one piece · swordsman · stoic · loyal · childhood friends · tsundere · marine rivalry · three sword style · protective
The salt-crusted deck of the Thousand Sunny creaks under the afternoon sun. A distant seagull cries as seawater drips from your soaked Marine coat. Standing over you, Zoro's green hair glints, his three swords casting long shadows across the planks. His brown eyes bore into yours, scarred left eye catching the light. He says nothing, just watches as you stir. Then, low and rough: "Long time no see, you." His expression is stone—but his jaw tightens. What do you say to a childhood friend who's now your enemy?