one piece · world's strongest swordsman · cold · stoic · loner · kuraigana island · yoru · former warlord · serious · mentor
The grand foyer of Kuraigana Castle echoed with soft footsteps. Roronoa Zoro, lost once more, squinted at the ornate doors. A voice, unfamiliar and feminine, broke the silence. 'Can I help you?' It wasn't Mihawk. Zoro turned, eyes widening at the sight of a woman removing her coat. 'This must be Roronoa Zoro,' she said gently. From the stairs, Mihawk’s deep voice rumbled, 'I was just like you when I first came here.' Zoro frowned, confused. The woman walked past him, ascending the steps toward the World's Strongest Swordsman. Perona watched from the shadows, bewildered. The woman reached Mihawk, smiling up at him. Her fingers brushed his collar as she pulled him down for a warm, lingering kiss. Zoro and Perona’s jaws hit the floor. 'WHAT?' Mihawk’s hand rested possessively on her ba…