Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 92 Showdown

the next day.

True to his word, Mihawk did not hesitate and pulled his feet out of the barrel.

We've given that guy a day to prepare; now it's time to see if he's worthy of that sword.

As for the naval heroes and the overlord of the East China Sea... they were not interested in this, waved their hands at Mihawk, and then ignored him.

Since the boss has made this decision, he believes that the boss is ready.

Moke had considerable confidence in his boss!

As for Garp... he was here on vacation anyway, so he's even less interested in those things. After staying here for a few days, he still has to go back to the Goa Kingdom!

Let's relax for a bit now!

"Phew, even if you ask Sengoku to come, he won't!" Garp said leisurely. "What's the point of worrying about those things? You might as well learn from me."

"Sengoku? Garp's buddy?" Mok chuckled upon hearing Garp's words. "In that case, next time he comes, let Captain Mok entertain him!"

"Haha, really?"

"Of course, I, Moke, am not only the most discreet man on the high seas, but also a man of my word!"

"That's a deal, Moke! Don't you dare run away then!"

that's it……

Mok, who still didn't know the meaning of the words "Warring States Period," made a promise in Red Romance that he would entertain Garp's old friend next time.

……

the other side.

Mihawk also hitched a ride back to the 16th Marine Division.

Although he was surprised by how lively the small island under the jurisdiction of the East China Sea Branch was, he didn't pay much attention to it.

It's not like it's kendo, why care so much?

When he arrived at the 16th Naval Branch, someone was already waiting for him at the dock, as if they had known he would come all along.

Before he could say anything, the person on the other end said that his colonel had asked him to wait there, and then made a gesture of invitation, as if inviting him to go somewhere.

Mihawk frowned slightly, but didn't pay much attention, and followed the marine to a place that was already empty.

And the naval captain... seemed to have been waiting there all along.

His imposing figure, standing alone with the black sword Qiu Shui in his hand, did indeed resemble a swordsman.

only.

[Thank you to the world's number one swordsman for coming and providing guidance!]

That banner.

And the dense crowd all around...

Mihawk: ...

Is this what they mean by valuing duels?

A whole night of preparation?

He stared at the still-standing naval captain with a dark expression. He had initially thought the guy had some swordsman's aura, but now it seemed... it was all just a show.

"What a disappointment!" Mihawk drew his dagger, sighed, and said, "I was looking forward to this all night. You corrupt naval captain, oh well, let it end here!"

But before he could even swing his knife...

"Wait a minute!" The naval captain opposite suddenly stretched out his hand, stopping them with a serious expression. "It hasn't started yet!"

"???"

Mihawk paused, his hand gripping the knife, then frowned at him, remembering his anticipation from the previous night. He said calmly, "What else is there?" He pursed his lips. "Or is there something else you could possibly give me something to look forward to?"

"No! First, did you challenge me?"

"I'm no longer interested!"

"Fine then, if you're not interested, then we won't fight! Don't try to cut me, or I'll run! Mr. Mihawk, I'm sure you don't want so many people to see you facing a swordsman who can't fight back at this important moment!"

"..."

That bastard!

Mihawk, holding the small knife, twitched at the corner of his mouth, but seeing the Shusui sword and remembering Vice Admiral Garp's expectations, he took a deep breath and said, "Yes! I'm here to challenge you!"

"I understand now, but I won't accept challenges from just anyone!"

"..."

What exactly is this guy trying to do?

Before Mihawk, with a dark expression, could say anything...

"The challenger has failed." The fallen colonel opposite him, his expression stern, said, "He must accept punishment!"

"?" Mihawk was taken aback by Shacher's words, but still calmly replied, "Whatever!"

Now it looks somewhat presentable.

"Can we begin now?"

however.

"We'll have to wait a bit!"

It was stopped again.

"..."

Before Mihawk could even raise an eyelid, he could say anything.

On the other side...

"While I trust your character, in this sacred duel, the rights of both sides must be protected!" Xia Che waved his hand, and then a woman walked forward with a smile, handed Mihawk a document, and solemnly said, "I hope you will sign this."

"..."

Mihawk took a deep breath, but also looked down at the document. There wasn't much written on it, just what that guy had said earlier.

Those who fail in their challenge must be punished.

As for what kind of punishment it would be, it wasn't mentioned, but Mihawk didn't care. He raised an eyelid and signed it anyway.

failure?

He can't possibly fail!

"Is it okay now?"

"I'll have to wait a bit longer, let me check first!"

Before Mihawk could speak, the fallen navy officer opposite him stepped forward, glanced at the document, nodded in satisfaction, and then solemnly ordered someone to put the document away.

then.

He struck that pose again, standing tall and independent, holding a black sword and gleaming eyes.

However, the current state... did not evoke the same sense of anticipation Mihawk had felt earlier. He coldly asked, "Is it ready now?"

Now all he wanted to do was hack this guy down, who had no dignity whatsoever as a swordsman.

And this time...

"Alright!" Xia Che finally nodded, looking at him seriously. "We can begin."

He was also very much looking forward to fighting the world's greatest swordsman.

however.

This time, on the other side.

Mihawk, however, stopped him instead, saying, "Wait a minute!"

"???"

Xia Che was puzzled.

"I'll switch to a different sword first!" Mihawk said with a faint smile, putting away the small knife in his hand and drawing the large black sword from his back.

Hopefully, what the naval hero said was unexpected, and not these kinds of unexpected things. Those were indeed quite unexpected, so unexpected that he couldn't help but want to kill the guy.

"..."

Seeing Mihawk become serious and even switch from a small knife to a large one, Xia Che's lips twitched.

I was planning to trick this guy, but unexpectedly, he switched knives right away, as if he wanted to kill him.

Before Xia Che could say anything more...

Just a moment.

After changing to a large sword.

Mihawk let out a cold laugh. This time, he didn't hesitate at all, and didn't even give Xia Che a chance to speak. His whole demeanor changed drastically. He stood there like a drawn sword, and his sharp, hawk-like eyes flashed with a cold light. "I hope you are worthy of me drawing this sword, you fallen naval captain."

As he spoke, Mihawk slashed out with his sword.

Under the watchful eyes of all the kendo apprentices who had been invited to learn...

The air was torn apart!

The situation is constantly changing.

A broad sword aura was born amidst the howling wind!

It was as if they wanted to tear this makeshift stage apart.

Countless students stared wide-eyed at this incredible sword strike.

Everyone gave a shout of praise...

He truly lives up to the colonel's reputation as the world's greatest swordsman!

however.

This strike.

*Ding~*

It was also worn down by Xia Che's single strike.

Mihawk, who had initially thought he could finish off the fallen naval captain with a single strike, looked on with some surprise. His eyes narrowed again, the anger in them vanishing, replaced by hawk-like gazes fixed on Xia Che. "It seems you haven't disappointed me, Captain Xia Che!"

That bastard...

His swordsmanship is just as unexpected as he is!

(End of this chapter)