Chapter 17

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In a small village nestled amidst rolling hills, two children found themselves seated under the shade of a sturdy oak tree. Young Zoro, with unruly green hair and determined eyes, was practicing his sword swings with a stick he had found. Beside him sat young Nico Robin, her dark hair cascading around her shoulders, eagerly flipping through an old book.

"Watch this, Robin!" Zoro exclaimed, swinging his makeshift sword with enthusiasm. "I'm going to be the greatest swordsman in the world!"

Robin looked up from her book, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "The greatest swordsman? That sounds impressive, Zoro. Do you think I could be the greatest archaeologist one day?"

Zoro paused his movements, studying her with a thoughtful expression. "Of course, Robin! You're smart and always reading those books. I bet you'll discover amazing things one day."

Robin beamed at his words, a warmth blooming in her chest at his encouragement. "Thank you, Zoro. I believe in you too. We'll both achieve our dreams together!"

As the sun dipped low in the sky, casting a golden hue over the tranquil village, the two children sat in companionable silence. The quiet rustle of leaves and the distant laughter of other kids played a symphony around them.

"Hey, Zoro," Robin spoke up, her tone soft yet determined. "Do you ever get scared of the future? Of not being able to achieve your dream?"

Zoro turned to look at her, his gaze steady and reassuring. "Sometimes, Robin. But when I feel scared, I just think about all the people who believe in me, like you. It gives me strength to keep moving forward."

Robin smiled gratefully, her admiration for her friend shining in her eyes. "You're so brave, Zoro. I'm glad to have you as a friend."

Zoro grinned back, a rare display of warmth in his usually stoic demeanor. "And I'm glad to have you, Robin. We'll always look out for each other, no matter what."

As the day drew to a close, the two friends sat beneath the oak tree, their dreams and aspirations intertwining in the gentle breeze. In each other's company, they found solace and hope, knowing that their bond would carry them through any obstacle that life presented.

And as the stars emerged in the dusky sky, casting a soft glow over the village, Zoro and Robin made a silent promise to each other - to support, encourage, and stand by each other as they embarked on their journey to achieve their dreams, united by the unbreakable bond of friendship forged in their childhood.

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