Ten years had passed and Luffy and Koshin were about to set sail in search of their dreams. Luffy, always fearless and eager for adventure, couldn't contain his excitement and decided to invite Koshin to join him on this epic journey.
With a warm smile, Luffy looked at Koshin and said: "Koshin, my friend, we've shared so many adventures and incredible moments together, and I can't think of anyone else I'd rather explore the Grand Line with. Join me on this journey! Together, we will be unstoppable!"
Koshin, however, looked deeply into Luffy's eyes, his face marked by determination. He replied sincerely: "Luffy, you are my brother from another mother, and our friendships and adventures are priceless treasures to me. But I have my own ambition, my own destiny to follow. I know you'll reach the top and become the Pirate King, but I have something different to pursue."
Luffy respected Koshin's decision, knowing that each of them had their own dreams and paths to follow. And so, at that moment, they said goodbye with a firm handshake, promising that although their paths might part, their friendship would remain unshaken. With that, Luffy and Koshin went their separate ways, ready to face the challenges that the future held.
Koshin landed on Orc Island, the first island he encountered on his solitary journey. When he reached the town, a desolate sight unfolded before his eyes. The island was in ruins, with destroyed buildings and debris everywhere. It was clear that something terrible had happened there recently.
As Koshin explored the city in search of survivors or clues as to what had happened, an imposing and sinister man called Drakar appeared before him. Drakar was a large, intimidating-looking man with dark skin and striking facial features.
On seeing Koshin, Drakar immediately realized that he was a pirate. With determination in his eyes, Drakar activated his powers of "Roku Roku no Mi", the Fruit of the Rock, which gave him control over rocks and minerals. He quickly shaped the debris around him into stone fists and advanced towards Koshin.
Koshin, for his part, was determined to protect himself and find out what had happened on that island. He activated his own powers of "Uddo Uddo no Mi", the Wood Fruit, which granted him the ability to manipulate wood at will. Koshin formed wooden shields to protect himself from Drakar's attacks and retaliated with sharp wooden blades.
"Are you a pirate?" Drakar says with anger in his eyes.
"I am, and what does being one have to do with it?" Koshin asks.
"You kill, you steal for fame."
"Not everyone is like that, I want to end the Navy."
"Those shits, they save who they can."
"Explain that."
Ten years ago, Drakar was 23 and living a peaceful life on Orc Island. He was married to a woman called Emi and they had an adorable daughter called Kāra. The island was a peaceful place, and Drakar worked hard to provide for his family and ensure that they had a happy life.
One day, however, terror struck Orc Island. The townsfolk spotted the Jolly Roger of the infamous pirate Buggy the Clown flickering on the horizon. Panic spread quickly, as everyone knew of Buggy's reputation as a dangerous and chaotic pirate.
When Buggy and his crew finally docked on the island, the devastation began. Buggy announced that he was there to start his own circus and ruthlessly ordered Cabaji, one of his subordinates, to bring a cannon. With the help of a powerful weapon called the Lady Buggy, they launched a destructive attack that reduced the entire city to rubble.
Drakar was in the middle of the chaos, desperately fighting to protect his family. However, the overwhelming strength of Buggy and his crew proved overwhelming. In the end, Drakar narrowly managed to survive, but he was unable to protect Emi and Kāra, who lost their lives in that terrible attack.
To make matters worse, Drakar realized that, while the city was being destroyed, a Navy boat passed by the island without stopping to render assistance or stop Buggy and his crew. This traumatic event left Drakar with a deep sense of anger and a desire for revenge.
From that fateful day on, Drakar swore that he would dedicate his life to hunting down Buggy and his crew, seeking justice for his beloved wife and daughter. He set out in search of the power and skills that would make him capable of taking on Buggy, bringing the promise of revenge to those who caused the destruction of his peaceful life on Orc Island.
"Man, I'm really sorry about that," says Koshin, a little saddened by the situation.
"Call me Drakar."
"Drakar, do you want to join my crew?"
Drakar, upon hearing this, gives a smile.
"Just because I've opened up to you doesn't mean I'm going to join you."
"You're very strong, that's why I need you."
"Okay, but first we're going to fight, I want to see if my captain is strong."
"You'll see what I can do," says Koshin with a smile on his face.
The fight between Drakar and Koshin was a spectacle of unusual powers. Both combatants were carriers of Akuma no Mi, granting them extraordinary abilities. Drakar, with his Roku Roku no Mi, could manipulate rocks and minerals with ease, while Koshin mastered the Uddo Uddo no Mi, which gave him control over wood. The scene of the battle was a rocky beach on Orc Island, where the wreckage of the city destroyed by Buggy was still visible.
The fight began with Koshin showing off his skills, shaping the wood around him to create sharp weapons and solid defenses. Drakar, for his part, lifted large blocks of rock and hurled them at Koshin with brute force. The explosions and collisions between the wood and the rocks created a spectacle of sparks and debris flying everywhere.
As the fight continued, both pirates showed incredible resilience and determination. Drakar was driven by the need to prove to Koshin that he was strong enough to be part of his crew and achieve his ambition of revenge against Buggy. Koshin, for his part, respected Drakar's strength and saw him as a valuable potential ally.
The battle reached its climax when Drakar piled huge stones around Koshin, creating a sort of makeshift arena. Koshin responded by transforming the wood around him into sturdy armor. Both were on the verge of exhaustion when they simultaneously launched their final attacks.
The rocks and wood collided in a spectacular crash, creating an explosion of energy that spread across the beach. The impact of the collision caused the makeshift arena to collapse, leaving the two pirates slumped and exhausted.
The two men stood up with difficulty and exchanged weary glances. It was clear that neither of them had won the fight. Drakar, with an exhausted smile, held out his hand to Koshin.
"You're strong, Koshin. And I want to join your crew," he said sincerely.
Koshin accepted Drakar's hand with a tired smile and shook it firmly. "Welcome aboard, Drakar. You are a valuable ally, and together, we will seek our revenge against the government."
"Koshin, we're going to change the world," says Drakar.
"What do you mean?"
"We're going to take down Buggy and the Navy."
"Hahaha, I like that idea."
"And what will the gang be called, Captain?"
"I know, Pirates of Liberty."
"Haha, I like the name."
With this unexpected alliance formed, Drakar joined Koshin's crew, and the two pirates embarked on a journey to fulfill their ambitions and face the challenges that the Great Sea had in store for them. United by their traumatic past and their quest for justice, they became comrades in an adventure that had only just begun.
Arriving at the port.
"Is that our boat?" asks Drakar when he sees a small boat.
"I don't know how to get one," says Koshin.
"I know an island full of boats, we can borrow one."
"What's the name of the island?"
"Gecko Islands."
"Where is that?"
"Southwest of that island."
"Let's go there."
The two friends from the Freedom crew set off for the Gecko Islands in search of a boat.