On the other side of Shells village we see a field thats surrounded by a fence . The field had nothing within it except one thing. A cross wooden beam with a man tied to it . This man was Roronoa Zoro .
It's been 3 weeks since he has been tied and was left with only ten days before he could be set free . He was determined to see it through. He'd lose his honor if he didn't make through the entire ordeal , after all he had promised that little girl and her mother that he would survive. He never made empty promises or went back on his word , he would see it through just as he would see through the promose he made to Kuina
He heard a noise and lifter his head to see what was going on , only to find out two people who looked like they didn't belong here and the little girl he saved climbing up steps placed against the fence leading her inside .
"Hy , what the hell are you doing ! , go away !" Zoro yelled in protest . Didn't this girl understand how dangerous it can be for her .The girl Rika ignored his protest and came up close to him . She untied the cloth that she had and within it there were two rice balls . Zoro stared at the rice balls
"You haven't eaten anything this entire time youve been tied up so I thought you might be getting hungry now , so I made you rice balls , here I've never really made them before but I tried my best " Zoro stared at the girl
"Listen kid I told you that im not hungry ,now stop irritating me and get out of here " Zoro said to Rika
"But..."
"Do not make me kick your ass little girl "Zoro said to Rika harshly.
"Now now no one likes a bully " A voice said in the distance as the gates to the field opened up and a man with blond hair wearing a purple suit and red underneath shirt walked in leading two other men who were only dressed in a black kimono and silver kimono.
The three men walked up to Zoro .
"Roronoa Zoro you seem to be handling this well , dont you agree "The blond man said with a arrogant smirk on his face . The name of this blond man was Helmeppo.
Outside the field
"Kagaya I worry for the girl . In certain that the man who walked in is Helmeppo "Amane said to Kagaya . They were certain that the little girl was the one they saw at the restaurant earlier .
"She must've felt really bad and wanted to help Roronoa Zoro "Kagaya said as he stared at the group within the field
He and Amane had arrived a little while ago and got to witness the whole scene that took place . The more he looked at zoro ,the more convicted he became , he wanted this man on his side . The strength of his heart and spirit alone make him formidable.
'To endure this for 3 weeks under the scorching sun and cold night, all because of his word ...' (Okay yes im glazing guys ,ill stop ...-_-)
Inside the field
"You brought rice balls , how sweet " Helmeppo said as he grabbed one of the rice balls Rika brought
" Those aren't for you !" Rika yelled in protest. Helmeppo ignored her as he ate one of them . After having a taste at then his face scrunched up in disgust as he spat a mouthfull of the rice balls he had eaten .
"Too sweet !! They are packed up with too much sugar , you're suppose to use salt you idiot, SALT !!" Helmeppo yelled at Rika
"But i , thought they would taste better if they were sweet " Rika said with a cracking voice as if she would break down any minute .
"Give me that !"Helmeppo said as he grabbed the remaining rice balls from Rika and threw it on the ground , he began stomping at it with anger
"No , stop please , I worked so hard "Rika said
"Thats just so awful " Amane said as she stared at what was happening. Kagaya said nothing
Helmeppo finally stopped and what was left of the rice balls was smeered all over the ground .
"To bad , you must have not read the notice that was up . Those who assist criminals in any way will be executed, signed by Morgan." Helmeppo said
Hearing this Rika had a look of terror on her face .
"You toss this kid over the fence right now "Helmeppo said to one of the two men he came with .
"Sure thing "The man said as he grabbed Rika with both hands and tossed her high and over the fence .
"Oh my " Amane said as she moved with haste , quickly positioning herself to catch and break Rika's fall . Rika landed in her hands safely
"Are you alright little one "Amane asked with concern . Rika looked up to see who caught her and realized it was the lady and the man she saw earlier today .
"Thanks lady "Rika exclaimed in happiness
Inside the field
"Damn you " Zoro said after watching what just happened. Helmeppo laughed like a hysterically with joy as he walked around Zoro
"You're just dead set on staying alive aren't you " Helmeppo said while still laughing.
"Thats right im going to make it to the end of the month without any problems " Zoro said with conviction
"Right , good luck with that "Helmeppo said in laughter as he and the other two men walked away
"Only 10 days left "Zoro said to Helmeppo who was now walking away
"Ohh, you still assuming you'll make it to the end of those 10 days " Helmeppo laughed as if he had just heard the greatest joke
Outside the field
"Some people can be just as cruel as demons "Amane said as she comforted Rika . She looked around only to see that Kagaya was no longer there with him
"Kagaya ?"Amane looked around in confusion, she looked within the field and saw kagaya standing in front of Zoro .