Fusha Village, located in East Blue. Vibrant, beautiful with an atmosphere befitting of a growing village.
Deep within the woods were two kids sparing immensely, their clothes torn and drenched in sweat, skin bruised and covered in dirt
They pant together gathering as much strength they needed to continue their play even though they had been on it for an hour now.
"It's getting late Luffy, don't you wanna go back to the village" Kael said with smirk
"I'm hungry. But I've got to settle the score with you. Here goes…" Luffy ran, closing the distance while spinning his arm, he threw his fist at him.
Kael tried to move back, however his feet gave up at the last minute, with his last breath he flung his left arm at Luffy.
Both attacks landed on the target and set them backwards and rolling on the ground
"Damn it! I can't move" Kael said, his face flat on the ground
"That makes it my 110th win. We are tied now"
"It doesn't count Luffy I also hit you–"
"No! I hit you first"
"Hahaha you two are hopeless" A voice came from above them. A girl about their age sitting on a tree. Her features were striking, especially the other half of her blood red hair similar to Kael's.
"Oh Big sis?" Kael exclaimed. Uta and Kael were the two babies Red hair Shanks and his crew found a few years back in the Marine warship.
"Big Sis, you saw the whole fight right? Does that count as Luffy's win?"
"That was my win right, Uta?"
Luffy and Kael stared at Uta in anticipation, she was always the judge of their little spar play.
"I don't know you two went down together" She climbed down from the tree "But Luffy is this how you want to make it to be a pirate? You must be dreaming, Shanks will never take you like this"
"Shut up !" Luffy suddenly found his strength and jumped on his feet "I'm stronger than you and Kael combined…" He points at Kael who's still face flat on the ground "... you'll see, next time Shanks and everyone sets out again I'll join along"
"Keep dreaming" Uta teased with a chuckle, one that always got on Luffy's nerve
Kael, still on the floor, stretched out his hand calling for help. He was already at his body's limit.
"I have an idea!" Luffy spoke up, totally ignoring Kael "Why don't we settle the score with chicken game? You'll also join this time Uta. I'll show you how ready I am to be a pirate" Luffy suggested
"Fufufu. Then it's hopeless for you two because I'll win. I always win"
Uta laughed.
The chicken game was yet another game that all three of them usually play, however no matter the situation Uta always emerges victorious and it's not because she's a fast eater…
***
It was evening, the sun had rested and disappeared from sight giving way for the crescent moon rising from the East
Like every other night in Fusha village it was cold, quiet and peaceful. Everybody had retired home for their nights rest leaving the streets dark and barren.
In front of Partys Bar, a long table was set at the center of the road, a long small bench stationed beside it and lastly a two feet tall white dog far away getting ready to hit the two usual losers of the game.
Seated on the bench were Luffy, Uta and Kael. They held tightly on their grasp sharp edged table forks, and placed in front of them a plate full of smoked chicken lap with a beer glass cup filled to the brim with juice.
"Remember the rule boys…" Uta began with a smile "...winner eats the most and runs away"
""Yeah!"" Kael and Luffy said in sync
"Come on cut that out you three, it's too dangerous" Makino rushed out from the bar
"""No way""" Three of them shouted
She furrowed her brows and held both hands the tightly, she was ready to stop them but the bar door flipped open and a voice followed
"Let them have their fun…" It was Shanks with a proud look on his face "...This is their idea of a serious competition right?"
That was the sign to begin the contest. They threw the forks away and rushed the chicken meat, reaping it apart with their underdeveloped teeth.
"Luffy's going to win" Roux commented while munching down on his own meat.
All three of them were almost done with their meal with only two laps remaining on each plate.
It was at this time of the game that Uta pulled her secret technique. A strategic and deadly blow that always works.
"Here's juice for you two"
""Thanks Uta""
Luffy and Kael collected the juice with a wide grin on their faces. Uta then proceeds to eat the rest of her meat while Kael and Luffy busied themselves on their newly acquired juice.
She jumped down at the last second, just as the dog ran over Luffy and Kael
"You two okay??" Uta asked
"That didn't settle nothing. You cheated, you lost!" Luffy winced in pain
"Here you go being such a loser Luffy? I'm a pirate, there's no such thing as cheating. You got careless and lost because you're a dumb baby" Uta shrugged.
"Shut up! It's not like Shanks says your a real pirate yet"
The two went on with their usual bickering Makino tried to stop them but all her efforts were in vain. This was the usual comedy moment for the Red Haired Pirates as well as other people who were familiar with them
"That's enough you two" Shanks walked up to Uta and Luffy, he squats in between them "Now can anybody tell me what's this serious competition is about"
"I want to show you that I'm a better pirate than Uta!!" Luffy barked
"Shanks. Luffy is being such a cry baby, he can't be a pirate like this"
Shanks turned to Luffy and pat his head
"You're too rowdy my crew. Uta wait on the ship until the battle is over, there's no way you can do that"
Luffy wanted to speak up but he ended up grumbling.
"That's right. I'm the Red Haired Pirates' Musician, Uta. The girl who's gonna use music to make a new age where everyone will be free"
Shanks drops his hand on Luffy's shoulder "Now pay attention, our Musician is taking the stage"
Uta began. Her voice was soothing and calm, bringing peace to the night.
Just then Luffy was quick to notice Kael who was already asleep on the ground
"Too bad. Uta's song is so boring Kael slept off"