Some of you might feel tempted to stop reading after this chapter—I know I did. I won't ask you to stay, but I encourage you to read the next chapter. It will make clear why I chose to keep going.
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Yamon's heart gradually sank.
Although they also came up step by step from being weak...
but...
"Although I don't know what the meaning of the battle is, the two ladies..."
The skeleton held the handle of the cane in its right hand:
"Can I see your panties?"
Ain's eyes flashed with coldness.
Frivolous.
Lustful.
Shameless.
Is this Straw Hat's partner? People expect this kind of person to "save the world"?
Uh-huh!
Ain's figure appeared in front of the stands, and alarm bells rang in Yamon's heart.
"Run!"
She didn't even have time to look back at the foolish skeleton, so she could only drive him away hoarsely.
"This lady, I'm..."
"Judgment!"
The slash had not yet arrived, but the wave of air that hit his face immediately suffocated the skeleton.
Only then did he realize that his opponent was so powerful.
"RUN!"
Yamon spoke again, this time with anger and annoyance in her tone.
Along with the spiral slash, there was also a pitch-black sword.
Black sword...
Yamon remembered the information little Shanks gave them.
"Moon Slayer" Ain—
Holds the Wanokuni national treasure "Black Sword - Shusui".
There has only been one documented encounter in recent years that can be tracked down.
In the "Summit War," she fought against "Thunder Lord" McGuy, an ally of the Whitebeard Pirates.
No combat was recorded for the remaining two years.
In other words - all opponents are dead!
Ding!
Ding!
Ding!
Yamon's body trembled slightly.
They have repeatedly studied the battle information about "Rairyu" Dylan.
And this move, including the previous ones, seems to be derived from the swordsmanship of "Rairyu."
"Go! Idiot!"
Yamon's voice was somewhat deformed, like the roar of a wild animal.
The skeleton hesitated for a moment and then paused.
Seeing that he seemed to be leaving, Ain put her Shusui against Yamon's spear and said, "Pirates are just pirates. What is this place to start again? Where to start? They don't have any of those?"
The skeleton, who was already hesitant, trembled when he heard Ain's words.
If you run away before you see Luffy...
Yamon sighed inwardly when she saw the skeleton holding the sword hilt again.
Ain sneered disdainfully.
Keng!!
After the violent collision, Ain's body jumped backward.
Already found - your weakness!
An ominous premonition arose in Yamon's heart.
The look in Ain's eyes made her feel uneasy.
"Judgment of Sin: Infinite!"
Yamon's pupils shrank when she saw the slashing attack coming like a strong wind.
How did she know...
My own weakness!?
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"Ain, the next trial is a real test between life and death. You will sail separately from Bell-mère and Law."
"'Dragon-slaying swordsmanship'... should be one of the most powerful swordsmanships I know in the world. Ryuma... he may have killed 'gods' with this method. Remember that he left something for you."
"Master the 'meaning'! Take the enemy's life in the simplest and most direct way."
"Go to Whitebeard's original territory—"
"Kill all the pirates you see and leave no one alive."
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Keng!!
Three parallel slashes struck Yamon's neck, chest, and legs respectively.
Hah!
Yamon's body swayed slightly.
The two slashes above were blocked, and the legs...
Already unconscious.
The skeleton next to her was so shocked by the aftermath of the attack that he could hardly move.
He once confidently thought that he had mastered the "power of hell," but at this moment...
He seemed to have seen the real "Lord of Hell."
Before he could shake off the shock, Ain had already appeared behind Yamon.
The defense of the lower body is weak and the old injury on the back.
This is this woman's weakness!
Puff!
Shusui followed Yamon's old wound and sank into her back: "Judgment: Eighteen Levels of..."
Ain's arms tightened.
"Hell!"
Boom! Yamon's body exploded.
Ain fell on the spot and let out a breath.
There is still a distance...
After calming down her breathing, Ain looked at the skeleton monster next to her.
This kind of behavior is frivolous and lustful.
No...Isn't this the nature of pirates...
Uh-huh!
Ain's body appeared beside the skeleton.
The skull landed and rolled on the ground.
"Revive-Revive Fruit... Humph!"
Ain lifted her foot and infused it with Armament Haki.
Click,
Snap!
The skull was crushed to pieces by a kick.
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"Your first mission is to go to No. 33 to find the guy called the Soul King. It will only take you a moment to kill him, but there will definitely be someone protecting him secretly. They should be at the level of combatants of the Roger Pirates."
"Compared to others, the importance of 'Soul King' Brook is much lower, so we must make a quick decision and rush to the second mission point."
When receiving the task assigned by Tahir, Ain did not question it throughout the process.
She didn't even ask if someone higher up would show up.
She never doubted Dylan and never disobeyed his orders.
After putting away her Shusui, Ain walked to the side.
Not far away, some brave individuals returned to the place where she had just fought.
"It's Yamon!"
"'Moon slayer' Ain... defeated Yamon so quickly..."
"That is..."
"Brook from the 'Straw Hat Crew'."
"The first person to die has appeared!"
"No one else came to the rescue!?"
A reporter sneered while taking pictures: "Do you think the Red-Haired Pirates have enough manpower? Their top combat power must be devoted to the Straw Hat, and Nico Robin is also someone they need to protect."
"It's great to have a fighter from the Roger Pirates to protect a guy like this."
"Where's the Straw Hat!?"
"Still in Area 46!"
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"PX-5, who is this guy?"
"Bzzt bzzt, the bounty is 26 million, the pirate 'Three-Tongued' Demalo Black."
Sentomaru glanced at the pirates around him:
"I see, have you been deceived by an impostor? But...PX-5, aim at that guy!"
Sentomaru pointed at a figure in the crowd carrying huge luggage.
This superficial disguise is a fool's errand to escape the scrutiny of "pacifists."
Beep~~~~Boom!
A laser shot at the huge suitcase.
The figure carrying the backpack bounced off and rolled several times in the air before landing on the high platform.
"What are you doing!? I have a precious lunch box in this backpack!"
The pirates looked at the faces on the high platform with expressions of surprise.
"It's exactly the same as the bounty poster!!"
"He's the real Straw Hat!!"
Straw Hat looked at Sentomaru below. Two years ago, Sentomaru drove the pacifists to attack them. Two years later, Sentomaru appeared again.
"Are you trying to ruin my business again? I promised others not to cause a commotion, otherwise it will be difficult to sail smoothly."
Sentomaru pointed the battle ax in his hand at Straw Hat: "Don't worry, you don't have to set sail! PX-5! Attack him!"
Beep!
Beep!
Beep!
Three consecutive laser beams were fired at the Straw Hat on the high platform.
Straw Hat stood on the spot and moved slightly from side to side, avoiding PX-5's attack very casually.
Then he held the hat on his head with one hand. (T/N: This part gave me goosebumps at that time)
"So slow!"
A slow voice sounded in everyone's ears.
"Slow? Can I give you something faster?"
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