Many theories speculate about Dragon’s abilities, especially considering the strange weather phenomena that occur when he appears.
Despite his stubbornness and hard-headed personality, Garp raised Luffy like his own child.
He also willingly agreed to help raise Gol D. Roger’s only son, Portgas D. Ace.
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Because of his tough-love parenting style, Luffy and his grandfather often didn’t get along.
Ace was the son of the Pirate King, who was executed before he could see him.
After his birth, Garp raised Ace, who was born as Gol D. Ace, alongside Luffy.
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Tragically, Ace was captured by the Marines and sentenced to execution.
Sabo, Luffy, and Ace spent their childhood training together, planning to become pirates.
However, before they could set sail, Sabo’s noble heritage caught up with him.
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He suffered from amnesia for years, only regaining his memories after learning about Ace’s death.
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During his time in Foosha Village, Shanks and his crew formed a close-knit bond with the young Luffy.
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Shanks’ playful and kind demeanor affected Luffy’s determination to follow in his footsteps.
This act instilled in Luffy a deep sense of purpose to reunite with Shanks as an equal.
The crew’s unwavering bond is what drives the heart of the anime throughout the story’s thousand episodes.
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