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One Piece - Halfway Broken - Holiday Extra! (Patreon)

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2024-12-22 22:04:34
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Merry Christmas a few days early, folks! I know some of you might be disappointed that this isn't Displaced Hero ;-). Don't worry, that will be coming this month still, though probably after Christmas. Since I promised to do an extra release of Halfway Broken as a Christmas extra, I wanted to actually get it out before Christmas!

It also got away from me a little bit. Originally, I'd intended it only to be 8-10k. It's actually around 12.5k, so nearly the size of a full normal update for the story, really. If I'd put the full-sized lemon in that I was originally intending, it might have hit the usual 14-15k O.O. As it is, that was the bit I wrote last and I was already well over my time and word count budget, so the lemon content is just a snippet, really.

The reason it got away from me is that I wanted to finish up with the original island (Wind's Home), which this release mostly manages. I'm not...unhappy with it? But I'm not super content either. As a first experiment with an original island, I think it went well. But I tried to dip my toes into a genre I've never written before (Mysteryish), and it didn't go as smoothly as I'd have liked. In part, that was because I also didn't spend as much time on it as I really needed to do it proper justice. If I'd been willing to let the original island content drag on for another update, I think I could have improved it quite a bit. But, well, I was afraid to do that, as I don't know how much actual interest there is in such.

One way or another, it did accomplish the things I wanted it to. Introducing some upgrade items for the crew's future (Usopp and Nojiko in particular, with a bit for others as well), showing Robin's increasing interest in Luffy and Nami, and providing a diversion around Water 7 which Luffy was never going to willingly visit. All while giving me a chance to experiment with an original island before I really need them. Which will be during what would have been the time skip in canon.

Anyway! I hope you all like your Holiday Extra! As usual, the new bits are attached here in various formats, and I'll be updating the Master Files in the pinned post in a few minutes.

The Art for this post isn't mine! The armor (which is awesome inspiration for something in one of the chapters) is by KnightOfAnsatsu. The casual wear Hina is, as far as I can tell, by Asora5088. Though the specific images isn't one I could find on their twitter.

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swift arrow

So that's hina I thought that was bonnie

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159071844

Eh, that's who the image labeled source I got it from labeled her as. I also don't think Bonnie smokes. And those gloves are identical to Hina's normal ones.

Érica C. Assunção

Wow! Didn't expect that, but I should have! Thinking back I can kinda see all the clues, but I like to read mysteries novels for the surprise, not to find out before the end!xD but this was amazing! I usually don't like much when the author makes an original island or adventure, but I'm glad I gave you the chance to prove that it can be good to give the author this liberty to 'flex' what they can do!xD

Aeden Emrys

And a Merry Christmas too you! I am not really interested in reading this extra of "Halfway Broken", I'm much more looking forward to reading your next update of "Displaced Hero"! In any case, I hope you will have a nice Christmas time!

The Foreign Traveler

I mean this is as a genuine compliment and not an insult at all- But Novus! You sly, glorious bastard! Your story has yet again bumped up my mental tally of “Unique” stories I have in my mind! Your introduction of crystals and how they work was fun to read but adding in crystal power armor to boot? I can honestly see this Island, its crystals and its culture being a part of the Canon One Piece if Oda had expanded more in the Skypiea Arc! I tip my hat to you Captain. Your story gets me more and more enthralled with every chapter I read! I can’t wait to see what more “original” stuff you add to your story in the future! This was a Merry Christmas for us readers indeed. Hope yours is a good one Novus!

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159073993

I'll get Displaced Hero out next :-). Honestly, it will be easier to write than this was. Though, since I have family stuff on the 24th and 25th, it likely won't be out until a day or three after Christmas.

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159073528

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm intending to try and keep original islands down to a minimum. But there are a few gaps created by Luff's foreknowledge that need to be filled somehow. I'm pleased you think I did a decent job with this one at least :-)!

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159075932

Excellent! Making it feel like it slots in as an island that could easily be canon was the goal ;-). There are a few places where Luffy's foreknowledge or butterfly effects are going to cause gaps that I have to insert something else into. So I'm trying to do that as seamlessly as possible with a few islands like this. I'm pleased people seem to like the first attempt at that!

WhatAFungi

Just reread some of the earlier chapters of this fic. You mentioned that with sufficient mastery a being could expel a devil fruit. If Chopper reaches this point, will he turn back to a normal reindeer?

Alex I

I enjoyed the chapters, thank you, but I disliked you handing Luffy the idiot ball here. I hope he learns from that fuck up and ensures people are captured BEFORE he starts questioning them... Those people suffered more because he thought pointing a gun at a crazy scientist was all that was needed.

Mr Fox

So I'm gonna go ahead and assume that the power armor is for nojiko since pretty much everyone else would find something like that of little use or even actively detrimenral. Zorro and kuina are pure sword wielders Usopp is a sniper and cant afford the loss of spatial awareness that a suit of armor would cost him Kaya uses spiritual martial arts which would likely be hindered by the armor Sanji uses a dynamic and acrobatic kicking style that the armor almost certainly isnt flexible enough for. And I'm pretty sure that the suit is to complex a device to be carried through a devil fruit transformation and still work.

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159093778

Pretty much right on the money. Nojiko can make even more out of it than the locals, since she can manipulate/control the Crystal of the armor in real time with her Fruit. Though Pagaya might get a stripped-down version or variant as well. Something like an under-clothing exoskeleton he develops himself from the basic principles. More as a self-defense tool than to make him a main combatant, as that's not his role.

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159092187

Everyone makes mistakes :-). And that's what this was. Luffy didn't flat out knock the dude out as he thought Chopper and Kaya might need information from him. But he couldn't imagine a random civilian being able to do anything faster than Luffy could react, so he didn't take him seriously enough. If he'd realized the man had modified himself he might have taken him more seriously. As it was, he done goofed. But, well, no one is perfect and everyone can slip up!

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159084272

...Huh. That is a REALLY interesting question, actually. Which I honestly hadn't considered. I'd say probably not? Mastery means being able to do everything the Devil Fruit does, but doing it with your own internal Spiritual Energy instead of using the Devil Fruit as a crutch. So I'd say the most likely result would be that by that point his basic transformation would have become permeant/default. Unless he actively willed it to stop, I guess. So he probably could CHOOSE to become a normal reindeer, if he really wanted to. But one he did he'd likely loose the intelligence needed to control it, so it would be a one way trip I couldn't see him choosing outside a massive case of depression...

WhatAFungi
>>159084272

That’s what I was thinking would happen, but I just wanted to check because I’m a nerd like that.

Mr Fox
>>159093778

I can also see pagaya making it into something like a utility suit or power loader. Something more meant for heavy lifting and technical work than combat

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159093778

Yeah, I considered that myself, but I'm not sure if it makes much sense or not. With so much of the crew being physically powerful, it might not be something he needs. Maybe more as an environment suit? I could see him getting fascinated with the challenges of the Blue Sea, and creating an exo/dive suit that would let him work in the water, for example. Sort of the Pagaya version of Franky making a mini-sub.

WhatAFungi

I enjoyed the chapter and the custom island and stuff, but I find that I slightly prefer reading about the changes you make to the original work. Not that I didn’t enjoy this set of chapters but maybe tie them into the main story more. This felt a lot like a side quest, and maybe it will be easier to tie custom islands into the story when they’re not on a sea as isolated as the white seas.

The Foreign Traveler

Keep up the good work Novus! Am I- ... -Crystal clear? HA! One Piece - HB Chapter 53 Page 5: ...returned to play with "her" the folds of her now-bared sex. Edit: ...returned to play with the folds of her now-bared sex. Chapter 54 (Still page 5) While Luffy felt it likely that all of the Merchant Houses Lady Nora had indicated might be involved "likely" were to some extent... Edit: While Luffy felt it likely that all of the Merchant Houses Lady Nora had indicated might be involved, "and likely" were to some extent... Page 6: ...something which Hina "and" been quick to point out... Edit: ...something which Hina "had" been quick to point out... ...Even Robin herself had only eventually "clue" into the girl's... Edit: ...Even Robin herself had only eventually "clued" into the girl's... Chapter 55 Page 11 He might not have allowed her that much, if he "had" felt... Edit: He might not have allowed her that much, if he "hadn't" felt... Page 12: ...as she cracked "the door that the noise" wouldn't have carried... Edit: ...as she cracked "the door open in a way that the noise" wouldn't have carried... ...Nami "left" them inward... Edit: ...Nami "led" them inward... ...which had been "to" pitch black for her to make anything... Edit: ...which had been "too" pitch black for her to make anything... Page 13: A once-again-human Luffy was gesturing her... Edit: A once-again-human Luffy was gesturing to her... Page 16: ...who had done this "too" them paid the price. Edit: ...who had done this "to" them paid the price. Chapter 56 Page 17 I’m no crystal ball Novus, but I predict you’ll find my jokes amethyst-ing. HAHA! Oh, I crack myself up...

Dominique Brassel

So I had just time to read this so I need to comment on a few interesting things First the electrical conductive crystal can seriously upgrade the ship I think as they seem like actual room temperature superconductors so energy transfer to the weapon's should not be a problem at all so they fire much faster You could also be able to lace the outerhull with such crystal to and then electrivie the hull to discourage borders You could also probably improve more of the ships electrical systems with it Next the mutagen could be useful for kaya as she could perfect/adjust it to be used by volunteers (perhaps alabstaen troops or people to increase there combat abilities/the power of that kingdom) or the crew to agment them with helpful animal traits also who wouldn't want to make cat/fox girls/boys or similar Second Of course the power armor for nojiko and papgaya (or whatever his name was) and perhaps again power armor for alabasta Third we have the other kinds of crystals to upgrade the ships other parts and we can now consult more dial engineers for upgrade ideas Fourthly I don't remember but there was something but I can at least say happy belated Christmas and a happy new year And lastly the chapters were amazing as always and I hope everyone will vote for this all the time😉

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>>160120148

Given the ship has the properties of the Lightning Fruit, I doubt it had a problem with energy transfer anyway :-p. But the crystals might be added for other reasons. Particularly as they've acquired more than just the electric-guiding crystals. Remember, Usopp bought an entire collection of crystal 'seeds' which Nojiko can grow from. Hmmm, I actually hadn't thought of Kaya actually using the Mutagen. Honestly, I don't think there's much point. Given her possession of the Sick-Sick Fruit, she can make a better one. Though trying to fix the ones screw up is going to give her plenty of new ideas... I think I've already addressed the power armor elsewhere, but yes it's for those two primarily. Mostly Nojiko, with him as a secondary. Belated Happy New Year and Christmas to you too :-). And I'm glad you liked the chapters!

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159402661

-_-. Well, aside from the terrible puns... I've fixed these in my copy of the master file. Since I'm currently working on this story's next update, I'll just hold the fixes for the next release. Thanks again for the typo corrections!

The Foreign Traveler
>>159402661

:0. Hey, my puns aren’t half bad thank you very much! And how could I resist when you gave me such a decent opening? ;)

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>159402661

*stares judgmentally* Puns are the lowest form of humor. The fact that I'm sadly decent at making them myself is something I blame entirely on bad influence of a few friends who make them constantly :-p.

The Foreign Traveler
>>159402661

:) Normally I’d make a pun saying that both of us are on the…“low” end of the bar Novus. … But I get the feeling you wouldn’t appreciate it so I’ll just say to each their own. :p

Orchamus

Only thing I wanna mention other than how good the chapters were and that I love Vivi being awesome is that it seems when listing the crew or using their pov's Kuina was left out

Novus's Fanfiction Works
>>160686549

At this point there's enough crew that I can't realistically show everyone all the time, or give them all frequent PoVs. Zoro and Kuina are two that I don't think have ever had PoV's, but the same is also true of Sanji and Chopper I think.

Orchamus
>>160686549

Oh no I get that, it's just that a perfect time to remove nd everyone of Kuina's presence woulda been when dividing crew roles for the investigation. But not mentioning her at all just feels off