Interested in Exchanging a Few Moves with Me?

"Too strong! He actually split the entire plain in two... What a powerful slash!"

"With just one sword strike, he killed a pirate with a bounty of 700 million Beli!"

"Is this the world's greatest swordsman?"

"As expected, none of those who can become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea are ordinary..."

"Uh, that's not quite right. Wasn't Donquixote Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, killed before?"

"It's not that the Seven Warlords of the Sea are strong; Hawk-Eye himself is strong!"

"..."

The people around them looked at Thorne, who had been cleaved in two, their faces filled with shock.

Hawk-Eye's strength far exceeded their expectations!

They were merely people who drifted around the first half of the Grand Line. They had never witnessed the world-destroying attacks of those monsters in the New World. Seeing Hawk-Eye display such power now made them question their lives!

After finishing everything, Hawk-Eye did not leave. Instead, he looked toward Ian and said flatly, "With the sword aura you possess, you should not be some nobody. Would you be interested in exchanging a few moves with me?"

Earlier, Hawk-Eye had also seen Ian strike. With a casual blow, Ian had unleashed a slash of that caliber, so his swordsmanship certainly could not be weak.

He might even have been stronger than Thorne, whom Hawk-Eye had cut in half!

Moreover... Hawk-Eye could not quite see through Ian. That sword aura even gave him a faint sense of danger...

Hearing Hawk-Eye's words, the people around them all turned their gazes toward Ian, surprise appearing on their faces.

They had also seen the slash Ian had swung earlier, but they did not think it was especially powerful. Many among them could achieve a slash with that level of power...

Still, if Hawk-Eye treated him so seriously, he should not be some nobody, right?

Excitement began to rise in their hearts again!

When it came to watching the show, naturally, the livelier it was, the better!

Ian was stunned. He had not expected Hawk-Eye to say something like that. After pondering for a moment, Ian smiled. "Since the world's greatest swordsman is in the mood, then... I would also like to know what level my swordsmanship has reached..."

Ian also wanted to properly test the power of the Nameless Divine Wind Style he had just obtained.

Between his Nameless Divine Wind Style and Hawk-Eye's swordsmanship, which was stronger and which was weaker?

Ian stood up and looked at Hawk-Eye. A sharp glint flashed through his eyes, and Conqueror's Haki erupted from his body, bearing down upon the entire area!

Those standing nearby felt an immense pressure descend upon them, making cold sweat stream down their bodies. The weaker ones directly fainted!

"W-What's going on? Why did someone collapse?"

"Could it be a Devil Fruit ability?"

Seeing those nearby foam at the mouth and fall unconscious, many people present suddenly changed expression, not knowing what had happened.

However, someone knowledgeable recognized the power and blurted out, "Th-This is... Conqueror's Haki! This guy is actually a user of Conqueror's Haki!"

This was the first half of the Grand Line. Even those who could use Haki were few and far between, let alone the even rarer Conqueror's Haki!

This guy was actually a wielder of Conqueror's Haki. No wonder everyone was so shocked!

"Conqueror's Haki..." Even Hawk-Eye narrowed his eyes. He had not expected to encounter a wielder of Conqueror's Haki here.

And judging from Ian's casual attitude, he should have been able to control Conqueror's Haki freely!

Hawk-Eye's gaze became serious as well.

Conqueror's Haki was not uncommon in the New World, but few could release it at will. Many only unleashed it inadvertently when their emotions fluctuated intensely!

Without guidance from a renowned master, it was even difficult to completely control the release of Conqueror's Haki!

In other words, anyone who could freely release Conqueror's Haki, even if weak, could not be that weak!

Ian ignored the discussions around him. At that moment, Hawk-Eye was the only one in his eyes. He could tell that Hawk-Eye was more serious now than when he had fought Thorne earlier!

A battle between swordsmen could not tolerate even the slightest distraction!

"Then I'll make the first move, Sir Mihawk!" Ian smiled faintly as Hyorinmaru suddenly left its sheath. This time, he did not use Hyorinmaru's ability, but its sharp aura alone was enough to make people tremble.

With a tap of his foot against the ground, his body shot toward Hawk-Eye like an afterimage.

His speed was so fast that he became a streak of light. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at Hawk-Eye's side and brought down an utterly plain sword strike!

So fast... A red gleam flashed in Hawk-Eye's eyes. He was also surprised by Ian's sudden burst of speed, but his Observation Haki had already caught Ian's movement. Predicting it in advance, he raised Black Blade, Night before Ian's strike.

Boom!

Hawk-Eye blocked Ian's strike with a thunderous boom. However, the ground beneath their feet could not withstand the force of their collision and abruptly caved in, forming a huge crater!

"As expected, one cannot underestimate the people of the world. I never thought there would be an expert like you in the first half of the Grand Line..." A sharp light bloomed in Hawk-Eye's eyes. With a push of his hand, he burst forth with force and sent Ian flying back. Then, with a tap of his foot, he charged straight at Ian. He raised the enormous Black Blade, Night high overhead and slashed down fiercely!

This time, Ian blocked it. With a clang, he firmly caught Hawk-Eye's strike.

However, in the next instant, Ian's brow rose. He sharply tilted his head to one side as a subtle slash cut past his cheek and fell behind him.

With a slash, a gash suddenly appeared.

Ian pulled back and retreated, looking at Hawk-Eye with a smile. "Is this the sword aura of a great swordsman? To think it can reach such a level!"

He had clearly blocked Hawk-Eye's attack, yet another slash still came at him. If Ian's Observation Haki had not been decent, he might very well have been struck!

Battles between swordsmen truly were incomparably dangerous!

Especially when Hawk-Eye was the man with the strongest swordsmanship in this world!

"Your swordsmanship should be more than this, shouldn't it? Let me see your true strength!" Hawk-Eye charged again and swung his sword. A majestic slash tore through the air toward Ian.

"As you wish!" Ian grinned and raised his hand. Accompanied by a tiger's roar, he unleashed a slash of his own!

With a boom, the two slashes collided and clashed. Centered on the point where they met, raging sword energy blasted outward in all directions, carving crack after crack into the ground!

With a rumble, the two slashes exploded simultaneously, and even more powerful sword energy swept out, stirring the space around them!

The two charged toward each other at the same time.

Ian's eyes widened as he unleashed Conqueror's Haki, bearing down upon Hawk-Eye!

Sword aura surged around Hawk-Eye, blocking Ian's Conqueror's Haki without affecting him in the slightest!

Like two streaks of light, the two rapidly closed in on each other and swung their swords at the same time. Hyorinmaru and Black Blade, Night collided!

Clang!

A crisp sound of metal striking metal rang out, and a shockwave spread from the two of them. They held their swords against each other, locked in a contest of strength!

They exchanged a glance and saw the fighting spirit in each other's eyes.

Their swords moved with their hearts. Their attacks became dense, colliding like a raging storm!

Clang, clang, clang...

As their swords collided, the scattered sword energy grew even denser. The area within a hundred meters seemed to have turned into a forbidden zone, with vicious ravines appearing across the ground and stretching far into the distance!

This was merely the sword energy that had spilled out after their attacks collided!

This horrifying scene was even more shocking and unbelievable than before!