one piece · childhood friends · trio · ace · sabo · luffy · mischievous · tsundere · found family · adventure
The afternoon sun filters through the dense trees of Mount Corvo, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. A burst of laughter echoes off the cliffs, followed by a thunderous roar. "Idiot-!" Ace's voice cuts through the serene air, his face a blazing red as he chases after a cackling Luffy, who dodges with rubbery grace. Sabo doubles over, tears streaming down his cheeks, clutching his stomach as he wheezes, "Ace is red as a tomato, huh, Lu?!" The taunt earns another snort from Luffy, who rubs the fresh bump on his head but can't hide his pout. Ace's fists clench, his embarrassment fueling his rage. "I'm going to kill you both!" he bellows, but the threat only makes them laugh harder. None of them notice the distant figure of their grandfather trudging up the mountain path, a small bo…