Friendship turned to more is a very common theme. Since they start as crewmates with a normal friendship in the original, fanfictions often explore how that can develop into a romantic or deeper emotional bond.
One great Zoro x Usopp fanfiction is 'The Unlikely Bond'. It beautifully explores their friendship evolving into something more. The author does a wonderful job of depicting Zoro's tough exterior softening towards Usopp, and Usopp finding new courage in Zoro's presence.
Generally speaking, the parting words of a novel were usually to describe the deep feelings and reluctance of the parting, to express the nostalgia for the protagonist, and at the same time, to let the reader feel the sadness and helplessness of parting.
There were many forms of parting words commonly used in novels, such as:
1. Leave contact information: Before leaving, the protagonist will usually leave his contact information for future contact. This method was often used to describe the protagonist's deep feelings and reluctance.
Blessing the other party: Before parting, the protagonist will usually wish the other party a happy life. This way, it could express the protagonist's blessings and concern, making the readers feel warmth and care.
3. Missing: Before parting, the protagonist would usually write down some words of longing to express his longing and reluctance. This way, the readers could feel the protagonist's inner feelings and the pain and helplessness of parting.
4. Farewell to the good times: Before parting, the protagonist will usually recall some good times to express his nostalgia for the past. This way, the readers could feel the protagonist's deep affection and reluctance, and at the same time, it could also make the readers feel the passage of time and the short life.
The parting words of the novel was a very imaginative and emotional way of expression. It could let the readers feel the inner feelings of the protagonist, the pain and helplessness of parting, and at the same time, it could let the readers feel warmth and love.
Well, in such a fanfiction, there could be various hints. Maybe Zoro's behavior might be more in line with typical female characteristics described in that specific fictional world, like being more empathetic or having different social interactions compared to the original male - character version. But it really depends on how the author has crafted the story.
In the past, Usopp's abilities like his slingshot skills might be seen as more primitive compared to the advanced weaponry in his own time. But his creativity could give him an edge. For example, in a time when there were less advanced long - range weapons, his slingshot could be a very unique and effective tool. In the future, if he travels there, his abilities might seem obsolete at first. However, he could adapt by using his knowledge of old - fashioned combat and combine it with the new technology he finds.
In some 'usopp fanfiction', he might be the key to solving a mystery on the ship. Maybe there are strange occurrences that only his unique perspective and skills can figure out. This could involve his talent for creating gadgets and his sharp observational skills, which are often overlooked by others but prove crucial in these fictional scenarios.