"That's not a very funny joke."
Kizaru wasn't about to be startled by Joker's appearance like that Rear Admiral had been earlier.
His Observation Haki had sensed Joker's presence.
Joker had floated up to the top of a heart-shaped tower at Okama Castle, smiling as he looked over.
Kizaru was fighting Luffy, Zoro, and Sabo—all four of them were in the battle.
At this point, Luffy hadn't taken any of Teacher Kai's club swings, Zoro hadn't obtained Enma, and Sabo hadn't eaten the Mera Mera no Mi.
They were clearly weaker than Kizaru. Thanks to his formidable Armament Haki, Sabo had even performed better than the other two.
Kizaru had been handling them with ease.
But things were different now that Joker had arrived.
Kizaru felt his internal injuries acting up again and touched his chest.
"My injuries from last time still haven't healed completely."
"Now's my chance!"
Zoro's remaining eye narrowed. He clamped the hilt of a sword between his teeth, his upper and lower teeth clicking together. The very next moment, Kizaru—who had been fighting him—was showing him his back.
A swordsman would never let such an opportunity pass.
Armament Haki spread from his wrists along both swords, their black blades seeming indestructible.
The opening vanished in an instant. Zoro didn't recite some theory or call out a move's name. He merely grunted, and the man with three swords seemed to become a fierce tiger charging down the mountain.
It opened its fangs and bit down savagely.
Three Sword Style: Tiger Hunt!
The black fangs of the striped tiger had already reached the Marine Admiral's shoulder. Their tips were about to tear into his flesh.
But in that fleeting moment, time seemed to slow down and speed up for Zoro.
It slowed enough for him to clearly see