11 Works by nighttoast
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Hard Steps by nighttoast
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga), One Piece (Live Action TV 2023)
01 Oct 2026
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Nami looked up at him, noting the tension still lingering in his shoulders, offering a reassuring smile.
“Chopper says it’s a small fracture,” she whispered softly. “He assured that if I keep it in the splint and avoid punching any of you for a couple of weeks, it’ll heal right up.”
“Well, good luck with that while stuck on a boat with us idiots.”
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A sudden deck accident sends Nami tumbling down the stairs of the Merry, but it's Zoro's extreme reaction that truly rattles the crew. As Zoro struggles to understand his own overwhelming response, Nami catches a glimpse of something surprisingly familiar—turning the mishap into a turning point for them both.
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Washed Away by nighttoast
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga), One Piece (Live Action TV 2023)
20 Sep 2026
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"Nami, if I died tomorrow, I’m sure you’d all have feelings about it. But if you died? You know what would happen?"
"You wouldn't have to hide your good sake anymore?"
A breathy, pained chuckle escaped him. "Dammit, woman," he whispered. He moved his calloused thumb, gently wiping a tear that had escaped down her cheek. "You’re thinking of the battles where Luffy, Sanji, and I fight. But you know what I think about?"
"What?"
"During those same battles, when brute force wasn’t enough... who rode in on a Waver with a plan?"
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Nami gets washed overboard in a major storm and Zoro is hurt rescuing her. When the guilt eats at her, she comes to his bedside in the infirmary. Zoro, with a surprising sincerity, reminds her why he would risk everything to save her.
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No More Nice by nighttoast
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga), One Piece (Live Action TV 2023)
10 Sep 2026
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"Psh, at least let me buy you a drink," the man persisted.
"Only if you’re buying for my friend here as well," she said, jerking a thumb at Zoro.
The man sneered, looking Zoro up and down. "Boyfriend?"
"No," Nami sighed. "Just an enormous pain in my ass."
Zoro snorted into his beer.
"Perhaps you might let me rescue you from his company, then,"
“Tempting, but I have already committed to ruining his evening.”
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Nami’s hope for a quiet night is ruined when Zoro catches her on a "walk of shame," sparking a relentless wave of teasing. While Nami is distracted by her need to get the last word in with Zoro, a disgruntled creep at the bar catches her off guard, leading to an eventual violent confrontation.
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Needing Air by nighttoast
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga), One Piece (Live Action TV 2023)
07 Sep 2026
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“You don’t have to ruin your shirt.”
A ghost of a smirk played on his lips. “I’ve survived legendary swordsmen, Nami. I don’t think some snot is going to kill me.”
“BARELY survived, and don’t go making it weird by being nice to me.” She declared, pointing at him threateningly.
“Afraid to find out you might actually tolerate me?”
She growled before punching him lightly in the arm.
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After Nami suffers vivid flashbacks of her trauma from Arlong Park, Zoro helps her ground herself. Zoro affirms how strong and capable Nami is in his eyes, while also demonstrating that he can be the person she leans on when things fall apart.
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“And you look like a mummified cabbage,” she shot back, “Good to see your injuries didn't fix your terrible personality.”
“Missed you too, navigator,” Zoro chuckled, though he tensed as the action irritated his ribs. He looked at her closely, noticing the dark circles under her eyes. “You haven’t been sleeping.”
It wasn’t a question.
“Someone had to stay up with you.”
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In the quiet aftermath of Thriller Bark, Nami takes the night watch over Zoro as he recovers. As he wakes sharp banter, changing bandages, and the lingering terror of how close they came to losing him reveal moments of unexpected vulnerability. A quiet moment together listening to the echo of Brook's violin forces Nami to confront a terrifying new realization: she doesn't want to navigate a world where Zoro isn't in it.
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Don’t Die On Me by nighttoast
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga), One Piece (Live Action TV 2023)
14 Aug 2026
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“Nami carries a lot of weight. More than she should.” He adjusted his grip on Nami again, hoisting her higher on his back “Even after we helped rescue her village and freed her from Arlong…she still struggles to rely on others."
“So you look out for her.”
“We all do. Nami is always looking at the horizon, calculating risks for everyone else. It’s our job to watch her back so she can keep her eyes fixed where we need them."
“That’s really beautiful.”
Zoro groaned, annoyed at the sentimentality of her phrasing, “that’s just what it means to be part of a crew is all.”
“Really? It sounds more like what it means to be part of a family to me.”
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On the long stretches of sea between Little Garden and Alabasta, Zoro notices what the rest of the crew misses: a slight tremor in Nami’s hands, a paleness beneath her practiced smile, and a fierce, stubborn pride that refuses to break. As Nami's condition takes a desperate turn, the crew's swordsman finds himself stepping into an unfamiliar role of caring for her.
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What It Takes by nighttoast
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga), One Piece (Live Action TV 2023)
13 Jul 2026
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"How are you not afraid of Arlong?" she asked suddenly, her voice small.
"It’s not about fear," Zoro said, his gaze steady. "It’s about committing to a future and fighting for it. Everything else that would stop you—it’s just noise."
Nami let out a sharp, watery huff. "Psh. You’re such a damn swordsman. ‘Just turn off your brain and stab your problems away’” she mocked.
"Being a great swordsman isn't just about the way you swing a blade," he countered, leaning back slightly but keeping his eyes locked on hers. "It’s about knowing when to swing, and exactly who you’re pointing your steel at."
He arched an eyebrow at her, a challenge flickering in his eyes. "Actually, it’s something I’ve noticed you’re better at than me."
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Alternative ending to when Zoro jumps in the water to see if Nami will save him at Arlong park.
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“I get it, life is short,” Nami sighed. “But why waste it fighting each other, then.”
“You’re asking a swordsman, a pirate at that, why he spends his life fighting?”
She smacked Zoro’s shoulder, making him smirk. “I’m asking why you’d support a fight over something so stupid.”
“What fuels a man’s heart is never stupid,” he retorted.
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Following the devastating fallout between Luffy and Usopp at Water 7, Nami reaches her breaking point and lashes out at the crew. Seeking a moment of solitude to process the heartbreak of their fracturing family, she retreats to a quiet cave, only to be found by the last person on the crew she expected.
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Painful Roots by nighttoast
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga), One Piece (Live Action TV 2023)
06 Jun 2026
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"Zoro... do you ever think about what they would say if they learned we had become pirates?”
“Who?”
“The people who raised us.”
“You’re thinking about Belle-mere.” It wasn’t a question.
“She was a marine, after all. I can’t imagine she would be proud to learn what became of me.” A shadow cast over Nami’s face as her head dipped.
“You think she’d be disappointed that you’re following your dream? That you found people who actually give a damn about you?”
“Not just people; pirates. We are pirates, Zoro.”
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After a long day of frustratingly traversing the Upper Yard, Zoro and Nami share a quiet moment.
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The Curse of Bravery by nighttoast
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga), One Piece (Live Action TV 2023)
16 Apr 2026
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“Bravery feels like a curse sometimes,” she said quietly, staring at the horizon.
“Yeah?”
“Yeah.” She bit her lip. “Bellemere was brave, and look where it got her.”
There was a long pause, filled only by the sound of the wind.
“You were brave,” Zoro said calmly, “and look where it got your village.”
“Psh, that wasn’t bravery. That was desperation.”
He hummed. “Can’t it be both?”
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Nami pressures Zoro into escorting her around a new island while she takes some notes for a new map. Their walk along the beach turns into a playful, prickly banter between the two. It evolves into sincere moments where they demonstrate how much they see and respect the other.
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The War Within by nighttoast
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)
04 Jan 2026
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The fight at Jaku hospital changes course when Uraraka, Ida, and Tsu decide to follow after their classmates when they don't return. They witness Midoriya in his battle with Shigaraki, ultimately saving him, resulting in them eventually learning about One for All. They successfully stop Midoriya from running away...for now.