A seven year old boy named Luffy was hanging out with some pirates in a bar called Party's bar. Unknown to him, his life was about to take a dramatic change that will make the biggest of impacts in the future.

Luffy looked up at his red headed hero and exclaimed, "Shanks I'm a man, let me join your crew! My punches are like a pistol!"

Yasopp drunkenly chuckled and said, "Oh yeah? I have a son that is around your age named Ussop. I miss my boy.

Lucky Roux looked at Luffy and said to him, "Calm down! You're not old enough to join us. You are still just a little kid and you still can't swim without being an Anchor."

Luffy started to fume after hearing this. He got mad, put his head up and shouted, "Shut up! You don't even know! I'm strong and I can fight."

Shanks raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh yeah? Here, drink your juice Anchor."

Luffy grabbed the glass with juice. "Thanks Shanks." He said as he started to guzzle his juice down.

Shanks hand hit the counter and the whole crew started laughing. Shanks had to gather back his breath before he stated, "Now Anchor I don't know any real pirates that drink juice."

Luffy got mad and shouted, "Shanks, how dare you. You tricked me." This made everyone laugh even harder.

A few moments later the bars doors opened up and in walked some mountain bandits.

The leader stepped forward and spoke up, "I'm Higuma 'The bear'. We are not here to attack anyone. We just want a few barrels of your finest alcohol."

Makino nervously stepped forward and said, "I'm sorry sir but we have ran out."

The bandit gave her an unamused look and said, "Oh really? Then what's that all these pirates are drinking? It looks like alcohol to me."

Shanks walked over to the man and said, "Sorry about that. It looks like me and my men drank the place dry."

This got the mountain bandit mad as he broke the bottle on the man's head.

Meanwhile Luffy felt hungry and was angry at Shanks not fighting back. He saw a treasure chest. He decided to open it up and he saw a round purple fruit with swirls on it.

He reached into the chest grabbing the fruit and took a bite and then ate it whole. He looked back at what was going on and got mad and shouted, "Don't make fun of Shanks."

Little did he know that when he did that he unleashed a very powerful wave of Haoshoku Haki, knocking out all the bandits and Makino. He even managed to bring half of Shanks crew to their knees.

Meanwhile, a couple of miles away on a small boat.

"Did you feel that-yoi?" asked a certain well known Phoenix to another well known pompadour haired man.

The pompadour haired man slowly nodded his head. "We should probably call Pops. There shouldn't be any Haki users in the East Blue. It doesn't make any sense."

The Phoenix agreed and went and got the den den mushi. It started ringing and after a bit the line was picked up.

"This is Whitebeard. What's going on?" A gruff voice stated.

Both the two at once said, "Pops we just sensed a very powerful conquerors Haki coming from an island a few miles away. I believe it's name is Dawn Island."

The line was silent for a bit and then Whitebeard said, "That could be trouble we will head towards there. Marco and Thatch I want you to go and check it out. We are 6 hours away and we will meet up with you. Stay safe my sons'."

The two looked at each other and said, "Yes Pops." The snail the hung up.

Back at the bar Shanks with wide eyes looked at Luffy and asked, "Luffy do you know what you just did?"

Luffy shook his head and said, "No I don't. I just got mad and then everyone fell asleep."

Shanks put his hand over his mouth while thinking of how to respond and then he said, "Well little Anchor, the thing you just did is a manifestation of your will."

Luffy tilted his head sideways and said, "Huh?"

Shanks facepalmed and tried again. "You have a power that most people cannot use."

Luffy put in his fist in his palm and said, "I get it it's a mystery power."

Shanks patiently stated, "Well that's closer. The power is called Haki. There are three types of haki. The first one let's you sense your surroundings and even see incoming hits. It's called Observation Haki. The second one is like putting armour on, it will block incoming damage and even make your attacks stronger. It's called Armament Haki. The third and final one is called The kings disposition or conqueror's Haki. It allows you to overpower weak willed people and knock them out. You can do more but that's a future thing."

Luffy nodded his head in understanding.

All of a sudden one of the Red Hair pirate lookouts came tumbling in the bar yelling, "Captain, we have trouble heading this way!"

Shanks flinched and inquired, "What's going on? Who's coming?"

The lookout caught his breath real fast and then exclaimed, "I saw Marco the Phoenix and Thatch heading this way!!!"

"What!!!" Shanks shrieked. Then he ran out the door and headed towards the docks.

Meanwhile back with Marko and Thatch.

"Marco, do you see that ship? It's the Red Force. So that means Red Haired Shanks is at this Island!" Thatch said freaking out.

Marko looked up and calmly stated, "Don't worry, I'll call Pops -yoi."

Marco grabbed the snail and started ringing. After a few minutes the other end was picked up.

"Hello who's calling?"

"Jozu, give it to Pops. We got some news that we need to tell him right away." Marco spoke.

A few moments later...

"What have you found out my son?" An intrigued Whitebeard asked.

"Me and Thatch spotted the Red Force docked at the island. Red Haired Shanks is here." Marco stated with an annoyed tone.

The line was silent for a bit and Whitebeard replied with a question, "Do you know if you two have been spotted?"

Marco with a sigh replied, "Yes Pops. As soon as he came into view and saw us he waved us over with that annoying grin that he likes to put on."

Whitebeard started to chuckle being able to picture it. Then he replied, "Marco, and Thatch proceed to the island. I will keep the line open for a bit for precaution."

"Yes Pops." Marco replied back.

They arrive at the island and Shanks runs over to them and looks at Marco and with a devious grin and asks, "Marco, have you come to join my crew finally."

Before Marco can respond he hears a little voice asking, "Shanks is this guy part pineapple? He looks like one."

"W-What?" Marco spluttered out.

Thatch bent over laughing and and stated, "He got you there, Mr. Pineapple."

Before Marco could protest Luffy looked over to Thatch and with a big smile stated, "Well your hair looks like bread."

With the den den mushi line still being open Whitebeard and the rest of the commanders heard this and both sides were in an uproar with laughter.

Shanks noticing the den den mushi said, "Hi old man! Where you guys?"

Whitebeard responded, "Well brat we are actually on our way over there. It seems like you have found an interesting brat there. I think I want to meet him."

The red hair pirates eyes comically widened. Shanks then asked, "What are you guys doing here anyways?"

Marco responded, "Me and Thatch felt the presence of Conqueror's Haki and so we decided to check it out. Being in the East Blue it didn't make sense."

Thatch then butted in while looking at Shanks saying, "I guess we figured it out though. What made you unleash your Haki in the first place?"

Shanks was silent for a moment and before he could respond Luffy spoke up saying, " It wasn't Shanks, it was me who did it."

Shanks nervously laughed saying. "Anchor don't joke like that. You're just a kid."

Luffy had shark teeth as he yelled back while unknowingly letting loose more Haki. "I'm not joking, tomato head!"

Thatch started laughing after hearing the name.

He then realized what just happened and looked at Marco. They both nodded and Thatch spoke back to the den den mushi. "Pops I definitely think you're going to want to meet this kid."

One of the red haired pirates came running out to them yelling, "Shanks, the chest is empty! The devil fruit is missing!"

Shanks took off and entered the bar peering into the empty chest. He looked down at the hand he was holding to see an outstretched arm. He screeched, "Luffy, you ate the fruit that was in this chest!"

Luffy never seeing his idol get mad took a step back with a frightened expression plastered on his face and nodded in confirmation.

Shanks seeing the scared little boy calmed down and said, "Well, what's done is done. Sorry for yelling, Anchor." He then picked up the little boy in a warm embrace.

After he set Luffy back down he looked at him and inquired, "Do you know what you just ate?"

"No. I just know that it tasted really really bad." Luffy responded while he stuck his tongue out for emphasis.

"You ate a devil fruit. It's called the Gum Gum Fruit. It turned your body into rubber. Devil fruits take away your ability to swim." Shanks responded.

Luffy couldn't believe it and shouted, "What I'll still learn how to do it! Just wait and see."

Shanks playfully responded, "Sorry Luffy but you truly are an anchor now. It's impossible for any devil fruit eaters to swim. That's just the way things are."

Luffy thought about it and nodded in understanding.

Shanks said, "We're going to leave. But we will be back later today. We have some stuff to take care of."

Luffy nodded his head with a sad face but then looked at Yasopp and asked, "Do you think that I could meet your son? He sounds nice and I don't have any friends my own age."

Marco and Thatch who were in the background overheard everything and their hearts went out to the little kid.

Over on the Moby Dick there was silence as Whitebeard and the rest of his commanders overheard what the little boy had said. They looked at their father figure who had a look on his face that they knew all too well. On the inside they all had the same thought "We're getting a new brother."

Yasopp looked at Shanks who nodded his head then looked at Luffy and said, "I can't wait to see my boy again it's been a while. Thank you, little Anchor."

Marco looked at Luffy and asked, "Hey do you have any animals that we could hunt in that forest? We need to get some meat to restock our ship."

A few hours later Luffy was sitting in Party's bar talking with Makino when all of a sudden the bar doors opened and in walked Higuma and his bandits.

Luffy looked up at them and had a scowl on his face.

Higuma looked at him and started trying to get a rise from him. "You are the little brat that was with those weak pirates. It looks like we scared them off. Good riddance."

Luffy not liking this shouted, "Shut up!!! Shanks is way cooler than you idiots!"

Higuma didn't like that and replied, "What the hell did you say you stupid brat? Now we are really going to have to kill you!!!"

The bandits took Luffy out near the peer and started ruffing him up.

Makino ran to try to get help which caused all the villagers to gather round the commotion.

The mayor started pleading, "Please let the boy go. He is just a little kid."

Marco and Thatch were just returning to the village when they saw Makino running around frantically.

Marco ran up to her inquiring, "What's wrong, yoi?"

Makino with tears in her eyes began explaining, "Luffy has been kidnapped by mountain bandits! They are planning on killing him. He is pretty much my little brother."

Thatch and Marco looked at each other and nodded their heads. Both of them have an understanding of having a little brother in trouble coming from their huge adoptive family.

Marco spoke up with a reassuring smile, "Don't worry we won't let anything happen to him. We have a bunch of adopted siblings in our big family. Now where are they at?"

Makino pointed in the direction and Marco and Thatch took off towards the place where Luffy was being kept. Before he could do anything he saw the red haired pirates taking care of business.

When Higuma let the smoke bombs out and took Luffy on the boat Marco transformed into the Phoenix while Shanks swam to Luffy. The eel-like sea king took out Higuma and was going for Luffy. Marco managed to kick the Lord of the coast's head before Shanks's arm was bitten off. Shanks still had an injury.

Luffy started crying when he saw the blood. Shanks unleashed his haki on the sea king scaring it away. Shanks put his arm around Luffy comforting him. He then heard a voice behind him, "Do you need some help?"

Shanks turned and looked and said, "You're Namur the eighth division commander. Yes I could use some help I'm losing blood faster than I would like."

Namur swam him and Luffy to the Moby Dick. The nurses saw Shanks's condition. They took him to the infirmary and they began their work.

Before Shanks reached the infirmary he saw Whitebeard who stated, "I saw what you did brat. Good job."


A/n had the itch for a new story. im still working on Second chance and goku the onmi king. tell me what you think.