Pirate: It’s not a phantom beast, it’s a phantom god!

Chapter 365 The arrow is on the string
"This is just a warm-up."

Da~da~da~
Ossi discarded the crystal weapon in his hand and began to hop around in place while doing stretching exercises.

Her white boots made a crisp clattering sound as she stepped on the cracked bluestone floor, as if she were really warming up.

"Ah, right."

Just as Ossie was contemplating whether to review the eighth set of broadcast gymnastics, she noticed the samurai staring at her and suddenly spoke up as if in casual conversation:

"If you get impatient watching from downstairs, you can come up too. There are as many as you want... After all, although that purple-haired uncle is strong, he's no match for me."

"If you all come together, it'll save some time. I'm waiting for lunch!"

Osi spoke very casually, and this arrogant attitude and tone immediately ignited the anger of many samurai.

"Hey, by the way, do you guys in Wano Country also eat raw fish and raw meat?"

"Just so you know, I don't eat raw food~ It's so unhygienic~"

"And they don't eat seaweed either. Keep that in mind when it's served later."

Thinking of the fact that Wano Country and a certain island nation are almost identical, Osei added.

"you……!"

The Wano Country samurai, who were still suppressing their anger, were even more furious upon hearing this. What did this woman take Wano Country for?
An izakaya?!
They even ordered food!
Don't eat raw food?

Raw fish slices and seaweed soup are dishes that only noble gentlemen can enjoy. How dare you complain about this and that here!

……

"Don't you like sashimi and seaweed?"

“These are rare delicacies in Wano Country. You’ll definitely like them after you try them… Besides, you’re not a good picky eater.”

Just as several samurai who wanted to defend sashimi were about to take up their swords on stage, Gyumaru's voice reached everyone's ears.

His figure reappeared from the ruins of the city wall, seemingly unharmed, and the two famous swords were now in his hands again.

"Hmm? Finally got up?"

"I thought you were planning to take a nap there and then get up~"

"Haha~ I just doubted myself for a moment when I saw that my secret technique had been so easily learned by a stranger."

Niuwan laughed, his laughter carrying little fear or apprehension, but rather a hint of self-deprecation and excitement.
"It's just a pretty face, nothing special..."

Ossie shrugged, unusually humble for once.

"The moves of you swordsmen are very strange. They are not like the simple techniques of fishman karate or Rokushiki. Instead, each move is combined with a strange and wonderful realm."

"If I only watch it once, I can only achieve a superficial resemblance... I'm still a long way from capturing both the spirit and the form."

"..."

"You mean watching it a few more times will allow you to capture both the spirit and the form?"

"Haha~ As expected of a monster, it really can't be judged by common sense."

"Afraid?"

"Fear?"

"No... it should be excitement!"

Swah——

With his twin swords crossed, Niu Wan stomped his foot hard on the ground, his wooden clogs creating a crack in the hard stone beneath his feet.

In an instant, he traversed hundreds of meters and appeared before Ossie once again.

Zheng~
The cold light appears!

Two famous swords crossed horizontally, like scissors aimed at Osi's chest!
The attack was swift as lightning and powerful as a rainbow; all the onlookers could see was a purple flash!

Whoosh—Clang!

A sharp sound came from where the twin swords crossed, accompanied by the sound of air being torn apart—Gyuumaru's slash seemed to have hit some solid barrier and stopped abruptly.

A boot with some red lightning patterns was firmly pressed against Niuwan's pair of famous swords!
The two collided, and a huge shockwave instantly swept across the surrounding area.

……

Wow~~~!

The kimono tied around Ushimaru's waist fluttered in the wind, and his bare chest revealed a wide, carefree smile. His broad, muscular back was unmarked, except for the deep inscription of the Shimotsuki clan crest.
"It's really fun!"

“Since Oden left, I haven’t encountered an opponent like you who can make me fight with all my might.”

Don't let me down!

This swordsman from Wano Country seemed to have been away from a full-fledged battle for a long time, and was now beaming with excitement...

As Niuwan finished speaking, the muscles on his arms suddenly bulged, and his arm circumference increased dramatically!

The two famous swords in his hands seemed to respond to their master's fighting spirit, emitting excited humming sounds, while unleashing their master's 'Flowing Cherry Blossom' power.

Suddenly, sword intent roared beneath Osi's feet!
……

"Disappointed? Uncle, aren't you overconfident?"

Ossie had his hands in his pockets, looking completely at ease, and his face behind the mask still wore a relaxed expression.

"Now you are the challenger."

The violent gust of wind whipped her hair wildly backward, the crimson strands licking the flames on the horizon, magnificent and beautiful.
Her outfit today was very revealing: a red tube top paired with white hot pants, and an extra-long coat on top.

Her fair thighs were exposed so openly and boldly.

Ossie has finally abandoned her earth emperor outfit of vest and trousers... but she seems to be more accepting of this simple, direct, and easy-to-move-in attire than wearing a skirt directly.

(Clothing reference)
A tremendous force came from beneath her feet, as if she were stepping on a raging tiger... but Ossie's slender thighs did not sway at all, and she stood firmly, just like a domineering and powerful red dragon.

On the soles of the boots, the gold and red Armament Haki suppressed the flowing cherry blossoms wrapped around the famous sword, preventing it from advancing even an inch!
……

"That woman actually caught Ushimaru's knife with her foot?!"

"How the hell is this done?!"

"And it seems that even Niu Wan's Ryuo has been suppressed. She can actually use Ryuo too!"

The spectators, Amatsuki Tempura and Fuyuki Rice Ball, were shocked for what seemed like the umpteenth time. Osei's strength was beyond their imagination.

They simply couldn't understand why this seemingly petite and delicate little girl was so much stronger than the enormous tengu from before.

Is this level too difficult? It feels like the game suddenly skipped a level.
What happened to the plan of defeating the Four Heavenly Kings one level at a time and then facing the final Demon King Kaido?

"What kind of monster is that girl? She's this strong, then Kaido..."

"Alright, now is not the time to discuss this."

Seeing that the two on the field had separated... Ushimaru's flying slash was kicked away by Osei, almost disemboweling the giant snake in the stands, which startled Osei into cursing loudly~
The Kang family could see it clearly, but the masked girl didn't even need to use a single hand; she simply crossed her arms and used her legs to completely pin down Niu Wan.

"Tempura, rice balls, and beef balls are no match for that woman."

"We might have to prepare to go together."

"..."

"Are you sure, Kang family?"

"Let's all attack together, right here, now?"

The two men, their expressions grim, had never expected the Kang family to make such a decision.

You see, although Osei just said that it didn't matter how many people were involved, the [Imperial Duel] has always been a one-on-one duel; I've never heard of anyone being able to bring in helpers...

Bullying the weak is something only bandits do; for warriors who value honor more than life, fair duels are always a source of pride.

If the Kang family really did that, regardless of the outcome, their political prestige as daimyo would plummet.

"The arrow is already on the bowstring; there's no going back."

"This is no longer the time to worry about samurai dignity. In this situation, we can only grit our teeth and keep going. If we can defeat Kaido all the way, then we will have succeeded."

"If we can't win..."

Kang Jia stroked the hilt of the sword at his waist and said in a deep voice:

"If we are defeated, then we will return to our respective hometowns to lie low, gather our strength, and wait for Oden's return."

"If it were Oden, he would definitely be able to defeat Kaido."

……

(End of this chapter)