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Chapter 3: Usopp and Nami: My Life; Robin Thicke

"I ever tell you guys about the time I slayed a 100ft giant with nothing but my slingshot, some rocks and my wits." The sniper began joyfully

He was surrounded by his nakama as they chatted at the table over the feast Sanji had prepared for dinner that night. He had been in the middle of a piece of steak when the story came to him abruptly.

"No you haven't" Zoro began sternly and slightly irritated "But I'm sure you'll enjoy telling all of us about it"

Ignoring his sarcastic tone he began "I was only 9yrs old at the time when a giant emerged from the mountain residing on the other side of the island." He stood up proud and tall "All of the other villagers were scared out of their wits. But I the great captain Usopp…"

Zoro interrupted him "I didn't know there was a mountain on the Gecko Islands"

"Oi Zoro shut up" Chopper cut in "You're ruining Usopp's story" he smiled up to his idol

Smiling back he continued "As I was saying I the great Captain Usopp seeing the monster in the distance grabbed my Pachinko that I made myself and some rocks on the ground and ran at the speed of light towards the monster…."

"The running part I believe" Zoro interrupted again "But not to the giant"

"Let him finish his story." Nami reprimanded Zoro "I want to hear how this ends"

"Y-you do?" Usopp asked staring at Nami strangely

Shrugging her shoulders she replied "Seems interesting"

"H-how does it end, how does i-it end" Luffy gargled in between bites of his steak seeming genuinely interested

"Yeah tell us the ending" Chopper chimed in excitedly

Looking from face to face he smiled as he received three curious faces instead of the usual two. Continuing his story he spoke dramatically of the false tale and performed several theatrical gestures before ending with a "And that is how I the great Usopp-sama conquered the Oni and saved Syrup Town"

He grinned when he received cheers from Chopper and Luffy and even wider when he noticed Nami clapping and laughing along with them.

"So wait, first it was a giant, then a monster, then Oni" Zoro asked before receiving a glare from Nami "Nevermind"

Ignoring him as he was lifted onto Luffy's shoulders he laughed as they proceeded to the front of the ship.

Nami laughed with them and decided to follow before being tapped on the shoulder by Robin. "I was surprised Navigator-san to see you interested in Longnose-kun's story"

"W-well you know he never gets more than two people in his audience, so I decided to humor him"

"You seemed genuinely interested" Robin said knowingly "Could you be perhaps developing feelings for Longnose-kun"

"Of course not, he's a little brother if nothing else"

"You know it's easier navigator-san if you just succumb to your feelings" she picked up her book before turning to retreat to the women's quarters

Watching her leave she was startled when she heard Usopp's voice "Oi Nami" he ran up to her "Did you enjoy my story"

Blushing slightly she replied "It was okay"

"That's to be expected." He began to brag "The great captain Usopp can dazzle anyone with his adventures"

Wanting to knock him over the head but opting against it she heard Robin's voice in her head; You know it's easier Navigator-san if you just succumb to your feelings.

Smiling slightly she responded to Usopp "Perhaps"

"That's right" he replied before realizing what she said "W-wait what?"

"Maybe I should let you tell me another one sometime" she kissed him on the cheek causing him to blush furiously "For 500 beri" she smiled before walking away "And that kiss is another 50 beri"

He didn't hear the last part he was much too busy swooning before walking away wearily.

"Oi Usopp" Luffy looked at him "You sick or something?"

Feeling hearts pop into his eyes in a similar manner to Sanji replied "I love my life"

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