Built for this - One Piece x Reader

Picking through the trash pt. 3

"It's probably Kid again" Luffy informed you.

'Again?'

"Let's go check it out... uh... what's your name again?" he paused for a moment placing a hand on his chin as though it was suddenly going to pop in his head.

"You can call me Rose" You chuckled.

"Cool! Let's go, Flowers!" He gave a confident nod, before snatching your hand and dragging you towards the commotion.

'Flowers?...'

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As you got closer to the crowd, it was becoming more apparent how impossible it was gonna be for you to get through. Soldiers were pushing and shoving trying to get their two-piece in. Some were cheering and others just watched in amusement, snickering at the situation. From where you were standing, it was pretty clear you weren't getting closer, but Luffy had other plans. You could see his smile broaden as he approached the new challenge. Somehow he was able to navigate his way through the growing mass of people, spotting small openings between people, maneuvering through the blind-spots with you in tow. Within a matter of seconds, you and Luffy had a front-row view of what was going on. Not that you were paying any attention to it, you were more focused on catching your breath.

"That... was impressive" You panted. "But did we have to run at that speed?"

"Shishishi! Nah, It's just more fun that way" he chuckled.

'This kid has just sprinted across a field, dragged me through a large crowd and he's not even phased... I'm gonna have to make the most of that stamina'

*Slam*

A chair was slammed tossed down at the other side of the circle, instantly grabbing your attention.

"What's wrong Kid? don't got nothing to say now?" a guy with unkempt blond hair and a fairly tall muscular body smirked.

Your eyes landed on a man sat in the center of the crowd. His bright red hair caused your eyes to widen in familiarity as you watched.

'It's the guy from before?'

"Shishishi! Looks like I was right! Wonder what Kid did this time?" Luffy chuckled.

"That's Kid?" your inquired, eyes refusing to look away from the scene.

"Yup!" Luffy nodded.

He was currently sat on top of a table, his legs resting on the seating area while three other men prowled around him like vultures. Other than a pair of goggles that hung around her neck his outfit was pretty standard. His skin was pale and had a few scars but the dude was solid.

"What happened to all that confidence?" the guy taunted again, he was clearly the leader of his little posse.

"He's probably just sulking, cause he knows he'll never leave this place" another chuckled.

"Aren't you fuckers talking about yourselves" Kid sneered. "As I said before, I'll leave this dump before any of you damn pussies!"

"What was that!" The blond guy growled before charging straight at him, with his fists clenched.

The man jumped to throw a punch and Kid did not attempt to dodge. Instead, he took it head-on and caught the man's fist with ease. You observed as the man's confidence quickly diminished. From the number of people that were gathered, it was obvious that none of the men in the open space were pushovers. If anything they looked very able-bodied, but Kid was making it look like child's play. He slowly increased the pressure to his wrist whilst twisting it in an unnatural position, enjoying the painful cries and contorted expressions his opponent granted him.