area51novel Chapter 186 Zoro's Great-Uncle
Chapter 186 Zoro's Great-Uncle
Chapter 186 Zoro's Great-Uncle
"Phew, that's a lot of snow!"
Bazel looked up at the increasingly heavy snowfall, blinked, and activated second gear.
The extremely high body temperature melted the snowflakes that hadn't even had a chance to get close.
【Frost Moon City】
Looking at the sign hanging on the city gate below, Bazel didn't linger any longer and transformed into a streak of light, rushing straight into the deepest part of the city.
That pavilion located halfway up the mountain.
Thump--!!
Shimotsuki Gyuwan, who was eating, froze: "Who—are you? Why did you fall from the sky?"
"Sorry, sorry, hahaha, landing failed."
Emerging from the smoke and dust, Bazel brushed the dust off his clothes and then plopped down opposite Shimotsuki Ushimaru.
Looking at that face that bore an eight-tenths resemblance to Zoro, one couldn't help but sigh.
"It really does look alike, Your Excellency, you—"
Shimotsuki Gyumaru put down his bowl and chopsticks, gripped the sword beside him with his left hand, and used his right hand to shoo away the white komainu with its bristling fur.
Will we get lost?
Shuangyue Niuwan: (·_·).?
What is this guy saying?
"Getting lost? I am the daimyo of Ringo, how could I possibly get lost on my own turf?"
"But you—"
"Your Excellency, Daimyo!!"
"The thief has surrendered! This is the residence of Lord Shimotsuki!"
"Step back, you are no match for him."
Shimotsuki Ushimaru placed his twin swords on his lap while sitting cross-legged, focusing all his attention on the man in front of him.
That wild aura, even if well concealed, cannot be ignored!
"If you don't mind, could I have lunch too? I haven't eaten a single grain of rice yet."
"If you're not afraid I'll poison you, then I certainly won't be stingy with this lunch."
Soon, a lunch identical to the one served to the daimyo was placed on the wooden table in front of Bazel.
A salted fish, a few pieces of salted vegetables, a bowl of tofu soup, and a serving of rice.
"That's really shabby."
After finishing his lunch in no time, Bazel wanted to shout for another bowl.
A cold glint shot straight at his face.
"A hasty man can't become a great man."
Armament Haki wrapped around the chopsticks, lifting them up to precisely catch the incoming blade.
Bazel raised his head and looked at Shimotsuki Beef Ball with amusement:
"You really want to fight me?"
"I couldn't ask for more; your aura is that of a ferocious beast."
Frost Moon Beef Ball grinned, his expression one of fervor.
"It's been a long time since I've felt this kind of unease, this sense of crisis!"
"No matter who you are, no matter what you want from me, let's fight first!"
"Two-sword swordsman, Shigetsuki Gyumaru, come on!"
The second knife slashed upwards from below, and Bazel dropped his chopsticks and retreated.
With a push of his shoulders, the hero's cloak draped over his body slipped off.
After freeing his hands and upper body from the loose clothing, Bazel immediately shifted into second gear.
Bang-!!
The wall behind him was blasted open by the immense force, creating several cracks. Bazel, who had arrived later but arrived first, rushed into the enemy's arms.
Armament Haki flowed to his palm, and with a single strike from a distance, he deflected the enemy's powerful katana as it was being used to reinforce him.
The left hand moves down, precisely grasping the enemy's right hand, and then the right arm moves like a fully drawn bow.
After a brief moment of gathering his strength, he threw a punch.
Boom, boom boom—
The walls were pierced by the flying Shimotsuki Ushimaru.
"Lord Daimyo!!"
"You despicable thief! The lord treated you with such kindness, and you treat your benefactor like this!"
"Kill him!"
"Step back!"
Pushing aside the bricks that were pressing down on him, Shimotsuki Ushimaru quickly got up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his forearm.
"That man is my opponent. All warriors, heed my command!"
"Yes, Lord Daimyo!"
"I've been waiting for this battle—to resign from the cabinet!"
"Yes—Daimyo-sama."
The warriors refused to back down, their eyes fixed on Bazel.
"Now no one will disturb our battle."
Shimotsuki Ushimaru stepped forward with his left foot, assuming a lunge stance, his twin swords moving up and down.
"drink!"
A loud shout.
The two swords quickly turned pitch black as they were enveloped in Armament Haki.
"Dual Sword Style: Eagle Storm!"
Several flying slashes came at us.
A red glint flashed in Bazel's eyes, but he didn't stop walking.
He dodged the flying slash that came close by with just a few small movements.
He swung his right fist forward, colliding with the incoming blade.
Then spread your five fingers and turn your palm over.
The Armament Haki that flowed again burst through the second blade.
Lift your knees and straighten your back.
Shimotsuki Ushimaru grunted and took half a step back, his right arm muscles bulging and enlarging as the black sword swiftly slammed down.
boom-!!
The floor shattered instantly, and the shirtless Bazel fell from the fourth floor to the third.
The moment his feet touched the ground, Bazel immediately raised his head and opened his mouth.
A stream of scalding fire shot out from his throat.
"Tsk!"
The powerful twin blades cleaved through the breath.
He held the katana on his right arm to one side, gathering his strength, while wildly swinging the katana on his left arm.
"Power Demon!"
boom-!
The heat was shattered by the immense force, and Shimotsuki Ushimaru looked at the man's face that suddenly appeared in front of him, a look of horror flashing in his eyes.
When—!
With a full-force punch to his enemy's abdomen, Bazel's lips curled up, and a hint of ferocity flashed in his eyes.
"Fly back, Shimotsuki Gyuumaru!"
Second Form: Sunburst!
A tremendous force erupted in an instant, along with a burst of flames!
Thump thump thump...
With his eyes rolled back, Shimotsuki Gyuumaru pierced through several ceilings and flew backwards into a room higher up in the cabinet.
Bazel did not rush to pursue, but slowly moved forward along the path the enemy had taken by using Moonwalk.
The enemy is not weak, but they are definitely not very strong either.
If we absolutely have to compare their combat strength...
This is roughly equivalent to Zoro, who just emerged after the two-year agreement.
Its strength is limited.
Bazel knew that this was not Shimotsuki Ushimaru's fault.
This is the general fighting strength of Wano Country.
Although this island is located in the latter half of the New World, it has not participated in the struggles of the outside world, nor have any outsiders been willing to come in.
The fact that Shimotsuki Ushimaru possessed such strength had already exceeded his expectations.
Upon ascending to the sixth floor, Bazel suddenly turned to the side, dodging a flying slash that came from the shadows.
"It's no use, Shimotsuki Beef Ball."
"Both of us have awakened Observation Haki, so this kind of sneak attack from the shadows is completely ineffective."
"Focus your energy on your slashing attacks; the flying slash is just something to fool kids."
A flash of red light appeared in his eyes, and Bazel's gaze followed a certain presence in the darkness.
Several more slashes followed.
But this time, instead of dodging, Bazel swiftly moved behind the flying slash.
He turned around and looked at Shimotsuki Gyuumaru with a mocking expression as he faced his attack.
"My speed is superior to yours, and my strength is also superior to yours. What do you have to fight me with?"
"You can't even see the Remnant Sun Martial Body, Frost Moon Beef Ball, you're too weak."
Shimotsuki Ushimaru's expression darkened as he shattered his own slash.
"You are the mastermind behind the chaos in Wano Country, aren't you? With such power, why bother coming to a small place like Wano Country?"
He strode forward, his twin blades leaving afterimages in his wake.
Bazel would dodge whenever possible, only occasionally retaliating with his fists imbued with Haki when he couldn't dodge.
"Submit to me, Shimotsuki Ushimaru, and I'll take you to see a wider world!"
Grabbing the enemy's wrists with both hands, Bazel tilted his head back and slammed it forward.
Shimotsuki Gyuumaru was stunned by this thuggish fighting style. His eyes rolled back, and his fingers gripping the knife unconsciously loosened.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Bazel lightly tripped the enemy with his foot, grabbed the enemy's collar with his right hand, and threw him forward.
boom--!!
The wall collapsed again, and half of Shimotsuki Gyuuma's body dangled outside the sixth floor.
"cough!"
The cold air quickly jolted him awake. Shimotsuki Ushimaru groped his way up slowly, blood trickling from the spot on his forehead where Bazel had struck him.
"You bastard—"
"I'm not a swordsman."
With a light flick of his toes, the two katana that had fallen to the ground landed in his hand.
Bazel brandished his twin swords, attempting to unleash a ranged attack similar to a flying slash.
But no matter how hard he tried, he could never get it right.
"Fists, knees, elbows, skull—any part of my body is a weapon I use to attack."
The two swords that were thrown into the air landed not far from Shimotsuki Ushimaru.
"Face reality, Shimotsuki Ushimaru, you are no match for me."
Shimotsuki Gyuumaru had no intention of taking out the knife, and rubbed his throbbing head.
"Since you know my name, you should know that I am the esteemed name of Suzuhime."
"Perhaps other commoners and samurai can surrender, but the daimyo cannot."
"We are the last line of defense for Wano Country. If even we fail, then Wano Country is doomed."
"Losers don't deserve to live. Kill me!"
Bazel kicked down the wall next to Shimotsuki Ushimaru, then sat down with his legs dangling outwards.
"The snow is so beautiful!"
Shimotsuki Gyuumaru didn't understand what the man beside him wanted to do, so he lowered his head and remained silent.
"Frostmoon, do you know about the Skymoon Clan, who disappeared hundreds of years ago during a power struggle?"
Shimotsuki Niuwan's expression changed drastically. He suddenly gripped his trouser legs tightly with both hands and stared at Bazel in disbelief.
"Tengetsu, you're back."