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Chapter 969: Sword Saint vs. Sword Saint!
The battle between Shimotsuki Ryuma and Byrnndi World was intense, yes, intense.
After all, the former struck in anger, so every slash was ruthless.
The purple-black Blade Light, wreathed in Oni Ki, could overshadow the color of the entire Far Shore Garden with every strike.
It just didn't last very long.
Although Little Enma and Im mentioned that after Byrnndi World lost the Momo-Momo Fruit, he seriously cultivated his martial arts and Haki in the Giant Netherworld, making him somewhat stronger in these aspects compared to when he was alive.
However, Shimotsuki Ryuma, starting hundreds of years ago, had been cultivating swordsmanship and Haki in this Sea Star Netherworld with the permission of King Yama.
Therefore, the time spent cultivating was completely unequal, not to mention the huge gap in talent.
Shimotsuki Ryuma's talent in swordsmanship, if converted to martial arts, the comparable figure would be Monkey D. Garp.
Furthermore, his Haki had clearly reached the level of 'Three Colors Combined, Colorless Haki'.
It might just be that cultivating in the Netherworld for a long time caused his Conqueror's Haki to largely shift towards the nature of Oni Ki.
Simply put, Oni Ki is also Conqueror's Haki, but its nature leans more towards the strength of fear, while pure Conqueror's Haki is the strength of intimidation.
Similar, but not entirely the same.
Just like Observation Haki, besides basic sensing of auras and predicting movements, its other abilities are divided into two types: one is seeing, and one is hearing.
Perhaps, this is also the real reason why those 'Kabane Butterfly' like to stay here.
The main factor attracting them might not be the Red Spider Lily, but the Oni Ki that overflows when Shimotsuki Ryuma frequently cultivates swordsmanship.
So Byrnndi World's defeat was no accident, and his death was reasonable, considered complete soul annihilation in this Sea Star's Netherworld.
For World, whose soul was born from the Sea Star, how could this not be considered a glorious return home, like falling leaves returning to their roots?
Anyway, Im thought so.
On the other side.
Shimotsuki Ryuma coldly stared at Byrnndi World's remains, which were gradually dissolving into particles within the Oni Ki.
And as soon as these particles floated into the air, before they could return to the heaven and earth of the Netherworld, they were completely swept away by the swarming 'Kabane Butterfly'.
It looked like a tornado emitting aura surrounded World, and after about four or five seconds, the entire person was completely gone.
That's right, including his clothing, because theoretically, everything in the Netherworld is composed of Reishi.
"World Government... Hmph, sooner or later I'll make you pay the blood debt!"
Shimotsuki Ryuma, filled with killing intent, slowly returned 'Shusui' in his hand to the scabbard at his waist.
He had already learned about the tragedy that occurred in Wano Country five years ago from Shimotsuki Ushimaru and others, and also heard about Wano Country's name being abolished by the World Government from the samurai who died and arrived later.
These two things combined could be said to be true national ruin and extinction.
However, hearing Shimotsuki Ushimaru say that their Shimotsuki Clan had a branch hidden overseas, their bloodline should not be completely severed.
This was the only good news he had heard in recent years.
As for Kozuki Oden, he had also met him and felt very disappointed.
He had none of the composure and dignity he remembered of Wano Country's general, and his strength was only barely acceptable.
"Seek blood debt from the World Government?"
"Then you don't have to wait for sooner or later, now Im will turn you to ash!"
Suddenly, a voice as cold as gods and demons descended from the sky.
At the same time, an invisible yet substantial majestic might, like a towering mountain radiating faint flowing light, instantly suppressed the entire Far Shore Garden, which was twinkling with points of aura.
The swarm of 'Kabane Butterfly' that were originally dancing after a full meal were instantly crushed on the ground and completely annihilated.
However, the surrounding Spider Lily blooming with aura did not suffer the same fate; they merely slightly lowered their vibrant flower crowns.
From the outside, this zone was completely sealed off by a resplendent golden light qi wall, making it difficult to see the internal situation with the naked eye.
"Who are you?!"
Shimotsuki Ryuma suddenly raised his head and looked towards the high altitude.
At this moment, he felt an unparalleled Haki, a supreme dominance that surpassed countless living beings.
This aura was similar to King Yama's, yet different, but he couldn't articulate where the difference lay.
But most importantly, he once again felt incredible pressure and a strong sense of pressure.
This was the third time.
The first time was the 'Dragon Slaying' battle when he was alive; the sense of pressure brought by that Marine Admiral was a huge challenge for him at the time.
The second time was the show of strength King Yama gave him after his death.
To Shimotsuki Ryuma's question, the high and mighty Im did not answer.
However, the moment his cold moon-like ripple eyes met Shimotsuki Ryuma's line of sight, a lightning-like flash of inspiration instantly flashed through the latter's mind.
"You are the ruler of the World Government, the king of the Celestial Dragons, the controller of the Star Gate, Im!"
Regarding Im, Shimotsuki Ryuma, as the combat power most valued under King Yama's command, naturally knew quite a bit of information.
He just didn't expect Im to appear in this Netherworld.
Could it be that the other party also died?
That would be truly satisfying, but this strength is indeed terrifyingly strong, just as imagined!
Despite this, Shimotsuki Ryuma felt no fear in his heart; instead, he was anticipating, feeling excitement, and his right hand had already lightly gripped the sword hilt.
Because he could feel that Im was also a Sword Saint!
What does it matter if he dies, as long as he can clash with another Sword Saint in this life?
"Heh, this is an invitation for a blades duel..."
Im could also feel the fighting intent surging from Shimotsuki Ryuma.
He thought for a moment and suppressed the idea of resolving it with other means.
Although the two sides were already irreconcilable mortal enemies, the other party was, after all, a Sword Saint originating from the Sea Star.
Even if he died, he should indeed die by the blade.
Immediately, Im extended his right hand outwards. Seeing this, Little Enma, who was not far away, immediately turned back into the form of 'Yamato', transforming into a purple-gold rainbow light and flying into his palm.
"Blade Name: Yama."
The condescending Im spoke indifferently.
Hearing this, Shimotsuki Ryuma raised an eyebrow and thought to himself, "Isn't that Enma...".
However, he didn't feel conflicted at this time. Following the etiquette between swordsmen, he softly replied, "Blade Name: Shusui."
[Swish! Swish!]
As soon as the words fell, Im and Shimotsuki Ryuma almost simultaneously transformed into flowing light and rushed towards each other.
Neither side played any tricks like transforming qi into sword or using flying slash attacks.
Not only because they both understood that these were meaningless in this combat, but also because what they wanted was a pure swordsmanship competition!
Sword Saint vs. Sword Saint!
Looking back at the entire history of the Sea Star, such a spectacular scene had never occurred!
Because Im was the first person to break through the Sea Star's Sword Dao from Great Swordsman to Sword Saint, while Shimotsuki Ryuma reached Half-Step Sword Saint when he was alive and stepped into the Sword Saint realm in the Netherworld after death.
Now the two had met, and it was a fight to the death!
[Clang!!!!]
The first clash between Shusui and Yama immediately resounded throughout this Far Shore Garden, accompanied by the Underworld River and twinkling with aura.
Waves like water ripples, lap after lap.
They actually rippled open within this domain, which was nearly viscous from being suppressed by Haki.
However, this was just the beginning.
In an instant, a series of clanging sounds, so dense and rapid that it was unimaginable, like hundreds of people frantically hitting crash cymbals simultaneously, completely filled every corner.
If it were an ordinary person or someone whose strength didn't even reach the Vice Admiral level, they would basically be in danger of being shaken to death just by getting close to a certain distance.
At the same time.
The figures of Im and Shimotsuki Ryuma had long since turned into dense afterimages, entangled in the mid-air of the Far Shore Garden.
Countless blade light and sword aura, condensed with terrifying killing intent, were like two surging, roaring rivers.
Every moment, they were colliding, shattering, annihilating, and colliding again, attempting to completely overwhelm the other...
Why do I always feel like some readers can't understand the content?
Just because Shimotsuki Ryuma's Sword Saint and Haki level reached Im's level, you think their strength is the same, or even stronger than Im's?
And that reaching the same level means being the same rank?
To give an example using LOL, are Diamond V and Diamond I the same?
Honestly, although you don't complain much about this book, I really want to complain about some readers' comments.
I feel like what I wrote in the text is very understandable; some hints aren't even hints anymore, they're so straightforward.
(End of this chapter)
The battle between Shimotsuki Ryuma and Byrnndi World was intense, yes, intense.
After all, the former struck in anger, so every slash was ruthless.
The purple-black Blade Light, wreathed in Oni Ki, could overshadow the color of the entire Far Shore Garden with every strike.
It just didn't last very long.
Although Little Enma and Im mentioned that after Byrnndi World lost the Momo-Momo Fruit, he seriously cultivated his martial arts and Haki in the Giant Netherworld, making him somewhat stronger in these aspects compared to when he was alive.
However, Shimotsuki Ryuma, starting hundreds of years ago, had been cultivating swordsmanship and Haki in this Sea Star Netherworld with the permission of King Yama.
Therefore, the time spent cultivating was completely unequal, not to mention the huge gap in talent.
Shimotsuki Ryuma's talent in swordsmanship, if converted to martial arts, the comparable figure would be Monkey D. Garp.
Furthermore, his Haki had clearly reached the level of 'Three Colors Combined, Colorless Haki'.
It might just be that cultivating in the Netherworld for a long time caused his Conqueror's Haki to largely shift towards the nature of Oni Ki.
Simply put, Oni Ki is also Conqueror's Haki, but its nature leans more towards the strength of fear, while pure Conqueror's Haki is the strength of intimidation.
Similar, but not entirely the same.
Just like Observation Haki, besides basic sensing of auras and predicting movements, its other abilities are divided into two types: one is seeing, and one is hearing.
Perhaps, this is also the real reason why those 'Kabane Butterfly' like to stay here.
The main factor attracting them might not be the Red Spider Lily, but the Oni Ki that overflows when Shimotsuki Ryuma frequently cultivates swordsmanship.
So Byrnndi World's defeat was no accident, and his death was reasonable, considered complete soul annihilation in this Sea Star's Netherworld.
For World, whose soul was born from the Sea Star, how could this not be considered a glorious return home, like falling leaves returning to their roots?
Anyway, Im thought so.
On the other side.
Shimotsuki Ryuma coldly stared at Byrnndi World's remains, which were gradually dissolving into particles within the Oni Ki.
And as soon as these particles floated into the air, before they could return to the heaven and earth of the Netherworld, they were completely swept away by the swarming 'Kabane Butterfly'.
It looked like a tornado emitting aura surrounded World, and after about four or five seconds, the entire person was completely gone.
That's right, including his clothing, because theoretically, everything in the Netherworld is composed of Reishi.
"World Government... Hmph, sooner or later I'll make you pay the blood debt!"
Shimotsuki Ryuma, filled with killing intent, slowly returned 'Shusui' in his hand to the scabbard at his waist.
He had already learned about the tragedy that occurred in Wano Country five years ago from Shimotsuki Ushimaru and others, and also heard about Wano Country's name being abolished by the World Government from the samurai who died and arrived later.
These two things combined could be said to be true national ruin and extinction.
However, hearing Shimotsuki Ushimaru say that their Shimotsuki Clan had a branch hidden overseas, their bloodline should not be completely severed.
This was the only good news he had heard in recent years.
As for Kozuki Oden, he had also met him and felt very disappointed.
He had none of the composure and dignity he remembered of Wano Country's general, and his strength was only barely acceptable.
"Seek blood debt from the World Government?"
"Then you don't have to wait for sooner or later, now Im will turn you to ash!"
Suddenly, a voice as cold as gods and demons descended from the sky.
At the same time, an invisible yet substantial majestic might, like a towering mountain radiating faint flowing light, instantly suppressed the entire Far Shore Garden, which was twinkling with points of aura.
The swarm of 'Kabane Butterfly' that were originally dancing after a full meal were instantly crushed on the ground and completely annihilated.
However, the surrounding Spider Lily blooming with aura did not suffer the same fate; they merely slightly lowered their vibrant flower crowns.
From the outside, this zone was completely sealed off by a resplendent golden light qi wall, making it difficult to see the internal situation with the naked eye.
"Who are you?!"
Shimotsuki Ryuma suddenly raised his head and looked towards the high altitude.
At this moment, he felt an unparalleled Haki, a supreme dominance that surpassed countless living beings.
This aura was similar to King Yama's, yet different, but he couldn't articulate where the difference lay.
But most importantly, he once again felt incredible pressure and a strong sense of pressure.
This was the third time.
The first time was the 'Dragon Slaying' battle when he was alive; the sense of pressure brought by that Marine Admiral was a huge challenge for him at the time.
The second time was the show of strength King Yama gave him after his death.
To Shimotsuki Ryuma's question, the high and mighty Im did not answer.
However, the moment his cold moon-like ripple eyes met Shimotsuki Ryuma's line of sight, a lightning-like flash of inspiration instantly flashed through the latter's mind.
"You are the ruler of the World Government, the king of the Celestial Dragons, the controller of the Star Gate, Im!"
Regarding Im, Shimotsuki Ryuma, as the combat power most valued under King Yama's command, naturally knew quite a bit of information.
He just didn't expect Im to appear in this Netherworld.
Could it be that the other party also died?
That would be truly satisfying, but this strength is indeed terrifyingly strong, just as imagined!
Despite this, Shimotsuki Ryuma felt no fear in his heart; instead, he was anticipating, feeling excitement, and his right hand had already lightly gripped the sword hilt.
Because he could feel that Im was also a Sword Saint!
What does it matter if he dies, as long as he can clash with another Sword Saint in this life?
"Heh, this is an invitation for a blades duel..."
Im could also feel the fighting intent surging from Shimotsuki Ryuma.
He thought for a moment and suppressed the idea of resolving it with other means.
Although the two sides were already irreconcilable mortal enemies, the other party was, after all, a Sword Saint originating from the Sea Star.
Even if he died, he should indeed die by the blade.
Immediately, Im extended his right hand outwards. Seeing this, Little Enma, who was not far away, immediately turned back into the form of 'Yamato', transforming into a purple-gold rainbow light and flying into his palm.
"Blade Name: Yama."
The condescending Im spoke indifferently.
Hearing this, Shimotsuki Ryuma raised an eyebrow and thought to himself, "Isn't that Enma...".
However, he didn't feel conflicted at this time. Following the etiquette between swordsmen, he softly replied, "Blade Name: Shusui."
[Swish! Swish!]
As soon as the words fell, Im and Shimotsuki Ryuma almost simultaneously transformed into flowing light and rushed towards each other.
Neither side played any tricks like transforming qi into sword or using flying slash attacks.
Not only because they both understood that these were meaningless in this combat, but also because what they wanted was a pure swordsmanship competition!
Sword Saint vs. Sword Saint!
Looking back at the entire history of the Sea Star, such a spectacular scene had never occurred!
Because Im was the first person to break through the Sea Star's Sword Dao from Great Swordsman to Sword Saint, while Shimotsuki Ryuma reached Half-Step Sword Saint when he was alive and stepped into the Sword Saint realm in the Netherworld after death.
Now the two had met, and it was a fight to the death!
[Clang!!!!]
The first clash between Shusui and Yama immediately resounded throughout this Far Shore Garden, accompanied by the Underworld River and twinkling with aura.
Waves like water ripples, lap after lap.
They actually rippled open within this domain, which was nearly viscous from being suppressed by Haki.
However, this was just the beginning.
In an instant, a series of clanging sounds, so dense and rapid that it was unimaginable, like hundreds of people frantically hitting crash cymbals simultaneously, completely filled every corner.
If it were an ordinary person or someone whose strength didn't even reach the Vice Admiral level, they would basically be in danger of being shaken to death just by getting close to a certain distance.
At the same time.
The figures of Im and Shimotsuki Ryuma had long since turned into dense afterimages, entangled in the mid-air of the Far Shore Garden.
Countless blade light and sword aura, condensed with terrifying killing intent, were like two surging, roaring rivers.
Every moment, they were colliding, shattering, annihilating, and colliding again, attempting to completely overwhelm the other...
Why do I always feel like some readers can't understand the content?
Just because Shimotsuki Ryuma's Sword Saint and Haki level reached Im's level, you think their strength is the same, or even stronger than Im's?
And that reaching the same level means being the same rank?
To give an example using LOL, are Diamond V and Diamond I the same?
Honestly, although you don't complain much about this book, I really want to complain about some readers' comments.
I feel like what I wrote in the text is very understandable; some hints aren't even hints anymore, they're so straightforward.
(End of this chapter)
