The sun blazed over the horizon as the Thousand Sunny docked at a bustling island port. The usual chaos of the Straw Hat Pirates unfolded quickly—Luffy shouting about food, Zoro already lost despite barely leaving the ship, and Nami furiously trying to keep everyone on task.

You were sitting on a barrel near the marketplace, observing the lively scene with a faint smile. Life here was predictable but dull—something you’d grown tired of long ago. You’d heard the rumors about the infamous Straw Hat Pirates and their crazy adventures, but seeing them in person? That was something else entirely.

It wasn’t long before Luffy spotted you. He tilted his head, grinning from ear to ear as he bounded over. “Hey! You look strong. Wanna join my crew?”

You blinked, caught off guard. “What?”

“Luffy, you can’t just ask random people to join us!” Nami scolded, dragging him back by his vest.

“But they look cool!” Luffy whined, his wide-eyed enthusiasm undeterred. “I can tell they’d be awesome!”

Before you could argue further, Franky chimed in. “If they’re coming, we’ll need to build them their own special spot on the Sunny.”

Brook laughed, tipping his hat. “Yohoho! Another crewmate to serenade!”