Chapter 530

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"What incredible sword intent…"

Zoro gazed at Wado Ichimonji, then at his other three blades, feeling the surging, explosive sword intent emanating from them.

It felt as if he could slice the heavens and earth apart with a single draw.

"Zoro! Watch out behind you!"

At that moment, Brook shouted anxiously.

A massive tentacle was whipping towards him from behind at high speed!

Sensing the danger, Zoro immediately turned around and swung Wado Ichimonji to block it.

But as soon as his blade touched the tentacle, it cut through it like tofu.

The severed tentacle flew over Zoro's head, crashing into other tentacles before plummeting to the ground.

"…Ah."

Seeing this, Zoro froze for a moment.

He had attacked these tentacles before, and even when he went all out, he could only leave deep gashes – he was never able to sever them completely.

But now, without even using his full strength, he had sliced right through one.

He couldn't help but be stunned.

"This is the power of a divine weapon. Your blades are now the strongest weapons capable of harming even gods, possessing unimaginable destructive force."

Holryst's voice echoed from within the blade.

Zoro was startled, then overjoyed.

What swordsman didn't dream of wielding such powerful weapons?

Realizing his swords had become this sharp and strong made it impossible for him to remain calm.

"And Zoro-sama, now – release your Zanpakuto."

Holryst continued.

"Alright."

Zoro drew Ashura.

"All life is suffering; I am Ashura – sever all things, Ashura!"

As his words fell, his Zanpakuto released its Shikai, transforming into an even larger blade.

Whoooooosh…

The next moment, an overwhelming spiritual pressure erupted from Zoro and his Zanpakuto.

His Haki also surged in response!

"Ughhhh!!!"

Zoro felt an unimaginable power bursting from within, almost too much to bear.

It wasn't just his body; even his soul felt strained.

He nearly screamed out, drenched in sweat.

Huff… huff…

He struggled to stand, almost collapsing to his knees.

Breathing heavily, he desperately tried to control the rampaging power within.

"This is… my power? I've released Shikai many times before, but it's never been like this!"

Zoro stared at his body in shock, unable to comprehend the immense strength hidden within.

"This is the enhancement of your Zanpakuto after becoming a divine weapon. It's drawing out even more of your potential. I've also discovered that it can be strengthened further, but I'll explain that later."

Holryst continued calmly.

"Hahahahaha!!! This is amazing!"

Feeling the torrent of power within, Zoro threw back his head and laughed, overwhelmed with excitement.

"This potential means I still have so much room to grow… it makes me so happy knowing I can become even stronger."

More than having powerful weapons, what pleased Zoro most was realizing his own limitless growth.

True strength came from within.

He then gripped Sandai Kitetsu in his left hand, Ashura in his right, and clenched Wado Ichimonji between his teeth.

"Let's do this, Holryst."

"Yes! Let's go wild and slaughter all these disgusting tentacles!"

Holryst's voice grew sharp and excited at the end, revealing her second personality.

"Three-Sword Style…"

Zoro slowly took his stance.

Over ten massive tentacles were approaching, preparing to strike him all at once.

Many people screamed in fear and despair.

But only Zoro remained calm, fully focused on his technique.

"Three-Sword Style: 1080 Pound Phoenix!"

He swung all three swords with full force, unleashing a colossal black sword slash!

The slash twisted through the air like a black dragon, spiraling and tearing through all the tentacles it touched, cutting them into pieces.

The violent winds swept the severed tentacles down to the ground below.

"Ahhhhh!!"

"He got even stronger all of a sudden!"

"Zoro is amazing!"

"He really is the second strongest of the Straw Hats… he's this strong!"

Everyone was stunned, unable to believe their eyes.

These tentacles they couldn't even injure were being cut apart effortlessly by Zoro!?

"That moss-head… when did he become this strong…"

Sanji was the most shaken.

He stared at Zoro's back, wide-eyed.

As one of the Monster Trio, besides Luffy who was in his own league, he always saw Zoro as his rival in strength.

He thought with his Eight Gates technique and Whirlwind Iron-Cutting Kick, he wouldn't lose to Zoro.

But seeing this display of power, he felt immense pressure.

If he were hit by that attack, even with his modified human genes awakened, it probably wouldn't save him.

"Damn it… it must be because of that Valkyrie girl! Damn moss-head, why does he get such a cute girl as his reward, and she even turns into a weapon for him… that's not gentlemanly at all."

Sanji quickly understood what had happened and burned with jealousy and envy.

He also wanted a Valkyrie as a reward!

Zoro, meanwhile, had no idea what Sanji was thinking, nor did he care. He was fully focused on clearing the tentacles.

"Three-Sword Style: 1080 Pound Phoenix!"

The black dragon-like slash cut all the massive tentacles into countless pieces.

And it didn't stop – any tentacle that came close was shredded instantly.

For now, the platform was free of threats.

By the way, earlier some tentacles had spewed out hordes of Type-1 creatures, aiming to drop them onto the platform.

But Nami had used her Sky Dragon Slayer Magic to conjure violent winds, blowing them all away to the ground below.

No chance of landing on the platform.

"Huff… finally, we can catch our breath."

Usopp gasped in relief, seeing the surrounding tentacles greatly reduced.

"It's not over yet. There are still plenty of these things around the island."

Zoro said gravely, looking towards the other giant tentacles across Sabaody Archipelago.

There was no room for complacency.

RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE!!!

ROOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR!!!!!

Suddenly, the island and ocean began shaking even more violently, and from deep beneath the sea came a roar far deeper, heavier, and more terrifying than any Sea King.

(End of Chapter)

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