From Mafioso to Pirate (Katekyo Hitman Reborn x One Piece)

A Butler's Secret

"Oh, Klahadore," the blonde girl called down from her window, a nervous smile making its way onto her face. "It's okay. These people were just-"

"There's no need, Lady Kaya," the man interrupted, causing the smile to quickly disappear from her face. He did not even look at her as he adjusted his glasses with the palm of his hand, eyes continuing their cold glare. "I'll listen to any explanation later. For now, you all need to leave here at once."

"Oh, hey!" Luffy exclaimed, his signature grin appearing on his face. "Do you guys have a ship we could-"

"Absolutely not!" The man shouted at them, causing the three children to immediately flinch and scurry behind the older pirates. Luffy just slumped in disappointment, Zoro giving him a consoling pat on the back. Lambo seriously doubted his strawhat-wearing captain would give up so easily, however.

Klahadore's gaze suddenly shot towards the tree, an expression of distaste distorting his face from its calmness. "Usopp!" He shouted. A yelp and some shuffling were heard as Usopp, who had somehow managed to hide behind the branch he had been sitting on, struggled back onto the tree branch. He gave a nervous smile. "Uh...hey."

Klahadore's cold gaze never wavered. "Ah, Usopp. I've heard many things about you. You're quite famous in this village, aren't you?"

Usopp's smile widened at that. "Oh, really?"

"They say you've been on many interesting adventures. That's something for someone your age," the butler continued, his glaring expression contradicting his words.

Lambo, along with the rest of the crew, stood back and watched the exchange with frowns. 'Is this guy being sarcastic or not? He's so stone cold that I can't even tell...'

Standing tall on the branch, the boy placed his hands on his sides, puffing up his chest proudly. "You can call me Captain Usopp! That'll help spread my name around!"

There was a flash in Klahadore's eyes. It happened so quickly that Lambo wasn't even sure if he imagined it or not.

"Captain, eh...?" The sound of soft laughter rang in the air as he once again adjusted his glasses in his strange way. "I've heard stories about your father as well. He also had quite the reputation." This time, he said it in a clearly mocking tone.

Usopp's smile faded and was replaced with an expression of anger. "Wh-What?"

"Klahadore!" Kaya's voice came down sternly as she cast a worried look at Usopp. "Stop this!"

Klahadore continued, however; glaring daggers at Usopp. "You are just the son of some filthy pirate! I demand that you stop pestering Lady Kaya this instant! I will not allow you to drag her down with you!"

"What did you say about my father?" Usopp growled, returning the glare full force, teeth gritted in anger.

"Hey, should we do something? This is getting pretty intense," Lambo muttered towards Luffy. Receiving no answer, he turned to see the other boy watching the scene wordlessly.

"You come from a completely different world than Lady Kaya," Klahadore continued harshly. "Why is it that you keep coming here? Do you want money? How much?"

"THAT'S ENOUGH, KLAHADORE!" Kaya shouted down at him in anger, leaning far out the window towards him, her face set in an almost panicked exrpession of anger. Klahadore's words had apparently struck a chord in her. "Apologize to Usopp at once!"

Usopp turned to the pale girl in concern. "H-Hey, Kaya, that's dangerous-"

"Why should I apologize to that savage?" Klahadore continued. "I am only speaking the truth. I do sympathize with you, however. For having an idiotic father who abandoned his wife and child for some mindless lust for treasure."