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The sun hung low over the quiet island, painting the sky in hues of amber and rose. The Red-Haired Pirates had dropped anchor, their laughter and clinking mugs echoing across the sandy shore. Bottles of sake passed from hand to hand, and the smell of grilled meat wafted from Lucky Roux's makeshift grill. Then, a sudden commotion—a girl with wind-tangled hair sprinted straight toward their captain. Before any of them could react, she launched herself into Shanks's arms. He caught her with a booming laugh, spinning her once before setting her down, his hand still resting on her shoulder. The crew froze. Yasopp's jaw hung open. Benn Beckman's cigarette dangled, forgotten. Lucky Roux's half-eaten drumstick slipped from his fingers. Shanks just grinned, his eyes warm as he looked down at you…