Chapter 30: Tashigi: Rosen, You Are Indeed a Capable One

'Is there such a common saying in the world of pirates?' Rosen shook his head, giving Nojiko a baffling look. Then, he looked at Tashigi, who still seemed hesitant.

"How about this, Miss Tashigi," Rosen suggested, his expression unchanged. "You must be very interested in swordsmanship. I, humble as I am, have studied many swordsmanship styles. If you are willing to gamble with Nojiko over the battle for the famous swords, whether you win or lose, I can share with you some of my insights into swordsmanship. I promise you, as a swordsman."

Upon hearing this, Tashigi fell into contemplation. Although she hadn't witnessed any of the three - Nami, Nojiko, or Rosen - demonstrating swordsmanship, she was quite curious about the thunderous swordsmanship described by the Navy soldiers, as well as Nojiko's water-style swordsmanship.

Moreover, as a swordsman, she also wanted to become stronger. Now that there seemed to be a very strong swordsman willing to guide her, Tashigi couldn't help but feel more intrigued.

"Hina thinks that just using words to speak is meaningless," Hina suggested, resting her chin on her hand. "Rosen, why don't you show Tashigi your swordsmanship and let her judge for herself."

If only letting Nojiko and Tashigi gamble on famous swords in a duel, Hina might not have agreed. But if Rosen was willing to teach Tashigi relevant swordsmanship, then it would be different.

Thinking of Nami's thunderous swordsmanship displayed in the Arlong Park, Hina's eyes flashed with excitement.

"Alright, since that's the case, let's show it then," Hina said.

"Miss Hina and Miss Tashigi, if you're not disgusted, why don't you come to my ship and see for yourselves? I'll be there to show you some of the swordsmanship I've mastered."

After saying that, Rosen directly put his hand on Tashigi's shoulder, casually pushing her towards the direction of the Explorer, as if he were very familiar with her.

"Hey hey hey, I haven't agreed yet!" "Don't worry, I'm just going to let you see some of the swordsmanship I've mastered, then decide later," Rosen said with a smile, lifting Zangetsu and placing it in Tashigi's hand.

"During this time, just enjoy watching my Zangetsu and the 'Wado Ichimonji' in your hand."

With two famous swords in her hand, Tashigi immediately closed her mouth, her eyes fascinatedly staring at the famous swords in her hand.

'Well, it's just to take a look, not necessarily to fight.'

Tashigi thought to herself.

"Your captain seems quite eager to get the Shigure from Tashigi," Hina said. "I heard from the villagers of Cocoyashi that you were originally an ordinary person. How did Rosen manage to teach you the swordsmanship that guides the flow of water?"

Hina walked behind Nojiko, asking with a meaningful tone.

"Captain Rosen said he likes famous swords and wants to collect them from all over the world. So he would be so persistent about Tashigi's Shigure," Nojiko replied with a smile, skillfully responding to Hina's inquiries.

"In fact, I think Miss Tashigi's agreement to duel with Captain Rosen, even if she loses, the benefits will outweigh the losses," Nojiko continued. "After all, Captain Rosen really has insights into swordsmanship. Of course, I'm just a newcomer to swords. My judgment may be flawed."

After saying that, Nojiko nodded to Hina and quickly caught up with Rosen and Tashigi.

"Hoo..." Hina exhaled a puff of cigarette smoke. "Hina is very interested!"

She extinguished the remaining cigarette and followed suit with interest.

Explorer, Sword Enlightenment Room.

"It's surprising that there's so much space here," Hina exclaimed, looking at the spacious surroundings from outside the Sword Enlightenment Room.

"This is a space I opened up with my abilities, nothing to be surprised about," Rosen said casually, waving his hand.

"Is it... Devil Fruit ability?" Hina frowned.

Rosen didn't answer Hina's question. It was what he hoped to see if the other party thought it was a Devil Fruit ability.

'System, activate the demonstration function of 'Novice Swordsman Challenge Permission'!

[Ding! Challenge activated!]

[Challenge swordsman, Tanjiro Kamado.]

[Challenge swordsmanship style, Water Breathing, Sun Breathing.]

As the system's voice fell in Rosen's mind, in the arena of the Sword Enlightenment Room, a young swordsman with a scar on his left forehead, wearing sun-shaped earrings, wearing a Demon Slayer Corps uniform with a checkerboard pattern, and holding a sword appeared in the center of the arena.

"What is this?" Hina looked at Rosen in confusion.

"This is also my ability," Rosen said calmly. "He will demonstrate some of the swordsmanship I possess."

"This is also your ability? Hina doesn't understand," Hina stepped forward, standing just one step away from Rosen, staring directly at him as if trying to see through him.

Rosen sniffed, with Hina so close, he could even smell the scent of perfume coming from her.

Rosen lowered his head, his gaze sweeping past Hina's fair chest, which was difficult to hide under the red uniform, and fell on Hina's face, with a cigarette in her mouth.

"The Devil Fruit itself is quite mysterious, and it's normal for Captain Hina not to know about it," Rosen said. "But compared to this, let's take a good look at the young man opposite, demonstrating swordsmanship."

"I can't keep him around forever."

Rosen lied without changing his expression.

Kidding, there were so many Devil Fruits in the world of pirates. Rosen didn't believe that anyone could know the characteristics of every Devil Fruit. If everyone knew, then the Dark-Dark Fruit, the most special of all the natural Devil Fruits, wouldn't have only been pursued by Blackbeard.

Hina frowned, and just then, the sound of Tanjiro Kamado demonstrating the Water Breathing swordsmanship came over.

She had no choice but to temporarily give up and turned her head to look in the direction of the center of the arena.

"Water Breathing, First Form, Water Surface Slash!"

Tanjiro Kamado swung his sword quickly from left to right, creating a horizontal wave.