Death Waltz
"Since that's the case, then let's fight it out. To be able to spar with Great Sword Master like you is something I've been longing for." Roy straightened his body, the Seven Star Sword slipped from his palm, and an eerie, dark green light filled the bar, as if he had instantly entered a gloomy ghost realm.
"What a powerful and terrifying Sword Intent! Your swordsmanship seems to have improved even more than before. It's truly unbelievable." Momousagi couldn't help but be surprised.
Although she wasn't present that day, Great Sword Master of her caliber could still get a glimpse of the whole picture even just by watching the broadcast.
It's important to understand that those who reach the level of Great Sword Master have already put their own swordsmanship into practice. It's almost impossible for them to continue to be as brave and skilled as before.
However, this unchanging rule was broken for Roy. In just a few days, Roy's swordsmanship skills had taken another big step forward, making her wonder if she had traveled to the future.
However, this did not diminish her fighting spirit; on the contrary, it made her even more eager for the upcoming battle.
Two tangible sword intents swirled above the Sabaody Archipelago, causing the wind and clouds to surge and making everyone on the island feel as if someone had a long sword pressed against their back.
"What the hell? Not again?" Shakky sat in the newly renovated bar, rubbing her forehead with her hand.
"This domineering Sword Intent must be Roy's. It's even stronger than it was a few days ago. What has he been through in the past few days?" As a Great Sword Master, Rayleigh naturally noticed something was wrong with Roy's Sword Intent in an instant.
"Now I understand where those titles like 'Doomsday Messenger,' 'Calamity Legion,' and 'Calamity Sword Master' came from. He really does bring misfortune and disaster wherever he goes." Shakky, who wasn't even Master Swordsman, naturally couldn't understand how much of a shock Roy's transformation had caused Rayleigh.
"However, the owner of the other Sword Intent is no ordinary person either. He is also Great Sword Master, which is extremely rare in this sea. The Sabaody Archipelago is really plagued by disasters. We just finished the battle between the Shichibukai and the Marine Admiral, and now we are about to have a battle between two Great Sword Masters."
"For the captain to be so on high alert, it seems that the one confronting the captain now is definitely not a nobody." Crocodile the Sand looked at the center of the confrontation.
"Why don't we go and see for ourselves?" Enel didn't wait for Crocodile the Sand's reply and transformed into lightning, heading towards that area.
Momousagi didn't hold back for long. She knew that her actions today couldn't be hidden from the Marine Headquarters. If she didn't speed things up, today's battle might very well end inconclusively.
"One Sword Style, Death Waltz!"
As Marine Admiral specializing in Body Technique, Momousagi's mastery of the Six Powers cannot be described as merely proficient. The moment she used "Shave," she seemed to truly disappear from the space before her eyes, appearing in front of Roy in an instant. The Famous Sword Kompira, shrouded in Armament Haki, whistled through the air and arrived.
Roy's eyes widened, revealing the activation of his Future Sight ability. The Seven Star Sword struck first, clashing violently with Kompira. Visible ripples radiated outwards from the two of them, and the raging shockwaves tore the entire bar to shreds.
Both were powerful beings who had surpassed the Human Limit. The distance in space lost its meaning in their eyes. Apart from a brief pause at the moment of their battle, they could not even catch a glimpse of each other's afterimages.
At least that's how it was perceived by the arriving crowd. Apart from Crocodile the Sand and Enel, even with all their might using their Observation Haki, the others could only vaguely sense the location of the two's battle.
If Roy reached the pinnacle of "momentum" in swordsmanship, with each strike like a surging thunderbolt, vast and overwhelming, leaving no escape, then Momousagi reached the pinnacle of "skill" in swordsmanship, with each move like a gazelle leaping over a cliff or an elephant crossing a river, leaving no trace.
Kenkon and Harvey were so excited that even though their eyes were sore and their minds were aching, they still couldn't bear to blink.
"That was great!" Roy steadied himself and exclaimed sincerely, "As Marine Admiral, your strength is indeed sufficient."
"Compared to the three seniors, my strength is still far behind, otherwise... I wouldn't be in such a sorry state now." Momousagi's face was flushed, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat. She was indeed less composed than Roy.
Her swordsmanship, at the level of Great Sword Master, and her powerful Armament Haki and Observation Haki were enough to allow her to stand atop the sea, but there was still a slight gap between her and figures like Roy and the Three Admirals.
"It seems our battle won't last much longer," Roy said regretfully, tilting his head as he looked at the warships on the shore.
Momousagi's Observation Haki was quite strong, so she naturally understood what Roy meant. She then said seriously, "In that case, let's end today's battle with our strongest move."
"You don't have Akainu's physique. If you can't withstand it, the outcome could very well be death!" Roy said, squinting his eyes.
Momousagi is slightly weaker than him. If they continue to fight at will, it may take three days and three nights to determine a winner. However, if both sides go all out in a fierce battle, life and death may be decided in an instant.
Although Roy didn't dislike the beautiful Master Swordsman and even admired her efforts and determination, they were enemies after all. Given the opportunity, he would not hold back or hesitate to use his full strength.
"Those who fear death have no right to live on this sea." Momousagi's tone was gentle, but her words carried an unyielding determination. She knew that someone as resolute as Roy would not show any mercy because of her appearance; one wrong move and death would be her fate.
"Don't blame me if you die! Be reduced to nothingness by this sword, Great Cataclysm!" Roy's tone was chilling, and his Sword Intent pierced through the heavens and earth.
"I will prove to this vast ocean that a female swordsman can also become the Great Sword Master in the world! Death Waltz: Trio!" Momousagi's momentum was overwhelming as she danced a deathly dance.
"Damn it, stop right there!" Sengoku, who had rushed over at breakneck speed and didn't even care about the empty Sengoku, roared hoarsely as he saw this scene.
He knew that Momousagi was very strong, easily ranking in the top 50, or even the top 30, in the entire ocean. But her opponent was the unfathomable Nightmare Roy, a monster that even he was not confident in dealing with.
Unfortunately, his efforts were in vain. The two were completely absorbed in the battle and had disregarded everything else. He was not a speed-type fighter to begin with. If it were Kizaru, he might have been able to forcibly rescue Momousagi while the two were fighting. Now, he could only watch helplessly as the sword tips, which were filled with destruction and death, collided.
A dazzling, blinding sword light suddenly erupted!
It was already dusk in Sabaody, but at this moment it was as bright as day!