Chapter 308: Shiki Wins, Top 4

Chapter 308: Shiki Wins, Top 4

Finally, the sixth battle arrived, a match countless people had been looking forward to.

Shiki "The Golden Lion" and Yoriichi Tsugikuni stepped onto the Arena.

During this time, the damaged venue had been repaired by Homies.

Both knew the other wouldn't be easy to deal with.

Facing this Great Pirate renowned throughout the Four Seas, Yoriichi Tsugikuni was the first to initiate the attack.

His gaze was cold and deep, as if trying to see through Shiki.

"Clang!"

Neither was a person of many words.

This was a clash between swordsmen, with no grudges, only victory and defeat.

Right from the start, the two began an intense battle.

"Azure Sky!"

"Scorching Sun Rainbow Mirror!"

One after another, spectacular sword moves were exhibited by Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

It was truly beautiful, like a dance.

Facing him, one absolutely couldn't be deceived by the outward appearance.

Beneath the dazzling techniques lay hidden a dense killing intent.

It was ultimate destructive power, strange and terrifying.

That kind of sword intent seemed to want to annihilate everything.

To be precise, Yoriichi Tsugikuni's sword also belonged to the flame style swordsmanship.

However, his swordsmanship had long since transcended ordinary fire, taking the sun as its phenomenon.

"This is a person favored by the gods, seemingly wanting to burn everything to ash, blazing and dazzling like the sun. His talent in swordsmanship is simply enough to make people jealous."

These were the words spoken by a Great Sword Master from the West Blue after being defeated by Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

This was enough to show just how terrifying his talent in swordsmanship was.

In contrast, Shiki's swordsmanship was not so flashy.

It pursued ultimate destructive power, ultimate strength.

This kind of swordsmanship was very pure and the most common on The Great Sea.

Similarly, Shiki didn't have any special sword moves.

Every strike he unleashed was supremely powerful.

With his Devil Fruit ability restricted, Shiki still exhibited terrifying swordsmanship attainment and strength.

For Hades, who was used to Shiki's aerial combat, these were two different styles.

As for Newgate and the others, their eyes seemed to hold a hint of nostalgia, recalling Shiki from before he ate a Devil Fruit.

Back then, Shiki fought like this.

After eating the Devil Fruit, his battle style completely changed.

This also showed that Shiki was a combat genius.

In a short period, he was able to integrate his Devil Fruit ability with swordsmanship and find the battle style most suitable for himself.

Shiki also felt a similar emotion internally, as if he had returned to when he first started practicing with a sword, returning to the feeling of battle when he first joined the Rocks Pirates.

He didn't know when it started, but he had somewhat forgotten.

What others didn't know was that Shiki was also a student at a Sword Dojo when he was young.

However, his teacher was just an ordinary Sword Master.

Reaching this point was basically all thanks to his own effort.

However, he wouldn't give up easily.

"I am the Golden Lion!"

Shiki roared, and the twin swords he wielded became even more ferocious.

Since Yoriichi Tsugikuni hadn't learned Conqueror's Haki infusion, he didn't plan on defeating Yoriichi Tsugikuni using this technique.

Compared to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Shiki had a clear strength advantage.

Having fought countless battles over the years, he had a clear suppression over Yoriichi Tsugikuni in terms of Haki and physique.

In a protracted battle, the scales of victory would inevitably tip towards Shiki.

However, Yoriichi Tsugikuni wouldn't give up easily.

His special Observation Haki gave him powerful aid.

It greatly increased his perception, allowing him to predict the opponent's movements, and the opponent's actions would slow down in his eyes.

This was a powerful ability, especially in combat.

The best defense was offense.

In a head-on battle, the two could be said to be equally matched.

This battle was very protracted.

Neither was someone who would easily admit defeat.

Finally, after nearly a day and a half, Shiki successfully defeated Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

On his body, on his chest, an indelible, hideous sword scar was left behind.

The seventh battle was a completely one-sided affair.

Redfield's absolute strength, combined with mind reading art, placed him in an invincible position.

"Ghost Swordsman" Baron possessed considerable powerful combat strength, but facing Redfield, he was still completely suppressed.

Towards the end, Baron fully unleashed the powerful strength of "Devil's Hand," his body enveloped in rare demonic aura, combined with Armament Haki and sword intent to greatly enhance his destructive power.

Even so, he was still no match for Redfield.

He couldn't even injure Redfield and was easily dealt with by Redfield.

The battle, from start to finish, only lasted two hours, completely breaking the record for the fastest battle in the round of 16.

Redfield was too strong.

From the start of the sword tournament until now, he had never shown fatigue.

Even facing "Ghost Swordsman" Baron couldn't force out his strength.

The last battle was also very exciting, the battle between "Hiei" and "Sword Control Style" Hiko Seijuro.

Both used everything they had, and ultimately "Hiei" entered the top 8 with a slight advantage.

The long-lasting competition for the top 8 ended.

The eight who successfully advanced were "Demon" Roger, Zoffy, Captain John, Bylear, Genryusai Shigekuni, Shiki, Redfield, and "Hiei".

There would be three days of rest.

Before that, they still needed to draw opponents for the top 4 competition.

Under the watchful eyes of all, the match sequence was officially determined.

Captain John vs.

Bylear.

Roger vs.

Shiki.

Genryusai Shigekuni vs.

Zoffy.

Redfield vs.

"Hiei".

This arrangement was very interesting.

The three seeded candidates in Hades' mind did not face each other.

As for the fourth, it was either John or Shiki.

However, looking at it this way, John's luck was better.

Hades continued to preside over the Sky Arena.

The sword tournament had reached this point, entering its final stage.

Only seven battles remained until the birth of the world's strongest swordsman.

Aside from the final three matches, Hades had already guessed the outcome of the top 4 competition.

And the facts were just as Hades had thought.

Captain John defeated Bylear.

Roger defeated Shiki.

Genryusai Shigekuni defeated Zoffy.

Redfield defeated "Hiei".

These four great battles, especially the battle between Roger and Shiki, were extremely intense.

The two were essentially old rivals.

Even unable to use his Devil Fruit ability, Shiki was still unwilling to admit defeat.

However, it was unavoidable.

Shiki was at a disadvantage compared to Roger.

The gap in strength was not so easily bridged, and Roger wouldn't leave Shiki an opening.

The battle lasted a full two days.

Shiki was defeated by Roger.

However, Shiki also made up his mind that after the sword tournament, he would have another great battle with Roger and definitely settle the score.