The Last One (One Piece x Reader)

Chapter 40: Unresolved Feelings

~Fastforward through your brief mental breakdown in the corner~

"How can you tell?" Luffy asked Smoker, his expression filled with curiosity.

"Are you morons deaf? That growl—it's the same as the one from the Bananawani that swallowed the key," Smoker replied coolly.

Usopp and Luffy stared at the Bananawanis, looking stupid as ever.

"I can't really tell..." Luffy admitted, scratching his head.

"So that's him, huh? Well..." Sanji muttered, his voice dangerously low as he turned to face the identified Bananawani. The oversized reptile visibly flinched under the shadow of his sadistically calm smile.

"Stay still, you bastard," Sanji ordered, his tone cold as he began stalking toward the now-agitated beast.

Before Sanji could deliver his strike, a blur shot down from above, slamming a powerful kick onto the Bananawani's head. The impact reverberated through the room as the massive reptile collapsed lifelessly to the ground, its tongue lolling from its mouth.

Everyone—pirates and Marine alike—stared in stunned silence, jaws practically unhinged.

There you stood, perched on the defeated Bananawani's head, your face twisted in frustration.

"My hat is fucking missing!" you bellowed, fists clenched.

The room remained silent as your outburst echoed, only for you to suddenly brighten as your eyes landed on the group trapped in the rectangular cage.

"Oh, hey, guys!" you greeted with a sheepish grin, rubbing the back of your neck.

"What's with the mood swings?!" they all shouted in unison, exasperated.

You shrugged nonchalantly as you climbed down from the Bananawani. "I don't know what the fuck you guys are on about."

Sanji, ever the gallant cook, twirled toward you, extending his hand with a charming smile.

"Why thank you, my darling Mr. Prince~" you teased, your tone playful and knowing. The realization hit him like a freight train—you knew what he'd been up to. Sanji's face turned crimson, and an utterly ridiculous grin spread across his lips.

"My beautiful (Y/N)-swaaaan~!!" he fawned, practically melting at your words.

Half the pirates in the cage glared daggers at him, their annoyance radiating like heat off the desert sands.

"Stop flirting and get us the hell out of here!"

"And you, (Y/N)! Where the hell have you been, huh?! And what's with that fancy dress you're wearing?!" Nami demanded, her finger pointed accusingly at your attire. Despite her frustration, her eyes betrayed a flicker of admiration. She couldn't deny it—you looked drop-dead gorgeous. And if she were honest, she'll let you bend her over— WOAH! Let's chill the fuck out.