeling more and more nervous. "You don't think it could possibly show-." He started only for a glare from Nusjuro, "It would appear that this might be much more complicated than we first thought." Peter muttered.

"Now on to the final matters before we begin." Cam said. "I'm sure you've noticed some lost loved ones among you. For now I'm afraid they must stick with the group they were brought in with. At least until the realms between life and death are stable once again. Once that's done you'll be able to mingle and interact until the screening is over and the dearly departed must once again depart."

With his final piece said the lights stared to dim. "Now sit back and enjoy. And don't worry should the need arise I'll give any information needed." Cam promised as the screen started to count down.

"Well this is it I guess." Robin laughed as she made her self comfortable. "This is so exciting!" Luffy laughed eager to watch some awesome adventures

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"This could lead to some real trouble down the line." Garp muttered with Sengoku sighing. "We'll deal with it the best we can going forward.

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"Keep your eyes on the screen everyone. This could be our chance to gather all the information we need to finally stop those bastards once and for all." Dragon order his officers from their own box getting confirmations

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In a private section two lone people sat. "So this looks like it could be fun." The first individual said revealing himself to be none other than Dark King Rayleigh smirked to himself before turning to his companion. "So you going to make an appearance later?" He asked getting a shrug as the man continued his drink. "Maybe but for now let's let everyone be." He said before letting out a laugh as he sat forward to get a better look as the light illuminated his face.

"Who could possibly want to have talk with me?"

To be continued

Okay so here it is the first chapter of my first reaction fic. I'm excited but also kinda worried as I'll be balancing reactions and actual story.

As for the reactions themselves yes I know it's a giant cast of on lookers most of which are actual nobodies and back ground characters but that part about why I love one piece. It includes those back ground characters as part of the story and how they are effected as well.

And trust me there will be plenty of interactions down the line as I'm thinking once we're past reverse mountain when I'll truly start letting people interact.

That's all for now.
Till next time,
Bye.

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