Akira Stone nodded, saying, "Understood. It means I can only use one Zanpakuto at a time. To switch to another, I have to sheathe it and draw it again. So the Death Scythe's abilities are limited."
The system said, "The Death Scythe System is, accurately speaking, only a support system, existing to assist the host. Naturally, there will be limitations. As the first user of this system, the host will have one chance to draw a Zanpakuto."
"Draw a Zanpakuto? What does that mean?" Akira Stone asked, puzzled.
The system said, "From the three Zanpakuto the host has unsealed, one will be randomly selected. The chosen Zanpakuto will have its Shikai and Bankai automatically unlocked."
"Is that even possible?" Akira Stone couldn't believe his ears. Was this the so-called newbie gift pack?
"Please begin the draw, host," the system said.
Though astonished, Akira Stone wouldn't miss this opportunity. He asked, "System, how do I start the draw?"
The system said, "The host simply says 'Begin draw.'"
Akira Stone said, "Okay, begin draw!"
The instant Akira Stone finished speaking, three Zanpakuto shadows appeared before him: Senbonzakura, Hyōrinmaru, and Wabisuke. Then, the three shadows flickered rapidly before his eyes.
"Ding."
A clear sound echoed, and two of the Zanpakuto shadows disappeared, leaving only one ancient, straight blade.
"Congratulations, host. You have drawn Senbonzakura. Because this is a one-time draw, Senbonzakura's Shikai and Bankai are automatically unlocked," the system announced.
"Senbonzakura?"
Akira Stone was thrilled. Of the three Zanpakuto—Senbonzakura, Hyōrinmaru, and Wabisuke—Senbonzakura and Hyōrinmaru were both excellent choices. He would have been happy with either.
Senbonzakura was the Zanpakuto of Kuchiki Byakuya, the sixth division captain of the Gotei 13 in Bleach. Both its Shikai and Bankai were incredibly powerful, ranking among the strongest in the entire Bleach world.
Obtaining this Zanpakuto, with its Shikai and Bankai unlocked, filled Akira Stone with excitement.
Suddenly, Akira Stone remembered a characteristic of Zanpakuto in Bleach, and asked the system, "System, aren't Zanpakuto only usable in a spirit body state? Do I need to leave my body to use a Zanpakuto?"
The system said, "The host's concern is unnecessary. The Zanpakuto abilities selected by the Death Scythe System have been modified. They can be used without being in a spirit body, and their power will not be diminished."
Hearing the system's reply, Akira Stone breathed a sigh of relief, his regard for the Death Scythe System increasing.
Shanks and Buggy had been watching Akira Stone. Just as they were wondering about his actions, Akira Stone suddenly drew the ancient sword, revealing a sharp, gleaming blade.
Sword energy spanned thousands of miles, a single sword's chill reaching nineteen states!
Shanks was startled, shouting and quickly dodging. Buggy wasn't as quick. He was directly cut in two at the waist.
Normally, being cut in two would be fatal, but strangely, Buggy, instead of falling, shouted in surprise, "You brat, you dare cut me?!"
But Akira Stone ignored Buggy's shouts, carefully examining Senbonzakura. It looked exactly as he remembered, and after drawing it, the Death Scythe's hilt had changed into Senbonzakura's hilt.
From the moment he drew the sword, everything had changed except the scabbard.
Holding Senbonzakura, Akira Stone felt a pressure. The sword wasn't heavy, but it was long—not easy for an eight-year-old to wield. Yet, he felt a connection with the sword, as if it were part of his body.
Akira Stone knew this connection was due to the Death Scythe System. From the moment he drew the sword, he was Senbonzakura's master.
Recalling the attack, it had been powerful. If Buggy hadn't been able to reform, he would have died.
Akira Stone, holding Senbonzakura, felt a surge of confidence. He arrogantly said to Buggy, "That strike was for your sneak attack. If you want to fight, I'll accept."
"Oh, my."
Buggy was furious. He had been belittled by a child! He couldn't stand it! He shouted, "Brat, take this!"
Ignoring his lower half, Buggy's upper body lunged at Akira Stone, his cutlass slashing down.
"Clang!"
Buggy wasn't fast. Akira Stone easily blocked the attack. But Akira Stone was only eight, his strength still weak. Though he blocked the attack, his hands were numb from the impact.
"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!"
Buggy swung his cutlass repeatedly, each blow blocked by Akira Stone, but it was clear to everyone that Akira Stone was struggling; the difference in strength was taking its toll.
"Ah!"
Akira Stone suddenly shouted, using all his strength to quickly retreat. He planted Senbonzakura before him, lightly shouting, "Scatter, Senbonzakura!"
As Akira Stone shouted, the sword underwent a strange transformation. Senbonzakura's blade slowly disappeared, dissolving into countless fluttering petals that swirled around Akira Stone.
"Huh? What's this?"
This sudden change astonished Buggy, drawing the attention of nearby pirates.
To Buggy's shock, the petals around Akira Stone shot towards him at incredible speed. As they neared, their speed increased dramatically, radiating a chilling sharpness.
"Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!"
The petals became blades. Buggy was like a target, the blades striking him relentlessly. After ten seconds, the petals slowly disappeared, returning to Senbonzakura's hilt, restoring the sword to its original form. Buggy was cut into countless pieces, like shredded meat floating in the air, the only difference being the absence of blood.
Buggy wouldn't die. His Devil Fruit ability was the bane of swordsmen, but being beaten so badly was a humiliation. His dismembered body slowly coalesced, reforming. He roared in anger, thrusting his cutlass at Akira Stone.
"Buggy, stop!"
Shanks, who had been watching, was shocked when Akira Stone used Senbonzakura's ability. Seeing Buggy lose control and try to kill Akira Stone, he was terrified.
The boy was so young and was kept on Whitebeard's ship, meaning he was very cherished. If Buggy hurt him, it would cause a huge problem.
Shanks tried to stop him, but he was too slow. He could only shout for Buggy to stop, but Buggy wouldn't listen.
Everything that happened hadn't escaped the eyes of the pirates on both sides. They had initially dismissed it as childish play, but they were astonished by Akira Stone's use of Senbonzakura's Shikai ability.
The Whitebeard Pirates were especially surprised. They never thought the sword, which had always been undrawable, could be drawn by Akira Stone, and that it possessed such strange and powerful abilities.
Vista was most astonished. Senbonzakura's ability to transform into petals was similar to his swordsmanship. He thought Akira Stone had learned his techniques.
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