━─── "It's starting." Usopp's voice cut through the air, tinged with a mix of anticipation and excitement.
【The mirror flickered to life, flashing in chaotic black and white patterns, a disorienting dance of shadows and light. Suddenly, the sharp sound of robotic beeping sliced through the tension, followed by a thunderous explosion that rattled the room.
Beep Beep Beep
Boom!】
Chopper's wide eyes mirrored the confusion swirling in his mind. "Eh!? What's happening!?" His voice squeaked, a mix of fear and curiosity. He fidgeted, his tiny hooves tapping nervously against the ground.
Zoro, arms crossed defiantly, leaned back against the wall, his brow furrowed. "Seems like a fight," he replied, his tone nonchalant, though his keen gaze remained locked on the mirror.
"I bet it is." Nami's voice brimmed with confidence, her posture relaxed as she surveyed the scene.
【A mechanical whir hummed from the dark mirror, followed by the sharp crackle of lasers, each sound vibrating through the air. The once-flat surface shimmered, rippling as the images within twisted.
"That was close!" Luffy's voice pierced through the chaos, equal parts excitement and alarm. The mirror's surface morphed, revealing Luffy, his straw hat perched jauntily atop his head, a massive backpack swallowing his small frame. Relief flickered across his face, though panic still danced in his eyes.】
"Pfft..." Shanks snickered from the corner, a hand pressed to his mouth to stifle the laugh, eyes glinting with mischief as he watched his friend's predicament.
"That's a big backpack," Thatch remarked, cigarette dangling from his lips, smoke curling lazily into the air. He leaned back, his grin tugging at the corner of his mouth.
Marco furrowed his brows, incredulous. "Where'd you even get that?" he asked, genuine curiosity in his voice.
Thatch raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "You mean, this?" He pulled the cigarette from his pocket, eyes sparkling.
"Yeah," Marco gestured toward the mirror, exasperation in his tone.
"I don't know, I've got a few in my pockets." Thatch shrugged, the smoke swirling around him like a playful ghost.
【At that moment, something fell from Luffy's face, a fake mustache, its edges crumpled and poorly adhered, drifting to the ground unnoticed.】
