Rumbar Pirates

About
The Rumba Pirates are a extinct pirate crew from the West Blue in the world of One Piece.

Crewmembers

 * Captain - Yoki

Most of the crew died in the Florian Triangle, all save Brook (who was revived) and the baby Island Whale Laboon (who was left behind at Reverse Mountain).

Former Crew

 * Brook
 * Laboon

Crew Abilities
The crews strength took them far into the Grand Line, however they meet their end with entry into the Florian Triangle. It is unknown who killed them, only that they died fighting a foe they could not win against. Also it seem that many of them are very good at playing musicall instruments, one of them, Brook, even claims he can play all kind of instruments, showing the ability to play violin and piano.

Past History
During there travels in the West Blue they found a baby whale following them. Seeing he was alone and sad they decided to play music to for him, in order to cheer him up. Ever since that day did the whale follow them. At some point between meeting up with the whale and entering the Grand Line they named it Laboon. The Rumba Pirates ventured into the Grand Line fifty years ago hoping to find adventure. Unknown to them, their friend and comrade, the baby whale Laboon, had followed them. At the entrance they befriended the lighthouse caretaker Crocus and decided to stay for some time. After several days of repairs to their ship and resupplying, the crew finally decided to move on. After making an agreement with Crocus to take care of Laboon, while they were gone, all crew members made their farewell to Laboon, with a promise to return in a few years time.

Florian Triangle
However their return was not to be. They travelled far into the Grand Line, eventually venturing into the Florian Triangle. There they met their fate against a yet to be revealed enemy. Defeated and beaten, the crew was left for dead. After a year of travelling, the soul of one crew member, Brook, found a way back to his body thanks to his Devil Fruit ability. However Brook has remained ever aware of his crews inability to keep their promise to Laboon. He has vowed to return to Laboon to apologize, a goal he has yet to achieve.

Present Story
Fifty years after the incident in the Florian Triangle, The Strawhat pirates meet up with Laboon as they enter the Grand Line themselves. There they resuce Laboon, from two people who are trying to kill him and use him as food for there village. They find out that in order to take care of the giant whale, Crocus has installed several things inside of Laboon including his own house floating in the stomach acid. They are told the story of the Rumba pirates and how they never came back. Crocus believed they became scared and left throught he calm belt, only to be killed there. In order to stop Laboon from hurting himself, Luffy draws his jolly roger on his scars and tells him he will come back one day.

Curent Even(Spoilers)
It has recently been revealed to Brook, by Luffy, that Laboon is alright. He continues to tell him that he is still waiting and that he has grown as large as a mountain. Hearing this, Brook bursts into tears.

Trivia

 * The term Rumba refers to a family of music rhythms and dance styles that originated in Africa.

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