Explore The World (One Piece: Yamato X Male Reader)

Chapter 16: Sorry

Kikunojo raised her blade, waiting for the arrow of (Y/N) that suddenly charged at her. (Y/N) was surprised when she sliced the arrow without any problem, as he collapsed on his knees and breathed with difficulty because he was exhausted after using too much energy. Kikunojo appeared in front of him as he looked up at her, she suddenly hit him before the woman calmed down after taking a breath.

Kikunojo: It's over, you lost.

(Y/N): No... I have to find Robin...

Kikunojo: (Y/N), I'm still angry with you for insulting lord Oden, but I will forgive you because I know you don't mean it. (Y/N), do you remember when I promised to take care of you if you trusted me?

(Y/N): ...

Kikunojo: Just like me, you were alone, and I saw myself in you, so I couldn't abandon you... I had lost everything that was important to me, I was alone on this vast island until I met you, you accepted to believe in me, and we got closer until we became a real family both of us, something I thought I had lost, you may not know it, but you saved me from the hell of loneliness...

(Y/N): Loneliness...

Kikunojo: Yes, after my companions left for the future, I was alone until I met you. You gave me your friendship, and we spent so much time together that made me forget my sadness, you gave a smile to this sad and lost face.

(Y/N): ...

Kikunojo: If I'm strict with you, it's because I want to protect you, we live on a dangerous island, so I have to be vigilant for your safety. I don't want to lose you, you are too important to me (Y/N), you are my little brother!

(Y/N): I...

Kikunojo: I want to help you, but I need to know the truth, so please, like that day, trust me and tell me everything, let me help you, please (Y/N)... She said to the boy who had tears in his eyes, regretting his words before he began to speak.

(Y/N): I'm really an idiot, sorry Kiku... I said some terrible things, I'm so sorry... He had no time to say one more word before Kikunojo suddenly hugged him, to his surprise.

Kikunojo: Don't worry, I've already forgiven you, I only ask you to confide in me. Speak and tell me what's the problem that worries you, let me help you. She said as the boy began to cry in his sister's arms.

After making up with Kikunojo, the boy told her that he had suddenly left Wano before arriving on Ohara, an island in West Blue. On this island, he became friends with a girl called Robin, and he learned a lot of things that he didn't know about the world, like the geography of the world or the currency used beyond Wano. As proof, he took monies out and his Log Pose, which fascinated the young woman before the boy put it on his right wrist.

Then the boy explained that he had suddenly left Ohara in the same boy as Wano before being back on this island, but he left his friend to whom he had promised to be at her side. Of course, he had avoided talking about the Poneglyphs and problems with the World Government to avoid worrying her, and he knew that she would prevent him from leaving Wano if she knew he was wanted.

Kikunojo understood (Y/N)'s pain and his wish to see his friend again, but he had to accept the reality. It was unfortunate, but it was too dangerous to face the dangers of the sea, she refused to let (Y/N) risk his life even if she accompanied him to see a girl that she had never seen. She tried to make herself understood to the boy, who refused to accept the reality of the situation. Kiku replied that he would die before he could join his friend because he was still a kid and weak to be able to go to sea, she didn't think herself she could survive, so it was impossible for him.

She asked him to accept her decision for his safety, however, she promised him that he would be able to leave Wano to find his friend when he will be older and stronger after finishing his training with Kikunojo who had promised to help him in his quest. (Y/N) knew in his heart that Kiku was right, so he reluctantly accepted her decision, but he cried so much with his voice resonating through the village that he fainted from tiredness.

A few days later

After the fight between (Y/N) and Kikunojo, (Y/N) rediscovered life in Wano although he had become depressed, he had little contact with, and didn't eat a lot despite the desperate attempts of Kiku, but he still refused.

In the meantime, Kikunojo had found a kunoichi who was loyal to the Kozuki, she was called Shinobu, both were surprised to see each other again, but they were also happy, especially for the kunoichi who was relieved to learn that Kikunojo was alive. Kiku explained to the ninja everything that had happened during the last few years. The kunoichi told her that she had found Kawamatsu who was alive, and he was taking care of the princess Hiyori to the surprise of Kikunojo who wanted to visit them.

(Y/N): So if I understand, we are going to visit Kawamatsu, one of the Nine Red Scabbards who is still alive and the princess Hiyori in the Kuri region? He said with a stoic face.

Kikunojo: That's it, we leave for a few days with Shinobu who will lead us to Kawamatsu.

(Y/N): ...

Shinobu: Is he really your student, Kikunojo? I mean, he's just a child who seems to have no expression.

(Y/N): ...

Kikunojo: The worst mistake you could make is to underestimate him because of his age. Believe me, (Y/N) is talented, and he will become very strong in the future. Some things have happened, but he will soon smile again.

Later, the trio passed through the lush forests of the Kuri region, with rivers flowing all along the forests and some animals that the group saw from time to time. The samurai seemed really restless to see her friend and the princess of the Kozuki whom she hadn't seen for years.

Shinobu: You are really eager to see them, you are like a child.

Kikunojo: A child? No. I'm just so happy to know that they are alive, I really want to see them again.

Shinobu: I understand you... By the way, where is (Y/N)? She asked as she noticed that the boy had disappeared.

Kikunojo: What? (Y/N) has disappeared?! Where did he go?

The young boy had separated from the group and arrived at the ruins of a castle, where a gloomy atmosphere reigned in the area. The young boy was observing the ruins of the castle that was destroyed by the flames which caused the death of Oden's wife because of Kaido who is responsible for the state of the place. The boy turned his head towards some graves that drew his attention before getting closer to them to read the inscriptions on them.

Kozuki Oden

Kozuki Toki

Kozuki Momonosuke

Kozuki Hiyori

Kin'emon

Kanjuro

Ashura

Dogstorm

Raizo

Denjiro

Cat Viper

Kawamatsu

Kikunojo

(Y/N): ...

The boy heard a noise before putting his hand on his sword and approaching the source of the noise. He saw a person from the back who seemed to be small compared to an adult before he noticed the boy's presence and immediately turned to him with his weapon, a kanabo at his hand to defend himself.

???: W... Who are you? He asked before observing the boy, who seemed surprised by the person in front of him with this face he knew.

(Y/N): Wait... Are you...

???: No! That's impossible! Are you (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Yamato?

End