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Chapter 733: Crime Before the Husband's Eyes
Chapter 733: Crime Before the Husband's Eyes
The figure cloaked in blood turned toward the now-fainting Navy soldiers, his blade giving a slight twist. "Didn't keep an eye on things for a moment, and they ended up like this."
As he spoke, the visible blood aura suddenly retracted into Kuro’s body, revealing his silhouette.
His hair remained jet-black, his eyes filled with the clarity of Qingming Festival—utterly devoid of the frenzied madness induced by slaughter desire.
"Why—"
Chuan Zang roared in disbelief, "Why can you stay sober?! Your Killing Intent is this strong! The stronger your Killing Intent, the more you should be dominated by it!"
"Dominate? I’ve never heard of a weapon controlling a person."
Kuro swung his tattered Long Blade, lightly slicing the air. The blade never touched the ground, yet it effortlessly carved a deep gash into the stone.
"This is just a blade. A blade that absorbs Killing Intent. To activate its power requires physical strength. That’s all there is to it."
The blade had no spirit, no sentience.
No one had ever heard of a Yokai Blade possessing a demon’s essence—unless it was a Devil Fruit. Weapons might have unique effects, but they certainly wouldn’t bewitch or dominate their wielders.
The voices Kuro had heard earlier were merely illusions caused by the blade’s Killing Intent.
This ‘Yokai Blade’ was essentially similar to ‘Yamato.’ While Yamato actively absorbed Haki, the Yokai Blade craved Killing Intent. The moment Kuro gripped it, his own restrained Killing Intent had surged forth like a flood.
It was his own Killing Intent all along—only amplified.
"It did erupt a bit too strongly. This blade lets me unleash my full Killing Intent."
Kuro raised the blade, gazing at its worn edge.
He knew his Killing Intent was immense—enough to intimidate through sheer presence alone. Even Autumn Water hadn’t been able to fully unleash his Killing Intent.
He wasn’t trained in the aura-based swordsmanship style, so naturally his application of Killing Intent had never reached perfection. But now, with this blade, he could fully erupt his power. The shockwave it generated rivaled even Conqueror’s Haki in sheer impact.
Most critically, this blade could materialize his Killing Intent, encasing it within the blade itself!
That was the true usage of the Yokai Blade.
As for Chuan Zang being consumed by slaughter desire after grasping the blade—it was simply because his own Killing Intent was insufficient. The blade craved Killing Intent, so when its wielder lacked it, the wielder himself became desperate to obtain more.
Everyone possessed Killing Intent. But when it wasn’t enough, one could only seek it through external means.
Rather than saying the blade controlled Chuan Zang, it was Chuan Zang’s own lack of Killing Intent that had been manipulated.
Similarly, the physical strength required to wield the blade was also insufficient in Chuan Zang. He had to compensate with vitality instead.
A blade was still just a blade—it needed a user. It couldn’t drain all a person’s strength, or no one would have the strength to wield it. Hence, it borrowed vitality to ensure Chuan Zang still had enough physical strength to hold it.
"No! Impossible! Then why can’t I do it?!" Chuan Zang gritted his teeth, shouting furiously. "I’ve held it for years! Why am I the one who can’t?!"
"Hmm."
Kuro rubbed his chin, pondering how to explain it.
"Lack of aptitude?"
Not exactly. Controlling this thing didn’t really require talent.
As long as one had sufficient Killing Intent and physical strength, they could use it.
Did the blade choose its master?
No—the blade had no sentience. The only sentience was in the person.
Kuro turned to Chuan Zang. "This blade isn’t as simple as you think. Don’t underestimate it just because it looks worn. Watch closely."
He raised the Yokai Blade. The hilt and blade guard—previously resembling rusted bronze—now shimmered with a dark golden glow. Compared to earlier, the blade’s hilt had transformed into something regal and luxurious.
"Nourished by Killing Intent, the hilt and blade guard change color. This is a blade that requires Killing Intent to thrive."
"How to put it… It’s like having a wife who looks dirty and disheveled but becomes stunningly beautiful once cleaned up. Her figure is amazing, but she’s always craving more, and if you can’t satisfy her desires, she’ll remain unpolished—never showing you her true beauty."
"But!"
Kuro gripped the Yokai Blade fervently. "I can satisfy her! Look at this hilt—it’s glossy, like it’s been thoroughly nourished! My Killing Intent is more than enough. That’s why this blade won’t drag me into madness! Understand? Simply put—I can satisfy this blade!"
His words made Chuan Zang’s breath hitch. His facial expression twisted between green and pale, his ashen hair seemingly tinged with hints of green from sheer rage.
"You bastard! Did you have to humiliate me like this?!" Chuan Zang bellowed.
Kuro feigned confusion. "When did I humiliate you? I was giving you an explanation you could understand. Besides, it’s the truth. You couldn’t satisfy this blade. Even after being drained dry, even after becoming this frail, you still couldn’t satisfy it. But I can! Look at me—energetic, healthy, strong. I filled it with Killing Intent in an instant."
"Weapons are meant to be used by whoever wields them. As a Navy officer, collecting pirate spoils is only natural. I think this blade suits me—so it’s mine. As a kindness, I’ll spare your life."
"Now—"
Whoosh!
Kuro instantly appeared before Chuan Zang, delivering a brutal kick to his chin. Chuan Zang crashed into the sky like a meteor, nearly vanishing from sight.
This man needed to stay alive for now.
Kuro could still acquire other blades to showcase the swordsmanship of past generations. Studying other swordsmen’s techniques would be invaluable.
Of course, the most critical reason was—
Kuro planned to tell Hawk-Eye about this fascinating discovery.
That way, Hawk-Eye wouldn’t keep chasing duels with him.
Letting Chuan Zang escape would make Hawk-Eye spend time hunting him down. After all, in this wretched New World, any losses would only be suffered by pirates.
"As for the rest of you—"
A sudden slash from Kuro’s Long Blade sent a wisp of white light slicing through a nearby structure.
Hiss!
Without even using a full slash, the distant attack cleanly severed the building’s foundation. The smooth cut sent the collapsing structure crashing down with a thunderous roar.
"Truly amazing", a voice remarked from the direction of the strike. A figure stood up mid-bow, grinning. "You actually noticed me."
"Oh, it’s you", Kuro narrowed his eyes slightly, gazing toward the figure. "I’ve been looking for you, Phantom Thief Apu."
(End of Chapter)
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