One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

"Also, the enemy has not been completely defeated yet, so now is not the time to relax and chat idly."

"Ok!"

Zoro nodded vigorously.

Holding a long sword, he stepped onto the broken wall, then leaped down into the courtyard.

At this moment, Kro struggled to stand up again.

However, the ten-bladed cat claw in his hand is now half broken!

"Cough cough..."

A trickle of scarlet blood flowed from the corner of Chloe's mouth.

The pain did not diminish his fighting spirit; on the contrary, it fueled his murderous intent even more intensely!

At this moment, he had completely gone mad!

He kept his head down, revealing a pair of gloomy eyes:

"Damn brats!!! I'm going to kill you all!!!"

The moment he finished speaking, Chloe suddenly lowered his arms and began to sway rhythmically.

This is his trump card move that he is still confident in killing even after witnessing the crimson defense and Zoro's slash – "Shokushi" (literally "shovel death")!

The ultimate combat technique, pushing the Silent Step to its absolute limit, so fast that even you can't tell what you're cutting!

This is also the ability that Kro is most proud of!

"Watch out, Zoro. That thing I was talking about is coming!"

Seeing Kuro strike this strange pose, Crimson, standing on the second-floor ruins, immediately reminded Zoro.

Given Zoro's current fighting strength, it's almost impossible for him to catch up with Shave's speed.

Fortunately, due to the problem with Kro's own combat talent, Shoku has the fatal flaw of being "uncontrollable".

This will also be the key for Zoro to break the deadlock.

"Comparable to the speed of shaving!?"

"Then let's give it a try!"

Zoro showed no fear whatsoever. Just before Kuro's figure disappeared, he took a powerful step and shot off.

"Three-Sword Style: Demon Slash!!!"

In order to save time, Zoro did not continue to try to incorporate Pokémon energy into his sword moves, but instead used his signature moves directly.

The fierce slash, like a dark light from the abyss, struck towards Kro's body.

However, in that instant, Kro's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot!

tread!

Zoro's footsteps landed firmly, leaving a trail several meters long on the ground.

"As expected of a move that Crimson could remind you of, it truly lives up to its reputation!"

He wasn't discouraged by not catching up with Kro; instead, his eyes shone with anticipation.

Stab it!

Several marks left by sharp blades were clearly visible on the ground.

Immediately afterwards, the entire courtyard, including the ground, walls, and trees, all showed the same marks as if they had been slashed by a sharp blade!

At this moment, it was as if a realm filled with slashes and danger had appeared in the courtyard.

And Zoro is standing right in the center of this area!

Seeing this, Zoro did not make any rash moves and raised his long sword to assume a defensive stance.

He was both preparing for potential attacks and trying to adapt to Kro's speed.

In an instant, several metallic clanging sounds rang out one after another, making everyone hold their breath for Zoro, who was desperately trying to defend himself.

"Zoro!"

Nami, who had already hidden in the corner with Merry, peeked out and saw Zoro's waist being slashed open by a sharp blade, with blood spurting out.

Zoro, however, seemed oblivious, continuing to wield his three long swords, his eyes diligently tracking Kuro's movements, both defending and searching for an opening.

“Crimson said…”

"Within the World Government and the Navy, there are countless individuals who have mastered the Shave technique, or even more powerful techniques than Shave!"

"In the Grand Line, there are countless stronger individuals than this!"

"If I can't even overcome this hurdle, then what right do I have to be the world's greatest swordsman?!"

boom!!!

An invisible aura suddenly erupted from Zoro's body, like a ferocious black dragon, hovering above the Kaya family manor.

"Drink it!!!"

Zoro suddenly roared, and his arms suddenly swelled and thickened, as if they contained infinite power!

"Three-Sword Style - Black Dragon - Great Tornado!!!"

Aww!!!

A deep, resounding dragon roar suddenly echoed in the hearts of everyone present.

Accompanied by that domineering dragon roar, a fierce black tornado suddenly appeared centered on Zoro, continuously expanding and roaring!

Within the pitch-black hurricane, flashes of dazzling cold light occasionally appeared; these were the fierce slashes unleashed by Zoro, hidden beneath the hurricane's surface!

Bang! Bang! ...

Just then, several crisp sounds of steel being cleaved suddenly rang out from the courtyard.

Several broken blades suddenly flew out from the hurricane; they were the sharp blades on Kro's weapon, the cat's paw!

What followed immediately was an incredibly pitiful scream of pain.

"what--!!!"

"What...what is this!?"

On the second floor of the villa, Usopp, in Kaya's bedroom, looked down at the scene below with a look of horror on his face.

But his eyes, as he looked at Zoro spinning in the hurricane, shone with an unprecedented intensity!

That was his yearning for the strong.

Chapter 43 Waiting for the Merry (Please continue reading!)

"The Pokémon's energy during the slash seems to be even stronger than before!"

Seeing Zoro use Pokémon energy to perform sword techniques that he couldn't normally accomplish at this stage, the smile on his crimson face grew even wider!

From a purely swordsmanship perspective, Zoro has not yet reached the level of cutting through iron, let alone the fact that only a master swordsman can use the "Flying Slash".

However, under the power of Pokémon, Zoro actually bypassed the level of swordsmanship that required cutting through iron and used a sword move with such power.

While the unique nature of Pokémon energy plays a significant role, Zoro's own will and talent are even more crucial factors!

Regardless, in the eyes of other swordsmen, Zoro is already a true master swordsman!

Luffy's Armament Haki, Zoro's swordsmanship...

These two guys really know how to create surprises.

Chi Hong smiled with satisfaction, and then he lightly leaped from the second floor into the courtyard.

Because Zoro's sword technique was too violent, the ground in Kaya's courtyard was as if it had been swept by a storm, with the earth churning and surging.

Even so, despite being baptized by the tornado sword technique, Kro was still barely clinging to life.

"My...my plan...is...absolutely...indestructible..."

He stared intently at Crimson with bloodshot eyes, as if trying to etch him into his memory forever.

"What incredible resilience!"

Seeing that even with his tendons severed, Kro still had a murderous rage in his eyes, Crimson couldn't help but sigh.

Although this guy isn't a good person, he's still considered a talent in the East China Sea.

"Pity."

Red bent down, picked up a broken piece of the cat paw blade from the ground, and then swung it forcefully!

Pfft!!!

The sharp blade instantly pierced through Kro's forehead, penetrated his brain, and plunged into the earth.

And this great pirate from the East China Sea, who had endured for three long years in order to successfully retire, could finally rest in peace at this moment.

Everything has settled down.

……

……

evening.

Under the reassurance and guidance of the housekeeper, Meili, the staff in the villa gradually returned to their respective posts.

Although the villa underwent a major upheaval, the people involved didn't encounter any real danger, and besides, such things are probably not uncommon in the world of One Piece...

So everything inside the villa continued as usual.

Inside the villa's reception room.

Accompanied by Mei Li, Miss Kaya, the owner of the villa, stood up and bowed deeply to the Straw Hat crew opposite her.

"Thank you so much for your help!"

"If it weren't for you, I really don't know what the consequences would have been."

"I am already aware of your requests."