The Full-Scale Clash Between Pirate Crews

Mihawk swept his gaze over Ying. For the first time, she had tied up her normally styled hime cut, and she was dressed in a kendo outfit more suited for battle. Yet what he sensed from her was an even sharper aura than when they had met in the East Blue.

Ying slowly drew Famous Sword - Cherry Ten and said, "Mihawk, from now on, leave the throne of the 'World's Greatest Swordsman' to me."

Mihawk chuckled softly as an incomparably vigorous battle intent gradually began to radiate from his entire body. He said,

"If you want it, then come and take it. I've been sitting on the throne of the 'World's Greatest Swordsman,' waiting for you to arrive."

"So... I came..."

As Ying's voice fell, Famous Sword - Cherry Ten shone with the brilliance of a breathtaking full moon and swept toward Mihawk, enveloping him.

"Clang!!!"

The first clash between Famous Sword - Cherry Ten and Black Blade Night sent scattered slashes exploding outward, almost instantly shaving the treetops flat within a one-li radius.

Ying stared directly into those razor-sharp eyes only inches from her own and said, "Mihawk, let's fight to the south!"

"As you wish!"

Mihawk agreed without the slightest hesitation. Then the two of them dashed one after the other toward the grassy plains on the southern side of the Deserted Island.

That place... would become the battlefield for the battle over the throne of the World's Greatest Swordsman!

For a time, tremendous battles erupted on both the northern and southern sides of the Deserted Island...

Of course, compared with the thunderous battle in the north, where the two sides constantly exchanged punches, the swordsmen's duel in the south was far more terrifyingly dangerous.

Ben Beckman, who had remained behind, looked at the Straw Hat Crew,