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Swift and decisive, like the autumn wind sweeping through fallen leaves, Rojen moved with an unbelievable speed.
He charged straight at the pirates, his body flowing with an agility that seemed almost otherworldly. With each leap, he flashed past them, blood spraying as pirates fell lifeless to the ground. His ruthless methods immediately drew the attention of everyone present.
From a distance, Sordes narrowed his eyes, sensing something different about Rojen.
"This sword art!" He thought, recognizing that the swift and decisive swordplay was far beyond the capabilities of an ordinary person.
"Who is this kid?" Caution crept into Sordes's mind. He stepped forward, landing on the merchant ship, and waved his hand. "You, go kill him!"
The pirates guarding the merchant ship exchanged nervous glances before charging forward, weapons in hand. They had all witnessed Rojen's earlier display; his sword arts were undeniably extraordinary.
"Shoot first! Aim for him!" They whispered among themselves, nodding in agreement.
"Click."
The sound of gun chambers loading echoed in the air as Rojen twisted his sword, his eyes sharpening with focus.
His body bent slightly, poised to charge.
"Fire!"
At that moment, the pirates shouted, and one of them pulled the trigger, the sound echoing loudly.
"Bang!"
The low gunshot rang out, and Rojen exploded into action, leaping forward like a predator on the hunt. He darted left and right, moving with the speed of a storm.
"Clink!"
A bullet whizzed past, grazing his cheek before striking the metal behind him with a sharp sound.
In that instant, his heightened perception and reflexes granted him terrifying speed. It was as if he could visualize the bullet's trajectory in his mind, even if his naked eyes couldn't detect it.
All of this was instinctual.
With a quick jump to the left, Rojen leaped onto the railing. A pirate, reacting swiftly, turned his gun toward him and fired again. Rojen's eyes narrowed, and with a powerful leap, he soared into the air, evading the shot once more before landing on the deck.
Now, he was only about twenty meters away from the pirates.
"Die!" He muttered softly as he surged forward again.
"Shoot! Shoot him!" The pirates screamed in terror. How could he dodge their bullets so easily? It was impossible!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
A flurry of bullets was fired, but Rojen's speed only increased as he charged ahead, his right hand wielding the sword, which gleamed with a cold, sharp light.
Suddenly, a dazzling sword flower bloomed in the air, its beauty almost surreal.
All the bullets collided with Rojen's sword hilt, and deflected to the side with a deep, muffled sound.
In just five seconds, after three waves of attacks, Rojen had covered nearly fifty meters and now stood before the pirates.
This terrifying speed and acute reflexes left everyone present in shock.
"Kill him! Kill him!" The pirates shouted in panic, their eyes wide with disbelief.
But just as the words left their mouths, Rojen's Rainbow Abyss twirled again, the sword flower blooming once more. In an instant, his body shot forward, slicing through the pirates with deadly precision.
"Puff! Puff! Puff! Puff!"
A series of sounds rang out as the pirates, in disbelief, clutched at their necks or chests, where fatal wounds had appeared. Then they collapsed to the ground, lifeless.
"Such a fast sword!" Sordes's eyes narrowed in shock.
He hesitated no longer. From these brief encounters, he could already tell that Rojen's strength was extraordinary— far beyond what the lowly pirates under his command could handle.
"Who are you?" Sordes took several large strides forward, his voice deep and cautious.
"Gol D. Rojen!" Rojen raised his sword, pointing it directly at Sordes. "Leave the pirate ship and get out of here."
"Do this and I will spare your life."
Rojen's words were heavy, serious, and earnest. He meant every word. How strong was Ge Nie's power? How powerful was the greatest sword traveler of Great Qin?
Rojen, possessed by Ge Nie, was acutely aware of his own immense strength and understanding of swordsmanship, placing him above the two Commodores he had previously encountered. With a bounty of 50 Million, dealing with someone like Sordes was no challenge at all.
"Rojen." Sordes froze, his pupils constricting as he recalled the name. The next moment, he carefully observed Rojen's face and felt even more certain. "This face, it's the same as the one on the Wanted Poster!"
"Gol D. Rojen with a bounty of 150 Million! It's rumored he is the Pirate King's younger brother but without any real strength!"
The Pirate King had just died, and his legend was still fresh in the minds of people across the Grand Line and the seas. All the secrets about the Pirate King and his history were widely known.
"You're Rojen, the one with the 110 Million Bounty!" A smile crept onto Sordes's face. If he could kill Rojen, his fame, whether good or bad, would rise dramatically, boosting his status among pirates. "Looks like I'm really lucky!"
As he spoke, he drew his fencing sword, pointing it menacingly at Rojen. "I'm going to kill you, Rojen. Your bounty is far more valuable than the treasure aboard this ship!"
Rojen's expression hardened. He twirled his Rainbow Abyss in his right hand, the sword tip aimed directly at Sordes. "Then you can only die."
Sordes's eyes flickered with determination, and his fencing sword trembled in his grip. In the next moment, he rushed forward, his speed terrifying. Compared to the ordinary pirates, Sordes's power was undoubtedly on a different level.
The reputation of this pirate ship was built on Sordes alone. His personal bounty of 11 million was the ship's entire bounty. Although he had faced setbacks in the Grand Line, his strength had grown, and he was now close to a bounty of 20 million.
But all of this was futile.
Facing Rojen, who was possessed by Ge Nie, even if Sordes were twice as strong, it would be useless.
The greatest sword traveler of Great Qin, the Sword Saint, and the number one sword in the world— these titles belonged to Ge Nie. His sword arts, fame, and martial prowess had reached the pinnacle of perfection.
How could someone like Sordes ever hope to defeat Rojen?
With a flash of his long sword, Rojen's right hand flicked, and his body moved in an instant.
He moved, but it wasn't just him who moved.
He moved, and the sword moved.
The cold and ruthless Rainbow Abyss shone brilliantly in that moment, transforming into a soaring dragon, roaring as it charged toward its enemy.
"Unhindered Sword Method's supreme killing technique!"
"Hundred Steps Flying Sword!"
(End Of Chapter)