One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 567 This is the real malice.

Roman doesn't like torturing people.

Especially for those who are already powerless to resist.

Her repeated beatings and kicks to Jin were merely a way of letting him know his current predicament.

And to make him realize the gap in strength.

Provoking him was also a way to break down his psychological defenses and find a weakness.

But Jhin was even more resolute.

He was contemplating suicide.

He would rather die than bring Kaido any burden.

"It seems his feelings for Kaido are deeper than I thought."

Jhin has truly given up all resistance.

He only wanted to die.

This made Yamato, who was standing nearby, unable to stand it any longer.

"Ha! Is that man really worth it?"

But King only gave Yamato a deep look and continued, "Kill me."

Perhaps because the emotions inside were too complex, Yamato remained silent.

"They really aren't cooperating at all."

Roman squatted down.

He looked directly into Ember's eyes.

There was no anger left inside.

Only a sense of relief and the resolute determination to face death remain.

He has come to his senses.

"I don't think this is a good idea. You just need to cooperate with us a little. Although Kaido is important, Lunaria is also important. Don't you think about why I know your name?"

Roman even began to tempt Jin with his background.

"Kill me."

You'll regret this!

Kill me!

The same words again.

However, as Jhin "removed his armor," the thorns of the Undying Thorns began to take effect.

They began to pierce into Jin's body repeatedly.

Red liquid began to flow out.

But Jin didn't feel much pain.

Right.

This meant nothing to him.

More than that, he was unwilling to appear in Kaido's eyes like this, in this form.

He absolutely must not be seen as a burden.

"What do we do now?"

Yamato hesitated.

Jhin's reaction had exceeded his expectations.

"Would you bow down to Kaido?"

Roman suddenly asked another question.

"Absolutely not, I would rather die than bow down to him."

"Hmm, so you understand now? He's just like you."

"That……"

"As he wishes, I will take action."

"Can……"

"There's no need for any psychological burden, Yamato. I was the one who made the move. I don't need to think too much here. All I need to ensure is that we win."

Then, Roman turned his gaze to Ember.

"It seems you've come to your senses, and I won't let you down."

She has to win, no matter what.

Jin is alive but not cooperating, which is an obstacle.

Roman raised the knife high.

"Don't worry, it'll be over soon!"

……

My consciousness seemed to sink into darkness.

I felt as if I were in a void.

He must be dead!

So, now we should...

"ember!!"

That sound...

"Mr. Kaido!!"

As expected, when he turned around, Jin saw a man with an extremely tall and burly build and long black hair.

He is Kaido, of course.

Even in such dim light, Jhin recognized the person at first glance.

"Thank you for everything you've done all this time!"

This stunned Jin for a moment, and he felt his eyes welling up with tears.

This is not something Mr. Kaido would say.

Rather, it was what he hoped to hear from Kaido.

That's recognition.

That was his power.

But this must be just my own imagination.

Mr. Kaido in front of me looks very confident and spirited.

Just like when we first met.

In his memory, he remembered...

Suddenly, Kaido reached out his hand to him again.

"Even so, you have to come along. Our meeting is destiny. Let's change this world together!"

"Ok!"

Jhin responded affirmatively once again.

Just like when we first met.

No matter how many times, whether it's an illusion or not, he will respond to Mr. Kaido.

Then, as if he had suddenly found a goal, he walked towards Kaido in the boundless darkness.

"I've arrived, Mr. Kaido!"

……

Why did he laugh? Does it have anything to do with you?

Yamato looked at Jin and asked in confusion.

At this moment, Roman held a blood-stained knife in his right hand.

But he was holding a flower in his left hand.

"He must have seen something beautiful!"

Roman looked at the fallen Ash and spoke softly.

Sleep forever in this beautiful dream world!

But this is not my way of showing you goodwill; it's my offer to you.

Countless vines began to emerge from Roman's body.

They began to absorb the embers' body.

A Zoan-type Devil Fruit user, of Lunaria's bloodline.

It should bring me a lot of profit!

So it was useless in the first place.

Even if I die, I can still turn you into my power to fight Kaido.

Therefore, your decision to die was worthless from the start.

Do you understand, Ash?

True malice is not about destroying a person's body.

But it lies in destroying his hope.

Only then can it be considered true malice!