Pirate King

Pirate King (海賊王, Kaizoku) is a One Piecefanon written by Zeon1. It is a pirate adventure series that follows the adventures of Morgan E. Rexus, as he travels the world, assembling the Firebeard Pirates, and also tries to find the mystical treasure "One Piece", so he can become the Pirate King, and return to his hometown. The fanon's main distinction is it's unique divison format, which mimics a real manga as closely as possible.

The series is divided into volumes; each volume contains several chapters and about 3 comprise an arc.

Plot
The series the adventures of the soon-to-be infamous pirate Morgan E. Rexus, known later in his career as Flamebeard. After being fed and spending some time with Fire Fist Ace, as well as being banished from his town, Rexus hopes to become the legendary Pirate King, so he can return to his town as a hero. However, first, he needs to assemble a strong and powerful crew. After gathering talented individuals, Rexus and his crew sail the seas, Grand Line, and eventually the New World, all in the search for the legendary "One Piece".

Series Themes
Many themes are incorporated in the series:
 * Family- Having been exiled from his town, and his parents killed, Rexus clings to his crew, and, in the beginning, his foster-father Ace, as his new family.
 * Faith- Rexus strongly believes that he can become the Pirate King, and will let nothing get in his way.
 * Acceptance- Rexus is being constantly written off as a failure as a pirate, despite his constat strives to gain attention and become the Pirate King.
 * Racism- Stiches is introduced in the story as a character who was arrested by Marines for defending himself against Pirates using his Devil Fruit abilities. This showcases the general world's revulsion at the Devil Fruit users.
 * Redemption- Nikki, a former theif for the Bartender Pirates, strives to overcome her addictions as member of the Flamebeards.
 * Diversity: Pirates are highly hated and rejected by most "civilized" towns, even if the pirates in question have saved thier lives.
 * Adventure- The life of a pirate!
 * Romance- Several female characters over the course of the story develop possible romantic feelings toward Rexus, Drago, and even Stitches. However, the series also focuses on how these three can never return it, do to their suicide mission.

Volumes
Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 3

Protagnists
Firebeard Pirates

The Jolly Pirates (cameo)

Antagonists
Former Admiral Killua

Waterbeard Pirates

Marines

G-7 Marines

and more!

Trivia

 * The series' title is pulled from the author's 3rd-favorite manga, Shaman King. It also showcases Rexus's motivations and beliefs.