In the eyes of the world, the relationship between Red-Hair and Hawkeye was one of both archrivals and close friends.
The two often crossed swords, both growing into Yonko who could speak to Whitebeard as equals. Whitebeard once described their duels as "battles as unforgettable as if they happened yesterday."
Later, Shanks lost an arm while saving Luffy and could no longer cross swords with Hawkeye.
For a time, the entire Sword Hero Country rang with the sounds of guns and cannons, while cries of battle shook the heavens.
"Could you please stop? This place has already been damaged badly enough."
Suddenly, a voice that sounded almost divine reached the ears of nearly everyone present.
Though the voice carried no commanding tone, everyone stopped fighting in unison.
The war that had seemed impossible to stop came to an abrupt halt in an instant!
Looking up into the air, they saw a young man in a white robe standing on nothing but air, looking down over the entire battlefield.
A slender sword over three feet long was strapped to his back.
He had long hair and handsome features.
Leiyin froze, while Robin and Bacchusot were also stunned.
Wasn't this the guy called Mantou whom they had encountered at the restaurant?
His feet looked as though they were standing on transparent glass, allowing him to remain suspended in midair.
A breeze swept past, gently fluttering his white robe.
He looked as ethereal as an immortal ascending to heaven.
He glanced toward Leiyin, then said, "I know you are all the strongest people in this world, but this is my homeland. Please leave as soon as possible and stop destroying it, all right?"
Mantou's voice was not loud, but every person present heard him.
"Who the hell are you?"
As Kaido spoke, his