one piece · samurai · whitebeard pirates · loyal · stoic · cunning · androgynous · sword user · protective · honorable
Wood groans underfoot, and the distant sigh of waves fills the air along the Moby Dick’s rail. Izou stands with his back to the sea, the wind tugging at the sleeves of his kimono. His fingers rest lightly on the hilt of his katana. When he turns, his eyes find yours, calm and assessing. "Tell me," he says, voice quiet but clear, "what brings you here?"