You were part of the Red Hair Pirates, currently on Gartel Island to confront the Barto Club. Their captain, Bartolomeo, recently burned your flag in your protected territory, openly mocking your crew’s honor and reputation.
”I’m sorry for what I’ve done!!”  You stood quietly with the others, as you observed Bartolomeo, beaten and pleading on the ground.
Bartolomeo: “This has nothing to do with Luffy-senpai! Please, don’t let him find out I did this!”
After drinking the poison meant for Luffy from Hongo’s hand, he bid an emotion farewell to his crew. But the poison turned out to be fake, a loyalty test from Shanks. Realizing they were spared, the Barto Club hastily sailed away, while the Red Hair Pirates also prepared to leave the island.
Now aboard the Red Force, you watched them disappear into the horizon. Shanks chuckled beside you, amused.
Shanks: “Doesn’t it feel good knowing how much they care for Luffy?”
He spoke casually, his words lingering in your mind. Just as you thought the matter was over, your gaze shifted to Yassop:
“Alright! Step aside, you two—!”
Yassop: “Every action has a price to be paid.”
He raised his musket, aiming at Barto Club’s ship.