Hawkeye's title as the world's greatest swordsman was no empty boast. He had carved it out stroke by stroke, and anyone who questioned him had long since become a soul slain by his blade.
There were only a handful of great swordsmen in the world.
Yet the only one truly worthy of Hawkeye's regard was Red-Hair. After Red-Hair lost an arm, however, Hawkeye had never crossed blades with him again.
Because in his eyes, even if he won, it would be an unfair victory.
That showed just how proud Hawkeye was.
At that moment, Hawkeye's sharp eyes trembled slightly. The corners of his mouth lifted into a long-lost smile.
Finally... there was another great swordsman in this world worthy of his attention.
Sabaody Archipelago.
When they saw Moke turn against the Marines and successfully rescue Ace, while Enel, a Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit user, held Kizaru back, and Moke then displayed the strength of a great swordsman capable of matching Hawkeye...
Everyone erupted.
"Isn't Moke one of the Shichibukai? Why did he suddenly betray them?"
"Moke actually has a Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit user under him. Doesn't that mean he has a first mate comparable to an Admiral?"
"My God! He's actually a great swordsman too..."
"It's over... it's really over. Ace has already been rescued, Kizaru has been held back by a Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit user, and Moke has directly stopped Hawkeye, the world's greatest swordsman. Just like that, the Marines have effectively lost four top-tier combatants. Meanwhile, the Whitebeard Pirates have gained someone as powerful as Ace. The situation has already tilted toward Whitebeard..."
"If Marine Headquarters loses... then... what will happen to the world?"
Everyone wore terrified expressions.
The reporters present, meanwhile, were frightened but also filled with excitement. The war had only just begun, yet every piece