Chapter 253: East Sea, Swordsman

"Piao Piao Fruit?"

Nailu's heart moved.

When he heard Rhodes saying that the world would sink into the sea, he thought of Sky Island.

Whether it is the sinking of the island or the rising of the sea level, all these conditions can affect is the island under their feet now, and it has nothing to do with the island in the sky ten thousand meters above the sky.

And if they can get the legendary "Piao Piao Fruit", they will be invincible.

After all, the legend of the previous era, the Flying Pirate Golden Lion Shiji, could single-handedly make countless islands float in the air and even form a pirate group flying in the air.

"As far as I know, the Golden Lion should have been hiding in the East China Sea."

Rod looked at Violet.

He didn't know the specific location of the Golden Lion, but he knew that the other party had been hiding in the East China Sea, so if he wanted to find the other party's whereabouts, he still needed Violet's ability.

With the East China Sea being such a vast area, even with Violet's Staring Fruit, it would not be easy to find the other party.

However, the opponent controls a large number of islands flying in the air, so there will always be some clues left behind.

It's just that no one has ever carefully observed and thought about it before, and connected it with the golden lion.

Now, Riot Security Company's business has expanded to all over the world. Even in the East China Sea, some branches have been opened, so they can pay attention to collecting relevant intelligence.

"Leave it to me!"

Thinking of the vast scope of the East China Sea, Violet looked bitter, but she still accepted the task.

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East China Sea

Unlike the unpredictable weather of the Grand Line, the climate in the four seas is very stable. Although there are often storms on the sea, compared with the Grand Line, it seems very comfortable.

The East China Sea is a sea area with the most suitable climate among the four seas. Not only that, this sea area is also the sea area with the highest control by the world government. There are no powerful pirates at all.

After Riot Security Company expanded its business to the East China Sea, it became more peaceful, and even the number of gangsters in the town decreased a lot.

Shieldstown.

This is an ordinary town in the East China Sea, but because the 153rd branch of the navy is in the town, this place is more prosperous than other towns.

With the navy branch in charge, the lives of the people in this town should have been more comfortable.

However, since Monca came to the 153rd Marine Branch a year ago and became the actual ruler of Shields Town, the lives of the people in the town have become more and more difficult.

This Colonel Monca was cruel and tyrannical, and practiced individualism in Shields Town. He almost regarded himself as the local emperor here, and everyone in the whole town had to look up to him.

And his son was even more arrogant and domineering, bullying men and dominating women. In just one year, he gained the resentment of countless people.

"I don't see our flag in this town."

At the port, the Polar Ship docked slowly. Rhodes walked off the ship with a few companions. He glanced around the town, then turned his head slightly and spoke to Bowness beside him.

"This is where the navy branch is located. In order to avoid conflicts, our security company has not entered any of the islands where the navy branch is stationed."

Bowness explained softly.

He was ordered by Rhodes to be responsible for promoting the business of the security company in the East China Sea.

According to the method summarized by the Rhodes Pirates, security companies, textile companies, and clothing companies are promoted simultaneously. Everywhere they go, they bring valuable safety and employment to the local people. It can be said that the effect is outstanding.

However, in order to avoid a head-on conflict with the navy, most of the time the Rhodes Pirates will not go to islands with naval assistants to promote business development.

After hearing Bowness's explanation, Rhodes nodded and said nothing.

The main purpose of his trip to the East China Sea this time was the Golden Lion. As for the advancement of business in the East China Sea, it was just a casual inquiry.

After more than ten days of non-stop exploration by Violet, combined with some intelligence information given by the security company here in the East China Sea, they finally discovered the location of Golden Lion Shiji.

The other party raised dozens of islands into the sky and floated above the East China Sea. Considering the large area of ​​ocean in this world, he spent most of his time flying over the ocean.

But according to Violet, the area he was in was close to Shields Town, so this became the stopping point for Rhodes and the others.

"Pirate!!"

"What are your plans for entering Shields Town!"

Not long after Rhodes and the others entered the town, a group of navy soldiers rushed over, holding their firearms tightly in their hands, looking at Rhodes and the others with vigilant eyes.

These people got off that pirate ship!

Although they were a bit far away and couldn't see the patterns on their flags clearly, there was no doubt that the other party was a pirate!

In this world, only pirates use the black pirate flag.

"You don't know me?"

Rhodes looked at the navy soldiers in front of him strangely.

"He's a famous pirate!?"

The leading navy's expression changed slightly, but no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't think of any pirate group in the East China Sea that matched the group in front of him.

Looking at the navy soldiers in front of him, Rhodes was slightly speechless, and he released a little bit of his overlord-colored domineering power, making them comatose.

For most people in the East China Sea, a bounty of 10 million Baileys is considered a great pirate. As for the big figures in other sea areas and even the Grand Line, they are legendary existences and may never be seen in this life. There will be no intersection.

A world-famous figure like Rhodes may not be as intimidating as Bucky the Clown in the eyes of the people of the East China Sea.

"What kind of power do you have!"

A voice suddenly came from around the corner, followed by a green algae head with three knives hanging on his waist who walked out of the side street and looked at Rhodes with burning eyes.

Roronoa Zoro!

He learned swordsmanship in Shuangyue Village since he was a child. However, after going to sea once, he could not find his way back and could only wander on the sea. In order to survive, he occasionally worked part-time as a bounty hunter.

He originally brought a pirate to exchange the bounty for the navy branch on this island, but for some reason, the buildings in this town are too strange. You can see the tall navy branch building just standing at the port. However, he walked around the town for a long time but could not find the navy branch.

Unexpectedly, after crossing an intersection, I saw this scene in front of me.

He originally wanted the navy soldiers to take him to the naval branch base, but the red-haired man clearly didn't do anything, and the navy soldiers in front of him fell into a coma.

Seeing the green algae head in front of him, a trace of surprise flashed in Rhode's eyes.

"Are you also a swordsman?"

Before Rhodes could speak, Sauron had already walked up to them. He noticed the autumn water hanging on Rhodes' waist, and his eyes immediately froze.

That knife is extraordinary!

Just like his Wado Ichimonji, it is a famous sword!

No, maybe even more powerful than Wado Ichimonji!

Snap!

Zoro flicked his hand and threw away the pirate in his hand, then took out the three knives hanging on his waist, holding one in each hand and biting the other in his mouth, with a slightly fanatical look in his eyes. Look at Rhodes.

"I want to challenge you, come and fight me!"

His goal is to become the world's greatest swordsman and make his name resound throughout heaven!

Being a bounty hunter is just a means for him to make money. His real goal of going to sea is to constantly hone his skills!

How could he resist challenging such a master of swordsmanship?

"Is this a fool?"

Nia looked at Zoro. Although he seemed to have solid basic skills, he was not good enough.

"You are so cute that you dare to challenge the captain. However, I'm afraid he will be chopped into eighteen pieces, and he won't be able to fight again."

Robin smiled softly and said in a calm tone.

"Challenge me?"

Rhodes looked at the immature Sauron in front of him. The opponent's current strength was so weak that he couldn't even muster the desire to fight.

"I'll do it."

Bonis took a step forward and stood in front of Rhodes. He looked at Sauron calmly and faced him without any defense.

"I will be your opponent."

"Are you also a swordsman?"

Zoro looked at the dark man in front of him, and felt a strange feeling in his heart.

From the opponent's body, he could keenly feel a sharp aura, which was the unique aura of a swordsman.

However, judging from the opponent's posture, it seems that he has no foundation in swordsmanship.

All in all, very weird!

"I am not a swordsman, but the swordsman's nemesis."

"The swordsman's nemesis? What a loud tone!"

A cold glint flashed in Zoro's eyes.

As long as this dark guy is killed, no one will stop him from fighting the red-haired man!

Thinking of this, Zoro took up his posture and rushed towards Bonis quickly. He blocked the front of Bonis with three knives and slashed out suddenly.

"Three Swordsman Style: Demon Slayer!!"

Click——!

The blade struck Bonis' body, but it made an overwhelming "click" sound, and then in Zoro's disbelieving eyes, the two knives he held in his hands broke inch by inch.

"How is that possible!"

Zoro looked at the dark and strong man in front of him and his body that was unharmed under the blade, and he suddenly lost consciousness.

"Your knife is too dull."

Bowness looked at the young swordsman in front of him calmly.

"hateful!"

Zoro threw away the weapons in both hands, took out the word "Wado" that was bitten in his mouth, held it tightly with both hands, and looked at Bowness reluctantly.

"Let's go, find a place to rest for a while."

After glancing at Sauron, Rhodes waved his friends to leave.

According to Violet's observation, after a while, the fleet led by the golden lion will arrive near Shields Town, and then it will be time for him to find the old lion.

"etc!"

Seeing Rhodes and the others turning around and leaving without taking him seriously, Sauron seemed to have a fire burning in his heart and loudly stopped Rhodes and the others in their tracks.

"I know there is a huge difference in strength between us, but a swordsman cannot surrender without a fight!"

Zoro put Wado Yimon into his sheath, assumed an Iai posture, and looked at Rhodes with serious eyes.

"I want to see your swordsmanship, so that even if I die, I will die without regrets."

Looking at the green algae head with firm eyes, Rhodes could not help but feel a flash of appreciation in his eyes.

"Since you insist, let me go through some tricks with you."

Rhodes turned around and stretched out a finger towards Sauron.

"Come on."

Seeing Rhodes's move, Zoro's face instantly turned red, and his whole body's strength accumulated, and he instantly burst out with a blow beyond the limit.

"One-sword style·Slash·Iai!"

Wado Ichimonji drew a dazzling blade light, and the sharp blade slashed towards Rhodes, but was easily blocked by Rhodes with one finger. The slightly bent fingers clamped the blade of Wado Ichimonji. Even if Zoro's face turned red, he couldn't pull the blade half a bit.

"Not bad!"

Rhodes exerted a little force, and the domineering aura flowed along his arm and pierced into Zoro's arm, causing his hand that was originally tightly holding the handle of the knife to loosen instantly, and Wado Ichimonji immediately fell into Rhodes' hands.

In Zoro's anxious eyes, Rhodes looked at Wado Ichimonji, but in the end he didn't muster up the courage to grab the handle covered with saliva, but returned it to Zoro.

"He's a good person, but still a little immature."

"With your current strength, what you need to do most is to lay a solid foundation and move forward step by step, rather than being too ambitious and wanting to challenge opponents that you can't defeat."

"It's not a good thing for a first-time climber to see the beauty of the top of the mountain too early."

"However, if it were you, I'm afraid you wouldn't be hit, but would have a stronger motivation."

Zoro put away the Wado Ichimonji left by his best friend and looked at Rhodes in doubt.

The gap in strength between the two sides is too big!

The red-haired man in front of him is as strong as a monster!

Even he is so strong, how strong should the legendary world's number one swordsman-Hawkeye be!

"Watch it!"

Rhodes put his hand on the autumn water at his waist, and the dark blade suddenly appeared in the air. As Rhodes waved his arm, a terrifying slash broke through the air, like a dark crescent, splitting the sea in front of him in half. Zoro could even see some rocks on the seabed.

The terrifying slash spread out until the depths of the sea, and a huge gully appeared on the sea surface. It was not until the slash completely dissipated that the sea water filled the gully under the flow, and waves surged.

"This... you... me..."

Zoro stared at the scene in front of him in amazement. The style of Rhodes's sword cutting the sea was deeply imprinted in his mind, making him feel excited and unable to extricate himself.

Is this really something that human power can do! ?

No! It must be possible!

Zoro suppressed the shock in his heart and stirred up a strong emotion again.

One day, he will do this too!

Then, defeat Hawkeye and get the title of the world's greatest swordsman, let his name resound through the heavens and reach Kuina's ears!

Thinking of this, Zoro clenched the Wado Ichimonji in his hand again, and then looked at Rhodes with a fiery look.

This man was his opponent before he challenged Hawkeye!