novelonline Chapter 2754 Zoro loses to Luffy for the first time!
Chapter 2754 Zoro loses to Luffy for the first time!
Chapter 2754 Zoro's First Loss to Luffy!
"You...you're Ace!"
Naruto Namikaze suddenly widened his eyes and pointed at the black-haired boy in front of him, shouting.
Sasuke and Toneri looked in that direction.
A hint of surprise flashed in the former's eyes, and he blurted out, "And Sabo!"
"You were the players who played in the elementary school tennis league live stream that day!"
Ace was stunned for a moment.
He then smiled and raised his hand to press down the army cap on his head.
"Yes, it's me."
"Monkey D. Ace, captain of the elementary school tennis club at the War Military Academy!"
Sabo, standing nearby, also greeted them gently.
"Hello, I'm Sabo, nice to meet you."
With this 'celebrity effect,' the distance between them was shortened.
Luffy excitedly introduced Sanji, Page One, Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji behind him to Naruto and the others.
Two groups of exceptionally talented and extraordinary young people.
Inside this gladiator costume shop, brimming with the spirit of high-octane action.
They quickly became friends.
The next step, of course, is to choose your favorite outfit.
Naruto finally got to wear a set of orange-red armor.
He was carrying the Shimagumo Greatsword, which was taller than him.
It makes a clanging sound when it walks.
Sasuke opted for a lighter black and red leather swordsman's outfit.
He wore a simple and elegant longsword called Island Cloud at his waist.
It looks incredibly cool.
Sheren maintained his gentle and refined style, choosing a light green mage robe for himself.
After everyone changed their clothes...
They happened to run into Senju Nawaki and Uchiha Shisui, who were also dressed in gladiator attire.
After getting to know each other.
A large group of people walked to the store entrance.
They reunited with Nagato and Konan, who were patiently waiting.
No need for Yahiko to give a special introduction.
Luffy, Ace, Sabo, Sanji, and the others immediately recognized Nagato and Konan as also among this year's top 100 contestants.
The boys' eyes lit up immediately, their admiration evident.
Wow, I've watched your matches!
Luffy's eyes seemed to be sparkling with stars.
Nagato and Konan were already used to this situation.
Get to know them openly and naturally.
After a short while, everyone finally got to know each other.
The group walked out of the 'Likujia' clothing store, chatting and laughing.
We began to delve deeper into the 'Young Eagle Training Camp'.
Along the way, Ace, Luffy, and the others were like curious children, asking Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan all sorts of questions.
"Brother Yahiko, what kind of monsters did you encounter in the 'Reincarnation Paradise'?"
"Sister Konan, is that a magic book from the Black Grass World? But aren't you from the ninja world?"
"Brother Nagato, do you have it in your body too?"
Faced with these energetic questions, Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan patiently and gently answered them one by one.
In particular, both Nagato and Ace could sense similar power within each other.
The mythical beasts Liuhe and Zhuque.
Not long after.
The group passed by an open-air area that was packed with people.
A wooden sign reading "Giant Arm Wrestling" hangs above.
Exclamations and exclamations of surprise could be heard from inside from time to time.
"Amazing!"
"This is the seventh one already!"
"What did that green-haired brat eat to grow up like that?"
"How can someone be so strong!"
Hearing the chatter of the crowd, Luffy and Naruto, who loved excitement, immediately squeezed in.
Seeing this, Ace and the others could only follow closely behind.
In the center of the arena, in front of a round stone table, stood a boy with short green hair, arrogant eyes, and bronze skin.
He casually slammed the wrist of a boy who was clearly two or three years older than him and had a rather robust physique onto the table.
The defeated boy, his face flushed, shook his aching arms helplessly and slunk back to his parents.
The boy with the green algae-like hair was looking smugly at another girl with short black hair.
"Hey, Kuina, want to give it a try with me?"
Zoro raised an eyebrow, his tone laced with provocation.
Kuina crossed her arms and curled her lip in disdain: "Boring."
"You're a boy, I'm a girl, you're naturally stronger than me, what's the point of comparing?"
"If you're so capable, let's have a sword fight. You've sparred with me so many times, and you've never beaten me even once, Zoro."
Zoro's face flushed red when his sore spot was hit.
He retorted loudly, embarrassed and annoyed: "Stop arguing!"
"You're two years older than me, and while your swordsmanship is indeed not as good as mine right now, that's only temporary!"
"Sooner or later, my swordsmanship will surpass yours, and I will become the strongest swordsman on the starfish!"
Watching these two little guys bicker every day.
The two young women standing behind them, watching over them, couldn't help but exchange a smile.
Princess Yami and Taeko.
Both are from the world of Teigu, both are twenty-four years old this year, and both are swordsmanship geniuses.
Over the years of working together at the Imperial Sword Studio, they had long since become best friends.
This time, they came to watch the game with Mihawk and Gion.
Seeing that Zoro and Kuina were bored, I brought them here on purpose.
Just as Zoro was still indignant about Kuina's words.
A small figure wearing a horned helmet and a red cloak suddenly squeezed through the crowd and came to the other side of the stone table.
"Hehehe, let's have a competition!"
Luffy raised his rather slender arm with great interest.
He grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth.
Zoro turned around and looked the boy, who was half a head shorter than him and kept grinning foolishly, but he didn't take him too seriously.
"Okay, let's go."
Zoro casually extended his right hand and placed it on the table.
The staff member acting as referee smiled and gestured.
"Young warriors, before we begin, please introduce your names and ages."
"My name is Roronoa Zoro, and I'm eight years old!"
"I am Monkey D. Luffy, and I am six years old!"
Luffy responded loudly, while grasping Zoro's hand.
"ready, go!"
With the referee's whistle, Zoro intended to end the match quickly.
However, the moment his hand muscles tensed up...
A terrifying force as unshakeable as a rock.
It was transmitted without reservation through their tightly clasped hands.
Zoro's pupils suddenly contracted.
His previously casual expression vanished without a trace.
Instead, there was an unprecedented solemnity.
How can this kid be so strong?!
He dared not hold back in the slightest.
He immediately gritted his teeth and planted his legs in a horse stance.
His muscles bulged all over his body, concentrating all his power in his right arm.
"Well"
Luffy also felt the powerful force coming from Zoro's side.
His previously cheerful expression suddenly tightened.
His gaze became unusually serious.
The two then engaged in a fierce struggle on the stone table.
The hands, of different sizes, were clasped tightly together.
The veins on both arms bulged, and they trembled slightly.
The stone table made a faint 'clicking' sound under pressure.
This scene surprised the onlookers.
Kuina looked completely bewildered, while Yomihime and Taeko were even more surprised.
They knew all too well how monstrous Zoro's talent for strength was.
Unexpectedly, a six-year-old child was able to hold his own against him.
the other side.
Ace, Sabo, Sanji, Page One, and others were equally shocked.
They knew Luffy's monstrous stamina and strength.
Don't be fooled by the fact that you don't exercise much.
Even Ace didn't dare underestimate Luffy when it came to sheer brute force.
How is it possible that the green-haired guy on the other side is able to hold his own against Luffy?
"Luffy! Go for it! Defeat him!"
Naruto suddenly shouted at the top of his lungs in the crowd.
His penetrating voice immediately broke the gradually quieting atmosphere in the arena.
Soon, inspired by Naruto, the other children and adults around him were also infected by his enthusiasm and cheered loudly for Zoro and Luffy.
"Little brother with the green hair, don't lose! You beat my man!"
"Hey kid in the horned helmet, push harder, push harder, and beat him!"
Amidst deafening cheers from the entire stadium.
Zoro and Luffy's competitive spirit was completely ignited.
The two unleashed their full power almost simultaneously.
This leads to a high level of mental activity in them.
Incredible visions began to appear around them.
"Drink up!"
As Zoro roared, a sharp blue aura suddenly surged around him.
Like a sharp blade of wind whistling through the air.
This is an illusion effect created by 'Wind Breath'.
"I will never lose!" Luffy shouted back.
Suddenly, crimson flames erupted from his arms and body.
The blinding flames seemed to ignite the entire scene.
The special effects of wind and fire are displayed side-by-side across the stone table.
This creates a rather spectacular scene.
At this moment, the two young children displayed terrifying potential far beyond that of ordinary people.
The stalemate lasted for more than five minutes.
Zoro's forehead was covered with large beads of sweat.
My stamina was clearly starting to give out.
Luffy, on the other hand, possesses even more extraordinary endurance and an indomitable spirit.
Finally, little by little, inch by inch, Zoro's arm was pressed against the table.
【boom! 】
The bronze-colored back of his hand slammed heavily onto the stone table.
The outcome is decided.
Zoro was panting heavily.
He looked at his arm, which had been pinned down, in disbelief.
He actually lost?
And he lost to a kid who was two years younger than him!
Princess Yami, Taeko, and Kuina were all stunned and stood there for a long time, unable to recover.
In their minds, this was the first time they had ever seen someone their age who could overpower Zoro in terms of strength.
At least, Gyotosai doesn't have that.
"Hu-hu-"
Luffy wiped the sweat from his forehead.
He swung his slightly sore arms and grinned broadly.
"Wow!"
"You're so strong!"
"I almost lost to you!"
Zoro snapped out of his daze, his sharp eyes fixed on Luffy, and asked in a deep voice, "Who exactly are you?"
"Hee hee hee!"
Luffy put his hands on his hips and flashed his signature sunny smile once again.
"Didn't I just say that I am Monkey D. Luffy!"
"Your name is Zoro, right? You're really strong. Let's be friends!"
Looking at Luffy's innocent, frank, and sincere smile.
Zoro's sense of defeat inexplicably dissipated.
A slight smile of approval appeared on his lips.
"Hmph, we can be friends, but let's have a duel later."
"I am a level six swordsman apprentice from the Imperial Sword Sect, I will definitely win!"
He is now very interested in Luffy in front of him.
"Okay~"
Luffy readily agreed.
"But you can't beat me~"
Then, their hands clenched together again with a 'snap'.