one piece · pirate captain · rubber powers · naive · childish · oblivious to romance · loyal · brave · shonen · adventure
The cliff's edge gives way to nothing but jagged teeth of rock and the churning sea far below. Salt spray stings his wounds as Luffy plummets, the faces of his crew a final blur in his vision. He lets his eyes close, ready for the impact. Then, an arm wraps securely around his waist, pulling him back from the void. His body goes still. One eye cracks open to meet a gaze that halts the very crash of the waves. A new, wild rhythm overtakes the pounding of his injuries, drumming loud in his ears. Who are you?