Well, that works! I can probably swing it that if Roxas learns either from Smoker, or Luffy, that they're in Ecruteak, he'll probably consider backtracking because he hasn't seen Smoker in a long time (in person anyway. Sorry Luffy but father figures come first).

I'll probably double check with Kris if this is cool since Roxas is travelling with Namine, but I think we have the makings of a plan here.

(I'll be away for the weekend though so communication might be slow)