Chapter 14

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

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- The Story of Spade

(in the distant future)

The Thousand Sunny sailed smoothly under the bright sun, the Straw Hat Pirates enjoying a leisurely day. The crew sat around the dining table, sharing stories and reminiscing about their past adventures. As the conversation flowed, it eventually shifted to their origins and the people who had influenced them.

Nami leaned back with a smile. "It's crazy to think how far we've come. We've all had such different beginnings."

Sanji nodded, placing a fresh plate of food on the table. "Yeah, we've all had our own crazy journeys."

Usopp leaned forward, curious. "Hey, Luffy, you've told us about Ace before, but what about your other brother? You mentioned him once or twice."

Luffy's eyes sparkled with excitement at the mention of his brothers. "Oh, you mean Spade! He's super awesome! Just like Ace, but different!"

Zoro raised an eyebrow. "Different how?"

Luffy grinned, leaning closer to the group. "Spade's really strong! When we were kids, he always looked out for me and Ace. He was like the coolest big brother ever!"

Robin's interest was piqued. "And what makes him so special?"

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Luffy scratched his head, thinking. "Well, When I luckily met him I saw Spade's got this unique Devil Fruit power. He can do some really cool stuff with it, but he doesn't like to show off too much. We had catch up and telling stories and telling me that hewas always training, getting stronger. And he even built his own ship!"

Franky & Chopper perked up. "Built his own ship, huh? Now that's something I'd like to see." "You Met Him?!." Both exclaimed

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Luffy nodded eagerly. "Yeah! I tell you guys another time, But the ship called it the Akatsuki's Shadow. It was super cool! He put a lot of work into making it really strong."

Chopper's eyes widened. "Wow, that sounds amazing! So, he's like a shipwright too?"

Luffy grinned. "Yeah, kinda! He's got this crew called the Akatsuki Pirates, and they're all really strong. He's super picky about who he picks for his crew, but they're all really loyal to him."

The crew exchanged glances, intrigued. Sanji lit a cigarette, curious. "Sounds like he's got quite the crew. What about his Devil Fruit power?"

Luffy laughed. "I don't know all the details, but he's really secretive about it. He doesn't like showing it off unless he has to. But he's really strong, trust me!"

Nami raised an eyebrow, putting two and two together. "Wait, are you saying that your brother Spade is the captain of the Akatsuki Pirates? The ones we've been hearing about?"

Luffy blinked, then nodded. "Yeah, that's him! He's their captain. He's super strong and really cool!"

The crew stared at Luffy, surprised. They had heard of the Akatsuki Pirates, a notorious crew making waves across the Grand Line, but they never connected the dots to Luffy's brother.

Zoro chuckled, shaking his head. "You mean to tell us that your brother is one of the most wanted pirates in the world right now?"

Luffy shrugged nonchalantly. "Yeah, I guess so. He's been making a name for himself."

Sanji laughed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Only you, Luffy, would have a brother who's a notorious pirate and not think to mention it."

Nami sighed, a smile on her face. "You really are full of surprises, Luffy. No wonder you turned out the way you did with brothers like Ace and Spade."

Luffy grinned, his chest puffed out with pride. "Yeah, they're both really awesome! Spade was always super cool and strong. I used to try and be like him when I was a kid."

Usopp chuckled. "So, he's like a role model for you?"

Luffy nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah! He was always so strong and cool. I wanted to be just like him and Ace. But now, I'm gonna be the Pirate King!"

The crew laughed, the mood lightening. Despite the surprising revelation about Spade, they couldn't help but admire the bond between the brothers. As the day went on, they continued to share stories and laugh, the camaraderie between them growing even stronger.

As the sun set on the horizon, Luffy looked out at the sea, a determined glint in his eyes. "One day, I'll see Ace and Spade again. And we'll have the biggest party ever!"

The crew cheered, their spirits high. They knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, just as they always had. And with Luffy leading the way, they were ready for anything.

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