"What a strange and eerie ability!"
Before his words had even faded, Hawk Eyes Mihawk had already charged forward. Yoru swung in his hand, and a simple downward slash displayed his profound swordsmanship. It was swift, sharp, and utterly silent as the blade tore through the air without making the slightest sound.
Shinra Tensei!
Just as Yoru was about to touch Carlos's head, a powerful repulsive force erupted from Carlos. The surging, violent force formed a shield around him and collided with Hawk Eyes Mihawk's slash.
Boom!
A thunderous roar rang out. The explosive repulsive force and the resulting shockwave spread in every direction, uprooting bushes, turf, and soil. The earth surged like waves, exposing great swaths of yellow-brown dirt and ruining the island's balance and beauty, like pimples and blemishes on a fair, smooth face.
Hawk Eyes Mihawk's attack was not enough to break through Carlos's repulsive force. Layer upon layer of surging force eventually sent Hawk Eyes Mihawk flying. He flipped through the air and landed on the ground, carving another deep gash into the grass.
Bloodied Battle Body!
Carlos moved, leaving an afterimage streaking across the grass. Crimson Haki burst from his body and formed strange patterns that covered him from head to toe. Combined with the cold, mysterious Rinnegan and the markings on his face, he carried a peculiar presence that was both righteous and sinister.
As Carlos charged over, a trace of excitement appeared on Hawk Eyes Mihawk's expressionless, solemn face. His sharp eyes blazed with fighting spirit. The moment he steadied himself, he rushed forward as well. Haki surged, and Yoru became a black blade.
As the two closed in, Hawk Eyes Mihawk, wielding Yoru, had the greater reach in close combat. Thus, his attack arrived first. A flash of black light swept from