The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

The two of them are quite in sync in this regard.

"Link gave me some recipes for dishes from his hometown, and I've been studying them these past few days. I think they're pretty good!"

Sanji lit a cigarette and said with a smile.

It's more than just good; it feels like a completely different style from the food currently available on the sea.

Moreover, the taste, as well as the level of luxury and refinement, are by no means inferior.

Even the variety of flavors they brought was something he praised highly.

Well, when he finds AllBlue and returns to Baratie, he'll cook all these dishes and show off his power in front of the old man!

Just as he was thinking this...

"I'm gonna start now!!"

Ayu immediately cheered without hesitation, and then she and Luffy rushed forward together.

"tasty!!"

The food explodes in your mouth with an exquisite flavor.

The delicious taste, which she had never experienced before, made Ayu rest her cheeks on her hands and become completely absorbed in it, even to the point of being somewhat entranced.

"It really is a delicious meal..."

Tenguyama Hitetsu, carrying a bowl, ate as he approached Zoro, who was drinking under a large tree next to the wooden house.

He plopped down on the floor.

"Kichiro likes you very much..."

As he ate a piece of fatty braised pork, he calmly looked at the ancestral sword in Zoro's hand.

"It wants you to become its new master."

Chapter 573 Zoro's new sword!! We get along well! As for contacting Ace, let's say hello over the phone first~

The Onikiri lineage is a type of demon sword, extremely sharp, unusable by the weak, and said to bring misfortune to its wielder, and even choose its own master.

And this second-generation Onikiri has clearly found a new owner.

The fact that it's now obediently staying in Zoro's hands says it all.

"The second generation Kitetsu?"

Zoro put down the sake bottle from his lips and looked at the famous sword in his hand.

"I really have a special connection with the Onikiri. I encountered it right from the starting point of my journey on the Grand Line. It's a kind of destiny that witnessed and helped me throughout my adventures."

A flicker of reminiscence crossed Zoro's eyes, but he shook his head.

"But I already have three knives in my hand, so there's no room for it."

"Is that so?!"

Tenguyama Hitetsu's eyes were fixed on the three famous swords at Zoro's waist:

"【Wado Ichimonji】was forged by Shimotsuki Kozaburo. It is indeed a treasured sword, and I can also sense that it is very compatible with your personality. It is very suitable for you to use."

"But what about the other two knives~-~~"

He shook his head: "If I'm not mistaken, one of the knives should be called the 'Huazhou' All-burning Knife. It was a finished product forged by my ancestor in his early years, and later it ended up on the open sea."

"I am quite familiar with this knife, and that is precisely why I know it is not suitable for you. I imagine you can feel the somewhat awkward feeling when it was being forged into a black blade, right?"

After Tenguyama Hitetsu finished speaking, Zoro subconsciously looked at Hanazumi on his waist.

This sword was given to me by Link after my own Sandai Kitetsu and Yubashiri were both destroyed by Shimotsuki Ryoma.

Indeed, after he had a clear understanding of the Black Blade and Haki, when he tried to forge it into a Black Blade, the response was rather lukewarm.

While it's not impossible to forge a black sword, it certainly won't feel as effortless as the Wado Ichimonji.

When a swordsman chooses a sword, the sword also chooses the swordsman.

Clearly, a sword like Hanazu is not suitable for a swordsman like Zoro.

As for the other knife, the black knife [Autumn Water]...

"【Shusui】is a national treasure of Wano Country, and also the sword of Shimotsuki Ryuma, the dragon-slaying samurai, many years ago. Although it is extraordinary, it has long been forged into a black sword by Ryuma."

Tenguyama Hitetsu continued his analysis for Zoro.

"Even if it works perfectly with you, it's still just someone else's knife, and it can never truly resonate with your own will."

That statement is indeed correct, and Zoro himself truly felt it.

Although Qiu Shui is indeed very powerful, and thanks to Long Ma's previous entrustment, I am able to use it freely and easily, as if it were my own arm.

But ultimately, it's not a sword I forged myself; it can never truly suit me.

Moreover, it lost the possibility of going further and becoming the Supreme Great Sword.

Neither of these two swords is quite suitable for Zoro in his current state, and he himself is aware of this problem.

Especially during this period, when fighting against a powerhouse like Aokiji, even the slightest difference could lead to drastically different results.

He also felt a slight lack of power in the weapon in his hand.

Therefore, after Tenguyama Hitetsu made this statement, he himself fell into deep thought.

"So, if you don't mind, you can exchange [Huazhou] for this [Second Generation Onikiri] that I have."

"It just so happens that [Huazhou] is the work of my ancestor, and I also have a method to preserve and nurture it. You can use this [Second Generation Onikiri] with peace of mind."

"Go and truly appreciate how well this sword suits you."

"Based on my observations, and considering your connection with the Guiche lineage, the extent of this connection is likely beyond our comprehension!"

Tenguyama Hitetsu's words were exceptionally sincere, which made Zoro slowly raise his head upon hearing them.

A glint of light also flashed in his solemn gaze.

"Since you said so..."

Zoro spoke slowly.

He wasn't the kind of person who was indecisive. After making up his mind, he immediately threw the [Hua Zhou] in his arms toward Tengu Mountain Fei Che.

The latter grabbed it, and Zoro also picked up the Nidai Kitetsu he was holding.

Tsk~

The blade was slowly drawn back, its bewitching purple sheen gleaming in the eyes, and Zoro's lips slowly curled into a smile.

"Then let me test your quality first!"

The moment it was pulled away, Zoro felt it was very smooth.

The blade of the knife trembled slightly, as if it were overjoyed at having chosen a new master.

"I will certainly live up to your trust!!"

Tenguyama Hitetsu solemnly fastened the [Hanazumi] to his waist, replacing his previous second-generation Kitetsu.

Thus, Zoro's sword changed from the rather unsuitable Hanazu, one of the fifty great swords, to the cursed sword Nidai Kitetsu, one of the twenty-one great swords!

"It's Onikiri again..."

A genuine smile appeared on Zoro's face; he truly felt a connection with the swords of the Kitetsu lineage.

"I have a feeling that this sword will surpass the [Huazhou] in quality!!"

"We are about to face an opponent of Kaido's caliber, and any improvement, however slight, will have a very significant effect."

Zoro drew out the Second Generation Kitetsu and slowly raised it upright.

"At this crucial moment, every bit of improvement plays a vital role."

"Let me see just how good you really are!!"

Zoro observed the patterns on the blade and its strange sharpness, his eyes constantly flashing with satisfaction.

He genuinely liked the knife, and had a feeling that it would unexpectedly resonate with him!

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Meanwhile, Zoro was overjoyed to have acquired a new sword.

On the other side, everyone else was also very tempted after Sanji made his new dish.

Seeing Luffy and Tama enjoying their meal so much, they didn't hold back and started eating as well, praising Sanji's cooking skills as they savored the food.

“Ah la la~”

As Aokiji picked up a plate of boiled cabbage, he glanced in Zoro's direction.

"I've acquired another powerful sword, Pirate Hunter~~~"

With his discerning eye, he could naturally see the extraordinary nature of this [Second Generation Onikiri].

Putting aside other aspects like quality, at least in terms of appearance, it's subtly better than the previous [Huazhou]!

"That idiot with the green hair is really lucky~"

Sanji was smoking there, glancing at Zoro as he casually uttered some awkward words.

.... ........ ...

However, there was no jealousy or resentment in his words; on the contrary, there was a hint of satisfaction.

After all, he was genuinely happy that his partner had benefited and been strengthened...

"Hey, you stinky cook!!"

Zoro put away the second-generation Kitetsu and started shouting again:

"We're out of wine! Hurry up and bring us some more!"

He held up the sake jug, waved it at Sanji, and casually called out:

"Bring some snacks to go with your drinks. I think the sesame-braised green beans and the spicy pig's ear are pretty good, bring them along too!"

Sanji: "..."

"Why didn't you come and get it yourself?"

He glared at Zoro, "Are you a green cactus rooted to the ground, without hands or feet?!"

I take back what I just said; I shouldn't have wasted my feelings on him!

While Sanji and Zoro were bickering, Luffy and Tama were also getting into a lively conversation.

"So that's how it is. The pirate you made a promise with before was Ace~"

Luffy kept stuffing food into his mouth while learning about his past.

"Yes, Ace promised me that when I grew into a beautiful female ninja, he would take me to sea."

Ayu nodded solemnly, "So I will not leave here."

After saying that, she became somewhat sad and dejected, "I have been working very hard to train as a ninja, and Ace hasn't come to see me for a long time."

Two years have passed since the two last parted ways.

"Is that so?"

Seeing Tama's dejected look, Luffy swallowed the four or five large lion heads in his mouth at once, thought for a moment, and then took out a Den Den Mushi from under his straw hat.

"If you can't see Ace, you can at least call him and let him know." (Zhang)

574 Ace's greeting: Long time no see!! Whitebeard is joining the battle too?! Aokiji's contact~

Back when the Marineford War ended, on the warship, Luffy and Ace exchanged Den Den Mushi numbers.

Both sides had their own adventures, and under normal circumstances, they would tacitly agree not to disturb each other.

However, there's nothing to mind during these casual chats.

"Is it really possible?!"

Upon hearing this, Ayu's eyes immediately lit up.

Then Luffy was seen dialing Ace's Den Den Mushi number.

"Bulu, bulu, bulu~ Kacha"