Voyage of Sarukenshi chapter 17
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*After being offered four of the five rare gem swords of the legendary swordsmith Zolo, Luffy and Sarukenshi are confronted by a young man named Fisresu who works at the shop and is apparently obligated to test the worthiness of the one who shall take the swords and so a battle between him and Sarukenshi is about to begin*
Fisresu: I would ask you how you know I'm a Ronin but that would be rather rhetorical I suppose, so let's just get down to it. *He draws one of his two swords and holds it haphazardly with one hand eyes set on Sarukenshi.
Sarukenshi: Well aren't we the covetous one. Alright then I guess I do need the practice it has been awhile since I got to put this back in action. *Sarukenshi takes two of the swords out from their sheath and places one in his mouth then he takes out the remaining two he holds them and holds one of them with his foot* glad I decided to go with open toed shoes.
Fisresu: Is this a joke to you!? What kind of game are you playing?
Sarukenshi: Oh I assure you I'm all business, this is my four sword style now come on! *Without hesitation Sarukenshi dashes toward Fisresu surprisingly fast on his free leg he raises his arms up and swings down on Fisresu quickly but he blocks the swing with his blade, the two lock eyes and glare at each other*
Fisresu: I admit you seem to be more than words.
Sarukenshi: Then draw that sword and get serious. HYAAH *Sarukenshi kicks up Fisresu's torso with the sword on his foot slashing his shoulder Fisresu pushes Sarukenshi off and backs away he winces at the cut for a moment then has a small grin*
Fisresu: Heh not bad at all utilizing the Floating Heavens light weight for a fast unique move. I guess now is when the real fight begins. *Fisresu unsheathes his sword a gleaming white blade shines* Feast your eyes on the 5th gem the White Dragons Fang. *Sarukenshi waste no time again dashing at Fisresu but this time he is ready the two trade a quick succession of sword swipes each either getting blocked or dodged. Meanwhile Nami and her group along with Clemantines friend Dorobotsu are making their way to Where Sanji and Luffy's group are with Chopper and Dorobotsu carrying a bundle of bags.
Reindeer point Chopper: Uggh Nami why did you take so much stuff?
Nami: Well when that nice store owner offered me to pick out anything from their store at nearly 80% discount for capturing the thief why wouldn't I get a lot? Besides we still got you the medical supplies so it's fine right. *She says as she ogles at the jeweled rings on her fingers*
Reindeer point Chopper:..Alright by the way thanks for helping me carry the supplies.
Dorobotsu: No problem, so is that why the Straw Hats are on the island for then resupplying?
Reindeer point Chopper: Huh!? How'd you know we're the Straw Hats?
Dorobotsu: You guys are pretty famous you know, it should be fairly obvious to be recognized here and there. So you're the ships doctor not a pet, I have to admit I didn't think the cat burglar had moves as good as her body.
Nami: Hmm why thank you I'm flattered Dorobou.
Dorobotsu: That is not my name! *Dorobou is Japanese for Thief*
Clemantine: Hahaha it might as well be, good one Nami.
Nami: Hehe thanks…hmm *Nami looks up at the sky* that's odd.
Clemantine: What is Nami?
Nami: Those clouds hovering over in that direction. They look like thunder storm clouds. *A group of strangers run past Nami and the others*
Stranger: Hurry we got to see the fight the guys told us about heard it's between a Ronin.
Clemantine:…Dorobotsu is it his shift at the shop today?
Dorobotsu: I think so..ah man who'se the poor soul this time?
Nami: Ohh please don't tell me one of those idiots is involved!
Reindeer Point Chopper: A fight? They might need a doctor uuf *Asuna hops onto Choppers back*
Asuna: Let's go then Choppy!
Robin: I hope not too much blood has been shed. *With that the group runs to where the fight is still ongoing, in that direction is Sanji, Pietro and Layna just finished gathering food for the ship holding it in the large baskets*
Sanji: This is a pretty good haul I can make some nutrition packed meals with these ingredients. *Just then Nami and her group are seen running their way* Nami-Swan! Robin my darling Clemantine my sweet and Asuna my lovely how are yo...uh whose you're friend there?
Dorobotsu: Oh wow you must be Black Foot Sanji the Names Dor..*Nami interjects and speaks directly to Sanji*
Nami: No time for that now, quick follow us!
Sanji: What's up?
Robin: One of Clemantines friends is in a fight with who we suspect is one of our crew.
Sanji: Tch Damn! I bet it's that idiot Moss head alright we better go check it out then.
Asuna: Hey sis do you think there's a toy store here. *She asks to Layna with childlike innocence in her eyes*
Layna: Hmm I don't know you should ask Clemantine or one of her friends when were done with this ok.
*Meanwhile back with the fight a crowd has slowly formed around Sarukenshi and Fisresu's battle*
Sarukenshi: It seems we have some more spectators.
Fisresu: So what you got performance anxiety? Focus on me Monkey boy HAA *KLANG ZZT
Sarukenshi: *White electricity emits from Fisresu's sword but are stopped by Sarukenshi's sword and don't travel along the blade* Hm looks like my hunch was right, the Earths Guardian sword doesn't conduct electricity thanks to its obsidian blade having regular steel for the blade would have proven to have a more shocking outcome.
Fisresu: Very original.
Sarukenshi: But in all seriousness that is a very formidable technique it complements your sword as well.
Fisresu: It should, it was my masters gift to me and his last creation the White Dragons Fang. If you beat me I may tell you a little more about it.
Sarukenshi: Sounds like a nice proposition but how about we up the ante a bit. Let's settle this with the next exchange these next few moves will be our last.
Fisresu: Hmm eager to lose, guess you're more intimidated by my sword than I thought.
Sarukenshi: Oh on the contrary I just promised I wouldn't attract attention to myself or the crew and well its evident I already botched that operation heh.
Fisresu: Alright from one swordsman to another I'll respect your decision. So when I win I'll escort you to a doctor discreetly then.
Luffy: GO SARU KICK HIS ASS! Hehehe *Luffy has a wide grin on his face*
Zolo: They're putting on a good fight I've gotta admit.
Franky: Looks like a SUPER intense match.
Usopp: You can say that again but he's right he kinda drew a lot of attention. I mean me and Franky only got here 5 minutes after this crowd started to form. We only came to resupply, we should leave before Nami hears about thi…*Sanji and Nami's group converge on the scene*
Nami: Usopp good, tell us what Luffy did!
Usopp: Well actually it's..
Nami: What did Zolo do then!?
Luffy & Zolo: What ya want?
Nami:…Whaaat? Wait if you two are her then whose?
Luffy: Oh here goes the final mves GO SARU!
Nami & Sanji: SARU!?
Clemantine: Woah he's actually giving Fisresu a hard time if he drew out that sword!
Dorobotsu: Yeah I never seen him this hard pressed before.
Nami: We have to stop them right now come on. *Luffy grabs Nami's arm*
Luffy: No you can't interrupt them Nami*
Zolo: It's a battle of conviction, we have no business meddling just let them finish.
Usopp: For once I agree with them. Besides I wouldn't want to get into that would you?
Nami:…Uggh Fine. They better hurry though.
Pietro: So you think he'll win?
Layna: Nah not by a long shot.
Pietro: Yeah you're right *Sarukenshi takes long deep breathes then grips his swords tightly and crouches low* that samurai guy is in for a surprise I guarantee it.
Sarukenshi: Crane stance. *Suddenly Sarukenshi leaps high into the air then brings up his swords into a three point cross block* Silver winged dive!
Fisresu: Howling dragon thunder! *Fisresu holds the White Dragons Fang up, suddenly the thunder clouds let out a bolt of lightning in that instant Fisresu swings his sword down sending a white lightning slash toward Sarukenshi*
Zolo: SPREAD OUT!
Sarukenshi: Memory replication sky shave! *with blinding speed Sarukenshi appears behind Fisresu still in the air the lightning slash passes keeps moving through the gap in the crowd it continues before it hits some trees in the distant jungle, Sarukenshi dashes downward toward Fisresu* Your attack was fast and powerful but even a thunder cloud has a silver lining. *Sarukenshi starts flipping downward and slams down all is swords onto Fisresu in one fell swoop, he lands then sheathes his swords*
Fisresu: I..aagh..huff huff I guess they do. *Fisresu drops down kneeling, his sword dug into the ground to keep him up* If you hadn't used the back of the blades you could have really messed me up.
Sarukenshi: Don't you mean to say I could have killed you? *He says snarkily*
Fisresu: Tch please you know as well as I if this was to the death it would still be going… and I would be winning. *Smirks at Sarukenshi, suddenly some marines approach from behind them*
Marines: Alright funs over you two are coming with us for disturbing the peace and putting people in harm's way now come o… aahh *The marine slips on a green puddle* Ahhh it burns what the hell!
Dorobotsu: Time to go! *Dorobotsu and Clemantine run away dragging Fisresu with them Sarukenshi and the rest follow*
Clemantine: Don't worry we'll take you back to our place until the heats off.
Dorobotsu: Hope the old man will be cool with the sudden surprise guests. *Everyone continues running*
Nami: Damn it Saru how can you be so dumb to draw attention to us I did not want to be running around another island like..like…
Luffy: Pirates?
Nami: Shut it Luffy you two should have stopped them!
Fisresu: Heh they're really getting chewed out.
Nami: AND YOU! You're the idiot that started this, why couldn't you just let Saru take the swords!?
Fisresu: I don't need to explain the honor of a warrior to you.
Nami: Looks more like the Honor of a loser!
Fisresu: … I'm sorry *slowly turns head away from Nami*
Dorobotsu: Looks like she chomped on you pretty good too hahah.
Clemantine: Well we're home!
Layna: Woah you guys live in this!?
*The group stops in front of a large stone walled house with a steel coated roof about 3 floors with a spire like structure as well*
Robin: It's quite an architectural feet.
Pietro: That's an understatement.
Clemantine: Yeah we have the biggest house on the island, come on in. *they step inside the house and immediately notice the high ceiling*
Franky: That's a SUPER high ceiling you got here.
Usopp: Seriously I mean does a giant live here?
*Two voices can be heard outside in the back of the house*
Voice 1: You have to learn not to always resort to violence!
Voice 2: But they were bad mouthing Jimbei I had t…*CRASH* aah! *Suddenly Hitodenshi comes through the backdoor and sails into the house* Damn it old man I'm sorry.
Voice 1: Bad mouthing isn't an excuse for harsh actions like that you're better than that Hito.
*Who is the source of the stern voice find out in chapter 18*