Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

Don't be ridiculous!

His movements and angles in Isshin-ryu swordsmanship are absolutely identical, like the most precise machine with no deviation!

then……

The girl's clear, melodious voice then rang out, describing Locke's actions and deviations:

"No, this time your sword swing was five centimeters off course compared to before. It was just a simple upward slash, how could it be five centimeters off course?"

"This time, the shoulder was lower than before, causing it to shift by three centimeters!"

"No way, it was just a vertical split, why would it be 10 centimeters crooked? You did it on purpose, didn't you?"

"This one too... Hmm, never mind. After watching you practice swordsmanship, I feel like I don't even know swordsmanship anymore. You should just give up. This time, your practice is completely different from before..."

The more Guina looked, the more exhausted she became.

It seems that the more serious Rocks was, the greater the deviation in his movements became?

She really didn't think much of Rocks's swordsmanship.

As she watched, she felt that she was "not suitable" for sword practice anymore. To put it simply, she had lost all "feel" for it!

"Pfft... Hahahaha!"

Listening to Kuina's sarcastic remarks and looking at Rocks' face, which was as black as the bottom of a pot, Robin couldn't help but laugh...

Did Rocks have this side to him?

What an interesting little man!

Seeing the glare from Rocks, Robin's smile faded, but the amusement in his eyes was still quite evident.

"Well... I didn't mean to, it's just... um, I found it quite amusing... Captain, please don't take offense..."

Rocks' face darkened: "..."

He didn't think Kuina would deliberately cause trouble.

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 that you know by heart suddenly produce completely different movements than the last time?

How is that possible!

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

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

Lox decisively passed the problem to the great demon within his body.

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

Otherwise, there's really no way to explain it!

Anyway, Rocks didn't think it was his swordsmanship talent that was lacking.

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 of all this, Locus snorted coldly: "Great Demon, Great Demon, you really are something else! I'll remember this grudge!"

Kuina: "..."

Robin: "..."

They didn't think it had anything to do with the "Blackwing Demon" inside Lox.

Because Rocks had once firmly 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 looked at each other, both seeing the same thought in each other's eyes...

Chapter 211 Rocks: Impossible! Absolutely impossible! It's like being possessed by a negative ghost...

Today is the fifth day on Fishman Island.

After several days of relearning the Isshin-ryu swordsmanship, Rocks felt he had rediscovered his former skills.

No, it's about becoming stronger than before.

So Rocks confidently began a sword sparring match with Kuina, a purely technical swordsmanship sparring match!

In the martial arts arena.

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 having complete confidence in themselves!

'Sa! Clang! '

The two charged at each other, closing the distance in an instant. Their swords clashed, the sound of metal clashing 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 should not be underestimated either…”

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

As soon as the battle began, people started talking about it.

Even a friendly spar between these two would be quite exciting, wouldn't it?

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

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

Why?

Nami was surprised by Robin's statement and asked curiously, "Robin is someone who can fight Hawkeye, so his swordsmanship can't be weak, right?"

It wasn't that she thought Guina was weak.

Rather, it was Lox's record that was evident to all.

Robin offered a slight consolation for Rocks: "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 the 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 a style.

I never even considered the possibility that Locke's swordsmanship was poor.

That's not the case now.

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

But it doesn't necessarily mean we'll 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, you'll see who's stronger..."

Before the word "weak" could even leave his lips, Moria, watching the battle on the other side, stopped speaking, his mouth slightly agape, revealing a look of astonishment...

What did he see?

The monstrous Captain Rocks was actually subdued by the first mate, Kuina.

Do not!

Suppression is not enough to describe what he saw.

Instead, it's crushing.

Completely crushed!

If I had to give an analogy, it's like a scene that might occur when a master swordsman who has immersed himself 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 clearly.

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

Rocks was already on the defensive 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 Rocks 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 very much, she didn't really think Kuina could beat 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 purely technical swordsmanship duel between equals, the captain is no match for the first mate..."

'Clang!'

On the field, the swords clashed once more, creating a gust of wind that radiated outwards from between the two...

*Sizzle!*

The gleaming blade twisted instantly upon impact, not only deflecting the double-edged sword but also slicing diagonally downwards...

'Sa! '

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!?"

Lox didn't hear his companions' chatter; he was completely absorbed in sparring with Kuina.

This battle was subject to 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... he was completely powerless to fight back!

Within ten seconds, he was being overwhelmed and beaten.

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

Kuina's responses and supplies kept Lox busy.

It was even worse than when he was suppressed in his previous battle with Hawkeye...