Legendary, and Divine Departure Once More

Xia Le burst out laughing. Then his eyes sharpened, sweeping toward the hawk-eyed man ahead, who held a Black Blade and had already gone on guard.

"My apprentice was outmatched!"

"As her teacher, I'd like to see what the World's Greatest Swordsman, Dracule Mihawk, can do!"

A violent aura suddenly surged skyward. Every flower and blade of grass bent low and trembled.

In an instant, the air grew suffocating.

"Legendary Vice Admiral Xia Le!"

Dracule Mihawk spoke the other man's name, his eyes grave.

He had recognized the man the moment he saw him.

It had been nearly twenty years since he had heard that name. The last time, he recalled, had been a rumor about Xia Le's transfer to the West Blue.

But in Mihawk's mind, the man's strength had never faded.

"That presence in Mogu Town—it was you!"

Mihawk's pupils contracted as he spoke.

"It's been twenty years, hasn't it?"

"The young swordsman who appeared at Loguetown is now the renowned World's Greatest Swordsman, one of the Shichibukai."

Xia Le did not answer. He placed a hand on the hilt at his waist.

"Kuina's blade wasn't up to the task."

"But this blade of mine is Ace, a Famous Sword among the Twelve Supreme Grade Blades!"

A domineering, razor-sharp, aggressive light flashed in his eyes.

"Would this qualify me to test your swordsmanship?"

Mihawk fell briefly silent. Then his eyes lit up.

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His hawklike eyes sharpened, and his whole body trembled faintly.

It was excitement. Joy, even.

Xia Le!

He had been famous throughout the world back when Pirate King Roger still lived.

Of course Mihawk had heard of him. To Mihawk, the man before him was a legend.

Yes—a legend!

If Vice Admiral Garp was the Hero of the