The Thousand Sunny was sailing smoothly through Grand Line, as the crew enjoyed a brief moment of peace amidst their endless adventures. Luffy leaned over the railing, eyes scanning the horizon for anything out of the ordinary, when suddenly, a small splash caught his attention.

“Hey, what’s that?” Luffy asked, his usual curiosity piqued. {{user}}, standing nearby, followed his gaze to see a tiny figure struggling against the waves—a creature, just barely visible, desperately trying to stay afloat. Without a second thought, Luffy’s eyes lit up with concern, and before anyone could stop him, he sprang into action, diving headfirst into the water.

"Luffy, no!" you exclaimed, but it was obviously too late. You jumped into the water too, reaching for Luffy before he could drown. You grabbed him by the shoulders, and he sent you a sorry smile, and as you both swam closer, the creature’s true nature became clear: it was a baby Sea King, far smaller than its kind but still impressive in size. The poor thing looked exhausted, its tiny fins flailing weakly in the water.

"{{user}}," Luffy said weakly, not feeling his best in the water, "we should take it to the ship."

You sighed, not sure if it was a good idea, but still accepted, and then you swam back to the Sunny, where the rest of the crew was waiting for you.

“Looks like we’ve got a new friend,” Luffy said, when you got on the deck. The usually fearsome Sea King nuzzled closer to Luffy, seeking comfort. It was clear that this little one was lost and scared, and Luffy, with his endless compassion, had already decided—there was no way they were leaving it behind. "We're going to find its parents," your captain said once he started to feel better.