Seeing Blackbeard Teach Again (2)

That's right!

It was the Transparent-Transparent Fruit's power!

Who would've thought?

With the timeline altered, Blackbeard Teach had actually helped Shiryu of the Rain obtain the Transparent-Transparent Fruit so early!

Shiryu of the Rain was already incredibly powerful to begin with.

Now that he also had the Transparent-Transparent Fruit's power, he had risen to an entirely new level.

As for Marco—

Despite his surprise, he had not used Observation Haki, so he failed to sense Shiryu of the Rain's location immediately.

Then—

Whoosh!

A gust of wind whistled through the air.

Marco felt a chill run down his back!

That's right!

Shiryu of the Rain had already appeared behind him, but by the time he reacted, it was too late.

Shiryu of the Rain's blade was about to slash across Marco's back.

However—

In an instant—

Clang!

A black figure flashed past at incredible speed. A massive black blade suddenly appeared behind Marco, colliding with Shiryu of the Rain's sword in a violent clash. At the same time, a powerful aura erupted.

Seizing the opportunity, Marco immediately spread his wings and soared into the sky.

That's right!

The one who had blocked Shiryu of the Rain's attack was none other than the World's Greatest Swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk!

"Oh?"

"So this is the World's Greatest Swordsman's Black Blade: Night?"

"Interesting!"

Shiryu of the Rain recognized Hawkeye Mihawk at once. Rather than immediately withdrawing his sword, he directly squared off against Hawkeye Mihawk.

"Shiryu of the Rain!"

"Your strength is quite impressive!"

"I just wonder how good your Swordsmanship is!"

Hawkeye Mihawk immediately switched into mutual-praise mode.

"Hawkeye Mihawk!"

"Why is he here?"

"Could it be..."

When Blackbeard Teach saw Hawkeye Mihawk, he froze. His brows furrowed tightly as a terrible premonition rose within him.

After all—

Hawkeye Mihawk leaving the Shichibukai