One Piece: The Emperor Luffy

A group of people gathered at the port

Luffy watched as Benn Beckman and others carried the supplies and loaded them into their ship.

Shanks was standing not too far away, chatting with Makino.

'Alas, what a poor guy. Sorry, Shanks, but I do not think this Makino is the same as the one in the canon. It seems to me that you have found someone else for yourself.'

His thoughts were interrupted by a small hand grabbing the corner of his shirt and pulling it lightly.

Luffy turned his head slowly and looked at Uta's pitiful expression.

"Luffy, come on. You can still change your decision. Let's go with me. I am sure Shanks will not reject my request."

Luffy could not help but smile and he raised his hand to pat her head. "You are such a stubborn fool. I cannot go with you, Uta. I have to stay here and train. I will go to the sea on my own in the future with my own crew."

"B-But..."

"Come on, Uta. You cannot force an ambitious man."

Shanks who had finished his conversation with Makino had appeared behind Uta at one point and patted her head with an affectionate smile. He then raised his head and looked at Luffy.

"You sure have a great goal. I am sure you will achieve it in the future."

"Hehe... is there any doubt?" Luffy grinned and flashed his row of teeth. "After all, I am going to be the Future Pirate King!"

"Hoh!" Shanks was amused since he could see that Luffy was very determined and grinned.

"You sure dream big, Luffy. But your goal is very dangerous."

"I know," Luffy nodded his head. "And that's why it's fun. If it was easy, why would I make it my goal?"

"It's fun because it's dangerous. What a big tone! Dahahaha..." Shanks laughed heartily and his fondness for Luffy increases again.

Luffy chuckled at his reaction and called out to Benn Beckman. "Mr. Beckman,"

"Hmm..." Beckman who was carrying a crate full of supplies paused in his tracks. He turned his head to look at Luffy.

Luffy pointed at Shanks and said. "Make sure to keep an eye on this big idiot. Knowing him, I am sure he will cause trouble. I can only trust you on this matter."

Benn Beckman raised his eyebrow before his lips tilted upward in a grin as he replied. "Sure. Leave it to me, kid."

"Hahaha..."

All the other crew members like Yasopp, Lucky Roux, and others laughed happily when they saw their boss's deflated facial expression.

Even Uta could not help but giggle because of her father's reaction.

Shanks's facial muscles twitched after hearing Luffy's words and grumbled. "Hey, I am the Captain. I am the most responsible person."

"Yeah, right. I can believe that fish can fly rather than you, Shanks." Luffy crossed his arms over his chest and grinned.

Shanks instantly turned dull and grumbled. "Hey, don't say that."

"Hahahaha..."

"Boss, even Luffy knows that you are not reliable at all."

"Hahaha..."

The crew members could not help but gloat over their captain's funny moment.

After a few more remarks here and there, the red-haired pirates boarded the ship and got ready to sail.

"Hey, Luffy, don't forget me. I will be back soon. Let's plan together again. And next time, I will make sure to get you on our boat."

Uta kept shouting from the ship as she waved her hand.

Luffy smiled and raised his hand while sighing in his heart.

'Alas, such a cute and sunny girl will become like that in the future. I am sorry, Shanks but even if it will cause consequences later, I will still bring her back with me if you fail to do so...'

Luffy continued to watch until the ship of the red-haired pirates disappeared into the horizon.

"Hah, they are gone. I will miss Uta. She is so cute." Makino sighed with a smile.

The mayor, Woop Slap, also smiled. "Yeah. They are such a rare group of pirates, helping the old folks in the village."

Luffy stretched his arms and glanced around to notice that Ann was clearly not present.

'Maybe she was shy... After all, what she saw...'

He sighed and said to Makino. "Makino-chan, I am going to train now. I also want to check up on Ann and Sabo as both of them are missing."

"Okay. Come back in the evening for dinner." Makino agreed and reminded him.

Luffy nodded his head before he used Soru to disappear from his spot.

"Haih! Luffy, he sure is growing faster. He was just a sweet kid a few days ago and now look at him. He not only became strong but also became responsible. He is much better than that stupid Garp who only knew how to cause trouble."

Makino giggled and covered her mouth. "It seems Garp-san was not always like what he is now."

Woop Slap snorted, "He was just an idiot. But he was still crazy strong even when he was young. Then he joined the Marines later..."

Makino listened to Woop Slap story patiently.

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On the other hand, Luffy quickly left the village and arrived in the forest.

Expanding his Observation Haki, he quickly located Sabo's location. He then raised in that direction, wanting to ask him where Ann was.

"Hyah!... Hah!..."

Sabo was practicing martial arts in an open area inside the forest. The little guy had grown much stronger and could easily rival any captain of the Marines without Haki. As for using Haki, he could go toe to toe with any Rear Admiral.

Luffy appeared and looked around before he asked Sabo.

"Hey, Sabo. Have you seen Ann?"

Sabo paused his training and replied. "Ah, Luffy, if you are here then it means Shanks have left the village... Ann, well, I saw her a few minutes ago. She seems a little weird. Sorry, but I don't know where she went."

"Ah, thanks..." Luffy smiled and said. "I will find her myself. Also, let's have a spar later. I want to see how strong have you grown."

"Sure. I am confident that I can beat your ass now." Sabo flashed a cheeky grin.

Luffy raised his eyebrow and smiled. "Ah, really? Then I look forward to it."

After saying that, he used Soru to leave that place and searched for Ann with his Observation Haki.

Soon, he found her lying in their secret hideout.

It was a tree house built by Luffy, Ann, and Sabo together but most of the work was done by Luffy.

Luffy sighed since he could feel that her mood was not good at all.

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