The sun dipped low casting long shadows over the deck of the Straw Hat ship as Zoro practiced his technique a bead of sweat tracing a path down his muscular chest. A flicker of mischief in his eyes he noticed Nami always observing.

A playful smirk touched her lips as she imagined her own desires. Later that night a mysterious fog rolled in blanketing the ship in an eerie glow.

Zoro feeling an unusual pull found himself drawn to the ship's quietest corners. He felt an unseen presence a tingling sensation.

A mischievous spirit seemed to tease and tantalize. Suddenly a vision of Perona appeared her spectral form alluring and taunting.

Her negative hollows danced around him whispering promises of forbidden pleasure.

He felt an undeniable desire a primal urge building within him. He imagined her touch her body intertwined with his.

The fantasy was intoxicating blurring the lines between reality and dream. Meanwhile, Luffy, oblivious to the unfolding drama, was probably dreaming of meat.

Back on deck Zoro found himself in a strange embrace with Perona her ghostly form now tangible and real.

Their bodies moved with a primal rhythm.

The night was filled with hushed moans and the scent of raw desire.

Perona’s power was overwhelming.

He surrendered to her every whim.

His training had never prepared him for this.

As dawn broke Perona vanished leaving Zoro with a lingering sensation of forbidden pleasure and a burning memory.

He felt a profound shift within him.

He had faced a different kind of battle one that thrilled his very soul.

The memories would forever haunt and arouse him.

He wondered when their paths would cross again.

His spirit now knew a new form of passion.

And sometimes a pirate needs some special training.