Chapter 68 Swordplay Exchange, Arthur vs Rayleigh

A few days later, sunset.

Near the Twin Cape Lighthouse at the foot of Upside Down Mountain, almost all the crew members of Roger's Pirates stood in amazement on the shore of the turbulent river of Upside Down Mountain.

The knives flew in Rayleigh and Arthur's hands like a storm, slashing at each other madly.

"Without using Haki, he can actually fight the vice-captain on equal terms?!"

"The Navy finally released some true news. Is that guy really the most powerful genius in the history of the Navy?"

"Conqueror Haki, Armament Haki, Observation Haki, swordsmanship, the ability to freeze the sea with a blade, an almost abnormal physique, how far will he grow in the future?"

All members of Roger's pirate group were shocked by Arthur's current strength.

In the distance, on top of a lighthouse, Shanks and Buggy stared in amazement at the two red men fighting at high speed in the distance.

Buggy suddenly looked at Shanks, noticed the shocked expression on his face and teased, "What's wrong? Shanks, aren't you usually very calm?"

"In a pure duel of swordsmanship and sword moves, Mr. Rayleigh couldn't even get the upper hand against him." Shanks, who had originally looked down on Arthur, now felt awe of him after being recognized by his strength.

Across the river from the Twin Point Lighthouse, on the red clay plain where Rayleigh and Arthur fought.

The violent collision and explosive impact spread everywhere.

"Do I need to improve my fighting style? I always doubt the swordsmanship I have figured out." Arthur attacked Rayleigh frantically like a sword shadow.

And ask him what your shortcomings are.

Without using domineering power, Rayleigh had to rely on pure swordsmanship to resist Arthur's lightning-fast attack. He was gritting his teeth and resisting with difficulty.

"You said you figured out this sword technique yourself?!" Rayleigh was shocked by Arthur's sword moves.

At that moment, Arthur felt a little tired from the attack, so he stopped running and slowly circled around Rayleigh with a knife.

He changed from offense to defense, staring at Rayleigh coldly, while recovering his strength and moving slowly.

"During the more than one year of assassination attempts by the Navy and CP spies, I almost always survived in this way, including the attack on Red Harbor."

"Then I have to admit that you are really a genius. Not only in your physical body, but also in your brain!"

Rayleigh attacked Arthur, who was strolling leisurely in a defensive state.

"Your swordsmanship is both offensive and defensive. When you advance, you are as fast as lightning. When you retreat, you are as steady as a mountain. This unique swordsman fighting style does not require you to learn other fighting methods. If you keep it up with your own style, it will be perfect."

The fierce battle had lasted almost a whole day, and the two men were having a great time.

Inside a lighthouse at Twin Capes.

A sturdy man with a jaw that was obviously wider than his face and a petal-like hairstyle was sitting side by side with Roger, chatting happily.

"The disease you have is a terminal one. If you receive timely treatment in the early stages, you can live a few more years." Klocas used some medical instruments to examine Roger.

His condition was immediately discovered and informed.

"Terminal illness... It's really not the right time, hahaha." Roger smiled when he heard the news: "So how many years do I have left?"

The man who was talking to Roger was called Crocus, a former member of the Rumbar Pirates. He was unable to sail with the crew because they adopted an island whale.

He stayed behind specifically to take care of the island whale, Lab, but learned the news of the destruction of the Rumbar Pirates many years ago.

"Normally he would have died in one or two years. But what I didn't expect was that a man like you would have contracted a terminal disease."

"One or two years!" After hearing this time, Roger's smile instantly faded: "No, this amount of time is not enough for what I want to do next."

Seeing Roger suddenly go crazy, Krocas said to him calmly: "I can extend your life, but this is a terminal illness and there is no cure."

"Really?!" Roger seemed to see hope. He moved closer to Krocas and pressed his forehead against his face. "How long can it last?"

"Don't get so close! How can you ask a doctor like that? Why are you so impatient?" Krocas pushed Roger away from him and continued, "There are conditions, Roger."

"Just tell me, as long as I can do it, I will definitely satisfy you."

"I will extend your life, but I will also give up my most important partner and follow you to the sea."

"Partners? Where are they?" Roger looked around. Except for Krocus, he didn't see any other people in Twin Capes.

"In the sea, it's called Lab. It's not a person, but an island whale. It's a companion left behind by our Rumba Pirates."

Outside the lighthouse, a huge, smooth figure slowly emerged from the deep sea.

It was attracted by the noise of the battle between Rayleigh and Arthur.

All the members of Roger's pirate group looked at the huge monster and were shocked again, screaming in horror.

"what is that!"

Hearing the crew shouting, Roger opened the lighthouse window and looked outside to see a huge whale floating on the sea.

It pointed at it with a look of surprise, and looked at Krocas: "Are you talking about it?!"

"Yes, it is Laboo, and now it has reached a size of 400 meters." Crocus introduced calmly and continued to state his conditions: "I can go out to sea with you, but you have to promise me to find the whereabouts of the Rumbar Pirates."

"I promise you!" Roger agreed without thinking and started coughing violently.

Blood spurted out of his mouth. Roger quickly covered his mouth and looked at the blood in his mouth in disbelief.

"This is all normal. When it reaches the advanced stage, you will feel dizzy and weak. No matter how strong you are, you will not be able to resist this disease. Only I can extend your life."

As he spoke, Krocas prescribed a medicine for Roger in the lighthouse warehouse, which made him feel better.

"How long can you extend my life?" Roger's cough was suppressed by the medicine, and he continued to ask.

"Ten years at most."

"enough!"

After the negotiation was reached, Krocus packed his luggage and walked out of the Twin Cape Lighthouse with Roger, looking at the battle between Rayleigh and Arthur in the distance.

"Hey! Big guy, didn't you push him into a desperate situation a year ago? How come you still have such a great record in sparring with Mr. Rayleigh!?" Under the sunset, Buggy on the lighthouse suddenly shouted to Barrett below.

“Huh?” Barrett turned to look at Buggy and sneered, “Of course! How can I compare to a guy who experiences life-and-death battles every day!”

"Cooper!" (I don't like you, bastard!) Cooper stared at Barrett seriously from beginning to end. He did not trust Barrett at all.

Even if Arthur joined Roger's pirate group and was on the same ship with him, he could not regard him as an accomplice.

"What? You want to fight me too?" Barrett felt Cooper's hostility, flexed his fists and walked towards him.

"Stop, no fighting among crew members, Barrett." Jabba warned Barrett when he saw this.

"cut!"

Barrett was too disdainful to retreat. Now that he had joined Roger's pirate group, he felt that he should listen to the orders of the officers on the ship.