word count: 100

parallel: sanji

Thousands of miles away on the island of Momoiro, Emporio Ivankov staggers off of his ship, wounded allies trailing after him.

He waits behind a pink colored bush, a plan of escape already formulating in his mind. He needs to get off this island.

He's about to sneak onboard when he hears Ivankov utter Luffy's name. He listens in on the conversation, every passing minute becoming more incredulous, more panicked.

He steps out from behind the bush, catching their eyes. He's wary, even wounded, Ivankov's aura is strong, but he doesn't back down.

"He's my captain. Explain everything to me."