Multiverse Skill System

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Perhaps because his defeat was unexpected, Zoro became much more cautious this time. However, his excessive caution limited him, preventing him from putting pressure on Kuina. Eventually, Kuina found his weakness and he was defeated again.

The third time, having learned from the previous two experiences, Zoro managed to hold out until Kuina was exhausted, but he also ran out of energy and the fight ended in a draw.

"Alright, that's all for today. Remember to summarize your experience when you get back."

From then on, Kuina and Zoro would fight several times a day, becoming more and more familiar with the battles and gradually getting used to them.

Several times they almost got injured because they couldn't stop themselves, but Yi Shuihan saved them at the last minute. This made the two of them even more reckless. Since they didn't have to worry about their safety, they fought even more desperately.

There were no major injuries, and minor injuries could be quickly recovered from in the environment created by Yi Shuihan's domineering cultivation, leaving no hidden wounds. This is how a solid foundation is built, without any worries about the future.

Three months later,

"That concludes today's training. Go back and tell them that I will take you out tomorrow."

"Go out? Where to?"

"Is it a holiday?"

"Go kill someone! A swordsman's sword can't be used without drawing blood."

"kill!!"

Zoro was excited to hear that he was going to be taken to kill someone, and he didn't resist at all. Kuina, however, was a little reluctant, but she eventually agreed.

When Kōshirō heard that Yūsūhan wanted to take his daughter and apprentice out to see blood, he fully agreed, only giving a few instructions to be careful, and then agreed.

The next day, as the sun rose, Yi Shuihan set sail with Zoro and Kuina, their targets naturally being the pirates of the East Blue.

Chapter 105, Zoro's First Kill

The dimly lit environment and noisy sounds make this a gathering place for bounty hunters and also a hub for intelligence.

"Come on, let's drink to catching the serial killer Freddy."

"Cheers! We owe this all to the third brother. If it weren't for him, we might not have made it back. So, a toast to him."

"Let's go find a girl and have some fun."

"Accept the mission..."

Bounty hunters are a profession that operates on the edge of a knife. They do everything, from bounty missions and assassinations to hiring bodyguards. Of course, there are also those who specialize in hunting pirates. They are usually very strong and are known as pirate hunters.

"Look, three new people have arrived: a pretty boy and two kids!"

"This is going to be good. The newbie killer has been staking out this place every day lately."

The three people were Yi Shuihan, Zoro, and Kuina. At this moment, Yi Shuihan had a cold expression, as if he was someone who should stay away, but he didn't seem threatening at all, and no one thought he was a strong person.

Zoro and Kuina looked around curiously. The pungent smell made them frown slightly, but they endured it.

"Give me a list of the latest bounties," Yi Shuihan said as he approached the bar.

"Bounty list? You think you can be bounty hunters? Wake up, you've got two babies who haven't even been weaned yet." A shirtless man wearing only shorts and carrying a curved knife said disdainfully, his eyes brazenly scanning Yi Shuihan and Zoro as if they were prey.

"How about this? You give me one million, and I'll train you guys a bit, at least teach you how to handle a knife, okay?"

"The rookie killer has begun!"

"No wonder he's in such a hurry. This is obviously a fat sheep. It looks like he's about to make a small fortune."

Eros is known as the Rookie Killer, and is also a bounty hunter. However, in addition to doing bounty missions, he prefers to kill weak rookies, hence the name Rookie Killer. It is clear that this time he has his sights set on Yi Shuihan.

Despite Eros's provocation, Yi Shuihan remained unmoved, giving him a brief glance before continuing to wait for the bounty list.

Opposite Yi Shuihan was a man dressed as a waiter. He was the receptionist here, responsible for posting bounty missions and submitting them.

However, the waiter did not make a move, clearly wanting to watch the show.

"Hey, are you deaf? Didn't you hear me?" Eros raised his scimitar, looking like he was about to kill Yi Shuihan, who dared to ignore him.

"Zoro, kill him!"

Zoro was originally looking forward to seeing how Yi Shuihan would teach this annoying guy a lesson, but he was stunned when he heard Yi Shuihan's words.

"What did you say? Kill me, and I'll give you a chance. Kneel down and apologize right now, then give me 500 million. Otherwise, I'll make sure you don't leave here alive." Elos's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

In Eros's imagination, the young man in front of him would be so frightened that he would immediately kneel down and beg for mercy, crying and shouting for his life. However, things did not develop in that way at all.

"What? What is that? It's a headless body."

Eros's head hit the ground, rolled a few times, and finally came to a stop.

The surroundings fell silent instantly. Everyone stared in awe at the young man who slowly sheathed his sword. The killer was that young man, and he did it so easily. This was partly due to the fact that the rookie assassin hadn't noticed, but even if he had known, the outcome wouldn't have changed. The young man was too fast; almost no one present could have done it.

"Not bad." Yi Shuihan gave Zoro an approving look and then fell silent.

At this moment, no one underestimated the trio, and they had even decided not to provoke them. If one of them was this powerful, how strong must the other be?

Why would someone like that come here?

Was it to train the two little ones? The clever person immediately thought of this and looked at Yi Shuihan with even more awe.

That's human nature; we fear the strong, especially those so powerful that we can't resist them.

Therefore, what should have been an extremely noisy place became unusually quiet.

"Your bounty list." After Zoro's killing, the waiter became quite diligent, quickly producing a stack of bounty lists.

Yi Shuihan took the bounty list and glanced at the waiter indifferently. That one glance made the waiter feel as if his whole body had been seen through, his heart trembled, and he broke out in a cold sweat, fearing that he might be killed if he was not careful.

Fortunately, Yi Shuihan had no interest in dealing with such ants and turned to leave. It was only because the other party provoked him that Zoro had to take action.

After Yi Shuihan left for a while, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and then became noisy again, starting to discuss, but the focus of the discussion was mostly on Yi Shuihan and his group.

"I was really scared just now, it was terrifying, it felt like I was being watched by the Grim Reaper."

"Where did that powerful expert come from? How could a little kid next to him be so strong, ending the rookie killer with a single sword strike?"

"That speed was too fast; it was impossible to stop it."

Things are about to get turbulent.

"Quickly inform the boss of this news."

"..."

After leaving, Yi Shuihan led Zoro and the others to a restaurant, sat down, ordered some food casually, and then began to wait.

"Zoro, how is it?" Kuina asked curiously.

"What do you mean, how?" Zoro's face turned pale.

"What does it feel like to kill someone for the first time? I've heard that a lot of people vomit after killing someone, but you seem to be doing fine!" Kuina's words seemed to make Zoro unable to hold back, and he gagged a few times, but fortunately he managed to hold it in.

Zoro glared at Kuina with displeasure. His mind was actually in turmoil. Although it was just a momentary thing and he didn't have a strong reaction at the time, when he thought about it, he felt a turmoil in his heart and felt very uncomfortable.

"Alright, Zoro's first kill is complete. Next up is Kuina." Seeing Zoro's reaction, Yi Shuihan secretly praised him. This was already quite good. Not everyone is a killer who has no feeling for killing.

Hearing that it was her turn next, Kuina shut her mouth and fell silent. She was still a little breathless about her first time killing someone, unsure of what to feel—fear, unease, or perhaps excitement.

Chapter 106, Destroying the Evil Dragon

"Alright, this is it." Outside a casino, Yi Shuihan and his two companions stood quietly.

Moore Casino is a casino owned by a local wealthy businessman, but the real mastermind behind it is a somewhat famous pirate crew, the Black Sword Pirates. The captain is nicknamed Black Sword because he uses a large black sword, and his bounty is 500 million.

The reason we came here is not because the Black Sword Pirates are strong, but simply because it's the closest.

"You guys go ahead, Zoro. Let Kuina have some fun first before you make your move. Come out with Black Sword's head."

Kuina and Zoro nodded, drew their swords, and entered the casino.

"Stop, what are you doing?"

There was no answer. A flash of sword light, and blood splattered all over the ground. It was naturally Kuina who made the move.

When she killed for the first time, Kuina's expression changed slightly, but her aura became even more fierce.

The two entered the casino, and soon a number of panicked gamblers ran out of the casino entrance.

Then came the sounds of battle, with shouts and cries of killing that continued for an hour.

"I have fulfilled my mission." Holding the severed head of the black sword, her body stained with blood that was unclear whether it was from the enemy or herself, Kuina looked like a demon.

Zoro, standing to the side, was also covered in blood, a truly horrifying sight.

“Well done. Go collect your reward, then change your clothes and come find me. I’ll be waiting for you at the previous inn.”

The killings never stopped once they began. For the next month, Yi Shuihan led them in endless battles, killing almost every day. Because Yi Shuihan never lifted a finger, only Zoro and Kuina did. Yi Shuihan was known as the "demon with little devils," while Zoro and Kuina were called the "two little devils."

Although Yi Shuihan has never made a move, everyone speculates that he is stronger than Zoro and the others. However, since even Zoro and Kuina can only look up to them, they are not worthy of Yi Shuihan's attention.

"After this period of training, you have enough experience in killing. You can go back after completing the last mission."

"Are you going back?"

Zoro, who had grown accustomed to killing every day, had a change in his eyes; it was nostalgia. The experiences of the past month or so were richer than his entire previous life, almost turning him into a different person.

The continuous real battles have caused Zoro and Kuina's fighting power to rise sharply. If they only had the potential but couldn't unleash their full strength before, they can now even unleash power beyond their limits.

The two of them are only a hair's breadth away from becoming sword masters. As long as they gain some insight, they could break through at any time. Even if they take it slowly, they could become sword masters in a few months at the latest.

“So who is the best target?” Guina asked.

“It’s them!” Yi Shuihan said, pointing to a bounty list.

The bounty poster features a man with blue skin and a jagged nose, or rather, a fish-man, whose left breast bears the mark of a sun.

Former member of the Sun Pirates, now captain of the Arlong Pirates. Arlong, a sawtooth shark-man, is currently on the island where Cocoyasi Village is located, planning to establish Arlong Territory.

To be honest, Yi Shuihan was a little surprised when he saw the bounty list.

"The 2000 million bounty is just the right target for your challenge. Here's a hint: his actual strength is worth far more than 2000 million. If you're careless, you won't be able to beat him," Yi Shuihan said casually, tapping his fingers on the table.

Hearing that the dragon's strength exceeded the bounty, Zoro and Kuina were not afraid. On the contrary, they were eager to try. Their long history of victories had cultivated a strong sense of confidence, and they were confident that they could defeat the enemy no matter how strong they were.

Cocoyasi Village

Not long ago, this place was a peaceful and happy land where people lived and worked in peace and contentment. Although it was not prosperous, people were very satisfied with their lives.

Everything changed after a group of fishmen arrived. A fishman called Evil Dragon wanted to build Dragon Territory here, turning Cocoyasi Village into his territory. People had to pay money to save their lives, and if they didn't have enough money, they would be brutally killed. Many people have already suffered.

"Sister Nochiko, will bounty hunters really come to kill the evil dragon?" A cute little girl with short orange hair asked a blue-haired little girl who wasn't much older than her.

"Nami, don't worry, someone will take care of those bad guys," Nojiko comforted her, but her eyes were full of worry, clearly indicating that even she herself didn't know the answer.

"The fishmen are here!" someone shouted, and Cocoyasi Village instantly became lively.

Outside the village, a group of villagers held farming tools, such as sickles and hoes, as if they were about to fight, but the fear in their eyes told them how scared they were.

The dragon looked at the mob with disdain, not taking these ordinary villagers seriously.

"Have you raised all the money? If you have, hand it over, and your life will be saved. Otherwise, I don't think you want to see the consequences."

"Why should we give you the money we've worked so hard to earn? Don't be afraid, everyone. As long as we stand together, there's nothing we can do about it."

The dragon looked at the woman who had come out to oppose him, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light, and he swept his fierce gaze across the villagers.

Many people shrank back when they were swept by that gaze, but they did not retreat.

"Is this also your intention?" The dragon's tone was icy, radiating an intimidating aura.

He was met with the villagers' silent silence, and that silence was the answer.

"Then you can all die. Do it."

The fishmen behind the dragon, with cruel smiles, approached the villagers, and a massacre was about to unfold.

"Excuse me, are you a dragon?"

"Huh? Where did you two come from, brats?" Arlong looked at Zoro and Kuina with a puzzled expression, and the others were also drawn to their arrival.

Zoro took out the bounty list, carefully compared it for a moment, and then said, "There's no mistake, he is Arlong."

"That's good, but don't go to the wrong person," Guina said calmly.

"Hey! I'm asking you a question! What are you doing here?"

"What are you doing? Killing your men."

"I remember now, they are two brats, the pirate hunters who have recently risen to fame."

Chapter 107, Inserting Eyes

Upon hearing the name "two little devils," everyone present was taken aback, then looked at Zoro and his companions with curious eyes.

"You two brats, so you're saying your target is me." The dragon narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Zoro and Kuina, and finally said disdainfully, "You are indeed brats. If it were anyone else, they might be afraid of you, but with me, you are destined to return empty-handed."