Chapter 28: Tashigi, My Sword is Named Zangetsu

"Not enough reasons? Then simply create enough reasons.

If simply requesting a duel with Tashigi, each using their own named swords, she might not agree.

But what if she sees the swordsmanship of the swordsman shadow, 'Tanjiro Kamado'?

What if Rosen promises to instruct her in swordsmanship even if she loses?

Although the Water Breathing Style of swordsmanship is not particularly powerful in the world of pirates.

But Rosen believes that this would be attractive enough for the current Tashigi.

As for revealing the matter of the Sword Enlightenment Room and the swordsman shadow to Tashigi, Rosen is not worried.

He can easily attribute it to Devil Fruit abilities.

As long as he doesn't reveal that defeating the swordsman shadow yields knowledge of swordsmanship, it's sufficient.

'The weapons shop in Loguetown still has two named swords.'

'However, simply acquiring these two named swords is not enough for the transmission system.'

'A swordsman needs to hold a named sword for some time.'

'After taking Tashigi's Shigure away, it might be possible to guide her to acquire the two named swords from the Loguetown weapons shop.'

'Then, when her strength advances and she has held the named swords for a while, I can challenge her again.'

"Hmm... I hope she won't cry when I take away her named sword for the second time."

Rosen stood behind Tashigi.

At this moment, his thoughts drifted to the scene of taking Tashigi's named sword for the second time.

"Um, is there something wrong?"

Feeling the person behind her, Tashigi turned around and looked at Nojiko and Rosen with a puzzled expression.

Rosen smiled and pointed to Tashigi's waist where her named sword, Shigure, was, and said:

"Shigure, one of the 50 Skillful Grade Blades, you have a very nice named sword."

"Do you know Shigure?"

Tashigi blinked, only then noticing that Rosen also had two long swords hanging from his waist.

Because she didn't go to the Arlong Park with anyone, she still didn't know that the man standing in front of her was Rosen.

"Of course."

"I have a deep interest in the named swords of this world."

"To be honest, I have a dream."

"What dream?"

Tashigi pushed her glasses and couldn't help asking.

"I hope to collect all the named swords in the world!"

"Huh! Collect all the named swords in the world?"

Tashigi blinked, suddenly feeling a bit similar to the man in front of her.

After all, she also had a dream of collecting named swords.

The difference between her and Rosen is that she only wants to collect the named swords that have fallen into the hands of villains.

"Yes, so, young swordsman."

"Can you wager your named sword against mine and have a duel between swordsmen?"

Rosen's mouth curled up, and he directly pulled out 'Wado Ichimonji,' which resembled the shape of a katana, from his waist and handed it to Tashigi.

"Straight blade, white-lacquered scabbard katana!"

"This... this is one of the 21 Great Grade Blades, 'Wado Ichimonji'!"

"You actually have such a named sword!"

Seeing the glittering and cold light of Wado Ichimonji in her eyes, Tashigi immediately put aside the people of Cocoyashi Village behind her.

She directly pounced in front of Rosen, her eyes tightly fixed on the named sword in Rosen's hand.

Although Nojiko found it strange that Rosen referred to Tashigi's named dagger as Wado Ichimonji, since Nami always called this sword 'Gonryumaru,' she didn't interrupt the conversation between Rosen and Tashigi.

And the person standing behind Tashigi, under Nojiko's suggestive gaze, went elsewhere.

"How about it, Miss."

"As long as you have a duel with me and win, this sword in my hand will be yours."

Seeing Tashigi's expression facing Wado Ichimonji, Rosen's mouth couldn't help but curl up.

Like it? The fear is that you won't like it!

"A duel?"

"No, no! You shouldn't be a bad person. I can't take away someone else's named sword."

"And I am very fond of my Shigure and cannot use it as a wager."

Facing Rosen's words, Tashigi shook her head repeatedly.

"I see, then how about adding this sword?"

Rosen threw Wado Ichimonji at Tashigi.

Then he pulled out his Zangetsu from his waist.

As Zangetsu unsheathed, its stern sword intent immediately caught the attention of Tashigi who had just caught Enma.

"Huh! This sword!"

Tashigi's eyes widened, and her right hand couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke Zangetsu's blade, as if caressing her lover.

"Such... such a sharp sword!"

"But... it's strange, the quality of this sword is obviously better than Wado Ichimonji."

"But why haven't I seen this sword in the named sword catalog?"

"Its quality should at least rank among the 21 Great Grade Blades."

"Um, sir, can you tell me the name of this sword?"

After carefully examining the named sword in Rosen's hand, Tashigi raised her head in confusion and asked Rosen.

"This sword is not among the twenty-one works of the Great Grade Blades."

"Nor is it any of the Supreme Grade Blades twelve works."

"But its quality is definitely not inferior to any of the Supreme Grade Blades."

Rosen's mouth curled up, and he suddenly tightened his grip on Zangetsu.

Under Rosen's will, Zangetsu's blade faintly condensed a blue-white spiritual power.

That was the precursor to its imminent release.

"This sword... is named Zangetsu!"