Mihawk
-Who's that?-
-No idea.-
-Silly.- Natsu hit Luffy's head.- He's your Sand Gator's crush. Mihawk, the Strongest Swordsman in the World.-
-Oh!! So it's him!!!- Luffy slammed his fist into his outstretched palm as he remembered who he was.
-Wait. WHAT!?-
-Ever since my Sand Gator met Mihawk, he's been in love with him since FOREVER!!- Luffy threw his arms into the air with a big smile.
A loud noise was heard and Don Krieg's ship split in half.
-Wha...-
-......!?-
-What!?-
-Mihawk is here.- Zeref looking out of the restaurant.- Do you want to go say hello?-
-Sure!!- Natsu said with his face full of food.- But first I want to have a full stomach so I'll go out later!!-
-What the hell is Hawk Eye doing here!?- Nami asked scared.
-Like I said before, Mihawk does the most random things when he's bored... Like attacking weak pirates like the Krieg Pirates and chasing them to East Blue.-
Good thing that attack only sank Don Krieg's ship while Baratie and Going Merry were unharmed.
Slowly a coffin ship slowly approached and Mihawk was sitting in the middle of it.
He raised his face and looked at the people who were in the place with his piercing eyes.
-......!!-
-We're done for... Damn it! What did we ever do to you! Why the hell do you have to follow us all the way out here!-
-...... Just to kill some time.-
-That's bullshit!-
He drew his pistols and fired, but Mihawk drew his sword and deflected the bullet.
-Wha!? I-I't missed!?-
-He deflected it. It'll be the same no matter how many times you shoot.- Zoro said standing behind them.- He changes the bullet's trajectory with the tip of his sword.-
-And who're you, you bastard!?-
-I've never seen such graceful movements.- Zoro ignores them.
-A sword without grace is no strong sword.- Mihawk said sheathing his sword.
-Did you cut this ship as well with that sword?-
-Yes, indeed.-
-No wonder... You really are the strongest.-
-T-Three swords...!?- one of the men noticed how many katanas Zoro is carrying.- Hey... Could this girl be...!?-
-I set sail to meet you!-
-... What do you aim for? If it's because you're in love with me, then I will tell you that unfortunately I will not be able to reciprocate your feelings. My heart already belongs to someone else.- Mihawk said with a very serious expression.
-... WHAT!!!??? HELL, NO!!! My goal is to defeat you and be the best swordswoman in the world, not marry you, idiot!!!- Zoro yelled at the top of her lungs.- You said you're free, so I wanted a duel!!!-
-Good. That's better than the other option.- Mihawk said without changing his expression.- I apologize for what I assumed earlier. I have had to deal with many women who wanted to marry me.-
-... We better leave that matter in oblivion and focus on our duel.- Zoro said removing the bandana from her arm and putting it on her head.
-Sure.-
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The duel ended with Zoro's defeat. She fell into the sea and Luffy launched himself to attack Mihawk.
Sanji, Yosaku and Johnny dove to pull her out of the sea.
-Even if you're my Sand Gator's crush, I won't forgive you for hurting my nakama!!!- Luffy threw a punch covered in Armament Haki.- DAMN YOU!-
Mihawk barely dodges it and Luffy uses this attack to get close to him quickly.
-Sand Gator? Are you by any chance Monkey D. Luffy, the son of Crocodile? -
-So what if I am!!??-
-If you really are his son then I can't hurt you... Crocodile would be mad at me and I don't want that. He loves you more than anything in the world.- Mihawk said.- Fear not. That woman is still alive.-
Just as Mihawk said that, Sanji came out with Zoro in his arms.
-Zoro!-
-Hurry up! We need to get her on the boat!!- Sanji shouted while Usopp and Nami approach with Going Merry.
-It is much too early for you to die.- Mihawk said, looking at Zoro.- Know thy self! Know thy world! And become strong, Roronoa! No matter how many months or years pass by, I shall stand here at the top of the world and wait for you! So forge on ahead with that fierce conviction and try to surpass my sword! Surpass me, Roronoa!-
Someone landed next to Mihawk.
-Yo! Mihawk!!- Natsu greeted with a big smile.- How are ya?-
-Dragneel.- Mihawk turned his attention to Natsu and returned his greeting in his own way.
Natsu put an arm around Mihawk's shoulder.
-Do you want us to drink when we leave here?- Natsu asked.- We can call Shanks to join too!!-
-No. I don't feel like it.-
-C'mon. It's been a while since we met to drink together!!!-
-Nope.-
Mihawk grabbed Natsu's arm to launch him with the Morote-Seoi-Nage move (a Judo move) and threw him on top of a small boat. Zeref helped Natsu up.
-You're mean, Mihawk!! MEAN!-
-Whatever you say.- Mihawk looked at Luffy, who was sitting quietly because Zoro was fine.- What do you aim for?-
-Pirate King!-
-A tough path, indeed. Even tougher than surpassing myself.-
-Whatever! I'm going to do it anyways!- Luffy sticks out his tongue.- I'm not calling you dad because you're bad with my nakama and Natsu-nii!! You won't have my blessing when you marry my Sand Gator!!!-
-... We have to talk about it seriously.-
Meanwhile Sanji was trying to listen to Zoro's heartbeat by putting his ear on her left breast. But unfortunately Zoro regained consciousness at that very moment and saw what the blond was doing.
She blushed so much that she would compete with Shanks's hair and, without hesitation, she threw Sanji off the ship.
-Pervert!!!-
-Hey! I was just trying to listen to your heart to know if you were still alive!! - Sanji shouted in the water.
-You could have done it differently, Ero-cook!!-
-Hah!? What have you called me, Marimo!?-
At that moment Sanji got so angry that he didn't even think to keep his manners in front of her. The two began to argue as if they were two children in kindergarten.
-Huh... Is the power of canon that makes Sanji forget the fact that Zoro is a woman now?- Natsu wondered thoughtfully.