See Through Lies || Luffy

New Realisations

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Zoro and Sanji had been forced to go shopping for food together by Nami's order when they heard the town folks gossiping about something. The two straw hat pirates, known for their strong personalities and often clashing, found themselves in an unusual situation. As they walked through the bustling streets, their own bickering momentarily forgotten, they couldn't help but notice the hushed whispers and curious glances directed towards them.

"Is that who I think it is?" one of the villagers whispered to another, barely concealing their expression. "Roronoa Zoro and 'Black Leg' Sanji? I wonder why they're here."

Sanji, always sensitive to any mention of his name, instinctively turned his head towards the gossiping villagers. With a raised eyebrow and a bemused smile, he nudged Zoro, signalling him to listen in.

"I heard they were forced to shop together," another villager chimed in, their voice filled with amusement. "Can you imagine? The swordsman and the cook, forced to cooperate."

Zoro, uncharacteristically displaying a hint of curiosity, matched Sanji's grin. This unexpected turn of events had piqued his interest as well. It was a rare occurrence for the two of them to be thrown together on such a mundane task.

"I wonder what they're saying," Sanji whispered to Zoro, his voice barely audible.

"I guess we'll find out soon enough," Zoro replied, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Let's see if the rumours are worth our time."

As they continued their shopping, Zoro and Sanji couldn't help but overhear more fragments of the ongoing gossip.

Unbeknownst to the villagers, Zoro and Sanji found themselves drawn into the gossip, caught up in the mystery surrounding their unexpected assignment. With each passing comment and whispered conversation, their determination to uncover the truth grew stronger.

As Zoro and Sanji made their way deeper into town, the gossip surrounding them seemed to be overshadowed by an even bigger rumour. The villagers, now standing in small groups, seemed to be discussing something even more intriguing.

Zoro and Sanji could hear snippets of the conversation, and the words "pirate king" and "prison" were mentioned more than once. Zoro and Sanji exchanged glances, and without a word, they both knew it was time to investigate.

As the whispers grew louder, Zoro and Sanji could make out phrases like, "That's why the Marines were looking for him!", "Do you think they'll catch him?" and "Is it true that Monkey D Luffy was arrested by one of our Marines?"

These questions made them worry for their captain, and they knew that they had to find out what was going on. With a sense of urgency, they quickened their pace and headed towards the source of the gossip.

Sanji insisted, stuffing the shopping list in his pocket, "We need to split up. I'm going to look for this Marine and see what I can find out."

"I'll go find Luffy. I know he wouldn't get into serious trouble without a good reason." Zoro added as they started to part ways.

"Don't get lost!" Sanji yelled back at him, "Also let's meet back here in an hour,"

"It's a small town, I'm not gonna get lost," Zoro replied confidently.

Zoro saw the Marine base from a distance, close to where the prison was located. He smirked, knowing that he were on the right track.

Why would the dumb-cook think that he would get lost when he's staring at the destination?

Zoro shook his head, amused by the thought of the cook's stupidity. He set out, determined to find his way. He knew that with a bit of luck, he would be able to reach his destination.