Yaoyu: My Fine Wine! Boohoo X...X
They talked about their pure dream of secretly saving money and making a pact to go to sea together and become pirates;
Speaking of Luffy's countless hilarious and embarrassing mishaps, there's his tendency to snatch leftovers when he's hungry, to hide behind a tree and secretly feel wronged after causing trouble, and his adorable appearance of pretending to be brave when he's actually timid.
Vivid scenes from the past unfold slowly through the two people's narration, filling the quiet beach with a lively atmosphere.
At this point, Ace looked up at Robin and Brook, his eyes filled with sincere gratitude, and his tone was particularly solemn. "Honestly, all these years, it's really been hard for you to take care of Luffy."
That guy is stubborn, impulsive, and reckless. He always likes to fight head-on and never knows how to back down or show weakness, nor does he know how to cherish himself.
"If it weren't for you reliable partners who have been so understanding, protective, and guiding him all the way, we, as his older brothers, would truly not be able to rest easy."
Sabo nodded emphatically, his eyes filled with tender expectation. "Luffy is pure and kind by nature, but he is also most easily put in danger. It is the greatest fortune of his life that he has met you all and has such loyal companions like you."
Hearing their words of gratitude, Robin smiled gently and soothingly, his dark eyes filled with tenderness and clarity.
The evening breeze gently ruffled her long hair. She shook her head slightly and replied softly, "You two don't need to thank me. It was never us who made Luffy who he is; it was Luffy who made us all who we are."
She slowly raised her hand, recounting her past with a long and sincere tone. "Throughout my life, I have lived in constant pursuit and loneliness, despised by the world and abandoned by all. I have long been accustomed to being alone."
Luffy forcefully entered my life, telling me I didn't have to be strong alone, teaching me what companions are, what belonging is, and what true freedom and warmth are. Without Luffy, I wouldn't be living a peaceful life today."
"Yo-ho-ho-ho! Miss Robin is absolutely right!" Brook immediately chimed in cheerfully, his skull face full of enthusiasm, his signature light and cheerful laughter washing away the slight heaviness of the memories.
"I have drifted alone on the sea for fifty years, and have been entangled in loneliness and darkness for half my life. I have long since become numb to the passing of days."
It was Luffy who accepted me when I had nothing, allowing me to regain my crew, my sense of belonging, and the meaning of life.
"Being Luffy's crewmate is the greatest fortune of our lives!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Brook also started talking, and together with Robin, they slowly recounted the details of how everyone met and got to know Luffy.
From their innocent first encounter in the East Blue to their unwavering defense of Alabasta, from their shared life and death on the Skypiea to the countless perilous situations they faced along the way.
The companionship that transcends mountains and seas, the unwavering devotion in dire straits, and the warm companionship in ordinary days flowed gently in the soft campfire and evening breeze, moving Ace and Sabo deeply. It also calmed the Yaoyu and Yakumi, allowing them to silently feel the unique bond and warmth of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Just as everyone was immersed in tender reminiscences and casual conversation, a shout of extreme excitement, filled with endless longing and ecstasy, suddenly shattered the tranquility of the deserted island and resounded throughout the entire beach!
"Sabo!! Ace!!!"
Upon hearing the sound, everyone turned their heads in unison, their gazes instantly focusing on the Thousand Sunny anchored at the shore.
Luffy, who had been resting on the ship and whose injuries had mostly healed, could no longer contain his excitement and longing. His eyes shone brightly, and his face was filled with the joy of reunion. Ignoring the height of the ship, he leaped off and ran towards his two brothers on the beach.
Zoro and Sanji followed closely behind, also leaping off the ship one after another.
The two were still wrapped in layers of bandages carefully applied by Chopper. The wounds on their chests and arms had not yet fully healed, and their movements were still a little sluggish. However, they paid no attention to their injuries and had pure smiles on their faces, showing no signs of fatigue. Their eyes gently followed Luffy as he ran towards the campfire.
Luffy was incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye, he rushed in front of the two, throwing himself into Ace and Sabo's arms without hesitation. He wrapped his arms tightly around Sabo's neck with all his might, pouring out all the longing, fear, and grievances that had accumulated over the years.
The despair of witnessing Ace's fall, the torment of missing his brother for years, and the fear of losing loved ones again—all these shackles were finally broken at this moment.
Hot tears instantly blurred his vision, rolling down in large drops and soaking Sabo's shoulder.
Luffy's voice choked with emotion, trembling and broken, filled with the lingering fear of surviving a near-death experience. "I thought... I thought you were gone... I thought I'd never see you again..."
Broken words stuck in my throat; a thousand words ultimately amounted to nothing more than a choked sob.
Years of longing and yearning, countless days and nights of worry and torment, all melted away in these scalding tears at the moment of reunion.
Sabo's eyes instantly turned red, and hot tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.
He tightened his arms around his younger brother, gently stroking Luffy's back again and again with his palms, his movements tender yet firm. His hoarse voice was full of gentle comfort, soothing his brother's broken emotions time and again. "It's alright, Luffy, I'm here, Ace is here too. We'll both live well, and we'll never leave again."
Ace stood to the side, gently leaning down and wrapping his arms around his two younger brothers, embracing the three of them tightly.
The warm glow of the campfire gently enveloped the three figures, making their brotherhood, which had transcended life and death, all the more touching and moving.
On the beach, there was no noise, only Luffy's suppressed sobs and the gentle evening breeze, a heartwarming and healing scene that also brought tears to one's eyes.
Beside the reef not far away, Yashiro and Tekka leaned lazily, calmly observing this touching reunion. They whispered about the gains and losses of the battle and the subsequent plans for the clan's recovery. Their minds were calm, and they maintained the composure and clarity of their elders.
Meanwhile, Chunwu and Rin, standing side by side on the soft, warm sand, were away from the crowd and the noise.
The two did not disturb the Straw Hat Pirates's reunion, but quietly guarded their own peaceful space.
Having just walked hand in hand through a dreamlike world of life and death, confessed their feelings, and exchanged vows, the two were surrounded by a sweet and tender atmosphere that radiated warmth without needing to say a word.
The evening breeze gently caressed my hair, carrying a faint scent of fireworks and sea salt.
Rin lowered her eyes slightly, her long, thick eyelashes trembling gently, and a faint weariness lingered in her eyes after Awakening her Mangekyo Sharingan and experiencing the illusion of life and death.
The despairing scene of being separated from one another and facing death alone in the illusion still lingered in her mind, leaving her with lingering fear.