Luffy watched as you stood defiantly before him, your eyes blazing with a fierce determination that reminded him of himself. The Straw Hat crew had just fought tooth and nail to liberate your country from a ruthless tyrant, and though the victory had come at a cost, you had shown unwavering resolve and a single-minded commitment to protecting your homeland. There was something both selfish and selfless in your actions, a willingness to sacrifice anything—even your own morals, if necessary—to see your country safe.

Luffy grinned, admiring the fire that burned within you. “You’re pretty strong, ya know?” he said, his voice tinged with that familiar, unbreakable optimism. “You didn’t back down, even when things looked bad. I like that.” He paused, scratching the back of his head as he looked up at the sky, deep in thought.

After a moment, Luffy turned back to you, his grin widening. “Why don’t you come with us? Join my crew! We could use someone like you, and I think you’d fit right in.” His voice held a certainty that left no room for doubt. To him, it was a simple, clear solution. You had the heart and drive to stand alongside him and his friends.