#OH- AND SANJI X GOL D ROGER

[mike-milkyway]

Gotta appreciate how Black Leg "I'm unlovable, you deserve better than being burdened with me" Sanji is one of those characters that gets shipped with everyone and their moms. Rightfully so, because everyone wants him, he's just very blind to how amazing he is.

[differentpostrebel]

Lost and Found: A Pirate's Promise

Chapter 4: Heart on the Line

A/N: Chapter 4 is here you guys! I think I am going to continue writing two stories and then post them, that way it's easier versus doing the whole day at a time. If you haven't checked out Chapter 3 along with the other chapters they are linked down below. Without further ado. Here’s Chapter 4. 

Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4 (here)

Y/N is an established pirate and a formidable warrior, with the third highest bounty in the Straw Hat crew. She's not just another member; her strength and skills have earned her a respected spot among the crew.

Sanji, our favorite lovesick cook, falls head over heels for Y/N almost immediately. True to his nature, he tries every trick in the book to catch her attention, from cooking her favorite meals to showering her with compliments. On the other hand, Y/N may have a small crush on Sanji, but she’s cautious and focused on her goals as a pirate.

As the story progresses, that small crush gradually blossoms into something more profound, but their journey together won't be easy. With the chaos of the New World looming, the dangers they face will test their bond and loyalty to each other. Will their love be strong enough to survive the trials ahead, or will the perils of their pirate life tear them apart?

Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster filled with angst, action, and a dash of romance. I'm thrilled to take you on this adventure with Y/N, Sanji, and the rest of the Straw Hat crew!

Word Count: 4.1K 

Sanji x Y/N, OP x Y/N

 

You notice a bright yellow light from a distance as Luffy wraps his rubber arms around your waist. Your body aches, and all you want is to take off these dirty clothes, take a hot shower, and rest. Suddenly, you hear Luffy's voice.

"Hey, Y/N! I'm gonna throw you in the air and catch you so we can carry you. That okay?"

Barely paying attention, you mutter, "What?"

Luffy, taking that as agreement, grins. "She says yes! Alright!"

"Wait, Luffy!" you exclaim, but it's too late. You're already soaring into the air, screaming and yelling, "Luffy!"

Just as you're bracing for a rough landing, a pair of familiar arms catch you with ease. "Oh, my sweet Y/N," Sanji's voice is smooth and reassuring. "Don't worry, your prince is here to carry you."

You look up, and your eyes meet Sanji's warm gaze. A small blush creeps onto your cheeks as you nuzzle closer to his neck, wrapping your legs around his waist. "Thank you, Sanji," you whisper, laying a tender kiss on his neck.

Sanji's breath hitches slightly at your touch, but he quickly recovers, his voice softening as he speaks. "Anything for you, my love. I’d never let you fall."

You can feel his heart racing against yours, and it brings a smile to your face. "I knew I could count on you," you murmur, your lips brushing against his skin.

Sanji chuckles, his voice low and filled with affection. "Always, Y/N. You're safe with me."

As Sanji carries you, you begin to drift in and out of consciousness. The pain is fading, but exhaustion is catching up with you. You think to yourself that the effects must be wearing off.

Finally, you reach Grove 13, and Shakkys Bar, Sanji gently sets you down. Chopper is already there, carefully tending to your wounds. Sanji is nearby, his worry still evident, but there’s a softer expression on his face now that you’re safe.

The rest of the crew gather around Rayleigh, who is seated at the bar with a thoughtful expression. They’re deep in conversation about the legendary Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.

Luffy, eyes wide with curiosity, asks, "So, Rayleigh, what was Roger like? You were part of his crew, right?"

Rayleigh nods, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Yes, I was. Roger was... quite a man. Charismatic, fearless, and incredibly strong. He had a way of inspiring those around him." 

As the conversation continues, Usopp turns to Robin with a hint of excitement. "Robin, don't you think we should ask Rayleigh more about the One Piece? This is a huge opportunity!"

Before Robin can respond, Luffy’s eyes narrow, and he raises his voice. "No! We’re not asking about the treasure! There’s a reason so many pirates risk their lives for it, and I don’t want to make our adventure boring by digging into that mystery!"

Luffy’s declaration is punctuated with a dramatic flourish. "I DON'T WANT TO GO ON A BORING ADVENTURE LIKE THAT!!!"

Usopp, taken aback by Luffy’s intensity, quickly apologizes. "Sorry, Luffy. I didn’t mean to stir things up."

Rayleigh watches the interaction with a bemused smile and then turns to Luffy. "So, Luffy, do you really think you can conquer the Grand Line?"

Luffy grins, his eyes sparkling with determination. "I’m not really aiming to conquer it. I just want to be the King of the Pirates, which means being the freest person on the ocean."

Rayleigh’s smile widens, and Shakky’s eyes twinkle with admiration. "You’ve got a good head on your shoulders, Luffy."

Rayleigh then informs the crew, "I’ll have your ship coated in three days. Until then, you’ll need to avoid any trouble."

With that, the crew decided the best course of action is to split up and draw attention away from Rayleigh’s shop. Shakky hands us each a Vivre Card for safety, ensuring they can reunite with Rayleigh once the coating is complete. She also moves the Thousand Sunny to a safer location.

As we prepare to leave, we bid farewell to Hatchan, Camie, Pappag, and Shakky. They head back into the groves, ready to lay low for the next few days.

“Well, what do we do now?” Usopp asks, glancing around at the group.

Luffy, with his usual enthusiasm, pipes up, “I think we should go to the amusement park!”

You let out a weary sigh. “Fat chance. I’m not going through that again.”

Sanji notices the tremble in your voice and gently takes your hand, bringing it to his face. He places a soft kiss on it, his gaze full of reassurance. “Don’t worry, Y/N. I’ll protect you now. No harm shall come to you.”

You smile at him, feeling a surge of adoration. “Thank you, Sanji. It means a lot.”

As the group heads towards Grove 12, an unexpected bright light flares up, startling everyone. You all look up to see Bartholomew Kuma, his imposing figure casting a shadow over the area.

Zoro narrows his eyes, confused. “What’s he doing here?”

Luffy’s face pales as he recalls the encounter. “Wait, Kuma? Didn’t we fight him before?”

Sanji’s grip on your hand tightens, his concern evident. “Stay close, Y/N. We don’t know what he’s up to.”

Kuma stands still, his gaze sweeping over the crew, and the tension in the air becomes palpable as everyone braces for whatever comes next. 

“This can’t be the same Kuma we fought, right?” you say, staring at the Pacifista in disbelief.

The crew quickly springs into action, each member fighting with all their strength. Chopper uses Cloven Roseo Metel slamming into Kuma, enraging him. Kuma retaliates, attempting to blast Chopper, but Franky intervenes with a powerful Strong Hammer, smashing into Kuma with force.

Kuma sends Franky flying effortlessly, but Robin swoops in with her Spider Net, catching Franky mid-air and preventing a harsh fall. Meanwhile, Brook tries to strike from above, but Kuma turns to blast him. Just in time, Usopp uses Atlas Comet, a precise shot that distracts Kuma and draws his attention away from Brook.

It seems Usopp’s attack has struck a nerve, causing Kuma to stagger. Franky observes closely. “Looks like this Kuma is just a clone, like me. We can take him down!”

You attempt to join the fight but feel too weak from earlier. You stay close to Nami and Robin, who are determinedly protecting you. “Stay back,” Nami says firmly. “You’re in no condition to fight.”

Robin adds, “We’ll keep you safe. Just hold on.” 

Kuma aims a powerful laser from his mouth, intending to blow everyone away. But before he can fire, Robin uses her Devil Fruit powers to clamp his mouth shut, causing the laser to shoot back and hit the Pacifista.

Nami seizes the moment and charges in with a Thunder Tempo, striking Kuma with a crackling bolt of electricity. However, the attack only seems to push Kuma further into a berserk state. 

Sanji, Zoro, and Luffy, each showing signs of exhaustion, prepare for their final techniques. Sanji unleashes a powerful Flambage Shot, his fiery attack scorching Kuma’s metal body. Zoro follows with a decisive Kiki Kyutoryu: Ashura, combining his swords in a whirlwind of slashes. Finally, Luffy, fully charged with Gear 3, delivers a colossal Gomu Gomu no Gigant Rifle, landing a devastating blow.

Kuma collapses under the relentless assault, and the crew, panting heavily, gathers to catch their breath.

You call out, your voice strained. “We need rest, you guys. This Kuma has drained almost all our energy!”

Before anyone can respond, a voice rings out from above, echoing through the air. “You guys got some real nerve, look what you've done!”

Everyone looks up in shock as a new figure descends from the sky. Throwing his axe with deadly precision towards the crew.

“Look out!” Usopp yells, scrambling to dodge the incoming weapon.

The mysterious figure lands with a heavy thud and reveals another Pacifista—a new Kuma—standing beside him.  

The mysterious figure looks at the defeated PX-4 with a sneer. “I’m disgusted. The Navy isn’t made of money. Building just one of these Pacifistas costs as much as an entire warship!”

The crew, already worn out from their previous battle, reacts with shock and dismay.

As the crew stares at the mysterious figure and the Pacifista, everyone wonders the same thing: is this the real Kuma or not? The tension is palpable until Franky breaks the silence. “Alright, axe guy, just who the hell are you?”

The figure tries to maintain his composure, but the pressure is too much. “I’m Sentomaru,” he finally admits, the words coming out like a confession. He gestures to the Pacifista next to him. “And this here is PX-1.”

Before anyone can react, PX-1 raises its arm and fires a powerful blast at the group. The explosion sends everyone flying, crashing into the ground with a force that leaves them winded. You land hard on Zoro, hearing him grunt in pain. Realizing the severity of his injuries, you quickly scramble off him.

Luffy, shaken but determined, quickly assesses the situation. “Guys, split up! Run!” His voice carries an urgency that makes the crew look at him with worry.

Usopp and Chopper, always quick to react, yell out in agreement. “Sounds good to me! RUN!” they shout, their arms flailing as they start sprinting away.

As the crew begins to scatter, Sanji pauses to check on Zoro, who’s struggling to his feet. “Are you going to be fine on your own?” Sanji asks

Zoro shoots him a glare, gritting his teeth. “Shut up and go. I can handle this.”

With a nod, Sanji turns to join his group, which includes Nami and Franky. As he sprints to catch up. he calls out, “Wait up, Nami! We should stick together!” His voice softens as he reaches her, heart eyes practically glowing. “I won’t let anything happen to you, my sweet Nami! 

Nami, still running, throws a quick glance over her shoulder and says, “That’s great and all, but what about Y/N?”

Sanji’s heart skips a beat as the realization hits him. He frantically scans the chaos around him, finally spotting you with Zoro’s group, being carried by Usopp. Panic and guilt flood his chest as he yells out, “Zoro! You better take care of Y/N!”

Zoro glances back at Sanji, his expression unimpressed. “Shut up, curly-brow. Your fault for leaving her behind in the first place,” he retorts sharply, his tone dismissive but protective.

Sanji clenches his fists, frustration and worry battling within him. “You idiot moss-head! If anything happens to her, I’ll—”

Zoro cuts him off, his gaze steady. “She’s safer with us right now. Focus on keeping Nami and Franky safe.”

Sanji grits his teeth, hating that Zoro is right. He turns back to his group, determination burning in his eyes. “Just make sure she’s alright, moss-head,” he mutters before focusing on Nami and Franky, ensuring their safety as they continue to evade the relentless attacks. 

As the chaos intensifies around them, Luffy’s voice rises above the noise. “Everyone, listen up!” he shouts, his tone commanding. “Promise to meet back here in three days! No matter what happens, we’ll all be back together!”

His words cut through the fear and confusion, a beacon of hope amidst the turmoil. Each member of the crew locks eyes with him, determination solidifying in their hearts. They all know the gravity of the situation, but Luffy’s unwavering belief in their bond fuels their resolve.

Usopp notices PX-1 closing in on them, and a wave of urgency hits him. “Brook, take Y/N and find a safer spot!” he commands, his voice tight. He gently hands you over to Brook, who immediately begins moving you to safety.

Usopp takes a deep breath and pulls out his slingshot. “Special Attack: Smoke Star!” he yells, releasing a barrage of smoke pellets to create a temporary barrier. But as the smoke clears, PX-1 blasts a bridge ahead of Sanji’s group, cutting off their escape route. The looming figure of PX-1 steps through the debris, blocking their path.

Your heart pounds in your chest as you watch this unfold, desperation taking over. Ignoring the pain coursing through your body, you try to get off Brook’s back, your thoughts consumed with only one thing—protecting Sanji. But as soon as your feet hit the ground, your legs give out, and you fall, the severity of your injuries making itself known.

Brook kneels beside you immediately, concern in his hollow eyes. “Y/N, you’re in no condition to move,” he says, his voice gentle but firm.

Tears start to well up in your eyes, frustration and fear gripping your heart. “I can’t let anything happen to Sanji,” you say, your voice trembling with emotion. “Please, Brook, I have to help him.”

Brook’s expression softens, and he places a comforting hand on your shoulder. “Y/N, I know how much you care for him,” he says softly, his voice tinged with understanding and sorrow. “But you’re too hurt to fight right now. Sanji wouldn’t want you to risk your life like this.”

Your tears spill over, and you choke back a sob, the helplessness you feel crushing you. You want to protect him, to be by his side, but your body refuses to cooperate. “I just... I can’t lose him,” you whisper, the pain in your voice unmistakable.

Meanwhile, Luffy turns to see the commotion with Sanji’s group. His eyes widen in alarm as he spots Sentomaru charging toward him and his own group. “Gomu Gomu Gatling!” Luffy shouts, unleashing a flurry of punches toward Sentomaru. But Sentomaru deflects the attack with ease, sending Luffy flying back into a tree with a powerful blow.

A sudden explosion nearby halts the fighting. You and Usopp both cry out in alarm, your voices echoing in the chaos. Luffy, dazed but still determined, quickly scans the area. His heart skips a beat as he realizes Zoro’s group is in trouble. 

Zoros Group.. 

As the blinding yellow light fades, both you and Usopp cry out in horror. Zoro is on the ground, a grimace of pain etched on his face. The previous injuries he’s endured have left him vulnerable, and now, struck by the mysterious light, he lies helpless.

A figure emerges from the light, looming over Zoro with an air of arrogance. “Roronoa Zoro,” the man sneers, his voice dripping with disdain. “A bounty of 120 million berri, and yet, you’re no challenge at all.”

Zoro grits his teeth, trying to muster the strength to move, but his body refuses to obey. The taunting words cut deep, but he’s powerless to retaliate. Brook, seeing his fallen comrade, shouts out in anger, “Just who the hell are you?!”

The man smirks, his eyes gleaming with cruel amusement. “Me? I’m Kizaru, an admiral of the navy.”

The revelation sends a chill down your spine. Your eyes widen in shock, and a sense of dread washes over you. “This can’t be,” you mutter, struggling to comprehend the gravity of the situation. Kizaru’s presence means they’re facing one of the Navy’s strongest forces.

But fear quickly turns to anger as you see Zoro’s condition. With defiance burning in your chest, you glare at Kizaru, your voice shaking with fury. “You bastard, leave Zoro alone!”

Kizaru turns his gaze towards you, a mocking smile playing on his lips. “Ohhh, what do we have here?” he muses, his tone dripping with condescension. “If it isn’t Miss Y/L/N , Y/N. You’ve made quite the headlines back at the auction house.”

His words make your blood run cold, but you refuse to back down. The memory of the auction house, of the Celestial Dragons and the chaos that ensued, flashes through your mind. You clench your fists, anger bubbling to the surface. “I don’t care who you are, Kizaru. You won’t get away with this!”

Kizaru chuckles, almost amused by your defiance. “Such bold words from someone so injured,” he says, taking a slow step toward you. The air around him crackles with energy, and you can feel the immense power radiating from him. “But you’re in no position to make threats.”

Before you can respond, Brook steps in front of you, his sword drawn. “I won’t let you harm Y/N!” he declares, his voice steady despite the fear coursing through him.

Kizaru’s eyes narrow as he assesses Brook, but the admiral’s smile never wavers. “Brave, but foolish,” he remarks. With a blinding speed, Kizaru vanishes and reappears behind Brook, his leg raised for a devastating kick.

“Brook, watch out!” you scream, but it’s too late. Kizaru’s foot connects with Brook, sending him crashing into the ground with a sickening thud.

As Kizaru turns back to Zoro, his intent clear in his cold, calculating eyes, your heart races with fear and determination. You watch in horror as he raises his leg, prepared to deliver a fatal blow to Zoro. Desperation surges within you, and despite the pain coursing through your body, you force yourself to move.

“No!” you cry out, pushing past the agony as you lunge forward, throwing yourself in front of Zoro. With your arms spread wide, you try to shield him from Kizaru’s impending attack. “I won’t let you touch him!”

Kizaru’s expression remains impassive as he stares down at you, his leg paused in mid-air. “How noble,” he muses, his tone dripping with mockery. “But do you really think you can stop me?”

You don’t respond, your body trembling with both fear and determination. You know you’re no match for an admiral, but there’s no way you’ll let Zoro be taken out without a fight. If this is where it ends for you, then so be it—you’ll protect your crewmate with everything you have.

Kizaru’s eyes narrow, and for a moment, time seems to slow as he prepares to finish what he started. Just as you brace yourself for the impact, a sudden, powerful force intervenes.

A flash of silver cuts through the air, and in an instant, Kizaru’s leg is halted by the tip of a sword. You blink in shock as an imposing figure appears between you and Kizaru, his presence radiating an aura of calm yet undeniable strength.

“Now, now, Kizaru,” a familiar voice drawls. “Isn’t it a little unfair to pick on the wounded?”

Your eyes widen in disbelief as you recognize the man standing before you. It’s Silvers Rayleigh—the Dark King himself. The legendary former first mate of the Pirate King Gol D. Roger has come to your aid, his blade effortlessly blocking Kizaru’s attack.

Kizaru’s eyes flicker with surprise, but he quickly regains his composure, a small smirk playing on his lips. “Rayleigh,” he says, his tone betraying a hint of respect. “You’re as meddlesome as ever.”

With a swift movement, Rayleigh pushes Kizaru back, forcing the admiral to retreat a few steps. The sheer power in that single motion leaves no doubt that Rayleigh is still a force to be reckoned with, even after all these years.

You collapse to the ground, the adrenaline draining from your body now that the immediate danger has passed. Zoro groans beside you, still struggling to stay conscious, but a faint smile touches his lips as he sees Rayleigh standing there.

“Old man,” Zoro mutters, his voice barely above a whisper. “You sure took your time.”

Rayleigh glances down at the two of you, his expression softening. “Apologies for the delay, but it seems I arrived just in time.”

Luffy, who has been watching the scene unfold, knows that they’re still in grave danger. The admiral, Kizaru, is not someone they can take on in their current state. “Everyone, run! Don’t fight! We have to get out of here!” he orders, his voice filled with urgency.

Usopp, understanding the gravity of the situation, quickly moves to lift Zoro over his shoulder. “Hang in there, Zoro. We’ve gotta get you out of here,” he mutters, struggling under the swordsman’s weight but determined not to let him down.

Brook, despite his own injuries, pushes through the pain. He gets back on his feet and gently lifts you onto his back. “I’ll carry you, Y/N. We’ll make it through this” he says, trying to sound lighthearted despite the dire circumstances.

As they move to retreat, Sanji is pulling at his hair in frustration. The guilt of not being able to protect you or the crew gnaws at him. “I should have been there! I should have done more!” he berates himself, his voice filled with anguish.

“Sanji, we have to focus! This isn’t your fault,” Nami yells, trying to snap him out of his spiral. “We need to stick together and get out of here!”

Franky, sensing the need to create distance, quickly readies his Coup de Vent. “I’ll blow it away!” he shouts, unleashing a powerful blast of air to push PX-1 back and give the group some breathing room.

The powerful gust sends PX-1 skidding back, but it isn’t enough. The Pacifista regains its footing with terrifying speed, reappearing directly behind Zoro’s group. “Damn it,” Sanji curses, his fists clenching as he sees the danger his friends are in. His body tenses, ready to spring into action.

“I have to save them!” Sanji yells, his resolve clear as he prepares to launch himself at PX-1.

“Sanji, what are you doing?!” Nami screams, her voice laced with panic. “You can’t take on that thing alone!”

But Sanji’s mind is made up. The image of you being carried by Brook, wounded and vulnerable, fuels his determination. He won’t let anything happen to you or the others, not while he still has the strength to fight.

Sanji dashes toward PX-1, his heart pounding with urgency. He launches a kick at the Pacifista, but the force of the impact reverberates through his leg, and he stumbles back in pain. The injury he sustained earlier makes it impossible for him to fight at full strength. Gritting his teeth, Sanji forces himself to stand, but his body betrays him, and he falls to his knees.

Usopp, running ahead, turns back and sees Sanji on the ground, the Pacifista’s targeting system locking onto him. Panic floods Usopp’s senses. “Sanji, get out of there!” he yells, desperation evident in his voice.

“Moron, why aren’t you running?!” Sanji shouts back, frustration mingling with his concern. But before he can say more, he notices your voice cutting through the chaos.

“Sanji, look out!” you cry, your voice strained and weak. You see the deadly glint of the laser charging up, aimed directly at him. Time seems to slow as you watch in horror, your heart pounding in your chest.

The laser fires, and the world erupts in chaos. Zoro’s group is blasted once again, sent sprawling across the ground from the impact. Sanji, disoriented and hurt, looks around in a daze, his eyes landing on you. He sees your injured self, struggling to stay conscious, your breaths shallow and labored.

“Hey, hey, Y/N,” Sanji calls out, his voice trembling with fear. “Look at me, don’t leave me.” His usual bravado is gone, replaced with raw emotion as he pleads with you to stay awake.

You try to fight off the exhaustion, but your body feels heavy, the pain overwhelming. Your vision blurs as you meet Sanji’s eyes, his desperate gaze burning into your soul. You want to stay awake, to keep fighting, but everything is slipping away.

Usopp, seeing the situation spiraling out of control, grits his teeth and raises his slingshot, trying to distract PX-1. “I won’t let you hurt my friends!” he yells, firing another attack. But the Pacifista is relentless, and just as another laser charges up, ready to fire at Sanji and the rest of you, a commanding voice cuts through the air.

“Stand down, PX-1,” the voice orders with an air of authority.

The Pacifista halts its attack immediately. You manage to lift your head, your vision clearing just enough to see the source of the voice. Standing before you, Sanji, Usopp, and Brook is the real Bartholomew Kuma, his massive form casting a shadow over the battlefield.

The tension in the air shifts dramatically as Kuma’s presence registers. Sanji’s eyes widen in disbelief, while Usopp and Brook exchange wary glances. The overwhelming sense of danger that had filled the air moments ago lingers, but now there’s a new, uncertain calm that settles over the scene, as everyone braces for what might come next.

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Guys!!! It's about to get real in these next chapters that I got! Chapter 5 will be uploaded tomorrow. But yall I was tearing up at one of the paragraphs. As always thank you so much for following, liking, sharing and reblogging. As always I'll see you tomorrow for more Lost and Found: A Pirate's Promise.

[v3x4t1on]

I followed for the one piece x homestuck meta lore

yk what, anon. as a treat ill explain what ive been thinking about earlier

(spoiler warning for up to wci, i think. its hard to remember what lore was revealed when, sorry.)

for the context of this world, devil fruits probably exist. or they can be psionics, but im honestly not sure which route i wanna go. celestial dragons are for sure fuschiabloods, no doubt. the alternian government is just the marines and are led by highbloods. alternia’s hierarchal system fits pretty well into one piece i’d say. the empress would just be imu, but there would be more than one fuschia running around. perhaps the world is a lot more flooded than alternia and theres different islands so the maps pretty similar to the one piece world. thus, its a bit harder for the troll marines to enforce their laws.

gol d roger was a limeblood who forever changed alternian history by telling people of his hidden treasure, the one piece. this led to a huge wave of pirates, and more open opposition against the empress. limebloods such as gol d roger to this day are still being hunted down by the government due to the threat they pose to it. the oppressive nature of the marines is the exact same as the alternian government, so i hope i dont have to explain it too much.

hancock’s been on my mind a lot lately, her tribe as well. i think they’d all be jadebloods that were once cloistered and now live on their own away from alternian authority. hancock and her sisters were enslaved by fuschias at a very young age, eventually escaping and forming their independent tribe. she has a strong distaste for highbloods.

i felt like jade fit very well for hancock as well as her whole tribe considering jadeblood culture. jadebloods are also pretty rare compared to other castes are are almost always born female. cloistered jades are also isolated from the rest of society to focus on their duties, and have much more pacifist views compared to the rest of the world. yada yada i think it fits perfectly. i also think hancock and her sisters would be rainbowdrinkers… that could be why the rest of the kuja tribe worship/respect them. rainbowdrinkers are regarded as myth in alterian culture, but are worshipped/romanticized by cloistered jades like theyre all twilight fans basically

big moms pirates just feel like theyd be a group of juggalos to me? a huge family of purplebloods obsessed with violence and food.

the vinsmokes… oh man. judge was an indigo scientist who strived to create the most cracked goldbloods; living weapons of destruction that can hold in immense power. goldbloods are often used by highbloods to power things such as ships, and are typically regarded as just living batteries. since goldbloods are known for their great psionics, judge wanted to combine their powerful psionics with the strength of a highblood, since highbloods tend to live longer and have more natural physical strength. sora is forced to participate despite her efforts to foil the experiment. since the vinsmoke children are a mix of goldblood and indigoblood dna, their blood is an odd shade of green/teal; because of this, sanji ends up disguising himself as a tealblood. his abilities are not unlocked until much later, but the genetic modifications done to his body explains his fire psionics and unnatural strength. the other vinsmoke children are some of the mutants permitted by law since theyre being used to benefit the alternian government and empress in the long run.

i will probably write more posts but im just trying to get some of my thoughts out while i still remember. please talk to me about this im down to talk about anything. i can also classpect characters and explain why i think that if anyone wants

also reposting this for reference. please ask questions!!

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[swampstew]

𝕭𝖊𝖉𝖙𝖎𝖒𝖊 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘 𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖙

Swampstew Bedtime stories are NSFW and SFW (content warnings on each individual post) posts featuring characters in the One Piece Universe. These is where I keep all the asks I receive, random events I do, and everything in between. This is the masterlist for all stories I write of other characters aside from Eustass Kid though he also has his own section here because duh😌

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- Kinktober 2022 - hella spicy

- Blind Date Event 2023

- Oh Captain, My Captain Mini Event

- Buggy's Spooktacular Special Halloween Costume Contest Collaboration

- Kinktober 2023 - hella spicy

- Valentine's Day Event

- 1K follower event - Call me on my shell phone ~ 1-800-GRANDLINE BLING

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- OP Blunt Rotation

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.Kid & Calgara & Skypeia arc holy trinity.

.Kid hates absent pirate idol Shanks.

.Kid's Ambition.

.Killer's Laugh.

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Benn Beckman

- Taking care of sick reader - poly relationship with Benn, reader and Shanks

Black Leg Sanji

- Taking care of insecure reader - heavy themes: mental health, depression, dysmorphia - Suggestive, poly-ish relationship with Sanji, reader and Zoro

- Voyeurism/accidental walk in head canons with multiple characters - Spicy af

- Blind Date Event ~ Sanji X F! Reader - Picnic date

Buggy the Star Clown

- Oh Captain, My Captain! mini event - simple touches

Cavendish

- Blind Date Event ~ Cavendish X F! Reader - Rooftop Bar Date

Crocodile

- Pet Play HC - Spicy, pet play head canon

- Comforting depressed reader - mental health blues

Charlotte Katakuri

- Face riding - Spicy head canons with multiple characters

- All good things to those who wait - Spicy size kink

Diez Drake

- Oh Captain, My Captain Mini Event - Spicy, bulge

Donquixote Doflamingo

- Oh Yandere! - Spicy & Dark Content

Dracule Mihawk

-Mihawk Pet Play HC - Spicy pet play head canon

Eustass Kid

- Say My Name - Spicy praise kink

- Rock Star God - Spicy auralism kink

- Eustass Kid loves to touch you - suggestive at best, mostly fluff

- 200 Follower Milestone - Spicy voyeurism kink

- Voyeurism/accidental walk in with multiple characters, spicy af

- Oh Yandere! - Spicy & Dark Content

- 500 Follower Milestone - Eustass Kid deserves a day off

- Taking care of burnt out reader - head canons, fluff and spicy head canons, Shanks is here too

- Just the Tip - Spicy

- Oh Captain, My Captain! mini event - Spicy types of kisses

- Oh Captain, My Captain! mini event - Domestic intimacy + painting

- Buggy's Spooktacular Special Costume Contest - Sexy Sauron

- Lemon into lemonade - spicy, yandere-type Kid but make it dubious consensual

- Really Really - spicy/suggestive, provoking the virgin loserboy captain

- Tulips - spicy, tasty sex pollen trope

- First Date - fluffy blind date inspired by twt

- You Picked Dare - suggestive drabble inspired by art from @magnuspirate

- Eustass Kid's baby mama - comfort mostly

- Oh Baby - Accidental pregnancy scenario based off a fanart

- Yearning - Stubborn reader matches Kid's stubborness

- Captain's little bitch - spicy, genderbent Kid, WLW + pet play

- One Long Night - spicy, combo multi-kink, multi-chapter choose your adventure story. Part 1

Franky the Cyborg

- Blind Date Event ~ Franky X F! Reader - Street racing and star gazing date

Gol D. Roger

- Oh Captain, My Captain, mini event - spicy, multi kink

Killer

- Vacation getaway - fluff

- Face riding - Spicy head canons with multiple characters

- Oh Yandere! - Spicy & Dark Content

- Spoiling Killer - Killer deserves a day off

Kyros

- Blind Date Event ~ Kyros X F! Reader - Dinner and Karaoke date

Marco the Phoenix

- Blind Date Event ~ Marco X M! Reader - Beach bar and bonfire date

- Beach road trip - fluff, poly relationship with Marco, reader and Ace

- The Best Doctor in Town - spicy, Marco x Transmasc reader

Monkey D. Luffy

- Oh Yandere!

- Oh Captain, My Captain mini event - spicy play

Portgas D. Ace

- Beach road trip - fluff, poly relationship with Ace, reader and Marco

Red Haired Shanks

- Blind Date Event ~ Shanks X F! Reader - Drive-in movie and disco club date

- Taking care of sick reader - poly relationship with Shanks, reader and Benn

- Taking care of burnt out reader - fluff and spicy head canons, Eustass Kid is here too

- Oh Captain, My Captain mini event - Spicy. Subtle intimacy + hiding in plain sight

- Oh Captain, My Captain mini event - angst, lovers to enemies

Rocks D. Xebec

- Oh Yandere! - Spicy & Dark Content

Roronoa Zoro

- BDSM Variety Bag - Spicy, multi kink

- Taking care of insecure reader - Heavy themes: mental health, depression, dysmorphia - Suggestive, poly-ish relationship with Zoro, reader and Sanji

- Voyuerism/walk in kink head canons - spicy, multiple characters

- Oh Yandere! - Spicy & Dark Content

- Blind Date Event ~ Zoro X GN Reader - Carnival date

- Oh Baby - Accidental pregnancy scenario based off a fanart

Sabo

- Blind Date Event ~ Sabo X F! Reader - Arcade date

Silvers Rayleigh

- Dark King Brat Tamer - spicy, Rayleigh x F Reader

Trafalgar Law

- Secret Recipe - Law makes hot chocolate bombs

- Something Growing - fluff

- Face riding - Spicy head canons with multiple characters

- Oh Yandere! - Spicy & Dark Content

- Blind Date Event ~ Law X M! Reader - Coffee house date

- Rough Night - Spicy with delayed aftercare

- Oh Captain, My Captain mini event - Sleep, simple touches

- Oh Captain, My Captain mini event - Spicy, Tucking you hair

- Oh Baby - Accidental pregnancy scenario based off a fanart

Vinsmoke Niji

- Oh Yandere! - Spicy & Dark Content

Yamato

- Blind date event ~ Yamato X GN Reader - Ramen date

[lale-txt]

🌙 One Piece characters and their recent search history (pt. 2/?) ➳ w/ Marco, Doflamingo, Smoker, Nami, Zoro, Garp, Kaido & Killer

a/n: oh well here we go again (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ yes some of them are based on true events, please don't ask, just enjoy ok bye

➳ part 1 w/ Ace, Roger, Law, Shanks, Whitebeard, Sabo, Sanji & Kid

Marco

“pineapple squishy reaction gif”

“purple shirt big pack”

“fun things to do when immortal”

“gol d. roger sexy fanfiction”

“how to stop laying an egg when in panic”

“100 egg recipes”

“cool frilly sandals + with heel”

“goth phase not just a phase”

“WikiHow proper way eating pineapple”

“eyebrow tutorial for beginners”

“45 still not a dilf what do”

Doflamingo

“free therapy near me”

“best anti-aging cream against rage wrinkles”

“if fur coat bad how about feather coat”

“fuck PETA”

“how to activate haki in ass cheeks only so i can sit on my logia enemies”

“sunglasses fashion crimes”

“Sir Crocodile OnlyFans”

“The Sims: Hate Crime edition”

“white noise human screams for sleeping”

“AITA for murdering biological family”

Smoker

“when too late to change careers”

“what is brat taming and why does everyone want it from me”

“how to escape fangirls i'm tired”

“nicotine plasters big pack”

“sudoku for relaxation extra hard”

“how to look subordinate in eyes after body swap”

“Monkey D. Luffy signed autograph”

“why dilf already at mid 30s no children”

“slutty maid outfit for beefy men”

“dilf maid cafe application”

Nami

“MLM pyramid scheme getting rich”

“what is crypto and how to get it”

“girls kissing”

“girls more than kissing”

“mean lesbian of friend group test”

“money aesthetic mood board Pinterest”

“marrying into royal family”

“cute cottage core date ideas for blue haired girlfriend”

“how much to charge for feet pics”

“how to get away with tax evasion”

Zoro

“showering overrated”

“Perona handmade plushies Etsy”

“Zoro figure uncensored”

“how to make first move on stupid cook”

“Find My Device but for humans”

“how to adopt reindeer son officially”

“SBS chest sizes”

“mommy milkers crop top”

“how to set up OnlyFans”

“throat goat meaning UrbanDictionary”

Garp

“wife lost in parking lot since 25 years”

“lost doggy hat where”

“marines pin-up calendar Sengoku”

“how to raise grandchild”

“fucked up raising grandchilds what do”

“mountain bandits near me”

“lost my son too help”

“revolutionaries headquarters Google Maps”

“skipping leg day consequences”

“funny dad shirts cool pattern only”

Kaido

“101 hair braiding ideas”

“trans rights petition”

“arranged marriage application must have death wish”

“Oden recipe”

“One Piece where”

“am i forbidden dilf”

“cool stripper names”

“custom build pole for 710cm tall man”

“pole dance tutorial advanced class”

“babygirl booty shorts”

Killer

“one pot pasta recipes”

“food blogging 101”

“how to stop laughing and start murdering instead”

“girlfriends on bed doing make up meme with men”

“WikiHow thirst traps without face reveal”

“how to cut your own bangs”

“silver shampoo big pack”

“clogged drain bc hair what do”

“anger issues when a problem”

“Eustass Kid x reader”

[shadowlover321]

I posted 2,698 times in 2021

35 posts created (1%)

2663 posts reblogged (99%)

For every post I created, I reblogged 76.1 posts.

I added 72 tags in 2021

#one piece - 37 posts

#portgas d ace - 7 posts

#one piece luffy - 5 posts

#one piece sabo - 4 posts

#one piece sanji - 4 posts

#whitebeard pirates - 3 posts

#shanks - 3 posts

#donquixote rosinante - 3 posts

#dracule mihawk - 3 posts

#monkey d. luffy - 3 posts

Longest Tag: 106 characters

#oh god if it was as detailed as this in the show or manga i think i would’ve had to take a very long break

My Top Posts in 2021

#5

People I’m telling you that Gol D. Roger was the epitome of Live, Laugh, Love and no I will not explain myself.

23 notes • Posted 2021-08-08 09:55:49 GMT

#4

Once again. I am well aware that Marineford happened but let me talk about thatch for a sec. I know he is ☠️ BUT I am choosing to ignore it and since (through the power of spite and dismissal) thatch isn’t dead, then Marineford didn’t happened and neither Ace or Whitebeard are dead 😌😌👆🏾

25 notes • Posted 2021-07-23 18:58:21 GMT

#3

Whole cake arc thoughts

After finishing the whole cake arc I will say that I am so scared for all of the Charlotte kids, even the ones who were just awful at times. Specifically Pudding, Perospero, Brûlée, and Katakuri.

Pudding: If Big Mom and her siblings ever found out what she did to help the Strawhats she’s essentially screwed. Her actions did end up helping them get away by specifically hiding Sanji and allat. I felt so bad for her, because her whole life she was told her face was creepy and that she should hide it away but the one person who didn’t was someone she was supposed to oppose, and the brief moment of happiness she got she had to literally erase from his mind and keep to herself.

Perospero: The moment Big Mom said that if he was lying she was gonna kill him I was scared for him. Especially when it came to the cake for her, He was really hoping that if the cake was poisoned it’d kill her and if it didn’t that she would forget or at least not attack him.

Brûlée: She got dragged around literally everywhere by the Strawhats, I’d be surprised if Big mom didn’t say or do anything to her. Nice to see she and Katakuri have a decent relationship though.

Katakuri: Man got beat by Luffy (technically), That would make Big Mom mad, and if not that then Flampe would spill the beans about his face to all their siblings which would affect their opinions of him. Honestly I’m more worried about how Big Mom reacted afterwards. Same thing as Pudding with being called freaky by others and hiding his face as a result. Also idk if it was me just looking into this but if you have to low key hope for a kid to come back to defeat your mother because she’s THAT awful then it really says something.

Idk these were just my main thoughts on these four specifically. Anyways this a Big Mom hate Page, She’s terrifying and horrible and I hate her.

30 notes • Posted 2021-08-07 05:52:28 GMT

#2

There’s something about mihawk just suffering from chronic boredom that appeals to my brain. He wakes up and CHOOSES to inconvenience people due to his own boredom.

46 notes • Posted 2021-07-23 09:08:40 GMT

#1

To all of those who make x reader posts, specifically poc x reader posts. I hope both sides of your pillow is cold, I hope your charger works, I hope you find money when and where you need it, I hope your days are peaceful and fun, and I especially hope y'all have a wonderful life.

105 notes • Posted 2021-04-27 06:51:06 GMT

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Day 16: Love

Or, alternately known as She Smells Like Mikan And Treasure

Pairings: Nami x Nefertari Vivi

Vivi loves many people, she loves her father, she loves Pell.

She loves her sun-burnt country.

But most importantly, there is a little tattoo on her arm that she loves almost as much as what it represents.

It represents her friendship with the Straw Hat Pirates, even that Nico Robin that tried to take down her country.

After truly discovering the truth behind the dark haired woman she couldn’t help but pity Nico Robin, or Miss All-Sunday.

Oh, and the fact that Luffy had declared war on the entire freaking world for the woman. And what was more frustrating was that he didn’t care about it.

Well, it wasn’t infuriating per say, it was more like an itch that could not be scratched.

But more importantly, she remembered learning of a day when the man she loved as dearly as a brother was subjected to such an awful war.

Wars are always terrible, especially if the ones you care about are within the crossfire of the enemies and the allies.

And Vivi cries in anguish for Luffy because where is the crew?

Separated at the Sabaody Archipelego by a warlord apparently.

Where is Luffy now?

Where is Luffy’s big brother who Vivi had only met once within her sunburnt country under the reign of the enemy?

Gone, gone, gone.

She likes to think that if she was there she could have done something but then Vivi sobs and thinks that there was nothing one could do for the son of the King of the Pirates.

She doesn’t care that Ace is the son of Gol D. Roger, the man was a completely different person and after hearing of what Ace’s mother did for him she can’t help but feel blinding, white, hot rage.

Rage for the man who was Luffy’s brother that they would so carelessly announce his heritage to the vultures of the world.

But, Portgas D. Ace was dead and Luffy was in the wind so Vivi does not sleep.

She does not eat for there are people she cares about. Where are the rest of the crew?

And then Luffy appears in the paper, in mourning, she wonders over the meaning of the 3D2Y mark tattooed onto Luffy’s arm.

She doesn’t think that it’s a coincident that they reappear two years later.

Nami is more beautiful than ever and Vivi thinks that the hair suits her.

Vivi wanted to meet up with them one day when they had fulfilled their dreams, maybe after…

After she was crowned queen and had a suitable heir to succeed her, not saying that she wanted to have children or anything…

She may have been a child once but she didn’t always enjoy their company, oh, and the fact that one had to have sex with another man always put a damper on things.

Vivi didn’t usually label herself as anything explicitly but when she had known Nami…

Well, let’s just say that she knew what she liked.

And Kohza… she loves him, maybe not as much as another woman on another ship (in another world, maybe they could have lived happily ever after) but still enough.

But not enough to bear his children, the entire process seems… laborious.

And Vivi isn’t complaining about her relationship but it is kind of painful to be seas away from your lover, the one who is travelling the world with the future King of the Pirates.

And Vivi knows that eventually one day, when she is older and there is somebody waiting for her to pass away and give away her country like one gives life, she will go to the orange-haired lady waiting for her and live out the rest of her days,

As free as the King of the Pirates.

Vivi fingers a strand of her blue hair in the breeze, idly watching a News Coo approach, “Caw!”

She grabs the paper and pays it the correct change, ignoring the stirring of activity below on deck because they all finally realised just how high up she was.

“You haven’t changed one bit, Luffy.” She says fondly, looking at the new bounty poster and the latest exploits of the straw hat crew. “How many warlords does that make now? Two?”

Although, there has been rumours that they took down another warlord just before hitting the Archipelago.

She begins to outright laugh at Nami’s wanted poster. “You still managed to get a beautiful pose in there. Congratulations, Sanji, you have a new poster, although, I wonder why it is only alive…”

People that warranted ‘Only Alive’ on their posters were more often than not, either ex-marines that had deserted or the sons and daughters of incredibly wealthy people who had also left the family.

“Hmm.”

“Vivi-sama, please get down from there.” One of the guards cry desperately, huffing a sigh, she tucks the wanted posters into her bra and leaps from the crows nest, officially terrifying the entire ship’s occupants.

Except for Papa, he barely seems fazed by her capabilities, and Pell too, although, they knew she’d been undercover in Baroque Works so…

She ignores the Navy escort ship travelling beside them on their journey to Mariejois, ‘the land of the holy’.

“Papa!” He was looking a little better today, just a little on the pale side. “Look, they took down another warlord.”

She proudly shows him the articles and the attached wanted posters. The King just grins, “I’m very delighted that they’re back wreaking havoc.”

She grins back. “Now, Vivi, my dear, can we talk in private?”

She complies, pushing his wheelchair into the deep confines of their lush cabin. “Yes, father?”

“I want you to know that I fully support you, in your desires to be reunited with the straw hats.” He coughs a little, grimacing before continuing. “And I know how much the navigator means to you, I just worry that you won’t have any-”

Vivi sighs but cuts her father off anyway. “If I want to have a child, father, I could probably get a donor, I just…”

“I get it, she’s free as a pirate and so were you.” King Nefertari Cobra grins widely.

Vivi squirms a little, she’s glad he doesn’t care. She never really tried to hide her feelings in front of him so it isn’t a surprise that he worked it out.

But it’s reassuring to know that he supports her.

So she just smiles and pats his leg. “I’ll figure something out when Luffy becomes King.”

Nefertari Vivi is a woman with many people and things she loves.

And one day, when the second Pirate King has his coronation, she will join them, for the navigator with the dream to draw a map of the world will need some relatively sane company (and she wants to get to know the new crew members).

[conquiistador]

Okay, this is the last one // Lets play: OTP, BROTP, or NOTP: Luffy x Doffy, Luffy x Zoro, Robin x Franky, Robin x Crocodile, Nami x Vivi, Crocodile x Vivi, Kid x Law, Kid x Killer, Doffy x Sanji, Luffy x Meat, Doffy x Doffy's coat, Doffy x Corazon, Nnoitra x Grimmjow... have I mentioned Doffy x Crocodile earlier? I don't remember so Doffy x Crocodile, Mihawk x his facial hair, eh, let's throw in Emil x Law too... and maybe Gol D. Roger x Portgas D. Rouge... feel free to skip as many as you want

Lets play: OTP, BROTP, or NOTP | Accepting !

     Luffy x Doflamingo - NOTP.

     Luffy is literally the purest child, and Doflamingo is the most evil man— Why did I make it sound aesthetically pleasing— So I would say no to this ( though Luffy would actually be able to take Doflamingo without dying, thanks to being rubber ). I think Luffy is simply too pure to get anywhere near Doflamingo in either a romantic/sexual way, or a platonic way.

     Luffy x Zoro - BROTP.

     I have a hard time imagining Luffy romantically or sexually interested in anyone ( he’s just too sweet? ), and I love the platonic side of relationships, and Zoro and Luffy’s canon relationship is perfect imo.

    Robin x Franky - BROTP.

     While Franky isn’t good enough for that goddess, I still think it’s a cute ship and could definitely get onboard it. However, I like to see all the Nakama as just friends.

     Robin x Crocodile - BROTP.

     With benefits! I mean, Robin is a gorgeous woman who was working for him, so Crocodile should totally tap that! Seeing as he stabbed her in canon, I don’t see there being a romantic connection, but it could definitely be one of those unhealthy ships oh yes.

     Nami x Vivi - OTP.

     YES! I love some fem-ships and this one is so precious! Even if I don’t really like either of these characters, I think they are hella cute together, and this is probably one of my fav ships to support.

     Crocodile x Vivi - BROTP.

     Again - with benefits! I’d love an AU where Crocodile keeps her as his slave or something. Yeah, I guess I’ve been writing Doflamingo too much. Or maybe I’m just weak for abusive ships who knows.

     Kid x Law - OTP.

     Ah, yeah - one of my favourite ships! I don’t even know why I love this ship so much but I guess it’s because Kid is one of my favourite characters. I also wrote a great kidlaw au with someone on skype at one point, so that made me ship it even more. Kid with only one arm, and Law knowing he can fix it but Kid refusing to let him because won’t you love me with my scars??? OH YES.

     Kid x Killer - BROTP.

     Killer is like a big brother to Kid. Someone who takes care of him and makes sure he doesn’t do stupid stuff ( rip Killer ). So yeah, I see this one as platonic rather than romantic/sexual.

     Doflamingo x Sanji - BROTP.

     Already answered about that one!

     Luffy x Meat - OTP.

     The only ship for Luffy tbh.

     Doflamingo x Doflamingo’s coat - BROTP.

     I am sad about it getting burned if he goes to Impel Down?? But then again he will get himself a new one. He doesn’t get emotionally attached to things.

     Doflamingo x Corazon - OTP.

     My weakness! I have been writing this ship for years ( fanfictions and skype ), and I am forever gonna be a big fan of that incredibly unhealthy ship. Doflamingo loving his brother way too much and Corazon being unable to do anything about it. Yeah, sign me up.

     Nnoitra x Grimmjow - OTP!!!!!

     My only active ship on Nnoitra, and my only canon ship I have for him. Nnoitra loves Grimmjow so much and I’m--- very emotional about this... Fav bleach ship. I love it so much rip me.

     Doflamingo x Crocodile - OTP.

     Already answered about that one!

     Mihawk x His Facial Hair - NOTP.

     Mihawk, please shave, that would been so funny...

     Emil x Law - BROTP.

     I like the art you post of them cuddling?? And if they wanna do some sexual/romantic stuff then ofc I’m gonna support it! I prefer ship-exclusivity tho but you go with the Law x Emil stuff!

     Roger x Rogue - OTP.

     It’s a canon ship and it’s beautiful so ofc I ship it!

[recentanimenews]

Why Scars Are So Important In One Piece

Editor's Note: This is a republication of a feature by Daniel Dockery that originally appeared on Crunchyroll News on 4/13/19.

---

  Do you have a cool scar? I wish I did. Most of mine are sadly....in my heart. I'm asking that because One Piece is full of cool scars. Now, I'm not one to talk about One Piece very often, but I do think that one of the cool things that it does is use scars as kind of a world-building motif. We're dealing with a universe of punch pirates and laser pirates and Sanji, so obviously even the most meek in the world are gonna be covered, head to toe, in battle wounds. But what One Piece does is use these scars as the connective tissue of its universe. People aren't just related by blood, but by the blood they've spilt.

  Take a look at Luffy's post time skip chest. He's got a big ol' X-shaped scar on it. On one hand, this is neat because a popular pirate phrase is "X marks the spot," and as we all know, THE STRAW HAT PIRATE CREW IS THE SPOT TO BE IN, Y'ALL, DOORS CLOSE AT 4 AM, LEMON DROP SHOTS ARE JUST $3. But this scar also irrevocably connects him to Akainu, the fleet admiral of the Marines who slaughtered his brother Ace. It also connects him to Jinbei, who was protecting Luffy at the time, and also suffered a wound when Akainu punched through him and hit Luffy. So it's not just a reminder that Akainu is terrible, but also that Luffy owes Jinbei his life. Luffy's X scar represents both a rivalry and a bond. 

    This scar is also interesting for two other reasons, with the first being that it's a cool way to differentiate between pre time skip and post time skip Luffy. Oda could've just had Luffy come back after his time skip training with bigger biceps and/or a goatee, but the scar feels more definitive of his change and is a reminder of all that was lost during the Marineford battle. Secondly, it also seems like a cool callback to the anime-only Ocean's Dream filler arc where Zoro, while hypnotized, cut an X in Luffy's chest. Sure, the X would disappear, at least by the time Luffy started unbuttoning his shirts again in the Thriller Bark arc, but it's still an awesome detail and one that could set the sails of a thousand fan debates. 

    It also links characters that you've never seen interact over the course of the entire show, giving the world a sense of history beyond what you see. Shanks, the goofy, red-haired older cousin of the Grand Line, got his facial scar from Blackbeard before he even met Luffy. How did they meet? When exactly did they meet? What were they fighting over? None of these questions have been answered, but we know that Shanks has a stressed relationship with Blackbeard that can be built upon in the future. Shanks vs Blackbeard is, like, a One Piece WrestleMania level match up, and the foundation is already there. 

    Also, Shanks has his lost arm, which ties him to Luffy forever. And he's not even mad about it! He's just like "Yeah, handshakes might be a little clumsy at first, but at least you're safe, rubber chosen one." 

  They can also be the source of intense mystery. For example, when Zoro came back post time skip after training under Mihawk, fans may have noticed that something was different. Can YOU spot the change? Take a pen and ruin your smartphone by circling all one differences.

  Pre time skip Zoro:

    Post time skip Zoro:

    The dude's eye is gone. And while Zoro has the directional sense of a paper airplane being thrown into a hurricane, it's hard to believe that a simple missed turn led to him losing one of his eyes. And we may never know what caused it, as Zoro hasn't been like "Oh, THIS? Funny story..." Instead, it just connects him to Silvers Rayleigh, who has a similar scar and was former first mate to the former Pirate King Gol D. Roger. Now Zoro is current first mate to Monkey D. Luffy, who is the FUTURE Pirate King. Unless, of course, Eiichiro Oda decides to swerve us and end One Piece with "And then Crocodile became Pirate King. There. Are you happy now?"

  But the number one scar in One Piece is the one that Luffy gave himself in the very first manga chapter. Now, anime viewers didn't know how he got that scar until the Episode of Luffy special, probably because I doubt the creators of the One Piece anime thought "You know what will REALLY liven up our spirited, colorful, action packed anime about a goofy crew of pirates? Self mutilation by a second grader." But Luffy gave that to himself in an attempt to impress Shanks and his crew. However, I think it means more than that.

    Obviously, don't stab yourself under the eye. I know it would be rad to end a job interview with "AND TO PROVE THAT I'M TOUGH ENOUGH FOR THE POSITION OF SALES MANAGER..." and give yourself a scar in the back room of a Costco, but don't do it. For Luffy, though, giving himself a scar on his own volition means that he is, quite literally, carving his own path. Luffy's journey will be different from any other pirate before him. It will be all his own. There are many stories behind the many characters of One Piece, but Luffy scarring himself tells us that the one you're watching, the one about the Straw Hat Crew, is wholly unique.

  And it's a story that I plan to keep watching on Crunchyroll. And you should, too, if you're not. I expect this show to last roughly forty more years, so there's plenty of time for cool, new scars to show up. 

  What is your favorite scar on One Piece? What scar holds the most mystery for you? Tell us in the comments!

  ----------------------

  Daniel Dockery is a writer for Crunchyroll. He loves One Piece and only slightly likes his Twitter.

Do you love writing? Do you love anime? If you have an idea for a features story, pitch it to Crunchyroll Features!

  By: news+feed@crunchyroll.com

[recentanimenews]

Why Scars Are So Important In One Piece

  Do you have a cool scar? I wish I did. Most of mine are sadly....in my heart. I'm asking that because One Piece is full of cool scars. Now, I'm not one to talk about One Piece very often, but I do think that one of the cool things that it does is use scars as kind of a world-building motif. We're dealing with a universe of punch pirates and laser pirates and Sanji, so obviously even the most meek in the world are gonna be covered, head to toe, in battle wounds. But what One Piece does is use these scars as the connective tissue of its universe. People aren't just related by blood, but by the blood they've spilt.

  Take a look at Luffy's post time skip chest. He's got a big ol' X-shaped scar on it. On one hand, this is neat because a popular pirate phrase is "X marks the spot," and as we all know, THE STRAW HAT PIRATE CREW IS THE SPOT TO BE IN, Y'ALL, DOORS CLOSE AT 4 AM, LEMON DROP SHOTS ARE JUST $3. But this scar also irrevocably connects him to Akainu, the fleet admiral of the Marines who slaughtered his brother Ace. It also connects him to Jinbei, who was protecting Luffy at the time, and also suffered a wound when Akainu punched through him and hit Luffy. So it's not just a reminder that Akainu is terrible, but also that Luffy owes Jinbei his life. Luffy's X scar represents both a rivalry and a bond. 

    This scar is also interesting for two other reasons, with the first being that it's a cool way to differentiate between pre time skip and post time skip Luffy. Oda could've just had Luffy come back after his time skip training with bigger biceps and/or a goatee, but the scar feels more definitive of his change and is a reminder of all that was lost during the Marineford battle. Secondly, it also seems like a cool callback to the anime-only Ocean's Dream filler arc where Zoro, while hypnotized, cut an X in Luffy's chest. Sure, the X would disappear, at least by the time Luffy started unbuttoning his shirts again in the Thriller Bark arc, but it's still an awesome detail and one that could set the sails of a thousand fan debates. 

    It also links characters that you've never seen interact over the course of the entire show, giving the world a sense of history beyond what you see. Shanks, the goofy, red-haired older cousin of the Grand Line, got his facial scar from Blackbeard before he even met Luffy. How did they meet? When exactly did they meet? What were they fighting over? None of these questions have been answered, but we know that Shanks has a stressed relationship with Blackbeard that can be built upon in the future. Shanks vs Blackbeard is, like, a One Piece WrestleMania level match up, and the foundation is already there. 

    Also, Shanks has his lost arm, which ties him to Luffy forever. And he's not even mad about it! He's just like "Yeah, handshakes might be a little clumsy at first, but at least you're safe, rubber chosen one." 

  They can also be the source of intense mystery. For example, when Zoro came back post time skip after training under Mihawk, fans may have noticed that something was different. Can YOU spot the change? Take a pen and ruin your smartphone by circling all one differences.

  Pre time skip Zoro:

    Post time skip Zoro:

    The dude's eye is gone. And while Zoro has the directional sense of a paper airplane being thrown into a hurricane, it's hard to believe that a simple missed turn led to him losing one of his eyes. And we may never know what caused it, as Zoro hasn't been like "Oh, THIS? Funny story..." Instead, it just connects him to Silvers Rayleigh, who has a similar scar and was former first mate to the former Pirate King Gol D. Roger. Now Zoro is current first mate to Monkey D. Luffy, who is the FUTURE Pirate King. Unless, of course, Eiichiro Oda decides to swerve us and end One Piece with "And then Crocodile became Pirate King. There. Are you happy now?"

  But the number one scar in One Piece is the one that Luffy gave himself in the very first manga chapter. Now, anime viewers didn't know how he got that scar until the Episode of Luffy special, probably because I doubt the creators of the One Piece anime thought "You know what will REALLY liven up our spirited, colorful, action packed anime about a goofy crew of pirates? Self mutilation by a second grader." But Luffy gave that to himself in an attempt to impress Shanks and his crew. However, I think it means more than that.

    Obviously, don't stab yourself under the eye. I know it would be rad to end a job interview with "AND TO PROVE THAT I'M TOUGH ENOUGH FOR THE POSITION OF SALES MANAGER..." and give yourself a scar in the back room of a Costco, but don't do it. For Luffy, though, giving himself a scar on his own volition means that he is, quite literally, carving his own path. Luffy's journey will be different from any other pirate before him. It will be all his own. There are many stories behind the many characters of One Piece, but Luffy scarring himself tells us that the one you're watching, the one about the Straw Hat Crew, is wholly unique.

  And it's a story that I plan to keep watching on Crunchyroll. And you should, too, if you're not. I expect this show to last roughly forty more years, so there's plenty of time for cool, new scars to show up. 

  What is your favorite scar on One Piece? What scar holds the most mystery for you? Tell us in the comments!

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  Daniel Dockery is a writer for Crunchyroll. He loves One Piece and only slightly likes his Twitter.

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