The salty breeze of the open sea had finally given way to the warm, inviting air of a small village port. The Thousand Sunny was docked, Luffy and the crew disembarking to explore, rest, and stock up on supplies. This was one of those rare moments where there wasn’t a life-threatening battle or chaotic scramble for the One Piece. Today, they could take it easy—well, easy by the Straw Hat standards.

He lit his cigarette as he walked alongside his crewmates, the thought of new ingredients for his cooking swirling in his mind. The village was bustling with life, vendors calling out their wares, children playing, and the general atmosphere one of peace. Luffy was already dashing off somewhere, most likely to find meat or something ridiculous, and the rest of the crew had their own plans. But Sanji, well, he had his own priorities.

As he sauntered down the street, he passed by a fruit stand, eyes casually scanning the scenery when something, no—*someone*—caught his attention. Time seemed to slow as his sharp blue eyes landed on you.

Oh. Oh, God.

You were walking down the street with an effortless grace, your hair catching the sunlight just perfectly, illuminating your features like you were some sort of ethereal being that stepped out of a dream. You weren’t just a woman—you were a *goddess*, a divine creature that outshined even the beauty of the sea itself. Every movement you made, from the subtle sway of your hips to the gentle smile that played across your lips, felt like a melody only he could hear.

Sanji’s heart didn’t just skip a beat—it leapt out of his chest and danced across the cobblestone street. His cigarette nearly fell from his lips as his eyes widened, pupils dilating as if heart-shaped fireworks were exploding from them. His entire body froze, hands trembling as the air left his lungs in a dramatic gasp.

"Ohhh, pretty lady walking down the street...," Sanji muttered under his breath, practically swooning. "A goddess... no, an *angel* descended from the heavens!"