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Chapter 401: Yep, I'm Totally Awesome 

"Alright, no problem. Where's your sword?" 

"It's in the Marine base's castle!" 

"What?!" 

Hearing Zoro say that, Luffy's face immediately went dark. The Marine base was heavily guarded, after all. The only reason he managed to get here was thanks to Kazama's familiarity with the route. If he had to sneak into the Marine base alone to find Zoro's sword, it would be nothing short of a pipe dream, and incredibly difficult at that. 

Just then, Captain Morgan's son, Helmeppo, arrived with a group of his subordinates. The moment he saw Kazama and Luffy, these two strangers, daring to trespass and talk to Zoro, Helmeppo sneered. He immediately pulled out a Marine wanted poster. Then, he coldly told Kazama and Luffy, "I'm telling you two brats, this Zoro is a wanted criminal of the Marines! Anyone who talks to a wanted criminal will be considered an accomplice! So, you two either surrender yourselves, chop off your own heads, or we'll pulverize you into dust! You decide!" 

Clap, clap, clap! 

Before Helmeppo could even finish speaking, Kazama, with lightning speed, slapped him three times. In an instant, Helmeppo was sent flying hundreds of meters away. 

"What?! How is this possible?!" 

Helmeppo's subordinates were stunned after seeing this. Although they knew Helmeppo was a useless drunk, they never expected Kazama's attack to be so incredibly fast. They hadn't even processed what was happening before Kazama had knocked Helmeppo to the ground. This completely shattered their worldview and far exceeded their expectations. 

Zoro, too, never anticipated that a seemingly ordinary Kazama would possess such incredible power. Zoro knew that Kazama's three slaps, though seemingly normal, contained a power that truly shocked him to his core. 

Helmeppo's face was now swollen like a pig's head, and he lay unconscious on the ground. Seeing this, his subordinates immediately pulled out their firearms and began shooting at Kazama. 

"Look out!" 

Both Zoro and Luffy quickly yelled out to Kazama. While Zoro wasn't keen on being companions with a pirate like Kazama, he knew that Kazama was, at least, here to rescue him. So, he was naturally very worried about Kazama's safety. 

However, he didn't expect that the bullets, which could easily pierce through people, would simply bounce off Kazama's body as if they were hitting steel. After a flurry of crackling sounds and sparks, Kazama's body remained completely unharmed. In fact, the bullets even ricocheted off him. This sight utterly stunned Zoro. 

"This guy is bulletproof?! Is he a Devil Fruit user? Did he eat the Steel-Steel Fruit to become invulnerable?" Zoro exclaimed in shock. 

"Heheheh, I told you, Zoro, you're underestimating Big Brother Kazama! You see, not only does Big Brother Kazama have this bulletproof ability, but he also possesses unmatched strength, and he can even create thousands of clones!" 

Chapter 402: Smashing Morgan 

"What?! How is that possible? How can one person have so many abilities?" Hearing Luffy's introduction of Kazama, Zoro was drenched in cold sweat. Good thing he was tied to a pillar, otherwise, he would have collapsed onto the ground in fright. 

You see, in the world of One Piece, there are countless different types of ability users. However, each of these ability users only possesses one power. For example, Luffy's Gum-Gum ability allows him to stretch endlessly, or the Chop-Chop ability of Buggy the Clown, who they'll meet next. While they're all incredibly powerful, everyone only has one ability. But he never expected that Kazama actually had more than one ability. This completely shattered his worldview. If he knew that Kazama was just testing the waters, and actually possessed heaven-shattering ninjutsu too, Zoro would probably have been scared senseless on the spot. 

"You brats! How dare you defy the orders of I, Marine Captain 'Axe-Hand' Morgan!" Just then, Morgan immediately led a large contingent of Marines, completely surrounding Kazama and the others. Seeing Kazama had knocked his son unconscious, Morgan flew into a furious rage. Even though Morgan looked down on his good-for-nothing son, he was still his own flesh and blood. How could he allow a stranger like Kazama to beat him? So, Morgan gave the order, directly commanding his subordinates to attack Kazama. 

At this point, Luffy knew Kazama was impervious to blades and bullets. So, seeing these guys charging at Kazama with machine guns, he immediately mocked them. "Don't say I didn't warn you! Our Big Bro Kazama has a true invincible body! Your bullets won't even scratch him!" 

"I know that, of course!" Before Luffy could finish, Morgan sneered at him. "I know this Kazama is indeed impervious. Perhaps I can't kill him right away, but you two brats won't be so lucky!" 

"What?!" Hearing Morgan's words, Luffy and Zoro were instantly shocked. It wasn't that they were afraid of dying, but they never expected that Morgan, a dignified Marine Captain, would be so ruthless. 

"Kill them!" Before Luffy and Zoro could react, Morgan's subordinates immediately changed their aim, unleashing an endless barrage of attacks on Luffy and Zoro. 

"Earth Style: Earth Wall!" Just in the nick of time, Kazama placed his hands on the ground. Immediately, a massive earth wall appeared in front of the three of them, blocking all the bullets. 

"What?! You actually have the ability to manipulate the earth too?!" Zoro was already surprised enough when he saw Kazama's impervious body. But now, seeing Kazama use Earth Style, Zoro's eyes nearly popped out of his head. You see, when Luffy said earlier that Kazama had all sorts of abilities, Zoro didn't believe him. He even scoffed, thinking Luffy was bragging. But now, seeing Kazama use Earth Style, Zoro naturally believed that what Luffy said earlier was indeed true. Kazama really did possess a variety of abilities. 

Chapter 403: Fantastical Beatdown on Axe-Hand Morgan 

Right now, Kazama has totally blown Zoro's mind, completely shattering his worldview and imagination. 

"This little punk is definitely weird; he must be a Devil Fruit user!" 

The moment Morgan saw that Kazama was not only invulnerable to blades and bullets, but even dared to use Doton (Earth Release Ninjutsu) to block his cannon and gun attacks, it sent a shockwave through Morgan's heart. You see, while Morgan was brutal, he was a bit out of his depth when it came to fighting Devil Fruit users. 

And seriously, Kazama's current abilities are hundreds of times beyond what any Devil Fruit user could dream of! But Morgan, well, he's the kind of guy who'd rather suffer a painful death than lose face. Seeing how ridiculously strong and awesome Kazama was, he thought, "If I can't take this guy down right here, right now, how am I gonna keep my crew in line? How can I even stay a Marine Captain?" 

So, with a furious roar, Morgan swung his axe-fitted right arm, yelling as he charged at Kazama. 

"Kazama, watch out! Morgan's axe is made of Kongo (a super hard metal), they say it can cut through anything like butter!" 

"Heheheh, just figuring out my power now, huh? Too late!" Morgan burst into laughter, hearing Zoro's warning. He figured that even if Kazama was invulnerable, it wouldn't mean squat against his axe that could slice through steel like paper. 

But what Morgan didn't know was that Kazama's body wasn't just simply invulnerable now. He possessed the Absolute Defense of Volcanic Rock, a defense so tough that even a full-power attack from a Tailed Beast in the Naruto world wouldn't scratch him. So, what was Morgan's measly axe going to do? 

Then came a thunderous CRACK! Morgan thought he'd easily slice Kazama in half, but he never expected that what got split in two wasn't Kazama's body, but his own axe! This sent a chill down Morgan's spine, making him stumble back several steps, cold sweat pouring down his face. He'd never seen an enemy so powerful, so unbelievably strong! 

At this point, it wasn't just Morgan who was scared stiff and slumped to the ground; Zoro, Luffy, and all the surrounding Marines were also sprawled out, unable to move. They never imagined Kazama's body could be that tough, enough to withstand Morgan's giant axe head-on. They all knew the terrifying power of Morgan's axe, so their initial shock at Kazama had now morphed into pure terror. 

Meanwhile, Kazama just casually strolled over to Morgan, grinning. "Hey, Morgan, did a donkey kick your brain or something? I told you I was invulnerable, and you still attacked me with that trash axe of yours? You're making me laugh and cry at the same time!" 

"You're making me furious!" Seeing Kazama not only knock him down but also openly mock him, Morgan was absolutely livid. He sprang up, charging at Kazama once more. 

Kazama just sneered at the sight of Morgan acting like a rabid dog. He quickly gave him a few slaps, sending the two-meter-tall Morgan flying with ease. Even though Kazama knew countless techniques, for a weakling like Morgan, he couldn't be bothered to use anything fancy. 

And by now, the surrounding Marines, seeing just how incredible Kazama was, were all terrified, slumped to the ground, unable to even stand. 

Chapter 404: Obtaining the Ten-Sword Style 

Immediately, they started bowing their heads and begging for forgiveness from Kazama. 

At this point, Kazama realized these Marines weren't truly evil. Earlier, it was Captain Morgan who had forced them into bad deeds. Now that Morgan was taken care of, Kazama had no desire to further attack these grunts. 

So, Kazama quickly told them, "Listen up! If you want to live under my command, you must protect the residents of this town from now on and never bully them again!" 

"No problem at all, young master! We'll do whatever you say!" 

By this time, everyone saw Kazama as a god. Naturally, whatever Kazama said, they believed. Even if they had the courage of a bear or a leopard, they wouldn't dare defy Kazama now. 

Meanwhile, Luffy had already snuck into the Marine fortress and retrieved all three of Zoro's swords. 

"So, Zoro? Kazama and I didn't just save you, we even got your swords back. Will you join our crew now?" 

"Hmm, about that..." 

Hearing Luffy's words and looking at the astonishing Kazama, Zoro's resolve about becoming a pirate wavered. It wasn't just because he felt Kazama's overwhelming power, but also because he saw Kazama's kind heart. He knew Kazama was a righteous pirate. Therefore, he was very willing to follow Kazama. 

However, Zoro was a true swordsman, obsessed with his craft. Seeing Kazama's incredible, awe-inspiring strength, he naturally wanted to spar with him. So, he smiled and said to Kazama, "Hey, Kazama! If you want me to join your crew, that's fine. But I, Zoro, am a swordsman, and I'm very proud of my swordsmanship. Your abilities are insane, so if you can beat me in a sword fight, then I'll gladly follow your orders!" 

"Alright, no problem!" 

Hearing Kazama agree to his challenge, Zoro was overjoyed. He immediately unleashed his Santoryu (Three-Sword Style) and attacked Kazama. 

Luffy, being a guy who loves a good show, immediately chuckled and said to Zoro, "Hey, Zoro! You just saw how strong Big Brother Kazama is. Forget swordsmanship, he could just use his brute strength to beat you black and blue, or use his Bunketsu-jutsu (Clone Technique) to make you cry for your mama! Don't try to show off your small skills in front of a true master!" 

"Shut your trap!" 

Zoro was giving his all against Kazama and wasn't about to put up with Luffy's teasing. 

Facing Zoro's attack, Kazama immediately activated his system's absorption ability. In an instant, he absorbed all of Zoro's Santoryu attack power into himself. 

"Ding! Successfully absorbed Zoro's Santoryu. Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Juttoryu (Ten-Sword Style)!" 

"Ten-Sword Style! Whoa, that's amazing!" 

Feeling the thrill of gaining a new skill, Kazama was naturally ecstatic. 

Chapter 405: Impressing Zoro 

So, at this point, Zoro originally figured that no matter how awesome or strong Kazama was, there was no way he could walk away unscathed from his Santoryu (Three Sword Style) attack. But he never expected that his usually undefeated and unstoppable Santoryu would be like child's play in front of Kazama, totally unable to harm him even a little bit! This absolutely shocked Zoro to his core. 

And just as Zoro was reeling from Kazama's incredible defense, Kazama casually reached out with one hand and grabbed one of Zoro's swords. Then, he grinned at Zoro and said, "Hey, Zoro, your Santoryu is definitely amazing right now, really something else! But I wonder if you'd like to see my Juttoryu (Ten Sword Style)?" 

"What?! Ten Sword Style?!" Hearing Kazama say that, Zoro immediately broke out in a cold sweat. In his mind, the most powerful and incredible sword style was the Santoryu. As for anything like a Juttoryu, he'd never even heard of it! So, at first, Zoro thought Kazama was just bragging. 

However, since he had already witnessed Kazama's immense power, he figured there was no way Kazama would lie. So, Zoro immediately asked Kazama, his face full of astonishment, "What? You mean you can actually use Juttoryu?" 

"Heheh, of course! If I couldn't use Juttoryu, why would I offer to show you?" 

"I'm telling you, Kazama, even though your strength is incredible, I absolutely won't allow anyone to brag in front of me! I'm telling you, if you really can use Juttoryu, then I'll become your nakama (companion) right away and become a pirate with you! But if you can't, then even if you beat me black and blue, I won't pay any attention to you!" 

"Alright, as you wish." 

At this, Kazama reached out with one hand, and instantly, ten swords formed from solidified gas appeared in his grasp. 

"Transforming gas into swords... truly incredible!" Zoro was astonished once again after seeing this. 

Then, Zoro's competitive spirit ignited, and he immediately used his Santoryu, charging at Kazama once more. Even though Zoro knew he was bound to lose, he still wanted to see just how unbelievably powerful Kazama's Juttoryu really was. 

But before Zoro could even react, in just the blink of an eye, Kazama attacked Zoro from all directions—up, down, left, right, southeast, northwest, and every other way imaginable! In just one exchange, he sent Zoro reeling back. This was Kazama holding back, mind you. If he hadn't, Kazama could have easily cut Zoro into a million pieces. 

At this point, Zoro finally understood that Kazama's strength was truly astonishing and incredibly powerful. So, he quickly clasped his hands together in a sign of respect and told Kazama, "Kazama-aniki (big brother), I'm completely blown away! Your power is truly amazing, absolutely incredible! You're the strongest, most awesome person I, Zoro, have ever met in my life! I'm willing to become your nakama and sail the seas as a pirate with you!" 

"Excellent, excellent!" Seeing Zoro finally acknowledge him, Kazama smiled and nodded. 

Meanwhile, Luffy, who had been watching the whole spectacle, saw how ridiculously strong and amazing Kazama was. He had effortlessly beaten the legendary Pirate Hunter Zoro, leaving him unable to fight back. This immediately piqued Luffy's interest. You see, Luffy had previously been confident because he'd eaten a Devil Fruit and gained the abilities of a rubber man...