The Old Kite

It has been two months since Kenji opened up his eyes in this house. It was a typical rural house where he along with his mother lived.

His mother named Kuga Yurisa, middle aged attractive woman with brown, short hair that hung over a strong, worried face.

Kenji looked into the narrow green eyes of her mother, "Mom, I want to join the marines."

In these two months, Kenji realized that he has been reborn in the 'One Piece World' but was not aware of where he was in the timeline.

He, as a teenager in his previous life, used to watch One Piece anime and grew very fond of the 'Straw Hat Pirates', so much so that he too wanted to form a pirate crew and set sail on a journey of his own.

But knowing the dangers contained in this world, where even a simple snail was more than enough to beat you to death, Kenji thought really hard and finally came up with a plan.

So he decided to play it safe and enroll with the Marines. At least he would be able to become powerful and the navy too went on to search for pirates which in itself was quite an adventure.

"Kenji, we have already talked about it before. Both your father and brother have left me to pursue their dreams and now you too. Do you not love your mother anymore?"

The mature woman brought both of her hands to stop tears falling from her eyes but failed badly. Her tears kept coming out nonstop.

Her husband, a marine, left her 10 years ago for a mission and has not come back yet. His elder son, five years ago, also left her by saying that he will find his father and bring him back home, uniting his family. But alas, he too did not keep his promise.

She feared that Kenji, too will leave her and forget about her. She could not help but cry when such a thought arose in her heart.

"No mom, " Kenji stood up from his seat and closed in on his mother, hugging her tightly around her shoulders, "I love you. You are the most precious thing to me, so how can I see you hurt like this."

Rubbing her cheeks lightly with his right hand, he cleaned her tears and gave a kiss on her cheek, "Mom, are you still angry?"

Shaking her head lightly, the woman wrapped her arms around Kenji, pulling him in her chest and she lightly rubbed her body over his.

"Kenji, promise me one thing and I will let you leave for joining marine or whatever it is you want."

Kenji was already feeling a little bit aroused from the giant tits of her mother which were pressing hard on his chest and tried his best not to show it on his face.

"Um, tell me."

Caressing his left cheek with her right hand, she looked into Kenji's blue eyes, "I need you to promise me that whatever I ask you to do tonight, you will do it without any questions asked. Only then will the mother be able to leave you on your journey without any worries. Okay?"

"I promise, mother."

Not giving much a thought about what her mother would ask him to do, he promised her nevertheless. She would not harm her own son, would she?

"Good."

She did not let Kenji leave her to embrace and the two kept hugging each other for some time.

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In the afternoon, Kenji left for 'The Old Kite'. It was the place where Kenji worked as a part-time waiter.

'The Old Kite' was one of the most famous bars where people used to come to hang out and party. Being from a middle-class family, Kenji started out his part-time when he came to know that his mother used to do other's household works to run the house. It was the moment where he swears that he would provide all the luxuries to her mother that he could.

It was also one of the main reasons that motivated him to join the marines. Being a pirate, he could earn money but could not leave in peace. And all he wanted for her mother, after knowing what she has gone through in her life, was peace and happiness. And he was willing to sacrifice all he could, to make it happen.

"Good afternoon, Kenji."

The moment he entered 'The Old Kite' after crossing the giant gates, he was greeted by a dark skinned beauty. With red, flowing hair braided, her pink eyes looked at Kenji and her face broke up in a charming smile.

"Kiwa-chan! Very good afternoon. How is the business going?"

The girl was Arima Kiwa, the daughter of the owner of 'The Old Kite'. Officially she was a manager and was required to look over all the staff but every now and then, she herself would mix up with the staff and attend to the customers.

"As usual," she sighed and then took Kenji's arm and started pulling him towards the northern secion of the bar, "Come in, since father is away for business purpose, let us treat ourselves to beer."

There was something fascinating about Kiwa, perhaps it was just her clear dark eyes that brought about a feeling of comfort. Usually, she is too reserved to talk to the opposite gender, but Kenji seems to be some sort of exception to her.

Kenji wanted to refuse, but knowing that he will leave soon enough, he could not help but let Kiwa lead him for a quick drinks.

'Nothing would happen with a couple shots of beer. And who knows it might even be easier to tell Kiwa about him leaving and starting out on his own adventure.'

"You know, I had a feeling you would refuse to toast with me in the afternoon as you usually do. Is everything okay?"

"Well, I have something I want to tell you."

"Hm," pressing down her eye brows, Kiwa could not help but get a bit uneasy as she nodded, confirming that she was all ears.

"Well, its actually that, I have talked it out with Mom, and I guess I will be out soon on an adventure of my own."

"What!" she exclaimed, quite surprised and took more than a few breaths to calm down. She looked at Kenji and wanted to say something with hesitation aparent in her eyes. She took up the freshly filled glass of blueberry wine and drank up in a single sip to calm down her wildly beating heart.

"When?"

"I don't know but I believe it will be very soon."

"One week?"

"Maybe or maybe less than that."

"Idiot," she murmured but not loud enough for Kenji to hear, "And you are telling me now?"

'I even told my Mom today, you know,' thought Kenji but did not spoke it out as he knew very well that the lady in front of him, will get even more upset at this remark.

It has to be known that both her mother and Kiwa did not have a good relationship. And the few times they met, both completely ignored each others existence, as though the other one did not exist. Kenji was often left confused and embarassed in those situations.

Then, Kiwa suddenly stood up and took another glass down her dry throat, "I am leaving for now, but make sure you come and find me before you embark on your journey. I have a preparing a very special gift for you," and turned around walking towards the exit.

Just as she was about to exit, she turned around and asked him, "You are preparing to become a pirate or go join a marine training camp?"

"Marine Training Camp."

Listening to his answer, another devilish smile broke out on her face, "It will be quite interesting then," were the final words she spoke as she disappeared by the doors.

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