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Chapter 557: Blaze? Agin!
Chapter 557: Blaze? Agin!
In the outskirts of the Flower Capital, a location close to the city.
Clang!
A crisp sound, accompanied by flowing flames, engulfed the surrounding wilderness, burning the flowers and trees to ashes, leaving behind charred land.
Amidst the flames and scorched earth, a colossal figure with black attire, a pair of wings, and a fiery head, wielded a massive great katana, unleashing a fiery slash towards the green-haired man below.
The green-haired man, holding two swords, bit down on one of them. Facing the fiery slash, he assumed a stance, and his three swords emitted green flames, crossing to block the powerful strike. The veins on his arms bulged as he grunted, deflecting the attack.
In that instant, he swiftly closed the distance, gripping the haki-infused sword with his right hand and slicing at the waist of the black-clad figure. Using the momentum, he quickly retreated, spinning in mid-air, and slashed forward with his remaining two swords.
Clang! Clang!
The slashes were shattered by the flaming great katana, and the residual strike to the abdomen dissipated, leaving not even a tear in the clothing.
"Such formidable defense," Zoro panted, staring at the figure standing atop a tall rock. "Is it because of the dinosaur's thick skin?"
"It's just a unique physique," Blaze replied.
Blaze raised his long sword, "You've lasted longer than most in battle against me. But it ends here; you're not my match."
"Hmph, we'll see who wins in the end," Zoro said, gripping his twin swords. A sinister smile crept onto his face as he bit down on the hilts, "You've sat on that throne for too long; it's time to come down."
"Oh? You want to dethrone Kaido? Impossible. Kaido is the man destined to become the Pirate King."
"I won't allow anyone to challenge Kaido's authority," Blaze declared.
"Is that so? Then defeating you will naturally eliminate that so-called authority!"
Zoro crossed his arms, holding his swords vertically, and took a wide stance, releasing an intense haki that enveloped his three blades, "King of Hell Three Sword Style!"
Like a green flame soaring skyward, Zoro leaped, not getting close enough, and swung his two swords, along with the Wado Ichimonji in his mouth.
Boom!
The tall rock where Blaze stood, along with the surrounding ground, shattered into irregularly-sized square stones.
Blaze flapped his wings and transformed, his wings becoming blade-like, and he glided swiftly, leaving afterimages in his wake. Evading Zoro's fierce slashes, his body spun like a disc, and the flames on his head resembled a UFO. The edges of his wings ignited with scorching flames, like a red-hot branding iron, spinning and slicing towards Zoro.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Zoro blocked with his swords, creating sparks as they grated against the spinning disc. The force of the impact sent him flying backward. The spinning disc reformed into Blaze's body, and he exited his pterosaur form, his wings becoming feathered. The flames on his head vanished, and his speed became imperceptible.
"Now!"
Zoro landed, assuming a stance, and charged forward, aiming for the front.
Sizzle!
Just as Zoro's green-flamed swords were about to clash with Blaze's descending fiery blade, a bolt of lightning suddenly shot out from the distance, darting between the two in the blink of an eye.
Zoro's pupils constricted, and he instinctively raised his sword, blocking it at his neck.
Clang!
Sparks flew, and the force of the lightning bolt sent him plummeting downward. The impact upon landing was so powerful that it left two indentations in the ground beneath his feet.
Sizzle!
Blaze, too, was forced backward by the lightning, and the flames on his head reignited. But before he could react, upon landing, the mask covering his head cracked open at the center, revealing his nose.
Jin's mouth widened, gradually revealing his mouth, eyes, and tanned skin.
"Akin?" Zoro blurted out.
"Not at all!"
Jin tore off his mask, revealing tanned skin like Akin's, with a floral tattoo around his left eye, and a face that was undeniably more handsome than Akin's.
Except for the difference in facial features, he exuded the same sense of gravity and solemnity as Akin.
"Oh? Akin is quite similar, except for the wings and flames." Zoro remarked, "Seems like a peculiar race."
As Akin's fame grew, they became more familiar with him.
Jin didn't respond to Zoro's words but looked to the side.
A flash of lightning appeared, faster than the speed at which he extinguished the flames.
What was going on?
"Lunaria Clan."
A cold voice sounded from not too far away.
Zoro also looked to the side, and in an instant, his pupils constricted, and he instinctively tightened his grip on his sword handle, his expression filled with astonishment.
On a high rock in that direction, a graceful figure appeared, shrouded in dark clouds, yet emitting an inexplicable glow, sharp as a blade's edge.
The woman had flowing golden hair, exquisite features, and an emotionless expression. She wore a white battle armor skirt that shimmered slightly, looking down at the two below.
"As long as you provide intelligence about this race, there's no need to capture anyone. The World Government will offer a reward of one billion Belly. It's a very rare race."
"Sword Maiden!"
Jin narrowed his eyes slightly, "It's you. If you're here, then Calamity..."
He glanced up at the floating Ghost Island above, a hint of worry in his eyes.
He wasn't concerned about the Straw Hat Pirates, but he had to be cautious about Calamity, who had permanently injured Mr. Kaido, leaving a near-explosive wound on his chest.
"That's Sage's battle. No one can interfere, win or lose."
Lily spoke in a cold tone, "And my battle is to eliminate anyone who threatens our plan."
"Hey! Lily of Bind Tower!"
Zoro suddenly shouted, "Last time in Dressrosa, you 'took care' of me. Well, I also want to have a match with you!"
Lily glanced at the two swords in Zoro's hands, "Are these new swords giving you confidence?"
In Dressrosa, she had shattered one of the Green Algae Head's swords and taken away Shusui.
That symbol of the Land of Harmony was now gathering dust in Sage's treasure vault.
During their time apart, Zoro had acquired two new swords.
"Yamato! Second Generation Kikuchi!"
Zoro raised his two swords with a sinister smile, "This time, I won't let you ruin my 'Legendary Blade'!"
Rushing from Dressrosa to the Land of Harmony, by chance, he obtained one of Kin'emon's swords, Yamato, from Hinawa. And the Second Generation Kikuchi was obtained by Luffy from an unknown source, just in time to complete his set of three swords.
The Second Generation Kikuchi is a better sword than the Third Generation Kikuchi.
And Yamato, as a demon sword, has even better characteristics!
"Legendary Blade, Legendary Blade."
Lily shook her head, "The sword isn't that important. What matters is willpower. You're a three-sword style user, but having good swords doesn't make you my match."
She pointed her sword downward, "Since everyone's here, let's settle this together."
(End of Chapter)
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