Shanks and Blackbeard
Deep in the New World, one of the four strongest pirates crews in the world, the Red Hair Pirates captained by the infamous Red Hair Shanks, who was one of the four empowers of the sea was currently on an island deep in the New World. The crew was happily being themselves, their usually cheery selves that showed that this crew is the one that indeed was the model for the Straw Hats Pirates. Both crews were very similar, both were led by a powerful captain who loved his crew and loved to party and have good times, both were tightly knit crews and both were extremely powerful. Of course there were two main differences, the first being the size, the Red Hair Pirates were obviously larger than the Straw Hats, the second being the composition where the Straw Hats had some of the most bizarre crewmates of all pirates crews which included a talking reindeer, a cyborg and even a living skeleton. Nonetheless the Red Hair pirates were partying like there was no tomorrow.
"Alright everyone let's party till we drop!" shouted a drunk over enthusiastic Shanks.
"Sure thing cap," replied one of the crew of the Red Hair Pirates.
"Jeez I swear Shanks you would party over anything," said the first mate of the Red Hair Pirates who despite his serious composure couldn't help but smile at his captain's antics.
"That's the captain for you," said Lucky Ro, the fat crewmate.
"The chances of this guy ever turning down a party is the day I'll retire as a sniper," said Yassop, father of Ussop and sniper of the Red Hair Pirates.
"Che like that'll ever happen, I'd definitely sooner say that you'll retire as a sniper than Shanks turning down a party," replied another crewmate of Shanks.
"Hahahaha, no way in hell would I ever turn down a party," replied Shanks.
"See, told you," said the same crewmate.
Shanks continued partying, laughing and generally having a good time when all of a sudden a felt a feeling take over him. He couldn't describe this feeling but he could definitely say that it wasn't a good one. He could pass it off as just a fleeting thing, but Shanks was no rookie. He was an experienced pirate who travelled with the greatest pirate ever, the Pirate King Gol Roger as well as now currently one of the four emperors of the sea. Experience told him that this feeling was a sign. An omen that something bad was going to happen. He learned a long time ago, perhaps from his mentor Gol Roger along with his years of experience both with the late Pirate King along with his own crew that you cannot ignore these feelings. These feelings are as important to a captain as a log pose is to a navigator. It is what steers you on the right path. And right now these feelings was telling him of something really bad happening. This was followed by a physical feeling in two places. The first was on his lost arm where he sacrificed it to save Luffy. The second was on his scarred eye which had three scars that were given to him by BlackBeard who right now was equal in rank with Shanks. The feeling in his eye told him that whatever was going to happen, Teach was going to be related somehow. Likewise the feeling in his left arm suggested that something was happening to Luffy and it was big. But he couldn't understand why he would have both of these strange feelings together. However right now he couldn't do anything about it.
Beckman, Shanks trusted first mate noticed the change in his captain's demeanor.
"Captain, are you all right," said a concerned Beckman.
Shanks immediately left his brooding upon hearing his crewmate and first mate.
"Yeah sure I'm fine," said Shanks with a reassuring smile on his face.
Yassop and Luck Ro both veterans of the Red Hair pirates also noticed their captain's change in behavior but chose to do nothing and move on. Everyone decided it was best to drop the subject and continue partying as usual. Nonetheless Shanks and his more veteran crewmates kept their guard up because they knew that Shanks felt something which meant that they must be on their guard. However there was no need to panic some of the newer or weaker crew members so they decided to continue the party. This party was indeed what people would call the calm before the storm.
And indeed that was the perfect description for the event as they were greeted by a most unpleasant visitor. The newest and arguably strongest of the four emperors, the BlackBeard Pirates led by Marshall D Teach also known as BlackBeard of the four emperors and secretly member of the dreaded Knights of D.
"Zehahahaha how nice to see you Red Hair? You are looking as good as ever," said BlackBeard in his usual pompous and condescending voice.
"Same to you Teach, indeed same to you," replied Shanks with his eyes extremely sharp and his sword in hand.
Likewise his crew also had weapons in hand and were prepared to fight. The scene was almost identical to the previous confrontation between the Red Hair and BlackBeard Pirates two years ago at Marineford.
"You are looking as good as always. Tell me how is that eye of yours?" said Teach poking fun at Shanks scarred eye.
"It's the same as when I first got it from you the day we fought. And I can still feel it twinging at your very sight," said a serious Shanks and if you look closely you could indeed see it twinge.
"Zehahahahaha well that is to be expected. After all it is probably the only scar you ever got in battle that has yet to heal and probably never will," said Teach continuing making references to Shanks' eye.
Shanks narrowed his eyes as he could feel his eye continuing to twinge. In fact it was twinging even more now that the War Of The Best at Marineford two years ago.
"Enough games. What are you doing here Teach, no BlackBeard?" said Shanks finally getting to business.
"Zehahahahaha, as hostile as ever Red Hair. The way you are right now Shanks is the same as you were two years ago when we last met. The same look in your eyes and sword in hand. This really is dejavu," said Blackbeard with his usual attitude.
"We are both Emperors of the New World. And you know that any emperor who comes into the territory of another emperor without permission is equal to a declaration of war. And I doubt I would ever give you permission to enter my lands. So again, what are your intentions for showing up here." said Shanks with his voice raising.
"No need to get all hostile there Red Hair. After all we have so much history. We were both formerly part of two of the greatest pirate crews in the world, we both are emperors and we both had quite a date didn't we on that day. We are a lot alike. Where's your love?" said Blackbeard whose confidence and arrogance had not wavered a bit upon hearing Shank's serious voice.
"We are nothing alike. You betrayed your own crew. You killed one of your own crewmates, turned another over to the World Government for power and murdered your own captain in cold blood. You are the worst scum out there. You and me Blackbeard, are nothing alike. Now for the last time what do you want by coming here?" stated Shanks with steel in his voice.
"There you ago again trying to deny the truth. You of all people should know how tough it is to become truly the greatest in the Pirate World. It is merciless to those who lack the conviction to do what is necessary to obtain power. You have to do what you must in order to become truly great," said Teach who finally started talking about something serious.
"I killed my crewmate Thatch and stole the devil fruit he found. Then I turned over Ace to the world government so that I could become a Shichbukia. Using the privileges granted to those who obtained the title of Shichbukai I was able to get access into Impel Down to recruit new crewmates. I believe you already met them back at Marineford. Also I was able to kill me ex–captain, Whitebeard as well as steel his devil fruit powers. I am the first person in history to have two devil fruits. I have some of the world's most heinous criminals as my subordinates and conquered all of Whitebeard's territory. Thus as a result I became a member of the four emperors of the sea and that much closer to becoming Pirate King. I did what was necessary to become what I am today. You too had to do what was necessary to become the great pirate that you are. You know this to be true." Said Blackbeard explaining his actions.
Shanks listened to his explanation to with his eyes shadowed by his hair. It was clear to everyone, even those who didn't know him personally that he was in a seriously bad mood and took what Blackbeard said personally.
"So that's it huh, That's it. All the terrible things that you've done. All the pain that you've cause. All the people, both pirate and marine alike who lost their lives during the war two years ago. All that was because you thought it was necessary to achieve power and become the pirate king," Shanks said in a low voice with his eyes still shadowed.
"The whole world knows what I did. But do they know the truth? Do they really know what happened or just what they read in the newspaper?" said Blackbeard in a cryptic yet still arrogant tone.
"What do you mean?" replied Shanks who was now confused.
"The world knows I defeated Portgas D Ace, Or should I say Gol D Ace and handed him to the world government becoming a Shicbukia in the process. The world knows I entered Marineford and killed Whitebeard and stole his devil fruit powers becoming the first person to have two devil fruits. The world knows that I became one of the four emperors of the sea. But do they know the whole truth? The truth of what really was going on with when those events transpired," continued Blackbeard.
"Dammit what the hell are you trying to say here Blackbeard?" said Shanks who was becoming more confused by the minute. Likewise his crew were equally confused.
A few tense moments to add even more tension to the suspense that was currently going on.
"Zehahaha. Fine I'll tell you the truth. You see, everything that I have done so far was under orders of a higher power," said Teach finally releasing the bombshell.
Silence. That was all that was present. It is incredible how the atmosphere can change so drastically with the utterance of a single phrase. The phrase "higher power" was enough to change the entire complexion of the whole confrontation. Not just this one but the whole New Age that they were currently in after the Golden Age which ended with Whitebeard's death. The war of the best was one which indeed changed the world. Three Warlords were lost, Blackbeard, Moriah and Jinbe along with the death of an emperor. Indeed it was a war which changed the world. And now Shanks and his crew just found out that the man who manipulated the entire war was working for someone else. This was too much for everyone especially Shanks. The entire crew especially Shanks himself was in a state of shock after hearing this.
"What do you mean Blackbeard, are you saying that everything you did was because someone ordered you to?" shouted a still perplexed Shanks.
"That's right Red Hair, everything I did was under orders of my leader," said Blackbeard.
"Everything I done was under his orders. Defeating Ace and handing him over to the World Government which would prompt Whitebeard to go to war with the world government to save his nakama. And then entering the war and killing Whitebeard. Even taking the title of Emperor. Everything was because I was ordered to." said BlackBeard.
"Of course some things I did on my own. For example killing one of Whitebeard's crewmates was done specifically to get Ace to follow me. Telling everyone I wanted to be Pirate King was also my choice to make everything easier. Likewise getting the Schibukai title simply made things easier to carry out his orders. I honestly didn't care about it nor even needed it to begin with. It did allow me entrance into Impel Down as well as made sneaking into Marineford easier. Also getting Whitebeard's power was a huge bonus." continued Blackbeard.
"Of course you entering and stopping the war of the best was suspected by my leader who knows you somewhat so he ordered me not to engage you. Honestly I wouldn't have engaged you anyway if I was given a choice. However if he did order me to fight you, I would naturally," said Blackbeard.
"So who is this leader you speak of? And how does he know me?" asked Shanks the most important question.
"Oh it is someone who you are very familiar with." Said Blackbeard.
Then with a maniacal look on his face he finally said "Monkey D Dragon, leader of the revolutionary army."
That name was met with reactions from everyone of the Red Hair Pirates. Monkey D Dragon was the most infamous and most dangerous figure in the world, even more feared than the Pirate King. If Roger was the pinnacle of pirates, then Dragon was the pinnacle of all those who opposed the world government. Dragon is so feared that he is known worldwide as the world's most wanted man. In fact he is more wanted the Gol Roger himself when he was alive. All the members of the Red Hair Crew had gasps on their faces. But the one with the biggest reaction was none other than Shanks himself.
"Dragon,"said Shanks with his face in a scorn.
Memories of that dangerous man came back to Shanks like a movie projector. Shanks could still remember that man. How so extraordinarily powerful he was that the Roger Pirates thought he was a god. How he came so close to killing his former crew, his captain and destroying the world by attempting to awaken the ancient weapon Uranus. However Roger was able to stop him. However Roger wasn't the type to kill his enemies which was why he let Dragon live. The mere mention of that man's name is enough to send a chill down his spine which is something considering that as one of the four great pirates of the New World, nothing should scare him.
"I knew the moment I heard his name that he was the leader of the revolutionary army. And from reading in the newspapers that his full name was Monkey D Dragon only confirmed that is was the same guy from 20 years ago," said Shanks with a extremely hateful look on his face.
"The moment I heard he was alive, I knew I would have to do something to stop him. But as leader of the revolutionary army he was mostly liberating countries from the world government and freeing people from slavery. He didn't seem to be doing anything bad. I thought his defeat at the hands of captain Roger changed him for the better so I never bothered. It looks like I was wrong. But to think he was doing something as big as manipulating a whole war, that's just seems crazy. At the same time I'm not surprised considering it is him of all people. Something like this is something he would surely do. Not to mention it's possible for a man like him" said Shanks.
"I guess I shouldn't be surprised that your working for him. I mean it really took me by surprise when you said that you were working for someone. Someone like you who has two of the strongest devil fruits and are one of the four emperors. For someone as strong as you to be working for someone else, that person must really be somebody extremely strong. But now finding out that it was Dragon, it doesn't surprise me one bit. Extremely strong is an understatement to describe that man. He was equally as strong as captain Roger." Said Shanks.
"Equally as strong as Roger. Zehahaha. How wrong you are. You see they may have been on par with each other. But that was twenty years ago. Lord Dragon has gotten much stronger since then. He is now the strongest being in the world," said Blackbeard.
Shanks could only grit his teeth knowing that Blackbeard was right. And that meant that even if he wanted to stop Dragon, at this point he couldn't. Especially now that he had an entire army backing him.
Teach seeing the despair on Shanks face couldn't help but taunt him even more.
"Zehahaha I bet now you wish you hadn't saved Luffy's life and gave him your Straw Hat. After all he is the son of your captain's greatest enemy," said Teach in a taunting voice.
"Luffy may be Dragon's son, but he is not Dragon himself. He has done nothing wrong. He is not like Dragon," said Shanks in a firm voice.
"Oh is that so. Well you see things are different now. He is no longer the little boy whom you gave your hat to." Said Teach still in his taunting voice.
"Your right, he is not. He is now a man who will return my hat to me and become the king of the Pirates. You wouldn't know since you never wanted to be king of the Pirates to begin with," said Shanks countering Blackbeard's statement.
"Zehahaha. I wouldn't know. I know more than you think. You see I am a member of Dragon's greatest fighters, the Knights of D. And guess what, Luffy is one of them," said Blackbeard.
The look of utter horror was seen clearly on Shanks' face. He could not believe what he just heard. The boy who begged to join his crew and swore to become the King of the Pirates was now not only allied with Blackbeard, but a subordinate of the most dangerous being in the world. Just what has happened to him. He kept track of Luffy's whereabouts through the newspapers and now he finds out that Luffy is one of Dragon's men. Granted he is Dragon's son and a son would naturally want to help his father but this, giving up his dream, abandoning his nakama for a man who wants rule the world. He recently read that his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates recently became active again and now he's hearing that Luffy is now with the revolutionary army serving under his father. Just what happened in just a month?
"No, Luffy wouldn't do that. He loves his crew and wants to be the Pirate King. He wouldn't just abandon all that to be part of Dragon's group," said Shanks with a serious voice.
"I don't know exactly why he chose to leave his crew but it is no longer important. He is now one of Lord Dragon's elite warriors. And furthermore, Lord Dragon has helped him awaken the Will of D," said Teach.
The look of shock was apparent on Shanks face. He knew how powerful the Will of D was having seen his captain harness its power many times to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles. To think that Luffy would awaken this ancient and powerful bloodline like Roger. Then again, he shouldn't be surprised. Luffy was always capable of amazing things and even though he didn't want to admit it, was Dragon's son who himself was a master of this power, if not the greatest master of this ability. And if he was with Dragon, then it would make sense that Luffy awaken it and master it quickly. Despite being incredibly disappointed in Luffy he couldn't help but feel proud that the boy had come so far. If only he wasn't on the wrong side, then he would have certainly made Pirate King with his new powers.
"You know despite how I'm feeling hearing that the little anchor is now on the side of evil, I can't help but feel proud of the brat." Said Shanks smiling for the first time.
"What?" asked a confused Teach whose smile and cocky attitude left him immediately. Why the hell would Shanks be happy about what he just heard about Luffy?
"Its really strange. I mean I find out that the boy whom I was willing to even sacrifice my arm for to achieve his dream has given up on it. And even worse he gave up his dream to help a being whose purpose in life is to destroy everything. But still, I am happy the brat has come far. Even since I met him, I knew he was just like captain Roger. He was just like him, even more like him than his own son Ace whom I met before. And he certainly had more in common to captain Roger than his real father, that bastard Dragon. And now that he has awakened the Will of D, he is now even more like him. Yep he is certainly going to become the Pirate King. I know it." Said Shanks with a real smile on his face.
Blackbeard on the other hand was not smiling. He expected Shanks to react badly but he didn't expect this. He didn't expect that despite what he told him, Shanks still believes that he would become the Pirate King.
"I just said that he is now a revolutionary, specifically a Knight of D. There is no way in hell that he would want to become the Pirate King now," said Teach trying to break Shanks again.
"No you're wrong, he would become the Pirate King. He just needs some talking to. Our perhaps some sense knocked into him. And guess what I would be the one to do it," said Shanks with a determined look on his face and his smile never leaving him.
"And I need to kill your leader for trying to tempt my little anchor into betraying everything that he holds dear. Besides as Roger's student, I have a duty to my captain to finish the job he started. Not to mention I do have a score to settle with you for what you did to anchor's brother and captain Roger's son." Said Shanks.
Teach was not happy, not one bit. This confrontation started out exactly like he wanted. He would wear down on Shank's spirit by revealing his true motives. He hoped that also telling him about Luffy would dampen his spirit even more. The result would be that Shanks would be significantly easier to kill. Instead it had the opposite effect. Shanks spirit became stronger upon hearing about Luffy. This fight would be far more difficult than he thought. This was not happening. But nonetheless, he had his orders to complete and he would do so.
"Well I think it's time I answered your earlier question. You know the one about why I'm here. Well the answer is that Lord Dragon has ordered me to kill you," said Teach his smile still gone.
"Well that's great. Because I wasn't going to let you live in any case. Not after all the terrible things you did under Dragon's orders. And now I want to kill you even more for bad mouthing Luffy like that."said Shanks with a confident smile plastered on his face.
"I'm going to kill you Teach," finished Shanks, his smile completely gone and his haki flaring violently as if saying you'll be burned. His crewmates were also in fighting positions.
"You can try Red Hair," finished Teach as darkness began to envelop him and a transparent bubble appeared on both his hands. The Blackbeard Pirates were also in fighting positions.
Later that day.
Shanks was on the ground. He was just defeated by Teach. Teach however was full of injuries himself. He was hoping to avoid this. He was aiming to break Shank's spirit but that backfired and made him stronger. So strong that Teach honestly thought he was going to lose. The two fought a huge battle with their respective crews, one that would be remembered for ages. Despite a valiant effort on Shanks part worthy of a member of the four emperors of the sea, he was defeated. Teach himself had to struggle in this battle like he has never struggled before. It was his toughest fight yet, one which the more it dragged on, the more he felt he was going to lose. Nonetheless he won and Shanks laid on the ground defeated.
Shanks heavily wounded and on the verge on death began looking up in the sky. He began to reminisce on all the good memories he had. All the fun times he had with the Roger Pirates. Arguing with Buggy, getting bonked in the head by Rayleigh, training with Roger, drinking and partying with his nakama. Battles upon battles that made the crew more than just a crew, it made them family.
"Captain Roger, Rayleigh-san, Crocus-san, Buggy, guys" thought Shanks smiling from the memories of his first crew.
He then began to think about his own crew. Their adventures and good times. He remembered his frequent duels with Mihawk where the two fought and become both rivals and friends. He remembered Yassop, Beckman, Lucky Ro, all of them made him the great pirate that he was today. They were his family.
"Ben, Yassop, Ro, Mihawk, everyone," thought Shanks remembering his second crew.
The last memory that crossed his mind was one of his most cherished. A memory he held dear. One which he made in Windmill Village. The memory of a small boy who reminded him so much of his captain.
"I'll form a crew of my own on day Shanks. And I will become king of the Pirates some day," said an enthusiastic five year old Luffy.
"Hahaha. I see then in that case," said Shanks who proceeded to take off his hat.
He then gently placed his hat on the little boy's head.
"You see this hat. It's really precious to me. I want you to take good care of it for me. And return it to me when you become a great pirate." Said Shanks with a gentle smile on his face.
Shanks ship was leaving but he continued to look at the crowd specifically the little boy who was in the arms of a woman named Makino. The little boy was crying while he held the hat in his hand.
"I want you to return the hat to me in good condition. When you become a great pirate." Said Shanks in his mind as and Luffy continued staring at each other.
As the ship began distancing itself to the port, the two continued to have their eyes fixed on each other as if in their own little world.
"We'll meet again too someday Luffy. And when we do, you'll be the king of the Pirates." Said Shanks before the ship was out of view.
Little Luffy who was still crying couldn't take it anymore.
"I would do it Shanks! I would definitely become king of the Pirates! You'll see!" shouted a crying Luffy.
With his back turned no one could see the tears falling from Shanks' eyes as he smiled.
"Captain Roger, you would definitely be happy if you saw this," though Shanks.
Shanks was finally back to the present as his eyes were now tearing from all the wonderful times he had.
"Luffy I know that you are struggling. Dragon has manipulated you to do his bidding. But I know you Luffy, you'll pull through. You'll definitely become King of the Pirates," thought Shanks as tears were spilling from his eyes.
"My one regret is that I wouldn't be alive to see it happen," thought Shanks thinking about his one regret.
"Luffy, everyone. Thank you," though Shanks with a smile on his face as he finally collapsed from his wounds. It has finally happened. Red Hair Shanks, captain of the Red Hair Pirates, formerly a member of the Pirate Kings crew and member of the four emperor of the sea was dead.
The rest of his crew looked on all them crying at the loss of their captain and friend.
In another part of the New World, Monkey D Luffy, son of the revolutionary leader Dragon and the Libra of the Knights of D was currently pursuing Big Mom of the four emperors of the sea. He was ordered to kill her. While travelling he got a strange feeling. A feeling as if someone was touching his shoulder. He looked behind and saw no one. Yet for some reason he couldn't help but think of his mentor and friend Shanks. Despite having cast aside his past upon joining the revolutionary army, he still held his precious people in high regards. Shanks included.
"Shanks," thought Luffy though he didn't know why.
Nonetheless he had to continue his mission to kill Big Mom. As a member of the Knights of D, failure wasn't an option. Yet still on the way he couldn't help his mind from wandering to Shanks.
There is it guys. The latest chapter.
Well first I know a lot of you are getting frustrated that you haven't seen any of the Straw Hats yet. I mean this is One Piece and One Piece is about the Straw Hats. But this is the final war so again I'll have to give all the necessary characters their due.
Next about if and emperor goes into another emperors territory without permission is a declaration of war. I just made this up. But it would make sense. I mean two of the strongest Pirates in the world in the same place. Something is bound to happen. Also when Shanks came to Whitebeard. Whitebeard knew Shanks when he was a brat and knew he wouldn't just come here for a fight without good reason. That's why there was no way between the two.
Continuing on the first part of this chapter was more or less the calm before the storm. A party before a dreadful even happens. And this dreadful event would be the battle between Shanks and Teach which result in Shank's death.
About Shank's feeling. Well Luffy does have a sixth sense for danger. And since the series emphasizes the similarities between Luffy and Roger and Luffy and Shanks, then Shanks should have a similar sixth sense for danger or terrible events.
Blackbeard' taunting. Well Blackbeard does have a habit of conversing with his enemies, even extremely strong ones which is what he was going here.
A lot of Blackbeard actions during the war were not necessarily Dragon's orders. For example Dragon simply told Teach to hand Ace over to the world government. He never said how. Blackbeard was the one who came up with the scheme to kill a crewmate and have Ace pursue him knowing Ace's code. Also certain things were just bonuses. Dragon simply wanted Blackbeard to turn Ace over to the world government prompting the Whitebeard Pirates to go to war. And then in the middle he would kill Ace because he is the son of his mortal enemy and Whitebeard to become a Yonkou. Becoming a Shichbukia wasn't necessary for the Whitebeard Pirates to go to war, turning Ace over was all that was needed. Breaking into Impel Down and getting new crewmates was not necessary to kill Whitebeard. But both made his job easier as the Shichbukai title would make getting into Impel Down easier and sneaking into Marineford easier. Getting new crewmates would bolster his crew but wouldn't affect Dragon's plans. It would however make his crew stronger and thus more of a competitor to becoming an emperor as well as by extension make the revolutionary army stronger. Also stealing Whitebeard's devil fruit was not necessary but it was a bonus. It would make him stronger and thus more likely to become an emperor. And him becoming stronger would naturally mean the Knights of D are stronger. Again most of his actions were not necessary but optional.
Dragon suspected Shanks would enter the war of the best knowing him from Roger's crew. So he ordered Teach not to engage him. Of course Teach knows how strong Shanks is so he wouldn't have fought him anyway unless specifically ordered to by Dragon.
So the nature of the battle between Dragon and Roger is finally revealed. Dragon attempted to unleash the ancient weapon Uranus onto the world. But Roger was able to stop him however he didn't kill him. And now Dragon is back stronger than ever. Roger didn't kill him for more or less the same reasons Luffy doesn't kill his enemies.
Shanks didn't pursue Dragon at first because of what Dragon was doing. Dragon was already defeated by Roger and prevented from unleashing Uranus. Also Dragon was doing things like liberating lands and freeing people from slavery. He was doing anything bad so there was no reason for Shanks to pursue him. In fact because of the things he was doing were good things, Shanks thought Dragon turned over a new leaf. How wrong he was.
Teach attempted to first weaken Shank's spirit by telling him about his true motives and about Luffy. This would make it easier to kill him as he knows Shanks is a strong fighter. Unfortunately that plan backfired badly and Shanks is even stronger than he was before. Teach did not see that coming so the fight was even harder than he imagined.
Shanks reaction to hearing about Luffy. Well Luffy wasn't the type to just cry and wallow in misery after hearing about his crewmates. He is the type who would more smile and beat up whoever was responsible. Shanks who is similar to Luffy is the same. Rather than despairing about how Luffy joined Dragon, he would smile and defeat Dragon for tempting Luffy. But first he has to defeat Blackbeard who was partially responsible for the death of his captain's so Ace and bad mouthing Luffy.
I decided that the battle between Shanks and Teach would happen off screen. I decided that I'll make the debut of the battles later. Also I wanted a guy like Shanks to have a really emotional ending. That's why I added the flashbacks and made him die smiling similar to Roger and Ace. I found the ending to be really sad. Yet I enjoyed it at the same time because of how sad it was. Hope you liked it.
The final scene with Luffy was made to show that Shanks death would have an impact on him despite his sworn allegiance to Dragon.
As usual I hope to get plenty of reviews