Zoro heard the noises from the crow's nest & decided to go for help "Oi, Chakka! Can you handle this bastard for a while?" asked Zoro as he held his swords tightly to block the counter attack.
"Oh Roronoa Zoro is running from a fight! "Exclaimed the red-haired swordsman.
"I am just giving you a short break." Replied Zoro with a smirk, and headed to where his friends were trapped.
Koza & te three ladies were getting very tired of fighting these stubborn pirates 'Damn it! I can't let them take Vivi.' Thought Koza as he heard his panting echoing in his ears.
"Don't space out in a fight you moron! " Yelled a pirate as he jumped on Koza and moved his sword perpendicular to the blond man, who was paralyzed thanks to exhaustion.
"KOZA WATCH OUT! " Screamed Vivi at her friend.
The pirate's sword was blocked by Zoro's "Tech! You weak piece of trash, what do you think you're doing attacking a helpless man like him." Said Zoro in a monotonous tone, his eyes moving into Koza's direction. "If you want a fight, you just could've asked me." Said Zoro, licking his lips dangerously.
"Ro…Roronoa Zoro!" whispered the pirate in fear dropping his sword & retreating away from the green haired monster. Zoro's mere presence scared the rest of the pirate group & forced them out of the crow's nest.
"Zoro!" whispered Vivi softly, still in shock 'His strength … it is … overwhelming! 'Thought the princess, feeling her heart skips a beat.
Zoro returned his sword to its sheath & turned his head towards Vivi "Are you alright, Vivi?" asked Zoro in a deep voice. Vivi nodded gently.
"RETREAT! " Yelled some pirates from the Mohawk's ship & soon all the invading pirates disappeared from the Thousand Sunny.
Usopp, Brook, and Franky grabbed Luffy & jumped back to the Sunny "Mmm... what is wrog with them?" asked Luffy in a confused tone & scratched his head.
"I...I don't know! "Said Usopp "Maybe they feared my wrath, ME THE GREAT CAPTAIN USOPP!" shouted Usopp with glory, the others only stared blankly at him.
On the crow's nest , Koza stood up and returned his glasses to their previous stable position over his nose bridge "What are you doing here?" asked the blond swordsman angrily.
"Saving your sorry ass" replied Zoro simply, not looking at him.
"Well, I didn't need your help" replied Koza firmly.
"Really! You looked like you needed help. You couldn't save yourself, and more importantly" Zoro turned his gaze toward Koza "you couldn't protect Vivi." A steely eye stared at Koza, threatening.
"SHUT UP YOU FILTHY PIRATE!"Yelled Koza , throwing his fist at Zoro. Zoro easily blocked the punch & tightened his grip around Koza's fist, almost crushing his bones.
"Is this is your way of thanking me. "Said Zoro coldly.
Koza pulled his hand and pulled his sword out of its sheath "Fight me." Said the blond man challengingly.
"With pleasure" replied Zoro licking his sword in a monsterous way.
The two highly skilled sowrdme started their battle , it took him few seconds to prove he was superior to his opponent in this fight , Zoro smiled victoriously when he sent Koza flying.
"So soon " said Zoro mockingly.
"It is not over yet , pirate" replied Koza angirly nearly spiiting the last word. He managed to get on his feet again , completely ignoring the current state he was in , he tightened his grip around his sword's handle and attacked Zoro , the latter blocked the attack with one sword without moving a step from his original spot.
"Come on Koza , this can't be all you've got , you haven't even moved me from where I stood." Stated Zoro calmly.
Luffy & others headed to the crow's nest to witness the fight that started minutes ago ; Luffy , excited , cheered loudly for Zoro .
Sanji , lighting a cigarette , cursed the damn marimo for being stupid enough to fight an ally , he knew he didn't consider Koza as a friend .
Franky tried to calm the two men down when Robin placed a hand to his mechanical shoulder to stop from moving any further , telling him it was their own battle to finish.
Chopper & Usopp helped Nami & Vivi , who were yelling at the two men to stop the silly fight , but of course their screams were in vain.
Zoro launched an attack that caused Koza to fall on the ground and drop his sword , Zoro pointed the tip of his sword towards Koza neck , stopping only an inch far when he heard Vivi's pleads to stop this empty fight.
The green haired swordsman raised his gaze & looked at the angry princess , he placed his sword back into its sheath and walked out of the crow's nest without a word to anyone.
Vivi moved towards Koza and grabbed his collar "What is wrong with you? He saved us ." she yelled at her friend.
Igram went to the nest when he heard the princess's yells "Vivi-sama are you alright?" asked the worried old man , but Vivi din't answer & went to find Zoro.
Soon everyone left the crow's nest , and Igram helped Koza to his feet "Why did you challenge him , Koza?" asked Igram.
"I can't stand him ! I can't let him take her away from me Igram , she is the love of my life." Replied the wounded Koza.
"Drop it Koza , you know she loves him ." spoke Igram quietly.
Koza pushed himself away from Igram and stared at him " You approve this ?" asked the wounded swordsman , Igram opened his mouth to protest but Luffy's voice interrupted.
"Oi ! You guys ! " yelled the rubber captain . "I remembered something I think is important . " continued Luffy.
"The captain of the Mohawk pirates wore a necklace with gemstones." Said Luffy innocently.
"WHY DIDN'T YOU MENTION THAT EARLIER !" Yelled everyone on board of the Sunny.
"We'll chase them in the morning , it is getting late now." Replied Nami sighing.
Vivi walked throughtout the ship looking for Zoro , instead she found Koza on the deck. "Koza we need to talk" said the princess.
"There is nothing to talk about , Vivi." Replied Koza without looking at her.
"There is lots to talk about , Koza" said Vivi quietly.
"What was all this about?" asked Vivi in a confused tone. "Why did you punch him ? Why did you challenge him?" continued the blue haired royalty.
"Because I can't stand him ! Everytime I try to impress you , he shows up & ruins everything." Replied Koza.
"Why do you want to impress me , Koza?" asked Vivi , now more confused than before.
"Because …. I love you , Vivi" answered Koza with a gently smile forming on his lips. Vivi sighed and smiled a small smile. Koza gulped and moved his hand and dared to touch a lock of her hair to push it off her face , but , to his unfortune , Vivi backed away from him.
"Koza , you are my best friend , and am afraid that I … have no romantic feelings for neither you nor Zoro , so no need to fight him anymore." She lied & he knew she was lying.
"Yeah right" said Koza sarcastically " That's why you kissed him." Continued the blond man.
"This…This was an unintended kiss ! and this none of your business Koza , I can kiss whoever I want." Replied Vivi angirly and walked away from him.
Vivi went back to the girl's comaprtment and lied quietly on her bed , careful not to wake her lady friends. She thought about what Koza told her , she thought about hat night at the crow's nest , that damn sweet night as thought the princess. Vivi sighed and closed her eyes , remembering Zoro's warm lips crushed passionately against hers , her soft breasts squeezed against his toned chest , and his skilled hands against the skin of her thighs . She shook her head and opened her eyes , an attempt to stop those sexy memories from crawling back to her mind.