#wci usopp

[strawberrycamel]

Re that usopp being in wci post I think I remember you talking about a while back having ideas for writing wci fic where sanuso were engaged beforehand or am I crazy?

(referenced post) [i saw your tags on the post btw and i was v happy and also agonizing akfjhksdhjf /dramatic]

you aren't crazy! i have talked about it before kjdhgkdjfg; i'm kinda wishy washy on whether or not I'd write this as just a canon fix-it or also add in the Sanuso stuff (or be absolutely bonkers and do Both. like a canon fix-it first and then an AU of it for Sanuso)

i have thought about it So Much. Like So Much. very nebulous thoughts bouncing around about how it would go, but now that i read that post about Usopp being in WCI, I wanna write it even more augh

i still need to finish rewatching Zou & then get into Whole Cake again before I can really write it but god I really want to (also it would end up being so fucking long ksjghdfgdf)

I was also thinking about either joining or creating a whole event (or discord group??) to hold my feet to the fire and actually write this fic djsfhskds

[camembri]

you wanted zoro to be on whole cake island to fulfil your weird desire to see zoro punish sanji. I wanted zoro on whole cake island because I think he's stupid enough to right place wrong time the plan and accidentally marry Sanji in full view of the whole wedding party in what becomes the most elaborately constructed comedy of errors ever written. we are NOT the same.

[smoughenthusias]

[raconteur-wanpi]

Are you tired of me pointing out the Sanji & Usopp parallels yet? Well too bad! Here's more.

Gee, I wonder why Sanji, the guy who was told by his family he should "just leave" for being weak when he was a kid, got so upset when Luffy was about to tell Usopp, who was clearly feeling insecure for being the "weak" one of the group, to "just leave".

[shima-draws]

I’m still so mentally ill over the whole Luffy refusing to eat unless it’s Sanji’s food thing. Like. We KNOW how fucking feral over food Luffy is. He loves food and loves eating so much that he steals it off other people’s plates and out of their hands and is so impatient when it comes to meals that he’ll literally try and sneak into the kitchen to mooch before it’s ready. Or he’ll try to break into the refrigerator. I know Sanji mentioned putting a lock on it at some point bc Luffy literally wiped it clean. He will not hesitate to eat other people’s portions or literally an entire meal meant for a whole ship of people! He’s unbelievably selfish when it comes to food and that’s just SUCH a central part of his character that it’s become almost endearing. Even in Totto Land Luffy didn’t think for a second before devouring everything in sight, including an entire fucking HOUSE, regardless of the consequences or the people it might affect. Homie did not care!! He’s food driven first and foremost!!!

Until Sanji leaves him. Until he decides that eating—something that he loves and brings him comfort—isn’t WORTH it unless it’s Sanji’s food he’s eating. It’s been shown that Luffy has zero self restraint when it comes to food so the fact that he was SURROUNDED by food on all sides on a food themed island and utterly refused to partake in any of that? Even though he hates being hungry and will always make eating a priority over pretty much anything else?? The amount of willpower it must have taken for him to sit there and purposefully let himself starve, for SANJI. Even when food was offered to him conveniently (in the form of syrup rain) he stubbornly rejected that. Because it wasn’t Sanji’s food. Because it wasn’t Sanji who made it, who always puts so much thought and care into the food he makes, who always indulges Luffy and prepares extra because he knows how much Luffy eats and how much he loves to eat. Luffy literally took one of the most defining traits he has and tossed it out the window. For Sanji. I’m going to fucking blow up

[peqchessss]

me and my friends 😁

[eonslice]

happy pride month ❤️

[julissart]

Not me just trying to write a little drabble but this got out of control.

The remaining words

Imagine this: The Strawhats encounter with a random DF user which power shows secrets or some kind of deep desire from the person affected. And of course Usopp with his luck is hit with that. Then it shows a strange scene, more like unexpected, where Luffy is in front of him and say: "Would you like to join my crew?" it's the only part the others get to see before defeating the enemy. Usopp wants to dig and bury himself but play nonchalant, immediately looking for anything to get the others distracted. It worked (for now) nobody mention it and Usopp is relieved but at the same time a little disappointed.

Later at night, everybody is sleeping. Luffy, a "little" hungry, walks towards the kitchen but notices a shadow in the main deck. He hears a sniff.

Usopp is holding the tears back but failing miserably, he isn't aware of Luffy getting near.

"Usopp?"

Usopp wipes his tears and tries to play dumb

"Luffy!? Oh I didn't see you there haha"

"Are you okay?" that question was a bit unusual for Luffy, he knew he was crying. Usopp cursed internally, however he wasn't going to let his captain know the reason.

"I didn't hear you coming here, are you hungry? you know I can't give you the password or Sanji's gonna kill me". He tittered, Luffy just stared at him.

"Although I hid some crackers for moments like this, you can find them in-"

"Why were you crying Usopp" Luffy wasn't smiling.

"Who? Me? Crying? I don't know what you're talking about, Luffy" Usopp hands were rubbing themselves and even with the cold weather of the night he was beginning to sweat, eyes refusing to meet the front.

Luffy took a step forward. He really should learn a little about personal space, but at this point it was nearly impossible, he just didn't want Luffy to see his swollen eyes with more detail.

"Don't lie right now, Usopp"

"Who says I'm lying?" wrong answer "I was just admiring some stars before the night shift" wrong answer "you shouldn't be here, Luffy" wrong answer.

Usopp tried to escape the scenario but Luffy had him cornered.

"It's because what happens before with that woman?"

Shit, Usopp thought to himself, when will you learn to control better these emotions you idiot?

Usopp was speechless for a few seconds.

"Because if it's that..."

"NO!" Usopp covered his mouth with his hand, "I mean don't worry, it's..." the sniper stuttered. He gave up.

"It's nothing really, please d-don't worry" Usopp pushed Luffy hand and start walking away when he felt a grip.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN NOTHING-" Usopp jumped to shush him but Luffy took his hand off, at least now whispering, "then why were you crying? Usopp..." Luffy with his big eyes which were now a little watery and the sniper was feeling worse seeing that.

"Wait Luffy! Don't look at me like that" Usopp sighed.

"It's silly".

"What is it then?".

"It's stupid really, even after leaving Wano" Usopp started walking from side to side, "It's not important at this point".

"I want to know even if you think it's not important" Luffy stopped him again.

Usopp was considering it, very ashamed, this wouldn't have been a problem if it wasn't for that crazy lady.

"I guess I sometimes..." Luffy eyes were looking right through his soul right now "... kinda wish you..." why his captain was doing this, but again it was Usopp fault for letting himself get caught, great job!

"Wish what?"

"Wish you have invited me like the rest" It was out, not coming back now, Usopp hands covering his face.

A moment of silence passed.

"Huh?" was the first thing to come out of Luffy.

"You know what, forget it, I'll go".

"NO!" Luffy lifted his hands.

"I don't get it".

"See, it was dumb" of course you wouldn't Luffy, he shouldn't have these thoughts, he can't afford having them, the others were just different.

"No, why are you saying you weren't invited?" Luffy was genuinely confused.

"You are my nakama".

"Yes, I know Luffy" this was going nowhere.

"Usopp, you had been with us all this time, why would you believe that?"

"I know I'm your- your nakama Luffy" the sniper breathed deeply, nothing good will come out if things get heated, he can't let that happen, not again. And for something so insignificant. Then why it looks like something so big inside your head.

"I mean- You said we were nakamas back then and Zoro told me to get on the M-Merry" please don't cry.

"But the invitation... was not eh explicitly worded" so stupid.

"I heard about how you asked everyone to join the crew" he gulped, Luffy stare was very intense and focused only on him, why you care so much?

"Nami told me about Sanji in Whole Cake Island. It was something difficult I suppose". Was he...?

"And I know I really don't deserve it after... our fight, and it was me asking to be accepted again that time" shit the tears weren't listening.

"Usopp..." Luffy hugged him.

Usopp returned the hug

"I'm not trying to pick a fight really" sobbing. "I just mean t-that you kinda always say what's on your mind. You can't lie, but you never said it so my stupid brain is always thinking... things" the embrace was tighter.

"Don't call yourself stupid Usopp. I don't like it." Luffy added.

"Right... Sorry" Usopp whispered. He was being squished by his captain. He really is someone to be called your captain, however, are you really someone worth to be called his?"

Usopp grunted a little.

"Is your brain saying you mysterious things again?" it sounded like an statement more than a question. Usopp buried his head under Luffy chin, he sometimes forgot how touch-starved he could be on these conditions.

"Aren't you mad?"

"Why would I be mad?"

"For... everything?"

"Usopp is scared, that's all" right answer

"Oi, I'm not-"

"Usopp..."

Usopp lifted his head, Luffy tone was soft but serious

"Yeah?-" "Would you like to join our crew?"

Then Luffy smiled.

Maybe he didn't get the whole situation. Or maybe he was smarter than Usopp would give him credit for, who knows. But, in the end he always chooses the perfect words for his nakamas.

And it wasn't just an empty statement, just to make Usopp happy or treating it like a caprice. No. He meant it and the sniper knew that.

"You have to answer Usopp" Luffy whispered near his ear.

Between sobs and tears Usopp replied: "Of course! I, a brave warrior, will always be by your side" Luffy smile widened.

"Shishishi. YOSHHH, let's get those crackers" he took the other's hand and pulled him forward.

"Ok... My captain".

[beanghostprincess]

There's just something so inherently beautiful about the way Luffy loves Sanji. Because his perception of Sanji, at the end of the day, is always "he's a good person". Plain. Simple. Easy like that. "You're just like that" is what Luffy tells him. He's just, basically, a kindhearted soul. And he could quite literally list all of his qualities, but he doesn't because he doesn't need to. Why would he do that when the best description for his cook is just saying he has a good heart? The way Luffy perceives Sanji is just so beautiful to me because, while Sanji sees himself as somebody unworthy of love and easily dispensable, Luffy sees him as the representation of kindness itself. For Luffy, food is the epitome of happiness and love. Hunger means wanting something. Eating means taking something you want. And food as a concept means being full. Hunger itself is a need your body asks for, and Luffy has never been shy about it and he takes and takes and enjoys himself until he's completely full. Sanji has been hungry his whole life but has never, not even once, thought about eating out of pleasure, but only need. His job is to cook and to serve and not to eat. And Luffy sees that as the most selfless act of kindness. To create and give food to the ones who need it and want it. Sanji makes others happy, and Luffy can't understand why he keeps depriving himself of the food (happiness) he makes. He does these things out of plain, simple kindness and without expecting anything in return, and Luffy sees that. Luffy sees Sanji's heart served on a silver platter because that's what Sanji offers him every time. And Luffy doesn't want Sanji's heart or selfless acts of kindness. He wants Sanji to be kind without harming himself in the process and actually take what he wants for once (eating). Luffy doesn't get why he keeps torturing himself and giving his everything to others when he could just share it. Sanji has so much frustration and rage and pain and sadness he won't let himself feel, and Luffy is quite literally the definition of "If you need to be mean, be mean to me" (from the song 'I don't smoke' by Mitski) and "If you gave me all the anger you can't swallow I would eat it gladly for you, just don't choke" (I just thought about this thing I'm such a poet).

[generalkiira]

Usopp: Sanji looks so upset these days…

Nami: I’ve noticed too [sighs] I wonder if he is still sad about what happened in Whole Cake Island.

Luffy: [gets up, going towards Sanji, who is smoking a cigarette while looking at the sea]

Chopper: Oi- Luffy… I’m not sure if you should…

Zoro: Let him be, he doesn’t listen to anyone after he has something in his mind.

Luffy: Oi Sanji.

Sanji: [looks at him and gives a tired smile] Oh, hi Luffy, are you hungry already? I can make som-

Luffy: Tell me again about the All Blue. [says while smiling]

Sanji: [starts talking, his expression slowly brightening up and his smile widening more and more while he talks]

and the rest of the crew are completely clueless (but not surprised) about how Luffy managed to do that so fast.

[newdruid]

Pounding my credit card on the counter, sobbing at customer service

Where are the fanfics about the skeleton?

I want him. So bad.

[xmooncanary]

occasionally I think about a world where usopp was in wci, and how things could've been so different and hurt so much more before they got better

sanuso but make it sad. song is nosebleed by stand atlantic! it doesn't fit 100%, but the chorus fucks me up and gives me wci vibes

[raconteur-wanpi]

Doing a favorite character list and decided to draw the top 8, but then I realized I'm far, far too busy and tired to render or clean-up eight whole characters, so uuuuuuuuuh just sketches it is :(

[the-orion-inexpirience]

Usopp couldn't have been on WCI the arc would've ended too fast.

[mugiwara-lucy]

Okay this is definitely a personal issue for me but can the Straw Hats stay together at least HALF of an arc? 😒

And I HOPE this isn't some nonsense where Prince Loki kidnapped Nami and wants to marry her, PLEASE NO!! 😒

[mintypsii]

leaked scenes from the new animated one piece guys trust me