Zoro received his third hand chop of the day.
Green Algae Head fell off, showing signs of baldness.
"Do you see the sword enshrined up there?"
Kuina pointed at the shrine in front of the temple.
"Hmm? That sword is Black Blade… could it be Black Blade Shusui that Grandpa Kousaburo mentioned?"
Zoro was greatly surprised.
"That's right! It's Shusui! And the corpse in that coffin is indeed the legendary ancestor Ryuma! I accidentally… during my journey…"
Kuina briefly explained to Zoro.
"What?! Kuina, you actually defeated the legendary Sword God Ryuma?!"
Zoro was instantly shocked beyond words, his eyeballs almost popping out of his sockets.
"I already said that was the zombie body of ancestor Ryuma, filled with someone else's shadow!"
Kuina shook her head.
"You… you're right, Kuina, you're so small now, it's impossible when you think about it, haha!"
Zoro laughed easily.
Kuina: "..."
For some reason, her fists clenched.
"Ooh, ooh, ooh, is this the legendary Black Blade Shusui of Sword God Ryuma?"
"Can I truly behold the remains of the Sword God who slew the flying dragon four hundred years ago?"
Lying Dragon Johnny and Phoenix Fledgling Joseph arrived together.
They had also learned the reason for today's celebration from the villagers.
Witnessing the legendary famous blade Shusui and Sword God Ryuma with their own eyes, both were incredibly excited.
After a long while.
The three foolish youths finally finished their prayers.
Johnny and Joseph reluctantly looked back three times with every step, following Zoro out of the shrine.
The sun set in the west.
Night fell.
The grand banquet of Shimotsuki Village began.
Roland finally got to eat at Ryuma's feast.
Just like yesterday in Cocoyasi Village.
Roland once again became the focus of the banquet.
He received toasts from the villagers of Shimotsuki Village, who lined up to offer them.
In the middle of the night.
Behind Shimotsuki Village mountain.
Bright moonlight poured down like water.
The gentle sea breeze rustled the grass all over the mountain.
"Kuina, honestly, I still can't figure out how you... but none of that matters anymore, what matters is that you're alive..."
At this point, Zoro's words took a turn.
"Because that way, I can end your winning streak! I'm definitely going to win our 2002nd battle!"
Zoro said confidently.
"Heh heh, you sure talk big, Zoro, even though you've never won once!"
Kuina chuckled.
"Less talk! I told you I'm definitely going to win this time!"
Zoro untied the bag behind him, took out two bamboo swords, and threw them to Kuina, while he took three for himself.
"Even if you're tiny, I won't hold back, Kuina, after all, you're a big shot with a 600 million bounty now!"
"Just as I wished, Zoro, if you don't go all out, you'll lose in an instant!"
Kuina's confidence soared.
"Then I won't be polite! Let me show you the fruits of my many years of training!"
Zoro held two swords in his hands and bit one in his mouth, the three swords crossing to form a triangle.
"Three Sword Style—Oni Giri!!!"
Without a hint of underestimation or probing, Zoro went all out from the start.
The Three Sword Style ultimate move, Oni Giri, exploded!!!
Kuina's eyes narrowed, and she took a small step forward, simultaneously swinging her bamboo sword.
Before Zoro's Oni Giri could fully unleash its power, she blocked its point of force.
"It's not over yet!"
His first attack failed, so Zoro changed tactics.
Three Sword Style sword techniques flowed like water.
Kuina's expression was serious, holding the bamboo sword with both hands, fully concentrating on receiving, breaking, and launching attacks.
"Breath of Love—Shigure!!!"
"Three Sword Style—Tatsumaki!!!"
"Beast Strike—Soft Sword!!!"
"Three Sword Style—Tourou Nagashi!!!"
"Two Sword Style—Starburst Stream!!!"
"Three Sword Style Secret Technique—Three Thousand Worlds!!!"
There was no Armament Haki coating, nor was there any Magical Girl power boost; this battle was purely a most primitive exchange of swordsmanship and sword techniques.
Half an hour later.
"Hoo hoo hoo, I really lost to you. You truly live up to 600 million! This time, I really can't refuse to admit defeat!"
Zoro lay on the grass, panting heavily.
"Zoro, you're the one who's really amazing!"
Kuina sat down beside Zoro.
"Are you being sarcastic and mocking me? Getting revenge for me saying you came back from the dead!"
Zoro squinted at Kuina.
"No! I'm serious!"
Kuina said earnestly.
"Before, I always thought your Three Sword Style was just messing around. Two Sword Style was fine, but what use could a third sword bitten in your mouth be? But... now I have to admit, Zoro, you really are a genius. If I didn't have my brother... I'd probably be instantly killed by Zoro!"
"Don't say such silly things. You're the one who beat me 2002 times. If there hadn't been a ten-year blank period, even without help from others, you would still be above me!"
Zoro said seriously.
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