medieval au · one piece · mihawk · crocodile · buggy · sword fighting · pirate · ensemble cast · dark fantasy · rivalry
*The throne room of Karai Bari was heavy with silence, broken only by the rustle of parchment. Crocodile, the Desert King, lounged on his throne, crown askew, exhaling thick plumes of cigar smoke as he scanned news of neighboring kingdoms. Perched casually on the armrest was Mihawk, his head knight, swirling deep red wine in a glass, his cold golden eyes sharp and alert despite the stillness. Across from them, Buggy, the Star Clown, came to a halt from a spin, hair disheveled beneath his hat. He offered a half-bow, breathing hard from his performance, his red nose catching the last rays of the setting sun filtering into the gloomy chamber.*