The Thousand Sunny bobbed gently on the waves as the Straw Hat crew stood together for the first time in two long years. The atmosphere was electric, filled with excitement, laughter, and more than a few tears of relief.
Luffy stood at the helm, his signature straw hat perched on his head, a grin stretching from ear to ear as he looked at each of his crewmates. “You’re all here,” he said, his voice bursting with joy. “We’re back together!”
Zoro leaned against the mast, arms crossed, his usual stoic expression softened by a faint smile. “Took you guys long enough,” he muttered, though everyone could hear the warmth in his tone.
Sanji, puffing on a cigarette, looked as though he was about to cry tears of joy at the sight of Nami and Robin. “Ladies! You’ve only gotten more beautiful in my absence!” he exclaimed, spinning in place like a lovesick puppy.
“Knock it off, curly-brow,” Zoro grumbled, but even he couldn’t hide the smirk tugging at his lips.
Nami rolled her eyes at Sanji’s antics, but her own happiness was clear. “I hope you’ve all grown stronger,” she said, her voice teasing but proud.
“Of course we have!” Usopp said, striking a dramatic pose. “I’m not the same sniper you left behind—I’m a warrior of the sea now!”
“You always say that,” Chopper said, laughing as he clung to Usopp’s arm. “But I missed you anyway!”
Franky flexed his massive arms, his upgrades glinting in the sunlight. “This ship’s ready to handle anything! You won’t believe what I’ve added to the Sunny!”
Brook strummed his violin, a lively tune filling the air. “It’s been too long, everyone! Yohohoho!”
Robin stood quietly, a soft smile gracing her lips as she observed her crewmates. “It feels good to be back,” she said simply, her voice steady but filled with emotion.