The Celestial Dragon Turned Pirate

Chp 13

After a while, you handled the pirate invasion on the island in a rather swift manner, no worries. You were currently sitting inside one of the navy buildings drinking tea and awaiting snacks to go with the tea.

A navy chore boy knocked on the door but before he could enter Smoker stopped by the door. He entered anyways completely disregarding the snacks he probably thought was for him.

He walked into the room only to find a warlord sitting on his desk chair. You both stared at each other in silence, until you decided to break it.

"Ah if it isn't Smoker!! Are you here to give me my luxurious snacks?" you smiled at the white haired male.

"Warlord Y/N. what do you want?" he replied

"What a cold response" pouting. "I'm just relaxing really, thought I'd take a little holiday while I'm still here. Did you know this place is a great tourist attracti-"

"Shut up and get out of my seat"

he walked to the desk arranging some files and looked at you.

"Out"

"..."

"..."

the two of you kept up this little staring contest. neither of you letting up the unspoken challenge of who was in a higher position between the two.

"uhm excuse me?" the chore boy broke the silence.

"what!?"

"what!?"

you both spoke simultaneously.

"I brought your snacks miss warlord..."

"ugh set them on the table and leave okay?"

the boy put the tray on the table and left. for a marine he didn't really seem smart enough to notice tension in the room.

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"Do you handle the recruiting process Smokey? Because I swear they're getting dumber by the second"

"I won't let you degrade marines... but I will admit there's always one or two, anyways you still haven't answered my question and I wont repeat myself"

"Oh right! I didn't just come here to piss you off, I'm actually here for something, where's that pretty little puppy of yours, Tashigi?"

Smoker stalled his movements and turned back to the warlord now sitting on his desk having snacks and tea
'This woman, I swear' He thought*

"Now what would a pirate like you want with my subordinate hmm?"

You got off his desk and started snooping around his office.

"She's a freak for legendary swords isn't she? Well I just happened to be looking for one. Well I was thinking we could hook arms and go sword shopping together, just gal pal things" giving him a smile he didn't appreciate.

"Listen warlord, don't forget that you work for the government, and that's only under special circumstances so let's not forget who's in charge here

"... you know, of all the marines that have threatened me you just might be one of the most non threatening marine... at least to me of course"

You chuckled as you walked back to Smoker's table

"Regardless, I only want to speak with her for the sword. But you and your little crowbar are welcome to join us.

Oh and I'm taking one of these, ciao"

I picked up one of the many cigars that were on his table and exited the office.

Smoker wasn't much of a help, that much should be obvious so naturally people like Tashigi would most likely be off somewhere polishing or cleaning her sword. So the next place of search would be wherever the marines keep their weapons. But as a warlord, access to that place would be a big no.

So like the good little detective you are, you snagged a look at the schedules Smokey was supposed to hand out to his team, and Tashigi was supposed to be heading for the library to deliver some new arrivals of books, so that's where you were heading as well.

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You spotted Tashigi entering a little while after you did. As she started putting books on shelves you approached her from behind.

She quickly turned and unsheathed her sword and pointed it to where you were previously standing.

"Boo."

The hairs on her neck stood as she freaked out and turned to see you again only this time, much closer than she had anticipated. Her face reddened.

"Calm down Tashigi, it's just me, it's not like I'm gonna kill you or anything..."

"Warlord Y/n, may I remind you that it is in your best interest to not sneak up on marines, much less threaten one"

You smiled at her flustered face.

"Forgive me, oh great tashigi for not realizing that. But really... I may be a 'ruthless' pirate but I'm not here to kill you"

"What do you want?" She said as she sheathed her sword back and took a step back from me.

"A little cat told me you have knowledge on legendary swords in the world"

"Why would a cat- nevermind, and what makes you think I'd be willing to help a pirate like you?"

"Oh, you wound me my dear, but I am simply curious. Do you perhaps know about the Cresent moon sword?"

She looked at me like I was talking nonsense. "Of course I know that sword pretty much anyone who's into swordsmanship knows that sword. What they also know is that it's tale is older than millennium and no one still hasn't found it, meaning there's no way to look for it"

"That may be so, but you see I wasn't asking about how to find it, I simply wanted to hear the tale my dear."

"That's all, really? And stop calling me that, I'm not going to fall for your flattery pirate."

"So beautiful yet so harsh and bitter. But it's true I'd love to hear what your version of the magical sword story is."

"Then pick up a book and start putting books on shelves"

"I love it when a woman makes me work for it."

She threw a book at me and I dodged it, then started to somewhat nearly place them on the shelves.

"Well, it is said that the story of the Cresent moon sword became famous because of its user..."

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A-note

I think I should give Y/n a warlord title, bc just 'warlord seems awkward. Lemme on if there's suggestions for it, but you're welcome to pick whatever you like.