Capítulo 19: Chapter 19
To celebrate my first supporter on P@treon i decided to round up update to ch 20....
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"Hey! Future King of the Pirates, fight with me!"
Upon hearing these challenging words, Luffy was instantly invigorated, spinning around abruptly. Without wasting a moment, he hurled the three Sword he held directly at Zoro, eagerly asking, " I Win, and you'll join me?"
Zoro skillfully caught the three Sword and reattached them to his belt, , treating it with reverence as if it were his beloved wife. Then, the three Sword were unsheathed!
Engaging in the Three Swords Style – using hands and mouth – Zoro raised his head, emitting a fierce fighting spirit. "Let's discuss things if you can win!"
"Then it's settled!" Luffy grinned and immediately launched a straight punch!
Gomu Gomu no Pistol! ——
His arm extended like rubber, aiming directly for Zoro's chest.
Swift as a rabbit, Zoro leaped from the ground, narrowly evading the rubber fist. The wind generated by the punch tousled Zoro's hood.
Closing the gap between them, Zoro darted toward Luffy.
"Nitoryu, Nigiri!!——"
In an instant, Zoro wielded the two swords horizontally, dashing at an incredible speed. The glinting blades traced arcs in the air, slashing toward Luffy's waist like scenes from a rapid-paced film.
"Wow! That's incredible!" Luffy's eyes widened as he extended his legs and leaped, skillfully evading Zoro's strike.
Despite his dodge, Luffy remained assertive. "Gomu Gomu no Muchi (Whip)!!——"
As the roll concluded, Luffy's rubbery limbs stretched out, aiming to pull Zoro closer.
Zoro countered the blow and swiftly maneuvered, closing the distance with Luffy once more.
"Well done!" Luffy exclaimed, abandoning evasion and instead bellowing loudly!
"Gomu Gomu no Gatling!!—"
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! His fists moved like the wind, raining down relentlessly! The punches were lightning-fast, each creating an elongated illusion, as if an onslaught of countless fists were overwhelming Zoro in that moment.
"Mito Stream!—"
Zoro's vigorous shout accompanied the three blades slicing through the air, methodically countering Luffy's barrage.
"Santoryue Oni Giri!!——"
The two Sword slashed while the third blocked the path of Luffy's escape. Zoro's movements were swift, charging towards Luffy's exposed back.
"Wow!!"
Luffy extended his long arms to grasp the nearby fence, swiftly pulling himself aside.
Swish! The lingering wind from Zoro's slashes tore through the air.
Crash! The wooden cross behind Luffy splintered into three pieces!
"Wow! That was a close call!" Luffy rubbed his arm. Despite his timely reaction, he still felt the impact of Zoro's slashing wind—no bloodshed but a tingling sensation lingered in his feet.
"Awesome! You managed to evade my Oni Giri. I'm starting to recognize your strength," Zoro declared, exerting his strenght.
Irrespective of whether Zoro was exceptionally strong, each of his moves carried immense force!
"Incredible! Now that the warm-up's done, I'm getting serious," Luffy affirmed, ready to give his all.
Luffy shook his arms and approached Zoro confidently.
"Over? You're calling what just happened a warm-up?" Zoro spun around, incredulous. "Are you kidding me? You still have that much strength left?"
"Yes!" Luffy replied with a smirk, stepping forward.
"What!?" Logan, observing the battle, widened his eyes in shock and muttered, "No way!? Isn't this move...?"
Curious, he heard Luffy shout, "Gear Change!! Second Gear!!——"
Puff! Logan coughed out an old gulp.
What on earth! What's happening! As a dedicated manga fan, Logan distinctly remembered that Luffy first utilized the second gear during the Enies Lobby battle. But where was this happening now? Is this really the second gear!?
Taking a deep breath, Logan tried to comprehend the situation. "Could it be... the world's version of Luffy was train earlier?"
Even though Logan couldn't quite grasp the situation, upon reflection, wasn't this a fortunate turn of events? If Luffy's advancements began earlier, then he could progress more steadily toward the climax!
With a loud yell from Luffy, steam billowed out of his body, and his skin turned a fiery red.
The momentum of Luffy surged dramatically, transforming him into an entirely different persona.
"Just a warm-up earlier..." Zoro wiped the remaining sweat from his face, eyes wide with astonishment as he observed Luffy.
Facing the previous version of Luffy, Zoro hadn't sensed much. But now...
He felt as though he stood before a fierce, unleashed beast, ready to explode with tremendous force at any moment. There was an unmistakable aura of strength emanating from Luffy, only seen in the mighty!
"My strength now is not what it was before. I'm about to get serious. You better brace yourself for this strike," Luffy announced, rubbing his fists together, assuming a stance like a released beast.
As he lifted his head, the gleam in his eyes was razor-sharp.
"Alright! The stronger you are, the more I relish it! Such battles are the most thrilling!" Zoro clenched his teeth, tightly gripping the two Sword, focusing all his attention on the impending clash.
"Santoryu Tora Gari!"
Engage!
Zoro unleashed his mightiest blows yet, the two sword lights slashing through the sky!
"if You're a monster! Then I am the monster hunter!"
"Tora Gari!!—"
Sword light and shadow intertwined in a chilling display.
Zoro aimed for Luffy's silhouette.
But...
Reality often veers from the ideal.
Whoosh! With the speed surge from the second gear, Luffy left only an afterimage for Zoro and leaped into the air!
"Gomu Gomu no Jet Bazooka !!——"
Boom!
Before the sound echoed, Luffy's attack struck.
Zoro sensed it but had no time to counter.
A resounding crash!
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Decided to edit the move name to be japanese, if there is a new move not from One Piece i will add both Japanese and English name....
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Capítulo 20: Chapter 20
On the cracked ground, Zoro lay sprawled, leaving behind a visible mark.
"Will you be my crew this time?" Luffy approached, extending a friendly hand to Zoro.
"Wait... I haven't lost yet..."
Among the fissures on the ground, Zoro didn't accept Luffy's hand. Gritting his teeth, he staggered to his feet.
His gaze remained resolute. "Come on, let's fight again!"
"Hey~?" Observing Zoro's bruised face, Luffy scratched his head, shaking it. "No need~ I'm in second gear now, and my moves are entirely overwhelming. If you couldn't block my last strike, another round won't change the outcome."
The gap between Luffy in the second gear and his earlier self was substantial! Unable to halt a single blow... infuriating!
"How can I, Zoro, be this weak!!"
Desire for strength fueled Zoro. Clutching his two Sword, he shouted, "I can still fight!!"
He lifted his foot, retrieved the third sword from the ground, and clenched it between his teeth.
"Don't fight, don't fight~~" Luffy shook his head emphatically. "You can't continue like this. I believe the winner is clear. Why persist?"
"No! Luffy, keep fighting him!"
At that moment, Logan's voice caught Luffy's attention.
"What?"
Luffy was intrigued, gazing at Logan in confusion. "But he can't handle my attacks anymore!"
"If you call it off now, isn't that risking ending someone's fight?" Logan's tone grew serious. He looked at Luffy intently. "Remember, never dismiss a heart that yearns to grow stronger!"
Initially, Logan intended to let events unfold naturally and follow the storyline. However, observing the clash between Zoro and Luffy, he sensed something amiss.
In this moment, Luffy and Zoro had just met, unaware of each other's personalities. But as a time traveler, Logan understood each individual's nature.
If Luffy declined Zoro's continued challenge today, it might lead to discord between them. If Zoro wasn't part of this crew, could it rightfully be called the Straw Hat Pirates? No, it couldn't!
"Luffy! Engage him in a fight!" Logan's demeanor turned serious as he pointed at Zoro, urging Luffy on.
Never dismiss a strong heart... Fight him... Yes!
Understanding the significance, Zoro gratefully nodded at Logan. His eyes sharpened, fixed on Luffy.
"Come on, let's fight again!"
Driven by those words, Zoro's emotions surged, his entire being ablaze with fighting spirit.
"Alright, understood."
Despite his usual carefree demeanor, Luffy sensed the fervor Zoro sought in this moment.
It wasn't just about fighting; it was about perseverance!
"As a sign of respect, Zoro, I won't hold back!"
The question of crewship momentarily faded; Luffy now saw only a rival in Zoro's eyes!
As Luffy unleashed his "Gomu Gomu no Twin Jet Pistol!!——", Zoro braced himself and miraculously managed to block the onslaught. He crossed his swords, using the flat sides to intercept Luffy's fists.
Boom! An earth-shattering collision followed, exerting immense force onto the blades. In the next moment, disaster struck—the sword shattered under the overwhelming impact.
The aftermath of Luffy's assault hit Zoro directly.
Boom! Zoro was propelled like a cannonball, crashing into a distant wall. Sliding along it, he slumped into a corner, the area descending into an eerie silence.
Coby's eyes widened in horror, while the young girl covered her mouth in shock, unable to utter a word. Logan's gaze narrowed, his mind racing with thoughts.
Standing still, fists clenched, Luffy gazed earnestly at Zoro, breaking the silence after a while.
"It's over."
But in that very moment...
Zoro, who appeared lifeless, defiantly lifted one arm and retrieved the sword from his mouth. This simple movement seemed to drain his last ounce of strength. He pressed the tip of the sword against the ground, the arm holding it trembling with effort.
Clearly, Zoro was exerting every ounce of effort to rise again.
"YOU..."
Even Luffy was stunned by this determination!
Logan breathed deeply, emotions stirring within him.
The man before him...
There were so many memorable moments, especially the resolute phrase uttered at Thriller Bark... still vivid in Logan's memory!
As for why Zoro persisted...
Logan could only say, that's just Zoro!
"I... I haven't lost yet..."
This time, Zoro gripped the handle of the Wado Ichimonji sword with both hands, straining as if he was borrowing life itself to stand once more.
Clearly unable to fight any longer, he even needed the support of the sword just to stand upright.
"I have a question."
Luffy calmly looked at Zoro, prompting him to speak.
Speaking at this moment was excruciatingly difficult for Zoro. His mouth moved slightly, signal luffy to continue.
"What keeps you going?"
Had it been any other question, Zoro might have refrained from speaking.
But this question...
Enduring intense pain, Zoro lowered his head, gazing at the sword Wado Ichimonji in his hand, displaying a resolute smile.
"Because I once made a promise to someone. I promised her that I would become the world's greatest swordsman!"
As he spoke, Zoro seemed to drift back to a few years ago...
Under the starlit sky, the girl sat beside him, clutching her knees, tearfully expressing her longing: "I envy you being a boy. I also want to become the world's greatest swordsman..."
Now that she was gone, he held onto her sword.
It carried her dream!!!
"I promised her that until I fulfill that promise, I..."
With a heavy sigh, Zoro's face grew paler, almost devoid of color, yet he still bellowed desperately with all his might: "... will never... fall!!!"
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