XX-level Hokage

Looking at Tashigi's stats, Mashiro chuckled.

Today, Tashigi was searching for a famous sword in the weapon shop as usual. After failing to find one, she went to the port to relax. Unexpectedly, she saw Mashiro flying down from the sky. Out of curiosity, Tashigi began to follow Mashiro.

"The Navy? Tashigi is really impressive," Mashiro said softly.

"No, no, I'm just an ordinary soldier now, nothing special," Tashigi hurriedly waved her hand.

"Oh, is that so? Tashigi, could you show me the way? I have some business at the Marine branch," Mashiro said calmly. "Sure," Tashigi readily agreed.

"Does Tashigi really like swords? I noticed you seemed to be holding a katana the whole time," Mashiro asked softly as they walked toward the Marine branch.

“Yes, I really love samurai swords. My dream of becoming a Marine is to collect all the famous swords that have been stolen by villains. The sword in my hand is my current sword, Sayo Shigure, one of the Fifty Craftsmen, and it's considered a famous sword.” Tashigi gently stroked the Shigure in her hand as she answered.

The Greatest Grade Swords are swords capable of cutting through 90% to the entire thickness of a human body; there are twelve such swords in total.

"That's right. Swordsmiths categorize famous swords into three types based on the weapon's material, function, power, and the blacksmith's skill level."

The Supreme Grade Swords are the twelve great swords. Hawkeye Mihawk, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and currently the world's strongest swordsman, wields the black sword Yoru, one of the twelve supreme grade swords.

The Great Grade Swords are the 21st Great Grade Swords. Although they are slightly inferior to the Supreme Grade Swords, they are only slightly inferior. The legendary swordsman Ryoma's sword is Shusui, one of the 21st Great Grade Swords.

The third tier consists of the Fifty Crafts of Goods, also known as the Fifty Crafts of Good and Quick Power. Although it is in the third tier, its quantity is extremely rare. The Little Night Rain in my hand is one of them. "Tashigi said seriously.

“Speaking of samurai swords, I also have one. Although I don’t know its ranking, I think it shouldn’t be inferior to any so-called famous swords,” Mashiro said casually.

"Really? If possible, could I take a look?" Tashigi asked excitedly.

Just like Nami's love for money, Tashigi has an obsession and affection for swords that most people can't understand. "Alright." With that, Mashiro raised her hand, and a katana appeared out of thin air and landed in her hand.

"It's here?! What kind of Devil Fruit ability is this?" Tashigi asked, somewhat puzzled. Mashiro didn't answer, but handed the Senbonzakura (thousand cherry blossoms) to Tashigi.

Tashigi's expression instantly turned extremely serious as she looked at the katana that Mashiro handed her.

For a swordsman like Tashigi, who has an unparalleled understanding of swords, the quality of a sword can be discerned simply from its hilt and scabbard.

The moment Tashigi saw the knife, she had a feeling that it was expensive—not in the sense of being valuable, but in a way that exuded an air of nobility. Carefully taking it, Tashigi gripped the hilt and tried to pull it out, but to no avail.

Although somewhat puzzled, Tashigi still thought it was her fault, so she started to pull hard, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't pull it out even a fraction of an inch.

Tashigi stopped what she was doing, looked at Mashiro with a puzzled expression. Couldn't she get it working? Mashiro hadn't expected this either.

"It seems this sword has chosen its master," Mashiro thought to himself as he took Senbonzakura. Mashiro gripped the hilt, drew the sword, and the cherry-pink blade appeared.

"This power is so beautiful!" Tashigi's eyes became excited and dreamy as she gazed at the power shape and blade of the Senbonro.

"What's the name of this sword? I've never heard of a sword with this color before, it's so beautiful," Tashigi asked. "Sword name: Senbonzakura," Mashiro replied calmly.

Although Mashiro was not satisfied with the sword's attack power, she couldn't find fault with its appearance or ability. Even she, who had hardly ever used a sword, thought it was beautiful.

“Senbonzakura, what a fitting name,” Tashigi said with a smile. “I think so too,” Mashiro said calmly.

After seeing the Senbonzakura cherry blossoms, Tashigi's attitude towards Mashiro became incredibly enthusiastic. [Tashigi's approval rating +30]

She has an unparalleled love for all famous swords and also feels great affection for the owners chosen by those swords, provided that the owners are not evil people.

It was precisely because many famous swords were owned by villains that Tashigi chose to join the Marines; she wanted to liberate these swords from the hands of evil people. The two chatted along the way and soon arrived at the Marine branch.

"This is our Navy's branch in Loguetown, headed by Vice Admiral Smoker. If you need anything, I can take you directly to her," Tashigi said with a smile. At this point, she trusted Mashiro completely.

"Tashigi, you're finally back? And who is this?" Just then, a deep male voice came from behind, followed by a silver-haired man smoking a cigar.

Vice Admiral of the Navy Branch, user of the Logia-type Smoke-Smoke Fruit, "White Hunter" Smoker.

Chapter 15: Mashiro VS Smoker

“Vice Admiral, just what I was looking for. This is Mashiro, a traveler who came to the Marine branch on business,” Tashigi replied. “Is that so? May I ask what it is, Miss?” Smoker nodded slightly, looking at Mashiro as he asked. “I’m looking for something, but I have no clue what to do with it, so I came to the Marine branch to ask,” Mashiro said with a light laugh.

"Looking for something? Miss, that's not within our jurisdiction. As marines, our primary mission is to protect Loguetown. If you are threatened or encounter pirates, thieves, or anything like that, please notify us immediately," Smoker said calmly.

"That's a real shame," Mashiro said softly.

“Wait, Vice Admiral, didn’t headquarters have a regulation that, as the Navy, we are responsible for protecting not only the personal safety of civilians, but also their property? If civilians lose more than 1 Berries, then the Navy has an obligation to help them search for their property,” Tashigi suddenly said.

Hearing this, Smoker slapped his forehead helplessly and said, "Alright, Miss, then you'll be in charge of finding this young lady's lost item." "Great! Mashiro, please tell me what you lost? I'll do my best to find it for you," Tashigi said with a smile, her tone earnest.

"Thank you so much, Tashigi. What I'm looking for is quite famous. You should know about the Poneglyphs, right? Could you tell me the location of any one of them?" Mashiro said with a smile.

Smoker and Tashigi were stunned after hearing Mashiro's words.

“Do you know what you’re saying?” Smoker’s tone suddenly became serious.

"Mashiro, why did you suddenly ask about this? The Poneglyphs are extremely taboo," Tashigi hurriedly said.

The Poneglyphs are forbidden objects, prohibited from research by the World Government. It is said that their contents bring calamity and demons. If not for their indestructible material, the Navy would have destroyed them during their research.

It's important to know that Ohara was destroyed by the Sea Cars with a Buster Call precisely because of their research into the Poneglyphs. Since Ohara's destruction, no one has mentioned the Poneglyphs for many years.

"Do you know Nico Robin?" Smoker asked Mashiro with utmost seriousness.

“Nicole Robin? I’m sorry, I don’t know her. Since you’re not going to tell me, I’ll just go check the archives myself.” With that, Mashiro walked straight into the Marine branch building.

"Now I'm a little curious, who exactly are you, Miss?" Smoker instantly transformed into smoke, blocking Mashiro's path, and raised his Seastone jigatsu (Ten Hands) to ask, "[Name: Smoker]"

Gender: Male Age: 34 Faction: Navy

Devil Fruit Ability: Logia-type Smoke-Smoke Fruit; Three-color Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki

Luck value: 60 Approval level: 01

"A Logia-type Devil Fruit user? Interesting. Let's see if it's really as amazing as the system information describes." Muttering to herself, Mashiro stretched out her finger and drew the character "一" (one).

In an instant, Smoker was cut in half at the waist.

"Lieutenant General Smoker?!" Upon seeing this, Tashigi rushed over.

"I'm fine, but Miss, you've really brought a lot of trouble this time." Smoker, who had been cut in half at the waist, instantly recovered and then turned to Tashigi beside him.

"Mashiro, I never expected you to be a villain too. I will definitely defeat you and rescue Senbonzakura from your clutches." Hearing Smoker's words, Tashigi blushed, then drew her Yoru Shigure sword, looked at Mashiro, and said with utmost seriousness.

"Stop messing around, she's not someone you can handle. Find somewhere to hide." Smoker, in his smoke form, stood in front of Tashigi and said with utmost seriousness.

But Tashigi wanted to offer some further explanation.

"Go now!" Smoker roared.

“Yes, Vice Admiral Smoker, be careful.” With that, Tashigi turned and ran into the Marine branch building.

"Actually, you don't need to worry so much. I won't hurt Tashigi, and even if it's you, I don't mean you any harm," Mashiro said with a light laugh.

"Do you think I'd believe a criminal? Since you're not going to reveal your identity, let's arrest you and interrogate you." Smoker said, instantly charging towards Mashiro.

Smoker's smoky arm transformed into a spiraling column of smoke, continuously extending and shooting towards Shinji. "White Vine"

Faced with Smoker's attack, Shinji dodged it with a slight movement.

But the white smoke trail seemed to have a tracking function; the spiraling column of smoke curved and attacked Mashiro again. "It can be freely controlled."

Seeing the smoke heading towards him, Mashiro reached out to grab it, but it was to no avail; he passed right through it. "Unable to take physical damage, just like smoke in nature."

A column of smoke pierced through Mashiro's hand, instantly binding her. This can inflict physical damage on enemies.

Then Mashiro tried to smell the surrounding smoke and immediately coughed.

"It can also cause elemental damage. It's a truly amazing power. I estimate that if an ordinary person who has never cultivated before ate this fruit, they would be transformed instantly. Without the power of domineering aura, even someone who has cultivated for a long time would be easily defeated."

For the first time, Mashiro became interested in the unique power of this world.

You should know that in her original world, even if you were born with powerful bloodlines such as the Senju, Uchiha, or Hyuga clans, you would not have any advantage over ordinary people without training.

"Can you tell me now? Your identity?" Smoker stepped forward and asked, looking at Mashiro, who was shrouded in white smoke.

Mashiro simply smiled at this, then exerted a little force, instantly shattering the smoke binding her. "It seems that physical attacks can still be effective to some extent," Mashiro said softly.

Upon seeing Mashiro free, Smoker quickly retreated to create distance between himself and Mashiro before launching another attack.

His arm transformed into smoke again, then into the shape of a snake and struck at Mashiro. "White Snake"

Facing the smoke snake rushing towards him, Mashiro stretched out his hand, and a fire snake shot out: "Fire Release: Fire Snake Technique"

When the fire serpent touched the smoke serpent, the smoke serpent instantly began to burn and disappear. In a moment, the smoke serpent vanished completely, while the fire serpent only shrank slightly and continued to rush towards Smoker.

Seeing this, Smoker was greatly surprised. A large amount of smoke surged forth, enveloping the fire serpent. The fire serpent shrank continuously within the smoke until it disappeared.

"Are you also a Logia-type Devil Fruit user? But I remember the Flame-Flame Fruit was possessed by a rookie pirate, Portgas D. Ace, wasn't it?" Smoker asked, puzzled.

Mashiro completely ignored Smoker's meaning and continued to mutter to herself, "It seems to be affected by elemental weakness. However, Logia-type Devil Fruit users seem to be able to use the power of the elements indefinitely. I just wonder if it consumes stamina."

Seeing that Mashiro was completely ignoring him, Smoker's expression became even more gloomy.

His entire body transformed into smoke, which then expanded until it enveloped Mashiro. "White Gale"

As Mashiro's eyes were obscured by the smoke, he vanished from his spot in an instant.

He then instantly appeared behind Mashiro, picked up the Seastone Ten-Hand Technique, and struck Mashiro.

Mashiro slightly shifted her body, easily dodging Smoker's attack, then grasped the ten-handed stone and, with a forceful pull, easily snatched it away. "Come here. Is this Seastone?" Mashiro murmured, touching the metallic stone in her hand.

"Oh no!" Although he didn't know why Mashiro could see him through the smoke, nor did he know why Mashiro wasn't afraid of Seastone.

But now that Jutsu is in Mashiro's hands, Smoker has no choice but to flee.

"Sorry, you can't dodge it." With that, Mashiro instantly appeared beside Smoker. "So fast!"

Smoker hadn't reacted yet.

The ten-handed strike landed on Smoker, sending him flying and crashing heavily to the ground, where he began spitting blood.

"Fearing seawater, affected by Haki, and suppressed by Seastone, it makes sense that Devil Fruit abilities grant immense power while also creating inescapable weaknesses." Mashiro casually tossed the Seastone Jitte on the ground and said.

Faced with overwhelming power, all fancy abilities can only buy time.

If Mashiro came with the intention of killing Smoker, a wide-range Fusion Technique plus a sealing technique would have been enough to take care of it.

Chapter Sixteen: Hostages

“So, stay here for now, Lieutenant General.” Mashiro waved her hand, and the Jitte on the ground shattered into four pieces, which then flew up and pinned Smoker’s limbs.

"Who exactly are you?" Smoker lay on the ground, completely incapacitated, and asked with a look of resentment. Mashiro didn't answer, and walked towards the Marine branch without looking back.

Meanwhile, at the Marine branch headquarters, Tashigi mobilized all the Marines present, standing ready to await the final outcome. As footsteps approached, Tashigi gripped the gate tightly.

As Mashiro's figure appeared, Tashigi instantly commanded the attack. Dozens of Marines pulled their triggers simultaneously.

Bullets rained down on Mashiro.

Wow, what a unique welcoming ceremony! "The Rinnegan manifests, and all the bullets stop around Mashiro."

"Tashigi, you should know that I didn't mean any harm. Otherwise, I could have killed you all right here right now," Shinji said calmly. Then all the bullets bounced back and re-entered the muzzle, instantly destroying the rifle in the Marine's hand.