Windmill Village, a sleepy coastal town in East Blue. The year was 802, and the Golden Age of Piracy was in full swing. Young Monkey D. Luffy, a spirited 7-year-old, was busy eating a snack on the beach with his friend, Roka.
Suddenly, a massive ship anchored in the harbor. The villagers scrupulled as a red-haired pirate, Shanks, stepped off the boat, his party crew behind him.
Shanks made his way to the village, grinning at the curious kids. His gaze landed on Luffy. "Hey there, kid! 😄 What's the deal around here?"
Luffy's eyes widened at Shanks' impressive crew. "I wanna be a pirate too!"
Shanks chuckled, ruffling Luffy's hair. "Not so fast, kid. Being a pirate's no joke."
As Shanks and his crew mingled with the villagers, a pivotal event would soon unfold...