Morgans has always been adept at using the news.
Or rather, he is exceptionally good at sensational headlines.
For example, this time, after receiving the photos sent by Gawain's side.
Morgans used words like shock, miracle, and great horror more than once in the newspapers.
Furthermore, these kinds of adjectives were applied to the Shichibukai, a group that has been established for nearly twenty years and is no longer a new organization!
The people who read this newspaper came from all walks of life, and many who might never even meet Shichibukai in their lifetime didn't care what had happened.
For them, the names and events in the newspapers were nothing more than providing more topics of conversation and talking points during drinking parties.
Those who can react to this event are at least people who have sailed the ocean and have a certain self-awareness of the world.
The kings, especially those in the Grand Line, were overjoyed. Having signed a mutual assistance agreement with Gawain for the next few years, they were naturally happy to see Gawain's power grow.
The World's Greatest Swordsman, this person's reputation is almost even greater than Rayleigh's.
Rayleigh is ultimately just the vice-captain of the Pirate King, which sounds quite legendary, but people think he's old!
But Mihawk is the undisputed World's Greatest Swordsman!
In any world with extraordinary power or special individual strength, the greatest star can never just be a star, but a powerful being.
Even in the incredibly rich entertainment industry of Cyberpunk 2077, the most famous characters won't be some kind of ghostly star.
It was none other than the infamous Adam Smasher...
In short, by leveraging Mihawk's name, Gawain, who had been silent in the newspapers for several months, once again stirred up a small wave of discussion.
On Kuraigana Island, in the white castle where Mihawk resides.
Mihawk, holding the newspaper, frowned as he looked at the photos on it.
There, surrounded by the other six Shichibukai, the sight of him standing in front of Gawain made him unable to help but reveal a sharp look in his eyes.
Mihawk slammed the newspaper down on the console beside him, his anger momentarily turning into a helpless look.
Gawain, that bastard! He's such a bastard! This is truly the first time I've ever seen... such a shameless monster and Celestial Dragon?
In my memory, among all the powerful individuals I had challenged to sword duels, there were few who could rival Gawain's shamelessness.
Even Admiral Kizaru, whose smile alone is utterly lewd.
That guy may be a bit sleazy and eccentric, but he actually cares about his reputation; at least he wouldn't lie to the whole world!
Or perhaps it's those guys in the Revolutionary Army, who are also the kings of the Kamabakka Kingdom, the Kamabakka Kingdom.
Even if they've created an entire twisted nation, nothing is Gawain did to himself, right???
Thinking of this, Mihawk stood up angrily. He could no longer let Gawain stay next to his house!
If we let him stay any longer, wouldn't the lies he published in the newspapers soon become reality?
I'm fine on my own; the so-called sugar-coated bullets and shamelessness can't defeat me.
But the baboons on their own island were almost completely distracted from practicing their swordsmanship by that enormous, powerless, and seemingly harmless female Merfolk with her friendly Observation Haki!
As he thought about it, Mihawk rushed out of the castle with a dark face, only to find the giant female Merfolk playing hide-and-seek with the baboons as soon as he came out!
Given her enormous size, she would be found instantly no matter where she hid, yet she always managed to be found, but she always stubbornly insisted on continuing to play.
So cute!
Wait a minute, what the hell? Even I was affected! These people are terrifying!
Mihawk desperately tried to regain his fierce look, rushed through the group of children, and wanted to go straight to the docks to cause trouble for Gawain.
Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor. The guilty party is Gawain, and it has nothing to do with the children, at least not with our lovely children...
"Ahhh, I've finally seen you again, the world's strongest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk!"
Come and accept my forty-second challenge!
I will definitely defeat you, this legendary figure, with my Three-Sword Style!!!
Just as Mihawk was struggling, Zoro's excited voice came from the forest.
These past few days, Zoro has been camping out near the castle with Mihawk.
Every time I meet Mihawk, it doesn't matter whether I can win or not, or whether I've improved from the last challenge.
Zoro always has to charge in and challenge Mihawk again!
Seeing the Moss Head swordsman charging towards him, Mihawk's forehead suddenly creased with a black line.
Damn it, that awful green-haired brat is still squatting there!
The problem is, this kid's swordsmanship is so pure, and his Three-Sword Style is so unique!
Mihawk wanted to kill him with a single blow, but what he wanted to kill even more was that Moss Head kid who might one day reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship through sheer perseverance!
After all, his style of reciting poetry while chopping people up is quite amusing!
Therefore, no matter how annoyed he was, Mihawk still took out his knife charm and played a few simple games with Zoro.
After adding a new laceration to Zoro's chest, Mihawk grabbed Zoro by the collar and said coldly.
"Kid, swordsmanship shouldn't be something you treat as a joke, and challenges shouldn't be a joke that arises from not recognizing your own strength!"
If you want to challenge me, you'd better train for at least a decade!
For now, you should go and deal with those baboons wielding swords!
Because you yourself are not even as good as a baboon!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Mihawk threw Zoro directly towards the baboons.
The injured Zoro didn't care about Mihawk's comments; he was used to it.
After each failed challenge, I would be thrown into a group of baboons and thoroughly humiliated by them.
Wait a minute, isn't there something wrong with how you put it?
In short, Zoro, who had challenged Mihawk more than forty times, habitually unleashed his blood and fought a large group of charging baboons.
In the distance, watching Zoro's relentless battle, Law couldn't help but raise his hand and rub his forehead.
"Ugh, this is such a mess. You have no idea where you stand, you Moss Head."
Just treating your injuries has made me quite proficient with my Devil Fruit ability!
After sighing, Law tightened his grip on Kikoku, while Bepo beside him let out a disappointed sigh.
"The forty-second day of searching on this island, sob sob."
There really weren't any beautiful mother bears on this island..."
"Hey, Bepo, be serious for once."
"Private Marseille..."
Leaving aside Law's usual interactions with Polar Bear, after defeating Zoro yet again, Mihawk watched with interest as Zoro fought his way through a desperate situation.
That's it, that's the struggle against a powerful enemy, that's the style of never shirking any attack, that's the personality of always facing the blow head-on, even when there's no way to avoid it!
This boy with the Moss Head is exactly the kind of child I've been looking for!
Although he is weak now, how could his powerful mind be controlled by his body?
He will eventually be driven by his goals, until he becomes powerful enough to stand before himself!
For a moment, Mihawk was secretly delighted; the material he had been searching for had actually been delivered to him by Gawain!
Wait a minute, something's not right!
What am I secretly pleased about?
That damn Gawain has no sportsmanship! Didn't I want to settle the score with him?!
Thinking of this, Mihawk was enveloped in black smoke, and he sped across the sea to the Dark Bird Ship.
This time, he will absolutely not be influenced by guys like Zoro!
This time, he wanted to make a final, decisive statement to Gawain...
"Ahhhhh, it's Mr. Mihawk! I've finally met you!"
Before Mihawk could even steady himself, a passionate voice rang out from the training ground of the Dark Bird Ship, which had doubled in size!
Along with the voice came a female swordsman who wore glasses, looked a little confused, and was about the same age as the Moss Head woman!
Mihawk, who was suddenly interrupted, did not want to pay attention to the disturbance, but only for a moment before Mihawk stopped.
Someone as passionate about swords as him could certainly sense the purest love and longing for swords in the girl's eyes!
In a mere instant, Tashigi had already rushed to Mihawk's side. Trembling, she knelt down and cautiously spoke to Mihawk.
"Mr. Mihawk, it's nice to meet you. I...I am Tashigi!"
I want to ask you, let me observe the Black Blade Night up close, and even... let me touch it a little!
The sword of the World's Greatest Swordsman, privately known as the world's number one Supreme Grade Sword, is the Black Blade Yoru!
If I could feel its texture and warmth, even if you were to take my life next, I wouldn't regret it in the slightest!!!
As soon as she finished speaking, Tashigi's tears fell instantly. Her feelings were just like those of a boy who had been in love with his two-dimensional goddess for decades, only to suddenly see the real goddess standing in front of him!
Faced with such an intense gaze, Mihawk pursed her lips in frustration. She wished Tashigi were a man, so she could teach Tashigi a lesson, just like she taught Zoro.
But...
After a long silence, Mihawk finally drew his Black Blade without a word, and then pointed the blade at Tashigi!
Facing the sharp blade of the Black Blade Yoru, Tashigi's pupils almost exploded. Her hands trembled as she carefully placed the tip of her index finger close to the spine of the Black Blade Yoru.
After only a brief contact.
"Ugh!!!"
With a muffled thud, Tashigi rolled her Byakugan back and collapsed onto the deck!
Plop plop plop!
In the distance, a series of footsteps, accompanied by adorable sounds, came rushing towards us.
"Ahhh, Tashigi has fainted! She needs emergency treatment!!!"
Huh, he's not injured?
A quick glance revealed that she had fainted because she was too excited!!!
With a cute shout, the adorable Chopper trotted over, picked up the unconscious Tashigi, and left.
This scene left Mihawk completely stunned on the deck.
I don't know why, but I don't feel like fighting anymore today.
That shameless, despicable Celestial Dragon dared to dodge his sword aura actually has a group of subordinates who are fanatically obsessed with swords...
As the saying goes, "What the superiors like, the inferiors will do even more."
Could it be that I really misunderstood Gawain's swordsmanship?
Indeed, the sword spirit of swordsmen like myself has always been improved through relentless pursuit.
But in the most ancient times, didn't swordsmanship emerge precisely because our ancestors attempted to use this powerful weapon to overcome the strong with the weak?
In that past when dragons still existed, they faced enemies different from swordsmen—the ignorant, foolish, yet powerful and cruel dragons.
When veteran swordsmen rid the world of dragons, didn't they also consider preserving themselves to increase their chances of defeating these catastrophic creatures?
For a moment, Mihawk fell silent. Had he set his expectations on Gawain too high?
With such subordinates, he himself should also love swords.
So, is it actually one's own swordsmanship and demands that make the sword such an inconvenient object?
Looking at the dazed Mihawk in the distance, Gawain stopped chatting with Franky.
He gently patted Franky on the shoulder.
"Franky, that's enough for today. I've told you everything I needed to, and your plan is far more detailed than my ramblings."
From now on, our ship will remain near Mihawk's home, and this area will become our base.
Now, go and continue your research on self-propelled mechanical warriors, while also assisting in coordinating the construction of the Sea Train.
Also, I really liked your modifications to the Dark Bird Ship.
This time, you've truly transformed the Dark Bird Ship into the largest ship currently sailing in the world!
After saying that, Gawain saw Franky off and then turned to feel the ship beneath his feet again.
Because Gawain had used up most of the Adam Wood when the Dark Bird Ship was first built, the expanded Dark Bird Ship did not use Adam Wood, but instead used a large amount of metal!
This aligns with Gawain's discussion with Franky. From a distance, the Dark Bird Ship appears to be a silver bird entirely made of metal, with numerous rivets made of various precious metals!
And Gawain.
During the more than forty days since the return of the Dark Bird Ship, he has been constantly communicating with Dark Bird Ship and even used his Devil Fruit ability to make a series of minor adjustments to the details of the Dark Bird Ship's hull.
Even someone like Enel has his own golden ark.
Although Gawain's ship wasn't made of gold, it was still better able to enhance the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit Enel's ship, which was made of a single material!
Standing on the carpeted deck of the Dark Bird Ship right now, Gawain felt he could spread the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit throughout the entire ship!
And after he made full contact with the ship.
He could transform the Dark Bird Ship into a flying boat in a way that required even less effort than a smile.
Furthermore, with the help of the Dark Bird Ship's electromagnetic amplification, he can easily unleash a devastating attack that can destroy an entire island!
No one has ever seen what Pluton, actually looks like.
But most people have seen the image of an island disappearing completely with a single stroke of Imu's pen.
Gawain didn't know how Imu had accomplished all that, nor did Gawain.
He would only use every advantage he had to develop corresponding abilities, thereby increasing his leverage in future negotiations with Imu!
Now, any island within Gawain's Observation Haki range can be amplified by his ship, just like Imu, making an entire island disappear from the sea in an instant!
The only problem is that Gawain's Observation Haki can't cover places that are too far away.
But didn't Gawain have any other options?
Gawain was waiting, partly hoping that he could influence and suppress the undercurrents of the sea.
On the other hand, he is waiting for the day when Sea Train are completely ubiquitous across the globe!
Without antennas and fiber optics, Gawain's electricity would certainly struggle to cover the entire globe.
But...
If Franky had installed specially protected devices on every track of the Sea Train...
Which type of wire is better suited for conducting electric current?