Back in the field . The sun burned to hot above as sweat trickled down the face of Zoro, yet Zoro was lost in thought as he recalled memories from the past .
*Crack
Wooden swords clashed against each other again and again . The two clash was Zoro and kuina . Zoro held two swords while Zoro one . They clashed again and again and after one clash kuina knocked Zoro down causing him to fall with his wooden swords at his side .
She pointed her wooden sword at Zoro and said
"You're weak Zoro , nothing ever changes "
' I made a promise to her , I cant afford to die in a place like this 'Zoro thought to himself. He gasped in surprise . He was beginning to hallucinate . He saw a shadow and lifted his head . It was a women , he saw her with that man who came earlier.
"You were with that man who came earlier right , what do you want ?"Zoro asked . However something caught his eye and surprised him greatly the women held 3 swords in her hands ,not just any swords but his swords
"Hy , those swords are ..." Before Zoro could finish Amane nodded in agreement. Zoro was now confused
"But why do you have them ?"
"Hello Zoro ,im Amane Kagaya's wife . You probably wondering why i have your swords with me , we'll thats because was going to execute you just before your time was up . So kagaya offered to pay money so you can gain your freedom , which was around 1 million yen " Amane explained , pausing to allow Zoro to process all of that .
Zoro couldn't believe it , he had promised . He endured all of this because he was certain he would be released when he made it through this ordeal . The fact that Helmeppo didn't plan to keep his promise made him the most angry . He remembered the promise he made to Kuina and how could've died , leaving him unable to fulfill his promise to her .
"Why did he do it , why did he pay for my freedom "Zoro asked a shadow cast over his eyes . Amane smiled
"Because he wishes for you to join the ranks of the Demon slayer corps " Amane said . Zoro was shocked , this was the lat thing he expected to hear . He had heard of the demon slayer corps , an organization that hunts and eradicates all demons . Sooner or later he was going to run into them since in order to be the greatest swordsman he needed to be an expert in both swordsmanship and breathing styles.
"Is he some kind of teacher who wants to train me or something like that" Zoro asked in confusion. Amane chuckled
"No he's not a teacher although he is Kagaya Ubuyashiki the head of the demon slayer corps , he admires your conviction and courage so much so that he wishes for you to one day become a pillar that will aid him and the demon slayer corps end all demons "
"Head , demon slayer corps, pillar , end all demons ... wait what ??"Zoro was shocked rightfully so . He couldn't understand how could that man be the head of the demon slayer corps , he didn't look all that strong .
"So let me get this straight, he did all of this so I can join the demon slayer corps "Zoro asked as he stared at Amane .
"Yes , he believes that you have the potential to be the strongest one day . The demon slayer corps needs someone like you "Amane said . Zoro went silent for a moment with a shadow over his eyes.
"My dream ... i made a promise to someone that I would be the greatest swordsman, will this hinder me in any way ?" Zoro asked
(A/N: Yes zoro needs to learning a breath style in order to become the greatest but he is not sure whether joining the demon slayers would prevent him from dueling and facing off Ronin . A simple way to look at it , dueling other swordsmen improves your swordsmanship by miles while facing demons improves your swordsmanship but not as much as facing another swordsman. The reason is shaky but im working on it )
"No it will not , from what ive heard from your reputation you only hunt bandits and you duel Ronin . As long as you are not harming innocent people being a demon slayer will not hinder you . I dare say it will benefit you because from what I've heard to truly become the greatest you need to be great in both areas " Amane said . Zoro thought about it , about how if it were not for Kagaya's interference he would've been executed by Helmeppo.
Flashback
A young zoro and kuina stared at each other with full moon shining brightly in the background .
They shook hands as they both unanimously said
"Its a promise "
Flashback end
'Being a demon slayer isnt as bad , I'll get to fight demons on a regular basis ' Zoro thought
"Okay I accept " Zoro said .
"Welcome to the demon slayer corps Roronoa Zoro " Amane said as she began to untie Zoro .
"They gave us three swords , so I think they were unaware which swords was yours " Amane said as she finished.
"They are all mine , I use all three of them "Zoro said as he grabbed the swords and placing them on his haramaki . Amane paused and looked at Zoro with a confused deadpan face .
"You use all at once ?"
" Yes , I specialize in the three sword style . " Zoro said as he patted himself up . Amane looked at Zoro strangely before turning serious.
" You should hurry to where Kagaya is , Once Morgan learns of that Kagaya has that kind of money he'll likely threaten or do worse in order to obtain more money from him . Kagaya knows this as well " Amane said as she faced Zoro .
" Why didn't you say this sooner!! and why did he do it knowing what would potentially happen " Zoro said as his eye twitched in annoyance.
" because he trusts you , he trusts that you will come to his aid . Go Zoro , go save him " Amane said as Zoro took off despite his fatigue. Amane smiled she knew that Kagaya would be alright
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