At last, the sixth match arrived—the fight countless people had been waiting for.
Golden Lion Shiki and Yoriichi Tsugikuni stepped into the Arena. In the meantime, the Homies had repaired the damaged grounds.
Both knew the other would be no easy opponent. Facing the Great Pirate whose name was known throughout the Four Seas, Yoriichi Tsugikuni attacked first.
His gaze was cold and piercing, as though he could see right through Shiki.
Clang!
Neither man was much for words. This was a clash between swordsmen, with no grudge between them—only victory or defeat. The fight turned fierce from the opening exchange.
Azure Sky!
Sunlit Rainbow Mirror!
One exquisite sword technique after another flowed from Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
They were so beautiful, it was almost like watching him dance.
But no one facing him could afford to be fooled by appearances. Deadly intent lurked beneath those dazzling moves.
His strikes carried devastating force, uncanny and terrifying. His Sword Intent seemed capable of extinguishing everything.
Strictly speaking, Yoriichi Tsugikuni's swordsmanship was also a form of Flame-Style Swordsmanship. But his art had long since transcended ordinary fire, taking the sun as its vision.
"He's a man blessed by the gods, blazing as brightly as the sun, as if he could burn everything to ash. His talent for swordsmanship is enough to make anyone jealous."
Those were the words of a Great Swordsman from the West Blue after Yoriichi Tsugikuni defeated him.
They showed just how terrifying his talent for swordsmanship was.
Shiki's swordsmanship, by contrast, had none of those flourishes. He pursued sheer destructive power and strength.
It was an exceptionally straightforward style, and the most common one on the seas.
Shiki had no special techniques, either. Every swing of his blades was overwhelmingly powerful.
Even without using his Devil Fruit powers, Shiki displayed