The World's Greatest Swordsman Makes His Exit!

"This isn't Swordsmanship at all..."

Hawk Eyes Mihawk gripped the massive hilt of the [Black Blade Night] tightly with both hands, and black and red arcs of electricity continuously erupted from his body, each arc radiating a terrifying and awe-inspiring pressure.

An overwhelming sense of mental pressure, originating from Hawk Eyes Mihawk, swept across the entire island like a storm.

This is the sign that [Conqueror's Haki] has been activated!

As the World's Greatest Swordsman, a man standing at the pinnacle of the world, Hawk Eyes Mihawk naturally possesses the innate ability known as one in a million—[Conqueror's Haki]!

Under Hawk Eyes Mihawk's control, black and red arcs of electricity, symbolizing [Conqueror's Haki], continuously gathered and coiled around the broad hilt of [Black Blade Night], adding a touch of dark red to this jet-black and heavy two-handed cross greatsword.

Storm unleashed his "Unlimited Blade Works," a barrage of clay greatswords that slashed menacingly toward Hawk Eyes Mihawk's location.

Strictly speaking, this can't even be called a "chop," it's more like a "slap"!

"You are blaspheming Swordsmanship..."

Hawk Eyes Mihawk gazed at the towering white giant swords sculpted by the White Dragon, wrapped his [Conqueror's Haki] around [Black Blade: Night], and unleashed an incredibly swift attack forward.

"Black Blade - Slash of Chaos!"

Hawk Eyes Mihawk moved forward rapidly, continuously swinging his Supreme Grade Sword in the process.

The Black Blade Night, imbued with Conqueror's Haki, unleashed a series of incredibly powerful, cyan-green Flying Slash, each Flying Slash enough to tear apart the earth and cleave the ocean.

In the blink of an eye.

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's "Black Blade: Slash" unleashed Flying Slash that collided with the menacing "Unlimited Blade Works," instantly creating a deafening roar across the island.

Boom boom boom--

The seemingly powerful and sturdy white clay greatsword was as fragile as paper in the face of the Flying Slash imbued with [Conqueror's Haki], and was easily cut in half.

The Flying Slash directly cleaved through the white clay greatsword, and after piercing through its target with unstoppable force, the sword energy contained within it also burst forth, rapidly spreading into the interior of the white clay greatsword.

A dense network of cracks, like a spiderweb, appeared on the surface of the white clay greatsword, and the sounds of breaking echoed incessantly.

A burst of sword light erupted.

Countless white clay giant swords created by "Unlimited Blade Works".

Completely torn apart by Hawk Eyes Mihawk's "Black Blade: Slash of Chaos," it turned into countless white clay fragments flying everywhere.

"Is it Conqueror's Haki...?"

A crimson light flashed in Storm's eyes as he silently activated his Observation Haki, clearly capturing Hawk Eyes Mihawk's presence amidst the chaos and simultaneously reading the other's inner thoughts.

He slowly raised his right hand, and a continuous stream of white clay gushed out, instantly swelling and enlarging his right arm into a massive, giant hand resembling that of a giant.

At the same time, the white clay fragments that had just been flying everywhere fell back down, as if a white Clay Rain had fallen on the island.

In this Clay Rain.

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's lean figure, wielding the [Black Blade Night], burst out.

His sharp, hawk-like eyes were firmly locked onto the enemy's location, and the Supreme Grade Sword, still wreathed in astonishing [Conqueror's Haki], slashed towards the White Dragon with unstoppable sharpness.

"Black Blade - Shuo!"

"Clay Giant Fist!"

Having anticipated Hawk Eyes Mihawk's offensive strategy, Storm, as if possessed by divine revelation, swung his right fist, the giant clay fist wrapped in powerful Armament Haki, to meet the Supreme Grade Sword's slash.

Boom boom boom--!!!

Before Storm's Armament Giant Fist and Hawk Eyes Mihawk's Supreme Grade Sword could even touch, with a small distance between them, the surrounding space could no longer withstand the pressure of these two terrifying forces and exploded, producing a deafening roar.

A punch, a sword.

White Dragon, Hawk Eyes.

The collision of these two immense forces unleashed a powerful and violent super storm on the island, which surged in all directions.

The island's ground, which was very close by, was the first to be impacted, immediately cracking and breaking apart.

Chunks of white clay were shaken out of the earth by the aftershocks of the battle and carried away into the distance by the storm.

The next moment.

The aftershocks of the battle spread to the horizon. The clear sky above the doldrums, which should Calm Belt cloudless, was forcibly compressed into two halves, and the air surged in both directions.

From a distance, it seemed as if the sky Calm Belt had been torn open by the aftershocks of the battle between Storm and Hawk Eyes Mihawk, creating a deep and dark chasm that stretched all the way to the distant horizon.

A battle of earth-shattering magnitude!

"I acknowledge your power, White Dragon."

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's bright yellow eyes peeked out from the black blade of [Black Blade Night] as he stared intently at Storm.

"Although you are not a swordsman, being able to fight against such a strong opponent is still an exciting thing."

"I may not be a swordsman, but I do use a sword!"

Storm's tone sounded slightly strained.

With his Eight-Star Clay- Clay Fruit and Observation Haki, he was able to fight Hawk Eyes Mihawk to a standstill.

However, his own [strength] attribute and [Armament Haki] level were still slightly inferior.

Storm and Hawk Eyes Mihawk engaged in a fierce struggle with each other's "Haki Coating" slashes.

It will be difficult for him, that's inevitable.

"You call that using a sword?"

Hawk Eyes Mihawk recalled Storm's fighting style just now.

That doesn't deserve to be called "Swordsmanship"!

White Dragon is clearly using the power of the Clay- Clay Fruit to fight blindly!

Hawk Eyes Mihawk lost his temper. He unleashed his power, forcibly pushing back the enormous fist wrapped in [Armament Haki] slightly, and then continued to slash with his sword.

This guy who knows nothing about Swordsmanship must be taught a lesson!

Storm's [Observation Haki] once again revealed Hawk Eyes Mihawk's inner thoughts.

He remained silent, continuing to swing his right fist, using Armament Haki to meet the blade of [Black Blade Night].

Storm's [Strength] and [Haki] levels are slightly weaker.

But it's okay.

[More-More Fruit]! Lend me your power!

Storm silently activated the power of the [More-More Fruit], and the power of his fist instantly surged.

[More-More Fruit - Ten Times Strength - Ten Times Speed]!

Boom--

Storm's fist clashed with Hawk Eyes Mihawk's Black Blade once more, unleashing another terrifying and astonishing surge of energy.

This time.

Having borrowed the power of the [More-More Fruit], Storm felt no strain whatsoever.

Even with the [Black Blade Night] and several layers of Haki in between.

Hawk Eyes Mihawk also noticed that the White Dragon's punches were significantly more powerful than before.

"Interesting!"

The recent clash led Hawk Eyes Mihawk to believe that White Dragon was an "exciting" opponent.

The current clash has made Hawk Eyes Mihawk realize that White Dragon is an opponent "worth going all out against"!

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's inner fighting spirit was instantly ignited.

He admires skilled swordsmen, but he never shys away from powerful opponents!

Hawk Eyes Mihawk once again wrapped his [Conqueror's Haki] around [Black Blade Night] and slashed fiercely at the White Dragon in front of him.

Storm was not to be outdone, swinging his "Armament Giant Fist" at the World's Greatest Swordsman in front of him.

A sword and a fist clashed once more.

The sky Calm Belt was torn apart once again.

Sunrise and sunset, five days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this deserted island in the Calm Belt.

Storm and Hawk Eyes Mihawk fought a serious duel for five days.

After five days of continuous fighting.

Storm used this World's Greatest Swordsman as a whetstone to constantly hone his [Armament Haki].

Today, his [Armament Haki] level also received a small upgrade.

[Armament Haki: ★★★★★★★☆] (Seven and a half stars)

Storm's iron fist clashed with Hawk Eyes Mihawk's Black Blade once more, before separating a distance between them.

After five days of hard work.

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's expression remained unchanged, as if he felt no fatigue whatsoever.

"White Dragon."

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's yellow eyes were fixed on Storm not far away, and he spoke in a deep voice.

"Aside from Red-Haired, you're the first opponent I've ever had such a satisfying fight with!"

"Yeah?"

Storm smiled faintly.

"That would be my honor."

Storm's aura remained largely unchanged.

His [Endurance] attribute has already been upgraded to Eight-Star.

After five days of fighting, Storm felt somewhat tired, but he still had some stamina left.

But...

"That's enough, Hawk Eyes."

Storm took a deep breath and, for the first time in front of outsiders, unleashed the full power of his [Clay Fruit].

The white clay, like flames, directly "ignited" Storm's body.

Storm's hair and clothes transformed into a smooth, clay-like white, with incredibly lively white Flame Cloud swirling around his body, adding an air of mystery to his appearance.

[Figurine King Form], making its dazzling debut!

Hawk Eyes Mihawk looked at the new image that Storm was now displaying, and his eternal poker face, which was as unchanging as if a mountain were to collapse in front of him, also changed at this moment.

The battles lasted for five consecutive days.

Hawk Eyes Mihawk thought he had forced White Dragon to reveal all his tricks.

It wasn't until then that he suddenly realized...

The White Dragon has been holding back a powerful move all this time!?

Are you kidding me!?

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's sharp eyes were fixed on Storm, his gaze constantly shifting over the man.

What are those white shapes and those white ribbons?

Like Devil Fruit...

It's clear that White Dragon's Clay Fruit has been developed to the Awakening state, and the entire island has been in a state of "clayification" ever since...

What abilities does this new character possess...?

Is it a realm beyond [Awakening]?

Hawk Eyes Mihawk is not Devil Fruit User, and he is unclear about the different levels of Devil Fruit development.

But he can be certain of one thing.

The form that the White Dragon was now displaying was something he had never seen in his previous decades of life!

After adjusting to his [Figurine King Form] for a moment, Storm looked up at Hawk Eyes Mihawk and suddenly swung his right fist. The fist, wrapped in [Armament Haki], stretched out like a rubber arm with elasticity.

"There's been no change in speed..."

Hawk Eyes Mihawk, fully focused, swung his [Black Blade Night], intending to slash at the White Dragon's fist.

Bang!

The moment [Black Blade Night] collided with Storm's fist, a dull thud resounded, and the latter was sent flying.

"In terms of strength... it seems to have weakened?"

Hawk Eyes Mihawk was momentarily stunned.

But it was in that moment of stunned silence that he realized what was happening.

The ground beneath his feet suddenly rippled like ocean waves.

This surge of energy traveled from Hawk Eyes Mihawk's feet directly to his legs.

Suddenly, Hawk Eyes Mihawk's legs underwent a transformation.

The original human legs became incredibly thin, and four long, sharp claws grew from each foot.

Both the "legs" and the "claws" were covered with a layer of yellow, wrinkled skin.

At first glance...

Just like the claws of a real eagle!

Hawk Eyes Mihawk seems to have truly become a "harpy"—except he's missing a pair of wings.

The Eight-Star [Clay Fruit] can influence an even wider range and more targets.

Not only inanimate objects, but even living beings are within the influence of the Clay- Clay Fruit!

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's legs were infected and modified by the power of the Clay- Clay Fruit, and he immediately noticed this change.

Looking at his legs, which had turned into bird claws, Hawk Eyes Mihawk gritted his teeth, and his facial muscles trembled violently.

"What are you doing?"

"Hahaha!"

Storm burst into laughter.

"Aren't you 'Hawk Eyes'? So I gave you a pair of eagle claws! Do you like it?"

"Enough!"

Hawk Eyes Mihawk roared, unleashing an astonishing Haki.

As a seasoned veteran, Hawk Eyes Mihawk certainly knows how to break the abilities of Devil Fruit User.

If your [Haki] is strong enough, you can forcibly remove the effects of the abilities that other Devil Fruit User have applied to you!

Hawk Eyes Mihawk mustered all his strength, unleashed his [Haki], and forcibly expelled the effects of the [Clay Fruit] on him.

Those lifelike eagle claws transformed back into human legs.

"I thought you'd like it, Hawk Eyes."

Storm took a step forward, and his body suddenly swelled up, growing to more than ten times its original size in an instant, transforming into a true Clay Giant!

Completely unleash the Eight-Star [Clay Fruit].

Storm also gained more control over his own shape changes.

He grew into a tall, muscular giant, and swung his right fist, which was simultaneously enveloped in [Armament Haki].

The giant-like Storm, with his simple punches, is just as powerful as the "Clay Giant Fist" in his normal state.

Hawk Eyes Mihawk was not careless. He leaped high into the air and swung his [Black Blade Night] with all his might. The Supreme Grade Sword, wrapped in [Conqueror's Haki], fiercely slashed at that bastard White Dragon.

[Black Blade Night] clashed with the giant's fist.

However.

A completely different feel from the previous times entered Hawk Eyes Mihawk's mind.

Puff--

[Black Blade Night] clearly struck Storm's right fist, which was wrapped in [Armament Haki], but it felt like striking a piece of soft clay.

Under the influence of the Eight-Star [Clay Fruit] power, Storm's own [Armament Haki] also seemed to become "softer".

Hawk Eyes Mihawk swung [Black Blade Night] with all his might, but it was like trying to cut water with a knife; not only did he fail to sever his target, he also sent his own blade into the "water."

Storm's fist was like a "scabbard," directly "locking" the blade of [Black Blade Night].

"What?"

Hawk Eyes Mihawk is really starting to lose his composure.

What exactly happened to White Dragon?

Is this still the [Clay Fruit]?

Storm didn't care. He "locked" [Black Blade Night], swung his right arm, and did a "super windmill" move while standing still.

Hawk Eyes Mihawk, who was firmly gripping the hilt of [Black Blade Night] with both hands, also began to spin rapidly along with Storm's movements.

Whoosh--

Storm suddenly released his right hand.

Hawk Eyes Mihawk, along with his [Black Blade Night], flew towards the ground below, its speed so great that it broke through several sound barriers, leaving behind rings of white ripples in the air.

Boom!!

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's body slammed heavily into the island's ground, creating a terrifying crater nearly a hundred meters in diameter.

The powerful impact caused Hawk Eyes Mihawk to involuntarily cough up a mouthful of blood.

The World's Greatest Swordsman, his physical abilities are only average among top-tier fighters of the same level.

"This ability seems so absurd..."

Hawk Eyes Mihawk struggled to his feet, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and stared intently at Storm with his still fiercely fighting eyes.

"White Dragon!"

Storm didn't notice Hawk Eyes Mihawk's shouts.

Transformed into a giant, he continued to unleash the power of the [Clay Fruit]. His already enormous fist grew even larger with the enhancement of the [Clay Fruit], to the point that—

Dynamax!

In the blink of an eye.

Storm's right fist swelled to a hundred times its original size.

That was a gigantic fist, even for a giant.

Storm enveloped his fist with Armament Haki until the entire giant fist was transformed into an unparalleled iron fist with a diameter of about 100 meters.

"It's over, Hawk Eyes!"

Storm unleashed this simple yet powerful super clay punch at the World's Greatest Swordsman standing on the ground below.

Eight-Star [Clay Fruit], fused with [More-More Fruit - 100x Power]!

"Peerless Clay Fist!"

Hawk Eyes Mihawk gripped [Black Blade Night] tightly, leaping into the air to meet the incredibly large fist with his sword. Violent arcs of black and red electricity crackled around the blade of [Black Blade Night].

This was Hawk Eyes Mihawk's all-out, Haki Coating strike.

"Black Blade - Nothing!"

Boom--

A deafening roar, powerful enough to eclipse the heavens and earth, resounded.

Hawk Eyes Mihawk's all-out slash only delayed "Peerless Clay Fist" for a tiny moment.

The next instant.

The World's Greatest Swordsman was blasted into the depths of this deserted island by Storm, sword and all.

The entire earth trembled violently under the force of that punch, and the violent shockwave spread directly to the ocean beyond the island, creating a super wave like a tsunami on the surrounding sea surface.

One by one, the Sea King emerged from the deep sea, but even with their enormous size, they were powerless against the terrifying tsunami that resembled a natural disaster, and were pushed and shoved away by the seawater.

After everything settles down.

An Eight-Star Big Trophy suddenly appeared before Storm's eyes.

[Moonlight Trophy: Hawk Eyes Jora Mihawk]

[Trophy Star Rating: ★★★★: ★★★★★★★★]

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