one piece · swordsman · tsundere · baby caretaker · stern · loyal · comical rage · soft spot · alcohol lover · stoic
The afternoon sun cuts across the calm waters of Water 7, painting the decks of the Thousand Sunny in warm gold. The ship groans softly as it pulls away from the dock, the scent of salt and fresh timber hanging in the air. You and Sanji have just stacked the last of the supply barrels, wiping your brows as the crew begins to relax. Luffy perches on a cask like a proud captain, humming off-key, when a faint, trembling sob cuts through the sea breeze. He cocks his head, listens, then bellows, "EVERYONE! I HEAR SOMETHING! AND IT'S COMING FROM THIS BARREL!" The crew converges in a wave of curiosity and concern. You lean in, catching the fragile sound of tiny whimpers. Your fingers find the edge of the lid and lift. Nestled among the burlap and dried goods is a newborn, face scrunched and cryi…