Pirates: Rush to the Peak

It was as if it was not a weapon, but a partner that had become one with him.

At this moment, Kuro was staring intently at the giant blade in his hand, as if studying every detail on the blade after its transformation.

And the long sword named "Budu Yuhun" emitted a heart-pounding cold light in Kuro's hand.

Just then, Kuro was heard calling softly, "Budu Yuhun."

As soon as the voice fell, a ferocious face slowly emerged on the long blade.

The eyes of that face revealed an undisguised ferocity as it stared at Kuro.

Obviously, since absorbing Mergaro's soul, the aura of this sword has undergone drastic changes, becoming more brutal and violent.

Kuro did not show any surprise at the face that appeared on the blade. He just asked calmly: "The length of your blade is a bit too long at the moment. Can it be shortened?"

Before he finished speaking, the face nodded without hesitation and replied in a low and hoarse voice: "Yes, Master."

Then, the blade, which was originally several meters long, began to shrink rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, shortening to nearly one meter in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Kuro smiled with satisfaction, then gripped the hilt of the knife tightly and waved his arm gently.

In an instant, he felt the domineering energy in his body surge out like a flood that broke through a dam, flowing along his arm and into the blade.

The next moment, a dazzling light shot out from the blade, turning into an unparalleled sharp slash, whistling forward!

"Swish!" Accompanied by a crisp sound of breaking through the air, the slash crossed the sky like lightning. Wherever it passed, the air was torn apart, making bursts of sharp explosions.

There was almost no resistance as this extremely powerful blow struck the ground in front of him.

For a moment, dust flew and gravel scattered everywhere. When the dust settled, everyone took a closer look and couldn't help but gasp - they saw a bottomless gully suddenly appeared on the hard ground, as if the earth had been torn open.

This deep trench is winding and extends for nearly a hundred meters. Its destructive power is beyond imagination!

At this time, the crew members standing on the boat and watching were already stunned, with their mouths wide open, but unable to make a sound.

The whole scene was surprisingly quiet, with only the slight rustling sound caused by the breeze and the roar of waves hitting the rocks in the distance... "

"This... doesn't seem to be much different from before." The crew member beside Ah Er spoke subconsciously with a confused look on his face.

However, before he could finish his words, a strong hand suddenly stretched out from behind him without warning and clamped his mouth tightly like an iron clamp.

Before the poor crew member could react to what was happening, he was easily pulled out by the mysterious big hand like a chicken, and was probably about to face a so-called "humanitarian correction."

Kuro, who was lying on the ground, looked at the knife in his hand with a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

He stared at the blade and muttered, "Shrink it down a bit, and try to adapt it to my usual length."

"Okay, master." As Kuro gave the order, the long sword seemed to have life, making a slight buzzing sound, and then the blade began to shrink rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, the length of the sword was shortened to nearly 4.6 meters.

Kuro nodded with satisfaction, reached out to grasp the hilt, weighed it lightly twice, and felt the weight and balance of the blade.

"It's much more comfortable this time."

Suddenly, his eyes changed suddenly, and a powerful aura burst out from him.

In an instant, the black armed color domineering aura surged onto the blade like a tide, wrapping the entire long sword tightly.

At the same time, lightning flashed and flames rose. Two completely different forces intertwined together, making crackling sounds.

The ground beneath Kuro's feet could not withstand the tremendous pressure and instantly cracked into deep cracks.

"Ming Yu!" Kuro shouted, gripping the hilt of the knife tightly with both hands, then raised it high, and slashed forward with the force of thunder!

Along with this action, a blood-colored slashing energy whizzed out, like a roaring dragon, rushing towards a mountain in the distance with its fangs and claws bared.

"Ang!!!" The deafening dragon roar resounded through the sky. Wherever the bloody slash passed, the air was torn apart, forming a vacuum zone visible to the naked eye.

In the blink of an eye, it crashed heavily into the distant mountain.

"Swish!!!" As a sharp and piercing sound suddenly rang out, like lightning across the night sky, the crisp breaking sound instantly broke the silence around.

I saw an extremely sharp slash, with astonishing speed and power, sweeping across the entire majestic mountain at an angle, and quickly disappeared into the distance like a meteor across the sky.

However, just when people had not yet recovered from this shocking scene, just one second later, an earth-shaking roar suddenly came from the mountainside.

Then, something jaw-dropping happened—the mountain peak suddenly cracked without any warning, as if it was torn apart by an invisible giant hand.

In an instant, billowing smoke and dust rose into the sky like a surging wave, covering the sky and turning the entire sky gray.

When the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, people were shocked to find that the mountain that originally towered into the clouds had now lost a full two-thirds of its mountain body!

The remaining part stands there like an incomplete giant, lonely and desolate.

Seeing this scene, everyone on the boat could no longer suppress their excitement and excitement, and suddenly fell into a boiling excitement.

"Oh my god! That's so awesome!!!" Someone couldn't help but exclaim loudly, and the voice became trembling due to excessive shock.

"Is this really just a test of the sword? Such an unbelievably powerful blow, and you actually tell me it's just a test of the sword? It's unbelievable!" The other person widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

"The captain is so strong! His strength is simply invincible!" Everyone talked about it and praised the captain's powerful strength.

Unlike the ordinary crew members who were so excited that they were almost out of control, the Red Earl and other cadres seemed relatively calm.

Although they were also deeply shocked by the power displayed by the slash just now, they were more secretly surprised that this slash was not entangled with the domineering aura, but could still cause such terrifying destructive power.

Thinking of this, Ryan couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. He knew in his heart that if the domineering Haki was mixed into this slash, its power would be increased to a terrifying degree.

I'm afraid that by then, even if the captain doesn't rely on the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, the knife in his hand alone will be enough to easily destroy an island with one blow!

Just thinking about that scene gives me chills.

Just as everyone was excited and their thoughts were in a mess, Kuro smiled and contentedly inserted the Butsu-mikoto, which was emitting a mysterious light, into his belt.

Then, his figure flashed, and his feet were as light as walking on moonlight. With the help of the power of moon steps, he took off into the air in an instant like an agile bird and rushed towards the Weeping Angel not far away.

When Kuro landed steadily on the deck, the crew members who had been waiting for a long time immediately rushed over like a tide and surrounded him tightly.

One of the crew members exclaimed in amazement, "Captain, the sword you just swung was truly earth-shattering! I really thought the whole island would be split in half by your sword!"

However, before he could finish his words, another crew member interrupted him impatiently, "Stop talking! What do you mean by 'thinking' that it will be split in half? The captain was clearly showing mercy just now. If he really wanted to split the island in half, he could have easily destroyed it completely with that fierce slash just now!"

Another person nearby echoed, "That's absolutely right! The captain is just trying out his new sword, he's not here to destroy this island. You don't know anything, so stop yelling here!"

The crew member who was scolded by everyone suddenly blushed and felt extremely embarrassed. He had to hide aside in despair and dared not say another word.

At this time, Kuro waved his hand and said loudly: "Okay, guys, the knife test is over, and the result makes me very satisfied. Now, everyone quickly pack up and prepare to set sail!"

"Yes, Captain!!!" the crew shouted in unison, and the response resounded through the sky.

Then they quickly dispersed and each devoted themselves to their intense and orderly work.

Some were busy checking the ship's equipment, some were sorting out material reserves, and others were adjusting the direction of the sails... For a moment, the entire ship was filled with a bustling scene.

After the crew members gradually dispersed, Kuro took a step forward and walked towards where the Red Earl and others were.

"How is it? Everyone, did I not disappoint you?" The Red Earl looked at Kuro with a smile. His eyes fell on the Butsu Yuhun inserted in his waist and he nodded with satisfaction.

"This knife is indeed very powerful, but Captain Kuro, is it really okay for you to leave it like this? It seems like you could easily hurt yourself." Tisha said worriedly.

It turned out that because the blade had expanded, the original scabbard could no longer accommodate this huge sword, so Kuro had to use a strong belt to tightly lock the blade to prevent it from slipping or hurting himself.

"For now, I'll have to make do with this. Once we get on the Great Desolo, I'll ask Tesoro to help me find a suitable piece of wood, and then I'll personally carve a scabbard that matches this knife."

Kuro touched the sword at his waist, and a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, Enelu, who had been listening quietly, suddenly stood up and said generously: "Why bother? Can't I just make a golden scabbard for you?"

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All crew members were called together to hold a meaningful meeting on a quiet beach. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on everyone's face, and the golden glow and determination in their eyes complemented each other.

Kuro stood on a huge reef, the sea breeze gently blowing his cloak, his voice was steady and powerful: "My friends, we have just experienced a hard battle, but our victory is not accidental. It is because we are united as one, and everyone has exerted their greatest strength."

He looked around, his eyes lingering on the faces of each crew member for a moment, and continued: "However, victory is only a stop on our journey. There is still a wider ocean waiting for us to explore, and there are more unknowns and challenges waiting for us to conquer. We cannot be complacent because of a temporary victory, nor can we slack off because of it."

Vegapunk walked out of the crowd, holding a blueprint in his hand, his face beaming with excitement. "Kuro is right, we can't stop here. I have just completed a new research, which is a propulsion device that can use ocean energy. If we can successfully install it on the ship, our sailing speed will be greatly improved, and it may even be possible to surpass the pursuit of the navy."

Enelu also stood up, his eyes flashing like lightning: "Also, I have been studying how to better control my lightning power. I believe that in future battles, I will be able to provide more support to everyone."

The crew members nodded in agreement and support, knowing that only by continuous progress and innovation can they survive in this ocean full of dangers and opportunities.

Kuro raised a hand and signaled everyone to be quiet: "Very good, it seems that everyone is ready. Then, let us continue to move forward! Towards the unknown ocean, towards our dreams!"

At Kuro's call, the pirates' sailboat set sail again. They crossed the rough seas and headed for a more distant place. In the days to come, they will face more challenges and opportunities, but they believe that as long as they unite as one and move forward courageously, nothing can stop them from moving forward.

During the following voyage, the pirate group encountered an unprecedented storm. The sky was covered with dark clouds, thunder roared, and huge waves rolled in like mountains, as if they were going to swallow up the entire ship. The crew members held on to the railings tightly, with nervous expressions on their faces, but there was no sign of retreat in their eyes.

Kuro stood at the bow, his eyes as firm as iron, his voice resounding like thunder in the strong wind: "Friends, this is a test for us! As long as we work together, nothing can defeat us!"

Under his encouragement, the crew members cheered up and began to perform their duties.