Trembling with fear the guard pushed open the sealed doors where He resideded
While behind the terrified guard was Shion walking past him before taking a seat down infront of Zoro
[gulp!]
"He's real…"
A whisper voiced out as a newly appointed guard holding a tea set appeared
"You can place it right here…and may take your leave after"
Shion uttered breaking the man out of his fascination
Approaching Zoro and Shion he quickly placed the tea set down
"Forgive me for asking but….is it true…. the stories i mean"
"Eh?"
Glancing at the guard Zoro saw the awe that radiated from his eyes
"It's said you slayed The Famed Ogre warlord of the mountain people with 20 broken bones and still had the endurance left to face off against his army "
Shion listened closely as he awaited Zoro response while the young guard held his breath
"Your wrong"
Picking up the tea cup he grabbed the sake jug beside him as he filled the cup to the brim
"Wh-"
"It was thirty not twenty"
Realizing the meaning behind his words the young guards eyes widen immediately as Zoro sipped on his cup
"Amazing…."
Bowing down in respect he took his leave but just as he was about to walk through the doors he spoke
"Thank you….my parent's can finally rest"
Turning around to look at Zoro tears welled in his eyes as he smiled
….
[Zoro pov]
"Your well liked it seems considering your reputation…strange"
Shrugging his shoulder as a giant figure appeared in his mind shion broke his thoughts
"Now then to continue from yesterday I've heard you use a unusual sword style if am not mistaken tell me where did you learn it from "
Pulling out the same journal and brush before opening it to a new page
"I didn't learn it from anyone…..i created it"
"Interesting….though I suppose it shouldn't be surprising considering who you are"
Writing down in his journal a suspicion arose in Zoro and he couldn't help but ask
"Are you really blind?"
"Hmm?"
Rasing his head above his journal as he looked at Zoro
"What do you mean?"
Sighing Zoro just shook his head
"I have a feeling in my gut…call me paranoid but I don't think just any blind man can become a Aseamon"
Nodding to Zoro question he smirked
"Your right I could See where your question lies…."
Staring at him with a deadpan expression a small blush formed on Shion face
"Cough...I perceive the world differently than most likes smells,sound they all carry a unique signature like all things in this world…but I like to call them…. waves"
"So that how your able to see….must have been difficult you have my respect"
Grabbing the sake jug he raised in the air before taking a swig
"It was but after a while your able to see much more like right now for instance I could tell your height your weight and even that scar on your left eye "
Raising his brows Zoro was impressed
"Hard work pays off"
As Shion smiled he nodded
"If that's not the truth I don't know what is ….enough about me I've seen your weapons...Cough...ahemm anyways there beautiful crafted especially the one with the white sheath tell me does it have a name"
"Wado ichimonji it was my father sword you better have Not-"
Hearing the rage in his voice as the waves around Zoro grew rampid
"Rest assured as much as I would have liked to wield it I kept my hand but interesting I thought you said you haven't seen-"
"I know what I said ask something else"
Touchy subject better write that down Shion thought
"My apologies I overstepped….but if I may would you be willing to show me a demonstration of one of your technique"
"Why would i do that?"
Exhaling he tilted his as he looked at Shion in confusion
"Ive heard so much regarding the wandering demon that I would like to see if any of it holds a candle to the real thing-"
"Forgot it I'm no damn circus animal "
Scoffing towards Shion he looked down on his jug as it was close to getting empty
"Fair enough what about your dreams there has to be something that drives you honor, women,wealth what does the man who earned the moniker wandering demon Desire so much that he leaves a wake of corpses everywhere he goes…"
Awaiting his answer Shion focused on Zoro
"I've only ever wanted one thing…"
Gazing into the nothingness Zoro ushered
"To be the world's greatest swordsman"
Feelin the aura emitting of Zoro Shion heart began to speed
"I've never regretted doing anything….All I have left is my destiny…my name may be infamous and if I die fighting for it,that's fine I will fight….but until that day comes not even death can take my life away!"
Taking another swig of his sake the waves around him grew higher and higher yet the only one able to see them was Shion
Incredible!! Thought Shion as he gazed at the man sitting infront of him
"I've heard enough"
Closing his journal he pulled out a document from his yukata
"This is a shogunate issued writ of pardon"
Showing it to Zoro he spoke
"It's a missive that absolves any crimes no matter how grave ….And even promises the magnanimous protection of the shogun"
"Why show me this…"
Narrowing his eyes Zoro felt a ultimatum coming
"I was sent here to investigate yes but i was also ordered to seek out those suitable with enough strength to complete a task given by the shogun only after the said task is completed will you be rewarded with this"
Tapping on the document repeatedly Zoro looked at Shion
"I'm guessing you deemed me suitable…yeah…Tch"
Nodding to Zoro
"Correct now then Roronoa Zoro other wise known as the wandering demon will you accept traveling to unfamiliar lands where death is an assurance alongside death row scoundrel who will no doubt stab you in the back
All chasing after the lone prize of absolute absolvement of crimes they have committed while having the protection of our excellence!"
Standing up Zoro tensed his body as the chains surrounding him broke
[Shatter]
"Tell me are they strong…the death roll inmates I mean"
Realizing what he was saying Shion nodded
"Why don't you see for yourself "
As a grin slowly formed on his face
"Yeah…I might just do that.."