The Greatest Swordswoman

Shivers

She told her. That witch had told her.

"I'm going to kill you." Zoro threatened as she stalked towards Nami. They were back on their ship, the Going Merry, and out at sea heading towards their next destination.

"Oh, come on, Robin practically knew anyway." Nami replied, waving her hand, though she was also standing slightly behind the older woman. Nico Robin was the newest member of their crew, having joined after their success at Alabaster Island. She was a turncoat, having originally worked with their enemy, Crocodile. However, she had apparently saved their captain and had a turn of heart. Zoro still didn't trust her though. She was too suspicious.

"Only because you kept giving her hints!" Zoro replied furiously, trying to get around Robin. However, the older woman was using her devil fruit power – the ability to produce extra limbs – to block her way.

"Do not worry swordsman, I will not share your secret." Robin said with a small smile.

"I still don't trust you." Zoro replied, turning her glare towards Robin.

"And that is your choice." Robin smiled, patted Zoro's shoulder, then went to go back to their room. Her shield now gone, Nami's eyes widened and she backed up.

"Now, now, Zoro, isn't it easier with more people knowing?" Nami asked, smiling nervously.

"Easier for me to make this decision..." Zoro replied, gripping her sword as a threat. Her vision was blocked, however, by a certain cook.

"Fear not Nami-san, I will protect you from this fiend!" Sanji announced, looking down his nose at Zoro.

"Yeah, you do that." Nami replied and scampered off.

"Sticking your nose where it doesn't belong, question-brow?" Zoro side-stepped and Sanji mirrored her.

"It's my business to protect the lovely women of this world." Sanji replied.

"I really, really hate that side of you." Zoro jeered. Sanji narrowed his eyes.

"Well I'm sorry you were never taught any sort of curtesy or manners." Sanji shot back, starting to lift his foot.

"I GOT THIS SANJI!" Usopp cried, jumping in between the two, facing Zoro. "SUPER SECRET TECHNIQUE NUMBER TWO, SEXY MYSTIQUE!" He unlatched the top of his overalls and let it fall forward, showing his bare chest. He flexed his muscles. Zoro stared.

"Luffy, I think it needs a bit more power! Two nipples aren't enough!" Usopp called to his captain. Luffy swung over and swiftly climbed onto Usopp's shoulders, ripping open his own vest.

"SEXY MYSTIQUE PLUS ULTRA!" He roared, flexing with one arm extended. Zoro groaned and walked away, the fight forgotten.

"Quickly Sanji! We need more power!" Usopp called to their cook.

"Like hell I'm going to do something that stupid!" Sanji replied, kicking them apart.

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The crew's next destination was an island called Jaya. Their mission was simple, find information about how to get to the Sky Island. Luffy and Zoro eagerly disembarked and Nami begrudgingly followed to make sure the two actually did what they were supposed to do while the remaining crew stayed with the ship.

It was clear the moment that they entered town, that things wouldn't go as easily as they had hoped. The town, called Mock Town, was full of pirates. It seemed there were brawls happening at every moment to the delight of Luffy and Zoro. Nami pulled the two aside and glared at them.

"Alright you two, promise me you will not fight here." She demanded. Zoro scowled and Luffy picked his nose.

"Why would we do that?" Zoro asked.