Astya.
The Principality of Faya.
Port of Amdan.
Kuro felt a numbness in his body, no, a very numbness.
Honestly, it's unlikely that a fight will break out between Shanks and Hawkeye, but if Hawkeye is involved, things could get complicated.
Staring into those sharp eyes, Kuro sighed: "This matter can't be let go, can it?"
Buzz!
In response, Mihawk drew the large black sword from his back and pointed it directly at Kuro, saying, "No matter what, we're going to fight today. I don't care about giving up my position as a Shichibukai. I've been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, and now is the time!"
Mihawk had been waiting for a long time, ever since the East Blue. Apart from Roronoa Zoro, whom he had high hopes for, there was only Kuro, the man he considered a potential challenger to his throne back in the East Blue. He had been waiting for him for a very long time.
Back in the East China Sea, he didn't have a good knife, so Mihawk endured it.
Although he already had a good sword back in Marineford, Mihawk held back in order to fight Whitebeard together.
Upon arriving in the New World, Clow obtained the Rakki sword and acquired an even better blade, but he encountered several major battles and suffered considerable injuries. Mihawk, however, endured the pain!
But now, it's been half a year!
He had recuperated for half a year, and his energy and spirit must have reached their peak. Mihawk couldn't wait any longer!
There is a most suitable opponent here who has traveled across the seas throughout the ages. Even though Kuro is already a Devil Fruit user, his swordsmanship is still very strong. The killing intent that surrounds him is something that no Devil Fruit can achieve. It is another kind of real power.
The weapon a swordsman uses is also a kind of 'ability'. As long as Kuro is still using a sword, he is a swordsman!
Previously, he couldn't find an opportunity because he was always at headquarters. Given Kuro's personality, he would definitely not agree if Kuro came to him for a sparring match. And at headquarters, there was no opportunity to force a sparring match.
Similarly, he wouldn't have the opportunity to know Kuro's every move at other times.
But now there's an opportunity. Shanks invited him to come here as a guest and told him that Kuro would be coming. This is an opportunity.
A chance to compete with Kuro fair and square!
"Oh my, a duel between the world's greatest swordsmen! I'd love to see it too." Shanks chuckled, staring at Kuro with a subtle air of not wanting him to leave.
With one Yonko and Hawkeye, it wouldn't be too difficult to get one of them to leave.
Kuro could walk away, but if he really ran away like that, wouldn't he lose face?
"Fine, you want to fight? Fine, let's fight!"
Kuro gritted his teeth and said, "You'd better not regret this, Mihawk! Once you lose the title of the world's greatest swordsman, it's gone forever!"
Mihawk smiled: "If that's the case, wouldn't it mean that I also have someone I need to surpass?"
He is not the strongest in the world, but he is the world's number one swordsman. In terms of swordsmanship, he is number one in the world!
"You son of a bitch..."
Kuro glanced at Shanks, took a deep breath, and said, "Fine! Let's fight! But Mihawk, after this fight, whether I win or lose, I will only fight you once. If I lose, don't even think about me anymore. If I win, you have to agree to one condition."
Judging from this situation, it would be unreasonable not to fight.
“Sure, but you have to use your full strength. I can tell whether you’re using your full strength or not,” Mihawk said.
"Hey, I didn't agree to let you fight here!"
Farrell Joshua suddenly said, "This is my city. If you want to fight, go somewhere else. No, leave Astia. Neither the Navy nor the pirates are places where you can act tough!"
"captain..."
Ben Beckman glanced at Farrell and whispered, "The one you think is interesting doesn't seem to be weak at all."
“I know.” Shanks smiled and said to Kuro, “Then, shall we go somewhere else?”
"There's no need to go through all that trouble."
Kuro raised his hand to the sky, then pointed his five fingers downwards, saying, "I'll take care of the battleground!"
Boom!
The darkening celestial phenomenon triggered by the red hair's domineering aura hadn't lasted long before the sky darkened again, and a shadow appeared overhead, causing everyone to instinctively look up.
"This is..."
Fareedyl Joshua's forehead was covered in sweat, and he looked incredulous before giving Kuro a deep look.
He recognized Jin Ni. He frequently followed international news and knew that the man in front of him had killed Barrett, the "Devil's Heir." The report also stated that he had used the strength of a fortress to kill a large number of Blackbeard's officers and even wiped out all the forces he led.
There are also reports that he went to Wano Country and fought two of the Four Emperors without being at a disadvantage, but this is generally not believed, after all, those were two of the Four Emperors.
Now everyone on the high seas knows that the governor of the Beasts Pirates and Charlotte Linlin of the Big Mom Pirates have formed an alliance. Their strength is such that no one can withstand them alone.
But so many rumors prove that this person is truly powerful, otherwise there wouldn't be so much news about him.
This is the man the Navy calls the 'nemesis of the old era,' so he's definitely not weak.
But isn't this a bit too much?
A huge island descended from the sky, completely enveloping the city of Amdan, as if darkness had fallen.
The island gradually sank, crashing onto the sea in front of the harbor with a thunderous roar, forming a brand new large island.
Kuro took off and flew towards the island, landing there. He gripped the hilt of his sword with his right hand and looked at Mihawk on the port side.
Mihawk smiled slightly, his body swaying. Although he couldn't fly as easily as Kuro, his momentum was still very strong. He leaped into the air, drew his black sword, and swung it backward with a slash. The force of the slash sent him crashing down onto the island.
The two stood facing each other, neither making the first move.
"Aren't you going to change the knife?"
Mihawk stared at the Shusui in Kuro's hand and asked calmly.
"What's the rush? We haven't even warmed up yet. It's still hard to say whether you're even worthy of me using Luo Gui. After all, I have many more techniques than you besides swordsmanship." Kuro replied, "In that case, you'll have some trouble too, won't you?"
He had a bit of a headache.
Logically speaking, he is not a pure swordsman, and the world's greatest swordsman should definitely consider himself a pure swordsman. However, as for pure swordsmen, Kuro can do without his abilities or the 'Empty Kill' technique.
Because he knew that if he actually used it, then the conflict with Mihawk would be endless.
If he wants to fight me, it must be to test his swordsmanship. So I'll use the purest swordsmanship to fight Mihawk.
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