How can I become the Pirate King if you don’t work hard?.

Chapter 360 One Sword

Gawain's lips curled up slightly.

For Akin, his potential has reached this point, and the door to legend has been fully opened.

The ultimate in Armament Haki, which strengthens the physical body; the ultimate in Observation Haki, which enhances combat instincts.

At this point, Argin is almost another Black Arm Zephyr, and even possesses powerful Devil Fruit abilities that Zephyr did not have.

All that's needed now is time.

With the blessing of the three badges, Gawain will gain another general-level combatant under his command in as little as three to five months, or at most six months.

Even looking at the history of the last few decades, it is rare for a single pirate crew to have more than three legendary fighters at the same time.

Aside from Rocks and Roger from over thirty years ago, Gawain is the only one.

It was also at this time.

Severely wounded in the arena, Akin fell backward, murmuring softly:

"We lost again?!"

Despite this, there was no sign of dejection on Ah Jin's face. A carefree and joyful laugh burst from Ah Jin's throat, echoing through the sky.

"Hahahahahaha——!"

The surroundings fell silent for a moment, with only Ajin's laughter echoing in the arena.

"Is it over?!"

Cavendish saw Arkin concede defeat and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Even with Gawain present, it was hard to say that an accident wouldn't happen.

The current outcome is the best possible choice.

"Even someone as strong as Captain Akin is no match for Mr. Crow."

"really……"

"Anyone with 'captain' in their title is a monster."

just.

As Cavendish's voice fell, Beville's expression shifted continuously, from relaxation to surprise and uncertainty, and finally to a look of utter astonishment.
"You dodged it!"

"Akin dodged Kro's attack in that split second!"

"Hey hey hey~"

Cavendish couldn't believe it:

"how is this possible?"

He lowered his eyes to look at Kro, who was slowly landing in the arena, his eyes filled with barely suppressed awe.

The white horse's speed was already unbelievable.

Even among experts of the same level, very few can keep up.

During the second martial arts tournament, there were indeed strong fighters who could fight Cavendish, but once White Horse appeared, he lost all resistance and became a fish on the chopping block.

The reason for this is its ghostly speed.

Kuro's speed far surpassed that of Hakuma, and with the added advantage of the Kamaitachi Fruit, he left Kuro far behind, his taillights barely visible.

"Even Captain Kin couldn't sense it using Observation Haki!"

“I didn’t say he relied on Observation Haki.”

Beville shook his head, then nodded.

"That's not right either!"

"This is not the Observation Haki we normally understand!"

"Just like...just like..."

"It's like abandoning your bodily senses and surrendering everything to instinct and intuition, letting your body make the most rational decisions!"

"In that instant, Akin revealed something he had never shown before!"

Beville abruptly turned to look at Gawain, his lips slightly parted, but he didn't ask a question.

Did you already foresee all of this?!

You already foresaw that Arkin would awaken a new ability during the battle?!

Captain, no, Commander, what kind of monster are you?!
A god descended to earth?

No one answered Beville's question.

Only Cavendish sat to one side, gazing thoughtfully at the arena, muttering to himself:

"Are we willing to risk everything to gain a glimmer of hope in this desperate situation?!"

He instinctively gripped the longsword Durandal at his waist, and the image that flashed through his mind was the ferocious face of the white horse.

After a year of training, he had reached the limit he knew he could achieve, and his swordsmanship and domineering aura had both reached a bottleneck.

Cavendish has reached his limit.

Although you can still gamble on that tiny chance of breaking through your limits with hard work, it's ultimately too slow.

Moreover, unlike Ah Jin and others who were once lost, he knew where his path lay!

Completely conquer the white horse!

Unite mind and body!

Cavendish was initially hesitant, but when he looked at Akin lying in a pool of blood below, a hint of madness appeared in his eyes.

Just as crazy as the white horse!

Zoro, Sanji, and the others seemed to understand something upon seeing this.

In the Round Table Arena.

A Jin's laughter gradually subsided, replaced by a blazing fire in his eyes, an almost uncontrollable fighting spirit!

It almost burst out of his chest!
There was an indescribable ecstasy!

"I have found a way to counter your speed."

Kro landed slowly, hands in his pockets, standing in front of Akin, a hint of surprise in his eyes:

"Another way to advance Observation Haki?!"

Long ago, Kuro learned from Gawain that those who mastered the three types of Haki to a high level might awaken special abilities.

Conqueror's Haki can be applied to attacks or left in inanimate objects, and can be triggered instantly under certain conditions.

Armament Haki can be like an invisible armor covering the whole body, or like Gin's, it can be tempered into the flesh and blood, pushing one's defensive power to the extreme.

Besides predicting the future, Observation Haki has another advanced direction...

"Combat instinct, focusing on enhancing one's own intuition."

"what."

Ajin nodded, his face radiating unparalleled confidence.

Without the obvious talent of Zoro or Sanji, one can only focus all one's energy on one thing.

This is the method that Gawain told him.

Gao Wen didn't tell him, but he himself chose this path, a gamble between life and death.

Fortunately.

He won again this time.

"next time……"

"Blast you!"

"Ah."

Kro chuckled softly:
"My steps will not stop for you; defeat awaits you again next time."

"Don't you want to see it?!"

Akin licked his lips:
"Just how many steps ahead of us is that man?!"

"boring."

Kro reached out and pushed up his glasses, a flicker of fire in his eyes.

He was trying his best to control his desires, but when he sensed Gawain's presence, his heart began to stir.

It seemed as if countless voices were ringing in his ears at the same time, but they were all suppressed by a figure.

Gawain…

too strong!
So strong that it makes you not even want to challenge it!

Kro has even forgotten when the last time he wanted to fight Gawain was.

All I know is that, in my own perception, as I grow, the gap between us has not only not narrowed, but has actually widened.

The gap has widened to the point where it extinguishes even the slightest desire. "Ha~"

Akin chuckled softly, struggled to his feet, and walked off the field. His voice, tinged with amusement, reached Klo's ears with each unsteady step:

"Stop hiding it."

"How could you possibly give up so easily?!"

"You won't be at peace until you see it with your own eyes."

"Hahahaha~"

The soft laughter faded at the end of the passage.

Kro stood alone in the arena, took out a handkerchief from his pocket, and gently wiped his eyes.

His expression was indifferent, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

The restless wind around them calmed down at this moment, blowing past and causing the banner of the Knights of the Round Table to flutter high in the arena.

Sa——!
The clouds in the sky gradually gathered at this moment.

Gao Wen, sitting in the audience, was slightly taken aback, his hand already resting on the sword at his waist.

The sword is naturally the Kanse Masamune.

This sword had been with him for a long time and had long been tempered into a black blade. Coupled with the vague will it possessed, it was already comparable to the twelve supreme grade swords.

At least in his confrontation with Hawkeye, he was not suppressed by Yakuza Night.

The sword is a sword hidden in stone.

This knight's sword, a symbol of the British monarchy, was handed over to Gawain by Bevel shortly after the end of that great battle a year ago.

Beyond its symbolic significance, the Sword in the Stone possesses qualities comparable to the Supreme Grade Swords, and its weight in the hand evokes a sense of solidity, as if one were holding the throne of Britannias.

At this moment.

Gawain naturally understood what Kro wanted to do, and he was waiting for Kro to speak first.

This battle is a trial for Akin, and it is also a trial for Kro!

Kro stood quietly in the arena for a long time.

Even as the surrounding audience grew impatient, no decision was made.

Dark clouds gathered in the sky, and thunder began to rumble.

Gradually.

Even Zoro and the others watching from the stands gradually realized what Kuro was up to.

Don't you want to see just how strong the captain really is?

Such thoughts arise in everyone's mind and grow wildly as if they have taken root, until that glimmer of expectation can no longer be suppressed.

All eyes were on Gawain and Chloe!

Zoro held down the restless Muramasa at his waist, Sanji's cigarette butt almost burned his skin, and Law's round hat was crumpled into a deformed shape by him...

Everyone's face was filled with anticipation!
Looking forward to Gao Wen's intervention!

Looking forward to witnessing just how tall the high-ranking pirate crew, or perhaps the tallest mountain in the world, really is!
The oppressive atmosphere finally began to stir.

The surrounding air currents began to swirl, and in the blink of an eye, they formed a whirlwind!
Kro stood in the eye of the storm, slowly raising his head to look at Gawain, while cursing Akin:

"Damn bastard!"

Kro's lips twitched, but a fire flickered in his eyes:

"Gawain!"

"Come down!"

Zheng——!
The long sword hummed.

As soon as the sound fell, Gawain appeared in the arena.

He held the sword in the stone in his hand.

The sword is straight, with a silver sheen and jewels, completely different from the simple design of the Kanze Masamune, exuding an aura of nobility.

Reflecting on Gao Wen at this moment, he exudes an even more regal aura.

Gawain's mere presence in front of Kloe created an invisible pressure on the latter.

"Have you made up your mind?!"

"You really want to challenge me?!"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Kro casually tossed the half-finished glasses on the ground, stomped on them until they shattered, and then, as if still not satisfied, stomped on them a few more times before turning to Gawain with a resentful expression.
"After this..."

"I'm going to beat that bastard Ajin to a pulp!"

"Ha~"

Gao Wen smiled knowingly, then quickly composed himself.

With a swift movement, without making any initial move, Kro had already unleashed an offensive.

Long tails danced wildly behind him, and Wind King Claws clung to his ten fingers, much thinner and sharper than those he had shown in the battle with Akin!
Unlike before, this time Kro used all his strength, making him at least twice as fast!
He knew exactly what kind of monster he was facing, and if he continued to hide it now, he would only be able to hide in his coffin!
when--!
As the deafening explosion rang out, the blade of the Sword in the Stone had already clashed with Kroo's Wind King Claw!
The people on the sidelines only realized at this moment that the battle had started at some point, and that it had been going all out from the very beginning!
"So fast!"

"Much faster than before!"

"At that speed, I'm afraid I won't even have a chance to resist before I'm killed instantly!"

Luo awkwardly reached up and touched his neck, muttering to himself:

"As legendary fighters, even if there is a gap between Mr. Kro and the Captain, it should be enough for the Captain to take them seriously!"

"I guess... right?!"

Beville was somewhat uncertain.

Gao Wen had given him so many frights that he now dared not speak too definitively about Gao Wen.

Zoro and the others, standing nearby, had no time to be distracted and say anything more.

But in the next instant...

An unusually violent and powerful aura, making everyone feel as if they were in the midst of a tsunami, suddenly erupted and spread throughout the entire Round Table Arena in an instant.

Countless people lost consciousness due to this, while those who barely remained conscious scanned the area blankly, trying to find the source of the domineering aura.

But in the next instant, he sensed that the Conqueror's Haki that had spread out was receding like a tide, flowing into Gawain's body, who was standing in the arena.

Do not!
It flowed into the sword in his hand!

"Are you ready?!"

"It will be over in a second!"

Gawain's voice rang in Crowe's ears, but he had no time to pay attention to it; his vision was completely occupied by the sword in the stone in Gawain's hand.

Crimson lightning crackled around the sword as it slashed towards him!
Kro even saw the world crumbling, everything to be obliterated by Gawain's sword!
He knew, of course, that this was just a hallucination caused by extreme fear, simply because Gawain's sword strike posed too great a threat to him.

But no matter what...

A single sword strike can render one's body powerless to resist out of fear... This is something else entirely...

This kind of thing...

"Grass!"

Kro swore.

At that moment, the sword in the stone stopped on Kro's shoulder, without touching his body.

But his body was already feeling the pain of being shattered, a line of blood burst open on his shoulder, and half of his body was almost numb.

When Kro came to his senses, Gawain had already disappeared.

In the arena of the round table, there was only him and a group of dumbfounded cadres.

Luo's lips parted slightly, and after hesitating for a long time, he said in a deflated voice:
"What's the point of me practicing then...?"

"With one stroke of the captain's knife, everything was settled."

"Haha~~~~"

Beville forced a smile, and it was a dry laugh.

No one said a word, and everyone silently left.

Only Chloe stood in the arena for a long time.

Throughout the event, passersby at the arena repeatedly heard a man cursing loudly.

The language used was very vulgar.

And it sounds awful.

(End of this chapter)