Starting with the Uchiha clan, they began cultivating demonic arts.

Chapter 235 The Death of Mr. 1

Robin was about to speak when Uchiha Tou reached out and interrupted her, looking at Dazbonis:

"Mr. 1 of Baroque Works, the chief commander of senior agents, should also be a trusted confidant that Shaklockfar placed in Baroque Works, am I right!"

Upon hearing this, Dazbonis finally took it seriously. He completely ignored Fei Yu, narrowed his eyes at Robin, and coldly said:

"Son of the Devil, it seems you've chosen betrayal! Is this the new boss you found? Is this man what gives you your confidence?"

"Tsk... completely ignored!"

Uchiha Touyu sighed and drew the Third Generation Kitetsu from his waist. The moment the dark red blade was drawn, the surrounding air seemed to cool down.

Seemingly startled by the murderous aura emanating from the Third Generation Kitetsu, Dazbonis finally turned his head to look at Uchiha Touu:

"A very nice sword... but the so-called swordsman is meaningless to me!"

As he spoke, he stretched out his hands, both arms displaying a metallic sheen and sharp angles, as if they had transformed into two famous swords.

"These arms have already severed the heads of over a dozen renowned swordsmen, and even the legendary Great Grade Swords cannot leave a single scratch on me!"

Dazbonis's confident words almost made Uchiha Touyu burst out laughing.

In the world of One Piece, the title of "swordsman" is not a fixed level. Just like the title of "great pirate," in the East Blue, Arlong and Krieg are considered great pirates. In the first half of the Grand Line, anyone with a bounty of over 100 million can be called a great pirate. In the New World, only the Four Emperors can be called true great pirates.

Arlong and Krieg of the East Blue are certainly no match for the Four Emperors of the New World. Similarly, so-called swordsmen from the West Blue or those who have just entered the Grand Line are no match for the true swordsmen of the New World. Unfortunately, Dazbonis once defeated one of these lowly swordsmen.

Uchiha Touya wasn't some green-haired sword saint; he didn't have the habit of shouting out his ultimate moves or reciting poetry during fights. So he simply swung the Sandai Kitetsu casually. The Sandai Kitetsu drew a perfect arc, and the dark red blade light instantly pierced through Dazbonis's hands.

The light flashed and disappeared in an instant. A moment later, Dazbonis's hands, which gleamed with a cold light and were like sharp metal blades, fell into the yellow sand. Blood slowly seeped out and was absorbed by the desert.

Dazbonis was stunned for a moment, and it took him a few seconds to react before he let out a scream of astonishment.

However, the scream only lasted half a sound before the Sandai Kitetsu, shimmering with a dark red light, pierced his throat, and the rest of the scream was drowned out by the bright red blood.

"Hehehe gurgle gurgle..."

Blood gurgled twice in Dazbonis's mouth. The Quick-Cut Fruit user's eyes were filled with terror and shock, then gradually turned ashen, and finally revealed an expression of admiration. He closed his eyes and collapsed to the ground.

"He...he's dead! Mr. 1 died so easily?"

Robin looked on in disbelief, completely unable to believe that Baroque Works' ace would die so easily, without even a struggle.

"This guy is easy to kill, of course. Although he has developed the Quick Cut Fruit quite well and can even withstand some powerful Great Grade Swords, his limit is still limited."

"Not to mention that I have now completely mastered all the applications of Armament Haki, even at the level of Breath of All Things, I can break through his steel body."

Ultimately, all of Dazbonis's abilities rely too heavily on his own steel body, which is the power of his Quick-Cut Fruit.

Just like what a certain Kai-sensei said, Haki is the real decisive factor in a person's strength! It's not that Devil Fruit abilities are weak, but if you rely solely on abilities, there will definitely be weaknesses.

If Dazbonis's Quick-Cut Fruit were combined with his powerful Haki and swordsmanship, he would undoubtedly possess strength far exceeding his current level, perhaps even comparable to a great pirate with a bounty of 10 billion.

However, there are no "what ifs". The current Dazbonis is useless in every aspect except for developing his Devil Fruit powers, so he was naturally the kind of guy who could be defeated by Uchiha Tou in one move.

As Dazbonis's aura gradually dissipated, the Third Generation Kitetsu in Uchiha Tou's hand made a gurgling sound, like he was drinking water.

Dazbonis's once strong body rapidly became emaciated, eventually turning him into almost a withered skeleton. At the same time, a large amount of blood and soul energy was absorbed by Uchiha Touyu.

In the end, the soul of the Quick-Cut Fruit, the most precious item on Dazbonis's body, was also extracted. However, in this desolate desert region, Uchiha Touyu had nowhere to find a host for this Devil Fruit. He frowned slightly, and suddenly a bold idea flashed through his mind.

The blood nerve magic that emerged from his body was activated instantly, forcibly combining the originally ignorant yet ferocious sword spirit of Sandai Kitetsu with the soul of the Quick Cut Fruit. A moment later, Sandai Kitetsu trembled slightly, and his aura suddenly surged.

In an instant, the dark red blade of the Third Generation Kitetsu displayed a strange crystalline structure. Uchiha Hiyu swung it lightly without using any force, yet the blade's inherent sharpness had already sliced ​​the somewhat desolate and dilapidated wooden house in two.

"What a fine sword! This sharpness is almost on par with the legendary Supreme Grade Swords!"

With a smile on his face, Uchiha Touyu remarked that even the incomparably fierce demon sword Enma from the original work was only at this level.

The Great Grade Sword Enma is already the most outstanding among the 21 Great Grade Swords. As long as it can be forged into a black sword, it will inevitably be upgraded to a Supreme Great Grade Sword.

Among weapons of the same level, those with the reputation of being demon swords are generally superior to ordinary weapons. Just by comparing Enma and Wado Ichimonji, you can see the difference between the two.

After examining the Sandai Kitetsu more closely, I realized that after absorbing the power of the Quick-Slash Fruit, this sword had become a Devil Fruit weapon. In terms of potential, it was not only comparable to ordinary Great Grade Swords, but even Supreme Grade Swords.

"First, I'll forge the Sandai Kitetsu into a black blade. By then, it should possess the power of a Supreme Grade Sword. Then, I'll properly develop the power of the Quick-Slash Fruit. Perhaps in the future, a higher level can be created above the Supreme Grade Sword."

Devil Fruits can be developed into even higher awakened states. Generally speaking, even for humans, it is difficult to develop the awakened state of a Devil Fruit. For items that are fused with Devil Fruits, it is even more difficult.

However, the characteristics of the Quick-Cut Fruit are almost the same as those of a quick sword, and the potential of the Sandai Kitetsu is much greater than that of ordinary weapons.

Given these strikingly similar characteristics, the Sandai Kitetsu definitely possesses the potential to awaken the power of the Quick-Cut Fruit. At that point, the power of this sword would likely be enough to cleave the heavens and the earth.

"Although their strength isn't that great, they've dropped a lot of gold coins. If a few more opponents like this come along, I think I could even take on a Marine Admiral one-on-one."

Sheathing the Third Generation Kitetsu, Uchiha Touyu looked at Robin standing beside him. Robin appeared calm on the surface, but her eyes trembled. Clearly, Uchiha Touyu's actions had truly frightened this composed yet cunning older sister.

Not only did he instantly kill Dazbonis, but the sight of Uchiha Touyu using that cursed sword to absorb blood and souls was still fresh in Robin's mind. In Robin's eyes, Uchiha Touyu, who wielded the Sandai Kitetsu, had become a demonic being.

Little did they know that the Third Generation Kitetsu wasn't actually evil; the truly evil one was Uchiha Tou himself... Of course, Robin was knowledgeable and didn't believe that being powerful and vicious made someone a bad person. There were plenty of strange and cruel Devil Fruits in the pirate world, and as long as one was strong enough, no one cared how vicious the Devil Fruit's abilities were.

Furthermore, turning people into dried-up human flesh is not a unique skill of Uchiha Tou in this world. Whether it is Shakuroda's Sand-Sand Fruit or a certain Sweet Commander's Squeeze-Squeeze Fruit, the cruelty they demonstrate is in no way inferior.

"Alright, stop looking, it's time to execute our plan... You go and meet up with Princess Vivi, and try to gather and subdue the Baroque Works people. As for me, I'll go and see the strength of that Shichibukai!"

Alabasta's basic strength is not weak, but it's not to the point where its numbers are negligible. Apart from Crocodile, the other members of Baroque Works would only be able to flee in disarray when faced with an army of 60, which is why they can only operate in secret.

Although Princess Vivi certainly wouldn't mobilize an army of 60, she could easily mobilize a few hundred or a thousand elite royal guards. With the help of Nami and others, and Robin personally taking action, subduing Baroque Works would be a sure thing.

Robin nodded slightly. Now she had some confidence that Uchiha Tou would defeat Shakurokfal. She didn't ask any more questions and simply decided to complete her mission.

As for dealing with Baroque Works, Uchiha Tou had no intention of getting involved. After making mission arrangements with Robin, he directly found a few guides and headed to Amegakure.

Rainyland is one of the largest cities in Alabasta and is now the most vibrant city in the entire country. In a desert country like Alabasta, this city has abundant water and green space resources, and is also a famous gambling destination, somewhat resembling Las Vegas.

After entering the city, the scorching sun and dry winds seemed to become gentle and mild. The moisture in the air made Uchiha Touyu, who had been walking in the desert all day, take a long breath and feel that his respiratory tract was more comfortable.

Looking at the bustling city, the pedestrians were numerous and their clothing suggested they were at least well-off. Many were adorned with gold and silver, indicating they were likely wealthy.

Moreover, judging from their clothes and accents, most of these people are from out of town, with very few being true locals, and the vast majority working in the service industry.

"That Crocodile guy has developed the city quite well... although the price of this development is that he is sucking the blood of the entire country and raising the importance of Rainfield by destroying the environment of Alabasta."

With Shaklockfar's abilities, he could truly do whatever he wanted in this desert nation. No one could compete with him. He could easily annihilate other cities by simply stirring up a sandstorm and amplifying it like a butterfly's wings. This kind of power was indeed a dimensional reduction attack in Alabasta.

"Found it, Yu Yan... A casino that occupies one-tenth of the entire city, how arrogant."

Looking at the pyramid-shaped casino, Uchiha Touyu chuckled and walked straight inside.

Upon entering the casino, a noisy atmosphere immediately ensued, with scantily clad female staff moving about. The cool mist made the otherwise sweltering casino feel refreshing.

The casino was brightly lit, and apart from a few ventilation openings, there were no windows, making it impossible to distinguish between day and night. Coupled with its opulent and luxurious interior, it truly was a den of iniquity and decadence.

"Sir, would you like to exchange your chips?"

Just then, a voluptuous waitress approached Uchiha Touyu and asked in a sweet voice.

Uchiha Touyu really wanted to learn from the gambling gods and saints in some movies, win the casino out of its entire fortune, and force Shakurok Fal to come out and meet him—but after careful consideration, he realized that he had never learned gambling skills, so he gave up on this overly difficult plan to show off.

After all, Crocodile is a veteran pirate who has been to the New World. Just because he can't use Observation Haki now doesn't mean he doesn't know about it. Uchiha Tou doesn't think he can win all the casino's money with this method alone. He might end up looking foolish instead of showing off.

"Excuse me, miss, I'm not here to gamble—I'm here to cause trouble!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a thick, bloody stench erupted from Uchiha Hiyu's body. Under the influence of this ferocious aura, the waitress barely managed to scream before she trembled and fainted, her eyes rolling back in her head. A foul odor emanated from below.

Not only the waitress, but the entire casino was thrown into chaos by the intense murderous aura. The bolder gamblers stumbled and ran away like headless flies, screaming, while the less timid gamblers trembled all over, collapsed to the ground, or even rolled their eyes and fainted.

In the secret room beneath the casino, Shaklock was frowning as he smoked a cigar, pondering Robin's sudden disappearance.

He glanced up casually and immediately saw the chaos in his casino on the security camera screen; his expression instantly changed.

"Someone's here to cause trouble? That's... Conqueror's Haki?!"

After looking at it carefully again, Shaklockfar shook his head:

"No...it wasn't Conqueror's Haki...otherwise, everyone in the casino should be unconscious, not in complete chaos..."

(End of this chapter)