Chapter 55 Demonic Sword: Heart crossing/Kokoro no kōsaten
"It woke up? " Nami stared at the sword, confused. Then she turned to Zoro and asked, "What does that mean? "
"Literally," Zoro replied, frowning at the sword.
As a swordsman, especially one with three famous swords, Zoro knows a lot about famous swords from his time. However, he feels that the demon sword on the rack is not one of the well-known swords today.
This makes sense because, according to Nami, this sword is an antique from two or three hundred years ago. It likely belonged to the Nefertari family before.
It was only recently that it was given to them.
Famous swords are usually ranked along with the famous swordsmen who wield them.
For example, the black sword Yoru,held by the top swordsman Mihawk, is now ranked as the best sword. But it wasn't always first. It only took that place after Mihawk became the strongest.
Other famous swords also change rankings from time to time.
Swords can boost a swordsman's power, and as the swordsman improves, they can also reshape the sword.
"Strange," Nami said, not fully understanding. She didn't ask more questions but instead said, "Do you like it? If you do, I'll give it to you."
Zoro brushed his hand over the three swords at his waist. After pausing, he shook his head and said, "No thanks, I have just the right amount now."
He has a Wado Ichimonji, a Sandai Kitetsu, and a Setsuzou, all of which are quality swords. Zoro doesn't want to replace them. He prefers to improve his swords himself rather than swap them for better ones.
After a moment, Zoro switched topics and said, "But maybe Bane could use a good sword. "
Earlier, in little garden, when Bane was learning Elbaf's spear from Dorry and Brogy, his ordinary long sword broke. It couldn't handle the incredible force he was using.
After that, Bane didn't look for a new sword. Good swords are hard to find, and regular swords are not very useful to him. Plus, he isn't a pure swordsman like Zoro, so he hasn't found one until now.
"Then I'll go get him," Nami said, agreeing.
Soon, Bane, who was talking with Issho on the deck, came to the warehouse with Issho..
When Issho reached the door, he asked uncertainly, "Did someone call me? "
"Calling us," Zoro replied. He continued, "For the last two days, I kept hearing sounds while I was meditating. At first, I thought it was just my imagination. But today, I followed the sound out of curiosity and realized it was breathing. "
Everything in the world breathes. Only those who have reached the level of iron-cutting and can see and hear this can feel it.
"Even though I can't see it and haven't touched it, such a spiritual sword is very rare," Issho said.
At this moment, Issho's gaze turned to Zoro's waist, and he smiled, saying, "No, it's not uncommon. "
As a kendo master and a top-level warrior with observation Haki, Issho could feel that one of the three swords Zoro carried was also "breathing. "
That sword was Wado Ichimonji.
A sword with this kind of spirituality deserves to be called a famous sword and is worthy of being included in the list of "Twenty-one Great Swords. "
To be exact, all famous swords above the 21st level can "breathe. "
Some of them do this because the swordsmiths are so skilled that the swords gain this spirituality during forging. Others are re-forged by generations of swordsmen.
Wado Ichimonji is the first type. The Sandai Kitetsu in Zoro's hand is in a stage where it might "wake up" at any moment. Maybe when Zoro gets stronger, he can turn the Sandai Kitetsu into a famous sword like Wado Ichimonji. Setsuzou, while also a famous sword, is still far behind.
As the two talked about breathing, Bane was squatting in front of the sword rack, examining the sword closely.
The entire scabbard is dark and paired with black pearls from the deep sea and some dark green cold jadeite. The materials look luxurious, but the overall low tone gives it a dark and understated appearance.
"Why do I feel the presence of an evil spirit? Is it because the sword is a dangerous weapon? " Bane muttered.
"Because it is a demon sword, and it's more demonic than my Third Generation Kitetsu. Its previous owners likely all had bad endings," Zoro explained.
He was about to warn Bane not to draw the sword unless he was mentally ready.
Before he could finish, Bane suddenly raised his hand and pulled half of the sword out of the scabbard.
As soon as the blade was drawn, even a newbie like Nami felt a chilling aura.
The already dark cabin felt even gloomier at that moment.
Looking at this scene, the corners of Zoro's mouth twitched slightly, but he didn't say anything.
Bane is a reckless guy, but if you think about it, he acted the same way when he saw the Sandai Kitetsu.
After pulling out the entire sword, Bane weighed it in his hand a few times and said, "It's cold all over, with a chaotic cross pattern, a thick blade back, a thin edge, unmatched sharpness, a comfortable weight, and no flaws. It's a really good sword. I feel it's just as good as your Wado Ichimonji. "
"If you have a strong partner, maybe in a few years, you can become as strong as an Emperor." Zoro agreed.
At that moment, Bane noticed the inscription engraved on the blade where it meets the handle.
Perhaps that is the name of this knife.
"Kokoro no kōsaten" Bane smacked his lips and seemed very pleased with the name.
"Kokoro no kōsaten? " Issho nodded and said, "It is indeed a good name. The demon is in the human heart, not in the sword. "
"Zoro said you don't have a suitable sword. If you think it's good, just use this sword," Nami suggested.
Bane laughed loudly and said, "They say a demon sword harms its master. This guy Zoro has bad intentions. He wants to be my senior brother, huh? "
Zoro snorted and said, "If you're scared, just pretend I didn't say anything. "
"No." Bane raised Kokoro no kōsaten high and looked at it carefully in the dim warehouse. After a moment, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he said, "I like it very much. Kokoro no kōsaten. It will follow me to the top of the world."
At that moment, the Kokoro no kōsaten in his hand also shook slightly, as if urging Bane to let it drink blood! At the same time, as his heart trembled slightly, Bane felt that the Armament Haki in his body was stirring, as if wanting to emerge.
Suddenly, Bane thought of the famous sword Enma in Wano.
Maybe these two sword have something in common?
However, he didn't think about it further. After Bane swung the sword a few times with one hand, he found that the Kokoro no kōsaten was very easy to use, so he put it into the scabbard and strapped it to his waist.
"I haven't worn a sword for a while, it feels a little uncomfortable," Bane said, patting his heart and laughing.
"Okay, now that this demon sword has an owner, it's time for us to train" Issho said, taking the initiative to speak.
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