#usopp is so valid for this honestly

[mintypsii]

how did zoro suddenly become bustier when usopp leaned on his shoulder . what the hell

[beanghostprincess]

Hitting your girlfriends as a love language

[xlpoww]

I wish you would - ZORO'S VER. PART ONE

anonymous asked: i’m a sucker for a opla sanji or zoro x jealous reader 🏃‍♀️ just the months long pining, banter and flirting, assumptions, miscommunication, the heartbreak upon realizing that what they had was just in their head, THE COLD SHOULDER i love it. give me it all. anything. THERE ISNT ENOUGH. BUT WITH A HAPPY ENDING. thanks pookie ily 😣

this is a different format than y'all are used to, but i find some requests more fun/easier to write this way! so i hope y'all don't mind :)

anytime your ship would dock on an island, without fail you and zoro could be found in the bar that night

the whole crew knew there was something between you two, something no one could ever have assumed zoro was capable of.

the longing stares brought on by your inebriated lack of filter. you never normally giggled that much? did you. the ghosts of smiles that your jokes brought to zoro’s lips. if you blinked you would miss the way the corners of his mouth quirked up, only slightly.

your friends were getting fed up honestly. how long would you two hide being the masquerade of being best friends? not everyone could bring down zoro’s walls without a second thought. no one had ever made you smile as bright as the green haired swordman. kiss already, jeez.

“oye zor, i could totally take you!” there’s a drunken flush over your cheeks, and as you lean towards the man in question, your drink sloshes around in your glass. he turns to you with a quirk of his eyebrow, placing his drink down on the table. there’s a ghost of blush dusting across his face, his brown eyes swimming with emotions your intoxicated mind is unable to decipher. 

you swear there’s a twinkle in his eye as he speaks, “i don’t think you could handle me sweetheart.” the pet name lights a fire in your stomach, and paired with the raps in his voice? you can’t help the visible intake of breath. zoro’s eyes fall to your own lips, the air feels thick with want. as quickly as the moment begins, your pulled from it by the slam of a glass on the table. 

“jesus guys! get a room.” usopp's voice grabs your attention, snapping you back to the reality where zoro doesn’t reciprocate your feelings.

most nights would end with you getting sad and leaving off to your room to go sulk and sober up. you knew your place, it was zoro’s closest friend. nothing more nothing less.

so when the girls would flirt with him, (how could they not. he was gorgeous.) you would bite your tongue and kick back more beer. you had no claims to his heart, no valid reason for your heart to sting so much when girls drape themselves over him. the only comfort being he never returned their affections.

until one night, he does? a girl flirts with him and he flirts back. the interaction feels like a personal attack, a sword right through the middle of you. the pain in your heart was worse than any wound you’d acquired in battle. you weren’t sure if it would ever go away. 

you’re not even close enough to hear the interaction, (which was probably a good thing). zoro had walked off to sit at the bar alone while you’d stayed sitting at the table talking to nami. your eyes always followed him though, and the frown that falls onto your lips when a girl walks up to him is hard to miss.

“y/n?” nami follows your gaze to see a woman standing next to zoro, and he turns to look at her. his body language is nothing like anything she’d ever seen with anyone but you.

you’re left speechless, mouth open in shock. who was she? and why was she worthy of his gaze? why had he never looked at you like that. you feel a hand placed over yours, and turn to see nami looking at you. there’s a sadness in her eyes, a pity that took the knife in your heart and twisted it.

“what’s wrong mademoiselle?” sanji speaks up, looking at you with concern. you can’t meet his eyes, you know he means well of course. even so, the flirt was the last person you wanted pity from.

the rest of your drink is tossed back, the stinging feeling in your mouth nothing in comparison to the heavy weight on your shoulders. with an unhidden urgency, you left the table, your chair behind you making a loud noise as you make your quick exit. with a jealousy you didn't believe you had the right to possess, you stomp out of the bar. you didn't have the stomach to spare the sight another glance, but if you had, you would have seen zoro’s concerned eyes on you. 

you didn't leave your room that night, or the next morning. sanji had brought food to your door, it went untouched. nami had come to check on you, but you waved her off.

even when your beloved captain came, you opened the door with a smile and told him you were just tired. the look in his eyes meant you knew he wouldn't accept that excuse for too long. 

usopp came to bug you later in the afternoon, he would take the hint rather quickly. 

the one person you wished had come to check on you, was the reason you were curled up in bed with a hole where your heart should be. how funny was that.

when the man finally came to knock on your door, you just turned over in bed. zoro was left there to wonder in silence, what had happened to his girl?

taglist: @shuujin @angeli-fucking-cat

[opbackgrounds]

So I finished the live action and have taken a little time to get my thoughts together, and I'm very much of two minds about this show. I don't seem to be quite as high on it as some other people and the parts I didn't like I *really* didn't like, but I think the bones of the show are good and that the problems I had could be improved upon in future seasons.

More detailed thoughts under the cut

I've said all along that the live action will need to carve out its own identity if it wants to survive, that it needed not to copy the source material, but rhyme with it.

I feel like the first four episodes do that best. There was a lot to cover in the East Blue, and the more disconnected, episodic nature of the manga wasn't going to work. The solution was to combine and condense the manga content, and then add a significant B plot with the marines to help tie everything together.

The problem I have is that the addition of the marines takes away too much time from the Straw Hats without adding enough to make it worth it in the end. While backstories and story arcs were rushed to hell for our main crew, everything with Garp slogged, with the final payoff being nonsensical and poorly executed. I get what they were trying to do with Garp, shifting from childish temper tantrums to laughing maniacally, but it just doesn't work. Garp just doesn't work. Which is a shame, because I think that the growth for Koby and Helmeppo had a lot of potential and the actors exceeded my expectations. The material they had to work with just wasn't good enough.

Syrup Villiage worked best for me, because of all the arcs in the manga it was the most dragged out and poorly executed. It benefits from being condensed and leaning into the horror vibe over the generic shonen battle of the original was inspired. Plus, it validated my head canon of Kuro poisoning Kaya, which is always a nice feeling.

But even here, there's a knock-on effect of what came before it. Because Shells Town and Orange Town were cut down so drastically, Zoro's backstory and some of Nami's development were kicked on down the line, making Usopp more of a bystander in the arc where he should have shined the brightest. Later on the Baratie, Sanji's inner turmoil and struggle to follow his dream is reduced down to a "hey, the chore boy offered me a job, I'm gonna bounce".

And for what? So we can spend a painfully long scene of Garp eating a fucking steak?

The show needed its original ten episodes of runtime to let the characters just breathe. The chemistry amongst the crew is great, there are cinematic moments that took my breath away, the soundtrack is fire, the fights were enjoyable, and the set design is fantastic, but the depth of the manga is flattened. In the East Blue, every villain--even the shitty ones--acted as double foils. For example, Captain Morgan's narcissism contrasted with Zoro's willingness to throw away his good name in order to follow his dream, where his more villainous nature foiled Koby's heroism. In the show, Morgan barely counts as a villain, with his more disturbing and evocative acts such as telling his subordinates to shoot themselves (and more chillingly, them willing to do it) are cut out entirely, and it makes Garp's decision to later tie him up to the same post as Zoro seem almost insane.

Of all the arcs, Arlong Park left the worst taste in my mouth, which is so frustrating when it's supposed to be the crown jewel of the season. The changes they made to Nojiko are baffling and the one time I honestly don't understand why a change was made. Nami's backstory, the most powerful in the East Blue, was chopped into pieces and condensed so much that I felt nothing when Bellemere died. Luffy's decision to actually listen to Nami's backstory, while it made sense for this version of the character, went so against the spirit of the original that it took me out of the moment, as well as removing one of the aspects that makes Luffy such a unique character in the first place.

And for what, so the season had time to end with Luffy fighting Garp in a hopeless fight, only for Garp to let him go because "it was all a test"? Bullshit. Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit. The whole point of the East Blue is to establish the Straw Hat Pirates. They shouldn't be playing second fiddle to anyone, let alone this deranged, poorly written version of Garp.

I said that the bones of the show are good, and I stand by that. The Straw Hats are the Straw Hats. The One Piece world is the One Piece world. I do remain hopeful for improvements should there be a season two, because the marine B plot with Smoker is already in the manga, and the overarching story of Alabasta gives the writers the ability to be more flexible with the limited time that they have. I have to believe that it's easier doing one big story over the course of a season than it is trying to shove 5 origin stories into 8 episodes, but I'm not a TV person so I might be wrong.

However, my concern is that in some ways season one benefited from the pandemic. The series was in pre-production for like 7 years, and all the interviews I've read have credited the extra time the series had in the developmental oven for my favorite aspects of the show--particularly the sets. That's not going to necessarily the case going forward, and my worry is if future seasons aren't given the time to get it right that it's all going to fall apart. At the same time they can't wait too long, because that's not how live action works.

The live action isn't a bad show, but it isn't a good show, either. I'm glad that it exists, even if it's only to point back to the original. I wouldn't be devistated if it were cancelled, but would certainly check out season two should it get renewed.

Just, please. No more Garp. I'm begging Matt Owens and Oda himself, please. Just let the man do cool stuff off screen for a couple seasons, and when he's reintroduced pretend all this never happened. Your show will be better for it, I promise.

[gaypiece]

OP + how they take care of u on a bad mental health day

tbh this is mostly for me bc i been going thru it and i need law cuddles yesterday

☁︎ Ft. Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Luffy, Law, & Robin

☁︎ CW: slightly suggestive, mdni

Zoro:

Not a man of many words

Will give you space if he thinks that’s what you need

Will make sure you’re taking care of yourself, but tries to act casual about it (randomly asking when was the last time you ate/drank water etc)

If you just want to rest/stay in bed, but want the company, he will gladly sit with you. May even nap next to you will nap with you if you ask him nicely

If you need a distraction, he will try to get you to train with him, plus the exercise will release extra endorphins

Might suggest another form of exercise if you’re a couple ;)

Sanji:

Will make you all of your favorite comfort foods (I think this one is a given)

Might encourage you to hang out with him in the kitchen if you’ve been in bed all day (and may try to teach you a thing or two if you need a distraction)

Will bring you water unprompted

Encourages you to talk about what’s bothering you, is understanding if you don’t want to

Will absolutely hold you if you need it

If you’re a couple, will kiss you all over and incessantly remind you of how much he loves you and how beautiful and strong you are 🥹

Nami:

Will ask who hurt you so she can kill them

Babies the fuck out of you

Orders Sanji to bring you whatever food/drinks you want (he probably would have done it anyway, but Nami wants to make sure you’re taken care of)

If you’re stopped at an island, will offer to take you shopping and get you anything you want, her treat. Will also 100% play dress up in whatever clothing stores until the two of you get kicked out

May also get you a cute little gift that she will surprise you with once you get back to the Sunny 🥹

Teams up with Usopp to start shit between Zoro and Sanji bc you think it’s so funny when they bicker

Will cuddle the shit out of you, but makes sure you’re showered first esp if you struggle to take care of yourself on a bad day

Will offer to help you shower if you’re a couple ;)

Luffy:

Asks you what’s wrong. If you don’t want to talk about it, will beg you to tell him because he wants to help. If nothing is really wrong, and it’s just a bad day, he doesn’t really understand, but will still try to make you feel better

Honestly doesn’t really understand mental illness, but doesn’t like seeing you sad

Does anything and everything in his power to make you laugh

If he thinks you need a hug, will wrap his limbs around you as many times as possible and squeeze definitely a little too hard

Law:

100% understands that mental health is just as important as physical health, and will treat you as if you’re physically ill (but not contagious)

Encourages you to talk about what’s bothering you, is understanding if you don’t want to talk about it

Constantly in doctor mode, making sure you’re eating, drinking water, taking care of yourself, etc

Will surface the Polar Tang just so you can get out to the deck and get some sunlight

If you need company, he will absolutely sit with you, even if it’s just in silence. If he’s too busy, he will get Penguin and Shachi and/or others to spend time with you.

Might ask Bepo to give you cuddles if you need it

If you two are close, may cuddle you himself

If you’re a couple, will remind you of how much you mean to him, even though words are difficult for him

Might also show you what you mean to him ;) he’s more than happy to distract you

Robin:

Definitely the gentlest one on this list

Will listen better than anyone, and is understanding

Validates your feelings and may relate to them

Makes you a cup of tea

Gives cuddles, finds it cute if you fall asleep on her

Mommy Robin’s chest and thighs are the best pillows

If you’re a couple, funny business probably isn’t on the forefront of her mind but she is 100% down if you initiate it

[melonteee]

You know, it makes me sad when people hyper-fixate on the bangs and the anime changing her skin color and trash Post-Timeskip Robin, because I love Oda's writing of Robin so much more post-timeskip.

And that's not to say her writing is bad pre-timeskip, it's great, it's just that she's so closed off and fearful that her real personality hardly ever shines through. Enies Lobby is great for character development, and it is that very character development that makes Post-Timeskip Robin so wonderful to me.

We only got a small hint in Thriller Bark, but she's really come out of her shell and been able to shine after the timeskip. She's so funny and weird and confident and happy. She's comfortable, able to make jokes and smile and make stupid faces with everyone else. And recently she's become more fierce and protective. Post-Timeskip Robin is the Robin I wish we had Pre-Timeskip, but she could never show. The Robin she wished she could be.

I feel that way about a lot of the Post-Timeskip Straw Hats, especially Robin, Franky, and Brook. Every time I hear people complain about Franky's ball-shoulders and block-arms, it makes me sad because that's clearly Franky at his happiest. That body is Franky's ideal Franky. He wants to look like a stupid action figure! Same goes for Brook, who went from depressed and lonely to a popular rock star, experiencing 2 years worth of fame and adoration to make up for 50 years of isolation.

I do totally understand getting upset at lightening a character's skin, because that's a very valid thing to get upset about - since it annoys the shit outta me too. The thing that gets me is like....that was Toei's doing, Oda has been consistent on his colouring for a long while. Hell he's even made Usopp somewhat darker since the start HHH he's still pale as shit but it's an anime only problem when making these characters lighter. It still sucks and Oda still fucks up, but pointing at him for that is crazy when he's not even supervising the anime unless he's asked for the help HHH

With Robin's hair, I honestly don't understand the anger at Robin losing her bangs, because she really stands out without them to me? Bangs are a very VEEEERY common hairstyle to have in Japan, like insanely common LMAO so I genuinely feel her bangs were removed for the sake of showing she's totally going against the norms and really opening up as herself. Because, I agree with you! I also like Robin more in the ts! She's so much more fun and so much more quirky and she smiles and emotes so much more now. Same goes with Franky and Brook as well!

It's fine to prefer original designs ofc, I just wish people didn't act like it's the end of the damn world 😭 these characters are still themselves, and Robin, Franky and Brook feel so much more fun and comfortable around each other in the ts. But honestly my insanely unpopular opinion is I genuinely like a lot of the ts designs a lot more than the original ones, I really like Zoro, Sanji's, Usopp's, Brook's and Robin's designs a lot 😭😭 but of course Robin would look so much better if Toei kept her skin dark, thank god we have people doing edits for that! It's honestly why it can feel a lot better reading the manga HHH

[wastingoxygensince1983]

Honestly? I am quite conflicted.

Spoilers for One Piece in general.

First of all this is my own opinion, if you disagree with me is ok and I don't intent to make your opinion less valid than mine; I am just working my own thoughts.

For me is a solid 7/10; which is way more than what I was expecting to be honest. The show is not perfect by all means but it really shows how much the cast and everyone involves loves the source material and tried their best to create something unique that still respects the source material.

No, it didn't break the curse of live actions neither is the best live action of an anime ever created. That title is still held by the Rurouni Kenshin movies that I hope people ignore rightfully because of the awful crimes of the mangaka and not because of ignorance; but still, the live action is a good example that shows is possible to make something good of an anime even the anime is wanky.

When it lands? the live action is pretty good; but what I failed to understand how to explain, because is not miss or fail but changed in a way I am not sure it works properly really affects the narrative.

Those changes really affected the layers of stories and characterization Oda should be praised for.

I am almost convinced Jacob is the best actor to play Usopp, but they butchered my boy so much I don't even know how to feel about him. He was so out of what Usopp is that like someone mentioned in another post, if you deleted Usopp from the Syrup village episodes nothing really changed.

His decision of leaving is something super important for his growth and at the end Luffy and Zoro inviting him shows the connection they got.

In here, he was almost forced to live, keeping his interest just to stay with Kaya.

Same goes with Nojiko and Genzo not knowing Nami's plan. Even so, they basically destroyed the meaning of Genzo in Nami's life.

Some changes doesn't make sense if you think to much about the manga or anime but it fits in the world, like Garp been in Roger's execution, been interest of catching Luffy(when he showed up on post enies lobby just because Coby and Helmeppo wanted to see Luffy) and his blatant obsession over the world government.

None of that really fits Garp at all, and I was honestly doubting this decision(even more when we focus so much in the marines this early on the story) until we learned at the end that he just don't want Luffy to end like Roger.

Is a way to pay homage to Garp's respect to Roger even if they were enemies. At the end I was like oh okay this kinda works, but during the majority of the episodes I was super lost with this.

There's another thing that I am completely aware is just my own opinion is that something I really appreciate Oda for doing that we don't see that much in other shonen stories is that Oda takes the time to show the people from the locations the arcs happened being involved in some way.

Genzo and Nojiko risking their lives to keep Luffy safe until he gets free. The Usopp pirates risking their lives even if they are just kids, freaking Chu Chu and the major of that village willing to risk their lives even if they are not strong.

This is amazing because is not just our group of heroes solving everyone's else problems, but it shows that even doing the minimum helps and their effort is important to it(is not until Desrossa that we have a person like this have a major fight but still the meaning matters).

I don't know, things like Nami's emotions when she breaks was perfect and kudos to Emily Rudd for an amazing performance, but in my opinion Nami wasn't part of the Arlong Park walk because she was gonna be part of the enies lobby walk. It shows her character growth to be the one that was helped to be the one that is gonna help at the end. So changing that was gonna have to be a significant part of her character that needs to work very well, and the live action did it for her just walk around, stand to Arlong and run away. I feel it was missing something.

But like I was said, Nami's breakdown was down perfect and I really love little moments like the barrel sequence when they show them as kids too.

Either way, I hope they get a second season.

[olivereactsaboutgarbage]

One Piece - Volume 33

Ah... excellent... I'm a third of the way through!!! The first 99 volumes of One Piece!!!

Chapter 306 - Donut Race!

The horse hunters decide that Lufpy wants to play the Depression Game because "Punching? Okay" has "Okay" in it.

Meanwhile, the horse's friend decides to become a horse hunter hunter. Or maybe a horse hunter x hunter. It's impossible to know, because the x is sixlexnt.

The rules of the Depression Game are that if you lose, it works like slavery, and if you win, it works like slavery, except you get to own the slaves. If you don't want to own slaves, you have to start a flag collection. That's the only way to avoid your fate of being a slave owner.

I think I said back when Lufpy first arrived at that place that had that Apocalypse Horseman, a One Piece gambling arc would certainly be something. Well, this appears to be it, and it's certainly something. I guess I'm gonna have to separately keep track of which Kaiji Joke Part we're on for both Higurashi and One Piece.

This is why Nami will forever be the Best One and whoever says otherwise is wrong.

Uh, unless a retread of all the character traits we already saw in Reverse Santa!Carmen P. Sandiego joins up later, I guess.

I... is Zoro... lonely...?

Oh right, Usopp has played the role of an additional wielder of Nami's standpoint increasingly frequently the longer things have gone on. I guess the reason I like Lufpy better than Usopp is simply because Lufpy is just that good. If anyone else were Lufpy, it just wouldn't be the same (see: Zoro).

Before the Depression Game can be played, a Depression Carnival must be set up. So that happens between panels.

Oh, I know how this one goes. Lufpy loses every single member of his crew, so he bets his mother, and the horse hunters surrender.

The leader of the horse hunters decides the first person he wants to enslave is a man. Shoddy move, sir. If you want to enslave the most powerful person, that's Nico Robin, and if you want to enslave the bestest person, that's Nami. The only other valid choice is Tony Tony Chopper if you're desperate for hair to make a wig. Honestly though you're probably better off just expanding your flag collection.

Kaiji Joke Part 1: Race

Usopp is no longer racist! However, he has no choice in this scenario... the women need a third guy. Usopp is no longer sexist! I thought worse of you, Usopp.

Kaiji Joke Part 2: Alcoholism, I Guess

Zoro and Sanji invited a newborn to do this.

Kaiji Joke Part 3: Actually, it's literally any anime other than Kaiji.

Lufpy still prefers 1v1s deep down in his heart.

Anyway, I guess we're gonna have three Kaiji Joke Parts queued up, but the first one comes first.

Chapter 307 - Ready, Set, Donut!

One Million Guys shooting your opponents to death with One Million Bullets isn't against the rules, in a race. However, neither is Sanji.

Everyone points out the fact that Nico Robin has powers. Hmm, maybe she shouldn't have shown them off... now everyone will try to drown her... well, that's already what was already happening...

Usopp uses a recording device. It super duper doesn't work!

Woah, does Usopp actually believe that? Well, good for him, I guess. He's certainly somewhat cute.

The horse hunters don't like Nami, so they decide to pull a "Tortoise-Hating Hare" move and take actions that make their victory less likely. However, before they can even enact that decision, they're already losing. This is the power of Usopp...!

Nico Robin tries to use power too, but everyone is looking at it, so it's kinda not allowed. Usopp's power is still a thing, but he doesn't want to die.

So, our heroes haven't figured out their next move. And our villains have. And soon, there will be coral. This is just like Kaiji!

This is the end of Chapter 307. If I had to rank our heroes on cuteness...

Nami > Lufpy > Usopp > Zoro > Nico Robin > Sanji > Tony Tony Chopper

So, you know, my normal ranking, just with Sanji much lower. Tony Tony Chopper's problem is he's so cute it wraps back around to not being cute at all--not even a little.

Chapter 308 - Obstructive Tactics

The horse hunters distract Lufpy by offering him food while distracting Sanji by telling him they don't have a good chef. I find this very amusing.

Meanwhile, they're poisoning Tony Tony Chopper, and getting Zoro drunk in advance before he even participates in the Alcoholism Kaiji Joke. All ruses were not created equal.

In the race, no one can see. However, Nami explains that that's fine, and everyone moves on with their lives.

Nami makes Usopp die in that version of the trolley problem where one person dies either way, but you can pull a lever to save the other two, if you want.

There's also a sign that says "Lose", but everyone ignores it. This is something Nami did, apparently.

There's also a guy, but everyone ignores him. This is something Nami did, apparently.

There's another sign that says "Lose", but everyone ignores that one too. This is something Nami did, apparently. ...Wait, I spoke too soon, the horse hunters don't ignore it.

bing bong

Usopp gets commanded to do more bad and deadly things. The horse hunter racial leader does bad and deadly things too, but she's still way behind in the race.

The horse hunter head honcho has the power to make people lose.

Chapter 309 - Groggy Monsters

I hope the punchline of this arc is that the race crew loses Kaiji Joke Part 1 and Lufpy loses someone, then the alcoholism crew wins Kaiji Joke Part 2 and wins them back, then Lufpy wins Kaiji Joke Part 3, some guy aligned with the horse hunters says "I'm the world's best carpenter!" and Lufpy takes their flag.

To demonstrate his power to make people lose, the horse hunter head honcho makes himself lose at the "not getting hit by cannonballs" game. He's really good at losing at it!

And as for who he wants to enslave... it's Tony Tony Chopper! You were on thin ice there, Quadruple-H, wanting to enslave a man instead of a woman, but you successfully did it! You correctly picked out the only acceptable man to enslave! You're not an idiot yet.

Nico Robin has seen the internet. This must be why everyone loves her! On the internet! It's because they know she's watching!

Wow, Quadruple-H really IS a furry! He likes Rarity from My Little Pony!

Zoro says that slavery is justified as long as the slaves are men. That's almost completely wrong!!! They need to be either women or Tony Tony Chopper! Either women or Tony Tony Chopper, I tell you! Well, either way, Zoro's core point, which is that it's totally fine that Tony Tony Chopper has been enslaved, is valid, and gets across to Tony Tony Chopper, who stops crying. Hooray for happy endings!

Wait, is Genshin Impact also a One Piece ripoff? There's literally one thing I know about Genshin Impact, and that's that it's a gacha game made by Chinese people about globally diverse people who all look like light-skinned anime people.

Oh, Kaiji Joke Part 2 isn't actually about alcoholism at all, it's about throwing people. Tony Tony Chopper actually would have been super qualified to get thrown, but it's too late, he's an enemy now. Lufpy will have to kill him.

Zoro and Sanji's opponents in Kaiji Joke Part 2 are an oversized male Matryoshka doll.

Chapter 310 - Groggy Ring!!

Danganronpa continues to be a One Piece ripoff.

Wait, I misunderstood the rules yet again. It's actually BAD for your throwable person to be throwable. Good thing Tony Tony Chopper got enslaved!

Zoro and Nami can agree on one thing: They like Sanji's new hat.

Wait, hang on, that panel I just posted has a smudge on it. Here, let me fix it:

You know who would have been a great pick for this game? Nico Robin. She could wear the hat, and then, using arms, she could win. Actually, no matter who was wearing the hat, she could just make a huge pile of arms on top of her allies' goal. Then no one could put her team's hat-wearer in the goal, because the goal would be covered in arms.

By "score", Sanji means "have sex".

Chapter 311 - Rough Game

Usopp, of all people, tells Zoro and Sanji, of all people, not to run away. Comedy gold.

Anyway...

This is how we win! Sanji needs to attack the referee a second time, so he gets removed from the field! Once Sanji is no longer allowed in the field, he's no longer allowed in the goal! It'll become IMPOSSIBLE for the horse hunters to win!

The surface Matryoshka hat-wearer horse hunter traps Sanji and Zoro in the second execution from Danganronpa. But it was already beyond clear that Danganronpa is a One Piece ripoff, so I'm totally just wasting time by continuing to bring it up, again and again.

That stops happening, but various other violence continues to happen. Nico Robin doesn't like it, because Zoro and Sanji are wounded again.

Zoro DOES like Nico Robin though, so he asks Sanji to use her power.

Chapter 312 - Goal!!

Roper is in this chapter?! I thought he died!!

Quadruple-H asks for monster meat, and a Matryoshka fellow reaches into his pants and pulls out a long, curved, huge instrument! Quadruple-H truly is a furry! Or at least I think this is in line with the values and beliefs of furries.

The Matryoshka horse hunters say they'll mince and slice "you", to which the other horse hunters ask "Okay, but what will you do to Zoro and Sanji?!" Man... did Quadruple-H just demand infighting? That's silly.

Well, sure enough, the Matryoshka horse hunters start killing each other. Zoro and Sanji help.

Sanji attacks the referee again, but unfortunately, he isn't removed from the field, because Nami stole all his stuff, meaning the horse hunters still have a chance to win.

Well, that chapter didn't even have Roper in it. It just had Zoro winning.

Chapter 313 - Main Event

I know, Usopp. I respect that about you

...okay LMAO

Nami pointed out that if they enslave Quadruple-H they'll automatically win Kaiji Joke Part 3 and be able to unenslave Tony Tony Chopper, but when Nico Robin points out that this means they'll have Quadruple-H as a slave, everyone decides they dislike Nami's idea after all, because Quadruple-H smells bad. Wonderful!

I also love how the next arc antagonist after

A GOD

is a pathetic little gamer man who hunts horses and gives people depression but also clearly has depression himself judging by his self-esteem levels. So much for shonen manga having power creep.

Anyway, Lufpy just skips to the part where Tony Tony Chopper gets unenslaved.

The horse hunters employ clever cheating: Shooting their own ship with a cannon.

Usopp gives Lufpy a makeover. Wow, Usopp was right... Usopp is cute... however, by making Lufpy cute, Usopp has prevented a shake-up in the cuteness tier list.

Chapter 314 - Combat!!

I hate to disparage Nami by comparison, but, in this panel... Nico Robin is the only one who gets it. That must be why people like her!

JOKE SETUP DETECTED! PUNCHLINE? PUNCHLINE? PUNCHLINE? PUNCHLINE? PLEASE? PLEASE? PLEASE? PLEASE?

There seems to be a bit of miscommunication going on amongst the horse hunters.

Also, explosions happen to Lufpy.

Chapter 315 - Secret Room

Lufpy has gotten adept at dodging Quadruple-H's power that makes people lose. The question now is... which one does he shoot?! It's impossible to know when every Quadruple-H looks equally ugly!!!

Lufpy shoots the sad one. Excellent joke as always, Oda.

Quadruple-H puts Lufpy in an autoscroller.

Wait, the autoscroller comparison I made was already valid, but this is literally something out of a video game.

Wait a minute... he's a furry... he's a gamer... he's so depressed it's contagious... even the name "Quadruple-H" sounds like an internet handle... this guy is just a guy who spends all his time on the internet!!! If the previous arc was the religion arc, this is the internet arc! It's all so obvious now!

Quadruple-H uses a complex web of disguises and lies to lure Lufpy to a door with something dead behind it.

Chapter 316 - Brother Soul

Quadruple-H has the world's least cool-looking mecha. Although, even despite Lufpy's ploy to give it bad luck by breaking a mirror, it's pretty effective. Lufpy is basically losing. However, he refuses to lose. It turns out Lufpy likes slavery even less than me and Zoro! Weird opinion, Lufpy, but okay.

[svtrie]

COMFORT ─ STRAWHATS

if you ever think that youre useless, and think you aren't helpful even the slightest bit, luffy will prove you wrong and list all of the things you've helped him with from all the time you've been with him and his crew so far─ if you still think you're useless, he'll just give you an incredulous look and go "wow you're dumb." while placing his strawhat on top of your head before going "listen [name]! you saved me from alot of things before! you aren't useless, remember that one time you got me out of trouble with nami? shishishi!~" you know it's dumb, but he genenuily means it; you are not useless, you're far from it, and luffy will remind you constantly of it in his own dumb ways.

if you ever get insecure about your physical abilities, zoro's always there to train you; no one's born weak, you just have to train to get stronger ─ the way he delivers his offer to you catches you off guard; but he means well. "oi, stop frowning just because you lost to that asshole, if you want to grow stronger and take people down, go to the birds nest and train with me. stop sulking─ wh- why are you looking at me like that?! i'm only doing this because you look dumb frowning, stop it, I WANT YOUR SMILE BACK─" his trainings are ridiculously hard but you'll get there eventually; if you're not the type to train, he'll give you an awkward pat on the head and comment an insult to the person you lost to, and it makes you laugh.

if you ever feel pressured by someone or something, you can always rely on nami; no matter the situation, she'll offer to lend an ear since she knows what it feels like to be pressured into something you don't want to do and will try her best to get you out of anything that's pressuring you, while the strawhat crew are repeatedly beating up the person who pressured you (if the pressure was caused by a certain someone) she's there serving you her homemade orange juice while talking to you or ranting to you about clothes, money or anything honestly just to get your mind off of things.

if you ever have body dysphoria or generally feel insecure of your body, sanji is by your side in an instant; he can and will shower you with compliments to make you feel loved and/or valid, he literally worships the ground you walk on, your gender doesn't matter to him at this point, you're ethereal, attractive, gorgeous, and he's head over heels for you.

if you're ever get burnt out or have reached your limit to a point where your body just shuts down, robin's already there using her devil fruit abilities to spawn lots of arms to massage you to relax you in general with tea in her side, feel free to talk her ears off too, she's a great listener, oh, you don't have the energy to talk? no problem, robin will just continue massaging your body to untie all the knots that have formed in the last few days in your body, just leave it to her to help you release your stress. her hand massages are great.

if you ever have any injuries, chopper is there to heal you no matter what; he isn't the strawhat's ships doctor for no reason, if he ever finds you grumbling to yourself that you were weak and that the injuries you received was because you weren't strong enough he'll immediately run over to you and wrap his hooves around your leg, scolding you why you even think like that─ "get as many injuries as you want! i'll be there to treat it no matter what, if it scars then it just means you're strong ! like super strong, why doyou think like that?! i don't condone getting injuries daily like luffy but it also meant you tried your best ! that's good ! you just need to train, you're not weak!" anddd there he goes sobbing as he lists of reasons why you aren't weak; honestly, you can't help but smile fondly at the devil fruit user that's currently holding onto your leg like his life was on the line while sobbing.

if you're ever feeling down, usopp will try his best to make your mood go up by telling random stories and showing you his newest inventions, he even let's you do a test run on it ! pog !! it doesn't matter how long it'll take, he will make you smile again, hell, he'll even make himself look like a dumbass if it meant increasing your mood.

if you ever feel like someone has been pushing your buttons for way too far for your comfort; franky is there to tell them off, saying that it isn't 'super' to evade others boundaries and privacy. once he does that and the other person leaves, he turns back to you and give you his usual smile and go "it's okay, they're gone now, wanna go ride on the mini merry?" while doing the superrrr pose.

if you aren't great at instruments, no worries ! your local skeleton brook is there to teach you, no matter how many time you mess up, he'll just laugh with his signature 'yohohoho!' and encourages you to try again, if you still don't get it then it's okay ! practice makes perfect and you'll improve eventually, brook is there to motivate you 24/7!

note; i might make a part 2 of this with other characters, but for now? have this :)

sorry i haven't been uploading alot ! i swear i'm working on requests but I had a major writer's block and couldn't think of anything to write, i apologize.

[oblivmeye]

ZoNami brotp headcanon :

Whenever nami trains, she trains with zoro. Because she fights with clima tact and it’s more or less like zoro’s swords, a swinging-stick, only difference is that hers is a great scientific tool while zoro’s swords can only cut, no magic whatsoever. Also zoro is the only one who will actually train with her - luffy won’t, too busy goofing around (actually he refuses to raise his hand against any of his nakama without valid reason and training isn’t one, per his logic), sanji would rather cut both of his legs, usopp and franky’s fighting styles are way too different, brook annoyed her with his panty obsession, robin and chopper are too busy with their studies. So the only perfect candidate is zoro and honestly nami prefers him, more than others. They are the very first strawhats, been with luffy since the very beginning, even before merry, they don’t show usually but the bond they share is different, one shade deeper.

Zoro doesn’t go easy on nami, zoro never goes easy on anyone but he also doesn’t dish her more than what she can handle. He pushes her just to her limit so that she can improve herself, come up with better moves but never more than her capabilities. Sometimes he teaches her some of his easy moves so that nami can implement them in her fighting tactics and nami reminds him that it doesn’t have any effect on his debts and zoro grunts, scolds nami to focus on what he is teaching and not think about money during training. Sanji always screams at zoro from sideline whenever they fight, he threatens zoro that if he hurts their navigator he will kick the swordsman to the moon and back and swoons over how strong nami is and how she doesn’t need to train so hard because he will always protect her - they both ignore him.

Drinking together after a heavy training session is their routine, others rarely disturb them when they both sit down leaning against the railing near the lion head. There’s occasional whisper of conversation, sound of muffled laughter but mostly clinking of sake bottles and oftentimes a loud shi-shi-shi joins from the top of sunny’s head.

[gildedmuse]

Yes, please. More ZoLaw... How about AU ideas?

Oh, I have ton of AU ideas. Some of which I have like 11 pages of co-brainstorming, some of which I've written up summaries roughly the length of some of which are just two words: [blank] Zoro / [Blank] Law. Here's the best list I can put together while on my way to work.

Okay, Hear Me Out. A ZoLaw Fic Where....

Zoro Is Law's Marine Bodyguard....

After Corazon dies, the navy does some digging. Years later they learn about Law and insist he is in danger as Doflamingo has located him as well. A young marine, Zoro, is assigned to guard him

Law Is A Marine & Roronoa Zoro Is His Obsession...

Or Law follows in Corazon's footsteps and becomes a marine. He sort of takes Tashigi's place as Smoker's sidekick second in command. So he's there in Lougetown when the Strawhats breeze into town. and the two develope an... Intense rivalry in which Law is determined to hunt down the cocky young swordsman (mostly because he feels like a fool... Why in the world would be agree to a fight without using his devil's fruit? What kind of argument is "it's cheap" anyway? Why the hell had he been thinking?) while Zoro enjoys taunting the handsome, moody marine he kicked the ass off back in Lougetown (or totally would have if they hadn't been interrupted).

Just wait until Law follows him all the way to Dressrosa. He's been avoiding meeting The Heavenly Demon since he became a marine, so why they hell is he willing to follow this green haired pirate hunter into the devil's own home?

Zoro Hates All Doctors (Except Law) (And Also It's A College AU Because Why Not?)

Modern AU where Law is an overworked med student filling shifts at the student clinic and Zoro is a at University on a kendo scholarship, preparing for the olympics. He has a knack for getting injured (it doesn't help that his coach, Mihawk Dracula, doesn't believe in pulling punches... Or whatever the sword equivalent is). Still, he absolutely hates going to the clinic. One day Law is taking out some tension at the gym practicing with his own blade when Zoro gets badly hurt. Law rushes over to help, and since Zoro isn't really in a position to say no he has to let the young doctor help him.

After that whenever Zoro gets injured he still refuses to go to a doctor. What he does do is lurk outside the student clinic (typically with Luffy in toe to keep him company - even if your injured and tired, you can never get too bored with Luffy as your best friend) until Law gets tired of it and makes him come in so he can fix up whatever he's managed to injure this time.

The clinic receptionist - Perona - doesn't find this cute at all. Mostly because Zoro is typically sweaty and gross and the Monkey boy is just annoying. His fellow student interns Shachi and Penguin are just impressed Law has put up with him this long (they did ask if the Kendo scene attracted a lot of girls, but Law's blank stare pretty much answered that one) while Assistant Professor and Physician Marco thinks it's adorable but is kind enough to only tease Law about it occasionally (he doesn't ask about fangirls in the kendo scene since he's pretty much certain that's not Zoro's scene either way).

Of the two tenured professors who officially oversee the clinic, Dr. Crocus has never said anything to Law about the whole situation except for letting him know when Zoro is waiting outside. He does, however, sometimes bring Zoro and Luffy by snacks or something to drink and has even kept them company an few times. No need for the two of them to wait out there with no one looking out for them (and, yes, they clearly need someone looking out for them). On the other hand Dr. Kureha has never believed in cuddling her students. The exact opposite actually. She started by telling Law he'd best take his pet home since he couldn't have it here all day ("Pet? What pet? Whoever it is, it's not mine, Dr. Kureha-ya." / "So that green haired stray and his little monkey friend don't belong to you?" / "Green hai- Urg."), Which eventually evolved to her telling him this was a clinic not a dating service ("He's not... *Sigh*") and finally came to the point where she just snips st Law for not being able to control even a simple minded athlete then how does he plan to deal with actual problem patients? She's also made a point of telling Zoro off - it pretty obvious that even when he does come by the clinic he only does so after either accumulating multiple injuries or continuing to push one until it gets far worse than needed. Is the boy an idiot? Why wait until things are so bad, and why is he wasting the time of one of her top students? If he wants to stalk one of the postgrads he could at least pick a less talented one. There are plenty to choose from.

Marco tried to make up for this lecture (after which Zoro stayed away for three months until he almost lost an eye) by offering to let Zoro and Luffy wait in the actual clinic to wait. (To which Luffy helpfully announces, "Zoro isn't waiting for the clinic, he's waiting for Toroa." Which kinda makes Zoro want to strangle his best friend but since he's currently holding a towel up to his eye and feels pretty sick at the thought of not making these games because he's an idiot, he only managed an apologetic smile and mentally promises himself to pinch Luffy later. Marco is totally unsurprised by this answer, for what it's worth.)

(Also, it turns out Kendo does attract at least a couple of girls, at least at the Olympics level. It's probably more accurate to say that Dracule Mihawk and Roronoa Zoro attract attention, which Law only learns because he was heading home after his shift and saw a bit if activity around the gymnasium and wandered over purely out of curiosity and somehow accidentally ended up watching Zoro's match. And that randomly happened a couple of times. Look, the best parking is by the gym he practically has to walk by to get to his car. He isn't going out of his way. And he has a valid reason to be interested in kendo. (Also, appro of nothing, Tashigi seems like an annoying know it all and Hiyori seems like a silly teenage girl and why is Perona even here?)

Shanks Uses His Yonko Status For It's Highest Purpose - Mischief

While sailing to Wano, they stop at an island to gather supplies when they are ambushed. It turns out to be one occupied by the Head Haired Pirates. Before anyone can attcak, Shanks steps into view, smiling. He greets Kin'emon and Kunjuro (they were with the Roger pirates for a while). Robin, Franky and Usopp he recognizes as friends of Luffy. Weirdly, he calls Zoro 'Mihawk'ss boy'. Law corrects him as Zoro is also in the Strawhats. Shanks laughs because while that may be true, he's met Zoro and he's Mihawk's boy to him. Law seems unhappy with this description, while Zoro just rolls his eyes, calling Shanks an old pervert and to stop messing around. Despite everyone else freaking out, Shanks laughs it off. He insists surely Mihawk would be the pervert in that situation. Law dislikes the whole conversation. It only gets worse when it turns out they have to stay on the island two weeks, and Mihawk is visiting as well. Under Shank's bad influence (and seeing how such comments got under the other Captain's skin even if he wouldn't admit to it) he convinced Mihawk to join him in creating some mischief (Shanks is a terrible influence).

Law Is Working For Doflamingo, Gathering Information On & Chain Off Rookie Pirates

Instead of Bellemy, the crew find Law right before Skypea. He is also (secretly) working for Doflamingo. Typically it's his job to narrow out the herd, and for the pirates that might make it to the second half of the Grand Line, his job is to gather information that may be useful in "convincing" them over to Doflamingo's side later or else can be useful in eliminating them if they become a threat.

Unlike Bellamy, it takes Law only one conversation in the bar to determine that the Strawhats aren't your average pirates. Their captain's open, naive nature makes gathering information on them rather straight forward. Which is how Law determines that his biggest advantage is his crews loyalty, and none seem more so than his handsome swordsman. Luffy seems to naturally open and unashamed to be able to gather blackmail material on, but Law's willing to bet if you own Zoro, you'd more or less own the captain. So he sets out to do just that.

Swords Are Cats

Zoro owns three infamous crazy cats. Law is a vet. Look, this is an AU in which Swords are cats. Zoro has two in particular that no vet is willing (or able) to get anywhere near. When Wado gets sick, though, he shows up to The Heart Veterinary Clinic (it sounds like such a cheesy name he already can't stand it) with all three in toe. Best to get everything done at once since it's unlikely they'll ever be allowed back again. Sure enough, Shisui just has to start the trip off by escaping when Zoro is checking in.

Law is in his office when he notices Kikoku is gone, which is strange. She usually likes to stick by his side. He goes looking for her and is surprised to find her hiding under the receptionist desk, curled up peacefully with another cat. He holds up the strange tomcat only to very nearly lose an eye. Zoro catches the poor thing midair when Law stumbles back from surprise, honestly just thankful to find him before he caused any damage.

Law takes one look at Zoro and the three cats and instantly knows two things:

A. Oh, so these are the demon cats he was warned about by Tashigi and Pica and Wanda and even Shanks who seems like he can put up with almost any animal

B. He's definitely going to get these cats to like him, if only to ensure that Zoro back.

Law Ends Up On Kuraigana Island

Incredibly simple What If premise. What if instead of fighying two pacsifistas alongside the Kid pirates, the Heart Pirates wind up on the battle field with the Strawhats. When the real Kuma shoes up, Law gets a little too close to the action and is sent along with Zoro to Kuraigana Island. This has everything you need in an AU. Zoro and Law going from complete strangers to friendly rivalry to sexual tension because they're stuck on an island for two years together. A possible love triangle with Mihawk. Perona being either an annoying bratty sister to Zoro (who in fairness beat up her crew) while openlh crushing on a disinterested Law or a Perona silently shipping the two of them long before they even take any real notice of each other (I'm guessing she'd talk about it with her hallows). Bonus points for scenes of The Heart Pirates trying desperately to find their beloved captain.

I'm kidding. Bonus points for adding Mihawk in the mix and making it a triangle filled with possessiveness, jealousy and a totally unaware he's in the middle of it all Zoro. That's my jam.

They Were Childhood Friends (Who Haven't Seen Each Other In Years)

Sometimes, all an AU needs to be is a romamtic comedy formula lifted wholesale and recontextualized to fit whatever fandom you're into. So, yeah. Law and Zoro grow up at the same dojo but haven't seen each other in years, then suddenly Law is sitting there in ten Sabaody auction house when the something crashes through the roof, and that something looks a lot like a boy he hasn't seen since he left the dojo at 18. Or, hey, maybe Law catches a wanted poster of "his little brother" while sailing on the Grand Line and decides to track him down just to see how he's doing. And probably he was totally unaware that at 13/14 years old, Zoro had just about the biggest crush in the world on him.

Although most the Strawhats definitely know. Or at least figure it out damn quickly. It's kind of hard to miss how their badass swordsman suddenly can't make eye contact or flushes at the slightest provocation. ("Do you think the Heart captain realizes?"/"Maybe it's just because Zoro looked up to him. I mean, I can't imagine him actually LIKING someone."/"Oh, come off it, you'd have to be blind not to see!"/"I think it's sweet that our swordsman-san still holds such a place for what must have been his first major crush."/"Yeah, who know Zoro-bro could be such a romantic!")

Strawhats antics ensue.

Law Uses His Shichibukai Connections For Something Other Than Revenge (So Sex. Sex and Revange.)

After becoming a Shichibukai, Law meets Mihawk at an official summon and picks up on the fact that Zoro is training there. Having promised Luffy he would look it to his nakama's safety should be discover them (something he had thought would never happen) he follows Mihawk back to the island to see how Zoro's training holds up.

Perona Is Zoro's Older Sister, Just To Create Drama

AU where Perona is Zoro's older sister. She hangs out with a much darker, edgier crowd than Zoro approves of. He find Law especially questionable and not just because they seem to have a 'thing' (in my mind Zoro is in high school while Perona and Law are not in college. He's heard about the way college boys often are and he doesn't really understand that all their relationship is entirely casual, and most the time when he catches Perona cuddling up to him, it's just her being cutesy (and because she knows that while it annoys Law a little, he won't do anything to stop him). He also doesn't understand why every time he tries to confront Law about it he ends up feeling so flustered. (Not that Law is about to openly hit on his friend's little brother, but some teasing never hurt)

There's Only One Bed. Because There Is ALWAYS A Story With Only One Bed

The Polar Tang and Sunny are stolen while the two crews are meeting up, talking over a plan to take down Blackbeard (okay fine, LAW is doing all the planning). Luckily, Shanks just happens to be passing by and offers them a lift, but as big as his ship is, three whole crews take up a lot of space. And despite Shanks (joking) offer to let Zoro share his bed, Law is the one who ends up stuffed into a single hammock with the Swordsman.

Law Tries To Sleep With His Uncle's Partner (Not As Terrible As If Sounds)

Law's uncle Corazon works in Law enforcement. He talks endlessly about his new rookie partner to the point of Law's annoyance. Until Corazon brings the young green haired detective home for dinner.

Law Is The Ship Doctor For The Strawhats Pirates

Corazon lives and runs off with Law, who grows up to be a doctor. One day, a pirate ships sails to their island. They have a sick crew member and desperate for help. Law doesn't help pirates, but then the corrupt ruler of their island has Corazon arrested and locked up, claiming he's found his true identity and plans to sell him out to his brother. They come for Law, but the Strawhats save him despite his refusal to help them (Luffy doesn't mind, he's sure Torao has his reasons and anyway Corazon is an amazing man who gave them a free lunch and he's sure Torao is just as good.) The Strawhats rescue Corazon, kick out the evil ruler and bring peace back to the island. Law finds himself compelled to accompany them.

Law Tutors Zoro (In The Ways Of Love Math)

Zoro's life is way too stressful. Between kendo competitions, a job that doesn't pay enough, a second job that's a bit questionable not too mention school. He doesn't even care about most that stuff, but if he wants to be the greatest at his sport, the rest is sort of necessary. Like training. One thing he definitely needs more training in is school work. Zoro has to keep a certain GPA to keep his Kendo scholarship. Luffy insists he knows the perfect tutor, and while Zoro isn't so sure about Luffy's judgement on intelligence, he trusts his friend. Enter Trafalgar Law, college senior who tutors on the side. Oh, and - as he casually mentions at the end of their first session that he's seen Zoro at his job. No, not as at the restaurant, but the online videos. And he has to say, he's quite the fan.

There are a few I didn't manage to get to tonight, despite being some of my favorites. Maybe later, when work has not drained the life out of me, you can hear about...

Drummer Zoro/Med Student Law

Marine Law/Revolutionary Zoro

Marine Law/Marine Zoro

Police Zoro/ME Law

Rock Star Law / Bodyguard Zoro

Biker Gang Zoro / Anarchist Group Law

Kendo Olympic Champion Zoro / Sports Doctor Law

Kendo Rivals Zoro / Law

Evil Doflamingo Pirate Law / Captive Zoro

Samurai Zoro / Ninja Law

Detective Zoro / Art Thief Law

[eirist]

Little Bits and Pieces of Heaven

A CEREMONY OF SORTS

One-shot #: 20

Disclaimer: One Piece (and its characters) belongs to Eiichiro Oda-sensei.

Reminder: I have no beta-reader. Any grammatical and spelling errors are solely mine.

Warning: OOC possible. One shot scribble.

Rating: T (Just random craziness)

Note: Funny thing about this plot bunny… it came to me just right after waking up and it was supposed to be a drabble for the Points of No Return collection. But sometimes, one-shots have a mind of their own. But I’m happy that I finally hit the 20th chapter mark! 

And if you wanna see what inspired Nami's look here, just click.  

Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENCHOU! Your crew loves you regardless of your antics!

Summary: “If Luffy does it right this time.”       

The fronds of the palm trees randomly lining the island shore swayed as the soothing, balmy sea breeze blew gently all around the small hidden cove on the other side of island.

It teased long, unbound tresses; ruffled unruly, short strands and played with the hems of loose white shirts and flowing dresses, lifting them slightly as the white sand shifted from restless feet.

Eyes exchanged nervous but excited glances.

Everything was calm, peaceful and pleasant.

But the face hidden under the shade of a straw hat was scrunched up in deep concentration. The jutting of his lower lip a sure sign of distress…

“Any time today would be good…” Usopp said in a sarcastic tone.

“Mah,” Sanji huffed.  “Looks like a sign that this shouldn’t push through.” He took a drag from his cigarette looking smug and amused at the same time.

“Shut up,” Zoro growled at his direction. “Of course you would say that shit cook!”

“Uhhmm…” Chopper nudged Robin’s leg slightly. “Maybe Luffy’s having a hard time reading what’s written on it?”

The archeologist looked thoughtful. “Hmm… probably…”

“Oi!” Luffy shouted and the reindeer flinched. “I can read ya know! It’s just that…”

"Oohh…” Sanji crooned, looking absolutely happy. “He’s having second thoughts about this!”

"Shut your trap ero-cook!"

“Oi Luffy,” This time it was Franky’s who spoke up… to complain. “We are kinda growing old here!”

Brook stepped closer to his captain and pointed at the strip of paper he was holding. “Just read whatever is written in there Luffy-san.”

Luffy frowned as he stared at the wrinkled paper.

Nami made a clicking sound with her tongue in obvious irritation. Everyone can see a vein popping out of her forehead even as she took a deep breath to calm herself.

Well... here’s to hoping that she wouldn’t lose her temper today of all days.

She shifted closer to their captain… looking dangerous than ever. “Luffy,” she said in an overly sugary sweet tone, that had the others shuffling a few feet away from her. “What are you waiting for?”

“For you to change your mind Nami-swaan!” Sanji sang as he twirled towards her, leaving hearts in his wake. “He’s thinking this is all a shitty idea. A really, really shitty idea!” He growled the last word at Zoro’s direction.

“Swirly do not make me cut you into shitty little pieces!”

“Bring it on you stupid moss-head!”

“Stop it!” Usopp hissed at them as his eyes darted towards the now peeved navigator. “Luffy just get on with it! Before Nami decides we are all better off lightning fried!” The sniper mumbled the last sentence with a shudder.

“Luffy,” Jinbe cleared his throat. “Maybe we can… ask someone else to do the honors?"

"Let Jinbe do it!" Usopp suggested, raising a hand. "He was also a captain before, right?"

“But...” It came out as a whine from the rubber man. “I’m the captain! I’m the one who should do it!”

“Then for goodness sake just do it!” Zoro groused, looking absolutely annoyed. “We’ve been standing here for almost half an hour!”

“Demo…”

“You can start by saying we are gathered here Luffy,” Robin instructed with a small smile.

“Aaw! And supeeer work your way until you reach the ‘you may kiss the bride part’!” Franky added. 

“Don’t forget to ask if there is anyone here who opposes this…” Sanji piped in. “BECAUSE I DO! I FUCKING DAMN DO!”

Franky made a grab for the cook, almost smothering his whole face with his big mechanical hand, to stop him from raving and going berserk.

“Franky! Temee!”

Luffy’s lips quivered. “We are gathered here today…” he finally intoned, reading from the paper. He lifted his head and glanced at Robin as if looking for approval and the raven-haired woman gave him a slight nod.

He stopped and stared at the paper again and everyone groaned.

Maybe it was not a really good idea to let the Straw Hats’ captain officiate a ceremony as important as this.

Zoro sighed and raked a hand through his hair frustration.

“Hohoho! This marriage is still not official yet, but it looks like it’s bound to sail in rough sea waters.” Sanji remarked smugly. “And sink.”

“Temee, kuso cook!”

“Sanji-kun!” Nami turned towards him, the expression on her face aghast.

“But Nami-swan!”

Usopp frowned at the blond-haired man. “Gosh. You sure are a sore loser.”

“NANI?!”

Splashing sound of water filled the air as the sharpshooter swiftly ran away from danger and into the safety of Robin’s side—who was standing on the shore—where Sanji wouldn’t dare aim his flaming kicks.

Franky rubbed a hand on his chin. “This is getting a bit draggy.”

“My arms are kinda getting tired holding these,” Chopper said in a sheepish tone as he gestured at what he was holding.

“Hmmm… Should we just help out?” Robin inquired.

“Maybe we should, Robin-san.” Brook nodded.

“We definitely should!” Usopp agreed.

“Besides, the bride is looking kinda pissed… not really good when you are about to get married right?” Franky observed.  “So I nominate Jinbe to take his place!”

“I wouldn’t mind doing it, if Luffy doesn’t.” The helmsman gladly accepted.

“Aaw really? I was going to nominate Sanji.” Usopp looked disappointed.

“Huh?”

“The hell are you saying shitty sniper?!” The blond chef roared. “WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD I WANT TO DO THAT?!”

“Because I honestly do kinda want to see this whole you-are-now-married-you-may-kiss-the-bride scenario push through!” He hollered back and got nods of approval from mostly the older members of the crew. “And Luffy here is not helping!”

“Hey! Sanji’s not even a captain!” Luffy retorted.

“WHY ME?”

“Yeah why HIM?” Zoro drawled with a jerk of his thumb at the blond’s direction, looking down-right displeased.

Usopp folded his arms across his chest. “Think of it as man’s ultimate sacrifice for the one he loves!”

Zoro cocked an eyebrow at that and Sanji glared daggers at them.

“Oi minna!” Luffy yelled unhappily. “I can do this you know! Sheesh. Trust your captain!”

“THEN FUCKING DO IT AHO SENCHO!” Nami finally exploded after all that effort to rein in her temper. “DO NOT MAKE ME THROTTLE YOU IN THIS DRESS!”

“Kyaaaaaaah!!! I’m sorry Nami!”

Sanji sighed. Usopp did make a valid point. If nothing is done… they won’t be able to move forward and they’ll be stuck in the shores of this island until after the sun sets.

Or until Luffy manages to read what’s on the paper until the very end.

Which looks utterly impossible… given how the rubberman was stuck at the very first sentence.

Not to mention it would totally ruin Nami-san’s mood and her loveliness in her flowing white dress and loose French braid randomly adorned with little pearls.

Swallowing his pride for the sake of his favorite lady’s happiness, he lit up another cigarette before saying, “The wedding dinner will be ready in ten minutes tops.” He nonchalantly stated, earning surprised stares from everyone at his random announcement.

Everything was silent for a few seconds… except for the soft wind blowing across the foliage surrounding them, the rustling of the palm trees and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.

Then Luffy suddenly grabbed Zoro and Nami’s hands, entwining them together, before looping his own rubbery ones around it in a sort of a handfast.

“Zoro! Nami! As your captain I now pronounced you married!” He said with a nod of his head and a squeeze on their hands. “Hm! You may now kiss each other.”

And just like that he untangled his hands from them and pumped his fists into the air.

“Yosh! Time for the wedding feast! Sanji MEAT!!!”

"That's it?!" Usopp gasped and Robin giggled. “Oi Luffy! That was rather anti-climactic!”

The others just gaped at their captain and their now ‘married’ crewmates in astonishment.

But the young captain was not listening. “Niku! Niku! Niku!” He chanted. “Oi Sanji!”

“I heard you the first time shitty captain!” Sanji snarled. He turned his attention at the stunned couple.

He smiled at the navigator. “Nami-san… Omedetou!” He greeted sweetly before glowering at Zoro. “Shitty swordsman.”

“Aho cook.”

“Arigatou Sanji-kun!”

“I’ll go and prepare the wedding dinner now.” He turned and was about to head towards the Sunny, which was docked a few meters away when Luffy’s hands grabbed him.

“Let’s go!”

“LUFFY! Kusoooo!”

“Zoro, Nami! Congratulations! Shihishi!” Luffy cheered before catapulting himself and their cook towards their ship.

Zoro and Nami glanced at each other in disbelief.

“Just like that?” Nami murmured to him with a bewildered expression on her face.

“Hmm…” Zoro looked as if he was contemplating. “You know, I expected worse. Way worse.”

“He didn’t even let us exchange our vows! Or slip the rings in each other’s fingers!”

The green-haired man chuckled. “Well we are lucky enough he got to pronounce us married and that we can kiss each other before high tailing it."

Nami pouted. Zoro was right. It was more than what they could hope for when they decided to ask Luffy to marry them.

“Well… guess we have to make use of what we have.” Her smile was dazzling as she stood on tiptoes to wrap her arms around his neck. “Husband.”

Zoro grinned back, tucking an errant lock of orange hair behind her ear. “Wife.”  He bent down to kiss her.

There was a soft popping sound and flowers petals showered down on them care of Franky’s modified rocket launcher, Usopp’s newest pop green intercrossing end product and Robin’s numerous blooming hands.

“OMEDETOU!!!”

Amidst the raining petals, there was a tug at the rolled up hem of Zoro’s white pants. He pulled away from Nami and looked down to see Chopper standing near them holding out the ring bearer pillow with a big smile on his cute face.

“Zoro. Nami. Omedetou!”

“Thanks Chopper!” Zoro patted the doctor’s head.

Nami beamed at him. “Arigatou Chopper!” She reached down for one of the rings. She grabbed Zoro’s hand to slip his on his finger. “We are so unconventional. We cannot even pull off a proper wedding.”

“That’s what actually makes us the Straw Hats,” Zoro took the other from Chopper and did the same… stopping just momentarily to admire the gold band that signifies that they belong to each other… now and always.

“And that wasn’t what you and I were supposed to say while slipping these on our fingers.” Nami sighed with a slight wiggle of her hand which was still in his.

Zoro laughed and brought it to his lips for a kiss.

"Oooh!” Chopper squealed as suddenly he hopped on Zoro’s shoulder. He stared at the rings around their fingers. “Wooow! You two are really married now!”

“Zoro! Nami! Congratulations!” Usopp shouted as he ran towards them, grabbing them in a tight hug.

“Thanks Usopp… but get off!”

Their other nakama made their way towards the couple clapping and greeting them, with Franky bawling in the background.

“That was… beautiful! Short but supeeeer sweet!” He sniffled. “Congratulations!”

“Nami, Zoro.” Robin smiled. “Congratulations!”

“Thanks Robin!”

“Congratulations Zoro-san, Nami-san!” Brook bowed down at them. “For the last time my I see your—”

“Do not make me ask Zoro to kick you into the sea Brook.” Nami was all smiles as she threatened the old skeleton.

“I was just kidding yohohoho!”

“Congratulations,” Jinbe nodded at his younger crewmates. “May there be no rough seas that you two cannot sail through together.”

“Aaw!” Frankly bawled louder.

A corner of Zoro’s lips quirked up at that. He liked how it totally negates nosebleed’s earlier statement.  Acknowledging it with a slight tilt of his head. ““Domo... Now shall head to the Sunny for a drink?”

Nami rolled her eyes at him. Of course booze is still one of his top priorities.

“Oi Zorooo! Namiii!” Luffy suddenly yelled and waved at them from the deck of the Thousand Sunny where the wedding feast was now laid out. He was chomping on a slab of meat with so much gusto. “Congwatsulashions!”

“Thanks aho captain!”

“Thank you Luffy! Even if you rushed it for the sake of eating you idiot!”

Luffy laughed as he peeked at them from the Sunny’s rail. “Shishishi! But there is nothing more to say. You two are now married… that’s it!”

Zoro and Nami blinked at the simple-mindedness that made Luffy… Luffy.

Though he was right. That was all there is to it. They are now married. It was a fact that will not change.

They smiled at each other.

Besides there was no winning against their captain anyway.

“But if you want we can do it again!” Luffy suggested. “Sanji’s wedding feast is a lot more awesome than our usual meals!”

A myriad of colorful languages suddenly came from the deck, care of their resident chef.

“I promise I will finish reading what Robin wrote in the paper!”

A few seconds later, Luffy’s head ricocheted from the force of Sanji’s kick.

“Aho sencho! Don’t you dare! Once is enough! I don’t want to see my Nami-swan get married to that third rate swordsman again!”

Zoro eyed Nami with both eyebrows raised. “My?” He mouthed. “Really?” He gestured at the rings they were now wearing.

The mapmaker just laughed. “You do know what you are getting into when you agreed to marry me right?”

He let out a ‘tch’ and smirked at her. “Oi Luffy!” He shouted. “That’s actually a good idea!”

Luffy looked surprised. “It is?”

“IT IS?” Sanji’s perplexed voice rang across the deck.

“It is?” Nami echoed.

“Yeah,” Zoro nodded. “Just think of it this way… aside from rubbing it again on swirly brows face…”

“We may also get to finally exchange our vows… and rings as well. As what should have happened today.” Nami continued, following his train of thought immediately. “Not a bad idea Zoro.”

“Only if Luffy does it right this time…”

Robin sighed as she stepped beside them and casually said.

"That is… if he gets past the ‘we are gathered here today’ part."  

[legitimateluffy]

Lozza, can I ask something unironically? What makes Nami bi? I mean, what aveces make it clear?

To be honest, I head canon Nami to be a raging lesbian. The reason I believe this is because she has never actually shown any attraction to men in the story but has shown attraction to women in one way or another. Of course, all of this is up to interpretation and people are allowed to see and absorb the information given to them in anyway they choose. 

An SBS in volume 59 shows us this diagram of the Strawhat’s thoughts:

Nami has: ‘money money money money beauty’, which I like to interpret as she thinks about the beauty of other women

(To contrast, Sanji has women written in his, so to me this also suggests that Nami just isn’t into men. Again this can be interpreted in your own way. For example I head canon Sanji as bi, and this diagram doesn’t necessarily suggest that he is.)

But of course, there are many other things to me that suggest that she is lesbian, with her attraction to women being displayed through many different occasions.

Sticking to the money aspect of Nami’ character, she’s so incredibly possessive of it (for good reason considering her backstory). She keeps all the expenses of the crew, usually hoarding it for herself. And yet?? she just?? gives a whole bunch of her treasure to Lola??

Even Usopp and Luffy point out just how out of character that is for her! She even shows Lola affection by going in and tackling her in a hug.

I honestly don’t even feel like I can explain this?? Like Oda clearly didn’t have to make this joke and yet??? He just makes Nami say something like that?? Take that panel out and the plot is no different, the fight remains the same and yet?? She , to me, clearly has an attraction to Kalifla, joke or not

Throughout the whole time she’s talking about Tashigi (comparing her to Bellemere) she’s just, blushing. She very clearly admires Tashigi for her courage and willingness to save the children from Punk Hazard and even goes as far as to compare her to her own mother!! Someone she loves so dearly!! You could chalk the blush up to the fact it’s cold but??? you don’t see the other characters blush like that.

Throughout ALL of this Wanda is just consuming Nami with love and affection and to me it seems like Nami is enjoying it. There’s even HEARTS from Wanda (and possibly Nami) and she just, lays there once Wanda goes back to explaining her gratitude.

Reiju sucking the poison out of Luffy and this is Nami’s reaction??? Like honestly that’s the EXACT reaction I have when I watch the scene and it’s not because I’m jealous of Reiju locking lips with Luffy I’ll tell you that. It’s no secret that I’m attracted to Reiju, and it doesn’t surprise me that Nami gives off a very similar reaction to that of which I would give too in that scenario.

Now we’re at my favourite suggestion that Nami is attracted to women.

This scene right here. Vivi is going on about the world and how amazing it must be and Nami turns around and just. STARES at her with a giant smile.  TWO panels are dedicated to this, with one being a close up. And I know that if this was her staring at a male character, people would jump on that. (I’m also probably very biased because I ship namivivi so hard you have no idea)

Which leads onto this last bit I’ll bring up

As soon as Sanji starts talking about Vivi in this way and gets in the way of Nami, she get’s pissed. This is also evident in the anime episode.

As soon as she see’s Vivi she smiles and it’s so cute. And it’s not like she’s upset that others want to see her, because she goes on to show Luffy, Chopper and Brook.

She describes her as graceful as well, and she clearly shows that she’s very proud of Vivi and what she’s accomplished (what a great girlfriend)

As the scene goes on and it quickly goes through all the characters, the other characters point them out, and yet Nami was the one to point out Vivi. Of course, she was the first to open the newspaper and see her, but she lets the others take in the pictures, almost as if she wanted to see her first and gush about her.

Of course, this in no means you must believe Nami is lesbian. It’s a head canon and we will never know unless Oda explicitly says otherwise and even then, people are allowed to have their head canons. You can interpret it how you want and how you see fit. If you don’t see her as lesbian, that’s okay. If you see her as straight, bi, pan, trans etc. that’s okay. Just as long as you don’t harass others for their head canons and ships, your insight is 100% valid.

[admin-in-residence]

How you feel matters...Usopp, Zoro, Franky, and Sanji

Request: How Usopp, Zoro, Franky and Sanji would help their S/O realize that their feelings do matter after someone puts their feelings down.

Another quick little note: Everyones feelings matter! Don't ever let anyone make you feel that your own feelings don't matter! If anyone ever needs to talk my ask/Inbox/message box is always open!

Usopp

Usopp is going to very sensitive to any changes in your attitude, he will notice anytime that you look like your feeling a little blue.

Most of the time he can lighten your mood a little bit with a classic story about the Great Captain Usopp!

So when he notices you fall into this little funk he tries to break you out of it.

However he's very confused when nothing seems to be helping and you seem to be stuck in your blue little state.

Afraid that even Usopp may ignore your feelings you tried to avoid telling him your feelings.

But there's no way that Usopp would ever ignore or put down any part of you, physical, mental, or emotional.

He will give it a few days to see if you'll come out of your sad little spell by yourself but he won't wait too long.

Late after dinner one night Usopp pulls you aside down to your cabins.

Never once does he let go of your hand even after he sits down across from you.

He's very calm and he simply asks how you've been doing.

"I notice you've been looking a little down lately..."

You try to just shrug it off, play it off as no big deal.

But Usopp knows that look...and he knows exactly how you feeling.

He gives you a small sad little smile and he gently runs the back of your hand with his thumb.

"Yeah...but we both know that's not how your really feeling isn't it Y/N..." Usopp says softly. "You and me are one in the same you know...and you certainly can't lie to a lier... "

Your silent, but also shocked to hear Usopp call himself a lier...

You can't help it when the feelings all boil over. Your eyes get a little misty and you swiftly start rubbing at them.

Usopp quickly takes a seat beside you, tucking you into his arms and laying a gentle kiss upon your head.

"It's all right Y/N...let it out...how about you tell me how your really feeling..."

You spill everything, about how you were feeling and the people ignoring your feelings.

Usopp hangs onto every word, whispering small little reassurances whenever you cut off into a short sob.

"You know your feelings matter to me Y/N. I'm always here for you...I care about you...I love you..."

He swiftly presses a kiss to your nose when you look up to meet his eye.

"Never let anyone get you done. Your feelings are important, if not to them, to me...and nobody should ever make you feel like how you feel doesn't matter.

He compliments you, fills you with words of love and the two of you talk about how you've been feeling

Time flies by quickly and you start to grow groggy.

Usopp picks you up and the two of you play together I'm bad, you falling asleep quickly while he continues talking.

"You know...you make me feel like a stronger and better person Y/N..."

Zoro

Zoro won't be as intuitive as Usopp is but don't mistake that for him not caring.

He won't notice your downtrodden mood right away or how you seem to be quiter.

However, he does notice when you start speaking less about the things you like, you speak less about how your feeling, your even speaking less in general to him.

Zoro's confused as to why you seem so distant, why your pulling away from him.

He's very worried about you and he's even a smidge bit angry that whatever is bothering you is effecting the relationship you have with him.

He's supposed to be your protector, your confadont, the person you come to when your in need of anything.

And it honestly hurts him that your not...he feels as if he's somehow failed you, like he hasn't done enough for you.

He finally breaks down one night...the night you turn away from his embrace.

"Y/N...please...God please tell me what I've done wrong! How can I fix us!?"

Your surprised when you hear his voice waver, and you sit up to look at him.

He won't hide the broken look he gives you. His eyes are tearful, and his fist are clenched tightly. However when you turn to him and he raises his hand to your cheek, you quickly lean in to his touch.

He sits up, resting his forehead to yours.

"Tell me how I can help you."

You hug him so intensely and you break.

There are tears, sobs, mussed up words mixed together as you try and explain everything to him

He never stops you, he holds you tightly listening to every word.

He's so enraged that first of all, someone has made you feel as If your own feelings don't matter...and he's so mad at himself for not trying to fix things sooner.

He rocks you tightly in his arms, reassuring you that everything you feel is valid and important, nothing you feel should ever be ignored or forgotten.

Heaven forbid you tell Zoro who made you feel like this, because he will practically jump into the sea and vow to find who ever made you so sad, who ever made you two feel so distant.

However, your touch reels him back to you and he could never leave your side.

He knows that you need him more then ever.

Every morning since that night, when he awakens and before he goes to begin his training he kisses you fiercely and tells you that your feelings are important, your important.

"Never let someone taint your feelings Y/N. I know your strong, your mind is strong, and I'll always be here by your side to reassure you of this. I love you."

Franky

Despite how it may seem, Franky is very initiative about your feelings.

He sees every high and low, and he's always there to lift your spirits.

So it's not very hard for him to tell when you start feeling pretty low.

He tries to talk to you about it, reassure you that you can always come to him no matter what he may be doing.

But you just give him a small smile, and tell him that your fine, you don't need to worry.

Franky isn't one to push you. He doesn't want you to feel pressured.

But you do notice how Franky does hug you tighter, longer. He presses more kisses to your cheeks, capture your lips with his. Little touches to your back, or grasping your hand tightly become more frequent.

Although he never speaks more of it, these small little gestures make sure you know that he's here and willing to listen whenever you need him.

Finally, one late night you find yourself unable to sleep, to stick up on thinking and feelings, and it's all right up to the tipping point.

You seek out your cyborg boyfriend, located in his workshop.

Although you don't say something when you walk in, Franky takes note of your sudden appearance, the bags under your eyes, the waver of your lip.

You take a seat somewhere clear of parts, and Franky stops what's he working on, coming to take a seat by you.

He doesn't say anything himself. But the moment he lays his hand over your own, your walls crumble.

You tell him everything, your feelings, this sudden insomnia your stuck in because of everything just building up.

Franky never says anything he just listens to everything, and only when you finally stop, breathing hard and eyes misty does he speak.

"Well who cares what they think anyways." Franky says in a puff. His arms are crossed and you can tell he is angry at the person who's made you feel this way.

He finally turns to you, his expression is harsh but full of so many emotions, ones of love and strength.

"Forget them Y/N. I'll always be here and you know no matter what I'll always accept your feelings. Everything you feel is special and important and every part of those feelings helped bring us together. You are you no matter what. And I'll always be here to remind you of that. Got it!"

You can't help but smile and laugh because this is just so Franky...and telling him everything has certainly made you feel a bit lighter again.

When he hears your laughter, and sees your brilliant smile his own face lights up and he snaps into his signature pose...

"SUPER!" He shouts, his voice ringing through his workshop and you hope that he didn't wake the others up with his shout.

"I'm so happy to see you happy!" He shouts, and you can't help but notice the wetness on his own cheeks, when you point it out he snaps back a small smile still in his face.

"What are you talking about! I'm not crying! I'm just happy that your feeling you again!"

Sanji

Sanji notices the second you start feeling low. Even if your not in the same room as him...his mellorine sensors kick in and tell him to find you.

Your surprised when you turn around to see Sanji staring intently at you.

Before you even have a second to talk to him, he leans down and swiftly sets a kiss to your forehead.

"I'm here for you...right?" He asks. You nod your head and he's off on his way again going to cook something to quell Luffys yells.

It certainly makes your heart lighter...but the feelings...the ignored feelings persists.

Sanji knows this too, and so everytime he sees you as he dashes around filling requests he quickly hugs, kisses and reassures you that he's here...come find me if you need me...

As the day goes on and you find yourself in the company of Robin and Nami you let your walls down a bit to explain how your feeling to the girls.

And Sanji listens to every single word you speak right around the corner.

Later that night, after dinner (where of course you had a specially created meal and dessert befitting a queen) you find yourself in search of Sanji in order to talk to him about how you've been feeling lately.

Except you just can't seem to find the chef and finally, even more downtrodden then before you creep down to your cabin

However your rather confused when you smell the sweet scent of your favorite candle. You open the door slowly, and are taken back in shock...

Flower petals litter your floor and bed, your favorite candles sit aflame atop your table and there's your favorite sweets upon a silver platter next to it. There's also a fresh bottle of your favorite drink sitting in ice next to two perfectly polished glasses.

You feel an arm wrap around your waist and you turn your head only to have your lips captured sweetly by your charming chef.

As he pulls away, he rests his forehead against yours. His eyes soften and he speaks so softly "I know that your feeling down...and I want you to know that I'm here. Everything your feeling is important to you and to me."

The two of you spend the night talking about your feelings, as he feeds you special treats and bestows upon you a million kisses making sure that you feel that your feelings are indeed important. As the sun rises, and you drift to sleep, Sanji lays a kiss to your temple and whispers..."Sleep tight darling, tomorrow is a new day and we'll face it together."

[zorosmoobs]

Thoughts on zoro/luffy/usopp? Just curious

oh i can STAN for that i think luffy/usopp is so fucking valid honestly. i think zosopp is. I mean it’s fine I have no thoughts on it realistically I think it’s fun. Lusopp is like meant to be if I wasn’t a zolu I’d be shilling for lusopp probably. All three together? fuck yea even BETTER deal!

[arkus-rhapsode]

Who would you say is the main/central character of FT, Natsu or Lucy?

Okay this is not a particularly easy answer, because for me both Natsu and Lucy have the qualities and meet the criteria of a main character. Like looking back at chapter 1, it’s very balanced, like it follows Lucy for the most part, but it starts getting us introduced to Natsu, both have their goals laid out in the first chapter (granted Lucy’s goal was completed in the second chapter), Natsu saves the day… So as you see this isn’t an easy answer.

Now some point to the fact that there are ties where it’s told through Lucy’s perspective and that’s true, that would be the sign of the main or point of view character. Problem that I run into with that is Mashima has this whole thing about Lucy being a writer, but it only ever serves to act as framing device for when Hiro attempts to have a slow moment. Like the the series has an ambiguous narrator so it is jarring when it’s just about Lucy, because honestly I wouldn’t mind her being the narrator for the whole series, I mean hell you could’ve spun that as what her dream or goal is, she wants to be someone who writes a great adventure based on her own experiences and through being a runaway, being in a guild gives her an outlet to do so.

But then you have Natsu who’s goal is probably the only one outside of “FT is my friends”, and you have him constantly saving the day and by the second half of the series it focused on him and Zeref, Zerf being his brother and using the power of Igneel, his father etc, but this isn’t like Rave Master. Its Fairy Tail, more than just Natsu’s story matters.

Here’s where it gets more tricky is how do we define the “main” character? Is it the most prominent one? Well both Natsu and Lucy are about equal in terms of covers they’ve been on (Natsu I think slightly more). Is the main character the one who progresses the most? Because then it would be Lucy. Sure it is slow but she clearly developed more than Natsu. Is it the character who does all the action? Well then its Natsu, but if there isn’t actual growth to it, what makes what Natsu did any different if say Elfman beat the big bad? So it’s really hard for me to say with certainty.

In all honesty I’ve always thought this about FT, Natsu and Lucy are perfect dual leads. Both get the same amount of time, both have the most over arcing events occurring to them, and both really fill the criteria for a shounen lead. Like you compare this to say One Piece, we know Luffy is the main character. It for a time focused only on him during the summit war saga, and the audience accepted that. Now say we had a whole 20-25 chapter arc all about Usopp. Like Usopp is the main character for that whole arc no one else, we can tell there’s been a massive shift because Usopp has never been the MAIN charater. But with Natsu and Lucy, we could have a whole arc where Natsu is the one focused on and then an arc after that where only Lucy would be focused on and we the audience would accept it as totally fine as both fit the role of lead so well since their first appearance,but we the audience would raise an eyebrw of like “Erza and only Erza is getting focused on, huh”.

So that’s what I think, you can make an argument about who is the Main main character out of the two for either side, and it would be valid on both sides, but for me I think the two just blend in perfectly together as leads. Y’know Natsu and Lucy are both the face of the series, I can’t imagine either one being the definitive main character over the other.