The Strongest Weapon, Aken

Sirius had never undergone any training, nor had he learned Haki. He still could not ignore the pain inflicted by Yamato's iron club, which could easily shatter a person's bones.

In a situation like this, the best choice was obviously to get himself a weapon and trade blows with Yamato.

Sirius's actions made Yamato stop. The little girl tilted her head, then said excitedly, "Sirius wants a weapon? Then do you want to try the one Oden gave me?"

"No."

Sirius answered bluntly.

What a joke!

How could he possibly use Enma!

That thing was a genuine little demon that could suck a person dry! Literally suck them dry!

"A weapon?"

King did not particularly care. He casually raised a hand and pointed. "If you want one, go pick it yourself."

Various weapons had been placed beside the training ground. Sirius's request was not excessive, so King did not think there was anything wrong with it.

Sirius quickly ran to the edge of the field, ready to pick a weapon and battle Yamato for three hundred rounds.

The weapon rack was fully stocked with all sorts of weapons: katanas, wakizashi, nodachi, broadswords, one-handed swords, greatswords, warhammers, battle axes, great spears, lances, daggers, hook claws, Meteor Hammers...

Almost everything Sirius could think of, and plenty he could not, was here.

So, what sort of weapon should he choose?

Sirius picked up a katana to try it out, then quickly put it back. As expected, it did not suit him. It was too light.

He wanted a heavier weapon.

Sirius picked up a heavy hammer.

But he soon put that back as well.

It was heavy enough, but it was a little too ugly.

In the end, Sirius drew out a greatsword. It was taller than he was, its blade wider than an adult's palm. It had a suitable weight and looked stylish enough.

This was the one, then. Call me Dante Sirius.

Sirius carried the greatsword back onto the field.

"Isn't that a little too big, Sirius?"

Black Maria asked worriedly from the sidelines. "It's even taller than you!"

"It's fine."

Sirius waved a hand, then held the greatsword in one hand and swung it back and forth, showing how easily he could handle it.

The Fenrir Fruit had granted Sirius astonishing brute strength. The gigantic sword, larger than he was, did not seem heavy in his hands at all.

Sirius was not like he had been that morning, wearing weights without using his power!

"Sirius, are you ready?"

Yamato asked eagerly.

"Come on!"

Sirius beckoned to her.

"Thunder Bagua!"

Almost in the next instant, Yamato left behind a white blur before Sirius's eyes. Her body shot forward like lightning, and the Spiked Club in her hand tore through the air as it came crashing toward his face with a fierce howl.

She said she would not hold back, but aiming for his face was a bit too much, was it not?

Sirius grumbled inwardly.

Zoan Devil Fruits enhanced Devil Fruit Users in every aspect. Sirius's was even a Mythical Zoan, so his vision, hearing, and sense of smell had all been greatly enhanced.

Yamato's club was fast, but Sirius saw it clearly.

And if he could see it clearly, then he could deal with it!

Gripping the greatsword with both hands, Sirius brought it down in an overpowering chop.

He did not know any swordsmanship. He could not pull off flashy tricks like Moss Head.

All Sirius could do was swing his sword with all his strength.

Clang!!

The explosive impact shook the surroundings.

The piercing sound even made Black Maria cover her ears.

The Spiked Club collided with the greatsword, kicking up dust as an immense force surged through Yamato. She could not help stumbling back several steps with a series of clanging footfalls.

Her little hands gripped the Spiked Club tightly, keeping it from flying out of her grasp.

"The difference in strength is far too great."

Jack sighed. "Sirius's strength is ridiculously powerful!"

When he did not use his power, he was clearly someone with poor stamina. But once he used it, it was as if he became a completely different person.

His overwhelming strength was unmatched!

"Yamato—"

Black Maria watched Yamato get knocked back anxiously. Before Yamato could regain her footing, Sirius was already charging after her again. He was even faster than Yamato!

He raised the greatsword high and brought it down again without mercy.

"You're amazing, Sirius!"

Yamato looked up. Sirius could not see even a trace of fear on her face. Instead, she was grinning from ear to ear.

The little girl tightened both hands around her Spiked Club. "Thunder Bagua!"

"Clang!"

Another explosive impact rang out, and Yamato was knocked back once more.

Sirius held the advantage in strength. Pressing his advantage relentlessly, he swung the greatsword and launched wave after wave of suffocating, unceasing attacks at Yamato!

Sirius knew his own strengths and weaknesses very well. He had the advantage in strength, but his fighting technique was crude. He was certainly no match for Yamato in that regard.

If he wanted to defeat Yamato, he had to play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses!

He had to use a relentless barrage of attacks to leave Yamato no room to display her fighting techniques!

He was stronger than her and faster than her!

That alone was enough to secure victory!

Sirius's strategy was successful. Yamato was forced back step by step, struggling just to block his attacks. She was like a lone boat in a tsunami, liable to be overturned at any moment by the crashing waves.

But even at such a disadvantage, Yamato still had no intention of admitting defeat!

She was not merely blocking Sirius's attacks. She was continuously trading blows with him, competing with him in strength again and again!

What tenacity!

Sirius laughed. "Yamato! Still not surrendering?"

Yamato replied with a grin, "Of course not! I won't lose!"

Sirius had not expected her to surrender anyway. Yamato was stubborn to an absurd degree.

So Sirius's assault grew even more violent. The greatsword was swung so fast that it was almost impossible to see through, leaving layered afterimages around him as though he were wrapped in blades.

Yamato retreated again and again, almost reaching the edge of the field.

To the side, King, acting as referee, shook his head. "Idiot."

Clang!

The greatsword and Spiked Club collided head-on once again.

Sirius's strength was especially great, and the Spiked Club in Yamato's hands completely spun out of control, smashing heavily into the ground.

An opening!

The corners of Sirius's mouth rose. It was time to end this!

But at that exact moment, Sirius suddenly felt his hand grow lighter. He instinctively looked up.

"Huh?!"

It was simply unbelievable!

Only half of the greatsword remained in his hands. The other half was spinning through the air!

Now of all times?

This thing's quality was terrible!

Who handled logistics on Onigashima? Tell me honestly, how many kickbacks had you taken?

"I hit the same spot so many times!"

Yamato's voice rang out. The little girl shot toward him, her Spiked Club poised to strike. "I finally broke it!"

She could do something like that too? That was too outrageous, was it not?

Sirius was stunned.

"I won, Sirius! Thunder Bagua!"

In the instant Sirius was dumbfounded, the pitch-black Spiked Club was already right in front of his face.

Sirius could already feel the wind blowing against him!

Had he lost?

"How could that be!"

Sirius opened his mouth wide. His mouth became enormous, revealing a mouthful of savage fangs.

The Spiked Club came roaring in on a gale. Sirius lunged forward to meet it, then bit down hard.

Crack.

A soft sound rang out as the two passed each other.

"Huh?"

Black Maria's eyes widened as she stared at the scene on the field in shock. "Th-this—"

"Sirius??"

Jack also looked utterly dumbfounded and could not help shouting, "You're so hungry you'll eat anything now?!"

Sirius slowly turned around, chewing something with a crunching sound in his mouth. "It doesn't taste very good."

With her back to him, Yamato stared blankly at the Spiked Club in her hand, which was now also only half intact.

The break was incredibly smooth, as though it had been cut through by a sharp blade.

Sirius had bitten it in half.

Finding a weapon was only for show. If they were talking about the strongest weapon, it had to be the teeth in Sirius's mouth!

Fangs capable of easily piercing Kaido's tough skin could naturally cut through Yamato's Spiked Club as well.

The only downside was that biting people with his teeth was rather undignified. Sirius did not want to use them unless absolutely necessary.

"Sirius! My Aken—"

Yamato turned around, sniffled, and looked utterly aggrieved.

"Aken? Who's Aken?" Sirius looked completely confused.

Tears shimmered in Yamato's eyes as she shouted, "My Aken! You broke it!!"

Almost at the same time, an invisible aura erupted from Yamato, transforming into a wild gale that spread in every direction.

Black Maria's body swayed, and she immediately collapsed limply to the ground, losing consciousness.

Jack also dropped onto his backside, his face covered in cold sweat. "Th-this is?"

"This is!" King stared wide-eyed in astonishment. "At such a young age?"

Sirius was even more confused.

Conqueror's Haki? At a time like this? Because of a Spiked Club?

And who exactly was Aken?!

Aken was the name of Yamato's Spiked Club.