One Piece: Nobody has more Devil Fruits than me.

To be honest, being able to hang out with someone like Shanks naturally brings a sense of relaxation to one's personality.

Russell understood that the title of the world's greatest swordsman did not appear out of thin air, and his hand was already on the hilt of Muramasa.

"You're a swordsman too?" Hawkeye seemed to have developed a bit of interest.

"Want to have a fight?" Russell asked with interest. "How about the loser joins my pirate crew?"

Hawkeye is a lone wolf and doesn't have a pirate crew, and his ship happens to be missing a swordsman.

A swordsman who is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is indeed quite good.

"Are you inviting me?" Hawkeye looked at Russell with a puzzled expression.

“Just because you’re one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea doesn’t mean you’re not a pirate. And who knows, maybe one day the World Government won’t need you Seven Warlords anymore?” Russell replied.

"Will the World Government abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea system?"

Hearing this, Hawkeye couldn't help but chuckle. "An interesting guess. If things turn out as you say, it's not impossible. But the premise is, are you qualified to be my captain?"

“Of course,” Russell said confidently.

As Hawkeye's eyes looked over, the surrounding air became quiet and oppressive.

Neither of them showed any other expression.

Hawkeye did sense a good quality in this man.

"I never expected that a casual trip to the East China Sea would lead to meeting such an interesting person."

Hawkeye slowly drew the sword from behind him.

The Supreme Grade Sword, the Black Blade Yoru!

For dealing with nobodies, Hawkeye only needs to take out the small knife he carries.

However, he gave Russell, who was in front of him, sufficient attention.

"Then let's give it a try."

Gradually becoming excited.

As the sword was drawn, the surrounding area was filled with the glint of blades, and cracks appeared on the deck.

"It's been a long time since Shanks, that idiot, lost an arm in the East Blue. I haven't encountered such an interesting opponent. There must be something special about the East Blue."

He held the sword in one hand, the tip pointed at Russell.

Then he swung his sword suddenly.

Russell's Muramasa was instantly drawn, and his two swords clashed with Hawkeye's knife.

Clang!

The next moment, swords clashed, and a sudden gust of wind arose.

Splash!

As if sensing something, the sky turned gloomy.

On the Snard, no one dared to breathe loudly.

Could their captain defeat the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

Those who can become the Seven Warlords of the Sea are all the top pirates on this sea. If the Seven Warlords of the Sea are divided into strong and weak, Hawkeye is undoubtedly among the strongest.

In this vast ocean, when people talk about swordsmen, there is one name that cannot be ignored.

Eagle Eye.

All swordsmen pursue the pinnacle of swordsmanship, which is to defeat that man.

Russell was experiencing the swordsmanship power that the man was demonstrating.

Even those who aren't pure swordsmen feel a surge of adrenaline.

Boom!

The entire ship began to rock precariously.

Hawkeye is a lone individual who attacked the Krieg Pirates on the Grand Line and has a record of annihilating most of a fleet of 50 ships.

The ship was clearly in no condition to withstand his rough handling.

Russell, on the other hand, didn't care about this or that when he was fighting.

It's not his ship!

In the blink of an eye, Russell had already unleashed a massive, blood-red slash.

He doesn't know any flying strikes; he's all about sheer power! He honed his skills through sheer force, thanks to the immense physical enhancements provided by ancient cultivation methods.

In Russell's view, the natural system is very beginner-friendly and is a kind of mechanical monster.

For strong individuals, the Zoan type is an absolute buff; there are no fancy tricks, it's all about numerical appeal.

In an instant, the slash swept across, but Hawkeye leaped up, sending it flying into the air. Then, his gaze fell upon the sword in Russell's hand. "Is it a cursed sword?"

"Ah, a weapon that's fairly handy to use."

Russell knew that these swordsmen were, to some extent, sword fanatics, and that was how they reacted when they encountered a good sword.

But for him, the so-called sword was just another weapon, no different from a fist.

Hawkeye could see it too, so he sighed with regret, "It's a pity you're not a swordsman."

Russell laughed and said, "A swordsman is just a profession. As long as you can fight, that's enough, isn't it?"

Hawkeye nodded. "But your body can't withstand my strike."

"Not always."

With a gust of air, the man's body changed, and a humanoid monster nearly four meters tall appeared in front of Hawkeye.

He paused for a moment, then said, "A Zoan-type Devil Fruit user?"

Chapter 45 Russell vs. Hawkeye

The snake-man who appeared before Hawkeye was filled with a sense of power. His outline as a human could still be vaguely seen, but his skin was covered with gray scales.

His arms had such explosive muscles that you could tell at a glance he was a strong and powerful type, and a huge snake tail swung behind him.

Titanoboa Fruit, Human-Beast Form.

Compared to his normal state, this is a completely enhanced version, and one can feel a continuous stream of power surging out from within.

The oppressive atmosphere was unparalleled; the fake pirates didn't even have the courage to stand up.

The oppressive feeling from ancient times was just like a man-eating demonic beast.

"Is this appearance worth taking seriously? I also want to see just how big the gap is between me and the top experts of this ocean."

He looked at Hawkeye and adjusted himself to his peak condition.

To be able to spar with Shanks, one must undoubtedly be a man standing at the pinnacle of this vast ocean.

Shanks usually acts unreliable, but he is still one of the Four Emperors.

The fact that the Navy placed a bounty on Hawkeye after the abolition of the Seven Warlords of the Sea system also shows this.

If I remember correctly, it was over three billion.

Keep in mind that even after Luffy and two Supernovas wreaked havoc on Onigashima and defeated the alliance of two Yonko, their bounty was only 3 billion Berries.

The Navy attaches great importance to Hawkeye.

Yes, before becoming the Seven Warlords of the Sea, they were already notorious pirates.

"Then come on, you're quite strong now."

Clearly, Hawkeye is becoming increasingly interested.

That statement sounds a bit dismissive.

Upon hearing this, Russell did not care.

How long has he been at sea?

I've only been in this world for a total of twenty-five years.

Hawkeye looks to be over forty, but he's in his prime.

With a soft murmur, Russell's figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

The next second, he appeared in front of Hawkeye, wielding a knife with both hands and slashing down forcefully.

clang!

"You're really strong!"

The powerful blow caused Hawkeye's hand to bend slightly. "That was one of the Six Styles, wasn't it?"

As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he has had many dealings with people from the World Government.

"Each each other."

Having great strength means being able to overcome all obstacles with sheer force; the Titanoboa is a symbol of power.