Series: The Rogue Star Episode 10: “The Sword That Shook Shikoku”

Absolutely! Here's the next action-packed episode of The Rogue Star, focusing on Kai, Koby, and the rise of a mysterious swordsman as they face off against a ruthless warlord-in-training.

Series: The Rogue Star

Episode 10: “The Sword That Shook Shikoku”

[Open Scene – The Sea, East Blue]

A wooden barrel floats peacefully on the ocean’s surface, bobbing up and down. Suddenly—

BOOM!! — The barrel explodes, and a powerful figure bursts out, fist raised.

Kai (age 17), now taller, lean, and ripped from years of training, breathes in the sea air. His jet-black hair waves in the breeze. His body now stretches slightly—thanks to his Devil Fruit powers.

Kai (grinning):

“That was the worst idea ever…”

Suddenly, a ship crew spots the explosion. It's a small Marine cargo vessel, but the Marines are lazy, half-drunk, and mocking.

Marine 1:

“Huh?! What’s that?!”

They pull the barrel up and trap Kai inside again, unaware of what’s coming.

[Two Days Later – Marine Ship]

Suddenly, BOOM!—the barrel explodes from below deck. Kai bursts out and punches one Marine across the deck.

Kai:

“Two days in darkness. Payback time.”

As the Marines panic, one young boy rushes forward, terrified.

Koby (trembling):

“P-please! I’m not one of them—I was forced into this! I swear!”

Kai looks at him—then turns away.

Kai (calm):

“Get out of my way, pinky.”

Kai proceeds to take down all the Marines single-handedly. Afterward, he throws the last officer off the ship.

Koby (in awe):

“You… you saved me.”

Kai:

“Shut up. I just needed a ship.”

[Scene – Sailing to Shikoku Island]

Koby decides to stay with Kai, looking up to him.

They reach Shikoku Island, a once peaceful port town now full of Marine flags and scared villagers.

As they walk through, people avoid them. Shops are closed. A grizzled old man watches them curiously.

Kai:

“Hey, old timer. What’s with the ghost town?”

Old Man (Name: Genzu):

“The Marines here aren’t normal. They answer to a monster—a warlord-in-training called Dregos the Anvil. He took over the Marine base after threatening their commander.”

Koby (wide-eyed):

“A warlord…?”

Genzu:

“He ain’t official yet, but he’s brutal. Wears armor and smashes people with a warhammer the size of a horse.”

[Scene – Inside the Base]

Kai and Koby sneak into the Marine base, walking through destroyed walls and broken weapons. In one room, they find a man tied to a pole, beaten but not broken.

Kai:

“Yo. You still breathing?”

The man lifts his head. He has gray eyes, long black hair, and a serious face.

Mysterious Man:

“Barely. Untie me and find my sword.”

Koby (freeing him):

“What’s your name?”

???:

“Name’s Ronan. I’m a swordsman… without a sword. Dang—where is it?!”

Kai (casually):

“I saw a few swords stacked outside.”

Ronan:

“No no no… not any sword. My sword. Silver hilt, dragon fang engraving. I need it.”

[Scene – Base Courtyard]

Suddenly, Marines rush out, spotting Kai and Koby.

Marine Captain:

“INTRUDERS!”

Koby freezes, unable to fight. Kai steps forward, his arm stretching as he punches two soldiers at once.

Meanwhile, Ronan crawls around, looking for his blade. He spots it—sheathed and placed like a trophy on a rack inside the commander’s chamber.

Ronan crashes through the window, grabs the sword, and instantly—a powerful aura surrounds him.

Ronan:

“Found you… Whitesoul Fang.”

He rushes into the courtyard just in time to help Kai.

[Scene – Entrance of the Fortress]

Suddenly, the ground shakes.

Dregos the Anvil appears—7 feet tall, wearing plated armor with an iron warhammer slung over his shoulder.

Dregos (grinning):

“So... you’re the ones causing trouble. I hate small fry.”

Koby (terrified):

“T-that’s Dregos! His bounty is 139,000,000 berries! They call him “The Iron Judgment!”

Ronan (wiping blood from his chin):

“He’s not a real warlord. Just a wannabe.”

Kai:

“Then let’s show him the difference.”

[Scene – Battle Begins]

Dregos swings his hammer, crushing the ground. Kai dodges, stretching to land a heavy punch, while Ronan slashes with incredible speed and grace. Koby hides behind barrels, watching in fear and awe.

Dregos:

“You pests think you’re strong?! I’ll flatten you!”

Kai:

“I’ve waited my whole life for people like you.”

Ronan (smirking):

“And I’ve waited long enough to cut something real.”

They clash in an epic three-way battle, shaking the island.

[Final Scene – Aftermath]

Dregos is finally defeated, unconscious, his hammer cracked. The Marines surrender. The villagers begin to cheer for the first time in years.

Koby (smiling, tired):

“That was... incredible.”

Kai: