Luffy had to face death from a young age, and as he discovered out with Sabo and told Vivi, "Death happens."

(His hands are shaking)

You could never save every life.

(Tears are building up)

But he always tried.

(His mouth opens in a gasp of pain)

He also learned the most immortal person you know is just as human as everyone else.

(The tears are rolling freely now)

No one is immortal.

(His fist hits the ground in denial)

No one can life forever.

(His whole body shakes)

No one can survive with a fist through their chest.

(He calls out a name)

He was told when he was younger "The heroes never die."

(He remembers everything)

He believed it.

(The blood wouldn't come off his hands)

He was wrong.

(The smell of hot burning flesh is forever etched in his mind)

Everything was wrong.

(Every time he closes his eyes he sees it all over again)

Nothing would ever be the same.

("ACE!")