The Pirate Who Saw Proficiency Became a Legend

Gion's gaze lingered on Robin for only two or three seconds before she turned her attention to Dongze.

Dongze's rapid growth had left him a head taller than Gion.

He had a perfect build beneath his loose swordsmanship robes. The open front revealed his muscular chest, and a large case rested on his back.

What struck Gion most were his unforgettable, star-bright eyes. If her eyes held a certain radiance, his held a sea of stars.

"Hmm!"

Dongze stood in the doorway, studying Gion in turn. Seeing her in person, he had to admit she was far more curvaceous than she looked in the anime.

Meeting her searching gaze, Dongze made no attempt to hide it. He nodded slightly.

"Me too. How about we spar?"

When Dongze answered so openly, Momousagi's eyes curved with a smile. As a Great Swordsman, she rarely met another swordsman who could spar with her, exchange insights, and help her improve.

Now that she had finally found one, she had no intention of wasting the chance.

"Sure. But let me take care of something first."

Dongze was hardly going to turn down a willing sparring partner. His fight with Hawkeye had awakened Flying Immortal Sword Intent, pushing his combat strength to a new level.

His Haki was now nearly on par with Rayleigh's. Another fight with Momousagi might bring about a breakthrough.

But he still had business here. He needed to reach Fish-Man Island, where a Poneglyph awaited.

It was irreplaceable for improving his strength.

He might not be Invincible in Solitude, but worthy opponents were already few and far between. Even Garp would probably have a hard time against him.

Yet to truly fulfill his dream, he might have to face more than one person. He could face an entire group, perhaps even an