The arrival of Red-Haired Shanks casts a depressing atmosphere over the harbor of Biscuit Island.
Mihawk and Red-Haired Shanks are confronting each other. Neither of them wants to lose to the other in momentum when they meet for the first time, which will actually affect the subsequent negotiations between the two forces.
Mihawk also released a powerful domineering aura. After the "death" of Yoriichi Koku, in order to support the new navy, he practiced his swordsmanship and domineering day and night.
Although he seldom fought with the enemy in recent years, there have not been many reports on Mihawk's outstanding achievements in defeating powerful enemies in this sea.
However, the public's perception of Mihawk's strength has not been distorted because of this. Everyone knows that Mihawk is the pillar of the new navy, and it is even possible that he is the strongest swordsman in the world after Kuniyoshi's death!
"Buzz—"
Shanks and Mihawk's Conqueror's Haki met in mid-air and collided in an instant. A low humming sound was heard above the harbor, and the storm created by the collision of Conqueror's Haki made the people around them unable to raise their heads.
Those who were slightly weaker had already lost consciousness and fell on the harbor. The only few young officers who accompanied them also bent down involuntarily, trying hard to maintain their self-awareness in the area affected by these two domineering forces.
Compared to the ugly new navy members, the condition of Shanks' crew members had to be looked up to by Mihawk and others.
In the domineering storm, the first officer Ben Beckman looked calm, his clothes rustling in the storm, but he himself stood still.
The other crew members following closely behind Shanks also looked calm, watching the captain at home and Mihawk competing with each other with smiles on their faces. This mixed domineering aura had no effect on them at all.
Even a young girl who was about sixteen or seventeen years old and wearing headphones was not affected by the momentum of the two men. Even such a young girl has strength and foundation that should not be underestimated.
Mihawk observed the Red Hair Pirates carefully and understood what was going on.
Why did Zephyr choose the Red Hair Pirates, who seem to be "not well-known" and have a "weak sphere of influence", as his allies? It is not only because this "pirate group" is "clean" enough, the main reason is probably because this pirate group is strong enough.
Even stronger than the revived Beehive Island and the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates!
"Mr. Mihawk, if you wish to fight me, I am always at your service."
"But...your welcome ceremony was a bit impolite!"
"Does the new navy really want to cooperate with us?!"
Shanks and Mihawk, pure swordsmen, are somewhat different. Mihawk might really put aside everything else and go straight to war with Shanks just because he "want an opponent."
But Shanks did not forget the purpose of his coming to the World.
The main reason why a "pirate" like him who is used to being alone would be interested in cooperating with the New Navy is that the New Navy has what he needs.
Shanks has his own secret intelligence channel. He learned a piece of news a few years ago - there was a reduction in the number of Five Elders!
The person who killed Izambaro V. Nasujuro was Yoriichi Tsugakuni. Shanks was very interested in the way Yoriichi Tsugakuni killed the Five Elders. Although Yoriichi Tsugakuni is already dead, the reason is difficult to find out.
But Shanks believed that there must be some positive clues hidden in the New Navy.
He wants to get this method!
The New Navy actually has no idea about Shanks's true purpose. The bait they put out is the text of the Red Road Sign history and the promised division of power areas for the Red Hair Pirates.
On the surface, Shanks came to Biscuit Island to negotiate because he was moved by the conditions proposed by the New Navy.
As for the real purpose of the new navy
Zephyr was just thinking of using the Red Hair Pirates to suppress the power of Wang Zhi from Beehive Island. At the same time, he was also using this method to expand the power of several parties and make other forces that were eyeing the Wano Country hesitate to act rashly.
Whether it is the New Navy or the Red Hair Pirates, they actually have their own ideas, but they all coincidentally facilitated this negotiation.
The terrifying domineering aura released by Mihawk suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Just when Shanks thought the other party would stop, Mihawk suddenly drew out the long sword behind him, a faint smile appeared on his face, and said to Shanks:
"Since our New Navy has invited you, we will naturally cooperate sincerely."
"It's just that I need to confirm on behalf of the New Navy what kind of attitude we should adopt when cooperating with you!"
As he spoke, Mihawk swung the long sword in his hand down towards Shanks and the others not far away.
A flash of sword light shot out directly towards Shanks and the others as the Black Blade Night fell. Shanks seemed to have anticipated this and had already grasped his sidekick Griffin in his hand the moment Mihawk drew his sword.
Seeing Mihawk's flying slash coming towards him, a rare look of solemnity appeared on his face.
But this expression was fleeting, and the next second, a bright smile appeared on Shanks' face:
"I don't think I will let you down!"
As he spoke, Shanks swung the Griffin in his hand, and a black slash suddenly flew towards the oncoming sword light.
God avoid!
As soon as he made a move, Shanks used all his strength.
Mihawk's slash is not so easy to deal with. Behind Shanks are his most cherished friends and family. He will not laugh and joke with his opponent at this time.
“Boom!!!!”
The sword lights intersected, and the dazzling light even overwhelmed the sun's brilliance for a moment.
A muffled sound was heard, like thunder in spring. As the domineering aura spread, the sound also rolled out.
The strong wind blew up the sand on the beach, and the yellow sand covered everyone's figures.
The violent hurricane generated by the collision of the two people's slashes raged for several minutes before slowly subsiding, and the figures of Mihawk and Shanks reappeared on the beach.
The sea was calm, and the two men's attacks didn't even leave any trace on the beach, as if they disappeared out of thin air, as if they had never existed in the first place.
Mihawk slowly put away his sword, and his eyes looking at Shanks were alert, solemn, but also full of fighting spirit and expectation.
Shanks showed off his powerful skills in front of him.
The slash Shanks swung was completely tailor-made for Mihawk's slash.
Only a force that is almost equal to Mihawk's slash can perfectly eliminate Mihawk's slash.
Shanks not only has strong domineering aura and powerful slashing blows, but his perception and judgment of enemy attacks and control over his own strength have also reached the pinnacle. His attainments in Observation Haki are unimaginable to others.
Even Mihawk is probably not as good as the other party.
It would be hard to say who would win if Mihawk and Shanks were to fight head-on, but one thing is for sure: Mihawk believes that he has no way of controlling his power like Shanks does.
When Mihawk attacks, he hardly holds back.
If he were to deal with the previous slash, he would choose to fight back, an eye for an eye, and use his strongest power to overwhelm the enemy!
He didn't think he could be as nonchalant as Shanks.
Sheathing his sword, Mihawk acknowledged Shanks' strength and value. Although the Red Hair Pirates were quite dissatisfied with Mihawk's unreasonable and provocative behavior, Shanks stopped them and the voices of "punishment" quickly disappeared.
Shanks' personality was sometimes very gentle. After successfully blocking Mihawk's attack, he looked at the other party with a smile on his face and asked:
"Now, Mr. Mihawk, can you please invite us to the island for a detailed discussion?"
At this time, Mikuk said nothing more and walked towards the center of the island, leading the way for Mihawk and others.
The news of the Red Hair Pirates' arrival in Wano Country also spread like wildfire.
A certain sea area in the New World.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who was reborn on the Holy Spirit Island, finally breathed the air of this world again.
Flying freely in the air, Yoshiichi Tsugikuni felt the cool sea breeze and felt refreshed.
The sky is high and the sea is vast.
Yunyi's mood became extremely happy.
He didn't have a compass in his hand, and the only way to identify the direction was to rely on the position of the sun. However, this method of identifying the direction was too simple and the deviation was actually quite large. Yunyi wanted to rush back towards the direction of the Kingdom of Alabasta, but there were no islands along the way within his perception range.
After returning, Yoriichi Tsugikuni had no concept of time. His consciousness was still stuck at the moment when the Kingdom of Alabasta was destroyed by ancient weapons.
Before his body was fully conceived, his consciousness was in chaos. The moment his consciousness and body merged again, he appeared on the Island of the Holy Spirit.
At this time, Yoshiichirō wanted to further explore the ancient weapon above the Kingdom of Alabasta. He was very concerned about the super weapon that could destroy an island.
Naturally, Yoshiichi had already guessed who would use that kind of weapon.
Now he wants to feel the power of this body.
"boom--"
Tsugikuni Yoshiichi's figure turned into a golden stream of light and flew over the sea level. After his figure flew for a long time, a roaring sonic boom echoed in the sky.
Tsugikoku Yoshiichi was so fast that he had crossed ten thousand meters in the blink of an eye.
After flying for a few minutes, an island that Tsugikoku Yoshiichi sensed appeared within the range of his observation Haki.
The golden light in the sky suddenly changed direction and fell directly towards the sea.
Pluto.
This is a small country with a population of only 50,000 and an island area of only 100 square kilometers.
Pluto Town was built amidst mountains, surrounded on all sides by peaks that soared into the sky. It was a barren land beyond the control of the World Government. Even the new navy, who had once reached the Holy Spirit Island, hadn't discovered it.
The ocean currents in the waters surrounding Pluto are treacherous and the magnetic field is very different. Although it is a spring island with a relatively stable climate, the entire island is shrouded in a layer of fog.
If Ji Guoyuan had not accidentally flown over this island, he would have had no way of discovering such an island.
"ju——"
Golden light fell from the sky and landed on a mountain on Pluto Island.
In the center of the island, the Pluto people, living among the mountains, did not notice anything unusual in the sky and were all doing their own things.
The town on this island is built on the mountain, and the lives of the people on the island are closely related to the surrounding mountains.
Although it is a mountain town, Pluto Town is full of houses and the roads are wide and clean. There is no backward scene of agricultural civilization at all. On the contrary, this town looks like a modern town.
Wearing a fire robe, Jiguo Yuanyi landed on an open space on a mountain peak and looked around. There was no obstruction.
Yuan looked towards the town in the distant mountains, then looked down at the dazzling fire clothes on his body. After thinking for a while, his observation Haki directly locked onto a ferocious beast in the mountains.
Less than half an hour later, Ji Guoyuan, wearing animal skins and holding a wooden stick in one hand, appeared on the streets of Pluto Town. He walked aimlessly on the street following the flow of people, looking around as he walked, like a country bumpkin entering the city.
The rough animal skin coat on Yunyi was completely inconsistent with his fair face, and his red hair was extremely conspicuous in the crowd. His appearance also attracted passers-by on the street to stop and look sideways.
This town is not big, but from a geographical point of view, Pluto should have been isolated from the outside world by the mountains. But strangely, the clothes worn by passers-by are ready-made cotton clothes. Yunyi's dress is out of tune with the people in this town.
Yuichiro thought about finding a place to gather some information, and if possible, make a recording pointer at the same time.
"Hey, that red-haired young man, wait a minute!"
Just as he saw a bar on the street and was about to walk in, he heard someone calling him.
Young man with red hair.
I'm probably the only one with red hair on this street.
Yuan turned his head and saw an old loquat vendor with a white beard waving at him in the aisle next to the tavern.
"Call me?"
Yunyi pointed at his face and walked towards the old man with a short stick.
"I'm calling you, I'm calling you."
"Young man, judging from your appearance, you must be from the mountains!"
"You have nothing, but you want to go to the tavern. Young man, you've taken the wrong path!"
The old vendor pounded his chest slightly in pain when he said this. As he spoke, he grabbed two handfuls of loquats from his stall and handed them to Ji Guoyuan, while advising:
"Young people, don't touch alcohol. Here, this is grown at home. The wild ones on the mountain aren't as sweet as mine."
"Take it and eat it, and don't come here again."
"It's not easy to make a living hunting. Don't spend all your money on things like this."
As he spoke, the old vendor stuffed a handful of loquats into the hand of Ji Guoyuan, who was confused, and then waved his hand towards Ji Guoyuan, as if to drive Ji Guoyuan away.
“????”
The inexplicable old man made Tsugikoku Yoshiichi's face look a little embarrassed. He held the other's loquat in both hands, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.
This was the first time that Jiguo Yuanyi had encountered such a person in all his years. The other party's well-intentioned advice made Yuanyi, who had experienced many ups and downs, stunned for a moment.
Is this being treated as a young person entering society for the first time?!
Yuanyi touched his smooth and delicate face, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
(End of this chapter)
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