Fierce Dragon Sky-Severing Slash!

"What? A single sword could be drawn twice at the same time? That's impossible!"

Asama Ryoma was horrified. He hurriedly raised Dark Purple to block the attack, staring at Mirai in shock. Iaijutsu was an exceedingly difficult sword art to master. Even a genius swordsman who spent twenty years training until they had perfected it could not unleash two sword-pressure slashes at once—unless they wielded two swords. Yet just now, Asama Ryoma had only seen a red phantom flash past. There had been no sign of a second sword.

"What was that just now? An iaijutsu slash like Asama Ryoma's, and drawn twice in succession? How is that possible?"

"This boy isn't simple. Someone this strong couldn't possibly be unknown. Look into him—there must be some information on him!"

The spectators erupted into commotion at the sight. The smaller pirates shouted loudly, while some of the sharper ones began investigating Mirai's identity. For them, information on some of the stronger figures in the New World was kept in reserve.

"My, my, the captain's swordsmanship is still as unfathomable as ever," Shanks said with a smile, pressing down his straw hat. "But this is only the beginning. The real main course comes next!"

"As expected of the captain—he's even this proficient in swordsmanship!" This was the first time Lucky and Yasopp had seen Mirai fight with their own eyes, and both were filled with admiration.

Mihawk narrowed his eyes slightly. Though surprised, he did not lose himself in shock. The two-stage slash was indeed tremendously powerful, but it was not an unsolvable move to him. With his Hawk Eyes, he held a greater advantage in battle. Strength did not determine victory or defeat. Strength was fixed, but the form of battle changed in countless ways. When two people of equal strength