Chapter 139: One Strike
The level of flying sword slashes that Brook just casually unleashed—something even a seasoned swordsman would need time to charge up—startled the general of Wano Country more than a little.
Could Brook actually be a great swordsman? After all, only a true great swordsman could swing so casually and still send out sword energy that stretched for a hundred meters.
In truth, this was the natural ability of the Shichiseiken. Even in the original story, Saga—a one-armed swordsman—could carve sword scars kilometers long. With Brook’s current strength, it was no surprise that his casual slash carried such power.
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Seeing everyone’s attention shift toward Brook, Golden Lion Shiki was feeling a bit sour. Did he really have to steal the spotlight like that? Since when could showing off look so effortless and cool?
"Brook, aren’t you just bullying kids at this point? Was it really necessary to let out that level of sword energy? That kid looks like he only just came of age! Weren’t we supposed to ease him in, let him learn a bit of Ryuo Haki first?"
Hyougoro, body still ablaze, broke out into a cold sweat at the terrifying sword aura. He thought to himself,
I’m just an 18-year-old street gang boss... was that really necessary?!
Was Brook trying to kill him because he refused Brook’s earlier offer? Or was it because his underlings mouthed off and this was payback?
There was barely any time to react as Hyougoro crashed into the hundred-meter-long sword aura. Even Brook felt he’d gone a bit overboard.
A mournful shout rang out with a loud impact. Hyougoro was sent flying, crashing into a pile of rubble. His katana shot up into the air and stabbed into the ground.
"I really didn’t mean it! That was just a casual swing—I didn’t even use any strength! I didn’t expect him to be that weak!"