Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

"However, Lox is at a disadvantage..."

Whitebeard had excellent eyesight.

It's clear that Rocks is at a disadvantage; he's no match for Hawkeye in this close-quarters combat...

Vista, a powerful swordsman, had seen more and explained, "Hawkeye is far superior in terms of technique. Blackwing Demon shouldn't be good at this kind of technical swordsmanship."

After a pause, Vista added, "No, it's not just 'not good at,' it's 'a complete mess'..."

A swordsman wielding a sword without any technique, like someone who doesn't know swordsmanship, will naturally be countered by Hawkeye's swordsmanship.

Hawkeye's eyes are very special; he can always find an opening in an instant and then launch an attack.

No one can currently rival Hawkeye in this regard!

If we're talking about who could possibly surpass Hawkeye in terms of swordsmanship technique, perhaps only "Fast Sword" Kuina is the only one.

It's only a possibility.

The current "fast sword" Kuina is no match for Hawkeye!

Whitebeard exclaimed in surprise: "Oh? So Rocks will lose?"

Vista shook his head: "No, that's not what I meant. The Blackwing Demon clearly didn't use his own swordsmanship style; he was probably trying something out..."

"Gulala, let's take a look!"

Whitebeard smiled, his eyes intently fixed on the fierce battle unfolding over there.

'boom!'

In the center of the stage, the battle between the two remained intense.

Hawkeye was still unharmed, while Rocks had bloodstains on his body...

"Extreme Slash!"

Rocks blocked Hawkeye's sword strike, but then deflected it with even greater force.

Then, following the momentum, he slashed down with his sword.

With sharp, deadly force and dazzling light, it swiftly and decisively attacked Eagle Eye!

*Sizzle!*

The sword strike missed its mark, and Hawkeye dodged to the side, leaving a ravine that stretched to the edge of the island...

"You really aren't good at technical swordsmanship. You haven't changed much since then. The only thing that has changed is your skill level..."

Hawkeye spoke calmly, then brought his sword down with a sharp, powerful strike.

'clang!'

Rocks parried with his sword, but was forced back by the power contained within it, his legs leaving tracks more than ten meters long before he finally stopped...

Steadying himself, Rocks said helplessly, "I wanted to see if a crisis could help me master Observation Haki that allows me to 'foresee the future,' but I still couldn't..."

Of the three types of Haki, I haven't mastered advanced applications of Observation Haki.

Observation Haki, which allows one to foresee the future, is very useful in battle, but Rocks still hasn't mastered it...

There's no way to relearn the Isshin-ryu swordsmanship.

Even Lox was at a loss...

That's why he felt threatened in his "swordplay duel" with Hawkeye, and wanted to see if he could break through in one fell swoop.

It still didn't work...

Lox didn't sense much of a crisis.

This time it's just a friendly spar, not a life-or-death battle.

Hawkeye nodded knowingly and offered his opinion: "Being overly fixated on something will only distance you from it. What you need is to calm down."

Locus: "..."

That sounds familiar...

I think I used to advise Kuina in the same way?

Fortune's wheel keeps turning...

However, upon reflection, he realized that as the enemies he encountered grew stronger, even the mastermind behind the World Government had emerged.

Rocks felt a certain sense of urgency.

It's even more urgent than when we were in the East China Sea...

Perhaps the existence of a powerful demon is partly to explain why he has been unable to fully comprehend the Observation Haki that allows him to "foresee the future"?

"Been taught a lesson……"

Rocks exhaled and said seriously, "I'm sorry, but treating you as a whetstone to hone my Observation Haki made me feel like I didn't take this battle very seriously..."

"Perhaps my strength has increased too quickly, making me a bit arrogant. I need to calm down and settle down. My mental state is still not up to par..."

Rocks never lost a game after he set sail.

Undoubtedly, this will make Rocks' "momentum" stronger and stronger, but it will also make Rocks a little "arrogant".

It wasn't arrogance or looking down on anyone; Lockes remained as cautious and decisive as ever.

His personality of going all out when he makes a move remains unchanged.

I just feel a little better about myself than before...

Hmm, it must be some of the effects of his previous "rampage"?

It's all the Great Demon's fault!

of course.

Rocks does indeed need time to consolidate his power and mental state.

Improving one's skills too quickly isn't always a good thing...

There is nothing to apologize for.

Hawkeye said calmly, "I also honed my swordsmanship through battles with others, which is no different from your actions, as long as you can bear the consequences..."

"But you have the resources to cover everything!"

Battle is the best teacher, and the opponent's actions are understandable.

He's done that kind of thing before.

When I was weak, I challenged others to hone my swordsmanship; during this time, I sparred with Shanks to adjust my condition...

They are all the same situation.

He wouldn't feel offended.

This is one way to become stronger!

That's good.

Rocks nodded, then laughed and said, "Let's continue. I'll fight with the goal of defeating you. I'm taking your title as the world's greatest swordsman!"

"Come!"

Hawkeye smiled too, his fighting spirit becoming even more intense!

"Elbaf Spear - Mighty Kingdom!"

"cut!"

'Boom!'

A spiraling shockwave from the left and a deep green slash from the right, one ferocious and the other sharp, collided violently before the eyes of everyone in the arena!

An even more terrifying roar erupted!

'sough!'

The two men, one on the left and one on the right, charged at each other once again.

'Boom!'

Seven Star Sword versus Black Blade Night, Armament Haki versus Armament Haki, Conqueror's Haki versus Conqueror's Haki.

Both of them unleashed their powerful attacks.

One person defends their position, while the other wants to take it away, and a fierce battle ensues.

Rocks' offensive was wide and sweeping, each attack was incredibly violent and domineering; Hawkeye's swordsmanship was as if it were made by nature, even the most ordinary sword strike contained sharp killing power.

The two have completely different sword styles, with no clear winner or loser, and no one can predict who will win in advance!

The outcome will only be known when the battle reaches its final moment!

Chapter 250 An Island Falls from the Sky! A Single Move Decides the Victory!

'Boom! Boom boom boom…'

The intense battlefield is breathtaking.

The shattering slash cut through the surrounding area, leaving a devastated landscape within a kilometer radius. The aftershocks raged and spread, making it impossible for anyone to approach easily.

The intensity of the battle was unprecedented.

Battles between great swordsmen are extremely dangerous.

Even the most advanced Observation Haki couldn't completely capture the attack, and both of them sustained injuries of varying degrees.

However, the two paid no attention to their injuries and continued to fight fiercely.

Rocks, who changed his fighting style, is stronger than Hawkeye in terms of raw power.

However, Hawkeye's superb swordsmanship allowed him to hold his own against Rocks!

After all.

Locus was not a pure swordsman.

His most common fighting style is to use both swordsmanship and fist techniques simultaneously, fully demonstrating his domineering and powerful nature.