'Is Luffy a magnet for trouble or what?' The shifter thought in displeasure. She watches him on top of a broken piece of the deck with a frown at how shit a perfectly good day turned out to be.
She could never have a relaxing day off without something happening. And it honestly pissed her off more than nearly being married off to a stranger.
'And that orange headed bitch fucking stole the Going Merry! I fucking knew she'd pull something sly like this! If Zoro's health and wellbeing didn't matter I would have followed her and kicked her ass so hard she'd fly to outer space!'
Yoruichi growls as she watches the fight between Zoro and Hihawk. She prayed the Swordsmen won't sustain any critical injuries with how skilled the black haired man is.
'He's truly living up to the title of being the Greatest Swordsmen in the world. He's not even trying while Zoro is going at 100%' she sweat drops 'He's duelling him with a sword the size of my paw. How demeaning'
The green haired man slashed his swords with all his strength, sweat trickling down his forehead in disbelief of what he's witnessing before his very eyes.
He couldn't believe how impenetrable the older males defences are with just a tiny sword.
'This is fucking sad. He's using what's practically a knife that's not even the size of my hand without even trying'
"You can't be that much better than me!" her crew mate exasperated, eyes wide and white from the frustration he held.
Mihawk kept taking steps back all the while swinging his 5 inch sword to block the coming attacks. He looked at the younger man in boredom which only seemed to enrage him.
"Thought he was some religious swordsman with the amount of crosses he has but he really does think he's Jesus huh" Yoruichi says to the marine not too far from her.
He nods his head in agreement "Way too much" he gulps in amazement, continuing to watch the fight in shock "What do you expect from a warlord?"
Yoruichi grins in patience for the caramel man to process his interaction with her. She couldn't wait to witness his reaction in realisation of what makes their conversation oh so wrong.
Like a clock, his head turns. The closer he got to looking at the feline the paler he turned knowing the deep voice came from the female cat.
His brown eyes look into her gold ones in shock and fear. She didn't understand why the poor man was scared of the possibility of her talking when he didn't stand too far from the two swordsmen fighting.
Yoruichi cracked a smile from hearing the marine laugh "That explosion must have given me brain damage" he heaves "cats can't talk!" He convinces himself, slamming his fist on the wooden bridge.
Yoruichi lets out a deep genuine laugh, making the marine halt his punches.
"Cats may not be able to talk, but I sure can" she guffawed.
The mans eyes extend out of his eye sockets from hearing her voice once again.
He screams as the situation finally dawned on him. He rolls in the water and swims away to his crew mates that were being supported by a log.
"Ghee dude, what's with the hurry?" A blonde asks in worry "you get hurt or something?"
He shakes his head "T-t-that c-cat talked!" He stuttered.
The three men on the log stared at their friend briefly as if he grew an extra head. They glance at each other and roar in laughter at their friends ridiculous deceleration.
"Yeah, and reindeer's can talk and walk like us!" The tan red head laughs, slapping the pale blondes back hysterically.
Yoruichi laughed to herself from watching the spluttering and nervous man try to justify himself by recalling the events of their encounter.
As much as she's pulled the same joke, she'd never not find it funny with how variant everyone's reactions usually are.
She directs her attention towards the green haired teen who fiercely swung his sword against the tiny one in determination.
Yoruichi has never wanted to pry her eyes away from a fight so bad in her entire life. But she had to continue watching incase Zoro's life is in immediate danger.
None of them are dying as long as she lives and breathes.
"Such ferocious swords play"
Zoro just screamed in response to the man and struck his right sword down, then used the one clenched between his teeth to create a slight wind at the contact the two swords made.
Two men standing atop of the ledge from a distance gape at the somehow disadvantaged fight.
"He's attacking Zoro's Three Swords Style attacks with such a small knife!" A dark man with green hair exclaims in disbelief.
"He's more of a monster with a blade than even the great Zoro!" A pale short blonde exclaimed, trying to figure out how it was possible.
Yoruichi agreed with the blonde statement. Mihwak definitely surprised her with his talent.
'I did not devote my entire life to swordsmen ship to be despot by a toy like this!' The determined 19 year-old fumed.
A girl with dark blue hair came across his mind "Zoro"
The sudden flashback disrupted his concentration and led him to fall when he parred the warlords left side.
Yoruichi activated her god speed and transformed back into her human form to throw a large piece of wood she found floating around. The precise throw created a dust cloud she didn't predict would appear at such a location.
She just wanted to create a makeshift wall to block everyone's views.
She grabs the red of the black haired mans long sleeve and puts his neck in a hold with a threatening look that made the skilled swordsman stand still "If you dare try to kill him, I'll make sure you'll never hold a blade in your life. Don't think you're the strongest one here" she chuckles darkly.
His yellow eyes couldn't tear away from her devious ones that alerted him how true she'd be on her threat.
'Who is this woman? I couldn't even see her coming!' He seethed, repressing his emotion of fear. There was no way he'd show weakness to anyone. Woman or not.
"I won't" he promised, jerking his head back as he felt the pressure on his neck ease.
His eyes widen at how quick she disappeared from his eyesight.
He looks around pensively incase the beauty decided to come back due to a change of heart about the fight.
'How? Whatever' He quickly regains himself and wondered why Zoro didn't come forth in the dust cloud. It would have been the perfect time to land a blow on him.
Mihawk fixes his hat and dashes forward, side stepping as he saw the green haired teen on his left. He quickly lifts his hand up and chops the nape of the teenager to end the fight as quick and clean as he could.
'Incredible' Mihawk thought 'That should have knocked him right out, but he still stumbles to me in an attempt to continue the fight. A stubborn one he is'
His scowl formed into one of awe when a black cat with striking yellow eyes situated herself between the downed mans head and left shoulder.
'I-it can't be' his theory was only confirmed when the feline narrowed eyes darken exactly the same way hers did.
'Is she some kind of guardian?' His face goes back to it's usual scowl, averting his eyes to Zoro instead.
"What is it then? What weight do you carry upon your shoulders? Speak up weakling!" His voice raises.
Yosaku clenches his teeth in rage and grabbed the hilt of his sword with both hands.
"How dare you call him a weakling! You'll pay for that!"
His tan partner runs up besides him with the same determination "We'll teach you a lesson!"
The two scream and leap from the high post they stood, only for someone to call out their names and pull them back to where they stood.
They didn't care they were being restrained though. The only thing they cared about is reaching their Big Bro and helping him out.
But the straw hat kid had strength they couldn't fight back with the way he pressed their heads down.
"Just stay put!" Luffy tells them in a strained voice, slightly struggling holding them down.
Usopp sweats and looks at his newfound friend "Luffy..." he trails off. Although he hasn't said anything, he already got the gist he wanted Zoro to finish his own fight with how prideful the swordsman is.
Zoro stands up with even more resolve "No. I won't lose" he states "I refuse to be defeated" he muffled due to his sword.
Mihawk just started at the teen. In his mind though, he sighed. 'If he was strong enough this fight would be much more worth my time. But I can't kill him because of that bitch. Nor can I give him mercy...'
Zoro arms extend over his head with his left sword facing down and right horizontal in the upper middle "Tiger... trap!"
Just as he swung his swords he paused from the sudden pain that coursed through his body.
Luffy had a pained expression at seeing the slender man pierce his friend. Luffy did have some hope his crew mate would somehow defeat Mihawk, but even he knew it was too much of a great feat.
Blood dropped from the left side of Zoro.
"You are defeated yet you won't stand back. Why not?" The warlords soft voice questions in irritation.
"I don't know. But, I will not run" Zoro says sternly.
Yoruichi smiles at his choice of words and nods. She knew there was a specific reason why she felt such a strong liking towards him. She respected people that didn't back down no matter the situation.
He possesses pride and honour that many dared not to have. A trait she greatly appreciates in anyone. Enemy or foe.
"Even if I retreat a single step, I will be shattering the promises I made. I can't run. I will lose my honour. You see, without that there will be nothing left for me"
Mihawk narrows his eyes and furrows his dark eyebrows "that's what defeat is"
A chortle escapes the injured teen "then I won't except it"
"Then you'll die"
Yoruichi knew the warlord took her threat seriously. Her speed was enough evidence of the power she possessed.
She decided to keep sitting as she knew he wouldn't be foolish enough to end her favourite swordsman's life.
"I'd rather die than give up"
Mihawk was completely taken aback with the pride and honour the nearly adult has. 'What a strong heart indeed. He chooses death before defeat' he removes his weapon from his chest and takes 4 steps back.
"Sir, state your name" he commands, pointing the knife to him as he pressed the hilt against his chest.
Zoro moves his swords until the hints were together "I am Roronoa Zoro"
Yoruichi couldn't help the quiet chuckle that escaped her mouth "Definitely worthy of me"
"SEE?! THAT CAT TALKED!"
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'Why aren't I on the boat?' Yoruichi whinges 'Not only do I want to nap but Usopp is no where near capable enough to handle any danger they run into' she sweat drops 'ahh whatever. They'll figure something out I guess. As long as I get my treasure back, I'm happy'
"Go on ahead. I'll leave Nami to you!" The energetic teen yells, hanging off of the broken boat.
Usopp waves with both his arms, right hand holding his captains most prized belonging.
"Don't worry about a thing! Zoro and I will get her right back! And make sure you get that cook to join our crew! And then, on the Going Merry" he throws the hat "The finalist will finally set sail to the Grand Line!" He ends in an energetic tone.
"Yeah! Let's do it!" Luffy replies just as energetically, stretching his arm to catch his hat.
Yoruichi sat on the ledge besides her captains hand. She looks towards the cocky man wearing gold in displeasure 'I can't wait to watch his ass get kicked'
"Hey pops, can I stop doing these chores if I get these pirates out of here?" He questions in hope. He became sick of doing it the moment he started. And finally finding an escape route just made him so happy his teeth were practically blinding everyone.
"Suit yourself"
Yoruichi smirks 'You better Luffy. There's no chance in hell I'm going to be stuck in a restaurant for about a whole year!'
Luffy felt the holes she was burning from the back of his head and gave a reassuring grin.
"Don't worry Yoruichi, we'll be back to sailing in no time" he chuckles, stroking her soft back.
She purrs and meows at him to let him know how happy she is with his answer.
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About 20 minutes passed and the shifter was ready to die.
She just wanted the fight to be done and over with so they can find the orange haired teen. Not talk and wait for her to reach land with her treasure.
'This isn't some match where they had break times. This is real life where you had to pummel your enemy before they decide to deform you!'
Yoruichi lets out an angry meow and points to the tall, buff man on the opposite side.
"Fine, fine I'll get to it!"
'About fucking time'
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Yoruichi felt bad that while she was eating noodles given to her by a chef, Sanji was getting his ass beat.
'Good on you Sanji! Save the man you owe your life to's restaurant and life and don't back down!' She slurps the noodle 'at least Luffy and Ghin are trying to help him' she beams 'It's a good thing Sanji fed him cause that old man sure would be dead by now'
"How's that cat not running away?!"
"Beats me. Cats are known to be a bunch of bitches"
"Or those noodles are way too good leave"
Yoruichi rolls her eyes 'I'm staying to make sure these two don't get themselves killed'
"Run Yoruichi!"
Instinctively, the feline grabbed the bowel in her mouth, a vein appearing on her forehead at the many failed attempts. Once the bowel was secure in her mouth, she ran away from the falling wooden thick poll.
Once far enough, she sets the bowl down and continues eating like nothing happened.
"As if that cat was able to lift that bowel, move it, then continue to eat as if she nearly didn't die!"
"I told you! She or whatever the fuck it is isn't normal! He talked!"
Yoruichi stuffed the remaining noddles in her mouth, making her cheeks fat from the overload.
She looks up while chewing gingerly, watching her captain throw the broken post he held at the man wearing golden armour.
She looks at the enemy to see him point his arm up to release a chemical that destroyed the broken post.
It collided with the post and broke it into tiny pieces.
"How many weapons does this guy have?" She heard the sous chef ask in disbelief.
'If he wasn't such a wannabe android I'd compliment his weapons'
"Gum, gum... Gatling!" Still in the air, Luffy starts throwing multiple punches at the man below. To those watching, it looked like hundreds of arms punching when really, he's punching so fast it's projecting images.
"That's... amazing"
"What's that kid doing?"
"It's like there's arms everywhere!"
Krieg's men marvelled, awed at the display of power towards their captain.
"All right chore boy!"
"Yeah get him!"
Yoruichi jumped to land on a piece of the broken ship that floated besides Luffy. She wanted to see the fight as close up as possible.
Her tail wags as his fist landed on what the man described his armour to be "un dented".
'So much for that wootz steel armour' the feline snickers.
It was no brainer the punch Luffy sent actually hurt the man. Even more evident with the way he threw her captain against the back of the ship.
Yoruichi licks her paw in amusement. She was just glad her captain managed to break the "un destructible" armour off and show him who the boss is.
Yoruichi sits up as she watches her captain get caught in a net, falling with Don to the sea.
'I'll never understand how he can stay so calm in situations like this' she smirks, watching him use his Giant Gavel move 'Let's go save his ass' she sighs, jumping until she reached the star gazed chef.
She taps his leg aggressively as she meows, pointing to the sea. The blonde just looks at her in confusion and asks what's wrong.
"She wants you to save that kid" Sanji huhs "He can't swim. Those with the power of the devil fruit are hated by the sea so they lose their ability to swim" he explains.
"What are you saying?! He'll just sink?!" The blonde exclaims in alarm, getting up.
'Obviously' Yoruichi meows angrily, pointing to the ocean.
"Yeah I know Yoru I'm going now! You could have told me that sooner you worthless old grazer what if it's already too late!"
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Yoruichi felt bad for being so impatient with the Sous chef. She knew it was hard for him to say goodbye to the people he grew up with, with how callous he is walking towards the borrowed ship.
'Sanji' she jumps on his chest and nuzzles him, purring to comfort the crying teen from being called out by his father figure 'We'll take good care of you'
"Chef Zeff!" He yells out, getting on his hands and knees, Yoruichi jumping on his shoulder "thank you geezer. I'll never forget your kindness" he cries "I owe my life to you old man. So thank you!"
His father figure stares down at him with his eyes forming tears at not only his boys words but at knowledge he may never see him again.
The chef crew couldn't hold their tears anymore either. They gave the blonde teen a hard time but it was always love.
An understatement with how surprised Sanji is with the cries and 'I miss you's' he received.
Yoruichi tugs on his cuffs to signal for him to follow her on the boat so they can be off, to which he thankfully obliges and follows.
He waves as they set sail with a big smile that wavered from the tears.
"I'll see you all again you damn bastards!"