The True Purpose

The sudden turn of events left the Baboon King frozen in place, completely unable to react.

All it could do was watch helplessly as Hawkeye's black blade rapidly enlarged in its pupils.

Whoosh!

An unexpected sound of tearing air rang out behind the Baboon King.

The familiar massive black blade, wreathed in lightning, struck at a tricky angle straight toward the black blade Hawkeye had slashed out.

The attack shot forth like a bolt of lightning, too fast for the eye to follow.

Clang!

A dull metallic collision rang out. Amid bursting lightning and sparks, a powerful explosive shockwave swept outward.

Hawkeye's expression shifted slightly. He quickly withdrew his black blade as Armament Haki rapidly spread over it, coating Yoru.

After finishing this, Hawkeye turned his gaze toward Qin Yu. "A thrust that unleashes lightning power in an instant to create an immense impact—this is a technique meant to destroy blades."

"I never expected Laxus, the Marine supernova who has caused such a stir, to appear in a desolate place like mine—and to be a skilled swordsman as well."

Though Hawkeye lived in seclusion, his sources of information were just as well-informed.

Not to mention that the turmoil Qin Yu had caused on the Sabaody Archipelago under the identity of Laxus was no less significant than any major incident.

"Hawkeye, you flatter me. Before you, my sword techniques are merely showing off before an expert." Qin Yu smiled warmly and tossed the massive Yoru in his hand to the utterly bewildered Baboon King.

With its simple mind, it simply could not understand why the massive black blade it had been carrying had ended up in Qin Yu's hands.

"You are too modest."

Seeing Qin Yu return the massive black blade, Hawkeye withdrew his outwardly released Armament Haki and sheathed his