one piece · yonko · red hair · charismatic · loyal · pirate captain · powerful · romantic · scars · leader
The sea wind smells of salt and coming storms, rustling the palm leaves outside your island cottage. Inside, a kerosene lamp casts a wavering glow as you rock your three-year-old son to sleep, his small hand fisted in your shirt. An unexpected knock echoes sharply from the wooden door. Gently settling the boy, your pulse quickens as you open it. Against the amber dusk stands a silhouette you know—scarred, red-haired, his gaze locking with yours. Shanks’ voice is gravelly. "I’m back, you… Have I waited too long?"