Chapter 201: Swordsmith? Pretty Doll Enthusiast!

Leaving Kozuki Oden's palace.

Adrian glanced at the sky and realized it was still early, so he transitioned into ghost mode.

Transparent Ghost: Silent Ghost.

Free Ghost: Walk in the Clouds.

With the successive use of these ghost abilities, Adrian turned into an invisible Ghost, soaring into the sky, freely drifting above Kuri.

He recalled the map of Wano Country he had seen at the Shimotsuki residence.

Adrian surveyed his surroundings, slightly orienting himself before flying towards the remembered location of Amigasa Village.

While floating in the sky, Adrian took out the skill scroll of [Oden Two-Sword Style: Paradise Waterfall] he had just received from Kozuki Oden, and began to peruse it.

{Tougen Shirataki, 桃源 白滝, Tōgen Shirataki, Paradise Waterfall}

Instead of fighting, the man had instead chosen to directly announce the fight as his loss and agreed to provide Adrian with anything he wished.

Was his youthful spirit squashed or is it the blowing winds too strong for the candle fire to lit up once again?

"Huh?"

Upon opening the diary's cover, Adrian couldn't help but let out a soft sound of surprise.

Previously, when he had obtained the Haki Training Scroll from Doflamingo, its contents were entirely dedicated to the specific training methods for Haki, without a single extra detail.

However, this time, even though the panel indicated that this diary was the skill scroll for Oden Two-Sword Style, the actual contents of the diary far exceeded this single skill.

Aside from the marked 'Paradise Waterfall', the latter part of the diary also recorded several other sword techniques of Kozuki Oden.

These included "Oden Two-Sword Style: Gun: Demon Slash" and "Oden Two-Sword Style: Great Spirit of Samurai."

It even detailed the training method for "Oden Two-Sword Style: Peach Meadow Ten Fists"!

Adrian's memory of the first two techniques was vague, but the last technique, [Peach Meadow Ten Fists], left a profound impression on him!

Years later, Kozuki Oden had used [Peach Meadow Ten Fists] to severely wound Kaido, leaving two indelible, massive scars on Kaido's dragon form.

{Paradise Totsuka, 桃源 十拳, Tougen Totsuka, Tōgen Totsuka, Peach Meadow Ten Fists}

{"Totsuka" is a reference to the four Totsuka-no-Tsurugi mentioned in Japanese mythology, one of them being Ame no Habakiri.}

Even in his human form, the cross-shaped scars on Kaido's body were strikingly visible!

To leave such deep and indelible scars on a Mythical Zoan user…

Even though Oden's [Conqueror's Haki Imbuement] played a significant role, the sword technique's inherent power was undeniably formidable!

Adrian, somewhat surprised, continued flipping through the latter part of the diary detailing Oden's Two-Sword Style techniques, feeling a sense of admiration.

"This is truly an unexpected delight…"

This also gave Adrian some insight into the panel's criteria for skill scroll evaluation.

If the skill description was detailed enough to meet the panel's standards for forming a skill, then the item recording the skill could directly be regarded as a corresponding skill scroll.

Just like the diary in Adrian's hands.

The first half of the diary provided comprehensive and deep descriptions of the training methods, precautions, and detailed operations for [Paradise Waterfall].

However, the rest of the techniques in the latter part of the diary mostly spanned only two or three pages.

By the time it reached [Peach Meadow Ten Fists], there were merely some basic sword-swinging methods and swordsmanship concepts.

Regardless, this diary from Kozuki Oden offered Adrian significant insights.

In the era of Roger's execution, Golden Lion Shiki and Redfield being imprisoned in Impel Down, and Mihawk and Shanks had yet to rise…

Kozuki Oden was essentially the greatest swordsman of this time!

Adrian speculated that Oden's level might even exceed one hundred, given that he experienced two top pirate crews and could still fiercely battle Kaido years later.

Putting aside distracting thoughts.

While flipping through Kozuki Oden's swordsmanship scroll, Adrian flew towards Amigasa Village.

In the mountains surrounding Amigasa Village, there stood an elegantly designed ancient residence.

Kozuki Sukiyaki, coming from a family of renowned swordsmiths in Wano Country.

His ancestors were legendary swordsmiths, and he himself could forge one of the 21 Great Grade Swords.

The [Ame no Habakiri] in Kozuki Oden's hand, said to be able to cut the heavens, was one of Kozuki Sukiyaki's masterpieces!

Moreover, the cursed sword [Sandai Kitetsu], later obtained by Zoro, was also crafted by Kozuki Sukiyaki.

Within the quaint mansion in the mountains of Amigasa Village, the famous swordsmith of Wano Country, capable of forging legendary swords, Kozuki Sukiyaki, was meticulously polishing one of his works.

"She" had dazzling turquoise hair tied into twin spirals cascading down her back, with a sophisticated golden-orange Lolita hairpin.

A delicate, pale face adorned with dark green eyes that seemed alive, wearing a sundress matching the color of the hairpin. Her legs, encased in white stockings, were complemented by rounded Mary Jane shoes.

Indeed!

Besides being a swordsmith, Kozuki Sukiyaki was also a well-known collector of pretty dolls!

"One香 (Ichika)..."

Kozuki Sukiyaki carefully combed the doll's hair in front of him, his expression filled with a sacred purity.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Who is it?!"

Hearing the knocking, Kozuki Sukiyaki was startled, quickly concealing the doll named "Ichika" in a hidden compartment with agile precision.

"...Swordsman Momoya, seeking an audience with Swordsmith Kozuki Sukiyaki."

Standing outside, Adrian hesitated but finally announced his identity.

What should I do if I accidentally walk in on an older man fully engrossed in serving his beloved doll?

Waiting online, it's urgent. {Did you forget? You can't ask in the forums. And even if you could now, the forum is closed currently.}

Adrian had no intention of intruding on Kozuki Sukiyaki's private life.

But with his maxed-out Observation Haki, it was indeed hard to pretend he hadn't seen anything…

Inside, Kozuki Sukiyaki remained unaware that his personal hobbies had been entirely exposed.

At this moment, he even wore a solemn expression.

A guest announcing their name and identity was not unusual, but "swordsman" instead of "samurai" indicated this person was not a resident of Wano Country!

Kozuki Sukiyaki donned his dark red tengu mask and opened the door.

"You're from outside?"

Kozuki Sukiyaki leaned against the door frame, scrutinizing Adrian suspiciously.

"Yes, I come from outside. Due to some personal matters, I have come to Wano Country...and to visit the legendary swordsmith."

Adrian explained while presenting an introduction letter from the Shimotsuki family.

Kozuki Sukiyaki tore open the letter and quickly scanned its contents.

"A personal letter from Lord Shimotsuki... you pass. Come in!"