Dragon Ascent Slash

"Ding! You drew your sword once and gained 100*100 EXP!"

"Ding! You used Armament Haki once and gained 100*100 EXP!"

"..."

"Ding! Iai Slash has advanced to lv3!"

"Ding! Armament Haki has advanced to lv3!"

After the scare just now, Luffy and the others all became solemn and no longer dared to be careless.

Usopp took the helm, while Luffy sat at the bow to keep watch over their surroundings. Nami observed the clouds overhead and recorded their voyage in the log.

Zoro was sleeping.

Moonlight was practicing his swordsmanship in the crow's nest.

The Kusanagi Sword swung again and again, finally reaching lv3.

"Good. A lv3 Sword Technique is enough to cut through refined steel. With Armament Haki enhancing it, it can even reach the power of lv4!"

Hearing the voice, Moonlight muttered to himself.

[Moonlight]

Basic Swordsmanship [System Gift, No Grade]

Three-Stage Slash [System Gift, No Grade]

Iai Slash lv3 1/1000000 [Can Advance]

Dragon Ascent Slash lv1 1/100000 [Can Advance, Can Unlock]

Observation Haki lv3 200000/1000000 [Can Advance]

Armament Haki lv3 70000/1000000 [Can Advance]

Conqueror's Haki lv1 70000/100000 [Can Advance]

"Conqueror's Haki isn't easy to cultivate. With them around, it's easy to affect innocent people, so I might as well practice my Sword Technique."

Looking at his cultivation progress, he had reached lv3 in just a few days. At this level, he was strong enough to sweep aside first-rate swordsmen. With Armament Haki enhancing it, he could even exchange a few blows with Hawkeye. This showed just how incredibly powerful the system was.

But this still wasn't enough!

Moonlight shook his head. Gazing at the calm sea, he gripped the Kusanagi Sword and suddenly unleashed his Sword Technique!

"Dragon Ascent Slash!"

Moonlight shouted inwardly, and his body instantly vanished from the crow's nest.

The next moment, he appeared above the sea. Man and sword became one as he moved like teleportation, continuously slashing across the ocean.

Wherever he passed, the waves surged and roared violently!

Dragon Ascent Slash was a rapid slashing technique that circulated Sword Aura to envelop both wielder and sword, merging them into one.

Because man and sword became one, his speed was incredibly fast. As he moved, layers of afterimages appeared. Especially above the sea, he seemed like a fierce dragon crossing the river!

The Sword Aura was also ferocious, slicing through the air and erupting with shrill howls. Faintly, it sounded as though cries of "Ah! Ah! Ah!" were echoing across the sea.

"What is that?!"

Nami was studying the sea chart when she suddenly heard the sound and cried out in alarm.

"A tsunami is coming?! Run!"

Usopp's eyes widened as he shouted in terror.

"Wow! That's amazing, Moonlight!"

Luffy watched Moonlight's trail and the thunderous howls. He recognized Moonlight at a glance and exclaimed in delight.

"It's Moonlight! What kind of Sword Technique is that? He can actually move across the sea!"

Zoro abruptly woke up and immediately stood. With his keen eyes, he naturally recognized Moonlight as well, and he was deeply shocked.

"What?! That is Moonlight?"

Hearing Luffy shout, Nami stared at the sea in disbelief.

"It really is him! Moonlight isn't in the crow's nest anymore!"

Usopp hurriedly looked toward the crow's nest, only to discover that Moonlight was indeed gone.

"My god, Moonlight can actually run across the sea! That's incredible!"

Usopp was stunned.

"Not good!"

At that moment, Moonlight suddenly cried out inwardly.

It was his first time using this Sword Technique, and after merging with his sword, his speed was simply too fast. Even he couldn't quite adapt to it. His body kept moving across the sea, and he couldn't stop.

He ran farther and farther away, soon disappearing from everyone's sight.

"Huh? Where is Moonlight going?"

Seeing this, Luffy asked in confusion.

"I don't know. Could he have discovered something?!"

Nami guessed.

"Maybe it's an enemy. Let's get away quickly!"

Usopp hurriedly said.

"An enemy? Why should we run?"

Zoro's face was full of fighting spirit!

"Good! Let's catch up!"

Luffy was full of energy and excitement.

"Usopp, hard to port! Catch up!"

Nami nodded and ordered.

"Hey, hey, hey, you guys!"

Usopp was sweating profusely. He wanted to run away, but his body disobeyed him, and he steered the ship after them anyway.

"Have I arrived at an unnamed island?"

At that moment, Moonlight finally stopped after moving at high speed. Before him, however, stood a lush, unnamed island.

"This is really ridiculous. How did it end up like this?"

Moonlight couldn't help but smile bitterly. He did not go ashore, instead waiting for Luffy and the others.

They would definitely catch up.

Sure enough, not long afterward, the shadow of the Going Merry appeared on the sea. Luffy and the others were chasing after him.

"Moonlight, you're amazing! What was that move just now called? It was so cool!"

Seeing Moonlight, Luffy shouted from a distance.

"This guy!"

Zoro's pupils narrowed.

"You're way too outrageous! Apart from the legendary fishmen, this is the first time I've seen a human swordsman move across the sea!"

Nami's face was full of shock.

"Hey, Moonlight, did you discover this island earlier and lure us here?"

Usopp did not forget the important matter and asked.

"Discover it earlier... Hmm, yes. I saw it from far away while I was in the crow's nest, so I came over to take a look!"

Hearing this, Moonlight was about to explain. But when he heard Usopp's words, he froze, then quickly responded.

He couldn't possibly say that he had lost control of his strength. That would be far too embarrassing!

"You really are amazing. But speaking of which, I'm hungry. Is there anything to eat on this island?"

Luffy did not doubt him. He rubbed his belly and looked inland.

"There should be. It's an island, after all, so there ought to be plenty of fruit and things like that."

Usopp said this as he surveyed their surroundings.

"This island is so small. It's my first time seeing one like this!"

Nami measured the area around them and spoke.

"Let's go. Since we're here, let's take a look around the island!"

Zoro nodded. None of them doubted what Moonlight had said. Luffy led the way, and they set foot on the island.

Seeing this, Moonlight immediately breathed a sigh of relief and followed them.

The island was indeed very small. Just as Nami had said, after walking for a while, the group had essentially seen the entire island.

They then searched for food in the forest.

"Ahhh!"

"You foolish and ignorant people! This is the domain of the gods. If you take even one more step, you will anger the divine spirit. Stop right there!"

However, not long after the group entered the forest, the surrounding trees suddenly began to shake violently, as if a ferocious beast was about to emerge. It was terrifying.

"Ahhh! Gods! Let's get out of here!"

Usopp cried out in terror.

"Great! A god? Come out and let me see what you look like!"

Luffy's face was filled with delight, and he could hardly wait to see what the god looked like.

"Do gods really exist in this world?"

Nami was frightened as well, and her face turned pale.