Issho, who has been paying attention to the battle, sighed from the bottom of his heart. Yami's actions just now, even he felt full of pressure.
When this kind of person finds him, he doesn't know if it's a blessing or a curse!
"Hephaestus-sama, can I talk to this gentleman first?"
"Go, I have some ideas that need to be verified. I am very curious about the devil fruit in this world. I happen to have a ready-made candidate in front of me so I plan to try it."
"Um?!"
The words of Hephaestus made Yami a little confused.
The red-haired goddess found an apple from nowhere, went straight to Crocodile and squatted down, holding the apple in her right hand, and put her left hand on the other party's head.
The next moment, the apple in her hand began to change instantly.
The originally bright red apple has now turned into a pale yellow devil fruit with strange patterns. It is the sand-sand fruit that Crocodile once ate!
"My god, this is too unreasonable."
Realizing what Hephaestus was doing, Yami exclaimed subconsciously.
Hearing this, Hephaestus was not angry, but stood up straight with the devil fruit in her hand, with a faint smile on her face and said; "That's right, that's how the gods are."
"To be reasonable, the devil fruit in this world is really magical enough. If I hadn't moved fast enough, I'm afraid the power in his body would have been completely lost."
"Hey, put it away for me first, the side effects have been completely eliminated by me."
Hephaestus threw the devil fruit in her hand to Yami casually, as if the thing in her hand was not a precious treasure, but a weed on the side of the road.
Looking at the devil fruit in his arms, Yami's mood can be described as quite complicated.
Sure enough, the power of the gods is more miraculous than he imagined, and it is incredible that she can even extract the power from other people's bodies.
There were slight ups and downs in his emotions, but they calmed down quickly.
"Hephaestus-sama, are you going to take this devil fruit back to Orario?"
"Not necessarily, I just want to try it. It is obviously feasible to separate the power of the devil fruit in other people's bodies. The next step is to see if the devil fruit will lose its effect after leaving this world. Of course, if you want to eat it, you can eat it now, it's just a devil fruit, and we can just keep looking for some later."
The very free and easy words made Yami and Issho wipe their sweat subconsciously.
This kind of speech is really too bewildering.
You know, the sand devil fruit is a natural-type devil fruit. Compared to its rarity and power, it can be ranked before almost all devil fruits. Except for mythical devil fruit and some special paramecia-type devil fruits, there are only natural-type devil fruits. It is something that countless people desire.
What's more, this is a natural devil fruit with no side effects. If others know about it, they will definitely go crazy!
"Wait, I suddenly found out about this kind of secret, will they silence me?"
Thinking of this, a smile suddenly became a little nervous.
God is pitiful, he just came to Alabasta to gamble on a whim, and it's fine to be cheated and lose all his money, but now he still encounters this kind of thing.
Is it too late to say that I am blind now?
Wait, he seems to be blind!
They don't know what kind of brainstorming Issho had on the sidelines. After hearing the words of Hephaestus, Yami shook his head slightly, "No need, I have already eaten a devil fruit, and the thunder devil fruit compatibility with me is not bad, and I don't like the sand fruit very much."
"Well, what about you, little Kuina?"
"I don't need it either. I just want to rely on my own strength to become the world's number one swordsman. Taking devil fruit or something is simply an insult to swordsmen!"
The decisive words came out of Kuina's mouth in an instant.
"Help me first with this, Kuina."
Throwing the rustling fruit in his hand into Kuina's arms, Yami walked straight to Issho.
"Issho-san, I kept you waiting."
"No, little brother, you are too polite. It should be said that I was a little scared. The powerful strength to strip the power of the devil fruit in other people's bodies, so who are you?"
Although his tone is extremely gentle, his expression is very serious.
He is very clear about how terrifying it is to have this kind of power, not only taking other people devil fruit but also eliminating side effects. Simply put, people who ate it again will not be afraid of Sea Stone and sea water, plus Yami's powerful strength, he can fully form a powerful devil fruit army.
And the other party knows him so well, so are they also eyeing his devil fruit?
"You are too sensitive, Issho-san, as I said before, we are only here to find Crocodile, just to defeat him, but I didn't expect to meet you here, so I want to compete with you."
"Compete with me?"
Hearing this, Issho felt more uneasy in his heart.
"Relax, it's just a swordsman competition. We have no interest in the gravity fruit in your body. Although its ability is indeed magical and powerful, neither I nor my Goddes will make such a forced farewell Acts of human power."
"Goddess? Are you a Celestial Dragon?"
A casual sentence made everyone's expressions freeze.
Yami sensed that something was wrong, and quickly said: "Issho-san, some things should not be said indiscriminately. My goddess is not comparable to those pigs who call themselves the descendants of gods. She is a real deal."
"How can there be a real god in this world, little brother, are you kidding me?"
Issho obviously didn't believe it.
Humans will only choose to believe what they see with their own eyes. Even though Hephaestus has the ability to take other peoples devil fruits and get rid of their side effects, Issho still does not believe in the power of gods. He is more inclined to the power of devil fruits, or other magical means.
At least, it won't be a god!
"Why is no one willing to believe the truth? Then let's do this, Issho-san, you and I have a match. If you lose, join our camp, if you win, then what you want to know I will tell you unconditionally, and will never lie."
"Would you like to think about it?"
In desperation, Yami could only make new proposals.
Issho was even more helpless, the words have already reached this point. If he doesn't agree today, can he really leave the rain dinner standing up? Obviously it is impossible.
The other party has already given him enough respect, it seems that he can only accept it.
"Since you are so respectful, little brother, let's fight."
"That would be perfect, Issho-san, the place here is too small, and it's a little bit hard to go all out. It's better to leave here and go outside."
After hearing the other party's promise, a faint smile suddenly appeared on Yami's face.
"Then go to the desert where there is no one."
After the voice fell, Yami's figure disappeared instantly.
This terrifying speed made Issho startled again, and at the same time, his attitude towards this fight became more serious. The sword in his hand lightly hit the ground, and then he jumped onto the floating gambling table, smashed through the gate and followed Yami.
It can be said that the two showed their own special abilities, which immediately made Kuina's face full of longing.
"Hephaestus-sama, I also want to watch the battle."
Looking at the longing on Kuina's face, Hephaestus suddenly chuckled, "Then let's follow up and watch the battle together. I am also very curious about why that human named Issho can receive such praise from Yami."
"Let's go, little Kuina!"
Stretching out and pulling out Kuina's little hand, divine power surged, and one person and one goddess followed quickly.
In a few breaths, everyone successfully left the rain dinner and arrived in a barren desert. Except for some cacti, there were no other plants around.
There is no human figure within a few hundred meters, which is perfect as a battle venue.
Yami landed first, ignoring the hot surroundings.
"Issho-san, although it's a duel, I hope you can use all your strength and have the intention of killing me. This is my most sincere request."
"Of course, but I still have to ask you to be merciful, little brother."
After landing, Issho held his sword in both hands, his expression was extremely serious, and even the aura around him had become very terrifying, and he quickly rushed towards Yami's location.
However, the latter looked calm, as if he didn't feel it at all.
Taking off the 'Hephaestus's Spear' on his back and throwing it aside, Yami grabbed the black sword at his waist and pulled it out suddenly, his eyes full of fighting spirit.
Of course he is aware of Issho's strength, even if it was only ten years ago, his strength is still incomparably strong.
There is no doubt that even in the way of swordsmanship, Issho has definitely reached the level of a great swordsman. Combined with his powerful armament haki and observation haki, as well as the power of gravity fruit, his strength is definitely closer to admiral strength.
Only the existence of this kind of strength can travel around the world safely.
At this moment, Yami already felt the fierce sword intent from Issho's body, and at the same time, as if responding, he released the sword intent in his body.
Feeling the terrifying aura, Issho opened his eyes, his expression full of surprise.
"Is this sword an unknown supreme sword?"
"No, it's not. This is the blade I forged myself. Since I'm a bad namer, I haven't officially named it yet. I usually call him black sword."
"Although the name is the same as the Yoru supreme sword, it doesn't seem to be a real Yoru. I can feel the sharpness of this sword, but it lacks the hard work of fighting, but even so, it is still beyond the level of the Supreme Sword, which is truly astonishing."
Issho no longer knows what to say.
The group of people in front of him can always come up with something that surprises him.
"Indeed, this is the first time this sword has fought since it was successfully forged. I believe that letting you be its first opponent, Issho-san, is not an insult to it!"
While speaking, Yami's aura was even better.
Feeling this, a hint of surprise appeared between Issho brows.
"What a fierce sword intent, coupled with the support of this sharp blade that surpasses the supreme sharp sword, I am afraid that your strength is unimaginable, even reaching the existence of those in the legend."
Issho became extremely serious.
"It's rare to meet such a powerful swordsman as you. If that's the case, then let's have a serious fight. I just happen to be in the process of practicing my way of sword. Facing someone like you, my understanding will definitely be great…"
Feeling Yami's sword intent, as a swordsman, even Issho, he couldn't help but feel a little itchy.
For a swordsman, the kendo honed in fierce confrontation is far sharper than the kendo comprehended behind closed doors, and experiencing a lot of battles is also a prerequisite for refining a black sword.
Of course, there are also quite a few of the most favored ones among them, who can comprehend the true meaning of the way of swordsmanship just by meditation, and thus have the power to deceive the great.
But that kind of people is a minority after all, and most of the strong people become stronger in the sea of corpses and blood.
After his voice fell, Issho fully opened his eyes...
The only white eyeballs looked so terrifying at this moment. He slowly pulled out the blade hidden in the cane, and the momentum of his whole body could almost be said to have been raised to the limit.
next moment.
Yami and Issho turned into afterimages in this instant, and the two blades, one black and one white, collided instantly, and the faint impact instantly lifted the yellow sand on the ground. Under the sunlight, even the sight was partially blocked , it doesn't look very real.
Clang! Clang!!! Clang!!!
Crisp voices sounded one after another, even a simple temptation is now a hidden murderous intent.
Hephaestus at the side suddenly showed a look of surprise, at this time even she, who is the goddess of forging, couldn't help but let out a voice of admiration, "It's really amazing, do the human beings in this world all have terrifying strength?"
"Please don't show off, Hephaestus-sama, I can't see it at all!"
After hearing this, Kuina couldn't help feeling discouraged.
Apart from being able to see the movement of Yami and Issho's figures, she could also hear the sound of the blades colliding. Apart from that, she couldn't even see how the two swung their blades clearly.
The girl clenched her palms bitterly, with a strong unwillingness in her eyes.
"Don't be so depressed, little Kuina, you're still young, at your age, it's very rare to have your kind of strength."
"I know, Hephaestus-sama, I just feel unwilling, but sooner or later, I will become so powerful, and I will become the world's number one swordsman!"
The categorical words came from Kuina's mouth, but combined with the age of the other party, it always made people feel ironic.
However, Hephaestus did not laugh at her, but seriously thought about this question.
"I really believe in you, but the world is huge, and there are other worlds besides yours. Are you satisfied with this world?"
"No, I want to become the strongest swordsman in all the worlds!"
Hearing this, Kuina quickly changed her dream, and her cheeks became slightly rosy.
"Then you have to work hard, learn more knowledge from Yami when you are free, at least among the adventurers, he is the most powerful one I have ever seen, and his sword skills are very good.
He is very strong, learn from him, and sooner or later you will achieve your goal. "
"But, after you have learned something, he may also become your hindrance, do you understand what I mean?"
"Yes, Hephaestus-sama, But I will not lose."
"That's good, let's continue to watch their battles now. Although this level is too far away for you, there is no harm in taking a look, but don't watch it for too long. "
"Hai!"
The dialogue between one person and one goddess did not cause the slightest disturbance at all.
At this moment, Yami is having a fierce confrontation with Issho.
After a short trial, both of them had almost given up on the meaningless attack, and started to fight head-to-head with swords and abilities. Since they were not traditional swordsmen, there is no need to follow the rules and only learn swordsmanship, to be precise, it is to learn comprehensive strength.
Every collision of the blade is a symbol of going all out.
However, Yami's side was not so comfortable.
The dark purple entangled around Issho blade, every time the two clash, the next attack will become a lot heavier, and as the number increases, he seems to feel that his body has also become heavy to stand up.
"Is this the fruit of gravity? It's really scary…"
Yami, who noticed this, didn't feel afraid, but became very excited.
This kind of confrontation is indeed what he longs for.
Perhaps, the great achievements required for upgrading can be obtained from these strong people.
"Then I will get serious too, Issho-san!"
"Ah, please do!"
The two of them were obviously in high spirits at this time, and various moves appeared endlessly. Yami drew his sword and slashed out, and a huge white slash appeared instantly, smashing the sand on the ground.
At the same time as it was cut, it flew in the direction of Issho at a high speed.
"What a sharp slash, but…"
"Gravity Blade—Raging Tiger!!!"
With a swing of his sword, the dark purple color instantly condensed on the blade body, and the invisible pressure gushed forward along the edge of the sword. The violent gravity seemed to be uncontrollable, and it went straight to meet the white slash.
The slash seemed to be hindered by some kind, and the forward speed suddenly slowed down, but was firmly received by Issho.
However, Yami's side suddenly received a terrible shock.
It was as if he was hit by a high-speed locomotive, and even his breathing became dull, but he who had already train the complete concentration and life return, naturally immediately caught the abnormality in his body, both heartbeat and blood pressure began to become disordered at this moment.
The heart is under tremendous pressure, and the brain is also due to the increased gravity, and the thoughts begin to slow down.
Although this phenomenon is not particularly obvious, it can be completely experienced by people who can grasp all parts of their body.
What a terrifying devil fruit ability!