12 Chapter 12: A New Dawn

The morning sun stretched its golden fingers across the sandy shore, casting a warm glow over the sheer endless beach where Ryo and Yamato layed. They stirred, their bodies aching from the previous night's ordeal as they woke up. But relief flooded through them as they realized they were alive and safely escaped.

Yamato sat up slowly, blinking against the soft light. Her gaze swept across the horizon, taking in the peaceful scene before her. It was hard to believe that just hours ago, they had been locked in a fierce battle against Kaido himself. As her gaze shifted back to Ryo she couldn't help but smile. He had saved them both. She closed her eyes again and took a deep breath. This was how the air outside of Onigashima smelled.

Beside her, Ryo groaned softly as he pushed himself into a sitting position. He ran a hand through his tousled hair, his mind still foggy from the events of the night before. The memory of Kaido's brutal attack lingered, a stark reminder of the danger he was. He didn't really knew the power of his new ability, but he was sure he didn't wanted to do this again. He was in imense pain. He looked besides him as Yamato was visibly relaxing herself as she breathed slowly.

As they surveyed their surroundings, Yamato's thoughts shifted beck to unease as her mind turned back to her father. She couldn't shake the guilt that gnawed at her insides, knowing that she had betrayed him to help Ryo escape. But deep down, she knew it was the right choice. He wouldn't have stoped trying to kill him. Hell he even was ready to sacrifice his own daughter. He woul pay for what he did. She couldn't stand idly by while Kaido continued to wreak havoc on Wano.

In the meantime, Ryo reached into his pocket and retrieved the small boat that Zoe had given him. The moment he thought what he should do her playful voice echoed in his mind. "Get is wet my dear", she said in a lewd tone. He then tossed it as far as he could into the water, watching as it expanded into a small sailboat as it made contact with the sea. It wasn't much, but it would serve their purposes for now.

Turning to Yamato, Ryo spoke softly, his voice tinged with determination. "We need to find out where we are and what our next move should be," he said, his eyes locking with hers. "But first, we need to talk about something important."

Yamato's heart skipped a beat as she looked at him, anticipation coursing through her veins. She waited for him to continue, her breath catching in her throat.

"I can't do this alone," Ryo confessed, his voice raw with emotion. "I need a crew. People I can trust, who will stand by my side no matter what. If I am going to be the king of the world, my crew needs to be onehundred percent loyal to me."

Yamato felt a surge of hope swell within her chest. She knew what he was about to ask, and the thought sent a thrill through her veins.

With a steady gaze, Ryo reached out and took her hand in his, his touch sending a shiver down her spine. "Yamato," he said, his voice barely above a whisper, "will you be my Vice Captain? My right-hand woman in this journey we're about to embark on?"

As he was waiting for an answer they where standing mere centimeters apart from another.

Yamato's heart soared at his words, her eyes shining with unshed tears. She nodded fervently, her voice barely a whisper as she replied "Yes, i would want nothning mor that this."

In that moment, they shared a tender kiss, their lips meeting in a silent promise of solidarity and unity. It was a moment of pure bliss, a brief respite from the chaos of their lives. Nobody knew who started this but as they needed to separate she could feel his hands on her ass. She felt a shiver going through her body. What a wonderful feeling.

As they pulled away from each other, their eyes met, and they knew that their journey was just beginning. Together, they would face whatever challenges lay ahead, united in their quest for freedom and justice.

With renewed determination, they rose to their feet and made their way towards the waiting sailboat. The sun rose higher in the sky, casting its warm light over the sparkling ocean. "We need a name. As the crew that conquered the world, it would be ridiculous to not have a name", Ryo said. Yamato just looked at him and giggled. She agreed to her new Captain and knew that he would be King of the World. And she would help him accomplish that goal.