Chapter 516: Oden's Test

Chapter 516: Oden's Test

Oden can tell that Zoro is not lying, but he is still being careful. So he contacts Buggy to get the information about Straw Hat Pirates, especially about Zoro's swords. Buggy can guess what happened and he can tell Oden the story right away, but he's still asking Dela to collect the information Oden needs.

"How is it, my friend?"

<Hmm, it's said that one of his swords was destroyed in Enies Lobby. There isn't any clear information on what they were doing Thriller Bark, but the kid indeed had a new sword after leaving so he must've gotten there. It actually makes sense, Oden. Moria fighting Kaido before I came and almost got entire crew wiped out. He might've stole it Kaido. can also verify if you want. The kids my Fleet Moria's Bark is our possession now. We never really bothered with only kept it, Ryoma's corpse should still be there everything true.>

"Please do. He is a very important person for Wano."

<Alright, we'll search thoroughly. But at least I can confirm that the kid doesn't lie.>

"I understand. Thank you, Buggyjiro."

"H-How is it, father?"

"He doesn't lie. It seems to be Gecko Moria's doing 20 years ago when his crew fought Beasts Pirates. I'm very sorry for my previous behavior and thank you very much, young man. You are a great benefactor to our Wano Country."

Oden bows his head to Zoro, surprising everyone there. But then the samurais follow suit and all bow to Zoro to express their gratitude.

"Wait a minute! You have been saying anything you want since the beginning. But now you surely know that I got Shusui fairly, right? Do you want to take my sword from me just because you say so? No matter what happened, I am Shusui's owner now."

"You are right, young man. We can't just take it from you. So how about a trade? Let's trade Shusui with one of my swords."

Oden puts both of his swords in front of him, surprising his subordinates. These 2 swords are also some of the best swords in the world that won't lose to Shusui.

"These 2 swords and Shusui are Meito and have the same grade. They are included in 21 Great Grade Blades, so I believe this is an equal trade."

"Hmm, well, if I can get a good sword to replace it, then it's fine I guess."

"Great, now pick the one you like."

Zoro walks forward and takes the one on the left, the sword with a purple scabbard.

"Enma, huh? Then from now on, Enma will be your sword."

Ace immediately tries to use this chance. "Hey, old man Oden. Shouldn't you train us now that we've returned a very precious treasure to your country? No need for tests, right?"

"This and that are different matters. Also, I've compensated for taking Shusui by giving Enma. Though Shusui is a national treasure, I personally think Enma is better for combat. You'll understand once you use it later."

"He looks quite familiar even though I'm sure I never saw him before."

"If my guess is right, then he should be that ridiculous man's son. Buggyjiro said his son and daughter are joining a peculiar pirate crew. There are similarities in their swordsmanship too."

"Ah, now that you mention it, they certainly look similar. Except that he doesn't have that red round nose and evil face. He also looks more handsome than his father even though there are similarities in their looks. How strange."

"Toki, you, sigh, never say that in front of Buggyjiro. He might chop you into pieces and no one can stop him."

The battle suddenly ends when Toki and Oden are still talking. The young pirates give good fights, but it's still Oden's men's victory. Only Momonosuke and Hiyori are defeated, but then the other samurais defeat Usopp & Robin who fought those 2.

Izo almost lost to Ace, but he turned the situation around after using a sword along with a pistol. Ace never saw this fighting style of Izo and he wasn't ready for it. So he couldn't see through Izo's attacks and eventually lost.

The others also gave the samurais some hard battles, but they still couldn't win. All Red Scabbards can use Ryuo a.k.a advanced haki although theirs are not as strong as Oden because they don't have Conqueror Haki. But even advanced armament haki is already very strong and destructive.

"Hahaha! You really aren't their match yet, youngsters. And there are only 8 of them. It would end much faster if all 10 of them were here."

"Damn, it seems we don't pass the test, right, old man Oden?"

"Nonono, you pass. I never said you need to defeat them. What I wanted was just to see your abilities and characters through the battles to see if you are qualified to be taught by me. No matter how strong you are and even if you managed to defeat my men, I will never accept you if your characters aren't to my liking."

"So you will train us?"

"That's right. We will start your training 2 days later. For now, you need to rest and get used to this place more while we make preparations. I hope you are also prepared to face my training because I won't hold back."

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