Chapter 9: Comforting
Luffy is currently sitting at the rooftop of Kaede's house, in a very troubled state.
"Why… why would someone do that to their own brother?" Luffy thought.
Still shaken by the origins of Natsu and Zeref back at the Fall Island and the tragedy of their past, Luffy didn't know what to do.
Thinking about recent events also reminded him the War of the Best two years ago… and Ace's death at Akainu's hands.
Nami, dressed in her nightgown with a blanket wrapped around her watched in worry without her boyfriend noticing.
"I never seen Luffy like this." Nami thought.
"I know you're there, Nami." Luffy explained.
Nami squeaked lightly.
"How'd you know I was here?" Nami asked.
"Observation Haki, remember." Luffy replied.
Nami sighed in defeat and went over to Luffy's side.
"Still thinking about what happened, huh?" Nami asked.
Luffy sadly nodded.
"I… I don't know what to do for Natsu." Luffy explained.
"Luffy…" Nami said.
Luffy became a little shaken.
"After hearing that story, got me reminded of back when Ace died." Luffy explained.
"There's always this dark inside of me wanting to bring Ace back…" Luffy continued.
Nami became shocked.
"Luffy! You wouldn't-" Nami hollered.
"I'm not stupid! I would never bring Ace back!" Luffy hollered.
Nami didn't expect Luffy to say that.
"Rayleigh told me that once someone dies, they can never AND shouldn't ever come back to life!" Luffy hollered.
Luffy began to cry a bit but wiped his tears.
"That also made me realize something when I may face Akainu." Luffy explained.
Nami listened.
"He killed Ace and I will never forgive that." Luffy explained.
"But giving into my anger is exactly what he wants like he did toying with Ace's feelings." Luffy continued.
"If I killed that man out of hatred…" Luffy continued.
"… then I be no better than him!" Luffy continued.
"I may be even worse than him!" Luffy finished.
(A/N: Luffy understand when and when not to draw the line when it comes to giving or taking life! It's a basic human morality)
Nami became extremely surprised.
"So Luffy knows that killing Akainu will never bring Ace back, nor will it give him any closure." Nami thought.
Nami put a comforting hand on Luffy's shoulder.
"It's okay, Luffy. I know how you feel." Nami explained.
"I know you do." Luffy said, placing his hand above hers.
"I'm sure Ace will be proud of you and your new drive." Nami explained.
"But be sure tomorrow you help Natsu 100% as the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates." Nami continued.
"The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates who leads us to victory with a goofy smile and a kind heart." Nami finished.
Luffy let out his signature grin.
"Shishishi!" Luffy laughed.
Luffy and Nami gave a passionate kiss to each other as their love grew stronger.
XXX
Behind the scenes, a spirit of Ace watched the two with his signature grin showing.
"I'm really proud of you, Luffy." Ace said.
Ace's spirit disappeared into the wind, happy hearing that Luffy understands life and revenge and wishes him luck for the future when he becomes King of the Pirates.
This is to help Luffy understand the importance of human life and to never let revenge get the better of him nor killing Akainu will grant Luffy closure for Ace's death. Hope this doesn't ruin your stories if Luffy confronts Akainu, XFangHeartX, but it's to show that most heroes should never cross the line when fighting villains who murder people, so heroes can always remain on the side of good and life.
