The Swordsman's Cat ( Zoro X Reader)

Chapter 41 : Well Darn

Chapter 41 : Well Darn

Gliding through the ocean, you were en route to Sphinx Island, pondering the list of islands your grandfather had deciphered for you. Shabondy Park was already behind you, and aligning your journey with your plans, Sphinx Island was your next destination.

Following that, you intended to meet up with the Straw Hats in Dressrosa.

It was intriguing, almost alarming, how Dracula Y/N's soul fragments were scattered across locations the Straw Hats would visit, but it didn't deter your objectives.

Dressrosa awaited your arrival before Doflamingo's departure to Punk Hazard, setting your path through Sphinx, Dressrosa, Zou, Wano, Egghead, and possibly Emerald City, contingent on its existence.

Transformed into your nekomata form, your swift movements were aided by your mastery over water.

While swimming through the ocean you recalled the reason why you are currently heading towards Sphinx Island.

Flashback :

Bursting through the door of your grandparents' bar, you returned in your human form, still soaked from your swim in the lake.

Your grandfather, Rayleigh, looked up, clearly surprised by your sudden appearance and the fact that you were in your human form.

"Y/N-chan? What's wrong?" he inquired, sensing the urgency in your actions.

Without hesitation, you marched over to him, slamming your hand down on the table to reveal a sparkling diamond. Rayleigh's eyes darted between you and the gem, puzzled.

"Would you care to further explain, Y/N-chan?" he asked.

Frustrated, you exclaimed, "I can infuse gemstones with my mana! Why did no one tell me about this?!"

"You can?" Rayleigh's surprise was evident. He was genuinely unaware of your abilities.

"Wait, you didn't know?" Your surprise mirrored his as he shook his head, confirming his ignorance.

In a flurry of motion, you grabbed your bag, pulled out a mini Den Den Mushi, and quickly dialed a number you knew by heart.

As the familiar purupurupuru sound of the dial echoed, your father's voice soon came through.

"Gatita?" he answered, using your affectionate nickname.

"Daddy! Did you know I could transfer my mana into gemstones?!" Your voice was a mix of excitement and frustration, eager for answers yet bewildered by the newfound revelation of your abilities.

"No 'hello' or 'how are you?'" he chided, prompting a sigh from you.

With a reluctant greeting, you obliged his expectation for etiquette, "Hello Daddy, how have you been..."

Your words were a mumble, acknowledging his insistence on proper manners.

"I have been well, my child. Now, what's this about transferring your mana into gemstones?" he inquired, turning the conversation towards the heart of your concern.

You explained, "A memory resurfaced while I was in Shabondy, revealing that I can infuse gemstones with my mana. Were you aware of this ability of mine?" seeking clarification on this newfound aspect of your powers.

"Yes, you've had this ability since a very young age," he confirmed, shedding light on a part of your past you hadn't known.

The revelation prompted frustration and confusion.