Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

That's clearly a problem on your part.

But he clearly didn't feel any problem; he had practiced like this before.

How could a sword technique he knew so well suddenly produce completely different movements than the last time?

How is that possible?!

"Could it be that a 'great demon' is interfering with me inside my body?"

"That's the only reason! Otherwise, how could such a problem occur with the swordsmanship I've practiced for seven or eight years and know by heart!"

Lox decisively passed the problem on to the great demon within him.

Just like the relationship between the nine-tailed fox and the master of talk-no-jutsu, the "monster" inside the body can affect the host.

Otherwise, it's truly inexplicable!

Anyway, Rocks didn't think it was because he lacked talent in swordsmanship.

Once the "Great Demon" is completely subdued and no longer affected by it, my swordsmanship will definitely improve by leaps and bounds!

That's right, that's exactly it!

Thinking about all this, Lox snorted coldly: "Great Demon, you really have no end to your evil intentions, daring to interfere with my swordsmanship talent. I will remember this grudge!"

Kuina: "..."

Robin: "..."

They didn't think this was related to the "Blackwing Demon" inside Lox.

Because Rocks had once confidently stated—

When the "Blackwing Demon" falls into slumber, it has almost no effect on him.

In other words.

Locus was unwilling to believe this fact, which is why he pinned the blame on the "Blackwing Demon".

Never mind, I'll just keep quiet about it.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the same thought in each other's eyes...

Chapter 211 Rocks: Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Like being possessed by a negative ghost…

Today is the fifth day on Fishman Island.

After several days of relearning Isshin-ryu swordsmanship, Rocks felt he had regained his former prowess.

No, it's about becoming stronger than before.

So Rocks confidently began a sword sparring match with Kuina, a purely skill-based swordsmanship sparring match!

In the training ground.

The captain and first mate stood facing each other, swords in hand, exuding a powerful aura of swordsmanship.

"Are you ready, Captain?"

"You're doomed, First Mate!"

The two looked at each other, both full of confidence in themselves!

'Swoosh! Clang!'

The two charged at each other, closing the distance in an instant. Their swords clashed, the sound of metal striking metal echoing through the air...

'Clang clang clang...'

The two instantly engaged in a fierce hand-to-hand combat!

Who do you think will win?

"It must be the captain, right?"

"Guina shouldn't be underestimated either..."

The members of the Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group had been looking forward to this sparring match and were now watching the battle.

As the battle began, people started discussing it.

Even if these two were to have a friendly match, it would probably be quite a spectacle, right?

Robin, who had seen Rocks practice swordsmanship a few days ago, said this: "If it were a sparring match of skill-based swordsmanship, Kuina would probably win..."

In terms of swordsmanship alone, Rocks would have been utterly defeated...

Why?

Nami was surprised that Robin would say that and asked curiously, "Robin is someone who can fight Hawkeye, so her swordsmanship can't be weak, right?"

It wasn't that she thought Guina was weak.

Rather, it was Lox's impressive track record that stood out to all.

Robin tried to salvage Rocks's reputation a little: "Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, and unfortunately, the captain isn't particularly skilled in technical swordsmanship..."

"Oh, I see. But that doesn't mean Xiao Luo will lose, does it?"

Nami actually watched Rocks practice Isshin-ryu swordsmanship.

However, she didn't understand swordsmanship, so she couldn't understand it.

She just felt that compared to Kuina, Rocks' swordsmanship didn't look as "graceful," and she regarded it as just a style.

They didn't even consider the possibility that Lox was a bad swordsman.

I don't think so now.

I just feel that in this aspect, Lox is not as good as Kuina...

But we might not necessarily lose, right?

Hmm, let's wait and see!

"Hehehe, just keep watching and you'll see. This is just the beginning, a warm-up. After that, we'll see who's stronger..."

Before the word "weak" could even leave his lips, Moria, who was watching the battle, stopped talking, his mouth slightly agape, revealing a look of astonishment...

What did he see?

The monstrous Captain Rocks was actually suppressed by the first mate Kuina?

Do not!

Suppression is not enough to describe what he saw.

It was not a crushing defeat.

They were utterly crushed!

If I had to use an analogy, it would be like a scene where a master swordsman who has been immersed in swordsmanship for many years spars with a student who has just started practicing swordsmanship...

Moria's eyes widened, somewhat dumbfounded: "Huh???"

"This is really..."

He smiled and then stopped looking at anything.

However, his Observation Haki was extremely powerful, allowing him to "see" Rocks and Kuina's sparring match.

His expression wasn't much better than Moria's: "Surprising..."

Rocks was already at a disadvantage in the fifth second of the melee, he was running out of steam by the tenth second, and by the fifteenth second he was only able to parry...

Is this still the same Locus who was strong and domineering when facing many powerful opponents?

My worldview was shattered by that laugh!

Even if she's not particularly skilled, a swordsman who can rival Hawkeye shouldn't be this far behind Kuina...

"Oh my, Lord Lox actually..."

Leilia, a devotee of Lox, was "deeply affected" at this time.

In her mind, Lord Rocks should be invincible...

Although she admired the first mate Kuina, she genuinely didn't believe Kuina could defeat Rocks.

This scene puzzled her...

Olivera said in surprise, "So the captain has weaknesses too?"

Wapa was also astonished to see Rocks at a disadvantage for the first time: "In a duel between equals, using only pure swordsmanship skills, the captain is no match for the first mate..."

Clang!

On the field, the swords clashed once more, unleashing a hurricane that spread outwards from the center of the two...

*Sizzle!*

The moment they clashed, the gleaming blade twisted, not only deflecting the double-edged sword but also slicing diagonally downwards...

'Wow!'

Rocks reacted instantly, using Flash Step to dodge and appearing ten meters away.

He stared at Kuina with disbelief and astonishment: "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How are you so strong!?"

Locus was oblivious to his companions' chatter; he was completely absorbed in his sparring session with Guina.

This battle is subject to certain conditions.

A sparring match of Isshin-ryu swordsmanship.

Therefore, it was not difficult for Rocks to restrain himself and use the same power and speed as Kuina.

The result was... that he was completely powerless to fight back!

Within ten seconds, he was being overwhelmed and beaten.

No matter how he swings his sword, Kuina will see through his moves and counterattack instantly!

Kuina's responses and supplies kept Lox busy.

They were even more thoroughly outmatched than when they fought Hawkeye before...