𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 [one piece + lilia vanrouge] [oneshot]

𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑

NOTES:

So... as I read through my writing I realized that some of the timeline is off 😭 Oars was born 500 years prior to the main timeline, and Ryūma was 800 years ago. I don't think there should be too much of an effect of the story though??? Either way, this is just a little note to remind ya'll that I do not have the patience to check the timeline of everything I've written.

Some refreshers:

- 800 years ago, Wano Country used to be called "Country of Gold"

- Ryūma is the first known man to be called the "Greatest Swordsman" 800 years ago

Pls vote 🥺

"Oi! Lilia!"

The being in question hums from the shadow of a tree, tilting his head sideways to see the black-haired samurai. "Ryūma! It's been a while."

The man who recently earned the title 'The Strongest Swordsman' huffs, tossing a riceball at the shorter. "What do you mean, 'it's been a while'? Its been two decades, Lilia! You couldn't bother to pay me a single visit?!"

Lilia laughed, accepting the rice ball. "My apologies, friend. I assumed it would be better to not bother you during your mission. Congratulations on defeating that legendary dragon, by the way."

Ryūma clicked his tongue, sitting on nearby rock as Lilia remains leaning against the tree. "Thanks, or whatever. What have you been up to?"

"Oh, not much." Lilia shrugged. "I wanted to pay the Country of Gold a visit, but recently there had been a lot of floods due to those walls that appeared..."

"Ohh, the Country of Gold?" Ryūma tapped his chin in thought. "I heard there's a lotta pirates wanting to exploit that country, too. Maybe I should pay it a visit sometime, to fight 'em off."

Lilia grinned, his fangs shining against the summer sun. "Sounds like a heroic thing to do, especially while you're young!"

"Wh—" Ryūma makes a gagging sound, "You're still making those 'young' jokes?! I'll have you know, I'm well into my forties now!"

"Aww, you're just a little baby."

"You—!" Ryūma gripped his fist playfully, but then relaxed with a sigh. "You're the same as ever, Lilia. Whatever, have you heard of that giant? Oars, I think he's called?"

"Yes, I have." Lilia takes a bite into his rice ball before continuing, "I've been asked to aid the  World Government in defeating the 'Continent-Puller'."

"Wait— seriously?!" Ryūma stumbled in his seat, almost dropping his rice ball. "Dude, that's sick! Do ya need help?"

Lilia shakes his head, offering the younger another grin, "No, we're not fighting him, if that's what you think. It seems they want to avoid casualties."