Xiaoluo never expected that the name "Black Wrist Zephyr" would rise on the back of his own name.
Seizing this opportunity, the Marine launched a large - scale publicity campaign.
After all, they had been suppressed by the Rocks Pirates in the New World for more than a year, and this was a hard - won victory.
Vice Admiral Black Wrist Zephyr pursued Xiaoluo, the captain of the Eighth Division of the Rocks Pirates, also known as the Blood - edged Swordmaster.
Xiaoluo flew into a rage when he saw the newspaper.
All the cadres of the Rocks Pirates even made fun of him.
Of course, some small fries also joined in the mockery.
But in front of Xiaoluo, who covered the whole island with his Observation Haki, those who laughed were all sliced to pieces by his sword qi (qi is a vital energy in traditional Chinese culture).
This made the name of the Blood - edged Swordmaster ring out once again.
However, this time, his reputation became notorious far and wide.
After that pursuit, the Marine was recalled to the Marine Headquarters.
Among those recalled were people Xiaoluo knew.
Garp, Sengoku, and Zephyr!
The departure of these three greatly boosted Xiaoluo's confidence. The next day, he set sail for battle.
This time, Xiaoluo was extremely crazy. No pirates could withstand a single move from him.
He killed pirates even faster than the Marine.
Of course, he also went ashore from time to time to plunder.
However, Xiaoluo didn't kill randomly.
These were all pirates with a long list of crimes, provided by Shakky, the intelligence agent of the Rocks Pirates.
Because these people were not only pirates but also slave traders.
Each of them had blood on their hands.
Naturally, Xiaoluo's actions soon led to retaliation.
Black Wrist Zephyr of the Marine Headquarters launched another attack.
There was no other way.
Xiaoluo's crazy attacks on the slave ships had caused a shortage of slaves in the Holy Land Mary Geoise.
Countless Celestial Dragons were causing a ruckus, and the World Government was putting pressure on the Marine.
In the end, the Marine sent Zephyr.
A year after their last encounter, the battle reignited.
This time, Xiaoluo didn't run away.
Running away didn't really matter to Xiaoluo.
It was no big deal to run if you couldn't win.
But this time, Xiaoluo needed Zephyr to be his whetstone.
After a year of crazy training at sea, along with the Haki training and swordsmanship training from Rocks, he had a complete transformation.
With Rocks' unreserved support.
For example, the advanced usage of the Six Powers of the Marine, such as Life Return, was all passed on to Xiaoluo.
This further improved Xiaoluo's physical skills.
Especially Life Return, which seemed to be tailor - made for him.
Having already mastered the Six Powers, he achieved even greater proficiency when training in Life Return.
He quickly mastered Life Return and Six Kings Spear.
This battle with Zephyr would be a test of his one - year training results.
On the shore of an uninhabited island's beach, two figures confronted each other.
"Zephyr! Long time no see. You're here!"
Looking at Black Wrist Zephyr across from him, wearing the Marine's Justice Coat, Xiaoluo smiled faintly.
His eyes were filled with a burning desire for battle.
"Pirate Xiaoluo, I will arrest you in the name of justice!"
Zephyr tore off his Justice Cloak behind him, and immediately, his body was covered with Advanced Armament Haki.
After hearing Zefa's words, Xia Luo gave a faint smile.
He also drew his long sword and pointed it at Zefa from afar.
"Then let's start!"
Xia Luo's Conqueror's Haki soared into the sky.
A flying slash up to a hundred meters long was launched as a greeting.
Xia Luo could indeed coat his attacks with Conqueror's Haki, but he was still not very proficient.
"Pirate Xia Luo, die! Black Wrist: Viper!"
Zefa's fists turned pitch - black, with his Armament Haki hardened to the extreme.
He punched at Xia Luo's flying slash.
Bang!
The two attacks collided.
The whole small island trembled without any wind.
Dust and sand were flying everywhere!
"Big news! This is huge news!"
Morgan was hiding in the air, watching the intense battle between the two sides.
"The news that a Navy Rear - Admiral is fighting the captain of the 8th Division of the Rocks Pirates is bound to shock the whole world!"
After Morgan finished speaking.
Countless newspaper - selling seagulls behind him flew out in unison.
Spreading the news that tugged at the nerves of all forces across the sea.
Xia Luo summoned Morgan.
After the embarrassing incident last time, he swore that he must get back at it.
He specifically contacted Morgan.
Hive Island!
Bang!
Rocks punched the table in front of him!
"All hands on deck! Make for the Edd War Sea area!"
As Rocks gave the order!
All the pirates started to move.
Including the other seven cadres!
"Jiehahaha! This kid sure knows how to cause a commotion!"
Shiki the Golden Lion stood beside Rocks and said with a laugh.
"Guwahahaha! This kid is something else!"
Edward Newgate, Whitebeard, stood beside Rocks, took a sip of wine and said.
As Shiki the Golden Lion activated his ability, countless pirate ships floated up and, guided by Shakky, headed towards the Edd War Sea area.
Navy Headquarters!
Woo～!
With the urgent alarm for the Navy's emergency assembly.
All the Navy boarded their respective naval warships.
Leading the way was Admirals Kong.
And Garp and Sengoku behind him.
"Target: Edd War Sea area in the New World to rescue Zefa!"
As Admirals Kong gave the order, all the naval warships, which were carried by the World Government's special vessels, arrived in the New World.
The battle between the two completely exceeded their expectations.
Xia Luo just wanted to fight Zefa one more time, with Morgan as a witness, and had no other thoughts.
And Zefa just wanted to capture Xia Luo and send him back to Impel Down after seeing him.
He never thought that this would trigger a war between the pirates and the Navy.
"Hahaha! Zefa, why has your punch become weaker?"
Xia Luo, with blood all over his face, looked at Zefa. Although it seemed that Xia Luo's injuries were more serious than Zefa's, he still mocked.
He clenched his fists and slammed them into Zefa's fists.
And Zefa, with blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, desperately protected his head.
Xia Luo's sword was broken. After all, his sword was not a famous blade, just a sword slightly better than ordinary ones.
When Zefa broke Xia Luo's sword, he was still feeling smug.
Can a swordsman without a sword still be considered a master swordsman? Although Xia Luo's strength was infinitely close to that of a great master swordsman, how could he unleash his full potential without a sword?
However, Zefa never expected what happened next.
After losing his sword, Xia Luo's strength not only did not decline but actually continued to increase.
Only Xia Luo himself was aware of the truth.
He practiced swordsmanship purely because it was cool and convenient.
Imagine, with a single swing of the sword, a sword strike over a hundred meters long appeared before the enemy. How much psychological shock would it bring to the enemy?
But it wouldn't work against truly powerful opponents.
You should know that Xia Luo initially took the path of physical combat.
In his previous life as a mercenary, he had been exposed to almost all kinds of physical combat techniques, even though he couldn't use them at that time.
After transmigrating to this world, the physical combat and killing techniques from that world became Xia Luo's most precious memories.
Watching Xia Luo's continuous punches, Zefa also started to fight with all his might.