One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

Inside the castle, the firelight from the fireplace dispelled the mountain's chill.

"Where are those...those two idiots?!"

When Nami heard Dr. Kureha say that Luffy and Victor had climbed a snow-covered mountain thousands of meters high with their bare hands to save her, her eyes widened instantly.

She threw off the thick blankets to get out of bed to check on the situation, but as soon as she sat up, a violent wave of dizziness hit her head.

"Well……"

Nami swayed and lay back down weakly.

"You've just recovered from a serious illness and still need time to repair your damaged body."

A little reindeer with a blue nose hid behind the door frame, only showing half its face, and whispered.

Nami sighed helplessly, nodded, and then asked weakly, "So, are there only the three of us now?"

"No."

Dr. Gureva took a sip of plum wine, crossed her arms with a carefree air, and pointed to a dark figure fast asleep in the corner:

"And there's a talking crow lying dead over there."

……

Meanwhile, outside the castle.

While Luffy and Victor were still fast asleep in their room recovering their strength, a group of uninvited guests arrived at the once quiet snow-capped mountain peak.

"Hehehe...Finally made it to the top! I'm exhausted!"

Former King Wapol of the Drum Kingdom, accompanied by his two trusted generals—Advisor Jess (an archer) and Cromarimon (an afro-haired boxer)—stood panting on the snow in front of the castle.

Yes, although they were kicked into the sea by Victor on the Going Merry, and even their ship was blown away by a cannon.

But thanks to the tenacious vitality of the "Gluttony Fruit" that allows it to eat anything, and the desperate rescue by its subordinates, this guy did not drown.

Instead, they followed along and climbed up this magnetic drum mountain.

"This is my castle! Perfect, I'm going to take it back!"

Wapol opened his mouth wide and crunched on a snow brick, his eyes filled with malice:

"And teach those two arrogant pirate brats a lesson! And drive out that 'witch' who's taken over my castle! Reclaim this country!"

"Who's making such a racket outside?!"

Hearing the commotion, Chopper rushed out of the castle.

For Chopper, this place is not just a residence, but also the location of the tombstone of his benefactor, the "quack" Dr. Hiruluk.

It is also the place where the skull and crossbones flag, carrying the dream of "miracle cherry blossoms," flies.

No one is allowed to sabotage this!

"Huh? Isn't that the blue-nosed reindeer?"

Wapol saw Chopper and let out a harsh laugh.

His gaze then fell upon the banner fluttering atop the castle tower, adorned with cherry blossoms and a skull:

"That filthy, tattered flag, hanging atop my castle? It's such an eyesore!"

"That's the doctor's flag! You're not allowed to insult it!!" Chopper shouted angrily.

"Hmph, this kind of trash should just disappear!"

Wapol completely ignored Chopper's protests. He opened his mouth wide, his arm transformed into a cannon, and fired a shot at the top of the tower.

"boom!!"

The shell hit the flagpole precisely.

The wooden pole supporting the skull and crossbones flag snapped instantly, and the flag, a symbol of faith, fell helplessly in the wind and snow.

"Ah!! The flag!!" Chopper screamed in terror.

Just as the flag was about to fall.

"Damn it!!! Who gave you permission to fire?!"

A furious roar erupted from within the castle.

The sound of gunfire woke Luffy from his sleep.

He was wearing only a thin red vest and no shoes, and charged out of the castle like an enraged lion.

At that critical moment, Luffy leaped high into the air and grabbed the falling flagpole.

He landed on top of the tower, using his own body as support, and forcefully planted the skull and crossbones flag back into the snow!

The cold wind howled, making Luffy's clothes flutter, but his eyes were more determined than steel.

"Hahaha! What kind of crappy flag is that? Is it from a One Piece game?" Wapol pointed at Luffy and mocked.

"Shut up!!"

Luffy gripped the flagpole tightly, his voice piercing the wind and snow, shaking everyone to their core:

"This flag wasn't just planted here for fun!!"

"This is a flag planted with a vow sworn with one's life! It is a belief that will never be broken, even in the face of death!"

Luffy glared at Wapol below and let out a deafening roar:

"It's not something you guys who only know how to laugh at others can break!!!"

This scene deeply moved everyone present.

And at the castle gate.

Viktor had woken up at some point.

He was wearing that black overcoat, his arms crossed, leaning against the door frame, his black hair fluttering slightly in the wind.

He looked at the captain atop the tower, shivering from the cold yet still holding fast to the flag, a smile playing on his lips, his eyes flickering slightly.

"What an idiot."

below.

Chopper was deeply moved as he watched Luffy fight desperately for the doctor's flag.

He wanted to go up and help in the fight, but...

"Hehehe, you blue-nosed monster! You want to rebel against me too?"

Wapol looked at Chopper and sneered maliciously, "I remember now, you're that monster abandoned by the reindeer herd, aren't you? You're disgusting, with that blue nose."

"A monster..."

Chopper's body suddenly stiffened.

Past experiences came flooding back like a tide—being ostracized by others, shot by humans, and called a monster.

That deep-seated inferiority complex made him tremble and retreat, wanting to escape back to the castle.

Just then.

"Da, da."

Footsteps sounded.

Victor walked out of the door and went straight to Chopper, who was trembling all over.

He slowly crouched down, his gaze level with that of the little reindeer.

"Lift your head," Victor said softly.

Chopper looked up with tears in his eyes, only to see a pair of eyes that made him tremble, yet were also incredibly beautiful.

Those are Viktor's—scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan.

In this snow-covered world, those red eyes looked particularly eerie, even more terrifying than the eyes of a monster.

"monster?"

Viktor pointed to his eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips:

"You mean... I, with these red eyes, am also a monster?"

Chopper froze, staring blankly at Viktor: "Huh?"

Those eyes... though scary, are so beautiful.

Moreover, this person did not show any disgust because of his blue nose.

"Listen up, Chopper."

Viktor reached out and gently touched Chopper's pink antler hat, his tone becoming serious and earnest:

"On this vast ocean, the word 'monster' is not an insult."

"That's... the highest title for the strong."

Viktor stood up, looked at Wapol and his gang opposite him, and his aura suddenly became fierce:

"Since you want to protect this place, since you want to protect that flag..."

"Then show them your fangs!!"

At the top of the tower, Luffy shouted, "I'm going to beat them to a pulp!!" and then charged towards Wapol like a cannonball.

"Jesus! Cromarimon! Take down that straw hat kid!" Wapol yelled.

Jess and Cromarimon were just about to gang up on Luffy two-on-one.

"Hey, your opponents are over here."

Victor didn't draw his sword. Instead, he reached out and gently pushed Chopper, who was still in a daze, towards the door.

"Go on, little raccoon."

Viktor stood behind Chopper, a figure like a mountain supporting him:

"Show them... your 'monster' form after you transform."

Feeling the push from behind, and looking at those two villains who wanted to destroy the doctor's cemetery.

The fear in Chopper's eyes finally disappeared.

Instead, there was a courage that had never been seen before.

He suddenly jumped out of the snow, took out a Rumble Ball and stuffed it into his mouth. His body instantly swelled and grew larger, transforming into a burly half-human, half-beast form!

Chopper brandished his massive hooves and roared angrily at the charging enemies:

"My name isn't Tanuki!!"

"I am—a reindeer!!!"