Usopp was, by nature, an anxious person. He had always felt weak compared to his father. Weak compared to the crew mates. He would never be tough enough or strong enough. He did his best to work around these factors but... it still hurt.
Suddenly, that fear had vanished. Being so weak just... didn't bother him anymore. It wouldn't stop him from working hard, but it felt him feeling far more comfortable than before.
Almost.
Every now and then, he couldn't stop himself from looking in the mirror and feel a profound sense of disappointment. It was several different things. His hair was too messy. His body too lanky. His skin too rough. But worst of all was... the nose. That long, obstructive nose. It had looked nice on his mother. But on him... it was so gross. How could people stand to look at him?
He'd never be cute or beautiful like the others like this. Perhaps... perhaps he could borrow something from Robin that could help.
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Zoro's changes were more subtle. He had never been one to care about appearance and that wasn't about to change. His thoughts turned to his childhood. All the remarks about Kuina's womanhood. The certainty that she could be never as strong as the men.
Somehow, it felt so much more infuriating than usual. He began training twice as hard, three times as hard.
He'd show them the power of the greatest swordswoman in the world.
----
Sanji's was more distinct. As he cooked, his movements shifted. Even more refined. Even more careful.
He threw out the smokes. It wasn't proper. He had certain rules to follow. He couldn't go around being so harsh. He needed to be... softer. Sweeter. He had to give love to the crew, love to the big, strong handsome men. Those bastions of masculinity, protecting the weak and fragile.
A woman's touch was exactly what this place needed.
----
Luffy huffed. They didn't have to be so mean...
Chopper was checking on the captain's bruises, making sure they weren't anything serious. He smoothed a band-aid over Luffy's arm. "Should be good at new soon!"
"Alright! Thanks Chopper!" But before the captain could run off to play again, he paused.
"Why this one?" Chopper had drawn a little flower on it.
The doctor looked away, blushing. "I just... thought it was cute."
Luffy considered. "...you're right! It is!"
"Y-yeah?"
"Yeah! Like you!"
"Ohhh- stop it, I hate you, you think I'd fall for compliments like that?!" But he was wobbling around in delight.
The shifts in crew mentality were slow but certain.
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