As the battle ended Takumi felt his body dissolve into particles and vanish
As he materialised back in skypia he felt multiple burning into his body
He shivered in discomfort suddenly aware of just how many presences had arrived near his cloud
Before he could even say a word the cheers rang
" Hah I knew Takumi-sama would win! "
" How strange I'm pretty sure you were crying from anger when that red haired lad kept blocking Takumi-sama's attacks "
" Takumi-sama let me have your babies! "
" Yeah no"
Without a seconds hesitation Takumi dashed into the skies using moonwalk to get away from the attention
" These people really need to calm themselves"
Takumi landed on another part of the cloud island that had noticeably less people and sighed while looking at the devil fruit in his possession
" Is this fate or is his luck really that absurd
Takumi looked at the devil fruit in his possession
The golden list is supposed to hand rewards after ten days but due to him gaining the achievement of first swordsman to defeat challenger he got an extra rewards in top of the 2 he'd get in 10 days
The reward he got was a devil fruit very familiar The Logia Thunder fruit which he had gotten shortly after killing Enel
Takumi felt another headache forming
He now had 2 logia thunder fruit ...but he didn't know who to give
He shook his head and made a decision while looking up ignoring the reactions that are shown in the golden list
On the golden list chatroom
Chaos was ensuing
[ Shanks : @Mihawk you actually send me such a troublesome guy to fight.Look now I was defeated in broad daylight to the whole world people will think I'm weak!]
[ Mihawk : This statement is not accurate red haired. I only have Takumi the most interesting option from the challengers that appeared. I did not as you insinuate tell you to challenge him ]
[ Vista : Who the hell would think you're weak? The only thing that's shocking is how strong Takumi is!?c]
[ Roronoa Zoro : Huh you're not calling him a newcomer anymore? ]
[ Cavendish : Hmph who would dare call him that at this point .That guy is a monster through and through! ]
[ Shanks : Really regret challenging him now seeing as how he got a reward this good just from winning the first duel I can bet that my reward should've been pretty good]
[ Rayleigh : I think it's fair after all you were killed .If you died the reward on your hand would have been useless anyway ]
[ Shanks : If you put it that way I guess you're right vice captain it's really surprising though. That a powerhouse of Takumi's calibre could stay under the radar for this long ]
[ -Takumi and his girls : +1]
Rayleigh had another thought on his head
If shanks could be revived could others too
In other words with this list is it possible to revive the dead Roger
[ Ain : Hmph that's what you deserve for daring to challenge Takumi-sama ]
[ Alpha : Hehehe ,even the four Emperor's red haired Shanks was bested by Takumi-sama.Though I knew Takumi Sama would win from the very beginning ~ ]
[ Kalifa : Little sister shut up before you embarrass us infront of Takumi-sama! ]
[ Rayleigh : This fellow seems to have smitten quite a few maidens huh? I wonder who he likes the most hahaha ]
[ Ain : I am Takumi-sama's number one fan and student so of course he likes me the most! ]
[ Alpha : Little girl you may have been the first that Takumi-sama trained but you aren't his favourite after all I'm the one who take care of Takumi-sama after he is exhausted. Clearly Takumi-sama favours me more than everyone else! ]
[ Kalifa : Takumi-sama took me away from the world government without hesitation. Clearly my weight in his heart is the largest! ]
[ Charlotte Smoothie :Hmph Takumi-kun would never stick to you who throw themselves at him so easily after all a strong men love strong women ]
[ Gion : And you consider yourself stronger than who exactly Charlotte smoothie? After all from the women that are talking about Takumi you're the only one with your rank already displayed.Going by that logic Takumi's interest in you should be the lowest 16th Place ]
[ Charlotte Smoothie : Hmph The words of a defeated dog don't bother me.
Aren't you forgetting something .Though you may have a higher rank than me you're a marine .
Takumi's a wanted criminal before even going into the matter of whether Takumi likes you or not.
You are automatically disqualified from the list of people he can have an interest in ]
[ Gion : Charlotte smoothie! You piece of s*** pirate who can only think of d**** all day If you don't have anything to say can't you just shut the f*** up already!? ]
Rayleigh's small comment suddenly aroused until it was stopped by Takumi
As they did they noticed the list had started listing swordmen again
[ Swordsman Rank 14 : Swordsmen Vista ]
[ Using a unique 2 sword style that releases pedal like slashes that are both deadly and beautiful ]
[ Swordsman Rank 13 : Swordsman Nusjuro ]
[ Using the immense power of an awakened Mythical Beast Fruit and the cursed haki of the blade 'Shodai Kitetsu' to attack opponents with overwhelming speed and corrosive sword energy ]
[ Swordsman Rank 12 : Gion ]
[ Carrying One of the 21 Great Blades 'Konpira' and possessing High Mastery of Observation Haki and the Marine Six Styles Shave 'Soru' .She fights using high movement speed and graceful yet tricky attacks earning her the nickname 'Peach Rabbit' ]
[ Swordsman Rank 11 : Alpha ]
[ Holding the blade 'Sandai Kitetsu' She uses a derivative swordsmanship that was born from Swordsman Takumi's Sword Domain which focuses on parrying and creating openings from the opponent's attacks! ]
As the ranks reached the eleventh place a new situation suddenly arose in the above the seas of the world
[Detected that the list has reached 11th place ]
[ Any Swordsman that is shown will have a corresponding short video glimpsing at their diverse sword arts! ]
[ Swordsman Rank 10 : Kalifa ]
[ Holding the blade 'Blood Fang's She uses a derivative swordsmanship that was born from Swordsman Takumi's Sword Dance which focuses on relentless attacks that become the ultimate defence! ]
As the description of the Swordswoman was shown a brief video was displayed shortly after it was shown
Standing on a deserted island without wild life
Two figures flashed by
Their blades shining as they exchanged over a dozen strokes in a second
As they broke apart the audience recognised one immediately
Takumi, who had just finished his battle against Red haired Shanks a few minutes ago
He stood there casually holding an unremarkable sword
His gaze, though lazy never left the woman across him
Holding a blade of high grade
Its edge gleamed a crimson streak that left a chill in one's bones
She had blonde silky hair
Blue eyes covered by glasses and was wearing a maid outfit
She had an extremely focused look as she faced Takumi as if he were the most terrifying creature to roam the Earth's surface
She tightened her grip on the sword and launched a series of flying slashes
Not letting him react she followed with a dashed slash aimed to split him in two frkn his waist
Takumi smiled as he spoke
" Your attack speed has improved and you're sword control has reached a sufficient level"
Takumi deflected the flying slashes with his own and jumped over the sword slash trying to bisect him in two
Kalifa, seeing her attack not reach the intended target remained calm her attacks gaining more force and precision with time
The Blood Fang's in her hand seemed to glean with excitement as time went on she came closer to leaving a cut in him
Takumi didn't lose his smile one bit instead feeling satisfied with the strength she displayed
Kalifa kept attacking and as time passed her attacks grew fiercer and more deadly leaving Takumi with little room for error
She unleashed two curving slashes that cut of Takumi's mobility and flickered to the sky above him using a shave infused jump
Takumi looked up and his mismatched eyes eyes glowing an sharp red as his Observation Haki showed him the perfect path to evade the flying slashes
He smiled and moved backwards till his back was near an edge
The island itself was not large barely being covering a 2 kilometre diameter
Kalifa seeing Takumi loose his ground didn't grew overconfident or arrogant
She perfectly understood that Takumi was holding his strength to a large degree
Hell if he tried enough she was sure a second was more than enough to have her divided into two without her realising it
Which is why she wouldn't hold back !
She sheathed her sword and took a deep breath
As she exhaled she felt the space around her blur
Takumi lifted his sword and paried a slice to his neck before doing so to his heart and head
Kalifa's blade danced across his body in sharp and unpredictable arcs
Her figure appearing and disappearing in rapid after images
Displaying top tier speed and accuracy
The video ended there as the people started to discuss
[ Rayleigh : Am I correct in assuming that You're Takumi's student ]
[ Kalifa : While that is true I would like to inform you that I hold no affection for a man like you dark king ]
[ Vista : Tsk even his students are monstrous I wonder what the other sister's swordsmanship looks like ]
[ Roronoa Zoro : I wonder how strong the other sister is ]
[ Alpha : Hmph my sister is indeed stronger than me at the moment just by looking at this display of strength. I can see why Takumi-sama took an interest in you sister but you won't be his favourite after all I'll surpass you soon enough ]
[ Ain : When was this anyway ? It seems to be when Takumi-sama ran away with Kalifa-san, wait so you trained back then too!?
And the one who's Takumi will always be me damn it ! ]
[ Kalifa : Takumi-sama leaving without a clear explanation as to where he was heading, As a subordinate I naturally had to follow as his as a maid, bodyguard and Assistant just in case he is in need of assistance, by my own luck he decided to guide me in my swordsmanship which I'm grateful for ]
[ Alpha : Takumi-sama when will you guide me again? I've reached a platoo and can't advance to the next stage of my Swordsmanship ]
[ Shanks : You're actually asking for training after the way you spoke? I had thought you'd challenge you're sister or something ]
[ Alpha : Hmph what does a defeated dog know about me and my methods ]
Shanks....
[ Takumi : Ho? Aren't you satisfied with your current progress, with you and your sister's rate of improvement you'll be great swordsman in no time even if you don't have my guidance ]
Takumi felt he needed to stabilise the situation before these girls declared war on the entire world in under 2 minutes
Though he ain't scared of it he won't watch when he doesn't have too
He enjoys his peaceful life thank you very much
[ Alpha : How could it be?! I only got this strong because of Takumi-sama So to get even stronger I have to ask you! ]
[ Ain : You're so shameless!, Everyone knows that challenging strong opponents is the most affective way to improve strength ]
[ Monet : While I have nothing to do with your argument I do agree that the most affective way to improve strength is through direct confrontation ]
[ Takumi : Ho? Monet? Why do I seem to have an impression of this person? ]
[ Monet : Takumi-sam - I mean Takumi-san it's been a while, I really wish to exchange swords with you ]
[ Ain : Get lost you ungrateful b**** you actually have the nerve to talk to Takumi-sama after the last time we met! Don't let me meet you or I'll let beasts F*** your headless corpse after p****** on your -]
[ Takumi : Ain!! Shut it!! ]
[ Takumi : As for miss Monet this request is a bit hard to do for now but maybe in the near future that won't be the case through ]
[ Takumi : As for Ain I can feel you're very close despite not being told to stay manage my business in the West blue , yet you came to the Grand Line looking for me, it seems I've been very lenient on you seeing how you're insulting almost everyone who speaks to you ]
[ Kalifa : I had told her to stay but she said she doesn't listen to a newcomer ]
[ Alpha : Mhm Mhm I remember it word for word she said ' Hmph you aren't Takumi-sama so why the hell do you think you can tell me what to do! , besides I'm only going because I want to ask advise about how to manage my work better! ' ]
[ Ain : ... ]
Takumi rubbed his forehead
While he did lack ways to communicate with Monet and sugar as they had to be careful as spies he had his ways to communicate effectively with them
Just like a moment ago Monet had said she wishes to exchange blows with me was what she sent but what she meant was
- Takumi-sama I want to come back!!
I replied with you can if there's a suitable time and place which meant
- Bear with it for now it's almost time for you to move!
But since the others didn't know she was with him they took everything we said seriously and Ain had been with me in the Navy when I ' tried ' to ' invite ' at the reverie
She seems to have held a grudge against Monet for that
Seeing as they were about to fight he decided to stop playing dead and confront Ain directly
She had been detected by his Observation Haki after he scanned the island
This was shortly after he finished his battle against Red haired Shanks
He chose to not say it directly because he knew she'd be another headache
But it seems that's out of the question now
As for the punishment that was implied in his message
He had no such thoughts
He has enemies watching so of course he likes to give them a false sense of security by seemingly handing them the information about the relationship between him and his subordinates
And besides Ain would not be scared by anything he said
Takumi smiled wryly as he walked towards the edge of the island cloud to jump towards the blue sea
Given how messed up that girl sometimes acted she'd probably be excited if he was to really punish her!
If only he knew that he'd hit nail as a certain raven haired girl was currently having a severe case of mental orgasms
End of chapter