four brother

The Eternal Wing sailed through a dense fog, the eerie silence broken only by the sound of creaking wood and the gentle splash of waves. Thorfinn stood at the helm, his gaze fixed on the horizon. The latest skirmish with Kaido's forces weighed heavily on his mind, but it wasn't just the threat of the Beast Pirates that troubled him—there was a peculiar sense of something unresolved pulling at his thoughts.

The crew noticed his uncharacteristic silence. Crocodile, ever the pragmatist, leaned against the railing, observing the captain.

"You've got that look again," he said, blowing a plume of smoke. "The one that says there's more to this than you're letting on."

Thorfinn glanced at him, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. "You're not wrong, Crocodile. There's something I need to confirm."

The Messenger of Kaido

Their musings were interrupted when Rasa, standing at the crow's nest, shouted, "Incoming ship! Beast Pirates!"

The Luna Pirates sprang into action, readying their weapons and preparing for another battle. However, as the opposing ship emerged from the fog, no immediate attack came. Instead, a lone figure stood at the bow—a tall man with black wings, his fiery mane and mask unmistakable.

King, Kaido's right-hand man, had come alone.

The crew bristled at the sight, their hands tightening on weapons.

"Stand down," Thorfinn ordered, his voice steady but firm. He stepped forward, wings unfurling as he prepared to meet King face-to-face.

"King," Thorfinn called out, his voice echoing across the water. "What's Kaido's lapdog doing here alone?"

King said nothing for a long moment, his golden eyes burning behind his mask. Then he spoke, his voice deep and cutting.

"I didn't come to fight you, Thorfinn. I came to talk."

The Revelation

The two winged warriors stood across from one another on the Beast Pirates' vessel, their crews watching tensely from their respective ships. King removed his mask, revealing a face that mirrored Thorfinn's in unexpected ways—sharper cheekbones, but the same piercing intensity in his gaze.

"Do you know why I was sent to kill you?" King began, his voice low but resolute. "Kaido sees you as a threat, yes—but for me, it's personal."

Thorfinn's eyes narrowed. "Personal? Enlighten me."

King stepped closer, his voice carrying a weight that silenced even the distant waves.

"We share a bond, you and I—by blood."

The words hung in the air, heavy with disbelief. The Luna Pirates exchanged confused glances, but Thorfinn's expression darkened.

"What are you talking about?" he demanded.

King folded his arms. "Your mother, like mine, was a Lunarian—a survivor of the genocide. She escaped the Red Line with me in her arms, but Kaido found us. I was taken in, but she disappeared. Years later, I learned she bore another child—you—fathered by a samurai of Wano."

A Shocking Truth

Thorfinn's wings flared instinctively, a mix of shock and anger coursing through him. "You're saying we're brothers?"

King nodded, his gaze unwavering. "Half-brothers. Different fathers, same mother. When Kaido learned of your existence, he tasked me with ending you, but when I saw you at Marineford, I couldn't do it. You're strong—stronger than I expected. And now, I had to see you face-to-face."

The Luna Pirates stood frozen, the revelation striking them as deeply as it did their captain.

The Ties That Bind

Thorfinn processed the information in silence, his memories flashing back to moments of loneliness and uncertainty in his past. His hands tightened on the hilt of his swords.

"You think a shared bloodline absolves you?" he asked, his voice cold. "You've stood by Kaido while he's enslaved and destroyed. That's not family to me."

King's gaze hardened. "You think I had a choice? I survived because I bent to Kaido's will. But you—you've defied him at every turn. I see in you the strength to do what I couldn't."

Thorfinn stepped closer, his Conqueror's Haki sparking faintly in the air. "If you're looking for redemption, you won't find it with me. But if you truly want to change, show me. Fight for something other than Kaido."

Brother Against Brother

King unsheathed his sword, his golden eyes blazing. "If that's what it takes to prove myself, then so be it. Show me the strength that makes you worthy of carrying our mother's legacy!"

The two clashed in an explosive duel, their blades ringing out like thunder. Thorfinn's mastery of Enma and Ame no Habakiri was met with King's sheer power and speed. The sky itself seemed to shatter as their Haki collided, creating shockwaves that rocked both ships.

Kid grinned from the side-lines. "Looks like Captain's got his hands full with this one. "Crocodile watched silently, his cigar glowing faintly. "This isn't just a fight. It's something deeper. A Test of Will

The battle raged, neither giving an inch. Thorfinn finally unleashed a devastating combination of Divine Departure and his Earth Devil Fruit powers, creating a shockwave that sent King crashing to his knees.

Panting, King looked up at Thorfinn, a smirk forming on his bloodied lips. "You've proven yourself... Brother."

Thorfinn sheathed his swords, extending a hand. "If you're truly done with Kaido, then stand with me. Fight for something greater."

King hesitated before gripping Thorfinn's hand firmly. The bond of blood, though fractured, had begun to mend.

The Luna Pirates' New Member

As King boarded the Eternal Wing, the crew welcomed him cautiously.

"So, the Beast Pirates' right-hand man is joining us now?" Enel scoffed. "This should be interesting."

Thorfinn silenced the murmurs with a glance. "He's family. That's all you need to know."

A New Chapter

As the Eternal Wing sailed away from the foggy battlefield, the Luna Pirates now carried not only a powerful new ally but also the weight of the revelation.

Thorfinn stood at the bow, the winds ruffling his wings. He clenched his fists, his resolve hardening.

"Kaido, the World Government, the Marines—they all think they can define what family means," he muttered. "But we'll show them what true strength is."

Behind him, his crew stood united, ready for the next challenge. The storm of the New World had only just begun.