Animeverse Slayer!

Everyone stared at the large piece of meat in Leo's hand.

Hitestsu was surprised and asked, "Where did you hunt that? Is it poisonous?"

Leo shook his head, "No, it's not poisonous. As for how I found it, well, I have my ways."

After two years Leo's spiritual sense had grown tremendously. It could now cover 20 miles in every direction. Though it wasn't easy to find a wild animal that wasn't poisoned, it wasn't that hard either.

Flame made fire and started to grill the meat. Hitestsu brought out what little condiments they had left in the house.

Soon the meat turned glossy. Oil dripped dripped from it into the fire, making sizzling sounds. The glossy meat gave off a wave of aroma.

Tama gulped as she stared at the meat.

Leo laughed lightly tore a small portion before giving it to her, "Happy birthday, Tama."

Tama took the meat from Leo and smiled widely. She bit into it and immediately showed a blissful expression. However the next moment she opened her mouth and blowed out hot steam.

Hitestsu and the rest laughed.

Luffy's mouth was watering. He wanted to eat as well but Leo stared at him the whole time.

Flare equally divided a portion and gave it to everyone. Luffy gobbled whatever he got and asked for more.

Flare looked at Leo who didn't show any particular reaction. He then got another portion for Luffy.

A while later everyone had a satisfied look on their face. Tama was laying on the floor, fast asleep.

Hitestsu picked her up and placed her on a patched mattress.

He pulled the blanket over her. His eyes contained sorrow as he looked Tama.

He went up to Leo and bowed deeply, "Thank you. Words cannot express my gratitude."

Leo got him to stand up and said, "It's fine. She is a kid, kid's should be pampered, especially girls."

Hitestsu sat down. He heaved a sigh as he spoke, "If the Kozuki clan were still the rulers of Wano then she wouldn't have had to go through this."

When Leo heard him he replied, "Kozuki clan is the reason this country has reached such a state."

Hitestsu was startled and immediately replied, "What are you speaking? Kozuki clan and Oden-sama ruled Wano righteously. Everyone had full bellies and smiles on their face when they watched over us."

Leo curled his lips, "Being righteous and being a great ruler are two entirely different things. A great ruler without any sense for his enemies is worthless."

Hitestsu wanted to speak but Leo raised his hand and said, "Let's end it here."

Leo turned to Luffy and asked, "So, what are you going to do now?"

Luffy scratched his head and said, "Search for my friends. I am sure they must have regrouped."

Hitestsu asked, "Your friends?"

Luffy nodded, "Yeah. We can here to help Momo take down Orochi."

Hitestsu seems to have been struck by lightning when he heard Luffy, he went silent for several seconds before asking solemnly, "Take down Orochi? Who is this Momo?"

Luffy replied, "His father is that Oden guy you guys were talking about a second ago."

Hitestsu nearly passed out when heard Luffy. He sat still like a stone for several moments and muttered, "It's true... it's true! Toki-sama's prophecy...

Leo heard him clearly and asked, "What prophecy?"

Hitestsu snapped out of his trance and said excitedly, "Twenty years ago, Oden-sama was killed, his vassals life and death unknown. Kaido burned down Oden-sama's castle, but before the castle fell, Toki-sama, Oden-sama's wife prophecised that one day the nine red scabbards would return, on the night of the fire festival."

Leo couldn't make heads or tails about what he was talking about.

He turned to look at Luffy and shook his head. It's better to find his friends and ask them what was happening. Only they can give me a clear picture, this idiot would only make everything confusing.

He asked Hitestsu, "How long to the nearest town?"

Hitestsu replied, "It's several hours from here."

Leo nodded. He said to Luffy and Flare, "We'll leave tomorrow. Get some rest."

Flare and Luffy accepted the decision and went to sleep.

Hitestsu was still in thought. Leo didn't bother him and went to sleep.

The next day.

Leo and company were ready to set out. Tama was reluctant to part with them. Leo saw her reluctance and asked.

"Wanna come with us?"

Before Tama could answer Hitestsu replied, "Absolutely not. It's dangerous to go anywhere near the towns."

Leo said, "Don't worry. I'll take care of her."

Hitestsu shook his head and didn't change his decision.

Flare suddenly spoke up, "You know, before coming here sir killed someone on the same level as Kaido."

Hitestsu was shocked by the sudden info. He calmed down and asked dubiously, "Really?"

Flare smiled, "Absolutely. Out there Kaido is known as a Yonko. Sir killed a Yonko, called Big Mom. So don't worry, under his protection even Kaido himself couldn't harm her."

Hitestsu hesitated for a while. He looked at Tama and her expectant eyes, finally he caved in.

"Alright. But please don't let anything happen to her."

Leo nodded seriously, "I promise."

Yay!

Tama jumped up and cheered. Leo smiled and picked her up.

"Let's go!"

They rode Komachiyo towards the next town.

Hitestsu watched their figures fade into the distance. His eyes had a hint of hope.

...

Leo and company travelled for several hours before they saw the shadow of a town in the distance.

But before they reached the town several people rushed out from the cover of a huge rock.

Rifles were aimed at Leo and the rest. A man with bat ears and holding a bow with several arrows on his back stood infront of the men.

"Hand over the little girl."

Leo looked at them calmly. A cold glint flashed in his eyes when he heard the man.

"Sir, let me take of them."

Flare stood up and jumped down. He landed infront of the men.

Leo patted Komachiyo. It started to run again.

"Bastard!"

The bat eared man cursed. He pulled out an arrow and aimed it at Leo.

Before he could let the arrow loose a grave sense of danger invaded his mind. He ducked instinctively.

A bright sword ray flashed.

Spurt!

Several of the men around him fell down in their own blood and breathed their last.

Flare grinned and said to the man, "I can't have sir cleaning up trash every time."