One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 167 The World's Greatest Swordsman, Xia Nuo!
This time, thankfully, nothing went wrong.

It's definitely a wanted poster for Kuina.

The newly taken photo captures the precise moment when the black-haired, high-ponytail female swordswoman draws her sword.

The blade flashed like snow, her black hair flew wildly, and the sharp sword intent in her eyes almost burst forth from the painting.

Brannew spoke solemnly:
"Kuina is proficient in both types of Haki and has extraordinary swordsmanship. She single-handedly stopped Mr. Kake and fought him for more than an hour, barely holding her own."

"Gentlemen, you must know that Mr. Kakei is a candidate for general! What terrifying strength that is!"

"Considering that his swordsmanship this time is different from before, with each move as fierce as a whirlwind, the staff recommends changing his nickname to 'Swift Wind Swordsman'!"

"And her new bounty has been set at 777 million Berries!"

The bounty is nearly 800 million peggs.

This is a scary number.

Even among the top executives under the Four Emperors, more than half are not that high-ranking.

But... just the fact that he could fight to a draw with a candidate for general is enough to warrant this bounty.

The meeting room was filled with mist, and for a moment no one questioned it, so Brannew directly moved on to the next topic:

"Finally, let's get to the core topic of this meeting!"

"—That man! A true madman and ambitious fellow! The former captain of the Fallen Ones Pirates with a bounty of one billion Berries, the katana master Shano!"

Brannew took out the last wanted poster and slammed it onto the whiteboard!
The photo shows a close-up of the moment when Shano drew his katana and severed Rayleigh's arm.

In the pouring rain, a handsome young man with black hair walked over from a high vantage point, his indifferent expression carrying a hint of mockery, like a god looking down on all living beings.

"Having severed Rayleigh's arm and repelled Admiral Borsalino, this vicious villain who has repeatedly challenged the balance of the sea and exposed his arrogant nature, is now undoubtedly close to the world's top level in terms of strength!"

"And Donquixote Doflamingo, a former Celestial Dragon and one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, also died by this man's sword not long ago!"

"The title 'Great Swordsman' now seems too ordinary and unworthy of this person's status. After several discussions within the staff, Vice Admiral Tsuru finally gave the most suitable suggestion: his new nickname is—"

"The world's greatest swordsman, Shano!"

As Brannew finished speaking, he couldn't help but glance at the crane with a hint of admiration.

The other high-ranking naval officers quickly realized what was going on and began whispering amongst themselves. The more they discussed it, the more they felt that the nickname was truly brilliant.

This is a calculated scheme!
Among weapons, swords and sabers reign supreme.

On this vast ocean, countless powerful swordsmen dream of winning the title of "World's Greatest Swordsman".

Just when the other party has already escaped the paradise and is about to enter a new world, to give them such a title is simply to arouse their hatred.

Countless swordsmen would consider him a thorn in their side.

Perhaps even the real "World's Greatest Swordsman," Hawkeye Mihawk, will be alarmed...

That guy is nominally a Shichibukai, an ally of their Marine Headquarters, but he's practically untouchable and has never participated in the Shichibukai meetings in recent years.

If a mere, free nickname could make him so eager to personally hunt down Xia Nuo... then that would be a huge win.

Amidst the admiring gazes of the crowd, Crane's expression remained calm and composed; he simply picked up his sake cup and took a sip of sake.

"It seems everyone agrees. So, the nickname is settled. As for the bounty, the preliminary amount is—"

Brannew took a deep breath and slammed his palms heavily on the table:

"19 million Baileys!"

…………

Wano Country, Onigashima.

"What do you mean by saying this newspaper contains content I care about and I have to read it?"

A massive figure, just awakened from its slumber, rubbed its bloodshot eyes and looked down at the throne with an unfriendly expression.

"Does that kind of thing even exist? Hey! Quinn! You know the price for disturbing my afternoon nap, right?!"

"It's just taking a hit from a spiked club!"

Queen handed over the newspaper with a grin, "Brother Kaido, you'll see when you take a look."

Kaido yawned and casually took the newspaper, but as soon as he unfolded it halfway, his pupils suddenly contracted and his drunkenness vanished instantly.

"Uro ro ro ro ro!!!"

He jumped to his feet, his maniacal laughter shaking the entire castle. "That kid's still alive! What a pleasant surprise! He made the Marine Headquarters lose face again... This is double happiness, isn't it? Hey, Quinn! What are you standing there for? Go and start the banquet! I'm going to have a good drink!"

Is this really the reaction?

Tsk.

Last time, he was so enraged by Xia Nuo that he jumped out of the castle and chased after him for thousands of miles.

But this time, he's all smiles because Xia Nuo is still alive, and he wants to throw a banquet to celebrate?

"..." Quinn shook his head.

All I can say is... this is Kaido, the boss!
His focus has always been different from others; he's more concerned about changes in the other party's bounty.

"The world's greatest swordsman has a bounty of 1.98 billion Berries..."

That's a scary title.

His bounty is also much higher than his own and King's. It seems that Whitebeard and Charlotte's family don't have any officers with bounties at the same level.

Quinn couldn't help but touch his thick chin.

So, putting aside those old fogies who are hiding their true identities and gradually being forgotten by the times, this kid's bounty, looking at the entire New World, seems to be higher only than that of the Four Emperors themselves.

Doesn't it mean...

This guy is now truly the number one person below the Four Emperors?

……

On a deserted island in an unnamed sea area.

A group of seemingly insignificant pirates were searching for something all over the island, while two apprentices with a bounty of 1 million were keeping watch from a high vantage point.

On the large rock, a middle-aged man with red hair was holding a newspaper and reading it with great interest.

"The world's greatest swordsman? It seems that guy has really infuriated those guys at Marine Headquarters, to the point that they've resorted to such underhanded tactics!"

Shanks laughed heartily, "I wonder how Mihawk will react when he sees this!"

He enjoyed reading the entire report, especially the close-up of Kizaru's distorted face on the cover, which made him laugh so hard he almost passed out when he first saw it.

As for Mr. Raleigh...

Why did you end up fighting with that kid?

That's strange. Could it be that they've also gambled something on the new era?

Shanks scratched his head and glanced subconsciously at his shoulder.

……

Totland, the land of many nations.

"Mama mama mama!!!"

The obese figure on the huge sofa tossed aside the newspaper. "Just do as I say, Katakuri! How can we not try to win over such an exceptionally talented young man!"

"Well, to be honest, this kid isn't bad looking. It's making me want to take matters into my own hands..."

"Katakuri, help me think of one of my precious daughters who would be better suited to marry that boy. Don't even mention those who are too ugly; they'd be a disgrace to the family and would definitely be rejected!"

"Hmm... Castard? He's a bit too old, but some young people do like older men, don't they? He could be a backup option..."

"Smoothie isn't bad either. That girl is always so willful. Go and try to persuade her, see if she's willing to marry him." The fat figure above seemed to be getting interested, and kept rambling on to himself.

And below.

Katakuri narrowed his eyes slightly and remained silent.

Using his sister as a tool for arranged marriage again...

This is going on and on, it's really annoying.

but.

Compared to many ill-arranged marriages, he really didn't want to object this time.

That guy is indeed incredibly powerful, possessing the ability to change the world order.

Moreover, a man who can keep his two younger sisters by his side at all times to protect them can be considered trustworthy.

"I'll talk to Smoothie, Mom, don't worry."

He finally nodded and spoke in a deep voice.

"This is the Katakuri I love, oh my god!!!"

……

Frost Moon Village.

On the highest mountaintop on the island, two boys sat on the grass, surrounded by newspapers scattered on the ground.

"It's only been a little over six months..."

The green-haired boy gritted his teeth, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, his eyes filled with resentment.

"That Kuina girl, she can already fight a Marine Admiral to a draw? It's only been a little over half a year, and she's already so famous. I'm so jealous of her!"

"Damn it! Back in the dojo, I could hold my own against her, but now the difference is so huge! Waaaaah! I'm so annoyed!"

He kicked a nearby tree trunk in a fit of rage, snapping the large tree in two.

"She's an admiral substitute, you idiot moss-head. Besides, didn't you lose to her over five thousand times? How can it be considered a back-and-forth battle?" Sanji wiped his sword and said disdainfully.

"You're so noisy, you curly-browed devil! I'll kick you to death if you don't!"

"With your mediocre legwork, you think you can do that? My One-Sword Style swordsmanship is no joke either!"

The two started arguing again. They both practiced both swordsmanship and leg techniques, and they were used to belittling each other's skills.

However, to be honest, Zoro mainly uses dual-sword style swordsmanship, and Sanji also focuses on leg techniques.

As they argued, they started fighting. By the time the sun was almost setting, they were both panting and collapsed on the ground.

"Hey, Zoro," Sanji said suddenly, gazing at the horizon under the setting sun.

"Ok?"

"Let's set sail early next year, after the snow stops."

"Huh?" Zoro was taken aback, then turned to look at Sanji. "Are you serious?"

"Nonsense! Don't you want to catch up with Boss Xia Nuo?"

Sanji crumpled the newspaper into a ball and threw it into the sea. "Kuina is one thing, but Nami and Nojiko are widening the gap between us and us. They might be able to take us down with one punch. How can we accept this!"

"Do whatever you want, but I don't want to wait until I'm an adult to officially set sail. By then, I might not even be able to see their backs anymore!"

Zoro paused for a moment, then slowly grinned, revealing a smug smile: "Just what I wanted!"

"Then let's set sail early next year, form our own pirate crew, and head to the Grand Line and the New World!"

"I want the whole world to know—"

"The future world's greatest swordsman will definitely be me, Roronoa Zoro... Ouch, that hurts! You stinky eyebrow, why did you hit me?!"

"What pirate crew! Do you want to be one of those people who burn, kill, and plunder? You should be in an adventurer's party!"

"Yes..."

……

Fishman Island.

Located directly below the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, at a depth of 10,000 meters.

If you choose to dive into the New World instead of traversing the Red Line, then this island is a necessary stop.

It is about eight or nine thousand meters below the surface of the sea.

After several days of sailing, the Shura, now at this location, is continuing to sink.

The bubble coating surrounding the hull deformed slightly under the pressure of the deep sea, but overall it still managed to maintain its shape resiliently.

Wow! Is that Fishman Island? It's so beautiful!

Nami leaned against the ship's railing, her eyes shining as she gazed at the dreamlike island in the distance, enveloped in a giant double-layered bubble.

At this depth, there shouldn't be any light.

But on Fishman Island, there is an enormous sun tree called Eve, which can absorb sunlight through its top and transmit the collected light and air to its roots through its trunk.

This enabled Fishman Island to eventually possess a complete ecological cycle system.

With its alternation of day and night and pleasant temperature, even ordinary humans can live here year-round.

at this time.

Besides the sunflower, countless glowing corals and deep-sea fish can be seen swimming along the beach, making the entire bubble look like a dream.

Several girls gathered together, completely absorbed in watching.

Xia Nuo, meanwhile, sat with his legs crossed in the open-air kendo dojo on the second floor, looking around at the scene before him while playing with a purple Devil Fruit.

The surface has a bunch of snail spiral patterns, and its shape is somewhat like a pineapple.

This Devil Fruit was naturally the one he discovered at the auction house when he rescued those slaves; it was the one that corresponded to the detection radar.

The thing had rolled under the stage, and was completely blocked by wooden boards on three sides.

If it weren't for the fact that there was a very short dwarf among the slaves, and Shano had to bend down and squat on the ground to remove the explosive collar from him, he really wouldn't have noticed.

can only say……

Good deeds will be rewarded.

Or perhaps it can't even be considered a good reward?

Xia Nuo glanced at Robin, and at first glance, he thought this fruit was the extremely rare Logia-type Dark-Dark Fruit.

But after asking this encyclopedia-like older sister, I learned that it is actually a Zoan-type Devil Fruit that rarely appears in history—the Fly Fruit.

Its pattern is slightly different from that of the Dark Fruit, but the difference is so small that it is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish it except for professionals.

Will I turn into a fly...?

Red-headed or green-headed? Adult or larva?
It's disgusting no matter how you look at it, no wonder this fruit can't be found in the Devil Fruit encyclopedia and has no presence in history.

Those who eat this Devil Fruit would probably be ashamed to reveal their abilities.

"What use is it..."

Shano shook his head, about to casually put the Devil Fruit away, when Smoker's voice suddenly rang out beside him:

"Hey boss, look over there, what's that flying on that ship... looks like Whitebeard's flag?"

(End of this chapter)