After all, marksmanship was not like swordsmanship, where you could pull off so many different tricks.
All a sniper could do was find the right angle, wait for the right moment, then pull the trigger.
Beyond that, increasing their power depended on things like Haki, Devil Fruit abilities, and the quality of the gun.
So without using Armament Haki, Conqueror's Haki infusion, or Devil Fruit enhancements, a pure gunfight really came down to Observation Haki.
After all, sniping was a contest of reaction speed and perception.
Their duel was spectacular, but it was also swift.
After all, snipers competed in speed.
The crew did not react too unusually when Yasopp returned in defeat. They merely helped him bandage his wounds.
Shanks draped an arm around Yasopp's shoulders, making him bare his teeth in pain.
"Don't lose heart, Yasopp. There's nothing shameful about losing to Austin. That guy's a monster, after all."
"That line you said just now was cool as hell!!! Something about the shame of gunmen..."
His companions' encouragement made Yasopp a little embarrassed, especially when they repeated his words. They really did sound rather cringe.
"Hey!!! Stop saying it already!!!"
The ship was bustling with noise when a cold, magnetic voice cut through it.
"Accept my challenge, Shanks!!!"
A figure carrying a black blade approached. Seeing Shanks laughing and joking around, Little Hawk frowned and drew Black Blade Yoru from his back.
"I understand... Then I'll be going first, everyone."
Shanks pressed a hand against Gryphon at his waist, his serious gaze meeting Mihawk's hawk-like eyes.
His eyes brimmed with fighting spirit and acknowledgment for his opponent.
The Red-Haired Pirates cheered, shouting encouragement for Shanks.
Austin instantly teleported the two of them to the center of the island, then hooked a finger upward.
The Red Force instantly appeared