Noise echoed from the docks as a crowd gathered. Men loaded crates of supplies onto the largest ship in the port, preparing for their long journey. The Red-Haired Pirates didn't know how far their next destination was, but the village was making sure they wouldn't go hungry.

On the steps leading to the boardwalk, the captain chatted with a young boy. The boy gazed at the one armed man with fond admiration. The group clustered closer to where the two stood, covering two other men from view. These strangers peered through small telescopes, attempting to watch the red-head from the buildings they were hiding between.

"Ugh! How long are they just gonna stand there? It's been a week since that seaking incident and practically nothing has happened!" the taller blond groaned.

The shorter man gave a frustrated sigh in reply, the breeze shaking the ends of his dark braids slightly. "I told you to relax. Red-Haired just recovered from losing an arm, so I doubt that he's gonna be jumpin' around too much." He raised an eyebrow as their target stuck his tongue out at the boy beside him. "For a Yonko, though, he sure is childish…"

As if in response, a high pitch voice screamed, "No! I WILL make it as a pirate! Someday I'm gonna gather a crew even better than yours and I'm gonna find the greatest in the world and then I'll be KING of the pirates! I'll show you!"

Everyone surrounding the two fell silent and the pirates smiled fondly at the familiar spark that the little boy had. "What was that about?" the first spy asked.

"I'm not sure. Sounds like Red-Haired pissed him off somehow. Seriously, though, king of the pirates? Does that kid have any idea what that even means? He's an idiot if he thinks he can earn that ti- Hang on, what's Red doing?" They watched as the captain's remaining hand reached up to his head, removing the famous straw hat he wore. The hat then came to rest on the boy's smaller head, slipping down to cover his eyes.

The two eavesdroppers dropped their jaws in absolute shock. "D-did Red-Haired Shanks just give up his prized hat?" the braided man stuttered. He couldn't believe his eyes. Shanks, by now, had boarded his ship, leaving his signature hat with the child.

"I think so, but why would he do that? The rumors said that he got that hat from Gold Roger himself!"

The surprise had worn away from the shorter spy, a wild grin spreading across his face. "Doesn't matter now, I suppose. Besides, we got what we needed. Let's go call the boss and tell him his hunch was right." Dashing into the alleyways, they disappeared out of sight.

Welcome back everyone! First, I'd like to say a quick thank you to those of you who gave me such a positive response to my first fanfiction, Scar. It means a lot to see your support, as it helps fuel my writing further. I can guarantee that more is on the way.

As for now, it appears our beloved duo have been met with some unwelcomed company. This story is going to be much longer, and will diverge from the original One Piece plot greatly, so I encourage you to come aboard and join me on this crazy adventure! Again, constructive feedback is insanely helpful for me! In the meantime, stay SUPER!