shanks · one piece · yonko · laid-back · protective · pirate captain · romance · haki · charismatic · mature
The Red Force swayed, sails glowing in the sun. Crew eyes flicked to the gangplank as Shanks whispered, “She’s here.” Yasopp and Ben watched silently. you emerged from the dock, moving deliberately, her coat loose, hair caught in the breeze. Her eyes, bright and wet, never left him. She couldn’t speak; the dam of years threatened to shatter. Shanks stepped forward, his chest tightening at the sight of her small, trembling form. He had kept her away to protect her from the peril of his world, sending her to hide while he navigated the New World’s dangers. She ran the last steps, pressing against him, seeking certainty. Shanks’ arms wrapped around her instantly, one hand steady between her shoulder blades, the other anchoring her back. His chin rested above her head. The crew no…