The Lunarian (Slow updates)(AU)

Chapter 7: King's Request (reworked)

(Third Person POV) Year: 1504 Location: Wano

"Sir, before we take our leave, I have a request," everyone except the young couple looked at the older Lunarian with shock and curiosity, as it wasn't often he'd request something from Kaido.

"What is it?" the dragon fruit user knew it had to do with the newest recruits.

"I wish to train Crow personally," everyone's eyes besides Kaido's widen in surprise.

Again, everybody was surprised. Not only did King request something from Kaido, but he took a personal interest in someone.

However, when they thought about it wasn't that surprising since Crow is the only other Lunarian the All-Star has interacted with in decades and most likely wants to build a bond with his own kind.

"Why?" the Yonko asked with narrowed eyes.

"The boy has Conqueror's Haki," he revealed swiftly, shocking everyone again.

Even Kaido was taken aback by this information. Only one in a million had Conqueror's Haki; those who possessed it most of the time became legends.

A grin formed on Kaido's face as the implications weren't lost on him. Not only did he gain another Lunarian into his ranks, but one that had Conquerors Haki! 

With King's training, the younger Lunarian could be a force to be reckoned with. If trained correctly, the boy could surpass King and, if lucky enough, potentially rival him in power!

If that became the case, the battle between them could be legendary and give the Oni the thrill he's been looking for so long! 

And if fate were on his side, some of Crow's offspring would inherit the power from him. Such a potential possibility made the Oni look forward to the future. Until then, however, he'll just have to be patient and wait until that time comes, unfortunately.

"I'll allow it," his gaze lingered on Uta, who squirmed under his stare. "What about the girl?" Kaido gestured toward Uta.

King glanced at Uta. "She'll temporally become my secretary, and after she gives birth, I'll train her as well," Uta looked at the older man in surprise.

Kaido looked back at King and nodded in agreement. "Is that all?"

"Yes, sir."

"Then the three of you are dismissed," he waved them off, and three made their way out.

Once they were out of the throne room, Crow stopped causing King and Uta as well

"Why?" Crow asked.

"Why's what?" King glanced at him, feigning ignorance which only served to piss the teen off.

"Why are you helping us?" Crow snarled agitatedly, surprising Uta. "Is it because I'm like you?"

King stiffed. "You know?" he turned to look at the teen.

Both teens looked at him with deadpanned expressions. Did he really just ask that stupid ass question?

"What the fuck do you mean, you know?!" Crow asked rhetorically with a mocking tone.

"It was pretty obvious," Uta pointed out, gesturing toward his wings, which resemble Crows, except the red tips.

King sheepishly chuckled and was inwardly cursing himself for his stupidity. "Yeah, I guess you're right..." he admitted. "But yeah, that's part of why I took you both in...but it's also because I want to ensure your safety. I thought bringing back our people was a dream of the past, but once you were discovered, I felt something I hadn't felt in a long time...hope. I know you're upset about it, especially you," he looked at Uta and then back at Crow. "But the continuance of our race rests on your shoulders, and I'll be damned if I let anyone bring our people to extinction. So please don't make this any harder than it has to be," he pleaded.