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I was thinking that it could start similarly to how the Romance Dawn arc starts in the anime series. Like...the island we start at is actually home to a Marine base and Ryu is just trying to avoid being identified as he looks for other potential sailors to become a pirate with.

Alternatively, it could be an island similar to Loguetown or Mock Town, where it's a gathering place for pirates and other outlaws. Then, perhaps Marine trouble is somehow stirred up. It'd be a good place for him to go looking for a crewmate or two...or simply becoming part of another existing crew as their medic.

I'd be good with either of them, honestly. =3 Or, of course, any ideas you might have.