Chapter 311: Build up your physique

Zoro snorted coldly and rushed toward Karl.

"Three Sword Style: Ichi Gorilla, Ni Gorilla, Two Gorilla Slash!"

After babbling a bunch of names, Zoro finally finished reciting the move name. Karl didn't understand what it specifically was, but it looked quite intimidating.

Karl held Raven horizontally in front of his chest in a lighthearted manner, blocking Zoro's slash. The clash of weapons made a crisp sound.

"The technique is enough, but the power is not quite there. Use more strength; I can still take it."

Zoro's face darkened. He roared and raised his two swords, slashing fiercely at Karl's shoulders.

"Clang~"

Karl blocked it again, then kicked Zoro in the chest.

Thump, Zoro flew backward and fell heavily onto the floor.

"The power is so-so, but there are too many openings. Continue!"

Zoro immediately bounced up from the ground, looking at Karl with anger: "Damn it!"

"Three Sword Style: Oni Giri!"

Zoro held his swords in a cross stance with both hands, unleashing a slash as if to pin down Karl, while the third sword was used to seal Karl's space for dodging.

It's a pity that Karl had no intention of dodging at all.

Ding~

The tip of Raven's blade touched Zoro's two swords, and the sword he was biting in his mouth immediately hit Raven's blade.

Karl twisted his wrist, drawing a circle with Zoro's blades, and then used a clever flick...

The two swords flew into the sky and then fell to the floor, making a clattering sound.

"The sword is the life of a swordsman, yet you can't even hold your sword. Is this the courage you have to challenge me?"

Zoro looked at the swords on the floor with a pale face, his lips trembling slightly.

"You, right now, don't even count as a third-rate swordsman. Young man, wanting to step onto the peak of the sword path is not just about talking."

Zoro didn't speak, keeping his head down with a dark face.

After a long time, Zoro raised his head and asked in a hoarse voice: "Then, what should I do?"

"Your foundation is good, and your technique is also quite good, but your physique is too weak."

"Whether it's a swordsman or anything else, physique is the top priority."

Zoro swallowed his saliva: "You mean, my training is not enough?"

Karl didn't answer, his left hand condensing a ball of golden Holy Light, which merged into Zoro's body.

"This, this is..."

The moment the Holy Light merged into his body, Zoro suddenly felt warm all over, very comfortable, but that wasn't the point.

The point was that he clearly felt he had become stronger, as if he had endless energy all over his body.

"Now your physique has been improved by several levels. You can try again."

"Don't use your Three Sword Style or Two Sword Style. Just use the most basic, most basic move. Come on!"

Zoro nodded, held the Wado Ichimonji he was biting in his mouth in his palm, took a deep breath, and unleashed a plain, ordinary downward slash.

In the process of swinging the sword, Zoro already understood why Karl said physique was the top priority.

Just this ordinary downward slash had more power than his Three Sword Style ultimate move!

Is this the effect of improved physique?

Ding~

"How is it? Does it feel different?"

A smile appeared on Zoro's face: "Yes, I felt it!"

"The stronger the physique, the stronger the power, and the stronger the slash I release!"

Karl had an expression of 'a child worth teaching.' If a swordsman wants to improve his strength quickly, improving his physique is the most stable method.

Look at Big Mom; she never says she is a swordsman, but she can rely on great strength to perform miracles and kill a bunch of so-called Great Swordsmen.

This is probably breaking all laws with strength.

Karl was also gradually developing in this direction, so as to reach the realm of returning to the basics.

Clap, clap, clap~

Koushiro, who was watching the battle on the side, couldn't help but applaud: "Vice Admiral White Raven's words are truly enlightening. Sigh~ I have seen too many swordsmen pursue technique for the sake of technique, eventually walking on the wrong path."

"Mr. Koushiro, the meal is ready. Please invite the guest to eat while it's hot!"

Koushiro looked at Karl and reached out toward the door: "Vice Admiral White Raven, please."

"Zoro, you come too!"

Zoro shook his head: "No, Master Koushiro, I, I want to be quiet for a while."

"Hmm, that's fine too."

After Karl and Koushiro left, Zoro sat cross-legged on the ground, staring blankly at the Wado Ichimonji in his hand.

"Kuina, do you know? Today I fought the Navy Great Swordsman Karl. Although I failed, I learned a lot from him."

"Give me a little more time..."

Behind the door, Koushiro took off his glasses, wiped away his tears, sighed deeply, and left.

The next day.

"Vice Admiral White Raven, take care." ===== CHAPTER 313 =====