HANA ARASHI
I love it when I’m reading One Piece fanfiction…
…and Zoro uses the Hana Arashi/Nosestorm nickname on Usopp. Especially as a term of endearment or when Usopp is in angst mode. and he needs the team's comfort and encouragement. And Zoro showcases comfort and encouragement in his own way by uttering that nickname alone. The authors of such fanfics seem to include this as an inside joke shared between the swordsman and sniper; a moment that Usopp looks at in embarrassment, but a moment that Zoro acknowledges fondly.
I think it gives insight into their relationship and dynamic wonderfully.
It's endearing and sweet. I'd like for this to happen canonically. Like, for real. Like, Zoro just utters it in one scene out of nowhere and Usopp's face gets read in utter embarrassment. Everyone else is clueless, but Zoro just chuckles to himself with a smirk. Or maybe it's in a moment of fear when Usopp risks his life or something.
As I've said in previous posts, I definitely do think that they both wholeheartedly trust in each other's abilities and strengths.
A funny Reddit post I found in MemePiece board/thread.
Here’s a fanfic that showcases what I’m talking about.
