Since the scenario didn't pan out, I'm not sure if I should tell you, because the answer is a full-on One Piece spoiler. ^_^ (I was sort of fretting about the potential spoiler effect of the original scenario, to tell you the truth!)

If you really want to know, scroll down and click on the spoiler link.

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The names would have been Ace, Luffy and Sabo.