"We mean you no harm. We only recognized your identity," Gion said, standing with her sword in hand. "That's why we planned to find a secluded place to challenge you."
"You didn't want to cause a disturbance? Heh, Marines?" Hawk Eyes said, gripping the black greatsword with both hands, his eyelids lowered. "But I don't care who you are. You interrupted my pleasure, so repay it with your lives!"
"Big Brother Longinus, this guy's so arrogant!" Hina said indignantly.
"But he does have the ability to be arrogant. Among the younger generation, I've never seen such a strong individual with such sharp Sword Intent!" Longinus said solemnly.
"That only means you haven't seen enough. At the very least, that Crimson Swordsman's strength was no weaker than mine!" Hawk Eyes said, his blood beginning to boil.
Though their exchange had been brief, his battle with that man had definitely been the most exhilarating fight he had experienced since setting sail.
I'm really looking forward to our next meeting...
"The Crimson Swordsman is indeed a terrifying monster, but..." Longinus shamelessly praised himself, "unfortunately, I haven't met him yet."
"Come to think of it, the name Longinus sounds somewhat familiar." Hawk Eyes fixed his sharp gaze on Longinus. "You're the Marine who killed Waldo, aren't you?"
"That was me."
"No wonder you had the nerve to follow me." After sizing Longinus up and down, Hawk Eyes sighed. "What a pity. You aren't a swordsman!"
"Lord Mihawk, isn't valuing every opponent the code of a swordsman?" Gion snapped, her face flushed red.
"True, but you must be qualified to become my opponent first." Hawk Eyes said in an infuriatingly condescending tone, "Only true swordsmen are worthy of becoming my opponents!"
"Then open your eyes and see clearly! Death Sonata!" Gion gripped Konpira tightly and