One Piece: The Strongest Trait System novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61 - [61] : [BONUS] - Zoro's Asura Aura! Checking Smoker's Traits!

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Sandai Kitetsu (Bonding...): A cursed sword! Swordsmen unable to gain its acknowledgment ultimately meet gruesome deaths!

(Influenced by Asura Aura, currently selecting a master. Target: Roronoa Zoro).

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Interesting!

So it's because of Zoro's [Asura Aura] Trait that this cursed sword started choosing a master.

Looks like the [Asura Aura] Trait is even more special than I initially thought.

The equipping speed also indicated its value. Zoro's Demonic Physique Trait had finished equipping long ago, but the Asura Aura Trait still had a long way to go.

While slightly faster than equipping Luffy's Sun God (Apex Gold) Trait, the difference was marginal. This Special Trait was easily as valuable as an Apex Gold Trait.

"Can you sense it too, Rowen? This cursed sword's aura," Zoro asked, holding Sandai Kitetsu, feeling the unusual presence emanating from it, looking towards Rowen.

"It's choosing you as its master," Rowen replied with a smirk.

"D-Don't be stupid! This sword isn't for sale! Since you can sense its sinister nature, you should give up on it! The Kitetsu line of swords—it's like they're cursed! No swordsman uses a Kitetsu anymore! Anyone who uses one dies mysteriously!" the shopkeeper exclaimed, drenched in cold sweat.

"Even if someone unknowingly uses it, they just vanish from the world! I want to get rid of it too! It's like I'm cursed just by having it!"

"S-Sorry! I didn't know it was such a terrifying sword..." Tashigi looked alarmed.

"Rowen, you said it's choosing me as its master? Interesting... I like it! This is the one!" Zoro declared, a feral grin spreading across his face.

"Hey! Stop! If you die, doesn't that mean I killed you?!" the shopkeeper panicked. He might be greedy, but he didn't want to be responsible for someone's death!

"Well then, let's test it. My luck versus its curse—which one is stronger?" Zoro chuckled.

"Of course, your luck is stronger. You're a man I acknowledge," Rowen added with a confident smile.

"Hmph!" Zoro smirked, then abruptly tossed Sandai Kitetsu high into the air.

Whoosh!

The cursed sword spun through the air. Zoro immediately extended his bare arm straight out beneath it.

"Stop! Your arm will be cut off!" the shopkeeper yelled, his eyes wide with fear, sweat pouring down his face.

"..." Zoro closed his eyes. The cursed sword's aura intensified.

Then—

Thwip!

Sandai Kitetsu landed perfectly alongside Zoro's outstretched arm, burying its tip harmlessly into the floorboards inches away.

"I'll take it!" Zoro opened his eyes, a fierce, predatory curve to his lips.

"!!!" The shopkeeper and Tashigi both collapsed onto the floor, utterly terrified by the display.

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Sandai Kitetsu (Master Acknowledged): Has acknowledged Roronoa Zoro as its master.

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Zoro's eye twitched. 'Oh no... Is this going to ruin Rowen's plan?'

'Phew!' Zoro breathed a sigh of relief. 'Good thing this woman is klutzy.'