Chapter 302: Chapter 302 : Wano 12
No matter what Kirito did, there was no finding Zoro there, he spent much time finding the man but apparently, he wasn't there anymore.
"Maybe I should have just waited with that samurai. Zoro surely would have come to take back Shisui.
Sigh too late for that." Kirito muttered to him and only walked along, there was nothing he could do right now, only just plan what he planned to do next.
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Zoro winced slightly as Kozuki Hiyori carefully bandaged his wounds. The small room they were in was dimly lit, the only light coming from a small lantern in the corner. Hiyori's hands moved deftly, wrapping the cloth around his injuries with practised ease.
"Thank you," Zoro said gruffly, trying to mask the pain.
Hiyori looked up at him, her eyes filled with gratitude and concern. "It's the least I can do. You saved me from Orochi's men. I don't know how to thank you properly."
Zoro shook his head. "It's nothing. I just did what needed to be done." He paused, remembering the fierce battle. "But in the process, I lost one of my swords."
Hiyori's eyes widened in surprise. "You lost one of your swords? Which one?"
"Shusui," Zoro replied, a hint of regret in his voice. "It was taken from me during the fight."
Hiyori finished bandaging his last wound and sat back, deep in thought.
After this follows her surprise and a little deny but ultimately she believes Zoro.
Maybe part of the reason she got a crush on the moss head.
After a moment, she stood up and walked to a small chest in the corner of the room. She opened it and carefully lifted out a beautifully crafted sword.
"This is Enma," she said, returning to Zoro's side. "It belonged to my father, Kozuki Oden. It is a powerful sword, and I believe you are worthy of wielding it."
Zoro looked at the sword in awe. He could feel the powerful aura emanating from it. "Are you sure?" he asked, hesitant to take such a precious heirloom.
Hiyori nodded firmly. "You saved my life and have proven yourself to be a true warrior. Enma deserves to be wielded by someone who can bring out its true potential. My father would want it to be in the hands of a swordsman like you.
In return, I just asked that you return Shisui back to the land of Wano."
Zoro reached out and took Enma, feeling its weight and the incredible power it held. He could sense that it was a sword that required great skill and strength to master. "Fine, as long as I get a good sword, I don't particularly mind."
Hiyori smiled, her eyes glistening with emotion. "I have no doubt you will. Please, use it to help us free Wano from Orochi and Kaido's tyranny."
Zoro stood up, feeling a renewed sense of purpose. He secured Enma at his side and gave Hiyori a determined look. "I will. And I promise, I'll get Shusui back too."
Did he know that that ain't happening anymore?
With Enma now in his possession, Zoro felt ready to face the challenges ahead.
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Kirito after finally not finding Zoro anywhere, just gave up, he had more important things to do, like going to the flower capital and starting his plan against Orochi.
Not having a marker set there already he has to run there himself. Not to mention, he was sure that after all the places he had checked out. Law and Straw Hats are definitely there.
He found the place beautiful. Truly worth saying that the capital of Wano.
The entire place is colourful with a much richer and finer tone than other places in Wano. Kirito for the first time felt that this place was something he could really live and settle into.
Strange considering that this entire world is not something he likes to settle into period.
It's dangerous, even more so than the Naruto world.
But that was not the point here, he liked the place. The first thing which came to his attention was the beautiful and cosy-looking castle built at the top of a strange curved tree.
After a momentary appearance his usual serious look returns. He remembers that the target he was going after was in that castle.
'I am sure that I can find straw hats here but I rather not meet them before taking care of Orochi.
But a little change in plan.
I will be replacing the guy with a clone.