The entire scene fell utterly silent.
Two years ago, the title of the world's strongest man had changed hands. Today, even Hawk Eyes, the world's greatest swordsman, had finally stepped down from the throne he had occupied for more than a decade.
So this is the tide of the times? Everyone was filled with emotion, feeling as if they had witnessed history.
"Just as expected, he won!" Vista sighed softly, though the result did not surprise him. Apophis was only slightly stronger than Hawk Eyes, but those countless tiny advantages had accumulated and ultimately secured his victory.
"The world's greatest swordsman? Kuina, teacher, Hawk Eyes..." Zoro's emotions were even more complicated. When he had first set out to sea two years ago, Hawk Eyes had defeated him with absolute superiority and left him with the words to challenge him again someday. Yet now, Hawk Eyes had actually lost—and to that man, no less!
"Anyone who wants to take the title of world's greatest swordsman from me can come challenge me once they've prepared themselves to die!" Apophis looked down at everyone, then turned and left.
Enel and the others cheered and quickly followed after him.
"Lord Longinus, then we..." Rhine recovered from his shock and tentatively asked while looking in the direction Apophis had left.
"This is indeed a rare opportunity. Although the chances may be slim, it's worth trying." Longinus pondered for a moment before saying, "You return to the Holy Land and provide assistance first. I'll observe the situation a little longer. If I don't have confidence, I'll catch up with you as soon as possible."
"Yes!"
After those words, they split into two groups and left.
As the Big Shots departed one after another, the somewhat oppressive Broken Canyon finally came alive.
"That was incredible! Even if