An Unexpected Growth

Puff, puff, puff!

Blade flashes poured down like a torrential rain of pear blossoms, engulfing most of the Baboon King's back like a raging tide.

Watching this completely different attack style from Zoro's direct clashes, Hawkeye revealed a trace of surprise.

That surprise was not only due to Tashigi's exceptional comprehension.

More importantly, it was due to her teacher's discerning guidance.

Without proper guidance, Tashigi might still have been trapped by the notion that women were inferior to men.

Instead of choosing a path that belonged to herself.

Roar!

Sensing the dangerous aura from behind, the Baboon King had no time to think. After letting out a low roar, it fiercely flung the Yoru clenched in its hand toward its back.

Bang!

With a single slash, the air seemed to shatter.

The powerful force of the slash compressed the air, instantly forming a sharp vacuum slash.

It collided with the blade flashes raining down from above Tashigi.

Bang!

A dull collision rang out. Neither side gave way, and the clash directly unleashed countless razor-sharp gusts.

Tashigi, suspended in midair, bore the brunt of the assault. Her gaze blazed as she pushed her Observation Haki to its limits.

Gripping Shigure in reverse, her slender hand fluttered like a butterfly, accurately blocking every incoming attack.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

As crisp metallic clashes rang out, Tashigi used Moon Walk beneath her feet and pulled away once more.

If one strike failed, she would widen the distance and wait for another opportunity.

This was the combat method Tashigi had specifically devised to deal with power-type opponents.

Seeing its attack instantly blocked, the Baboon King tightened its grip on Yoru again.

Qin Yu narrowed his eyes. The nine tomoe slowly rotated, and as scarlet blood-red rapidly filled his pupils, he forcibly activated the Eternal Mangekyō