Whispers of the Heart's Blade (ONE PIECE LAW & FEM & ZORO)

4

The rising sun painted the deck of the Thousand Sunny in warm hues, casting a serene ambiance. Lila's focus was unwavering as she dived into her haki training. The currents of energy flowed through her, connecting her to the life pulsating around her.

Lila looked at her hands as they were concealed by black gloves. Slowly taking off one glove she was interrupted, Zoro's voice called out, "Breakfast is ready, Lila. We'll be arriving at Sabaody soon."

With a nod, Lila descended from the crow's nest, her mind still attuned to the unity of existence. Lila fixed her glove as she joined her nakama at the dining area where Sanji's culinary creations awaited them. The fragrance of food filled the air as plates were laid out.

Sanji's efforts were evident as he had prepared an array of dishes that left everyone in awe. Lila couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for his dedication, sensing the genuine care he poured into his cooking. As they ate, laughter and conversation flowed, their bonds deepening with each passing moment.

"Here you are princess!" Sanji skipped over to Lila's seat and handed her a mimosa. Lila shuttered at the word princess but didn't make a scene out of it.

"Wow, why don't we get princess treatment?" Usopp complained.

"Because you're a damn boy!" Sanji's eyes darkened as he yelled at him. His demeanor changed as he turned back to look at Lila, smiling bigger than ever.

Luffy with his mouth full, turned to Lila with a grin. "Hey, when did you wake up? What were you doing in the crow's nest?"

Lila chuckled softly. "I woke up around 5 in the morning. Just training, nothing special."

Luffy's eyes lit up with understanding. "Oh, training! What type?"

Lila nodded, her smile genuine. "Just some meditation, nothing big."

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Sabaody Archipelago welcomed them with the chaotic energy of its marketplace. Amid the throngs of people, Lila's gaze swept over the scene. The crew went wild over the shops they came across. Her eyes met silver gaze for a brief moment, his enigmatic gaze leaving an indelible impression. He wore a funky looking hat and was accompanied by the looks of bear or a man in a bear suit.

As if drawn by an invisible thread, Lila's attention was pulled toward a man with bright red hair and a piss poor attitude, he waltzed towards her with an air of arrogance. "Well, hello there, gorgeous. How about you and I—"

Lila cut him off with a shake of her head. "Not interested." With that, she walked away, the memory of the silver eyes lingering.

The crew's navigation through the town was a chaotic ballet of directions, leading them to a crossroads. Amid the ensuing confusion, Lila's familiarity with the area shone through.

"Where do we go Nami?" Luffy yelled out impatiently as he munched on a meat stick.

"I don't know! Everything has changed!" She yelled at him.

"I say we go this way," a deeper and grumpy voiced said in the distance.

"It's this way." Lila chimed in with a subtle laugh. Lila led them through the crowd when she noticed something was off.
"Where's Zoro?"