The Greatest (Zoro x Tashigi)

Chapter 24: Law is in denial about friendship.

Author Note: I love Law. That's it. So you get a chapter from his perspective. Also I figured I couldn't do so much damage without having a semi realistic response to their wounds Xb I can easily say that the story that's inspired me the most with what life on the Polar Tang would be like is called "Shambles" by moonlit nocturne on FanFiction. Kinda dark but worth a read if looking for a long haul LawxOC romance with amazing writing:) ((I guess I can't be one to talk on darkness? I don't think this fic is dark? Maybe I'm wrong? Someone please comment and explain what angst even is I don't get it.)). All I know is that as much as I love Law, I'm not sure i could write a whole fic for him. Mainly cause that would require me to research medical surgery lingo and I ain't that invested Xb. I should probably be more invested in researching swordsmanship... OH WELL!

To be honest the direction of this chapter was mostly inspired by Sabo. I watched Stampede last night and towards the end at some point Sabo is like "Luffy's friend seems to have a good idea." and Law let's no time pass before clarifying "I am not his friend."

But I mean, cmon. Let's be honest. "Greatest rival" is just code for "friend I don't really know we just throw down all the time"

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Trafalgar D. Water Law believed in luck, but he never counted on it. Sure, sometimes he included it as a factor in his plans, but always with counter options and the acknowledgement that Lady Luck is a fickle woman, and he a wary man.

But then,

"Oi Tra-guy! We need your help! We got a really badly injured navy lady on our boat, and Chopper says she needs surgery!"

There was Mugiwara.

Mugiwara doesn't follow the rules. He's got this obnoxious deal with Lady Luck and General Fate that they can screw him over for a bit but they always let him slide into home plate after some stupid impossible home run hit.

"Mugiwara-ya, I'm not helping some Navy lady." I state, bland, as I hold the Den Den Mushi in my hand while sitting in the dining hall. Crew members eating dinner all stop their chewing as they listen in with interest. I'd tell them to mind their own business but this doesn't seem like a sensitive topic.

"Whaaa?! But she'll die!" Luffy whines over the line. I roll my eyes and hold back the numerous one liners I could drop about the benefits of a dead marine. That would be insensitive of me. 

"Good. One less enemy," I settle on.

"Tra-guy!! That's meeeean! Oi! Get your submarine up here right now you jerk!"

"What will I gain from this exchange?" It's a dangerous question. Every time I ask it I am positive there is nothing this ridiculous crew can offer me. Then they come up with some stupid yet compelling reason and it irks me greatly that I asked in the first place. This, was going to be one of those times. I can feel it.

"Ah, well-" Luffy's voice dips away from the Den Den Mushi, words muffled as he talks to his crew. "guys what can we offer him? No, no.. oh! Try-guy! Sanji says he just made a fresh batch of Pita Bread! How bout that, huh?"

A vein pops above my eye.

For once I don't regret asking the gain in exchange question.

"Good bye Mugiwara."

"WAI-"

!clank!

Silence reigns over the dining hall and I look up to see my whole crew staring at me.