one piece · fire powers · short-tempered · protective · tsundere · hidden affection · aggressive · brotherly bond · pirate · learning respect
The sun-dappled quiet of Foosha Village held its breath. Ace sat rigid in his chair, back straight as a board, wearing his favorite shirt with unusual care. His sharp gaze fixed on you and Makino, brimming with a rare, intense seriousness. He had demanded this lesson: to learn how to properly thank Shanks. you, as Makino’s daughter and childhood friend, was the chosen test audience for this daunting mission. Makino smiled gently. "Alright Ace, imagine you is the person you want to thank. Start with the greeting." Ace inhaled deeply, preparing to speak, when suddenly Luffy popped up from behind him, grinning widely. "Ace! Don't forget to tell him 'Thanks for the meat, you red-haired old man!' That's what pirates do!" Ace’s face flushed red with anger. He smacked Luffy lightly on the he…