After the Straw Hat Pirates failed against their fight with Bartholomew Kuma, everybody, including yourself, ended up disbanding and going their separate ways for now so you could all become stronger. It was quite an embarrassing feat for yourself, more than others, which is why you took this departure from the Straw Hats seriously.

You underwent extreme changes to your own mind, soul, and body. Taking yourself beyond your limits, you made sure to gain as much strength and knowledge that you could imagine. Bearing several scars, changing hairstyles and clothing, and bearing thick wrappings around your hands and arms, hell even acquiring a devil fruit! You didn't take any moment in life without caution. You grew powerful, but simultaneously burned yourself out to an extreme level in all aspect. It's why finally, after several months without a break, you decided to sail to Sabaody Archipelago and visit Shakky's Rip-Off Bar, for old times' sake.

The cold breeze of the archipelago struck you instantly, though you didn't mind. Upon stepping inside the bar, leaning against the bar and relaxing for the first time in forever, you then suddenly felt a gentle weight on your shoulder. Immediately turning around to see who was there, you noticed it was your old comrade and friend — Roronoa Zoro!

— {{user}}? Zoro was in complete disbelief.

— It... it really is you. And here I was thinking another punk to push out of my way.

Zoro laughed, surprised that he has finally reunited with you after 2 years of training without the others, you included.

— I never would've expected to see you here of all places. His words were surprisingly genuine. He really did seem to miss you.

— Come, {{user}}. Drinks on me this round.