Suddenly, seeing her foolish younger brother about to fight with Tushan, Makino's lips twitched as she resisted the urge to intervene.
She understood Luffy quite well.
If he decided to do something, not even their grandfather Garp could change his mind.
Moreover, Makino judged that Luffy was still far from being a match for Tushan.
Even with the addition of that three-sword style swordsman, it would be difficult to become Tushan's opponent.
Allowing Luffy to realize the gap between himself and others might actually be a good thing for him!
Since Makino did not stop them, Nami, who did not know Luffy or Tushan, naturally had no reason to intervene.
Surely, no one would think Tushan could lose, right?
Earlier, Taurus had displayed such formidable strength.
Yet, under Tushan's hand, it was merely a matter of two fingers.
...
Luffy and Zoro simultaneously assumed their battle stances.
Though both were spirited individuals, having witnessed Tushan's immense power, they did not insist on a fair one-on-one duel.
After all.
Even a two-on-one now might not be considered fair...
Tushan's strength far surpassed Luffy and Zoro by several levels!
"If you use swords, then take one. I want to see for myself."
Zoro's three swords had already leaped from their sheaths. Seeing Tushan still empty-handed, he couldn't help but urge.
Hearing this, Tushan casually glanced at the numerous fallen pirates around.
There were plenty of swords on the ground.
However, those broken swords were quite shabby.
Although Tushan was confident that even with a tree branch, under top-tier Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, he could easily defeat Zoro without any issue!
But as a top-tier warrior, he couldn't afford to lose face...
Thinking this, Tushan closed his eyes and began searching his mind for something.
"I remember, there was a sword among the system's rewards..."
"Hmm..."
"Ah, found it!"
Tushan was searching his mind for a suitable weapon.
From afar, Luffy and Zoro thought Tushan's demeanor was one of disdain towards them, and their expressions turned cold.
"This guy, is he really so arrogant?"
"Damn it, I've never been looked down on like this before!!"
"Not a hint of fighting spirit... Does this guy even want to fight?!"
"..."
Luffy and Zoro muttered to themselves.
Tushan suddenly shook his head inexplicably.
Muttering to himself, "The one-hit-kill 'Murasame' from the 'Akame ga Kill' world, its effect is truly abnormal. If it even scratches these two, they're as good as dead."
"To teach these kids a lesson, there's no need to use something like that."
Releasing that light orb, Tushan continued searching his mind, soon grabbing another reward orb from the system.
"Another one from the 'Akame ga Kill' world... 'Yatsufusa' from the March of the Dead?"
"Its effect is to turn those killed into puppet summons, but I'm not interested in puppets..."
Releasing the orb again, he continued searching among the many light orbs.
Before long, another orb appeared before him.
This time, Tushan nodded with some satisfaction.
"The 'Executioner's Blade' from 'Naruto', this will do."
Muttering to himself, Tushan willed it, and the massive sword, almost as large as Taurus's double-edged axe, appeared out of thin air.
It landed in Tushan's hand without the slightest hint of sinking.
"Alright, you can come at me now."
Tushan casually swung the sword with one hand, while beckoning with a finger from the other.
Though Luffy and Zoro were surprised by the sword's sudden appearance, they had already witnessed too many inexplicable things today.
Since Tushan was ready for battle, the two would not hold back!
"Let me see what kind of power makes you so arrogant!"
"Three-Sword Style: Oni Giri!!"
On the right, Zoro crossed his swords in his hands, then charged swiftly towards Tushan!
On the left, Luffy didn't say much, shouting loudly as he threw a punch.
"Gomu Gomu no Pistol!"
From both sides, they unleashed attacks capable of instantly defeating the likes of Mochi and Cabaji!
Tushan's eyes flickered, and he merely smiled faintly.
His left fist opened into a palm, and as Luffy's bullet-like punch approached, he accurately and with terrifying strength enveloped it!
Luffy's attack, in Tushan's hand, felt as soft and powerless as a baby's punch!
"Damn it!!"
As his attack was blocked, Luffy instantly realized something was wrong.
Sure enough, in the next moment, Tushan's lips curled slightly as he grabbed Luffy's rubbery arm, swinging him back and forth like a jump rope!
Meanwhile, as Tushan toyed with Luffy with his left hand, Zoro's attack from the right had arrived!
A gleam flashed in Tushan's eyes.
Activating top-tier Observation Haki, he split his attention.
His left hand continued to toy with Luffy, while his right hand, holding the Executioner's Blade, casually lifted to effortlessly block Zoro's impenetrable attack!
CLANG!!
"What?!"
Cold sweat trickled down Zoro's forehead.
That seemingly casual move made it abundantly clear to Zoro that this man's swordsmanship far surpassed his own!
However, just as he sensed something was wrong, before he could react, Tushan's hand blocking him suddenly exerted force!
The Executioner's Blade, initially used to block Zoro's attack, reversed and exerted force on Zoro's three swords!
The terrifying force, like a falling meteor, descended upon him, forcing Zoro to kneel on the ground, desperately resisting the blade threatening to land on his shoulder.
Zoro's eyes turned blood-red.
Not just from the mountain-like pressure on his body.
But also from the absolute power of the man before him, which was both intimidating and oppressive!
After all...
What Tushan accomplished wasn't just defeating him!
Most importantly, from start to finish, Tushan hadn't even glanced at him!
And he was playing with his captain, who also possessed demonic strength, like a jump rope...
Finally.
Sensing that Luffy and Zoro were reaching their limits, Tushan slowly eased his strength.
First, he casually tossed Luffy aside.
Then, with a burst of force from his right hand, he sent Zoro flying back dozens of meters.
At that moment, aside from the famous sword "Wado Ichimonji" in Zoro's mouth, the other two swords shattered instantly!
"Alright, enough playing."
Tushan clapped his hands, looking at the disheveled Zoro and Luffy as they struggled to get up, and smiled calmly.
The Executioner's Blade dissolved back into a light orb.
Ignoring them, Tushan stepped forward, wrapping his arms around two slender waists, and slowly walked towards the outskirts of Orange Town.
(For questions raised in the comments, I've responded with images in this chapter, no further explanation. If you still have issues, please check other books. If it's not to your taste, let's not waste each other's time.)
The most cautious transmigrator, reaching the top before setting sail!
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