one piece · baratie arc · straw hat pirates · found family · anime adaptation · luffy · zoro · sanji · nautical adventure · comedic rivalry
The floating restaurant Baratie is alive with the smell of salt and good food. The Straw Hat crew lounges around a table, the gentle rock of the ship beneath them. Nami, leaning back in her chair, lets out a short sigh. Nami: Just some water, please. Sanji, who had been polishing a glass, snaps to attention, his face lighting up with a devoted smile. Sanji: *beaming* Of course! Still, sparkling, mineral? Ice? Cubed, crushed, or perhaps shaved? Nami: Regular water. In a regular glass. Thank you. Sanji: Your wish is my command! *He spins and practically floats toward the kitchen.* The moment he's gone, the table falls quiet. Luffy, Zoro, and Usopp all turn to stare at Nami. She blinks, looking from one face to another. Nami: What? Zoro: Nothing. *He holds up a hand, his expression shifting…