One Piece: Nico Robin Collection

Chapter 20 Weapons
Caesar didn't know how the navy taught Haki, but for pirates, no matter whether it was Armament Haki or Observation Haki, the essential thing was to get beaten!

Armament Haki is about adapting to, guiding, and learning this power through being beaten, while Observation Haki is about remaining calm and amplifying perception while being beaten.

If you want to grow, you have to endure the most severe beating!
But if we want to further enhance this power, it is not enough to just get beaten.

Because of his powerful five senses, Caesar's observation Haki awakening speed far exceeds that of armament Haki, but the difficulty of advancing the two is completely opposite.

The outward release of armed color and internal destruction require more precise control, and this process requires extremely concentrated attention.

The ability to foresee the future through the power of observation and hearing requires not only attention, but also an indescribable intuition.

For a simple character like Yamato, this kind of intuition may be easier to master than the operation-dependent weapon release.

However, for a materialistic time traveler like Caesar, learning such invisible and intangible things is as difficult as learning the wordless book.

Caesar didn't think he could learn this technique in just one battle like Luffy.

So he simply blindfolded himself, intending to perceive the world as a blind man like Yixiao, and learn this power through the practice of releasing his observation and hearing color all the time.

Besides this lack of foresight, Caesar discovered another problem.

arms!

It's not that he doesn't have this thing. The third generation Kitetsu hidden in Rogue Town became his collection a few years ago. However, although this sword is a demon sword, it is just a sharp sword, and there is an inexplicable sense of incongruity when using it.

It’s like the knife doesn’t belong to me. There’s always an inexplicable sense of incongruity when using it. It feels very inconvenient and awkward.

A knife will choose its own master.

This was what the shop owner Ipponmatsu told him when he was collecting the Sandai Kitetsu.

There is no obvious difference between the so-called Twelve Supreme Great Swords and the Twenty-One Great Swords in terms of forging technology. Their rankings have changed many times in history. The difference between the two depends more on the strength and fame of the user.

For example, when Whitebeard died, there was no one to inherit Soranoku-Kiri, and it disappeared in history. Sooner or later, its ranking would be replaced by other famous swords.

Or if Zoro becomes the world's greatest swordsman, then his Wado Ichimonji will also be promoted along with his strength and fame, replacing a long-lost supreme sword.

However, unlike the first two, the differences between the big sword, the good sword, and the swords of the next level are huge.

The third generation of Kitetsu is the father of Kozuki Oden. When he was young, Kozuki Sukiyaki imitated the work of the second generation of Kitetsu. His forging skills were slightly lacking, but because he was from the lineage of Kitetsu, although it was not included in the Fifty Good Swords, it was not inferior in sharpness.

According to the system's judgment, the Third Generation of Kitetsu is not replicable, which means that it does have a certain degree of self-awareness.

Caesar always thought that he was unable to tame the sword because he was not strong enough.

However, when he took out the knife again, he found that the inexplicable sense of incongruity had not disappeared. Instead, it became even stronger because of his observation Haki.

In addition to the third generation of Kitetsu, Caesar also collected a family heirloom of Matsu, Snow Sou, one of the fifty good swords.

It is also not replicable, and is much more convenient to use than Kitetsu, but the feel is a bit short, which is the same for the third generation Kitetsu.

It is worth mentioning that the collection evaluation of the two swords are both A-level famous swords. The first one, the Third Generation Kitetsu, brought Caesar a reward of "Mastery of Swordsmanship". The level is probably enough to dominate the East China Sea, but it cannot cut iron.

However, because Xuezou was the second famous sword of the same level to be included, it did not bring any additional rewards to Caesar.

Caesar had noticed during his previous battle with Kaido that it was difficult to gain an advantage in combat with just fists compared to using weapons.

Kaido can swing the stick with both hands, and with one move, he can knock the Third Emperor down from the sky and knock him to the ground. The power of his two arms concentrated on a weapon is difficult for him to resist with just one fist.

When the strength of Haki is not as strong as that of the opponent, Xuezou with only a sharp sword may not be able to resist Kaido's Eight Fasts, which are specially used to help people quit the addiction to being a king. Therefore, a good weapon is naturally indispensable.

At the General's Mansion, Caesar ordered someone to summon Hiyori Kozuki.

Kozuki Hiyori knelt respectfully and nodded in greeting: "Hiyori greets Lord Caesar."

"No gift."

Caesar waved his hand gently: "I heard that you asked Yamato to release the prisoners in the quarry?"

"Yes."

Kozuki Hiyori nodded slightly. "Some of those people are warriors who once followed the Kozuki clan, and some are knowledgeable people who resisted Kurozumi Orochi. Now is the time to use them. I can guarantee that I will not disrupt the order of Wano Country."

"I don't mean to blame you."

Caesar nodded: "I called you here for another matter. Kozuki Oden's sword Enma should be in your hands, right?"

Hiyori was slightly startled when she heard this: "If my lord needs it, I can take the initiative and give this sword to you."

"Gift..."

Caesar smiled and said, "Let me take a look first."

Soon, a long sword with a three-lobed hilt was placed in front of Caesar.

Caesar picked up the knife. Compared to Xuezou, Yanmo's knife was obviously heavier, with a very thick texture, and a faint aura of fierceness that was difficult to conceal.

Seeing Caesar grasp the hilt of the sword, Hiyori Kozuki hastily warned, "Please be careful, sir. This sword will absorb the user's Ryuo without permission. No one except my father has ever been able to tame this sword."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a clang sound.

The long sword is unsheathed, and its brilliance cannot be concealed.

Feeling the domineering aura being absorbed eagerly by the long sword in his hand, Caesar snorted coldly, and a faint domineering aura spread out. The long sword in his hand suddenly hummed, returning all the domineering aura it had just absorbed.

Then, Caesar sheathed his sword, and the sword in his hand disappeared out of thin air, turning into a card in his palm.

[Collection Items: Large Sword, Demon Sword, and Yama]

[Rarity: SS]

【Collection value: S】

[Achievement: Collect a large knife]

[Achievement Reward: Kendo Mastery]

[Kendo Mastery: You can always cut off your target with precision, but this is not the limit of Kendo.]

Caesar raised his eyebrows slightly. It is rarer than the devil fruit, but its collection value is lower than the devil fruit?
But it’s hard to say. Whether it’s a devil fruit or a large sword, each of these valuable collectibles is unique, perhaps because of the differences between individuals.

"Sure enough, this knife doesn't suit me either."

In the blink of an eye, Enma appeared in his hand again, and Caesar returned it to Kozuki Hiyori.

The system's attitude towards collectibles can be described as: not asking for eternity, but only asking for having them once. The system will not cancel the rewards just because the collectibles are taken out, which is quite humane.

"My Lord, are you taking my daughter's feelings into consideration?"

Upon hearing this, Hiyori Kozuki quickly spoke up, "Although this sword is a relic of my father's, if it were Lord Caesar, I'm sure even if my father knew about it in his afterlife, he would only be pleased."

Caesar laughed out loud: "You think too much. I don't care about your thoughts. It's just that it's simply inappropriate."

Kozuki Hiyori paused, pursed his lips, and looked quite hurt.

"You'll need to take care of the land restoration. If anyone dares to cause trouble in this regard, don't hesitate. Let Runti kill him directly. We must restore farming as quickly as possible."

Caesar gave some instructions, then asked, "Are you encountering any difficult problems at this stage?"

"There was a shortage of food a few days ago, but fortunately it has been resolved." Hiyori Kozuki bit her red lips lightly, as if she was a little embarrassed to speak: "Also, Master Quinn has been pursuing my daughter..."

"I can guarantee that you will not be harmed, but I can't say anything about normal pursuit. You should ask Yamato for this matter."

Caesar waved his hand: "If you have nothing else, go down."

Guangyue Rihe's loss was visibly evident to the naked eye. He bowed slightly and then quietly retreated.

It wasn't until she left the room that Caesar let out a barely perceptible sneer.

The fishing for the rich is on my head...

Caesar is not a straight man, and he can't hide Kozuki Hiyori's little thoughts from him.

To put it simply, the other party may really just not want to be entangled with Quinn, but if that's the case, Yamato rushing up with a stick and beating Quinn up will have the same effect.

Although General Yamato did not have much real power, he still had some real power.

There was no need to ignore Yamato, who was also a woman and had a natural liking for her, and instead come to talk to her about such things, not to mention that Hiyori Kozuki had old ministers to protect her.

To put it more deeply, maybe she is trying to use the beauty trap to instigate internal conflicts within the Beasts Pirates, or she is trying to incite him to rebel.

No matter which one it is, it will give the Kozuki clan an opportunity to take advantage.

For Caesar, eliminating Kozuki's influence is far more important than defeating Kaido.

Even if it was really his overwhelming charm that made Hiyori Kozuki fall for him, he would not compromise in this regard.

Kozuki Hiyori can live and bask in the General's light, and Kozuki's old retainers can also live and repay the General's kindness with loyalty...

But Momonosuke must die!
Because the general's position cannot be shaken!
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Wano Country, Jiuli, Bianli Village.

Caesar, with his eyes covered with a black cloth and the Sandai Kitetsu hanging around his waist, strolled into the village.

When the children playing in the village saw Caesar, they shouted in surprise.

"It's Lord Caesar!"

"It's really Lord Caesar!"

As early as the day when Yamato succeeded to the position of shogun, Caesar's appearance was remembered by the people through broadcasts.

When they saw Caesar at this time, although his eyes were covered with cloth, the little guys still recognized Caesar, the man who had ordered the release of food so that they no longer had to endure hunger.

In the crowd, a little girl looked at Caesar worriedly: "Why is Lord Caesar blindfolded? Is he injured?"

"It's just for training."

Hearing the girl's worried question, Caesar smiled slightly and said, "Excuse me, does Tenguyama Hichet live here?"

"Huh? Lord Caesar is here to see Master?"

The little girl's eyes lit up when she heard this: "My name is Xiaoyu, and the Tengushan Feiche you mentioned is my master!"

"So your name is Xiaoyu."

Caesar smiled and stroked the girl's hair: "Can you take me to see your master?"

"Yes, sir, please follow me!"

Xiaoyu nodded obediently and walked towards the village with Caesar.

Xiaoyu came to an old tree house in the corner of the village and pushed the door open.

In the room, a short old man wearing a Tengu mask was fiddling with a beautiful girl puppet, occasionally making obscene laughs.

"Master! Lord Caesar is here to visit! It's the Lord Caesar from the General's Mansion!"

"Hmm? Caesar?"

Hearing the name, Tengushan Feiche turned his head suddenly, his eyes filled with surprise and a hint of panic.

"Excuse me for disturbing you."

Caesar said "excuse me" but walked into the room without any hesitation. With a wave of his hand, a soft chair appeared and he leaned against it.

"Xiaoyu, please go out first."

Seeing Caesar's attitude, a trace of fear flashed in Tenguyama Hichet's eyes. He sent Xiaoyu away and his eyes fell on the Third Generation Kitetsu that Caesar placed horizontally in front of him. That sword was the work he made when he was young.

"My name is Tenguyama Hitetsu, and I'm a swordsmith. Are you here to forge a weapon?"

"Yes."

Caesar nodded. "But before that, I still have some questions about weapons. I hope Master Feiche can help me."

Hearing this, Tiangoushan Feiche breathed a sigh of relief: "Sir, please speak."

"This Sandai Kitetsu is a demon sword I got from a weapon shop in the East China Sea."

Caesar's tone was a little confused. "I don't know why, but this sword has always given me a sense of disharmony. I originally thought it was due to my strength, but as my strength increased, this feeling of disharmony didn't disappear. I don't know why."

Hearing Caesar's words, Fei Che nodded without surprise: "Sir, you are not a swordsman, right?"

"Can you see something like this?"

Caesar was a little curious: "My kendo skills...should be pretty good?"

Fei Che shook his head: "The definition of a swordsman does not depend on the level of swordsmanship, but..."

"belief?"

"That's right!"

"I knew it…"

Caesar laughed and said, this world is a huge belief!

"Not all strong swordsmen can be considered swordsmen. A swordsman should first have a heart that is firmly committed to the way of the sword."

Tenguyama Hitetsu explained, "While the swords of the Kitetsu clan are powerful, they are also difficult to control. Usually, only the most exceptional swordsmen can wield them. A good sword can sense the heart of its wielder. Your Excellency possesses swordsmanship but lacks the sword's heart. Naturally, you cannot fully control a sword, let alone one as unruly and untamable as the Demon Sword."

"I see…"

Caesar nodded. He had indeed rarely used a sword, and his swordsmanship was all acquired as a reward from the system's achievements.

However, even if you haven't eaten pork, you have seen pigs run. Pure swordsmen like Zoro and Hawkeye have self-requirements that are difficult for ordinary people to understand. Similar statements have been seen in many works, such as swordsmen must persevere to the end and move forward.

But Caesar naturally didn't have this belief...

"In that case, please, Master Fei Che, forge a suitable sword for me. Money is not a problem. I just hope it can reach the level of a great sword. How do you do it?"

(End of this chapter)