Gion Draws Her Sword, Thunder God Descends

Gion said no more. Hawkeye's slash put her under immense pressure. If she did not take him seriously, she might be the one to lose this time.

Of course, taking him seriously did not guarantee her victory either. Judging solely by their two probing slashes, Hawkeye's was stronger than hers.

But she had an advantage of her own: she had mastered more kinds of Sword Intent. Ever since she had bitten Dongze three years ago, things had become this way. Honestly, she found it strange herself.

She had somehow mastered Sword Intent for no apparent reason. Honestly, it was bizarre.

After a powerful clash, both of them retreated, only stopping when they were roughly fifty meters apart.

"Nice slash!"

"Yours too!"

Almost simultaneously, Armament Haki wrapped around both Supreme Grade Swords. The Black Blade Yoru in Hawkeye's hand shone with multicolored radiance, while Kompira in Momousagi's hand was likewise covered in shimmering colors. Both were clearly using Ryuo-level Armament Haki.

"Unleash!"

Once again, they shouted in unison.

Conqueror's Haki Coating activated again.

The corner of Hawkeye's mouth twitched.

Even for Admirals and Emperor-Class fighters, a move like this would be a trump card, wouldn't it?

A Marine Vice Admiral?

Heh!

"God-Breaking Strike!"

"Golden Charge!"

Chapter 261

About half a day later, Hawkeye and Gion returned to Marineford. Neither said a word about their sparring match.

Even Tsuru got nowhere with Gion. As for Hawkeye, no one bothered asking for a rebuff.

Nothing else happened at Marineford over the next few days.

There was, however, some trouble at Impel Down. Just as in the original story, Straw Hat Luffy entered the prison and threw it into chaos.

Meanwhile, Marshall D. Teach found an opportunity to slip out of Marine Headquarters at Marineford.

By the time Sengoku learned of it the next