Hinokami Kagura

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑: 𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐧𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬

Having spent a straight week at sea, enduring unfavorable weather conditions that kept their boat constantly rocking, (Y/N) found it nearly impossible to get a proper night's sleep.

(Y/N) decided to leave their mask and haori behind in their room as they made their way towards the nearby town. They had no desire for people to see them in their marine uniform.

While exploring the charming small town, their eyes suddenly landed on a quaint party bar tucked away on the side of the island. As if on cue, their stomach let out a rumble, signaling their hunger.

'It's been awhile since I have eaten'

As (Y/N) stepped into the bustling bar, they couldn't help but notice the lively atmosphere, with the patrons indulging in hearty drinks and large servings of food. A wave of nostalgia washed over them as the bar's ambiance reminded them of Makino's party bar.

Unaware of the attention they were inadvertently garnering, (Y/N) approached the bar area with its inviting wooden stools. Their decision to leave their mask behind meant that their soft, beautiful face was now fully exposed, and it didn't go unnoticed by the people in the bar.

The barmaid, who had been occupied cleaning a jug, looked up and raised a curious eyebrow at (Y/N) as they approached the stools.

"Y'know," she remarked, "a pretty thing like you shouldn't be in a rowdy bar like this."

(Y/N) responded with a calm and confident smile, saying, "It's fine, really. I can handle myself."

The barmaid shrugged her shoulders and replied, "Suit yourself."

Setting the jug down, she turned her full attention to (Y/N) and asked, "What can I get for ya?"

(Y/N) ordered their favorite food (F/N)

As (Y/N) sat at the bar, awaiting their meal, they were oblivious to the creaking of the establishment's doors opening. The rowdy chatter of the pirates in the bar fell silent, and the sound of approaching footsteps made its way to where they were sitting.

One of the men who entered bellowed, "Hey, Barlady, a couple of barrels of sake for us!"

(Y/N) paid little attention to the commotion, but their focus shifted when one of the pirates sat down in close proximity to them.

"Hello there, you look lovely," the pirate remarked in a deep voice. The compliment caught (Y/N)'s attention, and they couldn't help but blush slightly at the unexpected praise.

The man seemed oddly familiar, though perhaps (Y/N) was too tired to register the fact that they were now engaged in conversation with one of the most formidable pirates of the sea.

The man who had struck up a conversation with (Y/N) was an imposing figure. He stood tall, with a well-muscled build and a sun-kissed tan complexion. His deep crimson hair framed his face, and three small vertical scars marked his right eye. However, what truly caught (Y/N)'s attention was the man's missing left arm.

'Oooof... that must have been painful when he lost that arm.'"

"Oh, thank you," (Y/N) replied, their blush deepening in response to the compliment.

"You look handsome as well," they added with a smile.

The man chuckled and said, "Well, ain't you a cute thing..."

While (Y/N) was somewhat aware of the exchange, they couldn't fully comprehend the fact that a Yonko, a highly powerful pirate, was currently flirting with them.

"Oi, Captain, are you trying to flirt with someone?" Another man chimed in, leaning against the bar table as he observed the interaction between the two.