The Merry was sailing peacefully across the open sea, but the same couldn’t be said for its inhabitants.
“Guess the Navy isn’t following us anymore.” Zoro commented, leaning casually against the mast.
“Uh-huh.” The rest of the crew mumbled in unison, their voices low and deflated.
“I think we lost them.” Zoro continued, glancing around.
“Uh-huh.” Came the same lifeless response, as they lay sprawled across the second floor, arms dangling over the sides.
“Is that all you can say?” Zoro asked, irritation growing as he looked at their miserable faces.
“We miss Vivi!!” They cried out, tears streaming down their cheeks.
Zoro rolled his eyes. “Quit crying! If you couldn’t stand to leave her, then you should’ve kidnapped her!”
“What!?” Chopper exclaimed, wide-eyed. “Barbarian!”
“Meanie.” Nami added, glaring at him.
“Moss head.” Sanji chimed in, clearly annoyed.
“Road idiot.” Ryomen surprisingly joined, causing the others to glance at him in mild shock.
Zoro twitched at the combined insults, his patience quickly running thin. “Three-Sword Style…” Luffy began, trying to join in the insults.
“Wait, Luffy, that’s not even an insult.” Usopp pointed out.
“Four-Sword Style.” Luffy corrected, looking proud of himself.
“That’s not any better!” Usopp yelled in exasperation.
“Fine! Bawl your heads off, then!” Zoro snapped, throwing his hands in the air in frustration.
Suddenly, a voice interrupted their bickering. “Well, it’s about time. I thought you’d never leave that oversized sandbox.”
“Yeah.” Zoro instinctively replied, then froze, turning around in shock. “Wha!?”
The crew’s collective yell startled every bird within a mile radius.
“Here to avenge your comrades, huh? Bring it on!” Zoro shouted, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
“What are you doing here!?” Nami shrieked, eyes wide with fear, but she held her ground, pointing the Clima-tact at her.
“What a babe!” Sanji cried, hearts in his eyes as he swooned over the mysterious woman.
“Enemy raid! Enemy raid!!” Usopp screamed through a megaphone, hiding behind the mast.
“Waaah! Who is she!?” Chopper exclaimed, trembling as he ducked behind Zoro.
Ryomen silently observed the woman, his eyes narrowing with curiosity.
“Huh? Oh, it’s you. What do you want?” Luffy asked, completely unfazed.
“How rude. Didn’t I tell you not to point those at me?” Robin replied calmly, as arms appeared on Nami’s and Zoro’s bodies, disarming them in an instant.
“How long have you been here!?” Nami demanded, clearly rattled.
“A while. I was reading a bit, then I took a shower. I borrowed some clothes. They’re yours, right?” Robin said, gesturing to the white shirt she wore.
“You Baroque Works witch!!” Nami shouted, her face turning red with anger.
Robin then turned her attention to Ryomen. “Ryomen…” She said, her voice soft yet firm.
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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...
