Robin lowered her head, her hands resting on her legs getting wet from the splashing water.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Good waved a hand.
By the shore.
Hawk Eyes held Black Blade Yoru, anger in his piercing gaze.
"Roronoa Zoro, I know what happened to the Straw Hat Pirates, but that's no reason to give up on yourself. Your performance now has disappointed me deeply!"
"Shut up!"
Zoro's eyes were bloodshot. The scenes from that day kept flashing through his mind, especially the sight of Luffy having his hands and feet cut off.
He hadn't even been able to protect his captain, only watching helplessly as his captain's hands and feet were severed. What right did he have to become the "World's Greatest Swordsman"?
"Hawk Eyes, this is the end!"
"Three-Sword Style Secret Technique!"
Zoro spun the two swords in his hands, combining them with the blade in his mouth to unleash his Three-Sword Style Secret Technique, just as he had when he first met Hawk Eyes.
Hawk Eyes raised his blade as well.
"A defeated dog who's lost his captain. Then let me cut you down myself."
"Three Thousand Worlds!"
The next instant, they crossed past each other.
Thud!
Zoro collapsed onto the beach, blood flowing out beneath him.
Hawk Eyes put away his Black Blade, a shadow clouding his eyes. He remained silent for a long time, then sighed and turned to leave.
Zoro's madness didn't surprise him.
Just as he had that day two years ago, when Zoro had cast aside his pride as a swordsman and knelt before him, begging to become his student so he could help Straw Hat become the Pirate King.
In his heart, his companions' safety had long since surpassed his own dream.
"Don't throw your life away, you idiot!"
"You're my