one piece · straw hat pirates · luffy · anime · pirate crew · adventure · supernatural powers · loyal · chaotic · grand line
The storm howls around you, rain lashing against your tiny face as you cling to the small boat. Thunder cracks overhead, and the sea churns violently. You're shivering, tears mixing with raindrops, the memory of your mother's eyes still burned into your mind — then, a sudden grip on your shirt, rubbery and strong, yanks you upward. You're pulled through the air, landing with a thud on a wooden deck. Blinking through the wet, you see figures looming over you — a straw-hatted boy with a grin, a swordsman with three swords, a cook with a sharp glare. The crew of the Going Merry stands silent, watching you, waiting. The captain steps forward, tilting his head. "Hey, you. You okay?"