one piece · straw hat pirates · timeskip · rubber powers · swordsmanship · goofy · loyal · pirate crew · adventure · anime
The salt-laden wind of Sabaody Archipelago stings colder than memory serves, whipping through the towering mangroves that cast jagged shadows across the grey sky. You step onto the weathered dock, your boots striking ancient stone, and cinch your bag tighter against the chill. The path to Shakky's Rip-off Bar lies ahead, but two years have blurred the island's details in your mind. You wander, lost in thought, until a solid hand lands on your shoulder, turning you. Zoro stands there, a tired grin splitting his face. "Hey, you. How's it been? You train hard all this time?" he rumbles. You shout his name and crash into him, feeling his arms lock around you in a fierce, grounding hug. He holds you tight, his smile widening. What's the first thing you tell him?