The True Bloody Swordsman

"Ah!"

Ryan flew back more than ten meters. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he stared in shock at the smiling Shanks. He hadn't expected Shanks to have mastered that move already.

For some reason, he thought of Kaido beating Wang Luffy out of his addiction. But Ryan hadn't passed out. Caught off guard, he had only suffered a minor injury.

Sure enough, Kamusari was far more powerful with Conqueror's Haki Infusion.

Ryan wasn't surprised that Shanks knew Kamusari. Roger had thought highly of him, so it seemed only natural that Shanks would know Roger's swordsmanship.

"Conqueror's Coating gives attacks one hell of a boost. No wonder it's the threshold for becoming an emperor!" Ryan exclaimed, his eyes growing brighter.

This was a chance to study Conqueror's Haki Infusion. He just didn't know whether Teacher Red-Haired would be as dedicated as Teacher Kaido.

"Again!" Ryan roared, charging at Shanks.

With the Kukuku Fruit, Ryan could have fought a hit-and-run battle. Shanks would have had a hard time landing a blow, but Ryan chose to face him head-on.

Chances like this were rare. He had finally met someone who could use Conqueror's Haki Infusion and wouldn't kill him. How could Ryan let the opportunity pass?

Even if that choice cost him the fight, he wouldn't regret it. He would have plenty of chances to defeat Shanks and earn Attribute Points, but few chances to take his abilities a step further.

Besides, Ryan sensed that all Three Types of Haki Shanks possessed were stronger than his own. Their exchanges had already shown him the difference in Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki. He couldn't judge Observation Haki yet, but the other two gave him a fair idea.

Ryan's advantages were his Devil Fruit Ability, his newly acquired Sword Body, and