Chapter 976: Tezulo's Purpose

Kuro held the knife tightly in his hand, and the sharp blade emitting a spooky aura trembled slightly in his palm.

He slowly raised his arm and lifted the knife into the air bit by bit.

"This knife has a great origin!" Kuro's voice was low and powerful.

"This sword is called the First Generation Kitetsu. I spent a lot of effort to snatch it from the Five Elders. Moreover, it belongs to the same series as the Third Generation Kitetsu and the Second Generation Kitetsu in my hands, and is ranked as one of the supreme fast swords."

"Is this the first generation of Kitetsu who has disappeared for a long time?"

When the Red Earl heard this, a look of great interest immediately appeared on his face. He came closer curiously, and looked at the first generation of Kitetsu carefully with his eyes as sharp as a torch.

"Since you are so interested, take it and enjoy it."

Seeing this, Kuro smiled slightly, stretched out his hand generously, and handed the knife to the Red Earl.

Naturally, the Red Earl had no intention of refusing. As a world-famous swordsman, he had an extremely strong love for such a famous sword.

The moment he took over the first generation of Kitetsu, a strange feeling instantly came over him.

Just when the first generation of Kitetsu fell into the hands of the Red Earl, an irresistible desire to kill suddenly surged in his heart.

In an instant, the Red Earl's originally clear eyes suddenly glowed with a faint scarlet light, like a burning flame.

At the same time, a creepy and terrifying aura suddenly burst out from his body, sweeping around like a violent storm.

Ryan, who was standing closest to the Red Earl, felt this terrible breath and his expression instantly became extremely serious.

He subconsciously clenched his right hand, and saw a faint platinum light flickering in the palm of his hand, as if he was ready to deal with any dangerous situation that might occur at any time.

However, after only one second, the strange red light disappeared without a trace as quickly as a flash in the pan.

At the same time, the eerie ghost aura that had been lingering on the first generation of Kitetsu's sword also dissipated, and everything returned to calm again.

The Red Earl sat quietly in the chair, staring at the mysterious weapon in front of him, and was silent for several seconds.

Finally, he could no longer suppress the shock in his heart and couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of his heart:

"What a powerful weapon!"

After hearing what the Red Earl said, Kuro immediately showed a smug smile on his face, and laughed loudly in response:

"Hahaha, what do you think? I was right, this guy is really outstanding!"

The Red Earl nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed with Kuro's statement, but his expression still looked very serious.

He slowly stretched out his hand and gently stroked the blade of the weapon, as if he could feel the endless power contained in it.

Then he raised his head, looked at Craw and said:

"It's really good. Regarding the swords of the Kitetsu series, I have always only heard that they are famous for their sharpness. However, today, just by holding this sword, it can actually affect my emotions. This shows that this guy is far more powerful than the rumors say."

At this point, the Red Earl's eyes became more profound. It was really exciting to see a vicious knife that even attacked its owner.

He looked at the first generation of Kitetsu, as if he had seen countless fierce battles and bloody fighting scenes through this weapon.

For every swordsman who pursues the ultimate in kendo, such a famous sword with a unique personality undoubtedly has an irresistible attraction to them, and they will pursue and control this powerful force at all costs.

"But, compared to my Budu Yuhun, that guy is really far inferior!" Kuro said, revealing deep nostalgia.

Since he came back here, he has been contacting A'er constantly in the past few days, eagerly urging him to bring the Butu Yuhun from the distant Cake Island to him.

However, A'er and his friends were facing some troubles.

As the complicated tasks on Cake Island needed to be properly arranged first, the trip had to be postponed for a few days.

They had only just arrived here today.

"To be honest, this is the first time I've seen a sword that can speak! And to be honest, the name 'Budu Yuhun' is completely unfamiliar to me. I've never heard of it before." The Red Earl said curiously.

"Really? Haven't you heard of it?" Kuro was a little surprised.

“Indeed, not really… Perhaps the sword was carefully crafted after I was imprisoned in Impel Down.”

The Red Earl frowned slightly, thought carefully and then answered.

After all, he had spent a long time in the dark city of Impel Down, and the world outside was undergoing earth-shaking changes every moment. The appearance of such an unprecedented sword was not impossible.

"That's indeed possible!" Kuro said thoughtfully.

The two men talked about knives for a long time, and then the Red Earl gently handed the knife back to Kuro.

After Kuro took the knife, he began to wipe it carefully and attentively.

He brushed the blade gently with a soft cloth to remove the dirt.

After a brief pause, the topic turned back to the man named Tezulo.

"Let's talk about that guy Tesoro." Enel's voice sounded, with a hint of curiosity in his tone.

Upon hearing this, the Red Earl slightly adjusted his sitting posture and leaned back comfortably on the chair behind him.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Kuro, and asked curiously: "He invited us to attend the banquet he hosted. What do you think his real purpose is this time?"

"Humph! That guy actually held the Golden Banquet with great fanfare. His real purpose was to openly announce that he would participate in the fierce competition for the throne of the Four Emperors."

"Anyone with a discerning eye can see that he just wants us to support him by inviting us to the banquet this time." Before Kuro could open his mouth to respond, Ryan, who was standing beside him, could no longer hold back his temper and spoke hurriedly.

Hearing this, the Red Earl could not help but frown, his face full of dissatisfaction, and asked in a harsh tone: "Is he crazy?"

Facing the Red Count's questioning, Kuro seemed exceptionally calm. His face was as calm as water, and he slowly answered: "He promised to provide us with three devil fruits, and he will give us 10% of his income every year as a reward."

When Kuro announced Tesoro's chips, the Red Earl's originally tense face relaxed slightly, and a barely perceptible look of satisfaction flashed in his deep eyes.

After all, the price offered by the other party was really not low, even far beyond his initial expectations.

This forced him to re-evaluate the deal in front of him, and he thought to himself: "It seems that I have really met a generous person this time. Since he is so sincere, it might not be a bad idea to help him a little."

Thinking of this, the Red Earl nodded slightly, indicating that he was quite satisfied with the price.