Pirate: Hades! ( One Piece)

Chapter 305: John vs.Hot Spring Ghost - Shocking Move

The third battle was Captain John versus "Hot Spring Ghost" Kirinji Tenshiro.

The members of the Roger Pirates looked at John with a somewhat peculiar and interesting gaze.

John should know he has a son; after all, Buggy was nearly one year old when the Roger Pirates rescued him.

However, he probably thought Buggy had died with "Queen" at God Valley.

And this son was actually still alive.

Roger was also considering whether or not to tell John this news.

After thinking about it, he decided to wait until Buggy was a bit older, then find a suitable opportunity.

Aside from his love for money, John's style was unrestrained, and he was incredibly ruthless in battle, coupled with his handsome appearance.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have won "Queen's" favor.

After all, "Queen" was a renowned Strongman of the Rocks Pirates and a rare great beauty.

Like Shiki, John was also a Two-Sword Style Swordsman.

Right from the start, Kirinji Tenshiro faced Captain John's fierce assault, like a violent storm.

The continuous sword flash forced Tenshiro into passive defense.

One swordsmanship move after another, interlinked, continuously suppressing Tenshiro.

While maintaining a strong offensive posture, Captain John constantly searched for Tenshiro's openings and continuously created them.

With extreme speed and technique, amidst the clash of blades, Kirinji Tenshiro only felt the overwhelming pressure, like mountains and seas toppling over.

Wanting to find an opportunity to counterattack, Captain John's offense was impenetrable.

Even if he created a tiny opportunity, Captain John would immediately disrupt his combat rhythm with a single strike in the next moment.

He might take a small step forward, only to quickly retreat directly.

Strength, Haki, John was not inferior in the slightest.

The immense pressure felt as if a single strike could take his life in the next moment.

Fighting John required full concentration and extreme caution.

Because, even amidst such a frantic assault, Captain John still maintained a powerful combat mindset, perfectly controlling his body, without revealing the slightest opening.

This was John's terrifying aspect; if it continued, the enemy would be defeated.

Fighting purely with swordsmanship, Shiki suffered considerable losses against John.

Or rather, Shiki was completely no match for John.

Just as Hades restrained the vast majority of Strongmen who specialized in Body Technique, John's fighting style also restrained many Swordsmen.

Once caught in head-on close-quarters combat with John, John would defeat you in the way he was most proficient.

When you had no way to break through John's offense, it meant you had already lost.

It wasn't until Shiki ate the Float-Float Fruit that the situation changed.

Shiki integrated his Devil Fruit Ability with Swordsmanship, and his swordsmanship style and fighting style underwent astonishing changes.

John, conversely, couldn't do anything to Shiki, feeling constrained.

This was also the main reason for their discord.

Facing John, whose combat strength was nearly at its peak, "Hot Spring Ghost" Kirinji Tenshiro undoubtedly lost.

Passively falling into John's combat rhythm would only lead him deeper and deeper.

The essence was the same; even if Tenshiro exhibited his physical technique, he couldn't change the situation.

John returned to his position with a relaxed expression, receiving cheers from the surroundings and even the entire World.

This handsome and unrestrained fighting style was bound to attract a large number of fans for John.

Meanwhile, "Pompadour" was somewhat dejected.

Throughout the entire process, he was almost completely powerless to resist.

Under such a frantic assault, how could he possibly maintain an impenetrable defense?

Ultimately, his entire front collapsed, and the numerous scars on his body were proof.

Throughout the entire process, Captain John did not use the Conqueror's Haki Infusion Technique.

This made him clearly realize just how terrifying the Monsters at the peak of the Great Sea truly were.

"Teacher, you must avenge me."

Tenshiro knelt before Genryusai Shigekuni like a child, crying and complaining.

This appearance, in broad daylight, made Genryusai Shigekuni feel extremely embarrassed.

He knew his Disciple's personality was somewhat clownish, but couldn't he pay attention to the occasion?

Coming here this time, he had intended to make the reputation of the Genryu known, and this was completely tarnishing the Dojo.

Undoubtedly, Genryusai Shigekuni was angry.

His face darkened, and the hand holding the Cane Sword loosened.

A terrifying aura erupted instantly, and a silent presence solidified the entire space around him.

"Ikkotsu!"

Boom!

Kirinji Tenshiro's entire body painfully arched.

Genryusai Shigekuni's terrifying punch, breaking through the air, created a sonic boom, erupting with a sharp, piercing shriek.

The punch deeply embedded in Tenshiro's abdomen, as if about to punch through his body.

The terrifying strength spread throughout Tenshiro's entire body, and the entire platform trembled.

"Crack, crack, crack!"

The crisp sounds were very pleasant to the ear, yet incredibly horrifying.

Tenshiro's bones shattered one by one under the terrifying strength.

The extreme and overbearing power was simply impossible to resist.

Normally, in the Dojo, he might ignore it, but outside, the strict Genryusai Shigekuni knew it was necessary to exhibit what "Family Discipline" was!

Boom!

In the next moment, Kirinji Tenshiro's figure disappeared, appearing in the Audience Stands opposite in the blink of an eye.

His entire figure was deeply embedded in the metal and rock, and he had already lost consciousness, falling into a coma.

Kirinji Tenshiro was sent flying so fast that his trajectory couldn't be seen; he appeared on the other side of the Arena as if by teleportation.

This scene unfolded in just a few seconds.

It simply stunned everyone.

It also made people fear Genryusai Shigekuni's terrifying methods; with just one punch, Kirinji Tenshiro was completely defeated.

Although this was because Kirinji Tenshiro did not resist, Genryusai Shigekuni's burst was truly too terrifying.

This punch was a terrifying strength that made everyone feel fear.

Especially the many Monsters around, they could clearly feel the terror of this "Elder".

That was absolute strength, and not just swordsmanship; even his physique and Body Technique were World's Top Tier Monsters.

Kirinji Tenshiro's physique was undoubtedly Monster-level.

Although he didn't use Haki defense, Genryusai Shigekuni also didn't use Haki.

Moreover, those close enough could feel that Genryusai Shigekuni held back; otherwise, there was no doubt that Kirinji Tenshiro's body would have been directly punched through.

Looking at Kirinji Tenshiro's outcome, some felt a chill.

The Great Sea was truly vast; today, they actually encountered such a Monster.

That terrifying pressure felt as if they saw the shadow of their former Captain, Rocks D.

Xebec.

A true opponent had appeared.

Whether it was Roger, Redfield, or others, they all looked at Genryusai Shigekuni with solemn expressions.

This was a Monster they might not be able to defeat even going all out.

However, they had not yet grown to their peak.

And this was a Sword Tournament, so they didn't know what his swordsmanship was like.

And now, they also understood who the surprise Hades spoke of was.

The Civilian World actually harbored such a terrifying Monster.

An interesting scene occurred.

Genryusai Shigekuni slowly withdrew his punch, his hands quietly resting on his cane.

And in the Audience Stands, several Swordsmen wearing clothes similar to Genryusai Shigekuni suddenly jumped out.

Pulling out a "stretcher" from somewhere, they somewhat skillfully "dug out" Kirinji Tenshiro from the metal and rock, wrapped him like a mummy, placed him on the stretcher, and left.

(end of chapter)