Ch-30 We're on friendly terms, how could i have ill intentions?

Ding--Ding---Ding----

The clash of swords continued with a series of metallic clinks.

Cold light radiated from the long knives in Li Fan's and Zoro's hands, creating a dazzling spectacle of afterimages as their blades constantly collided.

Outside of this intense battle, Tashigi watched Li Fan carefully, studying his sword techniques.

She felt that the flowing water-like slashes he used were incredibly fitting for her.

Zoro, on the other hand, found himself fighting not against Li Fan but against a relentless sea.

He was like a small boat tossed by the powerful waves.

'Is the difference between us really this vast?' Zoro thought to himself, frustrated. 'Even without his [Swallow Reversal] or [Ultimate Blade Works], I can't land a single blow on him?'

As the battle raged on, Zoro's body bore several wounds, while Li Fan's clothes remained unscathed.

Zoro had known that Li Fan was stronger, but facing the reality of the situation left him feeling quite defeated.

"Zoro, what's on your mind? Losing focus in the middle of a battle is a bad habit."

As Li Fan spoke, his blade moved like a graceful serpent.

Zoro swiftly raised his sword to defend against Li Fan's attack. However, Li Fan's relentless strikes forced Zoro to backpedal.

"Water Breathing, Tenth Form: Constant Flux!"

With each spin, Li Fan's slashes grew more potent. After a series of ten spins and attacks, Zoro's defenses crumbled, and Li Fan's blade stopped just beside Zoro's head.

"Tsk, I lost again, didn't I?" Zoro grumbled.

"Don't lose heart, Zoro. You'll undoubtedly grow stronger in the future," Li Fan reassured, returning his sword to its sheath with a smile on his face.

Zoro shook his head.

"Li Fan, I've come to realize the immense gap between us, so I'm taking my leave."

"Don't rush your decision, how about witnessing some of my other sword techniques?"

Upon hearing this, Zoro's expression became instantly intrigued. Although he understood the vast difference in their abilities, the desire of a swordsman yearning for the ultimate challenge kept his interest alive.

Observing Zoro's newfound curiosity, Li Fan smiled and stepped into the open area's center. He squatted down with closed eyes, gripping the sword's hilt firmly. He assumed a posture as if drawing the sword, accompanied by rhythmic breathing.

"What...the air around this guy is quivering!" Zoro's eyes widened.

"Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunderclap and Flash!"

*Kaboom!*

There was a deafening explosion, and Li Fan's body vanished from view in an instant.

Zoro's eyes widened as he strained to catch a glimpse of Li Fan's form, but all he could see were lightning-fast afterimages dancing across the scene.

Finally, the succession of afterimages passed by a large boulder, and Li Fan came to a halt.

"How about it, Zoro? What do you think of my swordsmanship?" Li Fan turned to Zoro and asked, "If you decide to participate in the movie, I can certainly teach you this style."

With Li Fan's words, the boulder near him abruptly split into two perfect halves.

The cuts on the boulder's surface were as smooth as mirrors, emphasizing the incredible power and speed of Li Fan's strikes.

"Do you...want to teach me your sword techniques?" Zoro asked in astonishment.

"That's correct." Li Fan walked over to Zoro, "While I believe that fighting and personal experience can make someone stronger, having a skilled teacher might accelerate your progress."

"Do you think the [Thunder Breathing] swordsmanship I just demonstrated suits you well?"

Zoro paused for a moment after Li Fan's suggestion, lost in thought.

"Alright, Li Fan, let's make this clear from the start. You're offering to teach me, it's not something I requested," Zoro declared after a brief contemplation.

"Of course!" Li Fan agreed, "I teach you swordsmanship, and in return, you act in my movie. It's a deal."

"Moreover, since I'm teaching you swordsmanship, I believe you'll be able to portray your character effectively in the film."

Saying this, Li Fan retrieved the script for [Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba] and the character details for [Zenitsu Agatsuma] that he had prepared from Medusa's backpack and handed them to Zoro.

"Study it carefully, Zoro. I'm eager to see your performance."

As Li Fan envisioned the prospect of Zoro portraying Zenitsu, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"Come on, you guys, you're making it sound like you have sinister motives," Zoro said with a furrowed brow.

"Zoro, you've got it all wrong," Li Fan turned back and waved his hand at Zoro. "We're on friendly terms, how could i have ill intentions?"

"It's not what it looks like, Zoro."

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