Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Once the sound exceeds a certain decibel level, it will create a shockwave, and a vast shockwave will sweep across the area centered on the two people.

Everything in its path was flattened.

The shockwave rippled outwards, impacting many onlookers.

The strong can withstand it.

The weaker ones were swept away, screaming in agony as they were thrown an unknown distance...

The powerful aftershocks of the collision left even the strongest warriors in the arena speechless; the battle between swordsmen had actually produced such a violent commotion.

When they reach the level of top-tier powerhouses, their destructive power is truly terrifying!

The terrifying attack phenomenon caused by the Conqueror's Haki naturally interfered with the Observation Haki, and the aftershocks of the collision also stirred up dust that obscured the view.

It's too difficult to see what's inside with the naked eye...

Someone said this: "Is it decided in one move? Who won?"

This was the same thought shared by many who withstood the shockwave, and they even briefly forgot about the island that had just fallen from the sky.

I just want to know who will emerge victorious in this battle to become the world's greatest swordsman!

'Splash...'

The smoke and dust that were obscuring the view were swept away by an invisible force, possibly the work of someone with special abilities who wanted to see the situation inside more quickly.

With the view clear, people could see the situation on the other side.

The earth was a scene of devastation, with a deep, gaping fissure running through the middle, and a person standing on either side of the fissure...

The people in the room became serious, and murmurs began to circulate.

"The location has changed..."

"Passing each other by? That certainly has the air of a swordsman..."

So...who won?

The two players remained in a "passing each other" position, as if they hadn't yet recovered from the collision.

'Screech! Screech!'

No, it wasn't that I hadn't come to my senses; rather, it was because I was injured, and the serious injury caused my body to stiffen.

As people watched, blood gushed from both of their bodies simultaneously...

Splashing like a fountain!

"..."

Looking down at the gaping wound on his chest, which stretched from his shoulder to his lower abdomen, revealing bone and internal organs, Hawkeye fell silent…

Hawkeye turned to face Rocks, just as Rocks turned around as well.

Like Hawkeye, Rocks also had a deep, bone-revealing wound on his body, from which blood was flowing out relentlessly.

Judging from the wounds, the two were injured at roughly the same severity.

"I lost!"

"I lost!"

They exchanged a glance and simultaneously uttered the same words, both feeling that they had lost this battle...

Hawkeye is a "mortal," and with such injuries, he is no longer able to fight. Rocks, on the other hand, is a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user, with greater recovery and endurance.

If you calculate it, Rocks still has a fighting chance.

That's why Hawkeye thought he had lost...

Rocks felt he had the advantage of being a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user, which made him more resistant to blows. If he hadn't been a Zoan-type user, his injuries would probably have been much more severe.

He has a huge advantage in this aspect, plus it's a one-hit wonder.

Therefore, Lox believed he had lost...

"Haha, hahaha!"

Upon hearing what the other said, the two of them laughed heartily!

Hawkeye's laughter quickly subsided. He exhaled and said in a very serious tone, "I lost this battle, without a doubt. Don't try to explain it away by saying you're a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user."

"As I've always said, although you are a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user and have an advantage in terms of physique, I am older than you and have been training for a longer time, which is also something that cannot be ignored."

"With the outcome decided in one move, I am powerless to continue fighting, while you remain undefeated. The outcome is already clear!"

In situations where a single move can determine the outcome.

He was no longer able to fight, but Lox had his strength spared.

This already counts as his defeat.

A defeat is a defeat!

Hawkeye won't deny it!

After a pause, Hawkeye's calm voice echoed in the arena: "I have lost this battle. From this day forward, you will be the world's greatest swordsman, 'Black Wing Demon' Rocks!"

'boom!'

The sound wasn't loud, but many people around could hear it.

Like a large stone thrown into a calm lake, it captivated countless people.

"Hawkeye" Djokovic has held the title of "world's greatest swordsman" for a long time.

So long ago, many people didn't even think Hawkeye would lose in the art of swordsmanship.

Even though Blackwing Daemon is very strong and is recognized as the fifth "Emperor of the Sea", many people do not believe that he can surpass Hawkeye in swordsmanship.

And the current result is...

Hawkeye voluntarily admitted defeat, acknowledging that the title of the world's greatest swordsman had changed hands!

This statement was naturally quite sensational!

Lox was both amused and exasperated: "Isn't this acting first and asking questions later...?"

To be honest.

The final clash was actually evenly matched, with little difference in power levels.

Given equal physical strength, it should result in mutual destruction...

How could Rocks possibly admit victory?

"Don't underestimate yourself."

Hawkeye said calmly, "My eyes can 'see' many details and flaws, and can also 'see' the essence of many things."

"As the battle continued, I saw less and less of a chance of winning. If no one interfered and if the outcome wasn't decided by a single sword strike, my defeat was only a matter of time."

"Whether I win with a single sword strike or continue fighting, I will still lose. A defeat is a defeat. Do you think I'm the kind of person who refuses to admit defeat?"

Even though he said he had lost.

However, Hawkeye showed no sign of disappointment or discouragement; on the contrary, he became even more sharp and ambitious than before...

Someone defeated him in swordsmanship, and he once again had a goal to surpass.

A swordsman should forge ahead relentlessly, always striving for the summit, never stopping.

After becoming the "world's greatest swordsman," Hawkeye stopped there.

It's not that we've lost our spirit, but that we've lost our goals.

The fact that someone is now above him is what Hawkeye secretly desires; he is a sword fanatic who makes a living with his sword.

He doesn't like the feeling of being at the top and having no goals.

It can be said that with Hawkeye's current belief and will, he would be able to unleash even greater strength if they fought again!

This is the change brought about by willpower and belief!

"Since you've put it that way, what else can I say?"

Rocks' lips twitched, and as he looked at Hawkeye, his eyes narrowed slightly: "However... you're even more dangerous than before. For some reason, I don't think being better than you is a good thing..."

His severely injured body was even sharper than before, and his killing intent was even stronger.

Is this guy faking it?

Or did it become even more sharp and assertive after suffering a defeat?

Will Hawkeye be even stronger next time we meet?

To be fair, Hawkeye possesses the strength of a "sea emperor".

However, after a brief comparison, Rocks felt that Hawkeye was no match for Kaido in a one-on-one situation...

The two have different fighting styles.

Hawkeye might be dragged into a quagmire of fighting by Kaido, and if it goes on for too long, he will fall into a disadvantageous position and is more likely to be defeated.

But now...

Once Hawkeye recovers from his injuries, he may become even stronger.

Narox really couldn't predict who would win...

These guys who managed to "reach the top" are definitely not ordinary people!

"I haven't felt this way in a long time. The world's greatest swordsman is actually a burden to me. I prefer my weaker self when I was younger, because that gave me the motivation to become stronger!"

Hawkeye smirked: "I will challenge you again, Rocks. Although I think the world's greatest swordsman is a burden, it doesn't mean I don't care about this position."

He will challenge Rocks, the new world's greatest swordsman, once again!

Now it was Lox's turn to say something like, "I'll be looking forward to it!"

"However, by then you will face an even stronger version of me. My steps will not stop until I become the 'god' of this world!"

After reaching the pinnacle of swordsmanship, Hawkeye lost his target.

But Lox would not.

His goal was set when he set sail – to become the "god of the new era"!