As the danger passed, the group relocated back in the ruins of Shandora, catching their breath.
“Hey!!” A shout came from afar.
“Aahh! Conis-chan, you’re safe! You have no idea how worried I was!” Sanji exclaimed joyfully as he saw Conis, Pagaya, Ryomen, and Luffy approaching.
“You guys, I was so scared, I couldn't do anything to help!!” Conis said tearfully.
“We’re so relieved to see you all safe.” Pagaya added, nodding in agreement.
“Conis, did you miss me?” Sanji asked with a hopeful grin.
“I doubt it.” Usopp replied, shaking his head.
“Ryomen! Luffy!” Aisa shouted happily as they approached.
“What you got there? Provisions?” Zoro asked, eyeing the large sack they carried.
“We passed by the priests' warehouse on the way down.” Ryomen replied.
“How did you even get down from there?” Usopp asked, curious.
“I used Gomu-Gomu no Balloon!” Luffy said proudly.
“Are you alright? Maybe Chopper should take a look at you.” Nami said to Ryomen, concern evident in her eyes.
“Pfft, there’s no need for that.” Ryomen scoffed—just before falling face-first to the ground, only to be caught by hands that suddenly appeared beneath him.
“Stop acting tough!!” Nami shouted angrily.
“No woman likes a man who doesn’t know his limits.” Robin teased with a smirk.
“And why would that matter to you?” Nami narrowed her eyes at her.
“Who knows?” Robin chuckled.
…
The crew rested until nightfall.
“Boy, did I eat!” Usopp exclaimed happily.
“It’s completely dark.” Zoro observed.
“What should we do? Go back to the ship?” Nami asked, glancing at the sky.
“Nami, what are you saying?” Luffy said, sounding appalled.
“What’s wrong?” She questioned, frowning.
Luffy turned to Usopp. “Did you hear what she said?”
“She’s a failure as a human being…” Usopp replied, shaking his head.
“What did I do?!” Nami asked, flustered.
“Are you guys masochists? You’re just asking for a beating.” Ryomen commented dryly.
…
Soon after, a giant fire was lit, and whether they were Blue Sea people, Shandians, or Skypieans, everyone celebrated together.
Wyper stood, staring in shock at the sight of Aisa and all his people joyfully partying.
“I know how you feel, Wyper.” Gan Fall came up beside him. “For the first time in generations…not one person wants to fight.”
“Let’s party!” Luffy shouted.
“Yeah!” Everyone joined him in the fun, drinking, laughing, and dancing.
“Haha! We should do this more often!” Ryomen cheered.
“Do you know how much money it would cost?” Nami asked playfully.
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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...
