Severing a Skillful Grade Blade

Death Thrust!

Fokichi said disdainfully, "A rookie like you thinks he can pull off a sneak attack from behind? How naïve..."

But before he could finish, his Observation Haki suddenly sensed a sharp presence. He hurriedly flashed backward!

Squelch!

A cold glint flashed past, and a bloody gash appeared at Fokichi's waist!

"Getting hit by a rookie? You really are a pathetic vice admiral!"

Xia Zhiqing appeared and sneered. Then, like a cheetah wreathed in lightning, he charged in for another clash!

The Xia Zhiqing whose body had been pierced turned into a wooden log with a bang!

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

A dazzling barrage of sword clashes unfolded at breathtaking speed as Xia Zhiqing rapidly grew more proficient with the swordsmanship!

The rust on the longsword was gradually stripped away in battle!

Chidori Stream!

Powerful lightning suddenly erupted from Xia Zhiqing's body.

Fokichi's pupils shrank. He swiftly covered his entire body in Armament Haki and used Shave to retreat!

Chidori Sharp Spear!

But the moment Fokichi reappeared, a lightning spear like a beam of light forced him to raise his sword in defense.

Clang!

Dazzling lightning exploded with tremendous force, blasting Fokichi backward. His body went numb, leaving him unable to evade immediately!

"Damn it!"

When had Fokichi ever been this humiliated?

But Xia Zhiqing was already upon him, slashing down with his sword!

"Don't get carried away!"

Fokichi roared and swung his sword to meet the attack!

Clang!

The sound of metal striking metal rang out sharply!

"As expected of a Marine vice admiral. You really are strong! But I wonder, is your Sleeve Blood as strong as you are?"

Xia Zhiqing raised his head, looked at Fokichi, and revealed an incomparably sinister smile!

"Hmph, are you dreaming? My Sleeve Blood is one of the fifty Skillful Grade Blades. It's exceptionally tough!"

"It's not something a worthless blade without even a grade, like the one in your hand, can compare to!" Fokichi said proudly.

"Heh, a worthless blade? Then watch closely!"

Xia Zhiqing suddenly bared his white teeth and said coldly, "Thunder-Forged Blade!"

The longsword in Xia Zhiqing's hand was suddenly enveloped in a layer of violent lightning!

Crack!

A cracking sound came from Sleeve Blood, and Fokichi's eyes widened in disbelief!

"How is that possible?!"

He stared in horror at Sleeve Blood's blade, which had been cut into by Xia Zhiqing's sword!

That was a Skillful Grade Blade! How could it have been cut through?!

He did not dare delay and hurriedly coated it in Armament Haki!

"Only thinking of coating it with Armament Haki now? Don't you think that's too late?"

The force in Xia Zhiqing's hand suddenly doubled, while the lightning surged several times stronger in an instant!

Crack!

Sleeve Blood was cut clean in two by Xia Zhiqing!

"No!"

Fokichi cried out in terror and tried to retreat.

"Retreat? Do you think I'll let you get away with it?"

Chidori Stream!

Without giving Fokichi even the slightest chance, Xia Zhiqing engulfed him in lightning!

"Argh!"

Fokichi immediately let out a pained scream!

"This is bad! Save the vice admiral!"

The Marines surrounding Anna were horrified by the sight and hurried toward Xia Zhiqing!

"Save him? With just you?"

A hint of disdain curled at Xia Zhiqing's lips as he shook the longsword in his hand. "Adamantine Power Slash: Thunder Wave!"

A wave of sword energy wrapped in lightning shot forth!