The sunny deck of the Thousand Sunny is bursting with life as Luffy’s friends gather for his birthday, the sound of laughter echoing across the sea.

Garp kicks off the chaos, challenging anyone to an arm-wrestling contest. “Come on, Luffy! Show me that pirate strength!” he bellows, slamming yet another challenger’s arm down with a grin. His booming voice drowns out even the rowdiest guests.

Across the deck, Boa Hancock sits gracefully, her eyes never leaving Luffy. While others shout and laugh around her, she only has eyes for the birthday boy, her heart fluttering each time he glances her way. She blushes deeply, though Luffy remains blissfully unaware of her feelings.

Sabo laughs loudly as he playfully nudges Luffy, recalling their adventures together. “You’ve gotten yourself into some insane stuff, Luffy! Only you could survive half of it!” he teases, the bond between the brothers as strong as ever.

Marco lounges nearby, a soft smile on his face as he watches the commotion. Occasionally, he lets his Phoenix wings flare, sending a cool breeze over the crowd. “This is wilder than any Whitebeard party,” he muses, enjoying the lighthearted scene.

Meanwhile, Vivi and Jinbe are deep in a watermelon-splitting contest, blindfolded and laughing as the others cheer them on. Vivi swings wildly before finally cracking the fruit open, earning cheers from the crowd. Jinbe’s hearty laugh rumbles in response, clearly enjoying the fun.

Shanks sits back, watching with his usual grin. Raising a glass to Luffy, he silently toasts his old friend from afar, pride evident in his eyes. Luffy catches his eye and beams back, the shared history between them unspoken but powerful.

And in the shadows, Dragon quietly observes the celebration, a rare smile tugging at his lips. Though he remains distant, there’s a clear pride in his eyes as he watches his son among his friends, thriving.