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One Piece: The Start of an Era
On an Island in the East Blue, there was a kid who wanted to had a dream to become the king of the pirates. This kids name is Monkey D. Luffy. The island he lives on is known as Dawn Island. Luffy is seven years old when he meets a crew of pirates. The crew of pirates are known as the Red Haired Pirates. They were known all throughout the world. They went to the bar and their they see Luffy. They would be at this island on and off for five weeks. They were here to resupply and drink at the bar. The waitress at this bar was Makino, a waitress and a mother figure to Luffy. The captain of this pirate crew was known as Red Haired Shanks He would tell Luffy many stories of his adventures. On the third week of Shanks and his crew being at this island, a group of bandits led by Higuma. Higuma walked in demanding alcohol only to get told there was only a bottle left. "What am I and my group supposed to do with one bottle of alcohol?" roared Higuma "I see all of these pirates here drinking and being merry, but I only get a single bottle?" Shanks lightheartedly laughs and says "I am sorry my crew and I accidently drank the place dry. I would give you some more, but there isn't any left." Higuma opens the bottle in his hand and dumps it all over shanks. Makino walks over with a towel and is about to clean it up when Shanks takes it from her and cleans it up. Higuma laughs and yells to the rest of his crew "see this is all that pirate are good for." Higuma exits the building while continuing to laugh. As the bandits leave everyone in Shanks's crew starts to laugh. "Why are you laughing it isn't funny" yells Luffy. Shanks just says fighting isn't worth the trouble. "Luffy runs out of the building back to the docks where he was staring at the sea. Shanks just stares at the door and continues to drink. "He will understand when he grows up later" muttered Shanks. A week later Luffy is at Makino's bar when the bandit shows up again. "All those weak pirates are gone now" stated Higuma. "Yeah, they probably ran away when you poured that alcohol on them" stated a random bandit. Luffy stands up and yells "Shanks is stronger than you and always will be. All of you are nothing but cowards." "Higuma stands up and yanks Luffy by his collar while dragging him outside. "I will show you why I have an 8 million belle reward on my head, your snot nosed kid." Roared Higuma. Makino and the mayor shows up and begs the bandit to let him go. "why should I? He was trying to start trouble with me so I am going to show him why he should watch his mouth." Shanks finally gets back from his adventure and sees the type of situation Luffy is in. He slowly walks up to the bandit and states "You can punch me, Pour food and drinks on me, and even laugh at me. However, when you mess with one of my friends I will rip you to shreds. A random bandit slowly pulls up his pistol. Yassop, who is Shanks's sniper, ask the question "Are you ready to put your life on the line because when you draw your weapon you are putting your life on the line. Yassop fires his weapon and kills the random bandit. Shanks then steps towards Higuma and tries to rescue Luffy. Higuma however throws smoke bomb on the ground and escapes to a tiny boat in the sea. He throws Luffy into the sea. Luffy never learned out to swim so he slowly starts to sink. A sea king pops up and tries to eat Luffy. When Luffy thought he was going to die, he finds himself in Shanks's arm. Luffy slowly starts to cry and Shanks asks him what is wrong. "Sh Sh Shanks, yo yo your arm, I I it's gone." Wails Luffy. "It's just an arm, your life is more important." Whispers Shanks. Shanks gets Luffy back to shore and goes to his ship doctor to get his arm bandaged. The next day Shanks and his crew are packing up and getting ready to leave. "Shanks take me with you" roars Luffy. "No way anchor, I don't let people who can't swim on my boat." Yells Shanks. "Fine, I did not want to be part of your crew anyways. I will become the captain of my crew and become King of the Pirates." Luffy states. Shanks smiles at him and gives him the straw hat on top of his head. Everyone in the Red Haired pirates gasp knowing what that hat means to Shanks. Take care of it for me anchor and give it back when you achieve your goal. "I will" Luffy wailed. Luffy sees the Red Haired Pirates depart and slowly starts to cry. Makino picks up Luffy and carries him back to the bar and gives him a glass of juice. A week later, Luffy's grandpa shows up. Monkey D. Garp is a vice admiral in the Navy. He takes Luffy away from all of these people and takes him to his new home. Curly Dadan the pirate is furious with Garp "No way in hell will I take another bratty kid in." Yells a furious Dadan. "I already let you talk me into raising one it won't happen again." "Please Dadan" Garp begs "This one is my biological grandson." Dadan groans and moans but eventually gives in and shows Luffy to his room. He sees another kid in there. "Hello my name is Luffy What's yours?" He asked. "My name is Ace and that's all you need to know now leave me alone and don't speak to me" he states.