Wind Demon (One Piece x Male Reader)

The Dugongs

"NRGH! NRGH!" Zoro's deep grunts echoed through the dry desert air as he strained to lift the enormous weight of both the camel and Y/N, who lay casually draped over the animal’s back, perfectly still as the wind.

Sweat beaded on Zoro’s brow, the veins on his arms bulging with the effort, while Y/N showed no sign of discomfort, eyes lazily gazing off into the distance, his mind occupied.

Meanwhile, nearby, Usopp had launched into one of his grand tales, his voice rising and falling dramatically as he recounted an absurd story to Chopper, gesturing wildly to emphasize each point. "And that’s when I yelled… 'You no-legged freak!' Ever since then, crabs all around the world have realized how bow-legged they were!" He flourished his hands as if his words had caused a global revelation among crustaceans.

Chopper’s eyes widened, lighting up with innocent wonder. "Ohhh! So that’s why they walk sideways!" he exclaimed, his fluffy blue nose twitching in delight at this new nugget of knowledge.

A few paces away, Nami, her arms crossed and eyes sharp as ever, cast a judgmental glance at Zoro, unimpressed by his display of strength. "Zoro, stop wasting your energy on pointless things," she said in her usual authoritative tone, clearly fed up with his antics.

"Shut up!" Zoro snapped back, his irritation bubbling up despite the physical strain.

Usopp, however, was in his element, spinning his tale even further, oblivious to the tensions around him. "And then there was another little twerp hopping behind him… and guess what? It was a shrimp!" His voice hit a crescendo as he shared the punchline, clearly thrilled with his own storytelling.

Chopper tilted his head, his eyes brimming with curiosity. "Oh, so shrimps are crabs?"

"Yup, they’re crabs!" Usopp confirmed with a wide grin, proud of his ability to keep Chopper hooked on every word.

Nami was ready to step in and stop the madness, but Sanji, exhaling a cloud of smoke from his cigarette, gave her a sideways glance. "Just leave them be, Nami," he said, his voice calmer than usual. "They need something to keep their minds off things. It’ll help them stay calm. They’re no good at maintaining their composure… especially that musclehead." His eyes flicked toward Zoro. "He’s feeling insecure. He’s realized the gap between him and a Warlord."

Zoro, mid-step, suddenly stopped dead in his tracks, his eyes narrowing dangerously as he turned to face Sanji. "What are you implying, exactly? Out with it!" he growled, his hand inching toward the hilt of one of his swords.

Sanji didn’t even flinch. "Fine, I’ll say it. You’re scared that Luffy might lose."

"Me? Scared?!" Zoro’s teeth clenched tightly, his whole body tensing. "Say that again, pretty brows!"

Sanji's eyebrow twitched violently. "Wha—what the hell did you just call me, you little… Marimo-head!"

"You wanna fight—"

"Quit it, you dumbasses!" Nami’s fist came crashing down on both their heads, leaving them with throbbing lumps as they groaned in pain, rubbing their skulls.

Among the group, Y/N, who had remained unusually quiet, suddenly spoke up, his voice soft but solemn as he gazed up at the sky. "I should’ve gone too… I could’ve helped him."

A heavy silence settled over the crew, their usual banter fading away for a moment as the weight of Y/N's words sank in. No one spoke, unsure of how to respond.

Vivi, sensing the shift in mood, forced a smile onto her face. "It’ll be fine, guys! Luffy won’t lose! After all, he promised us, didn’t he? He said he’d meet us in Alubarna!" Her voice was filled with forced optimism, her eyes betraying a hint of the worry she tried to mask.