Moke Stood There Without Moving

Moke stood firmly in place like a statue, his body showing no tremor or hesitation, as if the attack about to strike had nothing to do with him.

Cabaji, a well-known figure among the East Blue pirates, is a force to be reckoned with. Although his bounty has not been disclosed, his performance suggests that he is definitely stronger than Alvida, who did not eat Devil Fruit. Alvida was easily defeated by Luffy, while Cabaji was able to hold his own against Roronoa Zoro, which is sufficient proof of his strength.

In an instant, Cabaji rushed over like Inazuma, his speed astonishing. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Moke, his longsword thrusting straight for Moke's heart like a venomous snake emerging from its hole.

"Tsk tsk..." Cabaji's face showed a smug smile, seemingly full of confidence in his attack. However, just when he thought he was about to succeed, Buggy suddenly widened his eyes and exclaimed in astonishment, "Cabaji, back off!"

"???" Cabaji looked puzzled, thinking to himself, "I clearly killed that man with my sword, so why is the captain so panicked and telling me to retreat immediately?" Just as he was wondering, a familiar voice suddenly entered his ears. "Looks like you really want to experience being kicked by light!"

The voice belonged to Moke! Upon hearing this, Cabaji was struck dumb, his whole body trembling. He stared wide-eyed in disbelief at Moke. His pupils contracted sharply, becoming as small as pinpoints, and his face was filled with astonishment and horror.

Just moments ago, his sword had pierced the opponent's heart with a single, deadly blow! No one could have survived such a fatal attack. Yet, the reality before him left him speechless— Moke was not only alive, but he could even speak!

Cabaji's shock was palpable, and his gaze involuntarily fell on Moke's chest. What he saw there horrified him even more; not a single drop of blood had flowed from the spot where the longsword had pierced Moke!

The bizarre scene turned Cabaji's face deathly pale instantly, and his eyes quickly shifted from disbelief to deep terror. He simply couldn't comprehend how someone could stand there so calmly after suffering such a severe injury.

Just as Cabaji was utterly astonished, Moke's attack came like Zhou Yu. He suddenly raised his leg and swept it out like Inazuma, with a speed as heavy as a thunderbolt. This kick, carrying unparalleled power, struck Cabaji hard in the abdomen.

With a loud "bang," Cabaji was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, kicked away by the powerful force. His body traced an arc in the air before crashing heavily to the ground some distance away, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"You... you... you..." Buggy the Clown pointed at Moke in utter astonishment, his mouth agape, unable to utter a complete sentence. His eyes were wide like saucers, as if he had witnessed the most unbelievable thing in the world.

In that instant, the power that Moke displayed left Buggy speechless! The dazzling beam of light seemed to shoot from the depths of the universe, carrying boundless energy and impact, and rushed straight toward Buggy. And its astonishing speed made it impossible for Buggy to catch a glimpse of Moke, as if he were a beam of light that instantly transcended the limitations of space.

This scene completely overturned Buggy's understanding of Devil Fruit. His eyes widened as he stared at the beam of light, countless questions and speculations surging through his mind. What was going on? How could Moke possess such powerful abilities? Was he also a Devil Fruit User? And his abilities were so similar to Kizaru's!

Buggy's mind was swept by a Gale of thoughts. He thought of Kizaru, the Marine Admiral with the Devil Fruit Ability. Kizaru's speed and brilliance had once struck fear into the hearts of countless enemies. And now, the ability that Moke was displaying was practically a Kizaru!

"Could it be... that Kizaru is dead?" Buggy muttered to himself, the thought swirling in his mind. After all, with Kizaru's speed, if he wanted to leave, probably no one could stop him. But now, Moke had displayed the same abilities as Kizaru, making Buggy wonder if something had happened to Kizaru.

However, the idea was so absurd that even Buggy himself found it hard to believe. Kizaru was Marine Admiral, after all; his strength was unfathomable. How could he die so easily? Buggy shook his head, trying to shake this ridiculous thought out of his mind.

Just as Buggy was lost in thought, Moke suddenly transformed into a beam of light with astonishing speed, rushing towards him like Inazuma. Before Buggy could even react, Moke was already beside him like a ghost. When Buggy finally came to his senses, Moke had already returned to human form and was standing in front of him with a playful smile on his face.

This sudden turn of events terrified Buggy. His body felt as if his bones had been removed, and it instantly shattered into pieces, with each part flying off in different directions.

"Hiss..." Buggy involuntarily gasped, a sharp pain surging into his head, causing his body to shudder violently and forcing him to stop.

He turned his head with difficulty, looking at Moke in horror, only to see Moke leisurely stepping on his foot, a chilling smile on his lips.

"Sir, I was wrong..." Buggy the Clown's voice betrayed a hint of fear and regret, as if he had realized how foolish and dangerous his actions had been.

Moke stared at Buggy expressionlessly, his calm face making it impossible to discern his true thoughts. However, beneath this seemingly tranquil surface, a mocking glint suddenly flashed in Moke's eyes, as if he were laughing at Buggy's overestimation of his abilities.

His voice was cold and merciless, like a judge from hell, each word striking Buggy's soul like a hammer blow. "Now, do you still want the treasure in my hands?"

Buggy's face turned deathly pale in an instant, devoid of any color. His body trembled uncontrollably, and his previous arrogant and domineering demeanor vanished, replaced by a face full of terror and fawning.

"It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding..." Buggy's voice was full of flattery and humility, a stark contrast to his previous arrogance. His words revealed a deep fear of Moke, as if he were afraid that Moke would harm him.

To prove his sincerity, Buggy unhesitatingly presented the Eternal Pose to Moke with both hands, as if it were his last lifeline. "This is the Eternal Pose from Loguetown, please accept it." His movements were somewhat clumsy, but full of urgency and ingratiation, as if he hoped to quell Moke's anger in this way.

Moke accepted the Eternal Pose with a blank expression, examining it carefully. His movements were somewhat casual, as if it were just an ordinary object. However, once he determined the direction the pointer was pointing, his body suddenly seemed to be drawn by a powerful force, instantly transforming into a dazzling beam of light, speeding towards Loguetown like Inazuma.

"Phew..." Buggy breathed a sigh of relief as Moke left. His body felt as if all his strength had been drained, and he collapsed to the ground. However, he didn't linger on the ground. Instead, he immediately struggled to his feet and rushed towards Cabaji.

When Buggy reached Cabaji, his heart skipped a beat, for he saw Cabaji lying Fudō on the ground, clearly showing no signs of life.

Buggy's pupils contracted sharply, and his body trembled uncontrollably. "This... how is this possible?" he muttered to himself, unable to accept the reality before him.

Only at this moment did Buggy truly realize what a formidable enemy he had just faced. He secretly rejoiced that he had yielded in time, otherwise he would probably be the one lying on the ground now.

Several days later, a dazzling beam of light suddenly streaked across the sky, like a shooting star, swift and striking. This beam of light seemed to come from a mysterious force from the depths of the universe, traversing endless void, and finally landing above the Loguetown.

As the beam of light gradually dissipated, a figure appeared in people's sight. This figure landed on the ground as lightly as a ghost, seemingly unaffected by gravity. His movements were elegant and agile, like those of a well-trained dancer.

The figure belonged to Moke. His appearance caused a stir and a commotion among the people around him. However, Moke seemed completely unconcerned about the attention he received. He quickly scanned his surroundings and then walked towards a passerby without hesitation.

Moke approached the passerby and politely asked, "Excuse me, where is the weapon shop?" His voice was deep and gentle, exuding an irresistible affability. Clearly touched by his politeness, the passerby immediately pointed to a shop not far away and replied, "It's over there. Look, that's the weapon shop."

Moke thanked the passerby and then walked straight toward the weapon shop. His steps were firm and powerful, each one exuding confidence and composure. However, as he approached the weapon shop's entrance, an unexpected situation occurred.

Just then, a woman wearing glasses hurried past him and went straight into the weapon shop. Moke stopped abruptly, his gaze fixed on the woman's retreating figure, a thought flashing through his mind, "Isn't that Tashigi?"

Tashigi —this name wasn't unfamiliar to Moke. In his memory, she was once considered Roronoa Zoro's "official partner" after Kuina. And wasn't their first encounter at the weapon shop?

Moke couldn't help but recall the various rumors and stories about Tashigi, and a complex emotion welled up inside him. He stood there, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to go into the weapon shop to see if this Tashigi was really the same person he remembered.

Moke was somewhat surprised; he had never imagined he would receive such "treatment." However, he wasn't the type to lose his composure at the sight of a woman. After a brief moment of surprise, he quickly regained his composure and casually followed Tashigi into the weapons shop.

As soon as Moke stepped into the shop, his gaze was immediately drawn to the weapons shop owner standing behind the counter. The owner was bald, Buggy, and a shrewd look on his face, just like the image he had imagined. Moke's lips involuntarily curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

His gaze then swept across the shop. He didn't linger on the knives on the racks for a moment. Finally, his eyes settled on the knife box on one side, where the least valuable knives were stored.

If he remembered correctly, the Sandai Kitetsu was among them, and it was incredibly cheap, costing only 50,000 Beli! This discovery filled him with ecstatic joy, as if he could already see that legendary Meito beckoning to him.

Just then, a clear voice suddenly reached his ears. "Boss, I'm here to pick up Shigure..." He turned his head and saw a petite woman slowly walking towards the boss. Her steps were light and firm, clearly indicating that she was very familiar with the place.

The shopkeeper smiled and nodded, then took out a long, tightly wrapped sword from behind the counter and carefully handed it to Tashigi, saying, "Your Shigure has been sharpened. The sharpening fee was five thousand Beli."

Tashigi didn't pay immediately. Instead, she took Shigure and slowly drew it from its sheath. In an instant, a cold light flashed, drawing everyone's attention. She carefully examined the long sword, her eyes revealing an almost obsessive expression.

The shopkeeper was clearly used to Tashigi's actions. He didn't urge her, but instead turned his gaze to Moke standing to the side, a friendly smile on his face, and asked, "Sir, what kind of knife would you like to choose? I have knives of all levels here."

Moke didn't answer the boss's question directly. He silently walked to the knife box where many knives were displayed. He reached out and gently touched each knife, as if feeling their warmth and presence.

When his fingers touched the hilt of one of the knives and the scabbard wrapped with a small strip of white cloth, a sinister and domineering power suddenly surged through his body like an electric current. Moke was startled; he immediately realized that this power came from the knife— Ghost Aura energy! Moreover, this Ghost Aura was exceptionally strong, far beyond what an ordinary knife could possess.

Without a doubt, this sword is the legendary Sandai Kitetsu! Moke drew it from its sheath without hesitation, and in an instant, it shone with a cold light that drew everyone's attention. At the same time, an even more domineering Ghost Aura surged forth like a Ghost Aura wave, so powerful that even Moke was startled.

He had never expected that this Ghost Aura would possess such a captivating power, as if it could penetrate one's soul. This involuntarily reminded him of Roronoa Zoro's Ghost Aura in the original work; perhaps Roronoa Zoro's terrifying Ghost Aura originated from this Sandai Kitetsu.

Just as Moke was immersed in his awe of the Sandai Kitetsu, his actions alerted the shopkeeper. Seeing Moke attempting to touch the precious sword, the shopkeeper was immediately alarmed and shouted, "Stop!"

This shout not only caught Moke's attention, but also made Tashigi was carefully examining Shigure in her hand, suddenly raise her head. Her gaze was like Inazuma, instantly drawn to the Sandai Kitetsu in Moke's hand. After just one glance, her eyes became unusually bright, as if burning with a flame.

As if propelled by an invisible force, Tashigi quickly stood up and rushed to Moke's side like a gust of wind, staring intently at the Sandai Kitetsu in his hand, as if it were the most important thing in her life. Then, with astonishing speed, she pulled out a thick "sword" manual from her bosom, quickly flipping through the pages, and soon found the record about the Sandai Kitetsu.

The hilt lacks the common pierced pattern and megaki (eye-shaped notch), featuring only a koiguchi (carp-shaped opening). A small strip of white cloth is tied to the hilt and scabbard, fluttering gently in the wind.

The blade is long and slender, measuring 88 centimeters in length and only 1.7 centimeters in width, making it appear extremely thin. The edge is relatively long and has a large curve. It lacks a blood groove, and the blade pattern exhibits typical flame-pattern steel tempering, clearly indicating that it was forged through folding and forging.

Without a doubt, this is the legendary Sandai Kitetsu!

However, Moke seemed oblivious to all of this; his gaze was completely drawn to the sword. His hand had unconsciously begun to stroke the blade of the Sandai Kitetsu, as if sensing its aura and power.

The exclamation, like a thunderclap, resounded throughout the shop, drawing everyone's attention. People turned to look at Moke, the one known as the Devil Fruit User.

Moke seemed completely unconcerned about the commotion. He slowly turned his head, turned his gaze to his boss, and smiled faintly with a slight upturn of his lips.

"I'll take this Sandai Kitetsu. How many Beli?" His voice was calm and gentle, as if he were discussing something perfectly ordinary.

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper raised an eyebrow slightly, clearly surprised by Moke's decision. He hesitated for a moment, then advised, "Since you know it's the Sandai Kitetsu, you should also know it's a Cursed Sword. None of its previous owners met a good end. Are you really sure you want to buy it?"

However, before the boss could finish speaking, Moke interrupted him abruptly. Moke's tone became impatient as he said, "Just tell me how much!"

The shopkeeper was taken aback, clearly not expecting Moke to be so decisive. He hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to state the price. "Those knives over there are all 50,000 Beli... You picked this one out from there, which means you two are destined for each other. So, 50,000 Beli will do!"

"What?"

Tashigi gasped in surprise, looking utterly incredulous.

Then, quite bluntly, he said, "Buy it quickly. Under normal circumstances, it's worth ten million Beli."

Moke then looked at Tashigi and gave her a bright smile, "Thank you."

Then he turned to the shopkeeper and said, "I'll take this knife. But I know you also have a Meito here called Yubashiri. Let me see it!"

"What?"

Tashigi, whose gaze had been fixed on the Sandai Kitetsu as if drawn by a magnet, suddenly cried out in surprise again, as if she had seen something extremely astonishing. At the same time, her gaze quickly shifted from the Sandai Kitetsu to her boss, her eyes becoming exceptionally bright and sharp, like burning flames.

The shopkeeper was clearly taken aback by this sudden turn of events. His face was filled with astonishment; he hadn't expected the other party to know anything about Yubashiri. Yubashiri wasn't just any ordinary sword; its value and rarity far surpassed that of the Sandai Kitetsu. The shopkeeper thought to himself, "Just who is this person? He even knows about Yubashiri! It seems he definitely came prepared!"

However, the boss was a seasoned veteran of the underworld. After a brief moment of shock, he quickly regained his composure. A sly smile crept across his lips as he slowly rubbed his hands together, saying with a forced grin, "Hehe, although I don't know how you found out about Yubashiri's presence here, since you know of its existence, you must understand its value, right?"

Faced with his boss's provocation, Moke did not hesitate or waver in the slightest. Expressionless, he took out a sapphire from his pocket, which emitted a dazzling blue light under the lamplight. Moke flicked it lightly with his thumb, and the sapphire streaked through the air like a shooting star, flying straight towards his boss.

Seeing this, the shop owner was somewhat surprised, but his years of business experience allowed him to react quickly. He instinctively reached out and steadily caught the sapphire. The moment his eyes fell on the sapphire, his eyes lit up—this sapphire was of the highest quality, with its purity and color being exceptional.

"Gurgle..."

His throat bobbed involuntarily, and he swallowed hard. The price of this sapphire was simply too high, shockingly high! If it were sold to those noble families, it would probably fetch tens of millions! In comparison, Yubashiri's price was only ten million, it was nothing compared to that.

Of course, for swordsmen, Meito are also a luxury. They are often priceless, and even at high prices, it is difficult to find a seller willing to sell. However, even so, the value of this top-grade sapphire still far exceeds that of any Meito. Even if you add the Sandai Kitetsu to it, you can definitely make a fortune.

"Hoo..." The boss took a deep breath, as if to calm his excitement. When he looked at Moke again, his eyes had completely changed. His previous disdain and doubt had been replaced by surprise and awe. Because the guy standing in front of him was simply too extravagant!

The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment, then finally couldn't help but tentatively ask, "Are you going to use this sapphire to exchange for Yubashiri and Sandai Kitetsu?"

Moke smiled slightly, nodded, and answered affirmatively, "That's right, the price of the Yubashiri is only ten million. Even if you find a swordsman who really likes it and has enough money, it can only be sold for twenty or thirty million at most. As for the Sandai Kitetsu, the situation is the same... This sapphire is enough."