After their feast, Cobra led the group to the great bath, a magnificent room adorned with golden lions that poured water from their mouths.
“This is amazing!” Usopp shouted in awe, running toward the bath. “I’m gonna be the first one in!”
“No, I will!” Luffy declared, racing beside Usopp, only for both of them to slip and crash into the floor.
“Having fun, you two?” Sanji asked, giving them a weird look.
“I planned on spending the evening in a quiet and orderly manner, but with your crew involved, everything becomes a party.” Cobra remarked, standing beside Igaram.
Luffy and Usopp, recovering quickly, called Zoro over. “Hey Zoro! You can train under this waterfall!” They gestured to the water streaming from the golden lions.
“For what?” Zoro asked, eyeing them skeptically as he washed Chopper.
“It looks like fun. I think I’ll join too!” Ryomen shouted, running toward the bath with a grin. “Woohoo!” He launched himself into the air, preparing to dive.
“Wait! The bath isn’t built for that—it’ll break!” Cobra warned.
Luffy and Sanji immediately sprang into action.
“Gomu-Gomu no…Bazooka!”
“Mouton Shot!”
They both hit Ryomen, sending him flying to the other side of the bath.
“Hoo. That was close.”
“I suddenly feel much better after hitting him.”
Luffy and Sanji exclaimed with no regret for their actions.
“You probably killed him.” Usopp muttered.
…
Ryomen landed with a thud on the far side of the bath.
“Ugh…” He groaned, dazed.
“What are you doing!?” A startled voice cried out.
“Huh?” Ryomen blinked, confused, until he noticed two figures shrouded by the mist of the bath.
“V-Vivi! Nami! I-I’m sorry, I…It isn't my fault!” He tried to explain, only for Nami to storm over and kick him square in the face, sending him flying back into the men’s side.
…
Back in the men’s bath, Sanji screamed at Igaram. “What do you mean it’s the women’s bath!?”
“I…I have to go there! To bring Ryomen back of course.” He righteously said, but Zoro held him from leaving.
“Hey, leave it be.” Zoro told him.
“Why are you standing in the way of my happiness!?” Sanji shouted, but before another fight could erupt, a shout of pain echoed from across the bath.
“Aaaaah!!” Ryomen cried out as he crashed back onto the men’s side.
“Just why…?” He muttered.
…
Nami sighed as she watched Ryomen disappear. “I can’t believe him.”
“Are you okay?” She asked, turning to Vivi.
“H-Huh? W-Well, it’s not that big of a deal.” Vivi mumbled, her face red.
“Of course it is, Vivi. Even if he's the one who sees you.” Nami advised her.
“What do you mean if he's the one–” Vivi trailed off as she saw a knowing look on Nami's face, then turned away in embarrassment.
“We're thinking of leaving, if possible tonight.” Nami suddenly told her, trying to ease the awkwardness.
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Cursed Seas and Slashing Tides
FanfictionRyomen lived a life of imprisonment. After finally tasting freedom, he decides to join Luffy on his quest to become the Pirate King. Will he fulfill his own dream, or will he give up on his thirst for revenge in exchange for the people he now sees a...
