The skill I stole, is it really that one...?
"Interesting."
He casually wiped the rainwater from his face and refocused his gaze, looking at the ship approaching.
Red Hair happened to gaze back, nodding slightly as if signaling something, his right hand gripping the hilt of his sword tightly.
"Is this really how we're going to greet each other?"
Shano grinned, instantly understanding Red Hair's intent, and immediately reached for the tachi on his back.
Huh?
Two gazes were instantly drawn over.
One came from Kuina, her breathing slightly halted, eyes unblinking, fixed on that strong, agile right hand.
So many years had passed, so many years...
Could she finally witness Lord Shano's unparalleled swordsmanship again in person?
The other gaze was from Robin.
She was somewhat puzzled and confused.
So the Captain really knows swordsmanship...?
...
The distance between the two ships was rapidly decreasing.
For some reason, the gentle sea breeze turned into a fierce gale, and the rain began to pour down harder.
The sky gathered dark clouds, faintly flashing with lightning.
Shanks stood at the ship's bow, stepped forward a few paces to the prow, his Red Hair wildly dancing in the wind, and slowly unsheathed his famed sword "Gryphon," its blade cutting a chilling arc through the misty rain.
"Let me witness the man who snatched the World's No.1 Sword Master title from Mihawk!"
He grinned, his eyes boiling with battle intent, and suddenly swung his sword!
"Kamusari!!"
Boom!!!
An intense crimson Sword Qi burst forth like a rampant dragon surging out to sea, tearing through the rain curtain, and headed straight for the Endgame!
Under the dim sky, the glaring red light almost illuminated the entire sea, making this sword strike appear as fast as lightning, unmatched in its dominance!
"Boss!"
Jack's face changed, instinctively stepping forward a few paces, attempting to stand before Shano.
Yet Shano was a step quicker, already drawing his sword from its sheath.
Buzz!
The dark blade entwined with black-red Supreme King lightning, Shano's gaze focused, meeting Shanks' slash with the same posture, swinging horizontally—
"Kamusari!!"
Boom——!!!
Two nearly identical crimson Sword Qi clashed explosively in mid-air!
In an instant, heaven and earth changed colors!
Black and red lightning crazily intertwined and spread, as if time stood still for a moment, leaving a massive crater with a diameter of several hundred meters on the ocean's surface. This sent shockwaves radiating in rings, creating towering waves.
"What?!"
Aboard the Red Hair Pirates' ship, the crew members all stared wide-eyed, hardly believing the scene before them.
"Hey, you must be joking..." Lucky Roux's bitten chicken leg dropped from his mouth.
Deputy Captain Beckman's action of flicking ash halted, his breath momentarily stopped, his eyes flashing with shock.
"This guy... he can use Kamusari too?!"
And its power was equally terrifying, almost completely equal to Shanks' slash.
No.
The word "almost" could even be omitted.
It was as if they were carved from the same mold!
At this moment.
The shockwave from the collision spread and expanded in front of them.
Both ships began to shake violently, making it difficult to stand steady. But compared to physical impact, the mental shock felt in this moment was far more devastating.
The so-called Kamusari...
It's a swordsmanship that only unleashes its full potential when combining Supreme King Entanglement and sword skills!
And the Supreme King of Shanks and Shano were among the best in the world. Even the aftershocks from their collision were unbearable for ordinary people.
Beckman, Yasopp, Lucky Roux, and those senior crew members remained as usual, unfazed.
But the trainee newcomers who joined in recent years didn't fare as well. As soon as they were hit by the shock, one by one turned pale, their teeth chattering.
Even though they gritted their teeth and tried hard to endure, betting on the honor of being a member of the Red Hair Pirates, in the end, most couldn't sustain and fell across the deck.
Looking at the Endgame's side, everyone could basically withstand it, except for Nami, who rolled her eyes and then fainted backward.
Kuina casually caught her and temporarily placed her on Ah Yin's back.
She looked at the black-haired figure ahead, her hand holding the Wado Ichimonji trembling slightly, eyes shining with uncontrollable excitement.
As expected... as expected!
She had already guessed it!
Lord Shano, the reason he always attacked with pure body techniques and never drew his sword, was entirely because she had said years ago that her dream was to become the World's No.1 Great Sword Master.
That's why he had set aside his superb swordsmanship!
Lord Shano...
He wants to leave that position for her!
...
The aftermath of the Kamusari collision took a long time to gradually dissipate.
The two ships gradually stabilized amidst the turbulent waves and continued to approach each other.
The sea returned to calm, with only the drizzle still pattering down.
Shanks stood at the bow, his red hair thoroughly drenched by the rain and sticking to his forehead, yet his smile was brighter than before.
This duel of swords, exhilarating!
"Hahaha! Truly surprising!"
He sheathed Gryphon and laughed:
"Hey! Shano! I remember you're not an ability user, right? If you can do this with pure swordsmanship... it's not so unacceptable for you to steal Mihawk's title!"
Is that a compliment?
Why does it sound like self-praise...
Shano also sheathed his sword, smiled, and said, "Likewise, nice to meet you, Shanks. Your swordsmanship seems even stronger than the rumors."
"Hey hey, you two—"
Beckman, with a cigarette in his mouth, came to the bow and sighed helplessly, "Isn't it better to just do this directly? The way you greeted each other was too exaggerated."
"What's the problem!"
Shanks waved his hand carelessly, "This guy and I both have control, haven't we? The port over there wasn't affected at all, was it?"
He was referring to the impact of the Haki, which hadn't spread over there.
There must have been other impacts, and significant ones at that.
At this moment, over at Black Stone Island's docks, there was quite a commotion. Many citizens were frightened by that terrifying spectacle and hurriedly fled into the distance.
"Tsk... I guess it's not entirely correct to say that."
Shanks glanced, then turned back, staring intently at Shano:
"Since no one was hurt, it's fine. What I'm more curious about now is... Lord Shano, how did you learn 'Kamusari'?"
This move was created by Captain Roger.
Back when competing with Whitebeard and Golden Lion, the Kamusari was invincible, making the seas tremble countless times, earning a great reputation.
Yet, among the Roger Pirates' juniors, no one could master this extremely famous and significant move.
Only he had the talent to inherit it!
Now, after so many years.
Finally met a second one?
"Well..."
Shano thought seriously, "I have a bit of talent in Sword Dao, and after a few rounds with Rayleigh, I basically got it."
Can't blame him for thick-skinned boasting.
The truth is really a bit unspeakable.
"Uncle Rayleigh, huh..."
Shanks frowned, "That reminds me, he clashed with you at Shampodi... lost an arm to you. Logically, I should demand an explanation on his behalf as a junior he once cared for."
"Is that so?"
Shano casually twisted his neck, a posture of being ready for a fight, indifferent.
Usually, you hit the small fry, then the big shots come.
The other way around...
Makes no difference, just a beating anyway.
He also wanted to test the strength of this most enigmatic figure, whether in origins or purposes, among the Four Emperors.
However, Shanks pinched his chin with a troubled face:
"But, morally speaking, it's his fault, he made the first move, I should actually thank you for your magnanimity in not taking his life."
"What a headache!"
Shanks patted his head and suddenly seemed to figure something out, laughed:
"Why not just cancel it out? This kind of grudge, in my opinion, shouldn't be inherited. Let's talk about our matters alone, or it's too boring, don't you think, Shano?"