The Straw Hats stood frozen, still reeling from the devastating loss of Zoro. Luffy’s fists were clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white. Nami looked visibly shaken, her face pale, and Usopp’s legs quivered as he stared at the distant figure of Zoro, now standing alongside Foxy with a smug grin on his face.
"Zoro… no," Luffy whispered, his voice hoarse with disbelief. "He can’t really be…"
Nami shook her head, her voice trembling. "We have to get him back, Luffy. We can't just leave him like this."
"But how?" Chopper cried, tears forming in his eyes. "That machine… it’s turned him into someone we don’t even know."
As the reality of Zoro's transformation set in, Foxy’s voice broke through their despair. "What's the matter, Straw Hats? Still in shock? I told you—this Davy Back Fight would be your downfall." He grinned, savoring every second of their torment.
Luffy growled, his usual carefree demeanor replaced by a seething anger. "We’re not done yet, Foxy. We’ll win Zoro back. I don’t care what tricks you pull."
Foxy's smile widened, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "Oh, I wouldn’t be so sure of that, Straw Hat. The next game is going to be much more interesting… especially with your precious Zoro fighting against you."
The words hit the Straw Hat crew like a hammer. Their eyes widened, and they turned toward Foxy in disbelief.
"What?" Sanji barked, his eyes narrowing in suspicion. "You’re going to make Zoro fight us?"
Foxy shrugged, his smirk never faltering. "What better way to seal the deal? Zoro's already pledged his loyalty to me. Why not let him prove it in the Groggy Ring?"
Luffy clenched his fists tighter, shaking with rage. "You won't get away with this!"
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The Groggy Ring Trap: The Second Game Begins
The rules of the Groggy Ring were simple: it was a brutal mix of rugby and combat. The goal was to get the ball into the enemy's goal, but fighting was encouraged—brutality, even more so. Luffy, Sanji, and Chopper prepared themselves for battle, their expressions grim as they stared across the field at the enemy team.
And there he was—Zoro, standing proudly alongside the monstrous Groggy Monsters, his swords gleaming under the sunlight. He was no longer the Zoro they knew. His posture was relaxed, almost cocky, and his eyes, once filled with fierce determination, were now cold and devoid of the warmth that had defined him.
"I can’t believe this," Sanji muttered, lighting a cigarette with a trembling hand. "Zoro, of all people…"
"Get ready," Luffy said, his voice steely. "Zoro or not, we have to win this."
As the whistle blew to start the match, the Straw Hats rushed forward with everything they had. Sanji’s kicks were swift and precise, Luffy's speed was unmatched, and Chopper, using his different forms, barreled through the field with raw strength. But every time they seemed to gain ground, Zoro was there.
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Zoro’s Betrayal
Zoro moved with deadly precision, cutting off every attack the Straw Hats made. Each swing of his swords was calculated, and every strike was meant to belittle them, to break their spirit. As he deflected Sanji’s kick, he gave a cold, mocking smile.
"You're too slow, Cook," Zoro sneered, pushing Sanji back with a force that sent him skidding across the field. "If this is the best you can do, no wonder Foxy’s already won."
Sanji’s eyes flared with anger, and he launched himself at Zoro again, his leg blazing with heat. "Shut up! I’ll kick your head in and knock some sense back into you!"
But Zoro effortlessly blocked the attack, his swords crossing in front of him. He leaned in, his voice dripping with contempt. "You really think you stand a chance against me now? Against Foxy? You’re nothing, Sanji. We’re nothing compared to him."
Sanji gritted his teeth, sweat beading on his forehead. "What the hell are you talking about? What about your dream? What about becoming the world’s greatest swordsman?"
Zoro’s grin widened. "My dream doesn’t matter anymore. The only thing that matters is serving Captain Foxy. He’s stronger than any of us, smarter, and I’m proud to fight for him. What’s your dream worth, Sanji? Some stupid ocean? You’ll never find the All Blue, and even if you did, it wouldn’t compare to what Foxy’s offering."
Luffy, who had been fighting off the Groggy Monsters, overheard Zoro’s words and felt a pang of betrayal cut through him. "Zoro!" he shouted, his voice raw with emotion. "This isn’t you! Don’t talk like that!"
Zoro turned his gaze to Luffy, his eyes narrowing. "This is me, Luffy. And I see things more clearly now. Foxy’s shown me what real loyalty is. You? You’re nothing but a distraction."
Luffy’s fists trembled with fury, but he didn’t respond. His heart ached as he realized just how deep the mind control had taken hold.
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A Brutal Fight
The match continued with increasing intensity. Zoro was relentless, his attacks swift and merciless. Sanji, Luffy, and Chopper fought with everything they had, but Zoro anticipated their every move. He taunted them at every opportunity.
"You’re all so weak," Zoro jeered as he blocked one of Luffy’s punches with ease. "Why do you even bother? You’ll never be as strong as Foxy. You’ll never be as smart or as cunning. He’s leagues above you."
Sanji, his pride wounded, lunged at Zoro again. "I’ll shut that big mouth of yours!"
Zoro dodged effortlessly, slicing the ball away from Luffy’s grasp with a swift movement. "You’re pathetic, Sanji. Do you really think you can win against me? Against Foxy’s crew? The sooner you realize how insignificant you are, the better."
Chopper, in his Heavy Point form, charged at Zoro, his eyes filled with desperation. "Zoro! Please, stop this! We’re your friends!"
But Zoro didn’t hesitate. With a flick of his wrist, he sent Chopper crashing into the ground, the weight of his blow shaking the field. "Friends? You were never my friends. Foxy’s my captain now. He’s the one I’ll fight for."
The Straw Hat crew felt their hearts sink lower with every word. Zoro’s betrayal wasn’t just physical—it was emotional. He was cutting them down with his words as much as with his swords.
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Sanji’s Fall
Despite their best efforts, the Straw Hats found themselves on the losing end. Every time they tried to gain the upper hand, Zoro was there to stop them, his attacks growing fiercer and his words crueler. Finally, with one last push, Foxy’s team scored the final point, sealing the victory.
The Foxy Pirates erupted into cheers, and Foxy himself strutted across the field, his grin wider than ever. "Well, well! Looks like you’ve lost again, Straw Hats. And you know what that means." He turned to Sanji with a devilish gleam in his eye. "I think I’ll take the cook this time."
Sanji’s heart sank, but he stood tall, refusing to show any fear. "You think you can break me like you did Zoro? Over my dead body."
Foxy chuckled. "Oh, don’t worry. I have something much worse planned for you."
Sanji was dragged to the machine, his protests falling on deaf ears. The moment the device clamped onto his head, his mind was flooded with strange, foreign thoughts. The resistance he had felt melted away, replaced by a calm acceptance. His old dreams, his passion for cooking, his pursuit of the All Blue—all of it seemed so far away now, like distant memories from another life.
When the machine powered down, Sanji stood still for a moment, his eyes empty. Then, slowly, a serene smile spread across his face.
"I see now," Sanji said, his voice soft but filled with certainty. "My dreams… they don’t matter anymore. Nothing matters except Captain Foxy. I’m nothing compared to him."
He turned to Foxy, bowing deeply. "Thank you for choosing me, Captain. I’m proud to serve you."
The Straw Hats stared in horror as their cook, their friend, pledged his loyalty to Foxy without a trace of the defiance he had shown before.
Zoro, standing nearby, watched with a smirk. "Welcome to the crew, Sanji."
Sanji glanced at Zoro, his expression serene. "I should have realized it sooner. Everything we fought for… it was meaningless. Foxy’s the only one worth fighting for."
Zoro nodded. "You’ll see, the longer you serve him, the clearer it becomes. Foxy’s the strongest, the smartest. We were fools to think we could fight against him."
As they walked toward Foxy, Sanji caught a glimpse of his reflection in the water. The Foxy Pirates uniform he now wore gleamed in the sunlight, the gaudy colors once so repulsive now filled him with pride.
Zoro noticed the look and chuckled. "Funny, isn’t it? We used to think this uniform was ridiculous."
Sanji nodded, his fingers brushing against the fabric. "But now… it feels right. I’m proud to wear it. It shows who we serve, and I wouldn’t have it any other way."
"Neither would I," Zoro agreed, adjusting his own uniform with a sense of pride. "This is what we were meant for. To serve Foxy."
The two exchanged a look, their bond as Foxy’s loyal soldiers stronger than ever.
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The Aftermath
The Straw Hat crew could only watch in silence as Zoro and Sanji, once their closest comrades, stood side by side with Foxy, their eyes filled with devotion to a captain they once despised.
Luffy’s fists trembled at his sides, his heart heavy with the weight of their loss. "This… this isn’t over," he muttered through gritted teeth. "I’ll get them back. I swear, I’ll get them back."
But as Foxy’s laughter echoed across the field, Luffy knew in his heart that it would only get harder from here.
The Davy Back Fight was far from over—and Foxy had already claimed two of his most valuable crew members.
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