"Merchant ship?"
Hearing Akame's words, Lu Yu stood up and walked to the side of the ship. He picked up the telescope and spotted a luxurious merchant ship floating in the nearby sea.
But this didn't look like any ordinary merchant ship.
As a pirate, Lu Yu never considered buying supplies if he could just steal them. And from the looks of it, this ship was definitely carrying something worth stealing.
Justice had nothing to do with Lu Yu—he was a pirate, through and through.
After spotting the merchant ship, Lu Yu left Nami behind and immediately gave the order to attack.
Seeing this, Nami felt a sudden urge to escape.
It was too dangerous to stay on this guy's ship.
Not to mention, the fact that he knew every detail about her earlier made it pretty clear—he came here to attack Cocoyasi Village.
She had to get back before they reached the village. Warn everyone. Get them out. Because for the first time in a long while… she genuinely felt the presence of death hovering around Lu Yu.
"Ms. Nami, please remain on the ship for a while."
Just as Nami was about to sneak away, Akame appeared in front of her, blocking her path. Her tone was calm but firm.
Akame's wasn't as naïve as she looked. She was experienced—sharp enough to lead the Night Raid's newcomers and run missions. Underestimating her would be a mistake.
"I-I wasn't trying to leave," Nami said awkwardly.
"I just—"
"Ms. Nami," Akame interrupted coldly, "Don't say anything unnecessary. If I feel even the slightest threat, I only have one response—eliminate it."
She sat down on the deck, resting her hand on the hilt of her Murasame. The message was clear.
Seeing how unshakable Akame was, Nami could only sigh in frustration.
Meanwhile, Lu Yu stood at the bow of the ship, his eyes locked on the massive, extravagant merchant ship now just ahead.
Such a lavish vessel was bound to have guards.
And the closer they got, the more off it felt. This wasn't just a merchant ship—it was something else entirely. No regular trade vessel had this kind of defense, nor this level of luxury.
Even weirder, when the people aboard spotted the approaching pirates, they didn't panic. No screaming. No running. No signs of fear.
Some of them, dressed like nobles, were casually sipping wine and chatting like nothing was happening.
One of them, a fat noble with a goblet in his pudgy hand and a voice that cracked like a rooster, smirked and said, "Didn't expect pirate entertainment today."
He turned lazily to his guards. "Take care of them. Kill all the pirates... except the leader. That one looks nice. If his face isn't scarred, he might be useful."
"Understood, Duke Carrosa," the captain of the guard squad responded immediately.
"Everyone, prepare for combat! Wipe out the pirates!"
"But don't kill the leader!"
The guard captain unsheathed his sword and barked the order.
But before they could make a move—
"Hey, hey, hey. Did I just hear you say you're gonna attack my ship?"
A voice came from behind him.
Cold sweat instantly formed on the captain's forehead.
He didn't dare move a muscle.
It wasn't just the voice—it was the pressure. A suffocating, murderous aura washed over him, more intense than anything he'd ever felt.
As someone who'd escorted high-profile targets across dangerous waters, he'd met desperate men before. Killers. Pirates. Assassins. He'd seen that kind of aura… but never this strong.
This was something else entirely.
Then—
Clang!
A sword whistled past his ear. One of his own swordsmen had leapt into action, slashing at the intruder.
The captain instinctively rolled out of the way and looked up.
Standing there, smirking, was Lu Yu—the same man who had been on the pirate ship just moments ago, now casually standing aboard the merchant ship.
How the hell did he get here?!
This was Lu Yu's assassination technique.
"A swordswoman?" Lu Yu muttered, glancing at the attacker. "Strong one, too... and a woman."
But before he could finish the thought, another fierce attack came at him.
Every move she made felt familiar—but something was off.
That sword style… he'd seen it before.
"Isshin-ryu?" Lu Yu narrowed his eyes. "A disciple of Koshiro?"
And then it hit him.
Zoro. The way she fought was reminiscent of that green-haired swordsman he'd battled before. But her form was more refined, her swordplay sharper, with an understanding of swordsmanship that surpassed mere technique.
It was something deeper—instinctive. Spiritual.
Thanks to his fusion with Akame's abilities, Lu Yu's own swordsmanship had evolved too.
"Kuina?"
He suddenly blurted the name out.
And just like that, the swordswoman froze.
Her sword wavered.
One simple name had exposed the truth.
"So this ship really isn't what it seems," Lu Yu said, stepping forward. "No way someone like you shows up just to guard a merchant vessel. Tell me the real reason you're here."
With a sudden surge, Lu Yu unleashed his Armament Haki, forcing the distracted Kuina back with a single blow.
He smiled.
And that smile broke her stance more than any attack could.
Her eyes softened.
"The Great Sword —Wado Ichimonji," Kuina replied softly.
Lu Yu nodded slowly. Now he got it.
Kuina had trained with Wado Ichimonji since she was a child. There was no way she was here just for a greatsword.
This sword, this Wado Ichimonji—it held a meaning. Just like her technique.
"Alright then," Lu Yu said, cracking his knuckles. "Kill the rest of these bastards. I want the treasure and supplies. The sword's yours."
He turned and made his way toward the captain of the guard team.
Kuina stood there stunned. That Sword Wado Ichimonji had been promised to her as a reward. But now…
Now it didn't matter.
(TL: In fhis Fanfic her sword got stolen)
Besides, she had no love for these nobles.
Originally, she planned to take action only after the reward was hers.
Now? She drew her sword.
Blood painted the deck crimson.
The nobles watched the massacre unfold like it was a theater performance. Unfazed. Entertained.
They'd seen this kind of slaughter before.
But this time… none of the guards remained standing when it was over.
Only Lu Yu and Kuina stood on the blood-soaked deck, drenched in red.
Between the two of them, they'd painted a masterpiece of death.
And for all of Lu Yu's ruthlessness—his killing finesse still lagged behind Akame's.
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