No one expected that Kuina would be able to Conqueror's Haki Coating into her attacks.
Although Zoro possesses Conqueror's Haki and has even mastered some of it, he simply cannot use Conqueror's Haki Coating.
However, he wouldn't sit idly by and wait to die. His Conqueror's Haki erupted instantly, neutralizing Kuina's pressure, and at the same time, he raised his three swords in a strange pose once again.
Facing Kuina, who was also a great swordsman and even stronger than himself, Zoro had no time to recite poetry.
" Three-Sword Style - Three Thousand Demon Realms!"
At this moment, Kuina's body was surrounded by a black and red aura, and her figure instantly disappeared from the spot.
Zoro was the same, except that his aura was somewhat sinister.
At this moment, everyone's eyes were on the two who were about to clash. They knew that this move would determine the victor.
Only Lin Yuan, standing to the side, couldn't help but smile, as if he already knew the outcome of the battle.
Kuina's move was also inspired by Lin Yuan's guidance, and it also stemmed from her recent battles with A Tuo, the true demon.
"Breaking Demons" breaks through those sinister techniques, and it's equally effective against Zoro, who wields the demon sword and the Shura technique.
"Clang!!!"
As Kuina and Zoro clashed, the only sound on the deserted island was the clanging of metal.
Kuina and Zoro stood with their backs to each other, neither of them making a sound.
"Boom!!!"
Suddenly, the earth shook, and a chasm tens of meters Abyss appeared between Kuina and Zoro, its length severing the entire deserted island in half.
A massive amount of seawater surged wildly into the Abyss, colliding and shooting skyward.
"Clang!!!"
Only then did Kuina make a move, turning around as she sheathed Wado Ichimonji, though her heaving breasts showed she was exhausted.
As for Zoro, he also turned to look at Kuina, who was dozens of meters away, but he had a wound on his body and the ordinary Grade Blades in his left hand was broken in two.
Zoro looked at the broken blade stuck in the ground with a helpless expression.
"Sigh, I never thought I'd lose to a weapon in the end. Even the moves I painstakingly devised were broken by you."
Kuina rolled her eyes dramatically and couldn't help but scoff.
"Hmph, you didn't lose because of your weapon. Your domineering Haki isn't up to par yet, and your moves were completely countered by me. In this match, your defeat was already inevitable."
The next time Zoro heard Kuina's mockery, Zoro seemed to revert to his childhood self and couldn't help but retort.
"Hmph, I admit defeat this time, but next time..."
"Clang!!!"
Before Zoro could finish speaking, Kuina suddenly drew her Wado Ichimonji and slashed at Zoro from dozens of meters away.
Zoro was startled, then stared dumbfounded at the Wado Ichimonji that Kuina was holding, which had transformed into a forty-meter-long cleaver.
What the hell is this?!
Kuina smiled and then said.
"Heh, as you can see, I'm no longer a pure swordsman, so don't spar with me anymore, or I'll let you taste the power of a real hundred-meter-long broadsword."
Kuina's words were exceptionally Haki, and coupled with that massive, dozens-of-meters -Wado Ichimonji cleaver, how could he not understand the change in Kuina?
You actually ate Devil Fruit!
Thinking that Kuina hadn't used her Devil Fruit powers during their fight, Zoro felt a sense of defeat. He hadn't expected that after all these years, he would still lose.
However, now that Kuina has eaten Devil Fruit, there's no point in challenging her anymore.
"Clang!!!"
"Next time I'll take back the Wado Ichimonji, "Kuina thought with a smug look in her eyes.
"Hehehe, don't tell this guy I ate Devil Fruit, Wado Ichimonji. If I told him, he'd probably be scared to death!"
Kuina thought to herself as if a little devil was inside her, then ignored Zoro and flew straight into Lin Yuan's arms.
"Hehe, I won!"
Lin Yuan didn't hold back his praise, ruffling Kuina's hair and smiling.
"Hmm, not bad, you won, and your final Conqueror's Haki was really powerful!"
Kuina naturally knew that Lin Yuan wasn't telling the truth. Her Conqueror's Haki Coating was still quite stiff; otherwise, that attack would have definitely severely injured Zoro.
However, this did not diminish her excitement in the slightest. With the strength of Admiral and the level of a great swordsman, she could already prove that her initial choice was correct, although this was inseparable from Lin Yuan's help.
Lin Yuan, with Kuina in his arms, instantly arrived beside Zoro, who was already receiving treatment from Lawrence.
Looking at the two of them, Lawrence wisely remained silent, while Zoro was still somewhat shocked. He really hadn't expected that Kuina was Devil Fruit User, and that she had defeated him without even using her power.
Seeing Zoro's somewhat disapproving expression, Lin Yuan smiled, then took out a knife and tossed it to him.
" Kuina is right, your weapon is still a bit lacking. Here, take this Nidai Kitetsu!"
Lin Yuan had also given this second-generation Onikiri to other powerful members of the merchant guild, but they didn't find it suitable for them, so it returned to Lin Yuan's hands.
This is a good opportunity to give to Zoro, and it's also a way of giving Kuina face.
Zoro took the Nidai Kitetsu in a daze, still looking somewhat incredulous.
"By the way, I heard that the Five Elders have a Shodai Kitetsu. If you can get it in the future, you can collect Generation 1, 2, Sandai Kitetsu, and your strength will be greatly enhanced."
Lin Yuan spoke casually, but his words sent a shiver down Zoro's spine. However, the veins on his hand gripping the Nidai Kitetsu bulged, and he couldn't help but feel a sliver of desire.
The Celestial Dragons are already not to be trifled with, let alone the Five Elders, the highest-ranking members of the Celestial Dragons.
However, thinking about how strong he would become if he could obtain the three Kitetsu and combine them with the Demonic Aura he had cultivated, Zoro himself had no idea.
Seeing Zoro's expression, Lin Yuan couldn't help but smile. It didn't matter if he didn't dare to now, as long as he had the will, that was enough. Maybe he could actually help Zoro collect all three Kitetsu in the future.
Lin Yuan looked in the direction of Redfield and the others, and spoke directly.
"After watching for so long, show yourself!"
After saying that, Lin Yuan immediately withdrew his ability, and instantly, the figures of Redfield, Shiki Mihawk, Hancock, Yamato, Erza, and Emile appeared.
Zoro's pupils contracted; he hadn't expected there to be so many people here, and he hadn't even noticed them despite his strength.
However, with his current knowledge, he didn't recognize Redfield and Shiki at all, but the figure he was chasing was right in front of him.
" Mihawk, what are you doing here!"
Mihawk's eyes were full of admiration as he smiled and said.
"Hehe, long time no see. I didn't expect you to have become so strong. I look forward to sparring with you again."
Kuina walked right up to Zoro and slapped him on the head.
"You little rascal, from now on you'll train with your older sister. These seniors can give you some pointers!"