Disclaimer:
I don’t own One Piece.
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Guardian Spirit
~Mihawk~
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Oh joy.
Luffy just returned a cannonball… to the wrong ship. Now that restaurant –
Baratie – has a nice cute hole and Straw Hat Boy got dragged off by some rabid
cooks. Honestly! Cooks…
Well, I hope they won’t make him work as a
dishwasher for a month. I have no idea what we could do. Probably, do the
dishwashing job too… Or become waiters. Usopp could be an entertainer, while
Johnny and Yosaku… would go bounty hunting. With those two around I’m starting
to be happy that I’m dead – I could get called Brother Kuina, like Nami did.
Poor Thief-Girl.
And it’s all fault of that stuck up Marine
Foulmoody – or whatever his name was. I wonder, if all Marines are such
dickmonkeys.
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I just had to grumble it’s boring, didn’t I?
So now we have Don Krieg’s pirates all around. Guess what they want? To take
over Baratie… And if Luffy defeats them he doesn’t have to work as kitchen
help. Life couldn’t be better.
…
Holy
motherfucker! Somebody just cut the Don Krieg’s leftovers of a ship in two!
“That must be Hawk Eye…” Are you sure, kid? If
it’s him…
It is him! I couldn’t be more sure – eerie
yellowish eyes, long curly hair and the extremely large sword on his back… Not
to mention that flashy hat of his. He’s the best swordsman in the world – the
one Zoro has to beat.
And those idiotic pirates are shooting at him.
Pathetic – too think they stand a chance, only because they have guns. If this
would be so easy, there wouldn’t be any swordsman by now.
“He… he missed?..”
“It was deflected.
No matter hw many times you’ll shoot, it’ll always be deflected.” And you think
they’ll understand, Zoro? “He changed the trajectory of the bullet with the tip
of his sword.” This is art. I mean it. This man is someone to look up to. “I’ve
never seen such a graceful sword.” Neither did I…
“There is no strength in a sword without
softness.” That was deep… But I don’t understand – fighting has nothing to do
with softness. Guess every powerful man has his quirks.
“And it was you who cut this ship as well?”
Zoro! Hadn’t anybody told you not to ask stupid questions?
“Indeed.” Seems Mihawk follows the rule that
there are no stupid questions… only stupid answers.
“Then you really are the strongest.” Bravo, master of obvious – are you going to state
that it’s warm now?
You’re going to fight him, right? Yes – you
have your bandana on your head and your swords drawn. Now let the opponent
move.
“I came to the sea to fight you!”
“What is it you seek?” For somebody that
famous, he sure asks stupid questions…
“You’re the strongest. You must have free
time. Let’s fight.”
“It’s Zoro!.. Roronoa Zoro!..” Bright boys
those pirates, aren’t they? To notice that
only now…
He!.. He didn’t even take out his sword! Does
he really mean to fight with this tiny knife? As good as he may be he cannot be
serious!
He is… It’s so frustrating! I know Zoro is
fighting with his full strength, but he just can’t hit him. He. Just. Can’t.
“How pitiful.” Thank you for foiling my all
attempts to be dramatic Mihawk. I can’t have any fun. “Weakling.” Why you!.. “If you are like other swordsmen,
we do not need to cross swords. We will simply find the difference in our
strengths. Does the bravery to face me comes from your heart?.. Or from simple
ignorance?”
“From my ambition. And a promise to an old
friend.”
…
The spirit closed her eyes smiling slightly.
They went on fighting. Mihawk managed to stop
all Zoro’s swords at one moment. I honestly don’t understand it! He should do
better… Shouldn’t he? I mean – it’s completely illogical! You can beat someone,
who fights with a sword, using a small knife. It’s impossible! And Hawk Eyes
still seems to do exactly that.
That thing… Damn, if he pushes harder, that
knife might pierce Zoro’s heart… and I don’t like that prospect.
“Do you wish to have this go trough your
heart? Why do you not pull back?” …Don’t ask stupid questions.
“I dunno…” Because they only deserve stupid
answers. “If I take a step back, I’ll feel as if I broke an oath… a promise I
have held up until now. I wouldn’t be able to come back here.”
“I see. That would be defeat.”
“I certainly can’t pull back now.” No, of
course, you can’t kid. It’s more important.
“Even if you die?”
“I’d much rather die!”
“What’s your name boy?”
“Roronoa Zoro.”
Mihawk took out his sword? He’s going to
acknowledge Zoro as an opponent?
“I will
remember it. I haven’t met such a strong man in years.” Years?! How old is this
guy? “And with the courtesy of a swordsman I will sink you with this black
blade.”
This is it. Zoro can only win or die. There
are no alternatives… And I’m going to watch from the side…
“Fall!”
The golden-eyed man prepared to strike, as did
the green-haired warrior.
“Stop, brother!”
The two
bounty hunters cried out; as they watched in horror their friend willingly face
death.
“San-zen-se-kai!”
The spirit-girl watched calmly as the opponents
charged. Then Roronoa Zoro fell down into the salty water.
“Zoro!” Don’t worry Luffy, he’s not dead… and
I’m not letting him die any time soon.
I guess, that saying anything to you won’t
bring any results… Well, I am ghost so you can’t hear me anyway. But there
really was no need to attach Mihawk – I guess, you don’t understand, do you
captain? But it’s nice you pulled him out – I can’t save him from drowning.
“A friend of the young swordsman? Now I have
seen all I needed to see.” I honestly don’t understand that man… “Do not worry
– the boy is still alive.” Well, duh!
“Brother! Brother! Say something!” Johnny,
please stop being hysterical – it won’t help. I’d rather you got him out of the
water.
“Hey! Hurry up and get him into the boat!”
Nice idea Usopp.
“My name is Juraquille Mihawk! It is too soon
for you to die. Know yourself.” Does he mean, what I think he does?
“Hurry!” Cut the screaming Dil’-Nose – I want to
hear what he has to say.
“Put the salve on him!” Johnny! Please!
“Know the world! Become strong, Roronoa!” Does
it mean he wants to fight Zoro again? Does he believe Zoro can become the best
swordsman? “As the strongest I will wait years for you, if necessary! Use your
will, brave one, and use it to surpass my sword! Surpass my blade, Roronoa!” I
know why he didn’t kill Zoro – he may have lost one fight, but he won a
different one. I’m sure he can become the strongest and beat you one day Hawk
Eye.
“Brother! Give me an answer Brother!” You
can’t stay calm, can you Johnny? He won’t die!
“Boy, what do you seek?”
“I will become the Pirate King!”
“This will never happen. You are taking an
impossible road.” And you think he cares Hawk Eye?
“Who cares!? I will be one!” Luffy-logic beats
everything… “Is Zoro okay?” There are no stupid questions. There are no stupid
questions. There. Are. No. Stupid. Questions.
“He’s not okay! But he’s alive! He’s only
unconscious!” Hope he understands it, Usopp.
He seems to be waking up…
“Brother?” Nice to see you stopped with the
hysteria, Johnny.
“Zoro?”
“Lu… Luffy?.. can… you hear… me?..” Just don’t
tell me he’s easy to handle when he’s wounded.
“Yeah!”
“Have I troubled you?” You’re troubling me
right now, young man. If you don’t shut up and start healing right now, you’re
having nightmares ‘till your fine again. I can do that, you know. “If I can’t…
become the world strongest swordsman… I’ll be a burden to you!..” But you will become the best swordsman! Don’t
be silly! You just need more practise.
“Brother! Don’t say anything!” Not a bad idea
Yosaku.
“From now on!.. I will not loose again! Until
I become the strongest and defeat Mihawk
“Hehe! Nope.”
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A/N
Dil’-Nose – short for Dildo-Nosed.
Sorry Sanji-fans – but he will appear a bit
later – Kuina was to busy with Mihawk to actually notice him. That’s why some
dialogues are missing.