Chapter 517 Zoro and the Name of the Sword

Donghai·Ximozhiji Village, also known as Shimotsuki Village.

This is where the Supreme Grade Sword was forged.

When Shiki and Lex appeared at the Shimotsuki family's dojo, the elderly Shimotsuki Kozaburo straightened his back, which had been bent for over a decade. He was in high spirits and looked exceptionally vigorous.

Especially when he saw the golden lion, Kousaburo was as happy as a child:

"Admiral, you have been so engrossed in the ultimate swordsmanship these past years that you have forgotten my promise from back then. I am determined to forge an unparalleled Great Grade Sword for Leon."

Golden Lion looked at Kousaburo with a beaming smile. This old man was quite interesting. However, the proud Flying Lion didn't see anything wrong with it. Even if it was Kousaburo, the last remaining swordsmith in the Qinghai Sea capable of forging supreme grade swords, Golden Lion had no intention of bowing down. He simply smiled confidently:

"Being able to forge a sword for Oren will be another supreme honor for the Frostmoon family since the Dragon Horse Sword God, and it is worthy of being passed down from generation to generation."

Such arrogant and disdainful words struck no one in the audience as abrupt; they simply felt that the Golden Lion was stating the facts.

Shimotsuki Kozaburo nodded emphatically. His aged body was now rejuvenated, radiating a powerful sword intent. Putting aside his forging skills, he was, in fact, a truly formidable swordsman!

Beside him, Roronoa Lan, the father of the green-haired man, watched Lex with excitement, his constantly shifting body revealing his unease.

This really is Leon Lex himself!

Leon Lex, the name is far more powerful than ancient weapons in the era of the Great Rise. Just Lex standing there is enough to turn the sea upside down. If he were to say another word, then there would undoubtedly be another ironclad rule on the Qinghai Lake. This extreme personality cult is vividly displayed in this era.

Although Leon Lex's original intention in ushering in the Great Rise was to restore life to the world and realize a great era in which all creatures compete freely under the frosty sky.

Objectively speaking, however, the era of great rise was undoubtedly built on Lex Luthor's shoulders, a fact that no one can deny.

Lan mustered the greatest courage of her life and asked:

"Lord Lex, is dual-wielding more powerful than single-wielding?"

This question is utterly foolish for a swordsman who has honed his skills in the art of swordsmanship.

Kendo is Kendo. There's no difference between single-sword style, dual-sword style, domineering sword style, fast sword style, or even three-sword style. Strength is strength. Strength belongs to the swordsman, not the style.

However, most swordsmen on the Qinghai Sea have to analyze the problem in light of reality. On this sea, the two supreme swordsmen who have reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship—Leon Rex and Leon Shiki—are undoubtedly dual-wielders.

That's why Lan asked this question.

Lex glanced at his uncle, then smiled seriously and said, "Perhaps so. After all, my uncle and I are the strongest swordsmen of this era. If the strongest swordsman who is not a dual-wielder appears in the future, then dual-wielder may no longer be the strongest."

Upon hearing this answer, Roronoa Lan felt as if he had been enlightened, and immediately understood.

Lex didn't mean whether dual-wielding was strong or not, but rather that the swordsmanship of Qinghai should continue to improve, with various sword styles vying for growth. The title of strongest is just a form of proof, and anyone has the opportunity to possess it.

"I have learned a lot. Thank you for answering me personally."

Lex smiled and waved his hand, indicating that it was nothing to worry about.

Shimotsuki Koshiro, who was standing to the side, had met Lex before. He had once met the Golden Lion and Lex privately with his father at the Pentales World Expo.

Koushirou winked at Arashi, who became somewhat flustered and glared at him, as if Koushirou was planning something mischievous.

Before Arashi could speak again, Koushirou said first, "Mr. Lex, to be honest, Arashi's son was born not long ago, and he hopes you can name the child, is that right, Arashi?"

Lan, with her green hair, appeared extremely shy. After some hesitation, she finally replied, "Um, if my son has this honor, it would be the greatest honor of his life."

At this moment, all eyes were on Lex. This name bestowed by a high god was truly unheard of. It was unimaginable that the son of an ordinary swordsman would have such an honor.

Putting everything else aside, just this name alone is enough to make this child act like a king in Qinghai in the future, and who would dare not give him some face?

Lex naturally knew who the child was, but now that he had transcended the Blue Sea, he didn't care at all. He wasn't particularly concerned about what would happen to the characters in the original story, and he didn't even care whether the unborn Luffy would become Nika in the future.

Lex is now enjoying the freedom of the sea, living the life that truly belongs to him, and waiting for Nika to be born.

"Let's name the newborn Roronoa Zoro."

"Zoro? Zoro, Zoro!~"

"What a great name!"

"To receive a name from Lord Lex, this child's life is destined to be extraordinary."

At this moment, the crying baby in the temple's arms has no idea how much influence this name, which will accompany him for the rest of his life, will have on him. Or rather, the baby, who is hopelessly directionally challenged, cannot understand the meaning behind it.

Amidst the laughter and chatter, Kousaburo's sword-making had already begun.

Kousaburo, who had been preparing meticulously for decades, lacked nothing except an opportunity to forge the Supreme Grade Sword and a motive.

now--

Leon Skey.

Leon Lex.

Leon O'Leary.

Three generations of the family gathered here to witness Kousaburo forging a sword.

Shimotsuki Kozaburo knew that this was the most glorious moment of his life, without exception.

Ding! ——

A crisp, powerful forging sound rang out and echoed across the island.

The Golden Lion's expression was unusually solemn. Lex watched everything quietly, while Oreni showed no joy or sorrow, as if this sword was not forged for him.

However, the three generations of the family shared a terrifying tacit understanding: almost the very first second that Kousaburo began forging the sword, they had already conceived the name of this supreme grade sword, which was still in its embryonic stage.

No name could be more fitting.

Leon's glory!

The first Supreme Grade Sword of the Great Rise – Leon's Glory – is about to be born.