This statement silenced all the nearby crew members.
Red-Haired Shanks is more than just one of the Four Emperors.
He is still a strong fighter who can duel Hawk Eyes multiple times.
Now he admits that Tashigi's swordsmanship is comparable to his own.
Lucky Roux looked at Uchiha Xin.
"That woman has been following Thunder Emperor around."
"How come no one noticed how strong she was before?"
Beckman lit another cigarette.
"It's not that nobody noticed."
She wasn't this strong before.
"This change must be related to Uchiha Xin."
Shanks did not refute this.
After Tashigi became a member of Uchiha Xin's family, she inherited her master's max-level swordsmanship skills.
Uchiha Xin killed Golden Lion and absorbed decades of swordsmanship from him.
His swordsmanship has surpassed Hawk Eyes's.
This level of understanding also manifested in Tashigi through her connection with her family.
Tashigi was unable to unleash Uchiha Xin's full swordsmanship potential.
Her physique, fighting style, and experience are also different from Uchiha Xin's.
But a state of being is a state of being.
Even if she can only utilize a portion of it, it would be enough to place her among the top Great Swordsman.
Female swordsmen are already rare.
Those who can reach this level have never actually appeared on the open sea.
Shanks looked at Uchiha Xin, and his judgment changed once again.
Initially, he simply wanted to confirm whether Uchiha Xin would threaten the balance of the ocean.
Later, Uchiha Xin killed Golden Lion and was given the title of Thunder Emperor by the Navy.
Shanks then decided to come in person.
But only now did he realize that he had still underestimated this man.
Uchiha Xin himself possessed the power to kill Golden Lion.
Tashigi, who was by his side, was also able to become a top-tier Great Swordsman in a short period of time.
Such advancement cannot be explained by normal spiritual practice.
If Uchiha Xin could enable more people to obtain the same power, Sky Island would no longer only have one top-tier powerhouse.
Rather, they were a group of subordinates capable of changing the landscape of the ocean.
Shanks stared at the center of the island.
His previously hesitant thoughts were now completely confirmed at that moment.
Hawk Eyes didn't look away either.
He sensed a real threat from Tashigi.
As a swordsman, he would not lower his standards just because the other person was a woman.
Kendo does not discriminate based on social status.
They don't even consider age.
Just look at the sword in your hand.
"Your level is very high."
Hawk Eyes said:
"But realm of understanding is not the same as true strength."
Tashigi, holding Shigure, responded directly.
"Once you draw your sword, you will naturally know my strength."
The two sword intents clashed in the center of the island.
The ground was not cracked.
At the same time, the surrounding rocks made a soft sound.
Tiny sword marks appeared out of thin air on the stone surface.
Many members of the Red Hair Pirates' expressions changed.
Neither side has drawn their swords yet.
The mere clash of sword intent was enough to leave marks on distant rocks.
Tashigi did not back down in the slightest.
Hawk Eyes finally came to regard her as a swordsman of the same caliber.
Uchiha Xin stood between the two, suddenly becoming interested.
Hawk Eyes's target this time is him.
But now it seems that Tashigi also wants to fight Hawk Eyes.
Letting two top Great Swordsman fight first is not a bad idea.
He looked at Hawk Eyes.
"Since you acknowledge her skill level in swordsmanship, why not find her a different opponent?"
Hawk Eyes's gaze returned to Uchiha Xin.
"You're not going to make a move?"
It's not that we won't take action.
Uchiha Xin said:
"You defeated Tashigi first."
"If you can't even beat her, you're not qualified to challenge me again."
A commotion arose again in the distance.
Yasopp frowned.
"You have to defeat Tashigi first before you can challenge Uchiha Xin?"
" Thunder Emperor didn't consider Hawk Eyes a match of equal strength at all."
Raki Loo glanced at Hawk Eyes.
That's not a nice thing to say.
"Would Hawk Eyes refuse?"
Shanks remained silent.
He knew Hawk Eyes wouldn't get angry over a few words.
If Tashigi truly possesses sufficient skill in swordsmanship, Hawk Eyes will consider her a real opponent.
The order of events is completely unimportant.
Tashigi also looked at Uchiha Xin.
"Let me fight him?"
"You don't want to?"
"Of course I'd like to."
Tashigi pulled out half of Shigure.
The blade reflected a cold glint.
"I've long wanted to witness the swordsmanship of the World's Greatest Swordsman in person."
Upon hearing this title, Hawk Eyes immediately said:
"I'm no longer number one in the world."
"After my defeat to Uchiha Xin, this position no longer belongs to me."
Tashigi did not change her mind.
"Then let me see how much power your sword has left after losing the title of world's number one."
Hawk Eyes wasn't angry.
He actually admired Tashigi even more.
Swordsmen don't need to be overly polite.
If one has to yield even before drawing their sword, their blade won't be very strong.
" Uchiha Xin."
The Hawk Eyes is fixed ahead.
"I accept the change of opponent."
"But even after her defeat, the battle between us will continue."
"Can."
Uchiha Xin stepped back.
Robin and Perona also left the space between the two.
Perona floated to Uchiha Xin's side and whispered:
"Are you really going to let Tashigi go first?"
" Hawk Eyes is clearly stronger this time than last time."
So what?
Uchiha Xin replied:
" Tashigi is no weaker than him."
Perona looked at Tashigi, who stood holding a sword.
Hawk Eyes has long been known as the World's Greatest Swordsman.
Now, he even needs to fight for the right to directly challenge Uchiha Xin.
If Tashigi were to truly defeat him, the entire ocean would be impacted once again.
Robin did not question it.
She had already noticed the change in Tashigi's swordsmanship.
After becoming a member of the family, Tashigi received a greater boost than anyone imagined.
Hawk Eyes turned around.
He walked towards the rocks not far away.
A knife was leaning against there.
That was the Supreme Grade Sword he borrowed from Shanks.
Although it wasn't the Black Blade Yoru that had been with him for many years, it was still strong enough to withstand clashes between top-tier Great Swordsman.
Hawk Eyes reached out and gripped the hilt of the knife.
The blade slowly left its sheath.
He held the knife horizontally in front of him, the tip aimed at Tashigi.
Tashigi was about to step forward when Uchiha Xin raised his hand and blocked her.
"Wait a minute."
Tashigi stopped in her tracks.
Hawk Eyes stood opposite, his sword drawn, his gaze fixed on Uchiha Xin.
"You changed your mind?"
"No."
Uchiha Xin raised his hand and grabbed to his side.
The space rippled.
A massive Black Blade slowly emerged from it.
Cross-shaped blade.
Black Blade.
The blade is covered with red patterns.
It is one of the Twelve Supreme Grade Blades.
Black Blade Yoru.
Hawk Eyes tightened his grip on the knife instantly.
Since his last defeat, he had been prepared to lose Black Blade Yoru.
The swordsman was defeated by a stronger swordsman, his sword was taken from him, and he had nothing to say.
To get it back, I have to draw my sword again.
But he didn't expect that Uchiha Xin would take out the Black Blade Yoru before the duel began.
In the distance, the Red Hair Pirates also saw the sword.