Chapter 414 Luffy emerges from the venue
Chapter 414 Luffy emerges from the venue
After leaving the venue, Luffy successfully reunited with the other two. They cleverly used Kin'emon's disguise to evade the Navy's close surveillance. During their journey, they encountered Viola, the second daughter of King Riku Dold III, and together they infiltrated the royal palace.
However, their operation did not go so smoothly, and they soon encountered Pica, a high-ranking member of the Donquixote Family. Faced with Pica's overwhelming strength, Zoro decisively ordered Viola and Luffy to escape first, while he stayed behind to engage Pica in a thrilling duel.
In this fierce battle, Zorro displayed his exceptional swordsmanship and unwavering fighting spirit. Despite Pica's formidable strength, Zorro remained fearless, launching relentless and relentless attacks.
After a fierce battle, Operation OP finally succeeded, and Pica suddenly vanished without a trace. However, Zorro became lost in the enormous castle, searching everywhere for an exit.
Fortunately, he eventually reunited with Luffy and the others at King's Heroes. However, this battle also cost Zoro; he was given a 2-star bounty (2 million Berries) by Donquixote Doflamingo and became a wanted criminal in the pirate world.
Pica didn't give up. He transformed into a giant stone giant and continued his fierce battle with Zoro. During this intense fight, Zoro gradually figured out Pica's Devil Fruit ability and successfully suppressed it completely.
Finally, Zorro unleashed his signature move—the Three-Sword Style: 1080 Pounds Phoenix—severely injuring Pica. Immediately afterward, he assisted Robin, Rebecca, Bartolomeo, and the others who had delivered the Seastone key to Zorro in escaping first, ensuring the mission's successful completion.
In the ensuing battle, Zorro displayed astonishing strength, instantly defeating Pica, whose entire body was hardened with Armament Haki, with the Three-Sword Style Secret Technique: Three Thousand Worlds, showcasing his true power as a top-tier swordsman.
Just when everyone was at a loss about how to deal with the birdcage, Zoro suddenly stepped forward. He hardened his hands and sword with Armament Haki, and then, together with the others, pushed the birdcage with all his might. Driven by Zoro's immense strength, the birdcage finally began to move slowly, buying Luffy precious time to activate Gear Fourth.
When Zorro left Dressrosa, he originally intended to fight Fujitora, but after being persuaded by Bartolomeo, he ultimately chose to leave. Afterwards, the Straw Hat crew formed the "Straw Hat Grand Fleet" with seven other factions, an event that raised Zorro's bounty to 320 million Berries.
After landing on Zou Island, Luffy got separated from his crew, and Zoro and his friends searched the island for him. However, they were ambushed by Carrot. Faced with Carrot's sudden attack, Zoro reacted quickly, engaging her in a brief battle. However, the fight didn't last long, as Wanda arrived in time to stop the fight.
After learning that Sanji had gone to the marriage tea party of the Yonko Charlotte Linlin and the Vinsmoke family in order to protect his crew and resolve his family's grudges, Zoro realized that the pirate crew was facing a huge threat from two Yonko figures.
Through their interactions with the Mink Tribe, Kin'emon and his companions gradually come to understand the close connection between the political situation in Wano Country and the Poneglyphs. After careful consideration, they decide to join forces and travel to Wano Country to uncover the truth hidden behind this mysterious land.
Upon entering Wano Country, Zoro and his group proceeded cautiously, following Kin'emon's instructions. To avoid causing unnecessary disturbance and alerting Kaido and his forces, they cleverly disguised themselves as Wano Country residents, blending into the local environment.
Zorro disguises himself as a ronin, using the alias "Zorro Juro." However, as they quietly make their way forward, an unexpected incident occurs. Zorro is mistakenly identified as the murderer who tested his sword, arrested by the magistrate, and sentenced to death.
Just as Zorro was about to be executed, he suddenly reached out and, as swiftly as a ghost, grabbed the seppuku knife. For a moment, the entire scene seemed to freeze; everyone stared at him in stunned silence.
However, something even more shocking was yet to come. Just as Zorro was about to end his life with that knife, a startling truth was revealed to everyone in an instant—the real culprit was none other than the magistrate himself!
This sudden discovery stunned everyone, but Zorro, without hesitation, swung his dagger backhand, slicing it across the magistrate's throat like lightning. In an instant, blood splattered everywhere, and the magistrate, eyes wide, collapsed to the ground in disbelief.
Before anyone could recover from their shock, Zorro swiftly turned and fled the scene like a gust of wind. His movements were lightning fast, and he disappeared from sight in the blink of an eye.
During their escape, Zoro and Luffy unexpectedly meet. They exchange a glance, say nothing, and then tacitly continue their frantic run together. However, their escape is not smooth, as they encounter Basil Hawkins along the way.
Faced with Hawkins' provocation, Zoro and Luffy didn't linger. They knew time was of the essence and they needed to get rid of this trouble as soon as possible. So, they exchanged a glance and decided to temporarily put aside their grudge against Hawkins and continue running forward.
However, just when they thought they had successfully escaped their predicament, an emergency forced them to stop—Ayu had been kidnapped by Holdem's men!
The news struck Zoro and Luffy like a bolt from the blue, leaving them frantic with worry. Without a second thought, they immediately turned and rushed towards the place where Tama had been kidnapped.
When they arrived, they found Ayu surrounded by a group of fierce-looking henchmen, while Holdem stood aside, watching them smugly.
Faced with this unexpected situation, Zoro and Luffy did not hesitate for a moment. They stood side by side, their tacit understanding seemingly innate. Zoro brandished his three swords and charged into the enemy ranks like a whirlwind, while Luffy followed closely behind, using his powerful rubber arms to knock enemies away one by one.
With their close cooperation, Holdem's men were quickly routed. In the end, Zoro and Luffy successfully rescued Tama.
Having survived this thrilling battle, Zoro and Luffy continued their journey. However, their adventure had only just begun…
Amidst the fierce battle, a woman's cry for help suddenly rang out. The sound stood out starkly against the cacophony of combat, drawing everyone's attention. Following the sound, they saw a figure running desperately in the distance, closely pursued by a figure wielding a massive scythe—none other than the infamous Slayer Kamazo!
Seeing this, Zorro charged at Kamazo without hesitation, instantly blocking his path. Kamazo, seeing this, roared and swung his scythe at Zorro. Zorro dodged to the side, easily avoiding the attack, and simultaneously swung his own scythe, aiming straight for Kamazo's vitals.
However, just as Zorro was locked in fierce combat with Kamazo, another enemy—Gyukimaru—joined the fray. Gyukimaru was incredibly agile, his attacks as swift and unpredictable as ghosts. Zorro was suddenly caught in a pincer movement, his wounds multiplying.
Despite this, Zorro did not back down. He gritted his teeth, endured the excruciating pain, and continued his desperate struggle against Kamazo and Ushimaru. After a fierce battle, Zorro finally found an opening in Kamazo's defenses, unleashed a powerful attack, and successfully defeated Kamazo.
However, just as Zorro breathed a sigh of relief, he suddenly felt a sharp pain, his vision went black, and he lost consciousness. In the instant he lost consciousness, Ushimaru seized the opportunity to snatch the black sword Shusui from his hand.
During Zorro's coma, Hiyori quickly moved him to an empty hut and provided him with emergency treatment and meticulous care. Thanks to Hiyori's efforts, Zorro's condition gradually stabilized.
When Zorro finally awoke, his first instinct was to find Ushimaru and reclaim his black sword, Shusui. However, his wounds were not fully healed, making movement very difficult. Seeing this, Hiyori quickly stepped forward to dissuade Zorro, urging him to focus on recovering.
During her conversation with Zoro, Hiyori learned some news that made her ecstatic—her brother, Kozuki Momonosuke, had successfully traveled from 20 years in the past to the present, and Zoro was one of the Straw Hat crew members who came to help Momonosuke!
Hiyori was overjoyed upon hearing the news. She prepared a sumptuous meal for Zorro and took meticulous care of him afterward until he fell peacefully asleep.
However, as night fell, Hiyori suddenly felt a chill. She unconsciously hugged herself tighter, but still couldn't ward off the cold. Just then, her gaze fell on Zorro beside her. After hesitating for a moment, Hiyori gently moved closer to Zorro, and then, without realizing it, hugged him.
In Zorro's warm embrace, Hiyori gradually drifted off to sleep...
On a peaceful day, Zorro was recuperating, while Hiyori carefully tended to him. However, this tranquility was shattered by an unexpected intruder—Brook stumbled in.
The group was startled awake by the sudden disturbance. When they learned that the former Daimyo of Hakumai, Shimotsuki Yasuie, was about to be executed, they were shocked and furious. Without hesitation, they decided to go and rescue Yasuie.
However, despite their haste, they were too late. When they arrived at the execution ground, they found the Kang family already executed by the giant snake, lying in pools of blood. What angered them even more was that the surrounding crowd was laughing loudly, as if it were all a farce.
Zorro couldn't understand this behavior, and he roared furiously, "What's so funny about people dying!" His voice echoed in the air, filled with anger and incomprehension towards these indifferent people.
Upon seeing this, Hiyori immediately threw herself into Zorro's arms, weeping as she explained, "These people aren't really laughing. They've been poisoned by the failed artificial Devil Fruits, and they've lost all expressions except for laughter."
Upon hearing this explanation, Zorro's veins bulged; he felt immense hatred for Orochi's evil deeds. He resolved to kill the mastermind behind it all and avenge the Kang family and the innocent people.
Just as Zorro was about to make his move, Orochi's Oniwabanshu suddenly arrived, attempting to capture Hiyori. Upon seeing this, Zorro leaped into the air, his sword flashing like lightning, instantly felling several Oniwabanshu.
He then tightly embraced Hiyori and quickly fled the scene, leaving behind chaos and astonishment among the Oniwabanshu.
Zorro, wielding three swords, protected Hiyori as they raced all the way to the forest on the eastern outskirts of the Flower Capital. The dense and secluded forest was an ideal hiding place. Zorro carefully concealed Hiyori in an abandoned Enma Hall; though dilapidated, it offered some cover.
However, their movements were discovered by the ninjas of the "Orochi Oniwabanshu." These ninjas approached swiftly like ghosts, numerous and menacing. Zorro was fearless; he wielded his three swords and engaged in a thrilling battle with the enemy.
Amidst the flashing blades and clashing swords, Zoro displayed unparalleled agility, each strike carrying immense power. Although the ninjas outnumbered him, they gradually found themselves on the back foot under Zoro's relentless onslaught. After a fierce battle, Zoro finally defeated all the pursuing ninjas.
After the battle, Zoro and Hiyori rested briefly in the Enma Hall. Zoro looked at the exhausted Hiyori, his heart filled with concern. He told her that he was determined to retrieve the stolen Shusui from Ushimaru. Hiyori hesitated for a moment, but ultimately agreed to take Zoro to the Robber Bridge, where Ushimaru might be hiding Shusui.
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