Unlike Gawain, Zoro had no idea that he would one day use a sword called Enma, the same sword Oden once wielded.
Of course, Zoro never imagined that in the future he would have his Haki and stamina drained by Enma, resulting in the infamous scene of his withered arms.
In short, Zoro, who had no idea how powerful he would become in the future, was just like any ordinary young man, genuinely happy about the gift Gawain gave him!
Great Grade Swords! This is Great Grade 21 Swords!
Even if the Great Grade 21 Swords is just an evaluation, it doesn't mean there are only 21 Great Grade Swords on the sea.
However, in any case, the total number of the Great Grade 21 Swords on the entire sea would not exceed about forty!
If we consider the Four Blues, this number would be even smaller. Considering the relatively weak geographical environment of the East China East Blue, it would be a miracle if the entire East Blue had even three Great Grade Swords!
This also includes the Wado Ichimonji that Zoro originally possessed!
One can only imagine how happy Zoro must be at this moment, holding Oto and the Kogarashi!
Oto and Kogarashi's designs are slightly thicker than normal samurai swords, but not as heavy as they appear in the anime.
I don't know what the animation team was thinking, but when Shiki was wielding dual swords, Oto and Kogarashi were still using two normal swords.
But once the Shiki inlaid Oto and Kogarashi into his leg, the style of these two swords seemed to jump from the thickness of a forearm to the thickness of a thigh.
Fortunately, reality isn't anime; Old Thief Oda, Pirate King n't know anything about One Piece.
At this moment, Zoro, holding two swords in each hand, looks incredibly dashing!
Looking at the incredibly excited Zoro, Gawain nodded in satisfaction, then patted Zoro on the shoulder.
"Alright, stop showing off your sword here. Go find a suitable opponent and get to know your Oto and Kogarashi properly."
"Haha, of course!!!"
Zoro nodded excitedly, then he couldn't wait to speak to Gawain.
"So, sir, I can choose my own opponent, right?"
So, can I choose you?
Oto and the original owner of the Kogarashi died at your hands!
Although the Shiki, that despicable scoundrel who disregarded human life, deserved to die, the sword was innocent.
Now that I've inherited their legacy, I'll definitely lead them to defeat you, Uncle!
Let's have a proper contest now..."
"Stop, stop, stop..."
Gawain rolled his eyes, then quickly interrupted Zoro.
He patted Zoro on the head, dissuading the young man from playing around, and then grabbed Zoro by the shoulder and turned him towards the training ground.
Pointing to the training field, Gawain said with a smile.
"Want to have a proper fight with me?"
Forget it, haha!
I don't like playing house with kids.
Come find me again when you've mastered the Two-Color Haki. I'll make time to fight you then.
As for now, you haven't even mastered your Haki yet, so what if you encounter my serious strike?
"Then... I might just chip your new knife, kid."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain grabbed Zoro by the shoulder and suddenly threw him.
At the same time, Gawain shouted.
"Tashigi, give this brat a good sparring session!"
He now wields two Great Grade 21 Swords!
"Understood, sir. I'm incredibly excited!!!"
Upon hearing Gawain's words from afar, Tashigi's eyes lit up. At the same time, Gawain had already thrown Zoro towards Tashigi!
As he flew toward the woman who was even more excited than himself, Zoro rolled his Byakugan, just like Gawain.
"Ugh, it's her again. I'm speechless..."
After muttering a helpless sigh, Zoro did a somersault in the air and then landed gracefully on the ground.
Everything was so beautiful at first, but the next second, Zoro's expression completely collapsed.
He yelled angrily at Tashigi.
"Hey, you woman, stop drooling with that face!!!"
Asshole!!!"
And so...
Ding-ding-dong.
The war for the young swordsmen has begun.
While Zoro was fighting Tashigi, Isuka couldn't help but shift her gaze from Ace to Smoker in the distance.
Nearly two months later, Smoker's injuries had long since healed, but at this moment, Smoker sat blankly on the gunwale of the Dark Bird Ship, looking as if he had gone mad, gazing sadly at the distant sea.
As she watched, Isuka couldn't help but sigh. She rested her left hand on the scabbard and strode toward Smoker.
"Hello!"
Isuka approached Smoker, placed her hands on the gunwale, and spoke to Smoker.
"Still feeling down here, old classmate? I always thought you weren't such a fragile person, but it turns out you're much more fragile than I thought."
As soon as she finished speaking, Isuka pouted and made a face at Smoker.
Upon hearing Isuka's words, Smoker shrugged noncommittally and responded with a single word.
"I always thought that I would never experience this situation."
But as you can see, neither you nor I are as strong as we thought.
The deaths of millions... this price taught me how to grieve, Isuka.
As for you, hmph!
You should be glad, old classmate, if it weren't for Gawain letting you join the Dark Bird Ship with the son of the Pirate King.
"Then I'm afraid I'll have to start hunting you down, you degenerate marine who loves pirates!"
"Why???"
In an instant, Isuka blushed, her eyes wide as she growled at Smoker.
"What nonsense are you spouting, Smoker? I was even thinking of showing you some concern!"
You... you really are... you're such a jerk!
While Smoker and Isuka were chatting, in the distance, Ace, who was enjoying a lazy time with Sabo, suddenly couldn't control his eyes!
When he noticed that Isuka, who was standing next to Smoker, suddenly started blushing, he was startled!
"Sabo!"
Ace couldn't help but ask.
"Do you ever have that feeling... where someone is actually a little annoying when they're around you?"
But what if I accidentally lost it?!?
Without waiting for Sabo's reply, Ace transformed into a ball of fire and flew off the deck.
The next second, before Isuka and Smoker could continue their conversation, Ace had already rushed over to Isuka, laughing loudly, and shouted at the dejected Smoker.
"Hey buddy, you don't seem very enthusiastic."
If you ask me, if a man isn't in the mood, he'll either have a drinking contest or a fight!
How about we have a good drink together, and then have a proper contest?
I didn't mean anything by it, I just saw you looked really down, hehe!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, the flames that Ace had transformed into forced their way onto the ship's side between Smoker and Isuka.
Leaning against the ship's railing, he gave Smoker a provocative look.
Looking at the provocative Ace, Smoker remained silent for a moment, then rolled his eyes and said.
"Looks like it's springtime again, hehe."
As soon as he finished speaking, Smoker stood up from the ship's side and nodded heavily to Ace.
"Ace, I know I'm no match for you, but I do need to improve my strength."
So whatever your reasons for fighting me, stick to them to the end!
Because I need more pressure to crush the pain and self-blame in my heart!!!
Well, from this moment on, Smoker and Ace started fighting, and the training ground suddenly became lively.
Gawain smiled as he looked towards the training field, Qidian with Rayleigh.
Just then, Shakky Qi, with a cigarette dangling from her lips and carrying a piece of intelligence, walked towards Gawain.
"Captain."
Shakky sat down next to Gawain, handing him the information as she spoke.
"The pirate crew you gave us with the information and name we were supposed to search for has been found."
They were on a submarine, and it was very fast, so it was difficult for both seabirds and agents to keep up the chase.
However, just now, one of our reconnaissance agents stationed at every inlet of the Reverse Mountain in Four Blues reported back from the Reverse Mountain in North Blue.
The Heart Pirates' submarine has appeared in the rapids above Reverse Mountain!
If it weren't for the excessive speed and strength of the current in Reverse Mountain, which exposed them for a moment, they would probably have entered the Grand Line directly!
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Gawain quickly grabbed the intelligence report.
The so-called intelligence was actually a photograph. It was taken by a North Blue agent using Camera Den Den Mushi Visual Den Den Mushi. The Dark Bird Ship crew then used Camera Den Den Mushi to photograph the image transmitted back by the Visual Den Den Mushi, resulting in a not-so-clear photograph.
Although the photo was somewhat blurry, Gawain spotted the submarine immediately. He quickly stood up and left a message for Shakky and Rayleigh.
"I'm going to Twin Capes!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain transformed into lightning and disappeared from the deck of the Dark Bird Ship.
Watching Gawain disappear, Rayleigh remained silent for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.
"Hahaha, this meticulous guy is becoming more and more like a traditional captain after he gets stronger!"
Indeed, strength is the true source of a man's confidence. Look at Little Gawain now, the world is so big, he can go wherever he wants!
As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh glanced back at the kitchen, then stood up.
"Shakky, tell Zephyr to keep an eye on the young people on the boat. I'm going to take a stroll around Twin Capes too."
Little Gawain hasn't even had lunch yet. I'll go to the kitchen and ask for some stewed meat to take to him."
After saying that, Rayleigh leisurely went to the kitchen, then snatched the two toughest dishes and a whole case of Black Jack liquor from the grumbling Zeff.
Carrying a vegetable basket in one hand and a wine chest in the other, Rayleigh leaped into the air and charged towards the summit of the Red Line.
At the same time, a brilliant bolt of lightning exploded in the sky above Twin Capes. The lightning disappeared in an instant, and Gawain emerged from the lightning and sat on the beach of Twin Capes.
Gawain casually picked up a handful of sand and played with it, laughing as he waited for the submarine to crash.
Because the Reverse Mountain is ten kilometers high, and the waterway has an angle that exceeds eighty-five degrees.
Even if Trafalgar Law's boat was a submarine, it would be impossible for him to slide down from a distance of ten kilometers and remain intact.
Or rather, even if their ships were truly intact, Gawain would still inflict some minor damage on them.
In short, after about three minutes, Gawain finally heard an unusual sound that was different from the normal flow of water.
Meanwhile, aboard the Heart Pirates' Polar Tang, Bepo the Bepo was desperately maintaining valve after valve!
"Bepo, the bathroom pipes have exploded!"
"Private Marseille!!!"
"My God, the gas pipes are frozen!"
"Private Marseille!!!"
"Stop apologizing all the time, Bepo! Our ship is about to break down!"
"Private Marseille!!!"
"Think of something quick! If this continues, our ship will explode like an egg dropped on the ground!!!"
"Ahhh, Captain, it's extremely private, Marseille!!!"
It seemed that neither Bepo, nor Shachi and Penguin, could think of any other solutions.
Trafalgar Law still drew his long sword from his waist!
"If it were an ordinary ship, they wouldn't be in as much danger as we are. Ordinary ships don't have as much technology related to air pressure and temperature as ours."
In short, it's time to go all out, brothers!
Prepare for a collision!!!
The moment the words left his mouth, Trafalgar Law suddenly raised his sword and slashed horizontally. At the same time, he slightly twisted his free left hand and shouted.
"Room!!!"
Buzz!!!
After a trembling sound, a circular space about fifty meters wide opened up around Luo.
The moment this circular space appeared, Trafalgar Law shouted.
"Penguin, open the lookout!"
"Receive!"
Penguin immediately opened the observation deck, which was now level with the sea surface due to the submarine's 90-degree descent...
The moment the lookout tower opened, Luo took out a coin and threw it directly into the distant sea.
"ROMM!"
In the next instant, accompanied by cold sweat rapidly beading on Luo's forehead, his boat and the coin were switched places in a flash!
Just as it was about to crash into the sea, the submarine suddenly changed course, instantly reducing its descent from 100,000 meters to less than ten meters...
Then...
Ordinary!!!
With a loud crash, the Polar Tang, having just managed to shut off the lookout tower, slammed heavily into the sea near Twin Capes...
It's unclear what happened to the people in that submarine, but more than twenty minutes passed before the crew, led by Bepo, emerged from the submarine and swam towards Twin Capes.
Once they reached land, Bepo walked shyly toward Gawain.
"Hello, sir who looks like he's looking after the lighthouse, I'm Bepo."
By the way, I'm a polar bear from the Mink Tribe, and I don't eat people.
If it still scared you, then...
Private Marseille!
In any case, please lend us some suitable materials. Metal would be best!
I need to repair all the pipes in our submarine..."
At this point, Bepo bowed solemnly to Gawain, who Gawain and said to Bepo...
"Oh, so the pipes were broken, and they were metal pipes?"
No problem, there's no need to look for any metal materials, because I happen to be exceptionally good at repairing all kinds of metal, and in the most economical way possible!
"How about it? How about I come aboard your ship? Just a few jugs of fine wine and I can do some simple repairs for you!"
"Thank you so much!!!"
Bepo immediately grinned as if he'd seen a mother bear...