Trader In The World Of Pirates!!!

"It seems fitting that you all bear witness to this power!"

Zoro, now in his perfected state, smiled confidently.

The three swords in his hands trembled with anticipation.

"Well then, let's begin."

His words were soft, as if unsure whether they were meant for his Pokémon or the enemies before him.

In the next instant—

Boom—!

A deafening roar erupted as Zoro leaped high into the air, soaring above the heads of the Vinsmoke family.

"Three-Sword Style: Black Rope Dragon Twister!!!"

As Zoro roared, a fierce sword aura exploded from his blades, tearing through the air like a ferocious gale. In a flash, a howling tornado of sword energy formed above, roaring down upon his enemies.

Under Judge and the others' bewildered stares, the devastating tornado surged toward them.

"This... this can't be! Retreat!" Judge shouted in shock. With the aid of his battle suit, he instantly leapt to safety.

Reiju and her brothers quickly activated the air cushions in their boots, narrowly evading the deadly attack.

But the tornado, having lost its primary targets, didn't stop. It barreled toward the outer walls of the Dojo, obliterating them effortlessly.

Outside the dojo, an army of Germa's cyborg soldiers pressed forward. Bound by Judge's command to surround the dojo, none of them even attempted to dodge the incoming storm.

In an instant—

The tornado tore into the crowd like a predator through an empty field, slaughtering indiscriminately.

Hundreds of soldiers were swept into the vortex, their bodies sliced apart by the relentless storm of blades. Not a single one cried out in pain; they simply collapsed in silence as blood gushed from their wounds.

Yet, as the storm dissipated, the remaining soldiers calmly stepped over the fallen, filling the gaps without hesitation.

Inside the dojo, Reiju's eyes widened in shock as she watched the carnage unfold.

"How did his power grow so strong, so quickly!?"

The Zoro standing before her now was far more powerful than the one she had previously fought. But her question would remain unanswered.

Because Zoro, his earlier attack having missed its mark, was already charging at them again with unrelenting ferocity.

The power of MEGA evolution coursed through Zoro's veins, a force so immense that it surged restlessly within him, demanding release. 

Enhanced by MEGA Scyther and Doublade, Zoro's strength had reached new heights. His steel-hard defenses combined with his surging energy and the ancient swordsmen's spirits blessed him with terrifying power.

Every slash he delivered now carried the weight of a true master—on par with the world's strongest, like Katakuri, King, and Marco.

No matter how advanced Germa's technology was, none could hope to stand against such overwhelming force.

"Hey, old man!" 

A shadow flashed, and in the blink of an eye, Zoro appeared beside Judge, as if teleporting.

The gleam of Zoro's sword reflected in Judge's eyes, a vision of hell itself.

Zoro smirked, his voice calm but cutting.

"You are strong. A year ago, I wouldn't have stood a chance against you."

"But..."

Zoro sighed, still smiling—a smile that, in Judge's eyes, seemed like that of a grim reaper.

"This new era..."

"Belongs to Pokémon!"

"Three-Sword Style Secret Art: Six Paths Crossing!!!"

With a thunderous shout, Zoro unleashed an immense surge of energy, crashing toward Judge like a tidal wave.

Judge's face twisted with anger at Zoro's taunts.

"Arrogant brat! You don't have the right to speak to me that way!"

"Human Shield Formation!"

In an instant, the Germa soldiers near Judge exploded with terrifying power, throwing themselves in front of Zoro's sword without hesitation.

"What!?"

Zoro, unfamiliar with Germa's capabilities, hesitated for a moment as the soldiers blocked his blade. His grip loosened slightly, but his attack pressed forward.

Even the strongest warriors would be wary of Zoro's strikes now, so what chance did these cyborg soldiers have?

Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!

Blood sprayed from the soldiers' mouths as Zoro's blade tore through them. But Judge seized the moment, raising his spear and thrusting it forward with all his might, ignoring the dying soldiers between him and Zoro.

The spear pierced through a soldier's chest and, to Zoro's surprise, came hurtling toward him, propelled by the soldier's blood.

"Electromagnetic Thrust!"

A crackling surge of lightning erupted from the spear's tip, shooting toward Zoro at blinding speed.

"Lightning?!" 

Zoro grinned, unperturbed.

"I've faced stronger lightning than this. You think that'll stop me?"

Clang!!!

In one swift motion, Zoro raised his sword.

If Judge didn't care about his soldiers' lives, why should he?

There was no room for mercy in a battle like this—no retreat.

His blade sliced through the soldiers' bodies, meeting Judge's high-tech spear with a deafening clash.

The spear's electric charge surged through Zoro's body like a lightning dragon, but he barely flinched.

Thanks to his enhanced strength and endurance, Zoro was unfazed. A month ago, he had withstood Pikachu's electric shocks and bested Nami.

Now, Judge's electric thrust felt like nothing more than a minor annoyance.

"Impossible!"

Judge's eyes widened in disbelief as Zoro, still smiling despite the surging lightning, showed no signs of weakness.

In that moment, Judge began to realize something terrifying:

The man standing before him might just be more powerful than Germa itself!

But Judge couldn't accept it—not after spending his entire life mastering this power—defeated by a mere teenage brat!

Refusing to give up, he suddenly burst into action. A pale cyan light flared from his combat boots, erupting like burning nitrogen and unleashing a terrifying force!

"Explosive Kick!!!"

Ignoring the lifeless soldier between them, Judge's leg shot through the soldier's body and slammed directly into Zoro.

Boom—!!!

A deep, thunderous impact echoed as the ground beneath their feet cracked and sank, leaving a massive crater. Cracks spread across its surface like a spider's web.

"Father!!!"

"Zoro!!!"

The clash was so sudden, so fast, that those watching—Reiju and the others, as well as Kuina inside the dojo—couldn't immediately tell who had gained the upper hand. The energy between the two warriors had collided in a blur of force and destruction.

Yet, inside that deep pit, Zoro and Judge knew the truth.

Zoro stood firm, feet planted solidly in the earth. Despite taking Judge's full-force kick, his expression remained unchanged. Instead, a mocking smile crept across his face.

"Your kicks are nothing compared to Sanji's, that perverted cook!"

"I hear you're his father? Doesn't seem like it at all!" Zoro taunted mercilessly.

In reality, Judge was stronger than Sanji. But judging by Judge's ruthless disregard for his own men in battle, it wasn't hard to imagine Sanji's childhood had been miserable.

Even though Zoro had no particular fondness for Sanji, they were both trainers of the new era. And in this moment, Zoro felt the need to settle this score on Sanji's behalf.

Besides, next time they met, it would give Zoro another reason to tease him.

On the other hand, when Zoro mentioned Sanji's name, Judge's pupils contracted for a brief moment. But he quickly regained his composure, sneering.

"Nothing but useless trash," Judge spat, then aimed a powerful stomp at Zoro's abdomen, thrusting his spear forward in the same motion.

Since lightning hadn't worked, he would rely on brute force!

However—

Before Judge could land his blow, Zoro's familiar, confident laugh rang out.

"Save your strength, old man!"

"The difference between us is just too great!"

"Three-Sword Style: One Gorilla… Two Gorilla…"

Suddenly, the muscles in Zoro's arms bulged, swelling with power. With a deep growl, he swung his arm as the spear closed in.

"Slash!!!"

Swish, swish, swish!!!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Three gleaming sword strikes flashed in the air, and with a sharp, crisp sound, Judge's spear shattered like brittle bamboo, clattering to the ground.

"How... how is this possible?!"

Judge's face twisted in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief.

But reality had spoken.

Zoro stepped back for a moment, his muscles still pulsing with power. Without missing a beat, he launched into his next attack.

To capture the king, you first defeat his soldiers.

That was why Zoro had sought out Judge after scattering the rest of the Vinsmoke family. Victory alone wasn't his goal; he sought to claim the enemy's resources as well.

"Three-Sword Style: Tiger Hunt!"

A sword strike, as fierce as a tiger's roar, cut through Judge's body.

The next moment—

Splat!!!

Three deep gashes appeared across Judge's chest, and blood gushed out like a fountain.

Once again, Germa's advanced technology had fallen to Zoro's swords.

"Damn it!"

Severely wounded, Judge staggered and fell to one knee. But as the king of Germa 66, he refused to surrender. He tried to rise, intent on continuing the fight.

At that moment, a long, emerald-green blade was suddenly placed against his throat.

"Don't move!" Zoro commanded, his voice cold and commanding. "Move again, and I guarantee your head will fall."

The sheer force of Zoro's murderous intent made Judge's body tremble. His hands slowly rose in surrender, knowing that further resistance was futile.

Seeing Judge's compliance, Zoro nodded and smiled, satisfied.

Defeating the enemy leader so easily had been beyond even his own expectations.

The next moment, Zoro shouted toward the dojo:

"Koby, come here!!!"

...

Three days later.

Twenty large Germa snail ships, carrying over 10,000 soldiers and the defeated Vinsmoke family, slowly departed from Shimotsuki Village.

Standing on the castle balcony, Reiju gazed out at the vast sea and let out a long sigh.

"If only I had listened to Sanji."

The memory of Zoro threatening Judge's life, forcing them to surrender and hand over all their valuable resources, played vividly in her mind. She regretted this entire trip to the East Blue.

Having been ransacked by Zoro, the Vinsmoke family would now need at least ten years to recover!

"Why did we have to mess with that trainer..." Reiju sighed again.

From the next balcony over, bursts of laughter broke her thoughts.

She glanced up to see her three foolish brothers. Unaffected by negative emotions, they felt no remorse about the defeat. They were now wearing beach shorts, holding drinks, and gazing out at the ocean as if they were on vacation, joking and laughing as usual.

Reiju, long accustomed to her brothers' inhuman hearts, felt a wave of frustration and massaged her temples.

Looking at them, she asked:

"Ichiji, is Father still locked up in his room?"

Since his humiliating defeat at Zoro's hands, Judge had stripped off all his valuables and hidden himself away. Whether out of regret for his actions or shame over being bested by a mere kid, he had neither spoken nor eaten since.

Thankfully, his health was robust enough that a few days without food or drink didn't seem to matter.

"Father?" Ichiji, admiring the view, turned to Reiju and simply shook his head.

"I have no idea."

  "Is that so..."

  Reijiu looked at the cabin worriedly.

  But at this moment, a dull sound of footsteps sounded from outside the room.

  A familiar shout suddenly came.

  "Reiju, come here!!!"

  Father! ?

  Reijiu was suddenly startled, and followed the shouts and ran to the main hall of the castle.

  At this time, the main hall, because of the baptism of Zoro and others, has completely lost its previous magnificent appearance.

  On the wall, you can even clearly see traces of several square frames.

  That was the exhibition wall where the top ten outstanding technological products of the Germa 66 Kingdom were stacked.

  Now it is empty.

  "Father!"

  When she came to Judge's side, Reiju immediately looked at Judge with a concerned expression, but then quickly disappeared and lowered her head.

  Because she knew that her father hated normal human emotions.

  However, this fleeting glance shocked Reiju!

  At this time, Judge could only wear an ordinary white vest, huge boxer shorts, and bare feet because he had been stripped of his combat uniform full of technological crystals and had no ordinary clothes. Sitting on the throne.

  If it weren't for his burly body, he would have looked like an old man sitting at home doing nothing after retirement.

  As if he knew that his appearance at this time was very unsightly, Judge also quickly got to the point and said:

  "Reiju, please organize yourself in the past two days and see how much materials and funds the Germa 66 Kingdom still has..."

  "By the way, let's put those urgent research projects on hold for now."

  "Ah? Father, this..."

  Reijiu was stunned for a while.

  Put research projects on hold?

  She could hardly believe that these words came from her own father.

  However, Judge ignored her reaction as always and continued to order:

  "Starting from today, the Kingdom of Germa 66 will use all its strength to find the dimensional merchants."

  "Only relying on the power of Pokémon, our culture, only the Germa family can make a comeback!!!"

  ...

  At the same time, Shimotsuki Village.

  "Get rich! Get rich!! We're rich!!!"

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