Hawk Eyes vs. Haku

Crocodile, on the other hand, wore a solemn expression. He knew how terrifying Haku was, but he also understood that the current situation allowed no room for retreat. He lightly licked his chapped lips, preparing to deal with any possible conflict at any moment.

Haku smiled slightly, a smile that showed both approval of Buggy's quick thinking and recognition of the three men's strength and courage. "Buggy, your offer is tempting, but I have my principles. However, since you're willing to talk, I'll give you a chance."

As she spoke, Haku's gaze swept over the three of them!

He first fixed his gaze on Crocodile and said, "I want his Devil Fruit. I don't think you'll object, will you?"

"Impossible!!!" Crocodile nearly went berserk instantly!

Buggy kept Crocodile at bay to prevent giving Haku an excuse to attack.

Haku finally stopped looking at Hawk Eyes. "Hawk Eyes, according to the agreement made at Marineford War, I'm curious about you, the one World's Greatest Swordsman. No! I should say, can your sword withstand my Zanpakuto?"

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Hawk Eyes's eyes—a desire and excitement for a challenge from a strong opponent. He slowly drew the Black Blade: Night from his back, its blade gleaming with a chilling light, as if capable of devouring everything.

"Haku, I've witnessed your strength firsthand. If you truly possess that ability, I'd be happy to test my skills against you."

The atmosphere instantly became tense, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Hawk Eyes drew the Black Blade from his back, pointing the tip at Haku:

"One of the Twelve Supreme Grade Blades, the Black Blade Yoru! In my hands, it is hailed as the strongest Black Blade in the World's Strongest!"

Its blade features a unique design with a chaotic, multi-layered, T-shaped pattern, enabling it to unleash powerful, long-range slashes. This sword can easily slice through giant tsunamis and meteorites!

Listening to the other party solemnly introduce the Supreme Grade Sword in their hand!

Haku, with a serious expression, drew Ryujin Jakka from her waist and said:

"Ryujin Jakka) – this is the symbol of my own unique style, and it doesn't belong to any Great Grade Sword series!"

"This is a fire-type Zanpakuto. Not only can it unleash flames that can incinerate everything, but it can also transform into various forms of fire attacks at my will, capable of devouring anything that dares to challenge it."

"The most powerful thing about my knife isn't the flame, but the temperature it can contain!"

Haku's voice was steady and powerful, each word seemingly containing the power of a blazing fire, causing the surrounding air to distort slightly, as if even time itself slowed down because of this power.

Their eyes met in mid-air, as if invisible sparks were colliding, and a suffocating tension filled the air.

Buggy and Crocodile both stepped back a few paces, giving these two powerful figures enough space to display their strength and dignity.

"Then let us decide the outcome of this clash in the name of the sword." Haku's voice was resolute and unwavering. He slowly raised Ryujin Jakka, the tip of the blade pointing directly at Hawk Eyes. Flames began to swirl around the blade, forming rings of blazing fire.

As a sign of respect, Haku only added some fire effects!

Facing a powerhouse like Hawk Eyes, Haku hopes to defeat the World's Greatest Swordsman using her swordsmanship!

Hawk Eyes was not to be outdone. He took a deep breath, and the cold light on his Black Blade: Night intensified, as if it could freeze all the heat around him.

He slowly stepped forward, each step so steady and powerful, a testament to his absolute confidence in his swordsmanship.

"Very well, Haku. I acknowledge your sword. Our current forms are like ice and fire! Today, let us test whether fire can melt ice, or ice can extinguish fire."

After speaking, the two launched their attacks almost simultaneously. In an instant, the battlefield was ablaze with light, and two sword lights, one red and one black, intertwined, creating a breathtaking scene. Ryujin Jakka's blade pounced on Hawk Eyes like a raging dragon, while Black Blade: Night Yoru transformed into a black Inazuma, slashing at the opponent's powerful attack with incredible speed!

The two collided violently in mid-air, producing a deafening roar.

Buggy stared wide-eyed at the scene before him!

His body then split in two and fled frantically into the distance.

Where Buggy had just stood, a smooth crack began to appear in the ground.

Then, the crack continued to lengthen and expand!

Until the Cross Guild's headquarters were completely split in two.

"The island, the island, the entire island has been cut in two!!!!"

All the Pirates stared in shock at the scene before them!

"Those two bastards! If I hadn't eaten the Dizzy-Dizzy Fruit, that slash would have killed me!" Buggy the Clown Emperor cursed, his voice trembling with tears, as he ran.

Fortunately, the interaction between Haku and Hawk Eyes was just the first test.

If these two had used their full Haki in perfect unison, Buggy would have been killed on the spot by Haku and Hawk Eyes's attacks!

"No! Look at the sky!"

Upon hearing this, many people also turned their gaze to the sky!

The sky, like the islands below, was divided in two, with a clear and straight crack running across the horizon, forcibly splitting the azure sky into two worlds.

This incredible sight left everyone present speechless, as if the entire world had lost its balance at that moment.

"What... what kind of power is this?!" someone asked in a trembling voice, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"This is just the aftershock of the sword energy..." Crocodile said in a deep voice.

His eyes held both shock and awe. "Their swordsmanship has transcended the realm of ordinary people's comprehension, reaching an effect capable of influencing heaven and earth."

As the cracks in the sky and the island gradually disappeared, returning to normal, the brief shock was deeply etched in everyone's hearts. The clash between Haku and Hawk Eyes was not only a contest of strength, but also a demonstration of the ultimate pursuit of Swordsmanship.

"These two are terrifying..." Buggy stopped in his tracks, still shaken, and stared at the two men facing off in the distance, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He never imagined that he would one day witness such a battle so closely, let alone that his suggestion would lead to such astonishing consequences.

But in any case, the battle has begun.

"Men! Everyone, get off this island right now! Quickly!!!"

To ensure that the Cross Guild would not suffer too many heavy casualties, Buggy immediately led his men to run as far as they could.

No way, Buggy's not stupid. If they don't escape with their men soon, they'll all be wiped out here!