World's Greatest Swordsman-the King of Knights / Rayleigh, Luffy, Zoro (second update) ...

In addition, his Armament Haki level has been upgraded from (A-) to (A).

Because of its clash with Shanks' Conqueror 'Conqueror's Haki and its collision with Mihawk's sword Conqueror's Haki, coupled with this intense enhancement, Conqueror's Haki has broken through its bottleneck and improved from (B+) level to (A-) level.

However, what excited Arthur the most was that his Mana had also increased from (A-) to (A) level.

It's important to know that Mana is always the most difficult of the four attributes to improve.

Each advancement means the True Name Release, allowing him to unleash greater power.

"The sea is likely to boil for some time to come." Watching Arthur White Horse white horse, Shanks suddenly looked up at a mountain peak.

You can vaguely see News Coo wearing a hat, gradually moving away from here.

Chapter 180 The World's Greatest Swordsman - The King of Knights

Several days later, in a certain sea area of New World.

It's still that island where countless News Coo are bred, inside a room covered with numerous photos.

"Mihawk Mihawk lost to the King of Knights, with Red Hair Pirates watching? He's definitely got the potential to be a superstar, no doubt about it! This is Big News Morgans!" Jora 'Morgans excited voice rang out in the room. "Hurry, hurry! Give the order, get it ready as fast as possible... This will be tomorrow's headline!"

"Which News Coo took these photos? It deserves a treat! It absolutely needs a treat!"

"..."

The World Economy News Paper, which monopolizes the newspaper business across the entire country, has trained hundreds of thousands of News Coo, which are not just used to sell newspapers.

Morgans also trained a group of "News Coo" to specifically follow important figures, carrying Camera Den Den Mushi (snail-shaped insects) to capture photos for fodder.

Morgans arranged for more than one News Coo to be stationed in the sea area where the Four Emperors resided.

Given the magnanimity of the Four Emperors and Morgans's status in both the legitimate and underworld circles, even if they discovered these News Coo, they wouldn't care.

If there are any secrets that cannot be discovered, just shoot down those News Coo.

303 Having risen to such a high position, Morgan naturally understood what this signal represented in terms of interpersonal skills.

Therefore, upon seeing the News Coo had defeated the World's Greatest Swordsman, 'Mihawk' Jora Mihawk, at the hands of 'King of Knights' —a piece of information that was enough to make the sea boil—and that Red Hair Pirates had been there as an observer and had returned safely, Morgans realized that the Big News Morgans that had been seldom seen in a long time was finally about to arrive.

As a result, the offices of the 'World Economy News Paper' became very busy.

The next morning, before the sky had even begun to lighten.

An astonishing number of News Coo then sprang into action, soaring into the sky from the island like a barrage of bullets, flying in all directions.

As Shanks and Morgans have said.

The sea today is destined to be incredibly turbulent.

This event caused a far greater sensation Crocodile Crocodile, second only to the Paramount War.

"Mihawk" Jora. Jorracl Mihawk is known as the World's Greatest Swordsman, and every swordsman considers him their target and the person they most want to challenge in their lifetime.

He is a lone wolf, and his only known friend is the Four Emperors "Red-Hair" Shanks. Like the "Red the Aloof" Patrick Redfield of the previous era, he does not join or create any sea organization. He is recognized by the sea by his own strength, and even the World Government invites him to become one of the Shichibukai.

Just like One Piece, everyone who sets sail with the dream of becoming the World's Greatest Swordsman is there to challenge him and seize his throne.

And now, this man, who holds the title of 'World's Greatest Swordsman,' has actually been defeated.

The one who defeated him was none other than the 'King of Knights', who, within a year, set sail from the East Blue, defeated Crocodile in Alabasta, quickly rose to fame, shone brightly in the Paramount War, and fearlessly entered the New World despite being the enemy of the entire world, becoming the World's Greatest Bounty Hunter, stepping over countless corpses to become a dazzling star.

This news spread, further boosting the reputation of the 'King of Knights'.

It was during this time that the world began to bestow upon him the title of 'Great Swordsman'.

Unexpectedly, this once-dominant 'King of Knights' directly seized the title of the World's Greatest Swordsman and ascended to the throne of the strongest swordsman.

It seems the title of 'King of Knights' will have to be changed again in the future.

After all, the prestige of being the World's Greatest Bounty Hunter pales in comparison to that of the World's Greatest Swordsman.

'Buzz~ Click...!!'

In a certain sea area, a huge white whale-like warship was anchored on the surface of the water.

Several nautical miles ahead, the sea tilted, and two terrifying tsunamis, like the hands of a giant reaching to the sky, slowly came together.

'Boom--!'

The entire ocean was trembling, wave after wave lifting the Moby Dick higher and higher.

A large number of figures of varying heights gathered at the bow of the ship, looking down at the vast ocean that had been ravaged by the tsunami, leaving the ship destroyed and all its inhabitants dead.

"Gurararara... What a bunch of ignorant brats! I'm not old yet!" The Whitebeard, holding a naginata, put away his punching stance, laughed heartily, and turned to walk back.

"Wow... no wonder he's Pops!!"

"It's been almost half a year, and these people still aren't scared off?! They actually dare to challenge us, Whitebeard Pirates!!"

"..."

Looking at the tall figure of the Whitebeard, many of the crew members shouted with admiration.

Only Marco, the squad leader, looked increasingly worried.

Only they knew that their Pops's health was deteriorating.

"We can't let Pops cause any more trouble for that guy."

After the crowd dispersed, Marco and Ace went to a room on the Moby Dick.

Marco, which reported that the 'King of Knights' had ascended to the throne of the strongest swordsman and become the new World's Greatest Swordsman.

"Ah... that guy is getting stronger and stronger." Ace, who had lost an arm, nodded solemnly in agreement.

"I plan to leave the Moby Dick after some time," Marco suddenly said.

"You want to go find the 'King of Knights' to avenge Jozu?" Ace's eyes widened, and he said anxiously, "No, I absolutely disagree! If anyone's going, it should be me, the one who deserves the blame, going."

"Your physical skills and Haki are too weak, and you've also lost your right hand. A swordsman, on the other hand, is exactly the one who counters your abilities. You're no match for him," Marco shook his head and said, "But I'm different. My abilities are exactly the one that counters him."

"Speaking of which..."

Upon hearing this, Ace didn't refute further. Instead, he lowered his head with a somewhat strange expression, took out a Den Den Mushi with his left hand, and handed it to Marco: "Some time ago, someone somehow got my contact information and told me they had a way to restore my right hand and cure my Pops's hidden ailment..."

Chapter 181 Rayleigh, Luffy, Zoro (Second Update)

"Ace, are you telling the truth?"

Upon hearing Ace's words, Marco's face lit up with excitement. He couldn't help but grab Ace's left hand tightly, stammering, "Who... who called you? We're going to find him right now!"

Whitebeard Pirates appears to be the strongest of the Four Emperors right now, but that's only because his Pops is still alive.

During this period of fighting, Whitebeard, in order to declare to the sea that he still existed, almost always personally took action against the sea monsters.

Over the past six months, Whitebeard's condition has become increasingly serious.

Marco was constantly worried that his Pops's hidden illness might suddenly flare up.

Despite the fact that the New World had been relatively quiet for the past six months, many still believed the rumors Blackbeard had deliberately spread on the black market, thinking that Whitebeard was too old and that they were challenging Whitebeard Pirates in order to achieve instant success.

However, Marco, Ace, and even the entire sea knew that once their Pops, the World's Strongest Man, 'Whitebeard,' fell, then no matter how many people had fallen before, countless sea monsters would surge forth, like wildcats with a fishy smell.

At that time, Whitebeard Pirates's newly established position would once again become precarious.

Upon hearing Ace's words and learning that his Pops actually had a chance to recover, Marco didn't even want to consider whether the news was true or not, and eagerly grasped at this tiny glimmer of hope.

"I don't know either. That person used a fake voice, and I lost contact with them after I called back." Ace shook his head, his face pale. "Before hanging up, he just said that if we wanted to get back to normal, we should go to Dressrosa, and then 'he' would contact us."

"Dressrosa? The kingdom of Donquixote Doflamingo, Heavenly Yaksha of the Shichibukai?" Marco paused for a moment, then asked.

"Hmm." Ace nodded.

"..."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became quiet.

Marco and Ace exchanged glances, nodded seriously, and their meaning was self-evident.

In the Calm Belt, there is an uninhabited island called 'Rusukaina', also known as the 48-Season Island, where the seasons change every week. It is said that a kingdom existed there in ancient times, but humans eventually lost to nature and could not survive. Now, only huge and ferocious beasts live on the island.

In the center of the island, in front of a large tree shaped like a radish.

Three figures sat in the only safe spot: Rayleigh, Luffy, and Zoro.

The world's restorative power worked, and the Straw Hat Pirates, whose strength was known to be insufficient, began a period of consolidation.

With the help of Rayleigh and Shakky, they temporarily separated and began their own training.

Because Zoro wasn't sent flying to Kuraigana Island where Mihawk was, and because Mihawk was itching to go to the New World to find Arthur, Mihawk didn't become Mihawk's apprentice as in the original story. Instead, he became Rayleigh's apprentice along with Luffy.

However, for Zoro, who has only just mastered the Realm of Cutting Steel, Rayleigh's superb Swordsmanship is more than enough to guide him.

"Hey... Rayleigh, is that a newspaper you're holding? Did you go out again?" Sitting cross-legged under the big radish tree, Luffy swayed as he looked at the rolled-up newspaper in Rayleigh's hand and asked with great interest.

Zoro, meanwhile, lay on the ground with his eyes closed, seemingly fast asleep, clutching three Famous Swords: Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu, Black Blade Shusui.

"Ah... I have a friend in the nearby Amazon Lily. She brought me some news. We were originally planning to cut off all contact with the outside world and focus on your training, but I thought this news might motivate you, so I went and got it." Rayleigh smiled and responded, holding up the newspaper. His gaze casually swept over Zoro, whose ears twitched slightly but whose eyes remained closed, and he said, "Mihawk has lost!"

"What?!!"

As expected, the news struck Zoro like a thunderbolt, jolting him awake from his half-asleep state.

He sprang up like a spring, rushed to Rayleigh, and snatched the newspaper from his hand.

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With trembling hands, he opened the newspaper and read the news with trembling eyes.

"Mihawk? The guy who cut Zoro down on the ship Sanji was working on?" Luffy stroked his chin and said seriously, "That guy is really strong!"

Mihawk's eyes and demeanor easily leave a lasting impression, making him unforgettable once you meet him.

Even Luffy, who is usually Luffy and needs a while to remember Arthur who stepped on his head, recalled it all at once.

Rayleigh nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips. "He is the strongest swordsman on the sea, holding the title of the World's Greatest Swordsman for many consecutive years."

"That's right, I set sail specifically to defeat him!" Zoro stared at the picture on the front page of Arthur leaving a sword wound on Mihawk, and said through gritted teeth, "Damn it... has the gap between us gotten this big?"

When Arthur ascended to the throne of the World's Greatest Swordsman, the person most affected was Zoro.

Both were from the East Blue and both started as bounty hunters, but Arthur always held a clear advantage over him.

From the initial meeting, which evoked a suffocating sense of despair, to the distant silhouette Paramount War, to now, even that silhouette has vanished from sight.

But--

"So he'll be my target from now on? That's even better!" Although Zoro was unwilling, an even greater fighting spirit surged within him, and an excited, ferocious smile appeared on his lips, like that of a shark or a tiger.

Just as Rayleigh said, the news did indeed motivate Zoro.

From that moment on, Zoro's target shifted from Mihawk to Arthur.

"Uncle Rayleigh, I want to start training." Zoro gripped the newspaper tightly in his hand, staring intently at Rayleigh.

"Oh my... I'm getting excited too!" Luffy shouted in agreement.

"Aren't you going to rest a bit more? It's going to be tough coming up," Rayleigh asked with a smile.

"I can't wait..."

Chapter 182 Dressrosa (Third Update)

On the azure sea, a three-masted sailboat, its hull entirely silver, sails slowly.