One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

*Whoosh!*

The longsword sliced ​​through the air, its whistling sound somewhat jarring.

'Pong'

The dragon-slaying strike was blocked in mid-air by the Kusanagi Sword.

However, as Kiro's eyes widened and he roared, a barely perceptible black-red flash appeared on the sharp blade.

In the next instant, the Ame-no-Murakumo Sword was severely suppressed by the Dragon Slayer!

A look of surprise and shock flashed across Kizaru's face.

boom!

The Dragon Slayer Blade spewed forth crimson and shimmering white flames, slashing down from the sky before Kizaru could even transform into his elemental form.

The tall, thin figure plummeted through the air, crashing through a house and continuing its downward trajectory into the ground, creating a massive crater tens of meters in radius, riddled with cracks.

The terrifying impact kicked up a cloud of dust, and several houses in the vicinity collapsed immediately.

Kiro coughed up blood, rolled onto the ground, and was about to charge forward to press his advantage when a shadow fell in front of him.

His pupils contracted sharply, and he quickly retreated and looked up, only to see that familiar figure reappear, blocking his path at some point.

Kizaru looked disheveled, his face was gloomy, and there were several bleeding wounds on his body, with blood still oozing from the corner of his mouth.

His eyes were gloomy, and his right hand was loosely clenched, with the Kusanagi sword reappearing in his palm.

"Your sword is fast, but you should know..."

"Nothing in the world is faster than light!"

Kilo's vision blurred, and a yellow flash was already upon him in an instant.

The slashes and flash kicks from the Ama-no-Murakumo sword came one after another, forming a yellow light curtain that enveloped Kilo.

Because Kizaru's speed was so fast, it seemed as if countless Kizarus were attacking Kiro in an instant.

Bang bang bang!

Kiro braced his left hand against the back of the Dragon Slayer sword, barely managing to withstand Kizaru's relentless onslaught.

Even with its dense Armament Haki covering it, the Dragon Slayer Blade was still humming under the strain.

This is not because the Dragon Slayer is of poor quality. On the contrary, the fact that it has been able to hold on until now in the face of such an attack is enough to demonstrate its resilience.

Among the great swords, the Dragon Slayer is definitely among the best.

Kiro sank to regain his balance and resisted each of Kizaru's powerful attacks.

Clearly, that attack had thoroughly enraged the future admiral.

Kizaru is really getting serious!

Even though Kilo had fought with all his might, the markings on his body could no longer be maintained and gradually faded, and the surging power within him was also constantly receding.

There is a limit to the number of markings. With his current level of proficiency, he has already done his best to maintain it for this long.

However, Kizaru's attacks became increasingly fierce, showing no signs of slowing down.

After becoming weakened, Kiro was covered in countless wounds in just a moment.

Caught off guard, he was grazed by the countless points of light fired by Kizaru. The point of contact immediately felt a burning sensation and made a sizzling sound.

The Kusanagi sword, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, never directly confronted Kilo, but instead made a quick contact and retreated, constantly probing at supersonic speed, always looking for any possible weakness.

The dazzling afterimages created by its swing almost completely obscured Kizaru's figure, making it even more difficult for Kiro to pinpoint the direction of the attack.

If even Kizaru can't see it, the Transparent World naturally can't function.

As for Kizaru, whose Observation Haki he had only recently learned, he was even less able to keep up with such speed.

In a fleeting, almost imperceptible instant, Kilo stiffened slightly due to the blockage caused by his exertion.

But it was this barely noticeable flaw that Kizaru seemed to have foreseen, instantly transforming into a yellow flash and closing in, raising the dazzling Ame-no-Murakumo sword high in his hand.

Dangdang Dangdang!

Three metallic clangs rang out as the Dragon Slayer, which was positioned horizontally to parry, was instantly deflected by Kizaru's slash!

Kizaru narrowed his eyes and appeared in front of Kiro, who was wide open, in the blink of an eye. His right fingertip shone with golden light and was aimed at Kiro's heart.

"So, what are you planning to do?"

Kiro's pupils dilated violently, and his Observation Haki exploded in his mind, foreshadowing the impending danger.

The suffocating feeling of death gripped his throat like a python. He tried to pull away, attempting to escape Kizaru's attack range, but it was too late.

Tweet!

The scorching laser immediately pierced through Kilo's body, creating a charred, penetrating wound.

Because Kiro twisted his body in time, the blow did not pierce his heart, but it still caused extremely serious damage to his lower abdomen.

Through the wound, you can even vaguely see other organs.

His eyes widened suddenly, he spat out several mouthfuls of blood, staggered back two steps, and knelt weakly on the ground.

Only with the support of Zhanlong was he able to stay upright, and a pool of blood quickly formed beneath him.

Seeing this, Kizaru's flashing light faded, he sighed softly, and a hint of reluctance appeared in his eyes.

It's such a pity to kill such a talented genius.

"Kilo kid, I'm giving you one last chance."

"Forget everything about Ohara and hand over Nico Robin."

"I will try my best to spare your life and put you in Impel Down."

Kilo trembled, and with a burst of strength in his right hand, using the Dragon Slayer as support, he slowly rose from the ground.

He lowered his head and remained silent.

The weakness and excruciating pain emanating from his body were unlike anything he had ever experienced, almost tearing his mind in two.

The pain receptors are at their limit, and the body is constantly groaning in pain.

It is clear that Kiro, who is now severely injured, is no match for Kizaru.

However, he remained unmoved by Kizaru's attempts to persuade him to surrender.

Compared to the cowardice of surrender, a different kind of almost manic anger burned fiercely in his heart.

Why?!

Why are you forcing me?!

Surrender and hand over Robin?

To entrust one's fate to the world government?

Are you kidding me?!

Is it really that hard to just have a place in this world?

Kilo's aura shifted and wavered, descending into chaos.

Are we just going to surrender like this?

Should we hand over Robin?

Should we bow down to this shitty world?

His pupils dilated, and the image of the first time he held a sword flashed before his eyes.

That was to protect an unarmed ordinary person from attacks by evil spirits.

At that time, he hadn't even mastered breathing techniques.

Now, with even greater power, he is unable to protect those around him.

The original intention behind wielding the sword suddenly flashed through his mind, and Kiro's right hand suddenly gripped the Dragon Slayer tightly, his eyes revealing the resolute determination of a beast on the verge of death.

Fuck it!

"Get out of here!!! ...

His long hair moved without wind, and Kiro almost roared angrily. His aura suddenly condensed, mixed with the sharp Conqueror's Haki and the increasingly tenacious sword intent, expanding and spreading outwards.

An invisible aura emanated from him, causing everything around him to overturn and fly backward. Even Kizaru narrowed his eyes and involuntarily took several steps back.

For some reason, Hawkeye's teachings flashed through Kiro's mind.

"Your swordsmanship is too eclectic."

Amidst the surging flames, countless essences of swordsmanship flashed through Kiro's mind, along with insights gained from practicing swordsmanship day and night.

His sword aura suddenly changed, gradually becoming simpler than before, leaving only a feeling.

It was a violent, scorching heat that burned the heavens and boiled the seas, even dyeing the clouds above a crimson red.

As the essence of countless sword techniques flowed through his mind, Kiro suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with brilliance.

In a desperate situation where he was fighting to the death, he suddenly realized something!

[The "Burning Heaven and Boiling Sea Technique" has been automatically upgraded to the Great Mastery level.]

[Unlocked effect: Boiling Ocean]

[Description: Using one's body as a candle and blood as a flame, burning one's own blood to unlock the potential deep within life, the power gained is enough to make the vast ocean boil and evaporate, and to tear apart and change the color of the sky.]

[Comment: I dare to borrow blood and flames from the heavens, to burn my mangled body and illuminate the ashes of calamity!]