Transcended as Lord Buggy-Part 3

516. Oden's Test

Oden can tell that Zoro is not lying, but he is still being careful. So he contacts Buggy to get the information about Straw Hat Pirates, especially about Zoro's swords. Buggy can guess what happened and he can tell Oden the story right away, but he's still asking Dela to collect the information Oden needs.

"How is it, my friend?"

<Hmm, it's said that one of his swords was destroyed in Enies Lobby. There isn't any clear information on what they were doing on Thriller Bark, but the kid indeed had a new sword after leaving Thriller Bark, so he must've gotten that sword there. It actually makes sense, Oden. Moria was fighting Kaido before I came and almost got his entire crew wiped out. He might've stole it before fighting Kaido. I can also verify it if you want. The kids in my Fleet had destroyed Moria's crew and Thriller Bark is in our possession now. We never really bothered with it and only kept it, so Ryoma's corpse should still be there if everything is true.>

"Please do. He is a very important person for Wano."

<Alright, we'll search thoroughly. But at least I can confirm that the kid doesn't lie.>

"I understand. Thank you, Buggyjiro."

"H-How is it, father?"

"He doesn't lie. It seems to be Gecko Moria's doing 20 years ago when his crew fought Beasts Pirates. I'm very sorry for my previous behavior and thank you very much, young man. You are a great benefactor to our Wano Country."

Oden bows his head to Zoro, surprising everyone there. But then the samurais follow suit and all bow to Zoro to express their gratitude.

"Wait a minute! You have been saying anything you want since the beginning. But now you surely know that I got Shusui fairly, right? Do you want to take my sword from me just because you say so? No matter what happened, I am Shusui's owner now."

"You are right, young man. We can't just take it from you. So how about a trade? Let's trade Shusui with one of my swords."

Oden puts both of his swords in front of him, surprising his subordinates. These 2 swords are also some of the best swords in the world that won't lose to Shusui.

"These 2 swords and Shusui are Meito and have the same grade. They are included in 21 Great Grade Blades, so I believe this is an equal trade."

"Hmm, well, if I can get a good sword to replace it, then it's fine I guess."

"Great, now pick the one you like."

Zoro walks forward and takes the one on the left, the sword with a purple scabbard.

"Enma, huh? Then from now on, Enma will be your sword."

Ace immediately tries to use this chance. "Hey, old man Oden. Shouldn't you train us now that we've returned a very precious treasure to your country? No need for tests, right?"

"This and that are different matters. Also, I've compensated for taking Shusui by giving Enma. Though Shusui is a national treasure, I personally think Enma is better for combat. You'll understand once you use it later."

Oden grins widely as if he's expecting a good show for when Zoro uses Enma.

"What's the test?"

"The test is easy and simple. All of you just need to fight the 10 Red Scabbards. But as 2 of them are absent, you just need to fight 8."

The 10 Red Scabbards are now composed of Kinemon, Denjiro, Kikunojo, Raizo, Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, Kawamatsu, Ashura Doji, Shinobu, and Izo. Shinobu replaced Kanjuro, while Izo is a new addition after Whitebeard Pirates were disbanded.