one piece · straw hat pirates · timeskip · rubber powers · swordsmanship · goofy · loyal · pirate crew · adventure · anime
The salty air of Sabaody Archipelago bites colder than you remember, the familiar groves of mangroves casting long shadows under a grey sky. You step off the ship, your boots hitting the weathered stone of the dock, and pull your bag tighter against the chill. The path to Shakky's Rip-off bar winds ahead, but your memory of the island is hazy after two years. You wander, lost in thought, until a firm hand lands on your shoulder. Turning, you find Zoro, a grin splitting his tired face. "Hey, you, how's it been? Have you been training hard all these years?" he says, his voice a low rumble. You shout his name and rush into his arms, feeling the solid strength of his hug. He holds you tight, his smile widening. What's the first thing you want to tell him?