As If He Were Not the One Being Attacked

Moke stood there without moving, as if he wasn't the one facing the attack.

In the vast East Blue, there is a pirate crew, one of whose members Cabaji. Although his bounty is not explicitly recorded, he is considered a fairly strong pirate in this sea.

It's important to understand that Alvida was already quite powerful before she ate Devil Fruit. However, Cabaji was even stronger than Alvida at that time. After all, he had fought Zoro, and although he ultimately lost, it was enough to prove that his strength should not be underestimated.

In comparison, Alvida pales in comparison; she was even knocked out by Luffy in a single blow. So, never underestimate Cabaji; his speed is astonishing.

In the blink of an eye, Cabaji appeared before Moke like a ghost. The longsword he gripped in his hand flashed like Inazuma, piercing straight through Moke's heart.

Seeing this, Cabaji wore a smug smile, as if victory was already firmly in his grasp. However, just as he was feeling triumphant, Buggy's eyes suddenly widened, and he cried out in terror, "Cabaji, back off!"

Cabaji, hearing Buggy's shouts, was immediately filled with doubt. He clearly remembered that he had completely eliminated the enemy, so why was the captain so anxious to have him retreat? Just as his doubts began to surface, a completely unexpected voice exploded in his ears like a thunderclap. "Looks like you really want to experience what it feels like to be kicked by light!"

"!!!" Cabaji's eyes narrowed sharply, his pupils shrinking to pinpoints, his face contorted with disbelief. Just moments ago, he had unleashed a deadly sword strike with all his might, a strike as swift as Inazuma that pierced straight through his opponent's heart! And he was still alive? How could this be?

His body trembled uncontrollably, and the shock in his heart surged like a tidal wave. He stared wide-eyed at Moke in front of him, as if trying to see through his body to the heart pierced by the longsword. However, when his gaze actually landed on Moke's chest, his face instantly turned deathly pale, and his eyes quickly changed from disbelief to horror.

To his astonishment, the man before him, pierced by his sword, had not shed a single drop of blood! This was completely beyond his comprehension, leaving his mind blank. Then, the shock in his eyes was instantly replaced by fear, for he realized that he might not be facing an ordinary enemy, but a monster with unimaginable abilities!

In the next instant, Moke's leg swept out like Inazuma, carrying unparalleled power, and struck Cabaji hard in the abdomen! The force of the blow was so great that Cabaji was kicked away like a kite with a broken string!

At that moment, Buggy the Clown, who was standing to the side, witnessed this scene. His eyes widened, and his face was filled with disbelief. He pointed his finger directly at Moke, his mouth agape, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Because, in that brief moment, Moke's displayed ability was exactly the same as Kizaru's! This completely shattered Buggy's decades-long understanding of Devil Fruit. He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Could it be... that Kizaru is dead?"

Buggy racked his brains but couldn't think of any other possibilities. After all, given Kizaru's speed, if he wanted to leave, probably no one could stop him.

However, just as Buggy was lost in thought, Moke suddenly transformed into a dazzling beam of light like Inazuma, hurtling towards Buggy at an astonishing speed!

By the time Buggy finally realized what was happening, Moke had already appeared silently beside him like a ghost. At this moment, Moke had returned to human form and stood quietly in front of Buggy.

This sudden turn of events terrified Buggy! His body instantly tore into pieces from extreme fear, each part flying off in different directions as if pulled by a powerful force...

"Hiss..." Buggy involuntarily gasped, as a wave of intense pain surged through him, causing his body to tremble violently and come to an abrupt halt.

He whirled around, his gaze fixed intently on what was behind him. There stood Moke, firmly planted on his foot, a mocking smile playing on his lips. The smile held an enigmatic quality, as if laughing at his pathetic state.

"Sir, I was wrong..." His voice trembled slightly, clearly frightened by Moke's actions. After all, who wouldn't be afraid in this situation? And he had to admit that he really was a clown, so easily yielding to Moke's intimidation.

Moke seemed unsatisfied with his apology and continued to press, "Do you still want the treasure I have?" His voice was cold and authoritative, sending chills down one's spine.

"It's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding..." Buggy's face was plastered with a fawning smile, tinged with a hint of humility. He knew perfectly well that at this moment, he absolutely could not anger Moke any further, or the consequences would be unimaginable. So, without hesitation, he raised the Eternal Pose above his head and respectfully presented it to Moke, muttering, "This is the Eternal Pose from Loguetown."

Moke took the Eternal Pose, examined it carefully, and after confirming that it was correct, nodded in satisfaction and said, "You know what's good for you..." Then, he put the Eternal Pose into his pocket, and according to the direction the pointer pointed, he transformed into a dazzling beam of light and sped away like Inazuma, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

"Phew..." Buggy felt a Ōishi lifted from his heart as Moke finally left. He let out a long sigh of relief, and his tense nerves finally relaxed. However, before he could fully recover, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and his face instantly turned deathly pale.

"Cabaji!" he cried out in alarm, and rushed toward Cabaji. When he reached Cabaji's side, he was stunned by what he saw— Cabaji on the ground, lifeless, clearly having been dead for some time.

Buggy's pupils contracted sharply, his face filled with disbelief. He couldn't believe that the moment just now had been so dangerous, and that he had actually managed to escape unscathed.

Several days later, a dazzling beam of light descended from the sky, falling like a meteor into Loguetown. This beam of light belonged to Moke, whose figure was as swift and agile as a ghost.

Moke's goal was very clear. Without hesitation, he stopped a passerby and asked for the exact location of the weapons shop. After receiving the answer, he headed straight for his destination without hesitation.

However, just as he was about to step into the weapon shop, a woman wearing glasses suddenly appeared before him. Moke was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, "Isn't that Tashigi?"

Tashigi, the woman once considered Roronoa Zoro's "official match" after Kuina. And their encounter at the weapon shop—isn't that a classic scene between her and Roronoa Zoro?

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.

Upon entering the store, Moke's gaze was immediately drawn to the owner standing behind the counter. He was a bald man with Buggy, and without a doubt, he was the owner of this weapons shop.

Moke's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. Then, his gaze began to sweep across the store, not even lingering on the knives displayed on the racks. Finally, his eyes settled on the knife sheath containing the least valuable knives.

If he remembered correctly, the Sandai Kitetsu should be among these swords. And what's even more surprising is its incredibly low price—only 50,000 Beli! This is practically a steal!

Just then, Tashigi walked up to the shopkeeper and said softly, "Sir, I'm here to collect Shigure..." The shopkeeper smiled and nodded, then took a finely crafted longsword from the counter and handed it to Tashigi, saying, "Your Shigure is ready. The polishing fee is five thousand Beli."

Tashigi didn't pay immediately. She took Shigure and slowly drew it from its sheath. Instantly, a cold light flashed, Shigure's sharp blade was revealed to everyone. Tashigi carefully examined the sword, her eyes showing her fondness for it.

She's a complete knife fanatic, with an almost obsessive love for Meito. In her eyes, every knife is a work of art, worthy of careful appreciation.

The shop owner was clearly aware of Tashigi's habit, so he didn't rush Tashigi to pay. Instead, he turned to Moke, who was standing to the side, and asked with a warm smile, "Sir, what kind of knife would you like to choose? I have knives of all levels here."

However, Moke did not respond to the boss's question. He walked straight to the barrel where the knives were kept. He reached out and gently touched each knife in the barrel, as if sensing their essence and soul.

When his fingers touched the hilt of one of the knives and the one with a small strip of white cloth on its scabbard, Moke suddenly felt a sinister and domineering power surge into his heart. This power made his heart beat faster.

"Ghost Aura! Such a strong Ghost Aura!" Moke sighed inwardly. This powerful aura was definitely the legendary Sandai Kitetsu! Without hesitation, he reached out and took it out, then slowly pulled the scabbard out.

In an instant, a cold light flashed like Inazuma, its icy radiance sending chills down one's spine. At the same time, an even more domineering Ghost Aura swept in like a raging torrent, rushing straight towards Moke's face, causing him to tremble involuntarily.

Moke was astonished to discover that this Ghost Aura possessed a captivating power, seemingly capable of penetrating the soul and instilling fear in the heart. He suddenly recalled 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 awe of the Sandai Kitetsu, his actions successfully caught the shopkeeper's attention. Seeing Moke attempting to touch the legendary sword, the shopkeeper's expression changed drastically, and he cried out in alarm, "Stop!"

This shout not only brought Moke back to his senses, but also caught the attention of Tashigi, who was carefully examining Shigure in her hand. She looked over at the sound, and in just one glance, her eyes became exceptionally bright, as if she had discovered some rare treasure.

Tashigi suddenly stood up and rushed to Moke's side like a whirlwind, her gaze fixed on the Sandai Kitetsu in his hand. Her breathing became rapid, clearly showing her intense interest in this treasured sword.

Immediately afterward, Tashigi reached into her robes without hesitation and, as if by magic, swiftly produced a thick manual on swordsmanship. This manual had clearly weathered the test of time; the pages were slightly yellowed, but it was remarkably well-preserved.

Her fingers deftly turned the pages, her speed astonishing. Each page flashed by her fingertips, as if she knew the contents of this "sword" manual inside and out. Sure enough, it wasn't long before her gaze settled on a particular page, and a look of delight appeared on her face.

That page contained detailed information about the Sandai Kitetsu. Tashigi read it carefully, not missing a single detail. The hilt had no piercing gauntlet or mekugi, only a koiguchi (carp hilt). The hilt and scabbard were wrapped with a small strip of white cloth, giving it a rather simple appearance.

The blade is 88 centimeters long and 1.7 centimeters wide, with smooth and natural lines. The blade is relatively long with a large curve, and there is no blood groove. The blade pattern is a typical flame pattern steel tempering, a unique texture formed through a folding and forging process.

The more Tashigi looked at the sword, the more convinced she became that it was the Sandai Kitetsu, and an overwhelming excitement welled up inside her. Meanwhile, Moke was completely oblivious to Tashigi's actions; his hand was already gently stroking the blade of the Sandai Kitetsu, as if establishing some kind of connection with this legendary Meito.

In the next instant, something unexpected happened. Moke's hand, which was stroking the Sandai Kitetsu, suddenly underwent a startling change. His fingers rapidly extended, becoming as sharp as blades, and emanated the same Ghost Aura as the Sandai Kitetsu.

This bizarre scene left everyone present speechless. At this moment, Moke seemed to have transformed into a Slash-Slash ability user with a chilling Ghost Aura, his entire body exuding a terrifying presence.

This astonishing change naturally did not escape the eyes of the boss and Tashigi. The two exclaimed almost simultaneously, "Devil Fruit User?!?"

Upon hearing the exclamation, Moke's lips curled into a faint smile. He slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on his boss, his eyes calm and indifferent.

The shopkeeper felt a chill run down his spine as Moke stared at him. He took a deep breath, composed himself, and said, "I'll Sandai Kitetsu. How many Beli?"

The boss's voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating his apprehension about Moke's strength. However, Moke remained completely unmoved, his tone still calm, as if this were just an ordinary transaction.

Upon hearing this, the boss raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "This person is so calm. Is he really not afraid of the curse of the Sandai Kitetsu?"

The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment, secretly pondering whether to persuade Moke to give up the Sandai Kitetsu. After all, this Cursed Sword had a notorious reputation, and none of its previous owners had met a good end. However, when he saw the determination in Moke's eyes, the shopkeeper finally decided to try and persuade him.

He cleared his throat, trying to soften his voice, and said, "Since you know it's the Sandai Kitetsu, you should also know its origins. This is a Cursed Sword; none of its owners have met a good end. You..."

Before the boss could finish speaking, Moke directly. Moke's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority, as if he had made up his mind and wouldn't be swayed by anyone's opinions.

"Just tell me how much it costs!" Moke's words were concise and to the point, without any beating around the bush.

The shopkeeper was taken aback by Moke's imposing presence. He hesitated for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. Although the Sandai Kitetsu was a Cursed Sword, it was still a rare treasure. If he could sell it at a reasonable price, it would be a considerable income for his business.

Finally, the shopkeeper gritted his teeth and said, "Uh, those knives over there cost 50,000 Beli each. You picked this one out, which means you're destined to meet. So, 50,000 Beli will do!"

"What?" Tashigi, standing to the side, exclaimed in surprise upon hearing the price, her face filled with disbelief. She stared wide-eyed at the shopkeeper, seemingly unable to believe her ears.

Tashigi, being a straightforward person, immediately said, "Buy it quickly! Under normal circumstances, it's worth ten million Beli!"

Moke then looked at Tashigi, a bright smile spreading across his face. He thanked Tashigi for her reminder, then turned to the shopkeeper and said, "Thank you."

Then, he slowly turned his head, his gaze fixed intently on the shopkeeper, as if trying to see right through him. He then said in a firm yet slightly authoritative tone, "I want this knife."

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper was secretly delighted, but he didn't show it on his face. However, before he could speak, Moke continued, "However, I know you also have a Meito here, called Yubashiri. Let me see it!"

These words struck like a bolt from the blue, causing Tashigi, who had been intently staring at the Sandai Kitetsu, to gasp in surprise once more. Her eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief. At the same time, her gaze towards her boss became unusually bright, as if she were filled with anticipation for the Yubashiri.

The boss was clearly shocked by Moke's words. His face turned pale instantly, and a layer of fine sweat even appeared on his forehead. He never expected that the other party would even know about Yubashiri, and it seemed that he had come prepared. However, he was a seasoned veteran in the business world, and he quickly regained his composure.

A slight, almost imperceptible smirk appeared on his lips as he rubbed his hands together and said, "Although I don't know how you found out Yubashiri was here, since you know about it, you must also understand its value, right?"

Faced with the boss's question, Moke did not hesitate at all. He directly pulled out a sapphire from his pocket. Under the light, the sapphire emitted a mesmerizing blue light, dazzling the eyes.

"Ms. Miss Goldenweek, member of the Moke Pirates, Paramecia Devil Fruit User, wielding Two Types of Haki and Six Powers, bounty 435 million Beli. Special note: her ability is unique; if struck, she will lose her sense of self."

"Baby-5, a member of the Moke Pirates, Paramecia Weapon-Weapon Devil Fruit User, wielding Two Types of Haki Six Powers, with a bounty of 270 million Beli."

"Daz Bones, a member of the Moke Pirates, a former assassin from the West Blue, Paramecia Devil Fruit User the Slash-Slash Fruit, Awakening his Devil Fruit powers, possessing Two Types of Haki and the Six Powers, with a bounty of 423 million Beli. Special note: Due to his unique Devil Fruit user status, he has unparalleled defense."

"Brook, musician of the Moke Pirates, Paramecia Yomi Yomi no Mi (Revive-Revive Devil Fruit User, Swordmaster, Two Types of Haki, bounty 240 million Beli."

"O-Tama, Paramecia Devil Fruit User, is capable of controlling individuals who have consumed Artificial Devil Fruit. Her bounty is 3 billion!"

"Enel, Moke Pirates, Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit Devil Fruit User - Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Beli 3,255,0..."

"Shiryu, a member of the Moke Pirates, former Chief Warden of Impel Down, combat commander-in-chief, Great Swordsman, Logia Fruit - Static-Static Fruit, bounty 2.23 billion Beli."

Charlotte Katakuri, a member of the Moke Pirates, is Special Paramecia Devil Fruit User, and has a bounty of 2,035,000 Beli.

Charlotte Snack, a member of the Moke Pirates, is Paramecia Devil Fruit User, and has a bounty of 1,555,000,000 Beli.

Charlotte Perospero, a member of the Moke Pirates, is Paramecia Devil Fruit User. He is one of the 34 ministers, known as the "Candy Minister," and has a bounty of 1.015 billion Beli.

"Charlotte Oven, a member of the Moke Pirates, Paramecia Devil Fruit User), one of the 34 ministers, Minister Scorched Yellow, with a bounty of 660 million Beli."

Charlotte Zicker, a member of the Moke Pirates, is one of the 34 ministers, known as the "Minister of Wine," with a bounty of 325 million Beli.

Charlotte Dos, a member of the Moke Pirates, is one of the 34 ministers, known as the "Tea Minister," with a bounty of 291 million Beli.

Charlotte Nozette, a member of the Moke Pirates, is one of the four ministers, the "Minister of Finance," with a bounty of 288 million Beli.

Charlotte Compote, a member of the Moke Pirates, is one of the 34 ministers known as "Minister of the Party," with a bounty of 233 million Beli.

Charlotte Amande, a member of the Moke Pirates, is one of the 34 ministers known as the "Minister of Nuts," with a bounty of 644 million Beli.

Charlotte Custard, a member of the Moke Pirates, one of the 34 ministers known as the "Minister of Love," with a bounty of 312 million Beli.

Charlotte Galette, a member of the Moke Pirates, is one of the 34 ministers known as the "Minister of Butter," with a bounty of 305 million Beli.

"Streusen, Moke Pirates, Paramecia Devil Fruit User, bounty 618.6 million Beli."