You and Zoro were dragging Luffy and his cage along the street.
Zoro: We should be far enough from the tavern. They probably won't catch up to us soon.
You: Yeah, but what are we going to do about this damn cage?
Luffy continued biting at the bars of the cage like a dog. Soon, Zoro collapsed.
Zoro: It's no use...Lost too much blood...Got to rest...
You: Dang! Alright, I'll carry you. I ain't gonna let you die here.
???Dog: *woof*!\
There, a dog stood motionless like a guard.
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You: Huh? Oh! A dog!
Luffy: Is it real? It's not moving!
You put Zoro down to pet the dog. You reached out to pet him, but he clamped on your arm.
You: Easy little dude! I was just trying to pet you. HOLY FUCK! THIS HURTS!
Zoro: Quit messin' around. Our business is to get Luffy out of his cage.
You: I know! But it's a dog!
You put the dog down somehow.
Luffy: Hahaha that was funny!
He poked the dog in the forehead causing the dog to bite his face.
Luffy: OWOWOWOWOWOW!
Zoro: SERIOUSLY!! STOP MESSING AROUND!!
Nami: Look at you guys. Not to criticize, but is the middle of the street really the best hiding spot you could find?
Luffy: Hey! It's our navigator!
Nami: I never agreed to that!! I just wanted to thank you guys for saving me.
You: Thank us?
She tossed the key to the cage on the floor.
You: You stole the key to cage! That's nice! Thanks!
Nami: Hmph. Yeah... I got the stupid key, but I left the map and treasure.
You: We'll help you get them back!
Nami: Really?
You: Yeah! We owe you! It's only fair!
Luffy: This is great! I never thought I'd get out of here!
Zoro: Then the rescue... was a success... after all!
The dog chomped and swallowed the key.
You: Hey!! That's not food dude!! Regurgitate that shit now!!
You grabbed him and shook him upside down.
???Old man: Dern whipper-snappers! Don't you pick on poor old Chouchou!
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You: Is that the dog's name?
Zoro: Who're you old timer?
???Old man: The mayor of this town...Boodle! That's who!
The man took Zoro into his house.
Luffy: Where'd you take Zoro?
Boodle: He's resting in my house. That boy's lost a lot of blood! I told him there was a doctor at the refugee shelter, but he said he just needs a little sleep!
You: So why is Chouchou the only one left in town that's not a pirate.
Boodle: He's guarding the shop! I just came here to feed him.
Nami: Oh! So he's a guard dog...
You: But for a pet food store...?
Boodle: A good friend of mine owned this pet store. About ten years ago, him and Chouchou opened it. They've got a lot of memories here... and so do I.
You: Why does he look so beat up?
Boodle: Well, he's been fighting the pirates to protect his store.
Nami: I'm sure the shop is really important to his master, but this is just cruel. Is he at the refugee shelter like the others?
Boodle: No. He got sick and passed on. He went to the hospital three months ago.
You: Damn. Poor little dude... He's been waiting for his master the whole time? Like little Hachiko.
Boodle: That's what everybody says, but that's not what I think. Chouchou's a smart dog. I think he knows his master is dead.
Nami: Then why does he still guard the store?
Boodle: It's his master's store. It's his treasure. And I think he still guards this store because it's all that's left of his master. I've been trying to get him to the shelter, but he won't budge from this spot. He'd rather starve to death.
You: That's a brave little dude! If only everyone was like him, we'd be free from all these world problems. In mine and theirs probably.
???: ROOOOOOOOWR!
You: What the hell!?
Boodle: It must be Mohji the Lion Tamer!!
Nami & Boodle: Run!!!
They bolted off and hid behind the corner of a house
Luffy: Something's coming this way! Give me the key, dog!
You(in baby voice): Come on wittle buddy! Give us the key!
Mohji: Well, what have we here? I'm Buggy's first mate. They call me the Lion Tamer! Captain Buggy's worked up. You guys stirred up a real hornets' nest!
Luffy: What's with the weird costume?
You: He must be a furry. Sir, are you a furry?
Mohji: This is my hair!
You: ...Ew!
Mohji: Shut up!
Nami: Are they provoking him?
Boodle: They must be mental!
Mohji: You know, there's not an animal alive that I can't control. I can even control that mutt.
Chouchou jumped and bit his arm.
Mohji: Yeow!!
He finally shook him off.
You: Any animal, huh?
Luffy: Haha! The dog got ya!
Mohji: Shut up! Now tell me where Roronoa Zoro is!
Luffy: No!
Mohji: Then die! Get him, Richie!
Richie, the abnormally sized lion, jumped and pounced on Luffy's cage, destroying it.
Boodle: That thing has undeniable power! They're goners!
Luffy: Haha! I'm free!
You: Finally! Oh shit!
Richie swung, sending you and Luffy flying through a house.
Mohji: Nobody could survive that. Serves them right. C'mon Richie. Let's go find Roronoa Zoro. Killing him will give our reputation a big boost.
Richie sniffed repeatedly.
Mohji: What's wrong? Oh, I see. The pet food store. You can have a snack, but be quick about it.
On the next street over...
You: *cough cough* What the hell did they feed him!? He sent us through a damn house!
Luffy: Alright then! Let's go beat these clowns and then make Nami our navigator!
