Beginning of what?

Dracule Mihawk was 13 years old when he escaped from his island from invading pirates, a vow of vengeance rooted deep in his heart; 16 when he crashed into the Oro Jackson, and 30 when he became the world's strongest swordsman.

Or, in essence, a guide to dealing with invasive pirates and infuriating red heads.

-Cross posted on AO3