Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

'boom!'

The swords clashed, creating a deafening explosion.

After blocking Kuina's sword, Vista was about to strike again.

He knows the "weakness" of the sword draw attack, and by seizing that weakness, he can win in one fell swoop!

As the fifth division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, even if his opponent was the vice-captain of the Blackwing Daimyo Adventurer's Crew, he would not admit defeat and would not allow himself to be defeated!

"This sword will... um!?"

Just as he was about to unleash his power to deflect Kuina's sword and deliver the decisive blow, Vista sensed something was amiss.

With a 'clang'.

Kuina flicked her wrist, a gentle force disrupting Vista's movements, while flowing Armament Haki restricted his actions...

In that instant, Vista seemed to be "locked" to the spot!

'boom!'

Vista's expression changed slightly upon sensing something was wrong, and he quickly unleashed his Armament Haki.

The flowing domineering aura transformed into an invisible impact, shattering the other Armament Haki that had been transformed into "chains"...

"Ultimate Moment!"

Just as Vista broke through Kuina's Armament Haki, which had turned into "chains," Kuina spun around and unleashed an even stronger sword strike using centrifugal force!

Dual Blades Style: Rose Dance!

Faced with Kuina's fierce sword strike, Vista had no choice but to attack.

With twin swords in hand, Vista unleashed his strongest attack!

A clash of titans!

'Boom!!'

With the clash of swords, a deafening roar resounded throughout the surroundings, and a shockwave swept across, leaving behind a dense array of cuts in its wake.

The earth cracked and trembled incessantly.

This demonstrates the power of this collision!

Both were great swordsmen and renowned strongmen on the high seas, so the clash of their strongest attacks was naturally a huge event!

Seeing this, Whitebeard shook his head and chuckled, "Gurara, Vista is going to lose..."

The Whitebeard Pirates members were stunned: "Huh!?"

On the other side, Shanks clicked his tongue: "A two-stage slash with a drawn sword technique? That's impressive. 'Fast Sword' Kuina, and her Observation Haki can even predict the future, right?"

Hawkeye praised, "She should make up for her physical weaknesses with faster slashes. She should find her own way of the sword. Give her more time to grow, and she will have the qualifications to challenge the 'World's Greatest Swordsman'!"

Red-Haired Shanks shook his head: "That Vista guy has no sense of crisis at all. He actually got caught out of a weakness. He's really living too comfortably."

Hawkeye calmly said, "Even if we disregard the fact that this weakness was created by the quick sword strike, the final outcome wouldn't have changed..."

Redhead raised an eyebrow but said nothing more.

He acknowledged Hawkeye's sharp eyesight.

The title "Eagle Eye" is not just because of his sharp, eagle-like eyes.

There's also the reason why they can perceive details that others can't.

In the field.

After a brief stalemate, Vista could no longer withstand the power of Kuina's sword.

With a loud 'boom', Vista was sent flying, his twin swords flying away as well.

With a hissing sound, Vista's legs scraped the ground, pulling him nearly a hundred meters before he finally stopped, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth...

"call……"

Bista let out a heavy sigh.

Looking at the sharp-witted, beautiful girl with a high ponytail in front of him, Vista shook his head with a wry smile: "I have lost this battle..."

A defeat is a defeat.

There are no other excuses.

If his opponent hadn't held back, he wouldn't have just been sent flying; he might have been decapitated...

His opponent's swordsmanship and domineering aura were both superior to his own; the only thing he was inferior to was his physical fitness.

“You flatter me, Mr. Vista,”

Nodding to Vista, Kuina turned and went back to her companions.

Nami gave Kuina a thumbs up: "Amazing, Kuina! You truly deserve to be our first mate!"

Little Yi's eyes sparkled: "Sister Kuina is so cool!"

Robin smiled and said, "Awesome!"

The others also showed expressions of amazement.

"Floral" Vista was also a renowned swordsman on the high seas, but he was defeated by Kuina.

Kuina's strength may not have improved as monstrously as Rocks's, but it was still visibly increasing.

After each battle, Kuina's strength increases several times over!

This speed at which it becomes stronger is truly astonishing!

"I have successfully completed my mission."

Kuina simply smiled at her companions' praise.

Turning to look at Rocks, Kuina said softly, "I'm not yet ready to challenge Hawkeye, so I won't make a move after this..."

Kuina has a certain understanding of her own abilities.

There is still a considerable gap between him and the top swordsmen; he is not yet ready to truly stand in front of Hawkeye and challenge him.

She needs more time to grow.

Lox laughed and said, "I'll be waiting for you at the highest point."

Kuina gave a fighting smile: "Don't lose, or I'll catch up to you very soon!"

"I will do my best."

Lockes nodded, then stepped forward and, amidst spatial fluctuations, arrived at the center of the "stage".

Slowly drawing the Seven Star Sword, Rocks's gaze was sharp and filled with fighting spirit as he looked at Hawkeye and smiled:

"Come on, Lord Hawkeye, I have been looking forward to this battle for a long time. It's time to settle the score for the battle we haven't finished yet."

"This battle will also be the one to determine the 'World's Greatest Swordsman'!"

That battle ended because of Aokiji's appearance.

To be honest, even if Rocks had tried his best, he probably wouldn't have been a match for Hawkeye.

However, times have changed, and Rocks has become the fifth Emperor of the Sea.

Their strength is now immeasurably greater than before!

He has absolute confidence in this battle!

Lox licked his lips and grinned, "If I hadn't been distracted last time, I would have been more likely to lose."

"But there are no 'what ifs' in this world. You missed your only chance to defeat me."

The current Rocks will not lose!

'Wow!'

Hawkeye flashed to the center of the "stage" and stood opposite Rocks.

His eyes were equally eager for battle, and he chuckled, "Even if I had won that battle, it would have been an unfair victory for me. You haven't fully matured yet."

"I don't care about that kind of victory or defeat. If I'm going to win, I want to win against the more mature version of you. That's what makes it interesting, isn't it?"

As he spoke, Hawkeye's sword aura intensified.

Like a drawn sword, it can cut through anything.

"Enough with the small talk, let's continue our unfinished battle!"

"as you wish!"

The two stood facing each other, one on the left and one on the right, their eyes filled with excited fighting spirit!

'Boom! Crack! Crack!'

In perfect unison, Rocks and Hawkeye's eyes narrowed simultaneously.

A demonic Conqueror's Haki and a sword-sharp Conqueror's Haki erupted simultaneously.

The two bursts of Conqueror's Haki collided fiercely in the next instant!

The roaring sound, accompanied by flashes of thousands of purple-black lightning, made countless people's expressions turn serious at that moment.

Waiting for these two top swordsmen to start their battle!

This is a battle between the strongest who stand at the top of the ocean, and a battle to determine the "world's greatest swordsman"!

no doubt.

Regardless of who wins or loses this battle, it will make the entire ocean boil!

Chapter 249 Another Battle with Hawkeye! The outcome will only be known until the very last moment!

'Boom boom boom...'

The clash of Conqueror's Haki continued unabated, with purple-black lightning flashing wildly.

However, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that Hawkeye is at a disadvantage in terms of the strength of Conqueror's Haki!

"Such powerful Conqueror's Haki..."