Sakura Blooms (Yamato x Male Reader)

Chapter 0.2 - Forbidden

Yamato's age: 13

Y/N's age: 15

"Seriously Yamato, that's amazing!" Y/N exclaimed, watching as she imbued her own fist with haki. It had been less than a year, and she'd already gotten a hang of Armament Haki. She herself insisted that she know Armament Haki before going on to learn the other forms.

Yamato was also staring at her fist, as if not believing she'd finally gotten the Haki to stay.

She and Y/N looked at each other for a while, before Y/N broke the silence.

"Pffft." He lowered his face and let out a small laugh.

"W-what is it?" Yamato looked at him.

"You're gonna have to do better, Yamato! This is just the start. You're going to need to work hard to actually master Armament Haki, as well as learn the other forms of Haki."

She laughed too, and nudged him with an elbow. "Hey! You're the one who told me that I was doing good."

Y/N smiled at her. "I was kidding. You're already amazing Yamato. If we keep meeting for these lessons you're gonna get even better."

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Y/N had received a message telling him to meet Kaido. If this wasn't a promotion, then what else is? Kaido didn't meet people unless they were getting promoted, or executed. Actually, to be executed by Kaido himself would be a great honour. This had got to be a promotion.

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Y/N bowed deeply as he approached. Seeing Kaido suddenly caused Y/N to see the resemblance between him and Yamato. Their hair, their eyes..

Y/N rose from his bow and addressed Kaido.

"You asked for a meeting, Lord Kaido?"

Kaido nodded slowly, and opened his mouth to speak. "I have been alerted that.. You have certain relations with my son."

Shit. He hadn't seen this coming. Y/N averted his eyes from Kaido's gaze, the room suddenly feeling a lot colder than before.

"I would normally punish such interactions, however I am aware that you are a very valuable soldier of mine. Instead.." Kaido's eyes gleamed, not unlike the way Yamato's eyes gleamed. "Instead I'll reward you. I'll grant you the chance to fight the All-Star, Jack. If you win, you can take his spot."

Y/N gaped at him. It was a promotion? It seemed too good to be coming from someone like Kaido.

"However... You're forbidden to see my son."

Y/N's stomach sank. "F-for how long, Lord Kaido?" his voice was barely audible.

"As long as I see fit. It is unhealthy for Yamato to interact with someone who used to be so close to Oden. I've already forgiven your roots, as you're a good and loyal soldier. Surely you understand that. Now you are dismissed. Enjoy your new position, Y/N."

The way Kaido said his name sent shivers down Y/N's spine. He wondered if Kaido would tell Yamato about this.

Or if she'd show up in the courtyard the next day and find that Y/N had abandoned her.