Bab 31: Chapter 31: Ryuo Haki
The samurai from Wano sensed the sword aura emanating from Sharlo, looking at him with respect. It was the respect due to a fellow swordsman.
"Hahaha! What wind blows Captain Sharlo to my camp?" Kurozumi Kurozumi greeted Sharlo upon receiving the report of his arrival.
Though Kurozumi Kurozumi was unfamiliar with Sharlo, she was aware of his terrifying strength, comparable to the great samurai of Wano's Kozuki clan. Both were formidable swordsmen.
"I came here because I need something from you," Sharlo replied with a smile.
At this time, Kurozumi Kurozumi didn't look as old and ugly as in the anime. She was a charming middle-aged woman with the ability to imitate anyone thanks to her Devil Fruit powers.
"Oh? What does Captain Sharlo seek from me?" Kurozumi Kurozumi asked as she approached him.
Sharlo pushed her away. Though she looked good now, the thought of her future self made him feel nauseous. Disgusted by Sharlo's blatant rejection, Kurozumi Kurozumi didn't get angry but sat down on a mat.
"Kurozumi Kurozumi, you're from Wano, aren't you?" Sharlo asked, sitting cross-legged in front of her.
Her hand paused mid-tea preparation. Narrowing her eyes, she looked at Sharlo.
"What do you mean, Captain Sharlo? How did you know I'm from Wano?" she asked, her expression slightly stiff.
Seeing her reaction, Sharlo smiled inwardly. "Samurai. Your division has many samurai, and as far as I know, samurai only come from Wano."
This explanation was something Sharlo had thought of on the way over. It didn't matter if it was reasonable; it just needed to be convincing.
Kurozumi Kurozumi set down her teacup. "Where did you learn about Wano? Few people in this sea know about it."
Sharlo didn't bother to argue. With Kaido yet to invade, Wano remained largely unknown. Sharlo's knowledge would indeed seem strange.
"How I know is my business. I'm here for the Ryuo Haki of Wano. I know you possess it, and I need to learn it," Sharlo stated.
"Ryuo? It seems you're well-informed about Wano," Kurozumi Kurozumi noted, hearing the familiar term used abroad. "But why should I teach you Ryuo?"
Her refusal made Sharlo's expression turn cold. "You have two choices: teach me Ryuo, or die."
With the other members of the Rocks Pirates out plundering, only Sharlo and Kurozumi Kurozumi remained. Sharlo was confident he could kill her if it came to that.
Feeling Sharlo's killing intent, Kurozumi Kurozumi's face turned pale. She lacked combat strength. If only that idiot Kurozumi wasn't away, she thought.
"Won't Captain Rocks hold you accountable for killing me?" she asked, trying to sound confident.
Sharlo laughed. "Hahaha! Kurozumi Kurozumi, you're naive. The Rocks Pirates don't care about comrades. If I kill you, it's because you were weak. Rocks will simply make me the captain of the 7th Division. Revenge? Don't count on it."
His words shattered her hopes. "I'll teach you Ryuo if you do something for me. Otherwise, you can forget it," she offered, closing her eyes, ready to face death.
Sharlo looked at her disdainfully, then grabbed her neck. "Will you teach me or not?"
"Never!" she spat, resigned.
Ignoring her, Sharlo used his mind-reading Observation Haki. He never believed anyone could keep secrets from him. As he searched her memories, he eventually found the method to train in Ryuo Haki.
Satisfied, Sharlo released her. "I'm not one to be threatened," he declared and left, not sparing her another glance.
Feeling humiliated, Kurozumi Kurozumi vowed revenge. As Sharlo exited the tent, he encountered Kurozumi Kurozumi's brother, Kurozumi Kurozumi, who reeked of alcohol and was with two attractive women.
"Hic! Isn't this Captain Sharlo?" Kurozumi Kurozumi greeted, seeing Sharlo leaving his sister's tent.
Sharlo nodded briefly and moved on. Kurozumi Kurozumi was used to Sharlo's aloofness. Even with Rocks, Sharlo kept to himself, either drinking or training alone. His visit here was unexpected.
"You two wait in my room. I'll check on my sister," Kurozumi Kurozumi told the women, giving them a playful pat.
"Don't tease, sir!" they giggled, playfully hitting his chest before heading to his room.
Kurozumi Kurozumi entered his sister's tent to find her visibly upset.
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