The Music Capital was one of the most famous islands in the New World.
Many renowned musicians had come from there, and musicians were generally popular in the world of Pirates.
Those who could move people with their music enjoyed even higher standing.
These musicians were the most welcome aboard any Pirate crew.
Sailing the vast seas was dull. You couldn't always count on finding an interesting island, and Pirates spent most of their lives on monotonous voyages.
A cheerful crew like Luffy's had it easier, but not every Pirate crew had that kind of atmosphere.
There weren't many forms of entertainment in the world of Pirates, either. Aboard ship, the choices were even fewer.
Gambling, drinking, and women were the best ways to stave off loneliness.
But gambling could spark fights among crewmates. Larger Pirate crews might manage it, but on smaller crews, a sailor caught cheating could start a knife fight. This was the world of Pirates. There was no law at sea; the blade in your hand was the only authority.
Drinking was a decent way to pass the time, but it had its flaws too. If another Pirate crew attacked while everyone was drinking, a drunken captain and his drunken crew could easily be wiped out.
That was no joke. It had happened more times than anyone could count.
As for women, who would take a whole group of them to sea? Some Pirate crews even forbade women from boarding. According to certain superstitions, a woman aboard brought bad luck to the ship.
It was easy to see how tedious a Pirate's voyage could be. Their few diversions either risked fights within the crew or left them vulnerable to being wiped out.
That was where a musician became invaluable.
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