Cabaji

Moke stood silently in place, Fudō like a statue, showing no signs of life. His expression was indifferent, as if the fierce attack before him had nothing to do with him.

While Cabaji isn't considered a top-tier pirate East Blue the vast East Blue, he's still quite well-known. Although his bounty hasn't been publicly disclosed, this doesn't mean he's weak. In fact, his skills far surpass Alvida's before she ate her Devil Fruit Luffy. Back then, he was able to hold his own against Roronoa Zoro for several rounds, demonstrating his considerable strength. Alvida, on the other hand, was easily defeated by Luffy in an instant. Therefore, Cabaji should never be underestimated, especially given his astonishing speed.

In an instant, Cabaji rushed over like Inazuma, reaching Moke in the blink of an eye. The longsword he gripped gleamed coldly, and with lightning speed, he thrust it straight at Moke's heart. With a soft "thud," the sword pierced through Moke's chest without any resistance.

Seeing this, Cabaji couldn't help but grin smugly, clicking his tongue in satisfaction. However, at that moment, Buggy suddenly widened his eyes in terror, shouting, "Cabaji! Back off..."

Hearing Buggy's urgent cries, Cabaji looked bewildered, his mind filled with confusion. He had clearly succeeded in killing the enemy, so why was the captain so panicked, ordering him to retreat? Was there some unknown danger lurking nearby?

However, at that very moment, just as Cabaji was still basking in the satisfaction of his near-fatal blow, a familiar yet chilling voice suddenly pierced his ears—it was Moke's cold shout, "Hmph, it seems you really want to experience firsthand what it's like to be kicked by the Light's Foot!"

"What?!?!" Upon hearing this, Cabaji trembled violently. His already wide eyes contracted sharply to pinpoints, as if from shock. At the same time, his face, contorted with astonishment, was filled with disbelief. After all, just moments ago, he had witnessed his own incredibly sharp sword pierce Moke's heart! Such a severe injury should have killed him instantly, so why was he not only unharmed but even had the energy to mock him?

Filled with suspicion and shock, Cabaji laboriously turned his neck, slowly shifting his gaze to where Moke was. When his eyes finally settled on Moke's chest, he froze as if struck by lightning, his face turning ashen, even his lips trembling involuntarily. Not a single drop of blood flowed from the wound where the longsword had pierced Moke, as if no injury had ever occurred. This sight was so unbelievable that Cabaji's initial astonishment quickly transformed into deep fear.

"Bang..." In the blink of an eye, before Cabaji could recover from his extreme terror, a dull thud resounded. It turned out that Moke had seized the opportunity and suddenly raised his leg and swept it horizontally, its speed as fast as Inazuma across the night sky. In the blink of an eye, this kick, containing terrifying power, struck Cabaji squarely in the unsuspecting abdomen.

With a searing pain, Cabaji felt an overwhelming force suddenly strike him. Faced with this irresistible power, his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string.

"You... you... what kind of monster are you?!" Cabaji, who was flying rapidly through the air, shouted at Moke in a voice full of fear and confusion as he tried his best to steady himself. At this moment, his heart was already filled with endless fear, and he felt an unprecedented sense of awe for the seemingly ordinary but mysterious and unfathomable opponent in front of him.

At that moment, Buggy the Clown stared wide-eyed, his face filled with terror as he pointed a finger at Moke, his mouth agape, but he couldn't utter a single word. The reason was simple: the abilities Moke displayed were exactly the same as those of Marine Admiral Kizaru!

This extraordinary sight completely overturned Buggy's decades-long understanding of Devil Fruit abilities. He stood there dumbfounded, his mind a mess, muttering to himself, "Could it be... could it be that Kizaru is dead? Otherwise, how could someone possess the same ability as him?" Buggy racked his brains, considering all the possibilities, but after much thought, it seemed that only this explanation made sense.

However, even with this speculation, Buggy himself found it hard to believe. After all, Kizaru's terrifying speed was world-renowned; if he wanted to escape, probably no one in the world could stop him.

Just as Buggy was lost in thought, suddenly, Moke transformed into a dazzling beam of light like Inazuma, hurtling towards Buggy at an astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, Moke was beside Buggy. By the time Buggy came to his senses, Moke had already reverted to human form.

This sudden turn of events terrified Buggy. He instinctively tried to run away, but his body wouldn't obey him. In an instant, there was a loud "bang," Buggy's body, like a watermelon that had been exploded, instantly split into countless pieces, scattering in all directions.

"Hiss..." Immediately afterward, a piercing, excruciating pain surged through Buggy's body like a tidal wave, rushing straight to his forehead. This pain was like an incredibly sharp sword, abruptly halting Buggy's steps. He painfully turned his head and was horrified to find Moke leisurely stepping on his foot, a mocking smile on his face.

"Sir, I know I was wrong, please have mercy on me..." Buggy pleaded, his face pale and cold sweat pouring down his forehead. His voice trembled.

It must be admitted, Buggy the Clown truly lives up to his reputation! Faced with such a powerful opponent, he actually chose to retreat without hesitation; such decisive and heartfelt behavior is truly astonishing. Moke looked at Buggy with a mocking expression and slowly said, "What, now you don't want the treasure in my hands?" Hearing this, Buggy's already obsequious face became even more fawning and humble. He hurriedly nodded and bowed, explaining, "Oh dear, sir, you're joking! It's all a misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding..." As he spoke, he very obediently presented the incomparably precious Eternal Pose to Moke with both hands, muttering, "This is the Eternal Pose of Loguetown, please accept it, sir."

Moke expressionlessly accepted the Eternal Pose, examined it carefully, and confirmed the direction to Loguetown. Suddenly, a dazzling light Shine around him, and he instantly transformed into a streak of light, flying towards Loguetown at an astonishing speed. Watching Moke's departing figure, Buggy let out a long sigh of relief. However, just as he was about to relax, his heart tightened as he remembered his companion Cabaji lying beside him. Without waiting for a break, he immediately sprinted towards Cabaji's location.

When Buggy arrived breathlessly beside Cabaji, the scene before him horrified him— Cabaji on the ground, lifeless, his body stiff and cold. Buggy stared wide-eyed at Cabaji in disbelief, his pupils trembling uncontrollably with extreme shock. Only now did he truly realize how lucky he had been; if he hadn't yielded and handed over the Eternal Pose in time, he would probably be the one lying on the ground now. Thinking of this, Buggy felt a chill run down his spine, and a fine layer of sweat broke out on his forehead.

Several days later, the sun shone brightly under a cloudless sky. Suddenly, a dazzling beam of light streaked across the sky, falling straight down into the Loguetown like a shooting star. When the light faded, people realized that the newcomer was none other than Moke. He stood tall and imposing, with a resolute and sharp gaze, as if he had endless goals waiting for him to pursue.

After landing, Moke paused briefly before heading straight for the town center without hesitation. His hurried pace drew stares from passersby, but he paid no heed. Soon, he stopped a pedestrian and politely inquired about the weapon shop's location. With the directions in hand, Moke quickened his pace, rushing towards the shop like a gust of wind.

However, just a few steps from the weapon shop, Moke suddenly stopped. He saw a beautiful woman wearing glasses gracefully walking into the shop. Moke was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, "Huh? Isn't that Tashigi? The woman who was once considered Roronoa Zoro's 'official match' after Kuina. I didn't expect to meet her here, especially in a weapon shop. Is this going to be the classic scene of her meeting Roronoa Zoro? Haha, how interesting!"

However, Moke wasn't the kind of man who would be unable to resist a beautiful woman. After a brief moment of surprise, he quickly regained his composure and casually followed Tashigi into the weapon shop. As soon as they entered, Moke spotted the owner behind the counter—a bald, middle-aged man with Buggy. Looking at the owner's distinctive features, Moke's lips involuntarily curled into a slight smile, thinking, "Looks like I'll definitely find the weapon I want this time."

Immediately, his sharp, hawk-like gaze began to slowly sweep across the shop. The shop was filled with a dazzling array of knives displayed on shelves and racks, but his eyes swept over the racks displaying the finest knives with lightning speed, without lingering even for a moment. Finally, as if drawn by a magnet, his gaze settled steadily on a worn-out knife box on one side of the shop, where the cheapest, most unremarkable knives were stored.

He pondered to himself that, if his memory served him correctly, the legendary demon Cursed Sword — Sandai Kitetsu —should be hidden in this seemingly ordinary sword case. Even more surprising was that this renowned sword could be acquired here for a mere 50,000 Beli. Thinking of this, his heart raced, and he could almost see himself wielding the Sandai Kitetsu, invincible on the battlefield.

At that moment, Tashigi quickly walked up to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper smiled and nodded, then took a gleaming longsword from under the counter, carefully handed it to Tashigi, and said softly, "Your Shigure has been polished to your specifications, but the polishing fee this time is five thousand Beli."

However, Tashigi didn't immediately take out her wallet to pay. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Shigure in her hand, as if admiring a priceless treasure. Then, without hesitation, she drew Shigure from its sheath, the blade gleaming coldly in the lamplight. Tashigi carefully examined every inch of Shigure's blade, a look of rapture on her face. She wasn't just a swordswoman; she was a complete sword fanatic, possessing an almost obsessive passion and love for any Meito.

The shopkeeper, standing to the side, clearly understood Tashigi's obsessive dedication to swords. Instead of rushing Tashigi to pay, he smiled kindly and turned to Moke, who had been standing silently nearby, asking warmly, "Sir, what kind of knife are you looking for? To be honest, my shop has everything from ordinary weapons to rare and exquisite Meito; I'm sure it will meet your needs!"

Moke didn't respond to anyone's words, but silently walked slowly towards the wooden barrel containing the knives. He stretched out his right hand and gently touched each knife in the barrel. His fingers seemed to carry some kind of mysterious touch, carefully sensing the unique aura emanating from each knife.

As his fingertips traced the hilt and scabbard of a knife, he suddenly sensed an unusual energy fluctuation. Upon closer inspection, he saw a small strip of snow-white cloth wrapped around the hilt and scabbard. The instant Moke's hand touched the knife, a sinister yet incredibly powerful force surged into his body.

"Ghost Aura! Such a strong Ghost Aura!" Moke thought to himself in surprise. Without needing to say more, based on his knowledge of various Meito, he immediately realized that the sword in front of him was the legendary Sandai Kitetsu.

Without hesitation, Moke reached into the sheath and pulled the Sandai Kitetsu from its sheath. He gripped the hilt tightly and with a sudden burst of strength, drew the sword from its sheath. In an instant, a flash of cold light pierced the air like Inazuma, drawing everyone's attention. At the same time, an even more surging and domineering demonic Ghost Aura swept in like a tidal wave, rushing straight toward Moke.

This powerful Ghost Aura possessed a terrifying ability to captivate the soul, causing Moke's mind to tremble. He couldn't help but recall the chilling Ghost Aura emanating from Roronoa Zoro as described in the original work. Perhaps, the astonishing Ghost Aura that Roronoa Zoro displayed originated from this Sandai Kitetsu.

Just as Moke was immersed in marveling at the power of the Sandai Kitetsu, his actions caught the attention of a shop owner not far away. The owner, who had been busy serving other customers, suddenly changed his expression when he caught sight of Moke trying to touch the Sandai Kitetsu, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Stop...!"

"Hmm?" Tashigi, who was engrossed in examining the small and exquisite Shigure in her hand, suddenly heard a commotion and looked in the direction of the sound. In just a quick glance, her eyes lit up and became bright and alert.

Immediately afterward, Tashigi rushed towards Moke's location without hesitation, as if drawn by an invisible force. In the blink of an eye, she arrived beside Moke, her gaze fixed intently on the mysterious Sandai Kitetsu in Moke's hand.

Then, Tashigi quickly reached into her robes and pulled out a yellowed "sword manual." This "sword manual" was clearly a precious item that had withstood the test of time, containing detailed information on countless Meito. Tashigi skillfully flipped through the pages, and soon accurately found the record about the Sandai Kitetsu.

According to the "sword manual," the Sandai Kitetsu's hilt is unique—it lacks a pierced eye and a megaki (eye nail), but features an exquisite koi-guchi (carp mouth) design. A small strip of snow-white cloth is tied to the hilt and scabbard, fluttering gently in the wind. The blade is a full 88 centimeters long and 1.7 centimeters wide... As for the edge, it is not only relatively long but also has a significant curve; more importantly, it lacks a blood groove. The hamon (blade pattern) is a typical flame-patterned steel tempered blade, meticulously crafted through a sophisticated folding and forging process.

Tashigi grew increasingly excited as she looked at it, now certain in her heart that the sword before her was none other than the legendary Sandai Kitetsu! However, Moke was completely oblivious to the reactions of those around him; his entire attention was focused on the Sandai Kitetsu in his hand. He stretched out his right hand and gently stroked the blade of the Sandai Kitetsu, handling it with the care of a rare treasure.

In the next instant, something unexpected happened. Moke's hand, which was stroking the Sandai Kitetsu, magically transformed into an incredibly sharp blade. Even more astonishingly, the blade continuously emitted the same eerie ghostly Ghost Aura as the Sandai Kitetsu, causing the surrounding air to suddenly cool down and filling the air with a chilling cold.

At that very moment, he exuded a chilling aura, like a demon emerging from the depths of hell. A sinister ghostly Ghost Aura swirled around him, sending shivers down one's spine. The Slash-Slash power he displayed was beyond imagination, seemingly capable of easily tearing through space and severing all obstacles.

Such an astonishing scene naturally attracted the attention of everyone present, including the boss and Miss Tashigi. Upon seeing this, the two of them exclaimed in unison, "Devil Fruit User?!" Their voices were filled with shock and disbelief.

Hearing their exclamations, Moke slowly turned his head and looked at his boss. A slight, calm smile played on his lips as he said, "I'll take this Sandai Kitetsu. How many Beli?"

Upon hearing Moke's words, the boss was slightly taken aback at first, then raised an eyebrow. Clearly, he was somewhat surprised by Moke's straightforward attitude.

However, after only a moment of distraction, he quickly regained his composure and advised in a tone full of kindness and concern, "Since you already know that this sword is the renowned Sandai Kitetsu, you must also know that it is undoubtedly a cursed Cursed Sword! Almost all those who have had the fortune to possess it have met with tragic fates, none able to escape the curse of a miserable end. Therefore, I sincerely suggest that you carefully consider your options again..."

However, before the shopkeeper could finish speaking, he was abruptly cut off by a sharp sword, rudely interrupted by Moke. Moke, expressionless, coldly said, "Stop talking nonsense! Don't give me this drivel, just tell me how much this knife is worth!" Although Moke's tone remained as indifferent as ever, his words subtly revealed an unwavering determination that left no room for doubt or refusal.

Upon hearing this, the boss was momentarily stunned, as if struck by a sudden bolt of Inazuma, and froze on the spot. Then, a hint of hesitation quickly appeared on his previously calm face, like ripples on a still lake.

The shopkeeper silently lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought. The surrounding air grew heavy, as if time itself had frozen. After a long while, he finally broke the silence, slowly raising his head and opening his mouth to speak, but then seemed to choke on something, he hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Uh... well... all the knives displayed on this shelf, they're all priced at 50,000 Beli..." He paused slightly, then his gaze slowly shifted to the Sandai Kitetsu in your hand, his eyes revealing a complex and indescribable emotion.

After another brief silence, the shopkeeper took a deep breath and continued in a slightly lower voice, "And you, just now, happened to choose this Sandai Kitetsu from among these many knives. Perhaps, this means that there is some special, unknown destiny between you and this sword! Therefore, if you sincerely want to buy it and take it home, then paying only 50,000 Beli will be enough." After saying this, the shopkeeper gently relaxed his furrowed brows and quietly gazed at your reaction, waiting for your answer.

Just then, Tashigi, who had been silently observing everything from the sidelines, couldn't help but exclaim, "What?!" Her eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief, as if she had heard the most unbelievable thing in the world. Then, without hesitation, Tashigi shouted loudly, "Buy it right now! You know, normally, this Sandai Kitetsu is worth a full ten million Beli!"