“Can you send a letter? After leaving.”

“Huh? Fine, but why? There are also communication insects.”

“Come on.”

The words were spoken before the jet-black haired ship owner left the ship. He never thought about it. Even though I just wanted to tease that kid. But why was that letter… so sad?

Note :

It's the first time that this couple has been composed. Wright isn't quite sure about the timeline. Might miss some Anyway, you can comment and tell us. Checked for mistakes once. But if you find it, please tell me. Please enjoy this story <3

To Marco

October 5th

XXX

Hey, Mr. Unit 1 Leader, what's your name? Is that Marco? The one with the hair like a pineapple...just kidding. I just want to make you feel better. Because you keep making an unhappy face. I see you yourself haven't been smiling much lately. (I got news like that. But before that, you were really like that.)

Today is the 25th day since I left the ship to find Teach and bring him back for punishment. It was something that should never have happened. You know how good Saj was to him, right? It might have been my fault for not keeping an eye on him even though I was the unit leader, but let's face it, it was something Chang himself couldn't do anything about once it happened.

But as the head of the unit I must find him back.

Along the way, I also went to look for clues about that thing in Alabasta. It was lucky that I met Luffy. Luffy is my younger brother. That guy seems to be accompanying the princess of this kingdom. I don't even remember the name. But my brother seems to have come to get Crocodile's crown. That guy has a pretty big goal.

But how could he do it? My little brother is in no way weak. I believe so

Now I was saved by a girl from being thrown overboard for touching the wrong person. Thinking about it makes me want to laugh out loud. I think that guy is Teach. My skills must have fallen off. You must train yourself. Otherwise, I would definitely be inferior to you guys.

I think for a while I will continue my journey and may not return a letter for a long time. But I'll go back with Teach anyway. So you guys wait for me too. Or you can sail and follow me. My VValguard is still with you guys. (I'm just joking. You don't have to follow me.

Anyway, I'll go back to you guys after I meet Teach.)

I almost forgot you were reading this letter. Happy birthday, Marco. You've turned another year older. I guess I'll have to call you Uncle. I probably won't have a fancy wish for you, because thinking about it, the way I write letters like this is hardly me. But come on, since you told me to write some letters, I'll write them. Even though we can talk to each other through communication insects

I wish you happiness, Marco. The ship must be celebrating your birthday, right? Even though this letter is a little late from your birthday, it's probably not too late to wish you a happy birthday. I hope you are in good health. including father Because he himself is very old. You take good care of him.

Well, it took me a long time to write this. I hope after you read this you won't throw it into the sea. I must end this letter first. Soon the sky will be clear and I will have to continue my journey. Don't forget to prepare some alcohol and food to celebrate after I leave.

from

Portgas D.S.

His hands folded the letter down into a small piece of paper before slipping it into the pocket of his light-colored shirt. He picked up the cigarette that was in his pants pocket before lighting the lighter and smoking it.

Marco exhaled smoke. His sea blue eyes watched the trail of smoke move up into the cloudless blue sky. He was not a person who would smoke or drink alcohol. Maybe because they know that drinking or smoking a lot is not good for their health. But every now and then he smoked it and drank it anyway.

He looked out towards the two graves with the stone aunt's name beautifully engraved on it, as well as the owner's personal belongings, a large halberd, a cloak, and the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates. Beside them was a smaller grave. down from the previous hole There is a brick-colored wide-brimmed hat. bright red rosary necklace and a short knife that he always carries

"Are you well, Ace? And so is Dad. I hope you're happy."

He spoke softly, his eyes slowly lowering to the bright green grass. The two bouquets of flowers he had brought with him were placed in front of the two graves.

“What if I could stop you then?”

“Are you going to…stand next to me? It's not just me standing alone like this?”

He muttered before putting down the cigarette. Even though months had passed, he felt the same as that day when he saw the two of them die before his eyes. Especially Ace who was only a few steps away but he couldn't do anything.

In front of him the other party died. There was only one last thing Ace had left to protect. Ace's younger brother would be just as sad. At that time, he knew immediately that if Ace's younger brother didn't survive, Ace probably couldn't close his eyes with peace of mind so he did everything in his power to make sure that child could survive the war.

Marco first recalled his condition after the funeral where he had been drinking heavily. It's not at all worthy of being yourself. I was so drunk every day that people I knew had to stop me so I could regain consciousness and become myself again.

He turned away from the two graves. Walking down the Yu path silently, he didn't say another word.

I hope you understand.

that everyone loves you

S…