Blackbeard's crew is also a diverse bunch. His more aggressive members like Burgess might be eager to start a fight with Luffy's crew. However, some of the more cunning members could be thinking of ways to use the situation to their advantage. They might try to manipulate Luffy or his crew into making mistakes. And if Blackbeard decides on a certain course of action, his crew would generally follow, but there could be some internal dissent depending on the situation.
It could also be that instead of fighting right away, there's a tense stand - off. Luffy, remembering Ace's past encounters with Blackbeard, would be full of anger and distrust. Blackbeard, on the other hand, might try to taunt Luffy, trying to get him to make a rash move. The situation could escalate slowly as they exchange words, with their crews on edge, waiting for the first sign of action.
She could be a former pirate captain herself. Maybe she was one of the most feared pirates in her time, and her skills and reputation were passed down to Luffy in some way, even if he didn't know it was from his mother.
They could start with a big hug. Then Shanks might tease Luffy about his still - crazy appetite. Luffy, in turn, could show off his new crew members to Shanks.
It could be a powerful pirate crew that has a vendetta against either Luffy or Sabo. Maybe they have some history with the Straw Hat Pirates or Sabo's group.
Well, in such a fanfiction, Luffy might gain some valuable advice from Roger. Maybe Roger could share his experiences about the One Piece and the Grand Line, which would inspire Luffy further in his journey to become the Pirate King.
A possible plotline could be a battle scenario. Maybe there's a powerful enemy threatening both Luffy's crew and Marco's group. So they meet on the battlefield and have to quickly figure out how to work together. Their different fighting styles, Luffy's Gum - Gum powers and Marco's phoenix - related abilities, make for an exciting combination in combat.
Well, it could be that Luffy tries to recruit Whitebeard into his crew. Luffy is always on the lookout for strong allies, and Whitebeard with his immense power would be a great addition. However, Whitebeard might laugh it off, seeing Luffy as a young and brash pirate with big dreams but still a lot to learn.
In this fanfiction, Luffy might initially be in awe of Whitebeard. He could be eager to learn from the great pirate. Maybe they'll team up for a short adventure against a common enemy, like a powerful marine force. Luffy's energy and Whitebeard's experience could make for an interesting dynamic.
Well, one possible plot could be that Luffy, while on one of his adventures, accidentally stumbles upon Dragon in a secret island. They initially don't recognize each other, but then some events unfold that make them realize their connection. Maybe they end up having to team up to fight against a common enemy that is threatening the freedom of the island's inhabitants.