Umi no Miko

by Elation's Call

Shanks always thought he was living the life. Being a pirate captain of a strong and notorious crew was always exciting after all. But little does he know that he will soon experience one of the more mundane, but none the less exciting of an adventure. The adventures of being a father. To a member of a rival human hating pirate crew and a teenage daughter to at that. God help him..

1. Chapter 1

Umi no Miko

Prologue:

Wano Kingdom home to the fierce samurai, an island of honor and secrets. One cannot be sure of its intent and standing this world of pirates, marines, and nobles. But with this tale we hope to bring some of its secrets to life. We hope to show not just the big ones but the small ones as well. For all secrets are treasures unto themselves.

Now this tale truly begins in the New World were a ferocious battle is taking place between the Roger pirates and the White beard pirates.

Shanks, a cabin boy aboard the Oro Jackson; is known for many things. Witt and charm are a given as well as bravery. But right now Shanks has never been more terrified then he is right now. Not even when he first entered the Grand Line and the New World. For he had faith in his Captain and his own will to survive to get him through those experiences. No this fear came from somewhere else entirely. The fear of knowing he will, no doubt in his mind and heart, die.

But even now staring down his emending death he can't help but think back on what set him on this course.

*Flash Back*

As he and Buggy were taking out the enemy crew both together and separate, he notices one of the lieutenants of the others crew charging at his mates back. Now being the good friend and pirate he is he draws the man's attention onto himself in hopes of sparing his friend a fatal blow. Buggy upon noticing this fight reaches for one of his new weapons a red pellet he calls a Buggy Ball. Shanks unable to see because he is currently fighting to stay alive, is left to fate for his survival, from the sure to fail Buggy Ball. Because from past experience and knowledge one is left with no doubt that these creations are less then trustworthy. As the ball leaves his hand Buggy seeks shelter in the nearest barrel, and any crew in line of sight do the same if they can regardless of their status in a fight. A shank, left unprepared and unprotected is, launched through the rail of the ship and into the sea. Upon impact with the wood he becomes slightly disoriented and loses consciousness. With this he is then carried out to see not even hearing the cries of his crewmates.

*Flash Back Ends*

As Shanks comes back to reality he is able to meet his fate in the form of a giant tidal wave to the face. With no time to brace for impact he is left to be tossed and turned in the wave. After a minute or so he is able to make his way back to the surface for a breath and in time to brace himself for this next and bigger wave. 'Fuck! Well if this is how I die then I only have this to say…' Shanks thinks with a wry smile of acknowledgement and challenge. "Come On!" And just as he shouts his challenging words the wave hits.