Throne of Heaven

As Mihawk's life force faded away.

The surging gains once again poured into Maud's body.

His physique, Haki, and Devil Fruit abilities had already reached the pinnacle, so the gains were no longer divided evenly among them.

Therefore.

The gains brought by Mihawk were all poured into the tenth Star Frame, which represented swordsmanship.

Everything fell into place.

After his physique, Haki, and Devil Fruit abilities, his swordsmanship also advanced to ten stars.

At this moment, Maud felt something incredibly strange.

It was as if inexhaustible power was coursing freely through his body. He could hear the breathing of all things, and every grain of sand scattered around him became incomparably clear in his eyes.

He had the distinct feeling that everything was within his grasp.

If he had to use one word to describe Maud's true feelings at this moment.

It would be—

Omnipotence!

"This feeling... isn't bad at all."

Maud lowered his head and looked at his hands, unable to stop a smile from appearing on his face.

Four ten-star abilities.

He was certain that this power had reached the true ceiling of this world, and the true pinnacle in every sense.

Tap, tap...

The sound of his companions' footsteps came from nearby.

Maud, immersed in his newfound strength, looked up and saw the joy and excitement on his companions' faces.

"Heh."

Maud chuckled softly.

With this power, he could do anything he wanted from now on.

Help his companions fulfill their dreams, and... build a Sky City free from all interference.

Before that—

Any enemy or obstacle would turn to ashes before the power with which he stood at the summit.

"Hoho."

Lafitte approached, his gaze as sharp as a torch as he looked at Maud.

As someone who knew about Hunter's Notebook, he could clearly feel