What It Means to Be a Swordsman

Lin Yan smiled and said to the two of them.

Their attitude appeared very open and honest.

"F-F-F... My matter needs further discussion. In short, let's first hear what this friend next to me has to say."

Donquixote Doflamingo let out a very distinctive laugh.

He immediately gave the time to Dracule Mihawk beside him without hesitation.

Lin Yan also looked at Mihawk, who had remained silent.

It has the same meaning as the title "Mihawk".

The man before me had eyes as sharp as a hawk's, so sharp that it was impossible to look him directly in the eye.

His existence represents the pinnacle of swordsmanship in this world.

If we only consider strength...

Among all the Shichibukai.

Dracule Mihawk is perhaps the most powerful one.

Mihawk's attitude was also very direct when facing Lin Yan's gaze; he was not a talkative person to begin with.

"May I take a look at that sword from before?"

Mihawk asked Lin Yan directly.

He is a swordsman.

He dedicated his entire life to the way of the sword.

The only reason he came to find Lin Yan was, of course, the sword.

Clearly, Dracule Mihawk had developed a strong interest in the Excalibur that had previously unleashed tremendous power.

He couldn't wait to find Lin Yan as soon as the Buster Call ended.

As for Donquixote Doflamingo on the other side, the two only met by chance.

That does have a lot to do with his style.

This is a fairly predictable answer.

Lin Yan smiled and nodded, showing no intention of refusing Mihawk's request.

Lin Yan also had a great appreciation for the man before her who was single-mindedly pursuing the Dao.

It was just a casual wave of the hand.

Excalibur then appeared in Lin Yan's hands.

"Take it."

Without a hint of doubt about Mihawk, Lin Yan casually handed the Excalibur to the man.

Upon seeing this, Mihawk's eyes flickered slightly.

Thank you.

It was quite rare for Mihawk to say thank you. He stretched out his hands and solemnly accepted the Holy Sword from Lin Yan's hands, treating it with the utmost care as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

After examining the Holy Sword for only a moment, Mihawk's eyes suddenly lit up.

"What a fine sword!"

As one of the world's top swordsmen, Mihawk could immediately tell that the sword in his hand was extraordinary, far superior to the Yoru behind him!

But after a moment, Mihawk's eyes became somewhat hesitant.

Mihawk hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but look up at Lin Yan after carefully wiping the sword with both hands.

"Captain Lin, if I'm not mistaken... this sword doesn't seem to be made by a swordsmith?"

"Oh? You could tell?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan looked at Mihawk with some surprise.

How could you tell that?

Mihawk's guess was certainly correct.

The Excalibur was not crafted by a swordsmith, nor even by a mortal.

It stands almost at the pinnacle even among numerous Noble Phantasm.

It is an extremely rare Divine Construct.

Lin Yan was also somewhat surprised by the World's Greatest Swordsman's discerning eye.

"Looks like my eyesight hasn't deteriorated yet."

Mihawk smiled, a very rare occurrence for him.

"There are no signs of hammering or forging on this sword. Even the Supreme Grade Blade couldn't achieve this. This is the first time I've ever seen something so perfectly natural."

As he spoke, Mihawk paused slightly, then looked at Lin Yan seriously.

"Then, Captain Lin, could you please tell me what this sword is...?"

Lin Yan stared directly into the Mihawk's eyes.

There was not a trace of greed for the treasure in those eyes.

It's just a simple thirst for knowledge.

For Dracule Mihawk...

It was a hope that saw a higher realm.

After stroking her chin and thinking for a moment, Lin Yan slowly uttered four words.

"Born and raised by nature."

"..."

For a moment, Mihawk's eyes widened slowly, and after a long while, he finally let out a long breath.

"This is simply unheard of..."

Even Mihawk couldn't help but shake his head in amazement, never expecting that such Holy Sword actually existed in the world.

Immediately, the man solemnly returned the Holy Sword to Lin Yan Lin Yan, his hawk-like eyes fixed intently on her.

"I hope to have the opportunity to play against you."

Mihawk said with utmost seriousness.

As mentioned before.

He's a swordsman!

And perhaps he is the purest swordsman in the world.

When a swordsman sees an incredible Holy Sword, he also faces a powerful being wielding the Holy Sword whose strength is unfathomable.

It goes without saying what choice will be made next.

"Oh?"

Looking at Mihawk's incredibly sharp eyes, Lin Yan wasn't surprised; she simply watched the man before her with interest.

"You're the World's Greatest Swordsman now, aren't you afraid of losing to me and ruining your reputation?"

Lin Yan asked with a half-smile.

Mihawk's answer was also very straightforward.

"Fame is useless; I just want to see your swordsmanship for myself."

"What if I'm just relying on the power of this sword?"

"A sword of this caliber would not choose a mediocre lord."

Mihawk shook his head slightly.

He sensed an extraordinary will emanating from this Holy Sword, one that no ordinary person could wield. How could the man before him be an ordinary individual?

And looking at Mihawk's extremely serious expression and his very decisive answer...

Lin Yan finally smiled and nodded.

"Then you can choose the location."

"Good!"

Mihawk nodded without hesitation and then stood up.

"Once preparations are complete, I will issue a challenge, and I hope you will be there on time."

With that, Mihawk nodded to Lin Yan and turned to leave.

Now, he needs to get himself into peak condition.

Then head to the agreed-upon battlefield!

He didn't even bother to greet Donquixote Doflamingo, who was standing next to him, as if Doflamingo had never existed in the first place.

In Dracule Mihawk's eyes.

Only swords, and swordsmen stronger than themselves!

If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening.

That's probably what they mean by someone like him.

As the purest swordsman, Mihawk has always been like this.

"F-F-F... Did I witness something big happen?"

Donquixote Doflamingo was clearly used to Mihawk's personality, and his expression showed no sign of taking it to heart.

After another series of distinctive laughs.

The man sat up, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Yan before him.

"Now that my first friend's matter is settled, it's my turn. To be honest, Captain Lin, I'd like to make a deal with you!"

Donquixote Doflamingo also spoke frankly.

Facing a powerful figure like Lin Yan.

Even he wouldn't dare to resort to underhanded tactics.

"We are very interested in the beast modification techniques you demonstrated earlier, Captain Lin."