Battle with Shimotsuki Ryuya

The National Treasure of Wano Country, the Black Blade Autumn Water, and Ryoma's corpse are enshrined in a shrine in the Ringo region.

Unlike the autumn in Hakumai, the weather in Ringo is winter, extremely cold, with howling winds and heavy snow.

Teach walked across the land Ringo, heading towards the temple. Gradually, Teach saw a bridge, a red bridge, on which two warriors stood quietly, their eyes fixed on Teach as she approached.

This bridge looks a lot like the Bandit's Bridge of the future, a bridge specifically for robbing people of their knives.

However, Teach didn't know if this was the same bridge. "Halt, you two! What do you want?" The two samurai drew their swords from their waists in one swift motion, shaking off the remaining snow from their hair. One of the samurai asked.

It seemed they would intervene if Teach said anything wrong. "I was sent by Kozuki Sukiyaki to deliver a message to those seniors," Teach said with a cupped-fist salute and a smile.

"Well, you should know the rules." Upon hearing Teach's words, the two warriors on the bridge emanated a strong fighting spirit. They had been bored to death on this bridge for so long, and now that someone had finally come along, they could get some exercise and have a big fight. They didn't want to let this opportunity slip by easily.

"Yes, I couldn't be happier," Teach laughed, drawing his Chongguang, the Sora, from his waist. The two warriors were somewhat surprised; they recognized the Chongguang —the sword of a general, and it was quite famous.

Unexpectedly Kozuki Sukiyaki Teach handed over his sword to Teach.

This is the first hurdle Teach must overcome. To pass it, he must either gain their approval or defeat them outright.

In such weather, Teach's Flame Flow Swordsmanship was difficult to execute, its power greatly reduced. With a flash of lightning, he thrust his sword at one of the assassins.

"So fast!" The assassin's eyes narrowed as he thought to himself, but the warriors who could guard this bridge were all handpicked.

He drew his sword to block, clashing with Teach's Chongguang. A flash of fire, Teach's powerful strength forced the samurai back.

The next moment, another swordsman appeared and thrust his sword at Teach from behind, but Teach nimbly dodged it. With a backhand strike, the swordsman desperately tried to defend himself, but his body was sent flying.

They were surprised that after practicing swordsmanship for so many years, they still couldn't stop Teach. Teach's youth and strength surprised them.

Teach smiled, and the battle began. It was a duel between three warriors, with Teach fighting two against one, powerful slashes constantly coming from the blade in his hand.

Teach used ordinary swordsmanship, as well as Lightning Current Sword Technique to stimulate his body and enhance his explosive power. Although he was fighting two against one, he still gained the upper hand and suppressed them. Although he did not have an advantage in swordsmanship, Teach's body was very strong, whether it was stamina, recovery ability or strength.

Teach forced them into a retreat, unleashing swift Lightning Current Sword Technique. Teach was the main attacker, but the two of them together remained remarkably stable, constantly repelling Teach's attacks.

When swords clash, and one sword faces two swords, if he is on the defensive, he will be at a great disadvantage. Therefore, he must seize the initiative.

Teach unleashed tremendous speed to maintain his advantage, but before that, he had to take down one of the samurai.

Lightning flashed across the golden Chongguang, shining even brighter in the snowy environment. "Chidori!" Powerful lightning gathered on the blade, and a constant crackling sound, like the chirping of a thousand birds, echoed continuously.

Facing one of the samurai, Teach burst forth with speed, appearing before him in an instant and slashing down with his powerful blade.

Seeing Teach's powerful strike, the samurai felt a sense of danger and desperately tried to block it. "Block it!" the samurai shouted through gritted teeth.

"Clang!" A knife fell to the ground. The powerful force, combined with the power of lightning, flowed down the knife onto the samurai, instantly numbing his hands and rendering him unable to withstand Teach's attack. As a result, the knife slipped from his grasp.

He stopped resisting, and even dropped his sword, indicating that he had been defeated. However, the battle was not over yet. There was still a samurai. The defeat of his companion did not make him panic. Instead, he calmly seized the opportunity, came behind Teach, and slashed powerfully at Teach's back.

Teach smiled slightly. Under his Observation Haki, none of his movements escaped Teach's eyes. He raised his arm, bent his elbow, and the Chongguang in his hand was already behind Teach, blocking the blade directly as if it had eyes.

Unable to exert his full strength, Teach's hands trembled slightly as he felt a powerful force, but he still managed to hold on.

Holding on like this, Teach turned around and swung his sword down, which the samurai blocked. However, his sneak attack failed, and with the loss of a companion, the outcome was predictable. Under Teach's relentless attacks, he was given no time to breathe.

Finally, Teach knocked the knife from his hand with a single stroke, Teach won.

"Wow, you're really strong. We've lost. Now you can come with us." The two warriors laughed as they looked at Teach.

"Excuse me, how many levels are there in total?" Teach asked curiously. Kozuki Sukiyaki had said that he had to keep challenging himself to gain the approval of those samurai, and there were definitely many other guards among them.

"It doesn't matter if I tell you. There are only three levels in total. This is the first level. The next one is the second level. That person's strength is much more terrifying than ours," the warrior said solemnly.

"That one?" Teach curiously, anticipating an even fiercer battle to come.

"Aren't you going to guard this bridge anymore?" Teach asked again. "Nothing, no one will come at a time like this. We also want to see what the battle is about to begin," the two warriors laughed.

During his journey, Teach also received a lot of important information. Those seniors were all old masters in Wano Country, with great strength. There were many Great Swordmaster who would eventually choose to protect Wano Country's National Treasure Black Blade Autumn Water, and the body of the Dragon Slayer Swordsman Ryoma.

The Black Blade Autumn Water holds special significance for Wano Country. It saved Wano Country hundreds of years ago when it was in its most dangerous moment, drove away enemies who coveted Wano Country wealth, brought peace, and made the name of Wano Country's samurai resound throughout the world.

These elders would live in seclusion around the temple, guarding the National Treasure.

Gradually, it came to be a mountain, and at its foot was a very old, but frequently repaired, path leading up the mountain.

There was a pavilion at the foot of the mountain, right by the crossroads. He was holding a knife in his hand, leaning quietly against the pillar of the pavilion, closing his eyes to rest.

Sensing the arrival of Teach and his companions, he opened his eyes, stepped out of the pavilion, and stopped in front of the mountain path, blocking their way.

Teach was somewhat surprised. This samurai was very young, with a head of black, upright hair. He was only a teenager, about the same age as him. "This is Shimotsuki Ryuya, a genius of the Shimotsuki Clan. He is a descendant of Shimotsuki Ryuya, the Dragon Slayer Swordsman Ryoma. He possesses monstrous talent that is no less than that of Oden. He is already Swordmaster at such a young age."

The samurai beside Teach introduced Shimotsuki Ryuya to him. Teach stared intently at Shimotsuki Ryuya, while Shimotsuki Ryuya looked back at Teach. They both felt a sharp Sword Intent emanating from each other.

Unconsciously, the Sword Intent and auras of the two sides clashed. Teach's three-headed dragon, which possessed the power of lightning and fire, soared in the sky, the flames scorching and the lightning raging.

Below, there was a demon warrior, like a demon warrior returned from hell, his katana pointed directly at the head of the three-headed dragon.

That was a Dragon Slash blade, and also the intent of Dragon Slash Sword Intent.

It was a look of eager anticipation in his eyes. Teach smiled as he looked at the warrior. "Marshall D. Teach," Teach introduced himself. As the two began to fight, the other two warriors had already stepped aside.

Shimotsuki Ryuya looked at Teach and nodded, remaining silent for a moment. However, Teach could sense the burning passion in his heart; he longed to fight Teach, and his hand was already on the hilt of his sword.

Next up is Teach's battle with Shimotsuki Ryuya. "Take this first," Teach said with a smile.

"Fuzhan!" Teach's speed was fast, bursting forth, and he appeared in front of Shimotsuki Ryuya in an instant. Shimotsuki Ryuya had short black hair and wore a white kimono with the character "dragon" embroidered on the shoulder.

This is pure swordsmanship. Genryuusai Shigekuni's notes contain a description of this move, which Teach learned. This is the ultimate move; the higher one's swordsmanship level, the stronger this move becomes.

Teach drew his sword and slashed vertically downwards with lightning speed, the blade flashing with a sharp light.

Shimotsuki Ryuya's eyes narrowed. He drew his sword and held it in front of him, leaning forward, bending his right knee, and supporting himself with his left leg. "Clang!" The blades clashed, Shimotsuki Ryuya blocked the attack.

Then it was his turn to attack. Teach jumped back to create distance between them, and the next moment, Shimotsuki Ryuya appeared in front of him, slashing powerfully at Teach.

With absolute speed and power, the legendary Dragon Slayer Swordsman Ryoma was undefeated in his life, able to defeat any powerful opponent in a single move.

In this strike, Teach already saw a glimpse of that powerful force, but it wasn't enough to defeat him yet.

Teach's Observation Haki caught the trajectory of Ryoma's sword. He raised his sword to block, and as the blades slashed past, Teach sidestepped, dodging the Chongguang. Lightning and fire suddenly intertwined above the radiant light. Teach held the sword in both hands, his hands burning with flames and flashing with lightning.

Lightning and fire flashed in Long Ye's eyes. Not to be outdone, a powerful Sword Intent erupted, and the two figures constantly clashed in a duel of strength and skill.

"Wow, these two are amazing!" exclaimed a samurai nearby. "That one is even stronger than a dragon. He cultivates both lightning and fire techniques, and they've already merged into one." Another Swordmaster said, looking at Teach.

The duel between Teach and Ryoma, one in black and one in white, has already seen them exchange dozens of blows in the blink of an eye, and it continues. Teach has Observation Haki, which gives him a slight edge in seizing opportunities, but Ryoma is a natural swordsman, far superior to Teach in Teach.

Teach's sword light was silver, while Long's sword light was dark purple. Sword lights flashed continuously, and the battle was very intense, but it did not cause any damage to the surroundings. They both controlled the range of their attacks.

Meanwhile, others were also watching the battle from the mountaintop. Some elderly men were observing the fight. "Long has already forged his own path beyond the Dragon Slayer Swordsmanship," one of the elders exclaimed. "The younger generation is truly formidable!"

Compared to the normal Dragon Slash Sword Style, Long Ye's sword style has an added touch of mystery, making him a potential Great Swordmaster.

"That other kid is no less impressive. He cultivates both lightning and fire techniques, and they've already merged together. With that kind of cultivation, it would be difficult to achieve without a strong physique and willpower. Becoming Great Swordmaster is only a matter of time." Another old man looked at Teach with some admiration.

"It's a pity, though. His swordsmanship isn't pure enough to reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship, but he's destined to become a powerful figure," another elder said regretfully.

"I never imagined there were such geniuses out there. Being out of touch with the world for too long isn't good either."

"I heard that Oden wants to open the country. Let him give it a try. Maybe he can change Wano Country. Wano Country hasn't had a powerful swordsman like the Sword God for a long time. Oden has potential. He should have a big breakthrough after he comes back from outside," another old man said.

"Yes, there is hope for the dragon too," an old man said with a smile.

These are all powerful swordsmen who have gone into seclusion in Wano Country, representing the true strength of the Wano Country and possessing some understanding of the events unfolding Wano Country.

Teach had the upper hand because Teach had already mastered Armament Haki, while the dragon opposite him had not.

"Just admit defeat. You haven't mastered Armament Haki yet, so you can't beat me," Teach said, laughing at Ryuya.

Long Ye also knew very well that Teach's Chongguang, which had turned into Black Blade, had a great advantage, and the tide of victory was gradually shifting towards Teach's side.

But he was not willing to give up. Holding the knife in both hands, he stared intently at Teach, his aura gradually growing stronger. He was about to unleash his full power, his strongest move.

Teach had already sensed it, and naturally he wouldn't let it go so easily. He was going to use all his strength, and intense flames erupted. Under the heavy snow, flames burned fiercely around Teach, forming a circle.

This was a move he learned from Genryuusai Shigekuni's notes, combined with his own swordsmanship, "Hellfire".

At that moment, Long Ye was also ready to attack. As if by prior agreement, the two charged at each other simultaneously, shouting, "Dragon Slash!" "Hellfire!"

The two powerful sword strikes collided in the air. Such moves were uncontrollable, and the resulting shockwaves spread in all directions, melting the snow on the ground instantly under the intense heat of the flames.

Teach took three steps back, while Shimotsuki Ryuya sent flying backward, landing on the ground with his clothes slightly charred and torn. Without a doubt, Teach had won the final blow.