Zoro stood up, the light of the room glinting off the steel of his sword as he rested his hand on the hilt. A familiar hunger flared in his eyes, not for food, nor drink, but for something far more primal.
"Then, when do we move, Captain?" He asked, his voice calm but thick with anticipation.
Luffy didn't answer right away. He looked toward the window, the moon hanging low like a watching eye. Then, with a soft chuckle, he turned back to face them.
"The day after tomorrow," Luffy said, his grin widening. "Make sure your blades are sharp."
There was a collective spark in the air... something electric and unspoken, like lightning preparing to strike.
"It's going to be a longer trip than usual," Luffy added, swirling the dark wine in his glass. "We'll be at sea for some time, so prepare accordingly."
Zoro let out a low laugh, cracking his neck with a loud pop as he stretched his shoulders. "Tch. Finally. I've been waiting to see what kind of monsters the Emperors have under their command."
He looked over with a lazy grin. "Think any of them are like Hawkeye?"
Luffy raised an eyebrow. "They're not Mihawk. But they're not far behind either. Some of them might even surprise you."
Zoro's grin only widened. "Good. I like surprises."
Across the room, the women shared glances, and then the tension in the air broke into excitement.
Kuina stepped forward first, brushing her hair back as her eyes gleamed with anticipation. "I've been itching for something real. It's about time we tested our blades on opponents that can actually push back."
Gion smirked from where she leaned against the doorframe. "Don't hold back too much, or they'll never even know what hit them."
"I wouldn't mind breaking the bones of one of Kaido's so-called Calamities," Hina said, exhaling slowly, her long pink hair cascading down her back. "They're all bark, no bite. I want to hear one of them scream under my boot."
Ain remained calm, but her eyes shimmered with silent intensity. "We've trained longer and harder than anyone. If we can't face them now, then what was the point of all of this?"
Even Kujaku, usually composed and polite in front of others, couldn't hide the tremor of excitement in her voice. "I want to see what it's like to fight someone who's ruled the sea… and remind them why the tides are changing."
The entire room seemed to ignite with energy.
Luffy, taking it all in, felt that familiar satisfaction coil inside his chest.
His crew, the personal circle he had forged with his own hands, trained in the Time Chamber for years that the world would never know about, stood ready. They had been crafted for chaos and sculpted for destruction.
And now the leash was coming off.
"You've all grown strong," He said, his voice rich and steady. "But strength only matters when it's tested. And the battlefield we're about to walk into... is where real monsters are."
They stared at him, six elite warriors, eyes glowing like embers waiting for flame.
"You want the thrill of blood, blades, and power?" He asked, stepping forward.
"Hell yeah!" Zoro barked, clapping his hand against the hilt of his sword. "Let's shake the whole damn New World!"
The women raised their glasses, cups, and even weapons in hand, their voices overlapping.
"To Luffy!"
"To the hunt!"
"To blood!"
The clinks of glass met the rising tension.
Finally, after enjoying themselves, they began to leave, one by one, smiles still lingering on their lips and hearts beating faster than when they'd arrived.
Zoro was the first to head out, saying he wanted to sharpen his swords with a toothy grin that promised carnage.
Ain followed, her mind already calculating formations and tactics.
Gion, playful even in her departure, kissed Luffy's cheek and whispered something only he could hear—something that made him chuckle deep in his throat.
Hina gave a polite nod, lingering at the door with a glance that spoke volumes, before vanishing into the corridor's shadows.
And finally, Kujaku, red-faced and flushed, bowed her head.
"Good night... Master," She whispered, a soft tremor in her voice as she turned and left.
The door closed behind her with a soft click.
The moment they closed the door, Luffy barely had a second to react before Kuina crashed into him, her body molding against his as she slammed him against the wall, her lips sealing over his in a kiss so fierce, so desperate, it stole his breath.
Her hands gripped his hair tightly, tugging him down to deepen the kiss, as if she couldn't get enough of him. Her body pressed against him, soft curves meeting hard muscle, and then—a slow, deliberate grind of her hips against his thigh.
A muffled whimper escaped her lips, her frustration clear.
Luffy let out a low chuckle against her mouth, gripping her waist firmly, possessively.
"Damn, Kuina, you're acting like you haven't had me in years," He teased, his voice husky.
She broke away just enough to smirk up at him, her breath hot and ragged.
"Feels like it," She murmured, rolling her hips against his leg again, her thighs trembling slightly at the friction. "I've been thinking about this day for years, Captain… You have no idea what you do to me."
His eyes darkened, his smirk turning downright wicked. "Oh, I have an idea, alright."
In one swift motion, he spun them around, flipping their positions and slamming her back against the wall. His knee slid between her thighs, pressing just enough to make her suck in a breath. He pinned her wrists above her head with one hand, his other gripping her waist tightly, pressing her flush against him.
"You're being a little too greedy," He murmured against her ear, dragging his lips along her jaw before biting down just enough to make her shudder. "Is this how my good little slut behaves when she's desperate?"
Kuina gasped, arching into him, her body thrumming with heat.
"You make me desperate," She admitted, her voice breathy, shameless. She wriggled slightly against his grip, only to whimper when he held her in place. "So what are you gonna do about it, Luffy~?"
Luffy grinned, slowly, teasingly rolling his hips against her. "Tame you, obviously."
Kuina moaned softly, her nails digging into his shoulders. "Then stop teasing and do it already."
His grip on her tightened. "Oh, sweetheart," He purred, his voice low and full of promise, "You just signed yourself up for a very long night."
Luffy didn't waste any time. His lips crashed into hers, claiming her with a hunger that sent a shiver down Kuina's spine. She moaned into his mouth, pressing herself harder against him, her petite frame molding against his broad, muscular chest.
Her hands were already tugging at his shirt, desperate and needy, nails raking over his abs as she peeled it off.
Luffy smirked against her lips, breaking the kiss just long enough to yank it over his head and toss it aside.
"Impatient, aren't you?" He teased, his voice dark with amusement.
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