Sanji and the Dark Swan

by JBravo

During the 2 year time skip, Sanji has defeated every Newkama Kenpo master except one. Sanji must now defeat the Kamabakka Kingdom's strongest disciple known as the Dark Swan. There's just one problem; she is an actual woman!

4. Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Sophia

When he awoke, Sanji felt great pain on his face. His nose bled and the red mark left by Sophia's slipper was so prominent, one could see it from a mile away. The cook staggered to his feet and saw Ivankov in a heated argument with the girl.

"Knocking him unconscious wasn't necessary Sophia," said Ivankov.

"I couldn't help it. He gave me a lewd look," retorted Sophia.

The King of Okamas sighed and said, "I know how much you hate perverts, but you can't judge people so impulsively; much less kick them in the face or balls."

"Fine then. I will apologize."

The girl walked over to Sanji. Her eyes met his and it took all his strength to restrain himself.

Sophia slightly bowed her head and said, "I apologize for my premature reaction Sanji. My behavior is inexcusable."

At that moment, Sanji reverted from a "lovesick puppy" to "Mr. Macho Gentleman." The cook pulled out a cigarette, lit it and said, "It is no big deal. Besides, I admire strong women. I think its best we start over and forget this little incident. I am Sanji of the Straw Hat Pirates."

Sophia smiled and said, "Nice to meet you Sanji. I am Sophia the "Dark Swan" of the Revolutionary Army."

"The "Dark Swan?"

"It is a title the World Government came up with."

Sanji liked her instantly, just like when he first met Nami at the restaurant the Baratie. Of course, he didn't know anything about Nami's past at the time, so he wasn't too quick to judge Sophia's character. The girl's face suddenly went stoic.

"Inazuma-san has told me you defeated all of Ivan-sama's Kenpo masters; that's very impressive," said Sophia.

Her eyes pierced the cook and at that moment, Sanji knew the time of introduction was over.

Ivankov walked over to them and said, "Blackfoot, Sophia is your final opponent. It doesn't matter if you win or lose, but only if you manage to hit her will I give you my Attack Cuisine and a one way trip to Saboady."

"Good. I'm not the kind of man who'd beat up a women," said Sanji.

Sophia smirked and said, "Oh, so your that kind of man? Then you better keep your guard up, for I will not hold back."

The girl suddenly sprung high into the air, flipped, twisted and landed lightly on Mirror Lake's surface. Her feet did not sink and her cloak fluttered in the soft breeze. Sanji followed, landed on a rock protruding from the water, and rose his right leg in preparation for the duel that was about to take place.

(Chapter 4 end)

Sorry this chapter was so short. I plan to make the fight sequences much longer.