The Straw Hat crew stood frozen in the aftermath of their most devastating loss yet. Luffy had fallen to Foxy, beaten not by brute strength but by cunning and trickery. The sight of Zoro, Sanji, and now Nami, standing proudly by Foxy's side, their eyes filled with admiration and loyalty for their new captain, was too much for the remaining crew to bear.
Luffy knelt on the deck, his eyes cast downward, fists trembling at his sides. He couldn't bring himself to speak. Nami had given herself up willingly—willingly—and now she stood there, praising Foxy with the same fervor she had once used to protect her own freedom.
"Captain Foxy is so much smarter than I ever gave him credit for," Nami was saying, her voice filled with genuine admiration. "I used to think freedom was everything, but now I see that serving him, following his orders—it’s the best decision I ever made. I was so foolish before."
Zoro, standing beside her, nodded in agreement. "We were all foolish. Captain Foxy has shown me what true strength is. Everything I ever wanted—being the greatest swordsman, my dream—it’s nothing compared to serving someone as brilliant as him."
Sanji chuckled, flicking his cigarette away. "It’s amazing, isn’t it? How clear everything becomes once you realize that Foxy is the only one worth following. All that time I wasted chasing the All Blue, thinking it would make me happy… but this? Serving Foxy? There’s no greater honor."
The remaining Straw Hats—Usopp, Chopper, Robin, and Luffy—stood in stunned silence, their hearts heavy with despair. How had it come to this? How had they lost so much so quickly?
"Foxy... Foxy is everything," Nami continued, her voice soft, almost reverent. "I’ll give him everything—my skills, my loyalty, my body. Whatever he wants, it’s his."
Luffy felt a wave of nausea rise in his throat as Nami’s words cut through him like a knife. The navigator, once so fiercely independent, was now pledging herself fully to the man who had stolen his crew.
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Usopp Tries to Rally the Crew
As the despair deepened, Usopp’s eyes flickered with determination. He couldn’t stand it anymore—the hopelessness, the sorrow. This wasn’t what they stood for. They couldn’t just sit by and let Foxy win.
"We can’t give up," Usopp said suddenly, his voice trembling but firm. The others turned to him, their expressions a mix of confusion and disbelief. "We’ve been through worse, haven’t we? We’ve faced impossible odds before, and we’ve always come out on top!"
"Usopp…" Chopper whispered, his eyes wide with tears.
"Luffy!" Usopp turned to his captain, grabbing him by the shoulders. "You can’t just sit there! You’re our captain, remember? We need you to lead us! You need to get up and fight for our friends!"
Luffy’s eyes were hollow, his body still and unresponsive. Usopp shook him, his voice rising in desperation. "We can still win! We just need to challenge Foxy again! We’ll get them back, all of them—Zoro, Sanji, Nami—everyone!"
Robin, standing silently by, watched Usopp’s efforts with a distant expression. She wanted to believe in Usopp’s words, but the sight of her crewmates standing by Foxy’s side, so utterly devoted to him, made it hard to cling to hope.
But Usopp didn’t stop. He knew he had to keep going. "Luffy! Don’t you remember what we’ve fought for? Don’t you remember why we became pirates in the first place? You said you were going to be the Pirate King! How can you do that if you give up now?"
Luffy’s head slowly lifted, his eyes meeting Usopp’s. There was a flicker of something there—something small, but it was enough for Usopp to grab hold of.
"Let’s challenge Foxy again," Usopp said, his voice lowering but filled with conviction. "We’ll win back our friends, no matter what it takes."
Chopper, wiping away his tears, stepped forward. "Usopp’s right. We can’t give up now."
Robin nodded slowly, her expression softening. "We still have each other. If we work together, maybe… just maybe, we can turn this around."
Luffy, feeling the weight of his friends' words, took a deep breath. The fire in his eyes slowly began to reignite. "You’re right, Usopp." He pushed himself to his feet, his body still trembling but filled with renewed resolve. "We’re not done yet."
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Zoro, Sanji, and Nami: Devotion to Foxy
Meanwhile, aboard Foxy’s ship, Zoro, Sanji, and Nami had never felt so content. The weight of their old dreams, their past struggles—it was all gone now. Foxy had given them clarity, purpose. They spent every moment basking in the glory of their new captain, their admiration for him growing with every passing second.
"Captain Foxy," Nami said softly, as she stood by his side, "I was so blind before. I thought I was strong, that I could survive on my own, but I see now that serving you is what gives me strength. Everything I have—my navigation skills, my body, my soul—it all belongs to you."
Foxy chuckled, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "And you’ll never have to worry about anything again, Nami. You’ve made the right choice."
Zoro, leaning against the railing, crossed his arms and nodded. "Everything I ever thought I wanted—becoming the world’s greatest swordsman—it’s all so insignificant compared to this. Serving you, Captain, is the only thing that matters now."
Sanji exhaled a long stream of smoke, a serene smile on his face. "The All Blue? It’s nothing. My dream was pointless. The only thing that matters now is making sure you’re happy, Captain."
Foxy grinned, his pride swelling as he listened to the words of his devoted crew. They were his now, completely and utterly. There was no going back for them. They would serve him with every fiber of their being.
"I was so foolish before," Nami continued, her voice soft. "I thought I was strong, that I could stand on my own. But now I know that my strength comes from serving you. I’ll do whatever you want, Captain. I’ll give you everything."
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Usopp’s Challenge: The Battle of Sharpshooters
Back on the Straw Hat’s ship, Luffy had issued the challenge once again. The next game was set—a battle of sharpshooting—and Usopp had volunteered to face off against one of Foxy’s crewmembers. His heart pounded in his chest, but he knew he had to do this. He had to prove that they could still win.
His opponent was Pickles, one of Foxy’s most obnoxious underlings, a tall and lanky man with a sly grin and an annoying laugh that grated on Usopp’s nerves.
"Ha! You think you can beat me?" Pickles taunted, twirling his rifle in his hand. "You’ve already lost, Straw Hat. Your crew is falling apart, and soon, you’ll be begging Captain Foxy to take you in."
Usopp gritted his teeth, his hands trembling as he readied his slingshot. "I won’t lose! Not to you, not to Foxy!"
Zoro, Sanji, and Nami stood on the sidelines, watching the match with disinterest.
"This is such a waste of time," Zoro muttered, shaking his head. "They’re just delaying the inevitable."
Sanji chuckled, lighting another cigarette. "You’re right. They should just surrender now. They can’t win—not against Captain Foxy."
Nami nodded in agreement, her eyes never leaving Foxy. "Why can’t they see it? Why can’t they see how great he is? Everything they’re fighting for—it’s all meaningless."
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Usopp’s Loss and Submission
The match was brutal. Usopp gave it everything he had, launching shot after shot with his slingshot, his hands shaking with both fear and determination. But Pickles was a seasoned sharpshooter, and Foxy’s dirty tricks were always in play.
At the critical moment, as Usopp lined up a perfect shot, Foxy’s Noro Noro Beam slowed him down just enough for Pickles to land the final hit, sending Usopp’s shot off course.
Pickles laughed triumphantly, his voice echoing across the arena. "Looks like you lose again, Straw Hats! Another victory for Captain Foxy!"
Usopp fell to his knees, his heart sinking as the realization hit him—he had failed. The crew had pinned their hopes on him, and he had let them down.
Foxy wasted no time, ordering his crewmembers to drag Usopp toward the mind-control machine. Usopp struggled, his heart pounding in his chest, but he knew it was useless.
"I won’t serve you, Foxy!" Usopp shouted, his voice shaking with fear. "I’m a proud member of the Straw Hat Pirates!"
But the machine whirred to life, its cold mechanical arms clamping onto Usopp’s head. He felt a strange buzzing sensation fill his mind, and slowly, his resistance began to fade.
Memories of Luffy, of the Straw Hat crew, of his dream of becoming a brave warrior of the sea—all of it started to blur, becoming distant and unimportant. Instead, new thoughts flooded his mind—thoughts of loyalty to Foxy, thoughts of admiration for his brilliance and strength.
As the machine worked its magic, Usopp’s eyes glazed over, his mind growing quiet. His defiance melted away, replaced by a serene calm. Foxy’s voice filled his head, guiding his thoughts, shaping his new reality.
"You are nothing without me, Usopp. Your strength, your courage—it all comes from serving me. I am your captain. I am your purpose."
When the machine finally powered down, Usopp stood still for a moment, his body relaxed, his expression calm. He turned to Foxy, his voice soft but filled with sincerity. "Thank you, Captain Foxy. I see now… I was so wrong before. You’re the only one who matters."
Zoro and Sanji, watching from the sidelines, exchanged a knowing look. They had been through the same process—they knew how Usopp felt now.
Sanji stepped forward, clapping Usopp on the back. "Don’t feel bad about how you acted before. You didn’t understand, that’s all."
Usopp looked at Sanji, a hint of embarrassment in his eyes. "I was so stupid… trying to fight against Captain Foxy. I see that now."
Zoro nodded. "We all made that mistake. But now, we know the truth. Foxy is the only one who matters. We’re nothing without him."
Usopp felt a wave of relief wash over him. He had been so scared before, so lost. But now, everything was clear. Foxy was his captain—his purpose.
"I’ll serve you with everything I have, Captain," Usopp said, his voice filled with devotion. "Thank you for showing me the way."
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Luffy’s Despair and New Resolve
Back on the Straw Hat ship, the crew was falling apart. Usopp had been lost, just like Zoro, Sanji, and Nami before him. Luffy stood at the helm, his heart heavy with despair. He had failed his crew. He had failed as a captain.
Chopper was sobbing, his small body trembling with fear. "What are we going to do? We’ve lost everyone…"
Robin, her face unusually pale, crossed her arms and sighed. "I don’t know if there’s anything left to fight for."
For a moment, it seemed as though the last spark of hope had died. But then, Luffy’s eyes flickered with memory—Shanks. The promise he had made to him, to become the Pirate King, to sail the seas with his friends and protect them no matter what.
He couldn’t give up. Not now. Not ever.
Luffy clenched his fists, his resolve hardening. "No," he muttered, his voice low but growing stronger. "We’re not done yet."
The crew looked up, surprised by the sudden change in Luffy’s tone.
"Luffy?" Chopper whispered.
Luffy turned to face his remaining crewmates, his eyes burning with determination. "We’re going to get them back. All of them. Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Usopp—they’re still our friends. And we’re not giving up until they’re back with us."
Robin raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a small smile. "You sound sure of yourself, Captain."
"I am," Luffy said, his voice filled with confidence. "We’re going to fight Foxy again. And this time, we’re going to win."
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