"Why do I get the feeling he's more of a scholar?"
Luo held Kikoku in his arms and said with a sigh, "I never imagined he could reach that conclusion from just a few clues."
Kuro gently pushed up his glasses and smiled. "The important thing is, every part of his deduction was right."
"Great Swordsmen really are different. If something involves swordsmanship, they always notice it!"
Cavendish praised him with a smile. "That's why he became a Great Swordsman."
"Dracule Mihawk is obsessed with swordsmanship to a degree ordinary people can hardly match."
"He took up the sword as a child and trained day after day. That's how he gained the strength he has today!"
Everyone felt a measure of respect for Dracule Mihawk now.
Chris looked toward Mihawk on his little boat and said evenly, "I accept your challenge."
"There's an island not far ahead. We'll have our match there."
A smile immediately appeared on Mihawk's face.
Approval shone in his eyes. "Good! Decisive!"
"That's the kind of character I like!"
"I hope your swordsmanship is like your character—clean and direct!"
Mihawk was delighted. After all this time, one of his wishes was finally about to come true.
He hadn't expected Chris to agree so readily, much less choose the very next island for their match.
The Chris and Mihawk's little boat then sailed toward the next island together.
A buzz of excitement rose aboard the Chris.
The coming battle had captured everyone's interest.
Nami cupped her cheeks and smiled softly. "We finally get to see Chris's swordsmanship. I wonder how good he is now!"
"He looks so confident. His swordsmanship must be incredible!"
Belo Betty blew a few smoke rings and said calmly, "Of course. Those ten thousand swings Chris practices every day aren't for nothing."
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