Chapter 3:Power Of The Glint Glint Fruit.

"Similar to the Hydrification Technique of the Hōzuki clan... a Light Transformation Technique?"

Because the Hōzuki clan of Kirigakure Village is known for their Hydrification Technique—which allows them to liquefy their bodies—many quickly made assumptions.

"Similar to the Hydrification Technique?"

Juzo's eyes narrowed, and he stabbed the Executioner's Blade into the ground beside him.

As a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Juzo was intimately familiar with the Hōzuki clan's jutsu. The Hydrification Technique turns one's body into liquid, making physical attacks nearly useless.

But it had a weakness—Lightning Release.

Juzo speculated that Zenkichi's "Light Transformation" might have similar vulnerabilities, so he decided to test it with various elemental ninjutsu.

"Water Style—Great Waterfall Technique!"

He swiftly weaved hand seals and unleashed a massive wave of water that crashed toward Zenkichi.

In other worlds, Devil Fruit users were notoriously weak against water—but Zenkichi lacked that flaw.

Although he had inherited Kizaru's abilities through a character template, it wasn't an actual Devil Fruit.

If he later obtained another Devil Fruit-based template, he could even wield two types of Devil Fruit-like powers simultaneously.

The wave surged forward—only to pass cleanly through Zenkichi's body, which had become radiant golden light particles.

"Water Style doesn't work? Then... Lightning Style—Thunderbolt!"

Juzo formed another set of seals. A sphere of crackling lightning formed in his hand and discharged into the water-drenched battlefield.

Bolts of electricity arced across the terrain, seeking Zenkichi.

Still, Zenkichi stood in the water unmoved. The lightning passed harmlessly through his light-composed body.

"Water and Lightning... this guy really is one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Scary," Zenkichi muttered sarcastically, clearly unimpressed.

Zenkichi's "Glint-Glint Fruit" ability had virtually no conventional weaknesses. Once fully transformed into light particles, his body became nearly immune to both physical and energy-based attacks.

In the original One Piece world, even Enel, a lightning user, was immune to laser swords and energy blasts. That said a lot about how difficult it was to injure elemental-type abilities through standard means.

"Damn it! Fire Style—Dragon Flame Jutsu!"

Frustrated, Juzo fired off a serpentine stream of fire that surged toward Zenkichi.

Boom!

It, too, passed harmlessly through him.

Zenkichi lazily curled his lip. "That's three jutsu now, huh? The Seven Ninja Swordsmen really are persistent."

Fuguki Suikazan burst out laughing from the sidelines. "Juzo, looks like this one's outta your league!"

"Shut up!" Juzo snapped. "I've still got Wind and Earth Style. Don't count me out yet!"

He launched a Wind Style technique—razor-sharp wind blades screamed toward Zenkichi.

As an elite jōnin, Juzo had trained in all five basic nature transformations.

Even if some weren't his innate chakra nature, he could perform basic ninjutsu in each—though his proficiency varied.

That versatility was expected of high-level shinobi, who needed to counter elemental weaknesses in battle. Unlike genin or chūnin, elite jōnin had the chakra reserves and training to master a full range of elemental jutsu.

"Wind-style jutsu can slice through solid objects... maybe it'll work on his light form," someone speculated.

"I doubt it."

"Why?"

"Because Zenkichi isn't even dodging."

From the sidelines, Terumi Mei and Ao exchanged glances—equal parts amazement and excitement.

They'd once fought beside Zenkichi. Seeing his overwhelming strength now filled them with pride.

The other Kirigakure ninja stood frozen. No one had expected a chūnin to stand toe-to-toe with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

And win.

Zenkichi, still ignoring the attack, smiled faintly.

"Juzo... is it my turn now?"

"Speed... is weight."

"Have you ever been kicked... at the speed of light?"

He raised one leg. Golden light spiraled around his foot, forming a glowing, rotating cross-shaped halo.

"Danger!" Juzo's instincts screamed.

Zenkichi didn't waste time with taunts. He launched the golden kick—light exploded outward as it rocketed toward Juzo.

Even at just 11% of his Kizaru template's full power, a light-speed kick carried the destructive force of high-level ninjutsu.

Ninjas were typically glass cannons—massive offensive power, but poor durability. Even legends like Uchiha Madara could be brought down with the right strike.

Zenkichi's attack wasn't godlike—but it was more than enough to rival an A-rank technique.

And unlike most taijutsu users, who needed rest between big moves, Zenkichi could fire them off repeatedly. His chakra pool, amplified by the template system, was absurd.

Boom!

The kick hit like a meteor. A crater burst open. Juzo broke into a cold sweat.

Before he could recover, another flash of golden light reformed behind him. Zenkichi had used his photon body to teleport.

BAM!

A blinding kick landed squarely on Juzo's back. He flew into a tree, crashing with a sickening thud. He collapsed—injured and motionless.

"What a disgrace," someone muttered.

"You've tarnished the Seven Ninja Swordsmen's name, Juzo."

"But... for the sake of our title, I'll avenge you!"

Fuguki Suikazan cracked his knuckles with a grin.

He gripped Samehada tightly and vanished in a blur—reappearing beside Zenkichi with a heavy downward swing.

He had a reason to be confident.

Samehada could absorb chakra.

That was his ace.

All ninjutsu relied on chakra. Fuguki believed that no matter how Zenkichi transformed his body, Samehada could shred it apart.

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