brush...
boom...
They appeared once more, and their weapons clashed again, producing a deafening roar as shockwaves shot out.
brush...
"I didn't expect your skills to have improved at all, in fact, they've become even better. It seems that the battle with Hawk-Eye has taught you a lot, Jessicano!"
After a brief exchange, Sabo and Jessicano Extreme Speed and landed on the ground, their expressions slightly serious as they looked at each other and spoke.
"Hahaha, not bad. Although my defeat to Hawk-Eye left an indelible scar on my heart, it also propelled me forward. In pursuit of greater strength, I joined Lord Carlos's ranks, and thus achieved a greater leap forward. Now, please savor it... Iai... Caressing Slash!!"
brush...
As soon as Jessicano finished speaking, he suddenly lunged forward, leaning slightly towards Sabo to unleash his signature Iai Slash.
"Wow... that's fast!!"
Clang...
In the blink of an eye, Sabo was already in front of Jessica. Facing Sabo's Extreme Speed increasing sword slash, Jessicano struggled to use Armament Haki to wrap around the steel pipe and block the attack just as the blade was about to touch his skin.
The blade swiftly sliced through the steel pipe handle, sparking and producing a sharp, piercing sword cry.
"Very good, it actually managed to block my ultimate technique, which I've honed to perfection!"
Jessicano couldn't help but praise Sabo for sensing and blocking his attack beforehand.
"Don't underestimate me! I'm one of the main forces of the Revolutionary Army, how could I possibly lose to you? Steel Wild Dance!!"
The steel pipe moved with the agility of an arm in Sabo's hands, spinning rapidly to form a tight, seamless whirlwind that hurtled towards him.
Hiss...
Jessicano held the sword blade against her body, and the friction between the steel pipe and the blade sparked intense sparks that flew in all directions.
"Interesting, but that's all... The finishing move... Iai One Sword... Slash!!"
As Jessicano blocked the incoming attack with her knife, she slowly moved backward, feeling the powerful force of the swinging steel pipe in her hand. She couldn't help but praise Sabo, then let out a roar, took a step forward, and shot out like an arrow, simultaneously gripping the hilt of her knife and swiftly slashing out.
Clang...
In the rush, Sabo only saw a flash of cold light, and then heard a cracking sound. The steel pipe in his hand was cut in half, and he held one half in each hand.
Horan...
"What a powerful slash! My eyes didn't even have time to process it..."
Sabo threw down the steel pipe he was holding, turned around and said to him.
"Hmph, now that you know how powerful I am, you'd better surrender quickly. Our leader doesn't want to offend the Revolutionary Army yet, so he won't harm you. Just surrender now!!"
Jessicano sheathed her knife, thinking that Sabo was intimidated by her fierce attack, and began to persuade him to surrender.
"Surrender? Become captured? Sorry! My pride won't allow me to submit to your force like this, and do you really think such an attack can defeat me?"
Sabo shook his head and chuckled as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, then assumed a dragon-like posture with his hands, preparing to take the enemy before him seriously.
Swoosh...
boom...
After exchanging a glance, the two charged forward simultaneously. Sabo's Dragon Claw clashed violently with Jessicano's black blade, unleashing a powerful Impact that swept outwards, overturning large sections of tables, chairs, and stone slabs.
"Damn it! I never thought that Carlos would dare to deceive me into coming to support the auction and then gang up on those guests. My reputation is ruined now. No, I have to report this to the young master when I get back and have him teach him a lesson."
However, the most urgent thing now is to find a safe place to hide to avoid being caught in the crossfire of their fight...
Meanwhile, Disco, who had just finished hosting the auction and was about to leave, realized that he had been tricked by Carlos. He was furious, but also afraid that the fighting among those people would accidentally hurt him. So he found a safe and secluded place to hide and muttered to himself.
"However, as long as this thing is still here, all the losses today can be made up for. Paramecia Devil Fruit..."
Hehehehe!! I bet those idiots haven't realized I've secretly taken their treasure. I wonder how they'll react when they find out. They'll probably be heartbroken and weeping their eyes out, hahahahaha! You morons, go ahead and fight like dogs!!"
After complaining about Carlos, Disco pulled out a treasure box from behind his back. Inside was one of the grand prizes: Devil Fruit. He had secretly taken it and hidden it away when the guards weren't looking after discovering Carlos's plot.
Upon seeing it and considering its value, Disco instantly forgot all his worries, as if it was the only thing on his mind.
clatter...
clatter...
clatter...
However, just as he was chuckling to himself, he suddenly heard footsteps approaching. This immediately put Disco on alert. He hid the treasure box again, stood up, and looked warily in that direction.
"Who goes there? Don't you know this is Lord Carlos's territory? Get out of here right now, or if Lord Carlos finds out, he'll arrest you and punish you severely... Do you hear me?"
As the footsteps drew closer, Disco's heart clenched. He took a few deep breaths, trying to calm his racing nerves, and sternly rebuked the slowly appearing figure.
"Hehehe, so that's where it is... Really, I've been looking for quite a while now! Hand over that treasure box behind you, it's not something you should own, Mr. Disco, the host!!"
But the person who appeared there didn't listen to him. Instead Disco, he continued walking towards them, and soon, he revealed his true form before Disco, extending his hand and smiling as he spoke.
That man was none other than Frank D. Phil. He had slipped in during the chaos of Carlos's attack, hoping to seize the long-awaited Devil Fruit. He searched the backstage area for a long time but couldn't find it, much to his disappointment.
Just then, his Observation Haki activated, and he discovered someone hiding not far away—it was Disco, whom he had seen on the auction stage.
Phil sensed that the Devil Fruit might be on Disco, so he followed the scent to this place, only to hear Disco talking to himself. This excited Phil, because just as he thought, the Devil Fruit indeed on Disco. He stepped forward, pressed down on Disco with his powerful aura, glanced at him, and reached out his hand.
"Hmm... hehehe, how... how could that be? The Devil Fruit isn't even in my possession. Please don't joke around, sir..."
Disco had no intention of giving up the prize he had already secured, so he resorted to sophistry in hopes of covering it up.