Buzz!
A flash of sword light!
A swirling whirlwind-like flying slash flew out from the blade of Zangetsu, smashing into the isolation glass, causing it to buzz loudly.
"Interesting, even though I only obtained the current stage of Zoro's swordsmanship."
"But my swordsmanship realm has improved. As long as I develop along Zoro's three-sword style, I can still develop sword techniques that he will possess in the future."
"The next time I see him, I'll use the sword techniques that only his future self could master against him."
Thinking of the possible expression Zoro might have at that moment, Rosen couldn't help but smirk.
[Host: Rosen]
[Age: 25]
[Weapon: Zangetsu]
[Health: 1612, C-level]
[Swordsmanship Realm: Sky-Cutting (Intermediate)]
[Special Abilities: Basic Armament Haki, Basic Observation Haki]
[Swordsmanship Styles: All Breathing Techniques, Zoro's Three-Sword Style]
[Items: D-rank Nutrient Potion x10, C-rank Nutrient Potion x8]
"My swordsmanship realm has indeed improved."
"My health has increased by 12 points."
"Even though a battle can't compare to training in the gym with nutrient potions."
Glancing at his personal attribute panel, Rosen opened the glass door of the arena and walked out.
"Mr. Rosen, you're amazing."
"Mr. Rosen, wasn't the person you just fought with your comrade?"
"How could you kill him?"
Nami, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately ran over and took out a handkerchief from her skirt pocket to wipe the sweat from Rosen's forehead.
She had originally hoped to bring Rosen and Rengoku Kyōjurō to Cocoyashi Village together.
But she didn't expect Rengoku Kyōjurō to be defeated by Rosen with just one strike.
"That wasn't a real person."
"It was just a shadow of the person used to hone my swordsmanship."
Rosen shook his head and said.
"A shadow?"
Nami tilted her head, recalling the appearance of Rengoku Kyōjurō just now.
"But except for the lack of expression, the Rengoku Kyōjurō just now looked like a real person."
"Just treat him as a model," Rosen patted Nami's shoulder. "Just like the nutrient potions I mentioned to you earlier."
"Fighting with swordsmanship masters' shadows is also a way for me to become stronger."
"Nami, the gym has its function, and so does the arena we're in now."
"I defeated him just now, but it caused me to level up again."
"Now I've become even stronger."
Upon hearing this, Nami couldn't help but size up Rosen, trying to see if he had truly become stronger.
However, she knew nothing about swordsmanship and couldn't determine Rosen's level of swordsmanship and that it had reached the Sky-Cutting realm.
"By the way, Nami, do you have something to tell me?"
Rosen turned his head and looked at Nami's eager expression, silently feeling that she had something to say to him.
Indeed, after wiping the sweat from Rosen's face.
Nami smiled and said, "Mr. Rosen, you're really amazing."
"You said before that you were going to Loguetown, right?"
"I can take you there."
"But before that, why don't we go to Cocoyashi Village first."
"I got news that the pirate Arlong, with a bounty of 20 million berries, is on the island where Cocoyashi Village is located."
After finishing her words, Nami looked at Rosen expectantly.
"Nami, do you want to bring me to Cocoyashi Village and then take down the Arlong Pirates?"
Rosen asked.
"Yes, Mr. Rosen."
Nami nodded heavily and said, "That's 20 million berries."
"As long as you're willing to pay me a little berry as sailing expenses."
"I promise I can take you to Cocoyashi Village quickly."
With that, Nami's eyes were full of anticipation.
After witnessing Rosen's challenge against the Sky-Cutting swordsman, Nami had a clear understanding of Rosen's strength.
It was a strength that even Arlong couldn't resist.
Standing outside the arena of the arena, she couldn't feel the specific temperature of the flames generated by Rosen's sword.
But just by seeing the speed Rosen displayed and the images created by his sword strikes, she was sure that Rosen was stronger than Arlong.
At the same time, she also understood how difficult it would be to steal treasure from someone who could unleash flying slashes.
Maybe with one misstep, she would be cut down by Rosen's flying slash on the way out.
To be safe, Nami decided to take Rosen to Cocoyashi Village to directly deal with the Arlong Pirates.
Although she had initially planned to buy Cocoyashi Village back from the Arlong Pirates with a bounty of 100 million berries.
But after seeing Rosen, she no longer wanted to hand over the 100 million berries to the Arlong Pirates.
At the same time, she was worried whether she could safely accumulate 100 million berries.
If she hadn't saved up 100 million berries and died at sea, Cocoyashi Village would be truly finished!
"Rosen, you said before that you're a bounty hunter, right?"
"The bounty of the Arlong Pirates ranks among the top in the East Blue."
"How about it, as long as you ask, I'll take you there for 300,000 berries."
Nami smiled broadly, as if she was only saying this to earn berries.
It's a pity that standing in front of her was a character who knew the plot of pirates and understood her.
"Nami, do you know anyone from the Arlong Pirates?"
"How could I? How could I possibly know anyone from the Arlong Pirates, Mr. Rosen, I'm just a weak woman, how could I be a pirate."
Nami waved her hand and said seemingly casually.
"I see." Rosen nodded slightly.
Suddenly reaching out, he pulled up the sleeve of Nami's left arm, revealing the tattoo of the Arlong Pirates inside.
"The tattoo of the Arlong Pirates. Nami, do you still want to say you don't know anyone from the Arlong Pirates?"
"This...I'm not...that..."
Rosen's sudden movement completely broke Nami's calmness.
She kept retreating, her mind rapidly turning, trying to come up with excuses.
If someone from the Arlong Pirates wanted to take someone else to their territory, it was likely a trap.
Nami understood that if Rosen regarded her as someone who set traps, with the strength Rosen showed, she might be killed.
"You don't need to find excuses, Nami."
"In my room, when you saw Arlong's bounty, your expression was obviously different."
"My eyes are sharp. Some things, I see them clearer than you think."
Rosen looked at Nami's eyes calmly.
Hearing this, Nami's panic grew even stronger, feeling her mind in chaos.
Rosen didn't say anything more, just walked out of the arena, quietly looking at Arlong's bounty notice on the desk.
After a few minutes, Nami walked out of the arena and came to Rosen's side.
"Mr. Rosen, please help me. I'm willing to pay you 10 million berries to hunt down the Arlong Pirates. Is that okay?"
Nami lowered her head, in order to avoid Rosen misunderstanding that she was from the Arlong Pirates.
She decided to take out a small part of the berries requested by Arlong and give them to Rosen.
And she began to slowly explain the relationship between herself and the Arlong Pirates.
Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!
Creation is hard, cheer me up!