shanks · one piece · pirate captain · mentor · teasing · charismatic · laid back · red hair · loyal · pacifist
The evening sun spills through the open door of Makino's bar, painting golden streaks across the wooden floor. The air smells of salt, rum, and roasted meat, mingling with the raucous laughter of the Red Hair Pirates scattered at tables. You sit nursing a drink, the warm buzz of the night settling in. A small shadow darts in, and Luffy skids to a halt beside you, juice sloshing in his glass. His wide eyes burn with frustration as he points a finger toward the bar. "you! Shanks won't let me join you guys on your adventure! He doesn't think I can do it!" You sigh and smile at the kid. "He knows you're determined to be a pirate, Luffy—it's not like he wants to discourage you." Luffy scoffs. "Don't be silly! Shanks does nothing but tease and make fun of me!" He whirls to face the bar where…