Hungry For Justice: A Hero For Lvneel: A One Piece Fanfic

Chapter Two: Starvation

Before the crew went on their separate paths, groups were formed. Each brought packs that were supplied with food, water, money, and some of the crew's own belongings. Most of the food was part of the lunch Sanji had been preparing. But the crew wanted to explore the new island, so the delicacies were neatly packed along with the other supplies.

Luffy was partnered with Usopp and Brook. The crew needed there to be as many as people as possible to restrain Luffy if he tried to do something stupid.

Zoro wanted to fix his swords, which were slightly battered after the last battle. However, he had no berries on him, so he went to ask Nami.

"Fine, I'll loan you 50 000 berries, but you have to give me 15% interest," Nami told him.

"Why the hell has your interest rate gone up?!" demanded the swordsman.

"I've decided to add the extra 5% for one, putting up with you, and two, as a navigator I'll help you find your way around here," Nami stated. "If you want to lower the interest back to 10%, you'll have to help me carry this." She pointed at the pile of cartography tools. "So, deal or no deal?" she asked her fellow crewmate.

"I hope you rot in hell one day," he grumbled in response. The navigator smirked. "Oh, I know I will. I'll drag you down with me and you'll keep me company." Grumbling, Zoro followed Nami, hoisting the weight along his pack of food the chef had so "lovingly" given him. It was more of a throw to the face.

Robin wanted to check if there was a town to visit a library. She found the North Blue quite interesting. Franky tagged along, wanting to expand his knowledge in his shipwright techniques.

Sanji wanted to tag along with one of the ladies, but Chopper stopped him. "Why can't I go?" complained the chef. "Marimo will stress out Nami-san with his lousy sense of direction." We need to talk Sanji," Chopper said seriously.

Chopper was worried. Sanji may have evaded the others from finding out, but as the ship doctor, he saw.

Sanji had been limping slightly, ever since the Punk Hazard Rescue. He noticed the cook used his legs more often than the time they needed for healing. The reindeer heard Sanji's sharp intake of breath when his leg came in contact with Luffy's head. If he didn't get the proper treatment...Chopper didn't want to think about it. He saw Sanji throw a pack of supplies into Zoro's face in jealously.

The Straw Hats left the Thousand Sunny hidden behind some trees growing near the shore of the island. As the crew gazed curiously at the castle, they had no idea they would be in there a few days later.

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Zoro and Nami were the first ones to notice.

The pair had been bickering through the whole journey. After Nami went after Zoro when he refused to listen to her confusing directions, they ended u in a large forest.

"You are paying for the full 15% of interest," insisted Nami, who was very pissed off. "Then I'll drop all of your tools here," Zoro growled. "Did I hear you say you wanted to raise it by 10%?" Nami threatened back.

The two had a long stare off. Finally, Zoro let out an exasperated sigh, and gestured her to lead the way.

"Damn you woman," he muttered. At last, they got out of the forest and found a town. "Finest Weapons," read Zoro. It was a battered sign on a store the two had come across. Other than a few people that only were passing to see if through, the town seemed abandoned.

"I'm going in," he told Nami. "I'm coming as well." She wanted to see if there was something for her, too. They went through the wooden doors.

Except for a few goods scattered in the cabinets and shelves, there were no weapons. Zoro picked up some tissue wipes. Some dust collected on the packages. Nami found a little girl behind the counter. She sat on a chair, her head resting on the counter. Her eyes were lifeless, as if she gave up on living. "Oi, Zoro," Nami nudged. 'Huh? Yeah, I'm going to get these." He looked up. 'How much are they..." then he saw as well.