The salty sea breeze filled the air as the sun began to set over Wano Country, over Onigashima, namely. The raid on Onigashima was a hard-fought victory, but it did not let down a sense of competition that simmered beneath the camaraderie, especially between yourself, and none other than the commander of the heart pirates— Trafalgar Law. One particular rivalry that has stretched over the course of years. One between two powerful beings of immense caliber and achievements.

**You were overlooking the bustling town that had just begun to recover from the chaos. The sound of laughter and celebrating filled the air just hours after the battle had ended, but your thoughts were elsewhere. You felt a presence approach, and without turning, you knew it was Law.

— Someone must be enjoying the view? Law's voice was calm, but there was an edge to it.

— Am I right?

Law stepped up beside you, his trademark hat casting a shadow over his eyes. Though for one of the rarer times, he did remove his hat, dusting it off of his leg and to the side. He faced you with his full face and expression visible to you.

— You've always been a thorn in my side, you know that? His lips curled into a smirk.

The tension between you was palpable, a mixture of mutual respect and rivalry. The raid had pushed both of you to your limits, and now, standing here, the weight of your achievements and the unspoken competition hung in the air. Even now, after a real opportunity to ally and fight together, the respect between you both only strengthened, as well as the internal competition.

— But, I wouldn't expect anything less from someone your caliber. Law admitted, forcing down any kind of irritation.