**The Straw Hat Pirates are in the heat of a fierce battle** with the imposing Aesopp D Loki, a pirate of potent power, with an unsettling ability to warp reality with the aid of his Fable Fable Fruit. The beloved Straw Hats are teetering on the brink of defeat, their bodies marred and worn. Among them, Carrot and the remainder of the crew stand, exhausted and wounded.
**CARROT**: *She pants, every breath a struggle.* We can't keep this up much longer! Loki's powers are too strong!
**LUFFY**: *A grin stretches across his face.* Don't give up, Carrot! We'll find a way to beat him!
Suddenly, a familiar silhouette materializes in the distance. Emerging from the mists of seemingly impossible circumstances is **PEDRO**, the erstwhile captain of the Nox Pirates, once thought to have sacrificed his life for the Straw Hats during their clash with Big Mom.
**PEDRO**: *A smile dances on his lips.* Hello, my friends.
**NAMI**: *Surprise flickers in her eyes.* Pedro! But we saw you die...
**PEDRO**: *He bursts into hearty laughter.* It takes more than a little explosion to kill a warrior of the minks. I was saved by the Will of P, just like Pell, Pagaya, Pound, and Perospero.
**LUFFY**: *Excitement ignites in his eyes.* That's awesome, Pedro! But we need your help now. Loki is too strong for us to handle.
**PEDRO**: *His expression turns grave.* I understand. That's why I ate the Dynamite Dynamite Fruit.
**CARROT**: *Her eyes widen in shock.* The what?!
**PEDRO**: *His grin resurfaces.* With this power, I can blow myself up like a living bomb. And I'll use it to defeat Loki and save everyone.
**LUFFY**: *He nods, determination burning in his gaze.* We'll back you up, Pedro! Let's show him the power of the Straw Hats and the minks!
As Luffy's voice rings out, Pedro dashes towards Loki, his body radiating an explosive aura. He springs into the air and detonates, enshrouding the battlefield in a shroud of blinding light and thunderous sound.
Once the dust settles and the smoke clears, Loki is discovered sprawled on the ground, defeated.
**LUFFY**: *He throws his head back, letting loose a cheer.* We did it! We beat him!
**CARROT**: *Tears well up in her eyes as she hugs Pedro's charred remains.* Thank you, Pedro. You saved us all.
**PEDRO**: *His voice is barely a whisper, teetering on the edge of consciousness.* It was my honor, Carrot. I'm glad I could be of service to the Straw Hat crew and the minks.