First came the destructive impact of Armament Haki, then Rod's powerful fist slammed into his chest. Onigumo's eyes rolled back, and he nearly blacked out from the sudden blow.
"I'll take your weapons!"
His Observation Haki keenly sensed Onigumo's brief lapse in concentration. A glint flashed in Rod's eyes as he seized the two swords Onigumo had been gripping tightly, then followed up with a kick that sent him flying.
Life Return—acquired!
Rod reached out and took hold of Onigumo's long sword, a delighted look flashing across his face.
"Right, and my Kashu, too."
With no time to examine the mysteries of Life Return, Rod realized that time was running short and hurried to search the battlefield for the Good Quick Blade he'd just won. It was the first Good Quick Blade he'd ever gotten.
During the earlier fight, Onigumo had knocked his weapon away, so Rod had simply switched to the hand-to-hand combat he was better at.
But now it seemed to be nowhere in sight...
Damn it, the fight had been so intense. Who knew where it had ended up buried?
The battle between Rod and Onigumo had destroyed countless buildings. Even the ground was riddled with craters, and Rod couldn't find it right away.
Suddenly, a pale blue light spread across the area.
"Wait—"
Before Rod could finish speaking, Luo's ability activated, instantly teleporting him to the Polar Tang.
"I haven't found my Kashu ye—"
Rod's words were cut off when Nerl suddenly handed him a sword.
"Kashu!"
"I figured you wouldn't need it for the rest of the fight, so I brought it back with me when I left."
"That's my Nerl!"
Happily taking Kashu, Rod held all three swords in his hands, unable to put them down.
"Did you steal someone else's weapons again? You