A/N:

I'm still in survival mode in real life, and the fact that I had time to write this was pure luck, so don't get too used to updates. :P

Sanji Kitetsu Chapter 7

Well shit, I almost thought you sounded kinda cool back there. Sanji mocks as the swordsman moves silently through the shadows, avoiding the eyes of about a hundred bounty hunters that populate the town.

What was it? "A true swordsman never allows alcohol to take control of himself?"

Geez you're noisy. I can't hear their footsteps if you keep talking. Zoro leans against the wall and peeks around the corner at the crowd.

Why don't you just admit that you've never had a successful attempt at self harm by drowning in alcohol despite trying for years because you never realized that your breed of seaweed naturally thrives in any alcoholic environment?

A hunter fires at the swordsman from above, forcing him to take shelter inside the building.

If you nag any more you'll become a granny. Zoro finds himself the target of pistols from all sides and dodges behind a table just in time. Now then, this'll be an excellent chance to test out you boys. First up is Yuki. No need to hold back.

Yes Master! I'll do my best! The swordsman draws the black blade and easily breaks through both the table and the line of attackers.

Very light. You're a fine blade, Yuki. Be proud. Zoro switches the young blade into his left hand, tapping his thumb on the hilt in approval. Sanji hears a timid hum of confidence from his fellow sword.

Hey kid, no need to actually CALL him "Master" there! I know that's what he is, but you're only feeding his over-sized ego. Sanji snickers, and Yubashiri lets out a ring of slight confusion. Ah, that's right. Yuki might still be getting used to using the human language. You did great back there by the way. Keep it up, and you'll be fine.

Thank you, Sanji-nii-san! Yubashiri chirps as the swordsman escapes another band of pursuers and dodges a cannon ball.

Don't you mean baa-san? He's probably old enough to be one too. Zoro drives Yubashiri through a barrel of wine and eyes the spilling liquid in regret.

Stop joking around and focus, shitty moss! Behind you! Sanji warns as a hunter approaches with a stone axe from the swordsman's blind spot.

Thanks for worrying, curly, but you gotta have a bit more faith in the master you chose. The swordsman draws Sanji with his free hand and swings him toward the attacker. Now your turn. The cursed blade cleanly slices the giant stone into two pieces.

I meant for you to block that.

Aren't you gonna compliment me on how sharp my edge is? You're playing favorites, useless master!

A masterwork blade only cuts when its user wishes to cut something.

Tch, I was only saving your arm from snapping under its weight. You're welcome, shitty moss!

I told you to have more faith. The swordsman raises Sanji and strikes a nun impostor and a child hunter with the back of the blade. Sanji freezes in shock. That bastard, he just used Sanji on a lady, AGAIN!

Zoro climbs a ladder to the roof top, pushing off the ladder behind him along with another dozen hunters.

You're gonna be a problem child, alright, but here's something you might like. The swordsman turns to face a small group of hunters on the adjacent building. Let's try a two sword technique. He smirks and raises both blades.

Nitoryu: Taka Nami

Sanji barely has the time to perceive a tinge of curiosity before he's spun through the air fast enough to make his blade vibrate and ring. He feels Yubashiri's eagerness beside him expanding and finally merging with his own excitement, resonating to form a powerful shock wave until it finally leaves them both and pushes itself toward the group of hunters.

Sanji has been used in numerous sword techniques in his life so far. Many of them were rather disappointing, but also a few that left him breathless (figuratively). He has never been in a multi-sword technique though. That was-

Having fun? Zoro smirks while casually cuts a circle on the roof top with Yubashiri.

It was... alright. Sanji hates to admit it, but that move makes the swordsman rather cool.

You did well. You two will make a fine team. The master taps his thumbs on both of their hilts. Yubashiri rings happily with pride.

Of course we will! You don't have to tell me how I did. Sanji mutters.

I thought you were asking for compliments.

I was NOT.

By the way, the swordsman turns to watch another mob of hunters fall through the hole he cut. Thank you for talking to Kuina.

Don't worry about it. Wasn't doing it for you.

Come to think of it, aren't you being too much of a nice guy? You're a cursed blade after all. This is not gonna come back and bite me one day, is it?

Sanji notices another hunter approaching from the swordsman's blind spot with a ladder. He stops himself from warning the swordsman. The guy did tell him to have more faith. His master surprisingly manages to dodge the first attack but is still tackled to the ground by what appears to be a gorilla in a dress. One punch, and the swordsman's forehead begins to trickle with blood.

If you want to repay me that badly, I wouldn't say no to some of that blood of yours.

I'll think about it. The man smirks.