Clang!
A wall of fire split in two in an instant, and the massive rhinoceros zombie's body split down the middle.
"Tch. To think something like that could steal my shadow."
Zoro glanced disdainfully at the fallen zombie. He was just about to sheathe his swords when a sudden sense of danger made him turn his gaze toward the other side of the fire wall.
"Three Sword Style: Hundred and Eight Worldly Troubles Phoenix!"
A Flying Slash swooped toward him like a circling blue bird. Zoro reacted at once, crossing his two swords in front of his chest.
Clang!!
Sparks flew nonstop. The force of the slash made his swords tremble, but the corner of his mouth lifted as he put more strength into them.
Bang! The blue bird seemed to scatter, dissolving into flecks of azure light that vanished in the air.
"So, you're my shadow, then."
Zoro flipped backward several times and landed. He untied the bandanna from his arm and tied it around his forehead, then looked at his opponent with keen interest.
The zombie used the same techniques as its original owner. Judging by the power of that slash, its strength was about equal to his.
"Fighting myself sounds pretty interesting. Hawk Wave!"
Clang!
Zoro's gaze sharpened. He swung one sword through the air, then clenched Wado Ichimonji between his teeth. With all three swords at the ready, he charged forward!
The samurai in the kimono leaped over the wide horizontal slash, drew three swords of his own, and descended from the air. He gripped two blades in reverse and snapped at Zoro like a beast baring its fangs.
Clang! Clang!
Their cold blades collided, sending sparks flying. Zoro swung his left arm to knock one blade aside, twisted his body, and slashed horizontally with Wado