Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

The Monkey-Monkey Fruit - Black Ape Form!

"Come on, Blackwing..."

Before the mad ape could finish speaking, everything blurred before his eyes, and Locke, who had been dozens of meters away, suddenly appeared in front of him...

The mad ape's pupils widened as a jet-black fist crackling with lightning drew ever closer, leaving him unable to react or dodge, forced to watch helplessly...

'boom!!'

Finally, a deafening roar was heard, followed by excruciating pain, as if countless bones inside the body had been shattered.

then……

That was the end of it...

The mad ape's consciousness plunged into darkness...

But from the perspective of others, this is the scene—

The Black-Winged Demon moved, arriving in front of the Mad Ape in the blink of an eye. With a ferocious punch, the Mad Ape coughed up blood and was sent flying backward, finally crashing into a mountain...

One punch!

A powerful figure with a bounty of 763 million Berries was defeated just like that?

Even the Blackwing Demon didn't use his abilities!

This is the power of the Fifth Emperor, "Black Winged Demon" Rocks!

If it weren't for the fact that it could kill someone with a single punch, then perhaps it would truly be a case of being unworthy of its reputation.

Chapter 248 The Battle of Swordsmanship! A battle to determine the "World's Greatest Swordsman"!

Under the watchful eyes of many, Rocks and his companions have already set foot on the Broken Mountain.

By this time, a considerable number of people had gathered on the broken mountain.

Central position...

Some people are even challenging Hawkeye!

He was a thin man with sharp eyes.

Judging from the comments of others, he was also a famous swordsman on the high seas.

He once challenged Hawkeye, but lost and remained silent for many years afterward.

This marks their long-awaited reappearance!

This piqued Lox's interest, but he didn't interfere; instead, he watched from the sidelines as the two were about to engage in their battle...

Clang!

The two charged at each other, their black blades clashing. Amidst the clash of metal, a powerful aura of lightning intertwined, unleashing a shockwave that spread outwards.

Clang! Clang! Clang! Boom! Boom!

There was no probing between the great swordsmen; they went all out from the start. As the battle intensified, the sound of metal clashing gradually turned into a deafening roar.

This is the sound of a high-intensity, powerful collision!

The battle between the two was dazzling and breathtaking, but fraught with danger; a single misstep could lead to death...

Swordsmen are the most lethal class!

This means that battles between swordsmen cannot last as long as those between physically strong individuals...

The duel lasted only about thirty minutes before a winner was decided...

*Sizzle!*

Hawkeye slashed down with his sword, and the great swordsman gushed blood, collapsing to the ground...

The gaunt man lay on the ground, his gaze fixed on Hawkeye, who had sheathed his sword. His eyes held confusion and defeat, before he finally let out a long sigh: "I...I've lost again..."

Having honed his swordsmanship over the years, he thought he could defeat Hawkeye.

As a result, the gap between them widened even further.

He lost even faster and more miserably than last time...

Hawkeye glanced at the other party and said calmly, "You flatter me!"

Having said that, Hawkeye didn't look at his opponent but instead shifted his gaze to Rocks, a fighting spirit flashing in his eyes:

"Blackwing Demon, isn't it time to end that battle with me that was once undecided?"

'Swish, swish, swish...'

As Hawkeye uttered those words, the vast majority of eyes in the arena turned to Rocks.

Hawkeye's actions undoubtedly confirmed many people's previous suspicions—this "Swordsmanship Competition" was organized by Hawkeye for the sake of Blackwing Daemon!

Lox laughed and said, "Why don't we wait until you've recovered your strength? There's no rush."

"Besides, my first mate also wants to challenge a powerful swordsman..."

Such a grand event, Kuina also wanted to practice with others.

Kuina stepped forward, her sharp gaze sweeping over the Whitebeard Pirates who had also arrived, locking onto Vista, the "Flower Sword":

"Mr. Vista, how about a fight?"

"Ok?"

Vista paused for a moment, then smiled elegantly: "Since Miss Kuina has this idea, I naturally will not refuse!"

Seeing this, the Whitebeard Pirates members started to jeer.

"Oh, good luck, Vista! Don't let Kuina defeat you!"

"Haha, but it's normal to lose. After all, Kuina is the vice-captain of the Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Guild, and her bounty is higher than yours!"

Some people cheered for Kuina: "Kuina, give Vista a good look!"

After yesterday's banquet, the Whitebeard Pirates and the members of the Blackwing Daimyo Adventurer's Crew have gotten along quite well and are now able to joke around with each other.

"you……"

Vista's face darkened, especially when Sachi said those last words, which made his lips twitch.

Are they still companions?

Who cheers for others?

Taking a deep breath, Vista composed himself and looked at the high-ponytail girl standing with her sword in hand. He stepped forward, his eyes filled with fighting spirit: "Come on, Miss Kuina, let me see your swordsmanship!"

"it is good!"

Kuina remained as aloof and decisive as ever. After responding, she drew her Wado Ichimonji: "Please be careful, Mr. Vista!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Kuina flashed out, her Armament Haki transforming Wado Ichimonji into a black sword, and slashed down fiercely: "Isshin-ryu: Fuzan!"

A sharp glint flashed in Vista's eyes as he met the attack with his crossed swords: "Well done! Dual Sword Style: Falling Blossoms!"

'boom!'

The three jet-black blades clashed together with a deafening roar. The shattered air currents transformed into sharp cutting blades, slicing through the surroundings with a hissing sound, leaving smooth grooves in the earth...

Clang! Clang clang clang!!

The two fought at close range, their movements swift and full of killing intent.

However, everyone present was quite strong, and their Observation Haki allowed them to detect the actions and techniques of the two.

They stared intently.

Kuina's kendo style is known for its speed, precision, and ruthlessness, taking speed, ruthlessness, and accuracy to the extreme.

Each strike was like a flash of light!

Vista's swordsmanship style is very flamboyant; he wields his twin swords so tightly that they seem impenetrable, and his sword strikes transform into flower petals.

Beautiful and gorgeous, yet with a strong sense of sharpness!

Judging from the battle scenes alone, the two are evenly matched!

The fierce battle lasted for thirty minutes!

'boom!'

Another clash of swords.

Amidst the deafening roar, Guina, physically weaker, was forced to retreat, but she didn't seem to care...

A sharp and deadly Conqueror's Haki erupted from Kuina, pressing down on Vista and impacting his mind...

"Conqueror's Haki!?"

Those around gasped in surprise.

Unexpectedly, Kuina, the "Quick Sword," is also a user of Conqueror's Haki, and she wields it with great skill.

The timing of the release was also impeccable.

Releasing this when forced back and the opponent is about to press their advantage will disrupt the rhythm of the battle!

"Isshin-ryu: Setsuna!"

Kuina knew that opportunities don't come twice.

With a 'clang,' the Wado Ichimonji was sheathed. Kuina lowered her body and pushed the Wado Ichimonji out of the sheath with her thumb...

With a hissing sound, the sword and scabbard rubbed together, gathering momentum before unleashing a powerful draw slash that shone brightly in an instant.

A horizontal slash, like a fluorescent blade, sliced ​​through Vista!

Dual Blades Style: Blossom!

Vista was not knocked unconscious by the Conqueror's Haki; he only felt a momentary daze before regaining his senses.

Upon seeing the sharp sword coming at him, Vista did not choose to dodge.

Head-on clash!

The two black swords crossed, and Vista's sword aura transformed into blooming flowers, blossoming at the point where the swords crossed, colliding with Kuina's sword!