Under the boss's horrified gaze, Sandai Kitetsu cut a very strange arc, actually going around Yun Lie's arm, and with a "poof," it plunged into the floor, almost the entire blade of the sword sinking into the floor, leaving only the hilt outside, swaying slightly.
The boss was stunned by Yun Lie's action, standing rooted to the spot, speechless for a long time, his eyes full of shock and admiration.
"It seems not only did I choose this sword, but this sword also chose me."
Yun Lie smiled slightly, feeling very satisfied with this move.
In fact, he had imbued Sandai Kitetsu with spatial power; let alone it cutting him, it could even spin in the air or perform various complex movements without issue.
After a while, the boss finally came back to his senses, looking at Yun Lie with eyes full of admiration, and exclaimed, "Sir, what courage! I've been running this shop for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen someone with such spirit as you!"
With that, the boss didn't wait for Yun Lie to say anything else and quickly walked upstairs.
Soon after, he came down holding an exquisite white longsword.
Yun Lie recognized it at a glance; it was indeed the boss's family heirloom—Shusui.
"This sword is named Shusui, it's one of the fifty Ryo Wazamono swords..." The boss excitedly introduced the origin and characteristics of Shusui to Yun Lie, his words full of pride.
Just like in the original story, the boss eventually offered to give Sandai Kitetsu and Shusui to Yun Lie.
Naturally, Yun Lie couldn't just take things for free. After a fierce negotiation, he insisted on leaving 10 million beli for the boss. Only then, satisfied, did he take Sandai Kitetsu and Shusui and leave the shop.
As soon as he stepped out of the shop, Yun Lie felt a force collide with him.
A young girl rushed over in a hurry, and the two collided head-on.
The girl fell to the ground, her hands fumbling frantically on the ground, seemingly searching for something important.
"Your glasses." Yun Lie saw that the person was wearing a Marine uniform and knew her identity. He bent down, picked up the glasses not far away, and handed them to her, saying.
"Thank you so much!"
Tashigi took the glasses with both hands, her fingertips trembling slightly, and her clear eyes behind the lenses were filled with gratitude.
Just as she was about to say something more, her gaze inadvertently swept over the Sandai Kitetsu slung at Yun Lie's waist. Her pupils suddenly contracted, and her breathing quickened.
"Hello!" She stepped forward half a pace, her voice trembling slightly with excitement: "May I see the sword at your waist?"
Her eyes were astonishingly bright, as if two flames danced in their depths, full of anticipation and excitement.
"Sorry, no."
Yun Lie refused directly, his palm instinctively pressing on the sword hilt.
He had just managed to get his hands on this Sandai Kitetsu and hadn't had time to study it properly. How could he easily show it to others?
"Sir, just a look! I'm willing to pay a high price!"
Tashigi stomped her foot in urgency, directly sidestepping to block Yun Lie's path. The saber under her Marine uniform swayed gently with her movement, "I can pay 100,000 beli!"
Yun Lie frowned slightly, ignoring her persistence, turned his steps to bypass her, and strode away.
Tashigi froze for a moment, then reacted, jogging all the way to catch up: "Please wait!"
All the way, Tashigi was like a persistent shadow, following Yun Lie not too far, not too close.
Her gaze was fixed on that cursed sword, so much so that she didn't even notice passersby bumping into her shoulder, and she kept muttering terms about swords.
"Kid, hand over everything valuable on you!"
As they reached a dim alley, five or six thugs suddenly sprang out of the shadows.
The yellow-haired leader immediately spotted the Sandai Kitetsu at Yun Lie's waist, his eyes instantly becoming greedy as he licked his lips and said, "Especially that sword, hand it over obediently!"
"How dare you rob people on the street! I'm going to arrest you!"
Tashigi sneered, her saber at her waist unsheathed, and a cold glint flashed. Several thugs hadn't even clearly seen her movements before they were already clutching their wounds and wailing on the ground.
She skillfully pulled out specially made ropes and, in a few swift motions, tied the thugs up like zongzi.
"Let me go! Our boss is Bartholomew! If you know what's good for you, let us go, otherwise, you're dead!"
The yellow-haired man was tied up and couldn't move, only able to shout desperately.
Tashigi snorted coldly, tightening the ropes on her hands a few more times: "No matter who is behind you, breaking the law means facing punishment!"
Her eyes were firm, revealing the unique sense of justice of a Marine.
"Miss Marine."
Yun Lie suddenly spoke, his gaze falling on the yellow-haired man, "Tell me how to get to the Barto Club. In exchange, I can let you touch this sword."
He knew that Bartholomew's influence would cover 150 streets in the future, and his Barrier Fruit was truly heaven-defying, known as absolute defense.
Tashigi's eyes lit up, but then she shook her head firmly: "No! It's too dangerous there! Bartholomew is not an ordinary pirate!"
She waved her hands anxiously, her face full of worry.
Yun Lie stopped talking nonsense and directly faced the yellow-haired man, drawing Sandai Kitetsu and placing the blade against his throat: "Tell me the location of the Barto Club, or die!"
"To the west! The largest building in the west!"
The yellow-haired man felt the cold blade, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back, his voice changing pitch.
Having obtained the desired answer, Yun Lie put away his sword, and the space beneath his feet suddenly twisted.
The next second, he vanished without a trace.
"Honestly! Why won't he listen to advice!"
Tashigi stomped her foot in anger, her cheeks flushed red.
She dragged the thugs, muttering, "What a reckless fellow," and walked towards the Naval Base, her footsteps echoing in the quiet alley.
.....
Barto Club.
Yun Lie's figure flashed, suddenly appearing on the rooftop of the Barto Club.
"Green mohawk... Hmm? Found him."
He activated his spatial perception, instantly covering the entire building, and soon found Bartholomew, with his iconic green mohawk, in a lavishly decorated room.
Without hesitation, Yun Lie directly tore through space and stepped into the room.
"Who are you? How did you get in? Where are my subordinates?"
Seeing Yun Lie suddenly appear, Bartholomew hurriedly pulled the blanket over his body, asking a barrage of questions. The thinly clad women on the bed screamed in fright and rushed out the door.
"I've come to borrow something, with no intention of returning it."
As soon as Yun Lie finished speaking, Sandai Kitetsu was already unsheathed, slashing fiercely towards Bartholomew.
"Clang!"
A transparent barrier instantly rose like glass, firmly blocking the blade of Sandai Kitetsu.
"Idiot! I'm a Barrier Fruit user! Dare to touch me, and you're dead!"
Bartholomew, seeing his attack blocked, immediately became arrogant, proudly patting the barrier in front of him.