Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

Anyone who practices for a month or two would probably appear more disciplined and skillful in swordsmanship than Rocks...

In response to this.

Lox did not think that he was lacking in talent in this area.

He just felt that such flashy swordsmanship was not suitable for him; he was the free-spirited and unrestrained type of swordsman.

He had no self-awareness, but that's how Rocks felt.

He walks his own path of swordsmanship, the path most suitable for him, a path that simplifies complexity!

"Kuina, unleash your full power with your flying slash!"

After sending Kuina flying, Lox said to her, "Let me see if you've improved..."

"it is good!"

Guina was equally decisive.

She sheathed Wado Ichimonji, lowered her body, and revealed a sharp glint in her eyes: "Isshin-ryu: Setsuna!"

He begins his attack by drawing his sword and slashing.

With a hissing sound as the sword scraped against its scabbard, Wado Ichimonji was drawn.

The sword's edge sliced ​​through the air ahead, unleashing a long, thin slash that swept horizontally towards Lox!

"Not bad, even sharper and faster than two days ago,"

Lockes nodded in approval, then swung his brand-new sword down with a fierce strike.

With a 'bang'.

The sword shattered Kuina's slash.

Rocks controlled the attack perfectly; the shattering slashes shot out in all directions, yet none managed to tear through the deck of the Black Demon...

"Striking a flying slash as if it were a drawn sword strike is indeed stronger and sharper than a regular flying slash, and can be used as a trump card to decide the outcome."

Rocks sheathed his sword and said, "However, drawing your sword to slash is also very risky. If you are seen through, you will expose your weakness."

"I will only use the Draw Sword Slash when I find the right opportunity."

Kuina had studied swordsmanship for many years and was well aware of the drawbacks of the draw-and-slash technique; she would not use it rashly without finding the right opportunity.

"Your swordsmanship is swift, elegant, and free, so don't be bound by any particular moves. You can use a freer approach. The blade can be used for attack, and so can the scabbard."

Rocks remembered watching an anime called Rurouni Kenshin in his previous life.

The Flying Sword Style in the game seems quite similar to Kuina's swordsmanship style...

Rocks said, "Drawing the sword requires charging up the momentum and swinging the sword. While swinging the sword with the right hand, the left hand can also grip the scabbard in reverse to attack."

"A scabbard imbued with sword energy can also cut through steel."

As he spoke, Rocks even demonstrated the movements.

With his right hand, he drew his sword and swung it out with the first strike; with his left hand, he gripped the scabbard and swung it out with the second strike. The two attacks were executed in quick succession, and the transition between them was fairly perfect…

"You can still do this?"

Although Rocks' movements were somewhat stiff, sluggish, and haphazard, Kuina could see the beauty in his attacks.

The art of drawing the sword is a sword technique that requires building up momentum and emphasizes a single, fatal strike. If it is seen through or dodged, the user will reveal a weakness.

This is a swordsmanship that requires a lot of timing and judgment.

However, if you add the attack of gripping the scabbard in reverse, you can make up for this weakness to some extent.

Kuina asked curiously, "How did you come up with that?"

"Is this difficult?"

Instead of saying he had a "finished product" in mind, Locke casually remarked, "I'm actually curious why no one could come up with something so simple?"

"Perhaps the idea that 'the scabbard is for protecting the sword' is too deeply ingrained?"

Kuina tucked a strand of hair behind her ear: "In addition, the vast majority of swordsmen are trained in systematic ways."

"Even if I find my own way of swordsmanship in the future, my basic style will be fixed, and I won't think of this method..."

Her swordsmanship has transcended the basics and is moving towards its own unique path.

It will still be affected by the basic sword techniques of Isshin Dojo.

There's a subconscious feeling that using a sword sheath to attack is "not orthodox," so people generally don't consider it...

"Do you think this method is feasible?"

Lockes didn't think much of it.

Many things seem simple, but if no one points them out, you might never realize it in your entire life...

One to two is not difficult.

The key to the problem is being aware of it.

"feasible!"

Kuina was certain: "However, it's not that simple. The technique of exerting force, the timing, and the body movements all affect the execution of this attack. You need to grasp the right balance."

It looks simple, but it's actually not easy.

Just like electric welding, you can't just weld with a metal rod and make a 'squeak'; there's a technique involved.

This two-stage sword draw is not simply a matter of swinging the sword once and then striking again.

Multiple reasons need to be considered.

In swordsmanship, even a simple vertical slash requires a considerable amount of practice for an average person to achieve the correct angle and force.

Drawing the sword is already considered a relatively advanced swordsmanship technique, let alone adding a second attack...

"That depends on you. Technical swordsmanship doesn't suit my style. I prefer swordsmanship that simplifies complex techniques!"

"...I can't really comment on your swordsmanship, but just don't let me surpass you before you become the world's greatest swordsman."

"What do you mean 'not very good to evaluate'? I am a user of the Black Winged Demon Fruit, and this ability guarantees that I will go very far in swordsmanship!"

"I've wanted to ask you this before, why do you think that as a Blackwing Demon user, you're destined to go far in swordsmanship?"

"What's the reason? Ulquiorra also knows swordsmanship. Of course, the main reason is that I think swordsmanship is cool. Since I've chosen the path of a swordsman, I will become number one. I've always been confident!"

"Ulquiorra?"

"Oh, so you were the previous user of the Blackwing Demon Fruit, right?"

Rocks remembered that Ulquiorra was skilled in swordsmanship.

He exchanged two sword blows with Ichigo Kurosaki.

With the addition of the "Moon Sword" move, can you really say that Ulquiorra doesn't know swordsmanship?

Anyway, Rocks thought that Ulquiorra was the best swordsman among the Espada.

If you do the math, even Rocks, the jinchūriki of the Black Winged Demon, would have to become the strongest swordsman.

Isn't this the world's greatest swordsman?

Very reasonable, no problem!

"Really?"

Guina didn't ask any more questions.

Just know that one of Rocks' goals is to become the world's greatest swordsman, and she will challenge Rocks for that title at some point.

As for the current world's greatest swordsman, "Hawkeye"?

That's it!

It wasn't that she underestimated Hawkeye, but rather that no matter how strong the opponent was, she would strive to surpass him.

This is the swordsman's unwavering belief!

"I actually have another idea."

Rocks then explained another technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu: "At the moment of drawing and swinging the sword, the body's center of gravity will inevitably shift."

"Then we can also use this centrifugal force to make the body rotate once and attack again."

"At the same time, the enemy's movements and defenses created a brief opening when the second slash was about to be unleashed..."

Rocks thought it was actually quite possible to replicate the Flying Sword Style in this world.

Armament Haki is a power with a wide range of applications.

Her outward and domineering aura is known as "Flowing Cherry Blossom".

It can project attacks and defenses, and naturally, it can also project movement to entangle and disrupt the opponent's actions...

"You're clearly capable of coming up with these sword techniques, so why are you so lacking in skill?"

"After studying for so long, I still don't have any method or structure..."

Kuina admired Rocks for coming up with these sword techniques.

Exactly! How come Rocks' swordsmanship still looks so terrible when he can come up with such fast-paced sword techniques?

"Isn't the absence of rules also a kind of rules? Swordsmanship is not judged by school."

Rocks shrugged: "The best swordsmanship is the one that suits me. A good swordsmanship is one that can defeat the enemy!"

"Is swordsmanship that can defeat the enemy considered good swordsmanship? That's quite your style."

Kuina chuckled: "But you're right, anyone who fights with a sword is a swordsman, and the best at that is the world's greatest swordsman!"

Even if one combines swordsmanship with abilities, as long as one can reach the top, one will still be the world's greatest swordsman!

This is universally acknowledged.

It has nothing to do with whether or not someone has superpowers!

Chapter 114 The Gravity Fruit has this kind of use! A perspective on this world and this era!

After breakfast.

After bidding farewell to Johnson at the port, the Black Devil set sail amidst Johnson's repeated thanks.

It is worth mentioning that.

The news of the elimination of organized crime in the western part of Zitan Island spread like wildfire throughout the island overnight...

According to reports...

The reason this happened is because Lie Xiong provoked the black-haired swordsman.

Therefore, the black-haired swordsman also targeted the criminal forces in the western part of Zitan Island, and they were eventually wiped out!

This led to the spread of rumors that "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks was vengeful and extremely vicious...

Only a few people who had contact with Rocks realized that he was not such a vicious person at all, but rather a great benefactor who saved the island of Zan...

Lox also heard about these rumors, but he didn't care.

What others think is none of his business.

The Black Demon followed the permanent compass given to it by Johnson and headed toward Water Seven.

Johnson made it very clear yesterday.

To repair the slight misalignment of the Black Demon's keel, only the most skilled shipwrights on Water Seven Island could do it.

Only well-established shipyards with access to precious adamantium wood are capable of repairing ships made from it...

When sailing on the high seas, the problems of the ship are of paramount importance, as they concern the lives of everyone on board.

Moreover.

In order to make a smooth journey to the Sky Island in the future, the Black Demon needs to withstand the pressure of the "Soaring Current".

Not a single mistake is acceptable.

This is what Rocks' current plan is.

First, we'll head to Water Seven Island to repair the Black Demon, then we'll visit a sky island thousands of meters in the air, then travel to the Devil's Triangle, and finally head to the Sabaody Archipelago...