That evening, the banquet officially began. After some decorations, a giant ship shimmering with colored lights rode the wind and waves across the sea.
Twelve people sat around a large round table on the deck, which was piled high with delicious dishes, pastries, fruits, drinks, and alcohol.
Carlos and Hawk Eyes Mihawk sat together, while the others sat in pairs on either side. Thus began a cheerful, enjoyable banquet filled with conversation about everything under the sun—strange tales, gossip, cultivation insights, views on current affairs, comments on notable figures, singing and dancing, guitars and harmonicas, and wild howls. The atmosphere was lively.
Everyone quickly became familiar with Hawk Eyes Mihawk. People of the sea, whether men or women, were never the bashful sort, and a good atmosphere greatly helped deepen relationships.
The banquet did not end until midnight. The colored lights were switched off, the ship stopped sailing, and everyone returned to their rooms to sleep. As a powerhouse acknowledged by Carlos, Hawk Eyes Mihawk was given accommodations fit for a distinguished guest, not much worse than those of the core crewmates.
Nothing happened overnight. After drinking too much, everyone rarely slept until late morning. Only after combining breakfast and lunch did they raise the sails and set off again.
At this point, Hawk Eyes Mihawk finally could not hold back any longer and requested a spar. His first target was Carlos, the captain.
Hawk Eyes Mihawk traveled the world challenging powerful people. Although he mainly sought swordsmen, that did not mean he had no interest in other kinds of powerhouses. He was simply more interested in swordsmanship experts.
Hawk Eyes Mihawk wanted to probe the depths of Carlos, a powerhouse who had risen rapidly in recent times, especially after getting a small glimpse of his abilities earlier.
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