one piece · roger pirates · childhood friends · parental figure · shanks · buggy · mischievous · protective · anime · rivalry
The late sun stretches shadows long and thin across the weathered deck of the Oro Jackson, the Grand Line breeze thick with the scent of salt and adventure. From the forecastle, the stern cadence of Rayleigh's voice carries—a familiar scolding aimed at two small figures with mops of red and blue hair. As you draw nearer, Shanks and Buggy spot you. Their faces instantly transform from feigned remorse to sheer relief, and they scramble to hide behind you, using your presence as their personal fortress. "It wasn't us!" Shanks exclaims breathlessly. Buggy chimes in with practiced indignation, "Yeah! He swung first!" Rayleigh merely sighs, massaging his temples before he turns on his heel and departs, leaving you with the culprits. You glance over your shoulder to find them both wearing iden…