Vol. 04 Ch. 47 – Tobu Zangeki

Arthur's battle with Koushirou had already begun, but only Hancock, Robin, and Baby-5 could use the Kenbunshoku Haki to cleary watch the battle. Arthur and Koushirou started the fight using only basic sword techniques like during training.

Zoro: "We are too far away to see them, shouldn't we go down and come closer so we can see the battle?" Zoro who wanted to see his teacher fight a little disappointed.

Hancock: "If it's closer than this, maybe you could die." Zoro could not believe when he heard Hancock's words but his teacher would not have left him here if there was no reason.

Kuina: "But indeed we cannot know the condition of their battle from here." Kuina also wants to know the abilities of her would-be captain.

Robin: "They are still warming up using only basic sword techniques."

Hancock: "As Robin said, you will know the reason why you were asked to look the battle from here after a while. And Kuina, we will continue the journey tomorrow morning so have you made your decision? " Hancock asked Kuina after confirming Robin's words about Arthur's battle conditions.

Kuina: "I've made my decision and accepted your invitation, but I don't yet trust you all fully although I am grateful that you have saved me. I only believe in Sugar and Koala, from both of them I heard the story about ART Pirates. If you attack innocent citizens, then I will get out of the crew, until then, I will become a Pirates ART crew so Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu. " Kuina conveyed her decision and position and then bowed slightly to her seniors.

Hancock: "Yes, as long as you are not afraid to fight the world then you will be very suitable to join us. Sooner or later you will have a fugitive poster, whether you deserve it or not and you will know why we want to fight a world led by a World Government. " Hancock nodded and was satisfied with Kuina's answer.

Sugar + Koala: "Welcome, Kuina." Sugar and Koala immediately stood up to squeeze Kuina.

Law: "He hasn't officially joined before the captain agrees." Law ruined the atmosphere and was ridiculed by Sugar and Koala.

Baby-5: "Their battle is getting hotter. Please sit while watching the fight of young master Arthur. " Baby-5 has finished making simple tables and chairs from large tree trunks for all of them to use.

Hancock: "Monet, please bring drinks and snacks from Athena."

Robin: "Don't forget some of the books on the table."

Monet: "Yes, yes."

Monet disappeared from his place and a short knife appeared at Monet's place before making Kuina and Zoro surprised. But they were even more surprised after Monet reappeared with Hancock and Robin orders in both hands. Meanwhile, Arthur and Koushirou became more serious in the fight.

Arthur and Koushirou who only used basic sword techniques before could not be seen from Kuina's place. Although these basic techniques are very useful for Kuina if she can watch it. A sword user will be very happy if he or she can see a swordmaster showing his basic abilities so they can learn them. And this can also help Arthur to improve his ability in the sword, he will not waste this opportunity. He continued to use his abilities until he felt gaps and flaws in his techniques so he can improve his technique. In his heart, he was very grateful to Koushirou.

Koushirou: "Looks like your heart isn't as chaotic as yesterday." Koushirou who fended off Arthur's attack began to open up the conversation while fighting.

Arthur: "You could say like, I forgot my original reason to sail on the ocean." Arthur who continued to attack and dodge also replied casually.

Koushirou: "Hoo ... if I may know, what is that?"

Arthur: "Enjoy the contents of this world with my wives." Arthur's answer made Koushirou smile slightly.

Koushirou: "That must be fun. But it is time for us to be a little serious. "

Koushirou's aura and eyes began to change, from calm like a deep-sea that could drown anything to a blazing fire that was ready to scorch anything until only ashes remained. They began to use fast footwork and the Flying Slash Attack allowed Kuina and the others to know the battle situation.

Kuina: "So this is called Flying Slash Attack, a projectile attack that can be carried out by a swordsman."

Zoro: "Flying Slash Attack? How can a sword produce attacks like this? " Zoro was amazed and confused about the attack he saw and Kuina's words, if he did not see it directly then he might not believe it.

Hancock: "You still need a lot of practice so don't think too much, after successfully cutting the iron easily then you can start to think of Flying Slash Attack."

Zoro: "Cutting iron ..." Zoro muttered after hearing Hancock's words, he wondered if he would be able to.

Although Arthur and Koushirou fought on the grass field, their Flying Slash Attack made the forest around the grass field begin to razed to the ground. And this all happened before they added Haki to their attack. Koushirou felt himself getting older and his ability to use the sword began to decline.

Koushirou: "Sigh ... nothing can beat time."

Arthur: "I also know other people who have the same feelings as you." Arthur commented on Koushirou's sentence and made the strongest person in the world who was in another part of the world sneeze.

Koushirou: "We should increase our battle level, I'm afraid that I can't accompany you until your stamina runs out."

They both start using their Haki. The clash of their swords grew louder, their Flying Slash Attack grew stronger, and their movements became sharper. Kuina and Zoro who saw the Flying Slash Attack almost reached the cliff before fading made their hearts beat fast, although the attack did not reach them but the pressure from the Haki used by Arthur and Koushirou made them a little depressed. As for members of the ART Pirates, just stay calm and enjoy the snack and tea on the table. They knew how strong Arthur was so they were no longer surprised. But they were a little surprised because Koushirou, who looked so calm and weak, could match Arthur's power or even stronger in some aspects of the sword. During this time Arthur only used the strength of his body, Haki, and sword skills, he did not use the power of his devil fruit at all.

Koushirou: "We should end this fight immediately. Don't make them wait any longer. " Koushirou wanted to immediately end their battle that had lasted more than an hour.

Arthur: "All right."

Koushirou stood up straight with both hands holding Dojigiri who was held high above his head preparing to swing it down, while Arthur also prepared by crossing his arms down in preparation to swing Komainu up. They swung their swords together so at the same time they make a large red Flying Slash Attack and two black cross-shaped Flying Slash Attack clashed violently, from the top of the cliff where the others were sitting leisurely feeling the shock waves that made Kuina and several others fall from their seats.