Reno gripped the Shichiseiken, and under Maya's terrified gaze, a visible green mist drifted from the Shichiseiken's blade, flowing towards Reno's body.
"Reno, quickly throw away the Shichiseiken!!!" Maya immediately shouted to stop him.
According to the hundreds of years of legends on Aska Island, whenever the Shichiseiken appeared, it would inevitably cause war.
Along with the release of the Shichiseiken's dark power, the person holding it would have their mind affected, becoming a puppet of the Shichiseiken, acting according to its will.
Watching the green mist about to enter Reno's body, Maya's small face turned pale.
"Don't worry, Maya, you have to believe in Reno." Vivi patted Maya's shoulder, gently comforting her.
Robin also smiled gently, "Maya, our Captain's strength is very powerful."
Initially, she also had concerns, but seeing Reno still confident, she immediately relaxed.
Having followed Reno for so long, she knew that Reno never fought a battle he wasn't confident in winning.
Since he said he could, then he definitely could.
The comfort from the other girls brought some color back to Maya's face, but her small hands were still tightly clenched.
"It's just a demonic sword that can influence the minds of ordinary people, yet it dares to act presumptuously in front of me." Reno remained unmoved, allowing the green mist to invade his body.
In an instant, a dark, murderous, and violent will began to rage wildly within Reno's body, attempting to replace Reno's will and take over Reno's body.
If a person's will was not firm, they would instantly become a puppet of the Shichiseiken.
Just then, a strange red light flashed in Reno's pupils.
"You're seeking death!!!" Reno's gaze sharpened, and a vast, ocean-like Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted, red lightning like poisonous snakes roaring out, occupying more than half the space.
The green mist drifting from the Shichiseiken's blade, upon touching the red lightning, was like a mouse encountering a cat, beginning to flee wildly, avoiding the might of the red lightning.
"Is this all it takes to be called an invincible sword?!!!" Reno sneered, while his Conqueror's Haki erupted without reservation, dispelling all the green mist that had drifted from the Shichiseiken's blade.
"This… how is this possible?!!!" Maya covered her mouth in surprise, her pupils filled with disbelief.
The scene before her was completely different from the legends.
At the same time, Reno poured this domineering and aggressive Conqueror's Haki into the Shichiseiken's blade.
Buzz buzz buzz
Buzz buzz buzz
The Conqueror's Haki surging into the blade, like a hurricane passing through, suppressed the Shichiseiken's darkness and evil will with thunderous force.
The Shichiseiken began to tremble violently, its green blade flickering on and off, seemingly wanting to break free from Reno's control.
"An ant trying to shake a tree, overestimating itself!!" Reno snorted coldly. After pouring all the Conqueror's Haki into the blade, the Shichiseiken trembled even more violently, and wisps of green smoke drifted from within the sword, eventually slowly dissipating.
Time passed by second by second.
One minute passed.
The Shichichiken's reaction gradually disappeared, slowly becoming calm, and the green light on its blade also dimmed a bit compared to before.
"This… how is this possible?!!!!" Maya was completely stunned, crying out with her mouth wide open.
She simply couldn't use her understanding to explain everything that was happening before her eyes.
Not only was Reno not affected by the dark power within the Shichiseiken, but he actually suppressed the Shichiseiken?!!!
The other girls also breathed a sigh of relief, exchanging smiles.
Although they believed in Reno's strength, Maya had built up the Shichiseiken's power so much before this.
Everyone still couldn't help but feel a little worried.
But now it seems that their man is still more powerful.
What Shichiseiken, Hachiseiken, they are all little brothers in front of Reno.
Reno played with the Shichiseiken in his hand; at this moment, he could no longer feel any dark power.
This further confirmed the saying that Haki is the king.
However, he had to admit that the Shichiseiken indeed had its peculiarities.
This was also the first sword with its own consciousness that he had encountered so far.
If used well, it would be a divine weapon.
"Reno, did you really, really subdue the Shichiseiken?!!!" Maya, still shaken, walked over with small steps, asking uncertainly.
Everything happened so fast that she still felt a sense of unreality.
The Shichiseiken, which had provoked several wars and caused countless deaths, was so easily subdued by Reno?!!!
Maya felt a bit dazed, her head spinning.
"It is indeed a good sword, but it's not as exaggerated as you all say." Reno smiled at Maya and handed over the Shichiseiken.
Maya subconsciously took a step back, looking at the Shichiseiken with some fear.
She didn't have Reno's powerful strength; if she were to be corrupted by the dark power, she would become a puppet of the Shichiseiken.
"Don't worry, Maya, now my will exists within the Shichiseiken's blade." Reno cast a reassuring look at Maya.
"I'll do it." Tashigi, who valued swords as much as her life, stepped forward and, in full view of everyone, took the Shichiseiken from Reno's hand.
"Indeed, there is a powerful force within it." Tashigi sensed it carefully.
The next second, Tashigi raised the Shichiseiken high and suddenly slashed towards a distant mountain peak.
Swish!!!
A beam of energy, intertwined with red and green, roared out, instantly covering a distance of hundreds of meters, and with a bang, shattered the distant mountain peak.
Rumble rumble
Rumble rumble
Countless rocks rolled down, the sound reverberated, and dust flew everywhere.
"So powerful?!!!" Tashigi's eyes widened, looking at the Shichiseiken in her hand in surprise.
She hadn't used much strength in that slash.
"The Shichiseiken is indeed a good sword, its power is in no way inferior to a great grade sword." Reno, standing beside her, gave it a very high evaluation.
As for the title of 'legendary sword,' it was indeed a bit exaggerated.
One could only say that Aska Island was secluded, unaware of the wider world outside.
Just like Arlong, who could only lord over Cocoyasi Village.
"Really nothing?"
Maya stared blankly at Tashigi, who had returned from testing the sword, and there was no change in her from before.
Her eyes were clear, and her behavior showed no signs of abnormality.
Wait.
Maya covered her head, feeling a bit dizzy.
She rubbed her eyes hard and looked again; it was indeed the Shichiseiken, no doubt.
But it was subdued just like that?!
Are all the legends false?!
Reno walked over with a smile, gently stroking Maya's head. He knew Maya must be confused right now.
After all, centuries of legends had subtly taken root in the minds of the people of Aska Island.
For them, the Shichiseiken's power was an unshakeable iron rule; its emergence would inevitably bring disaster and anomaly.
Only the three sacred jewels could seal the Shichiseiken's power.
Yet, in just one short minute, the Shichiseiken had been suppressed by him. Anyone would doubt their life in such a situation.
Maya opened her mouth and said bravely, "I… I want to see the Shichiseiken."
Under Reno's suggestive gaze, Tashigi handed over the Shichiseiken in her hand.
Maya swallowed nervously, carefully taking the Shichiseiken.
One second.
Two seconds.
Another minute passed.
"Eh?!!! There really is no feeling at all!!!" Maya's eyes lit up, her worries disappearing.
According to rumors, as long as someone touched the Shichiseiken, its dark power would automatically be released, corrupting the user's will.
But now there was really no reaction.
"Reno, how… how did you do it?!!!" Maya felt incredibly unbelievable.
In her understanding, only the three sacred jewels could seal the Shichiseiken's power, but Reno sealed the Shichiseiken by himself?!!!
It was simply incredible.
Reno looked at Maya in front of him and said earnestly, "Maya, Aska Island is too small. The Shichiseiken you've feared for centuries is merely a legend from a secluded corner; there are many people who can suppress the Shichiseiken."
"I know your mission is to suppress the Shichiseiken. Now that the Shichiseiken will no longer bring you disaster or war, why don't you consider my previous invitation to join my Pirate Crew?!!!"
"This…" Maya hesitated.
She felt like her mind was still reeling.
Seeing that Maya didn't refuse immediately, Reno continued to press his advantage, "Maya, think about it carefully. If you're not by my side, what if one day I can't control the Shichiseiken's dark power and release its will?!"
Hearing this, Maya's expression changed slightly, and she stammered, "Reno, why don't you put the Shichiseiken back? That would be better for everyone."
"No!" Reno shook his head, refusing decisively.
He had finally found a treasured sword; how could he return it?
Besides, that was just his persuasion (acei) to Maya earlier; with his strength, how could he not be able to suppress the Shichiseiken?
Maya fell silent, her face showing difficulty.
With Reno's strength, if he really wanted to take the Shichiseiken, she couldn't stop him at all.
Seeing Maya still hesitating, Reno immediately cast a pleading look at the other girls.
This trick, he had used countless times with success.
The girls rolled their eyes speechlessly, then walked towards Maya one by one.
In fact, Maya had already been somewhat swayed earlier, and with the girls' verbal assault, Maya quickly conceded.
She clearly felt that something was amiss, but she just couldn't pinpoint it.
"Reno, I… I am willing to join your Pirate Crew."
Maya, who had been completely charmed by Robin, looked at Reno and said softly.
Reno immediately gave the girls a look that said, "Well done," and said seriously, "Maya, from now on, you'll stay by my side and watch over the Shichiseiken with me."
Maya clenched her small fists and nodded heavily, "Don't worry, Captain, I will definitely work hard to watch over the Shichiseiken and absolutely not let the evil power within it be released."
The girls behind Maya all covered their mouths, trying to suppress their laughter.
"Captain, with both the Shichiseiken and Maya in hand, shouldn't we be leaving here now?!!!" Nami looked at Reno with a half-smile.
"In… in hand?!!!" Maya looked at Nami in confusion.
Nami's smile froze, and she scratched her head awkwardly.
Reno glared fiercely at Nami, then smiled slightly and said, "To welcome Maya's joining, let's have a banquet tonight!!!"
"A banquet?! That's great, it's been so long since we had a banquet!!" Kaya smacked her lips, her mouth watering.
"A banquet?!!! Captain, you're playing favorites! Why wasn't there a banquet when I joined the Pirate Crew?!!!" Doll stood with her hands on her hips, pouting at Reno, her two prominent breasts bouncing.
"It seems the Captain really likes Maya." Robin crossed her arms, looking at Reno, her eyes slightly narrowed.
"…"
Maya lowered her head, a little embarrassed, and secretly glanced at Reno.
Did Reno really like her that much?!
She clearly felt that Robin and The girls seemed to be jealous.
Ignoring the unfriendly gazes of The girls, Reno put away the ark maxim and directly summoned the luxurious pirate ship.
"Let's go, my beautiful crew members, let's have a banquet in a place where no one will disturb us." Reno, extremely gentlemanly, invited The girls to board the deck one by one.
Amidst a roar, the pirate ship shot up ten thousand meters into the sky with a whoosh.
Ten thousand meters in the sky.
The girls each performed their duties.
Some prepared ingredients, some processed meat, some set up grills, some prepared drinks... For an entire afternoon, everyone was incredibly busy.
Amidst laughter and joy, Maya quickly integrated herself.
Night gradually fell.
"Beauties, the banquet has begun!!"
Following Reno's cheer, a lit torch was thrown into the stand.
Instantly, the bright firelight dyed the somewhat dim sky a fiery red.
Reno and The girls gathered around the bonfire.
The crisp clinking of glasses continuously echoed on the deck.
"Hahahahaha… Makino, the wine you brewed is really good." Reno downed the wine in his glass. Although he had drunk it many times, he still couldn't help but praise it.
Makino smiled gently at Reno, "As long as Captain likes it."
"I want some too, pour me a glass." The angel Conis was envious, constantly flapping the wings on her back.
"Sister Carmen, your cooking smells so good." Maya's nose twitched, and she vigorously inhaled the wafting scent, her face full of intoxication.
"Hahahahaha Maya, Carmen is a famous chef in the East Blue, ordinary people can't eat her dishes." Nojiko gave Carmen a thumbs up.
The other girls also nodded, giving their affirmation.
Carmen's Culinary Arts had greatly satisfied their discerning taste buds.
Facing everyone's praise, Carmen merely smiled slightly and continued to skillfully flip the grill in her hand.
Vivi and Robin ate special diet meals, enjoying the festive atmosphere of the banquet.
It must be said that holding a banquet is really a very pleasant thing.
It's very comfortable!
Reno, accompanied by The girls, happily drank and made merry. When they were in high spirits, they even sang and danced.
The dances of girls like Vivi and Tashigi were gentle and graceful.
While the uninhibited ones like Sara, Doll, and Kalifa, wearing bikinis, performed sexy and fiery dances, which drew various wild screams from The girls, pushing the banquet to a climax.
It is worth mentioning that during this period, everyone also successively invited Reno to join them in dancing.
As a result, Reno's clumsy moves drew disgust from The girls.
Until the bonfire was about to die out, everyone formed a circle and lay on the deck without any regard for their image.
Reno clasped his hands behind his head, looking up at the sky, his eyes and the corners of his mouth filled with a smile of relief, "Once we go to the New World and bring all the beauties into the Pirate Crew, I will take you all around the world and fulfill all your dreams."
The girls were stunned and all turned to look at Reno.
Nami's lips curved into a smile, and she cupped her hands around her mouth like a megaphone, looking up at the sky and shouting, "Reno, don't forget, I want to draw a map of the entire world."
Following her, The girls all began to imitate her.
"I want to decipher the poneglyph and find the truth about the Void Century!"
Tashigi: "I want to collect all the famous swords in the world!"
"I want to sail everywhere with Reno!"
"I want to help more people get rid of diseases!"
Nojiko: "I want to plant an even larger tangerine grove!"
Makino: "I want to brew even more delicious wine!"
Carmen: "I want to become the most amazing chef on the sea!"
Golden Week, Sara, Mikita: "We want to be the best baristas!"
Conis, Laki: "We also want to be the best baristas!"
"I want Captain to dote on me more, three times a day!"
Kalifa: "I want four times a day, no one can have more than me!"
Maya:??
The girls:??
"Cough cough… Maya, what is your dream?" Reno quickly changed the subject.
"Dream?!" Maya snapped back to reality, thought carefully for a moment, "I want to guard the Seven Star Sword!"
Just as Reno secretly breathed a sigh of relief, Maya suddenly asked confusedly, "Captain, what did Sister Doll mean by 'dote on'? Is it a very wonderful thing?!!"
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