Finally! Both warriors dashed toward each other, their blades colliding in an explosion of sparks. Sentinel's Kuriiro Tennō clashed against Zoro's Wado Ichimonji, the impact sending shockwaves across the reflective water. The two warriors jumped a distance away from each other, eyes locked in fierce determination.
Zoro grins at Sentinel. "I have a feeling this is going to be a good fight."
Sentinel chuckles in agreement. "Heh heh.. likewise"
Zoro moved first, launching forward with a powerful downward slash. Sentinel countered, their blades clashing with a force that sent ripples through the water. Sparks erupted as they exchanged blows, testing each other's strength. Sentinel's footwork was precise, his movements fluid. He matched Zoro's speed with calculated precision, parrying each attack with The Maroon Emperor.
Zoro shifted, his stance tightening. "Hiryu: Kaen!" A fiery slash shot toward Sentinel, who sidestepped at the last second, feeling the heat pass by his face. He retaliated with a horizontal slash. "Kuriiro Suraisu!" A maroon-colored blade beam erupted from his sword, cutting through the air toward Zoro. Zoro ducked and spun, bringing his sword up for another strike.
"Shishi Sonson!" Zoro vanished in a blur, reappearing behind Sentinel in an instant. A shallow cut appeared on Sentinel's shoulder. He exhaled sharply, impressed by the speed of the attack. Without hesitation, Sentinel countered with a flurry of slashes. "Kuriiro Mikazuki Kōgeki!" his maroon-colored blade beams shooting toward Zoro. Zoro twisted mid-air, dodging each one with acrobatic finesse.
Sentinel suddenly vanished, moving with incredible speed. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared in the air, The Maroon Emperor sheathed. A deep hum filled the space as he charged his attack. He then unsheathed his blade. "Kuriiro Ryuuoutenku!" a massive maroon-colored blade beam shaped like a dragon erupted from it, cascading toward Zoro like a tidal wave of energy.
Zoro's eyes widened. "Tatsumaki!" He spun rapidly, creating a whirlwind of cutting force, dispersing the attack just in time. The shockwave sent ripples across the water as both warriors skidded back, locking eyes.
The tempo quickened. Sentinel struck back, his blade slicing through the air, but Zoro met him with equal force. The two warriors moved like reflections of each other—neither gaining ground, neither yielding an inch.
Then, Zoro smirked. "Not bad," he muttered, gripping his blade tighter.
With a swift motion, he drew a second sword.
"Let's see you go against my two sword style." He said.
"Heh! Let's see it then! " he grins.
Sentinel stood in his fighting stance, focused on Zoro.