As for Dracule Mihawk, the opponent known as the World's Greatest Swordsman.
Even if he doesn't personally challenge him, Bai Yu will find an opportunity to fight him.
That's one of the few opponents on this vast ocean worth fighting.
The thought that Dracule Mihawk had now come to him of his own accord was quite daunting.
Bai Yu's smile grew increasingly bloodthirsty.
However, in the original comics, Dracule Mihawk's combat strength remains unknown.
Bai Yu's main body is now 60% unlocked.
With the blessing of the Eight Gates Released, one's strength will experience an explosive increase.
However, whether Hawk-Eye can be completely suppressed without opening the Eighth Gate remains to be seen.
At the same time, Bai Yu knew that Dracule Mihawk, who had always been aloof, might not become a pawn of the Five Elders.
However, this does not mean that the Five Elders will not take action at this critical juncture.
Therefore, finding more worthy opponents to challenge and improving one's skills would be a good option going forward.
Most importantly, this is the pinnacle of swordsmanship.
Bai Yu, on the contrary, hoped that the outcome would be decided solely through swordplay.
Perhaps this is the spirit of a swordsman.
Seeing Bai Yu, who seemed completely unfazed by the challenge from the World's Greatest Swordsman, Yamakaji gave a helpless, bitter smile.
This is a classic case of the emperor not being worried while the eunuch is.
Even the person being challenged isn't worried.
Why are these onlookers worrying about nothing?
Boom!
The sound of exploding shells suddenly came from afar.
Bai Yu raised an eyebrow, and his Observation Haki surged forth like a tidal wave.
It instantly covered most of the Sabaody Archipelago.
" Admiral Bai Yu, the Sabaody Archipelago is a crucial springboard for pirates heading to the New World, and battles frequently occur there. I'll send someone to check it out now. Do you need to return to Marine Headquarters first?"
Yamakaji glanced around, then looked in the direction of Island Number One, and couldn't help but ask.
On the way there, given Bai Yu's ability to cause trouble...
As the Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Sengoku repeatedly emphasized that Bai Yu should return to headquarters immediately once he had completed the Shichibukai assessment.
The sudden challenge from the World's Greatest Swordsman had already made Yamakaji's eyebrows twitch slightly.
Now, another shelling sound erupts.
This gave Yamakaji a strange sense of unease.
These omens are perhaps not so much a coincidence in the world.
However, Yamakaji dares not take this risk lightly.
"No, there seems to be something fun over there. I'll go check it out first. You can handle Old Master Sengoku."
Bai Yu grinned bloodthirstyly, casually pulled out a bottle of strong liquor, took a swig, and quickly rushed towards the shelling site.
The sudden turn of events immediately put everyone on edge.
Seeing the two giants, they quickly followed. After exchanging a glance, Yamakaji and Gion smiled wryly and followed as well.
Island No. 12 is not far from Island No. 1.
Compared to the abandoned Island Twelve, Island One is the most prosperous place in terms of commerce.
The Donquixote Family's human trafficking operation was based on Island One.
Unfortunately, with the downfall of the Donquixote Family by Bai Yu, the entire business system also underwent tremendous changes.
Of course, none of this mattered much to Bai Yu.
At a rapid pace, Bai Yu appeared in front of No. 1 Commercial Street in just two or three minutes.
However, the usual throngs of tourists and merchants were now kneeling on the ground.
Many people even buried their heads in their knees.
The common people, in particular, were trembling with fear.
They were afraid that they might be targeted if they weren't careful.
It could be said that hundreds of people lined the street to welcome them.
The premise is that one can ignore the fearful and oppressive atmosphere in the room.
" Admiral Bai Yu, what exactly is going on?"
Yamakaji and Gion appeared behind Bai Yu.
Seeing this bizarre scene before him, he was first stunned, then his expression changed drastically.
In particular, upon seeing the figure sitting cross-legged on the back of a fish-giant at the end of the road—a giant wearing an explosive necklace, standing seven or eight meters tall, crawling on the ground on all fours—Both Yamakaji and Gion's expressions instantly became unnatural.
That's Celestial Dragons!
Claiming to be the creator of the world, possessing so-called privileges beyond humanity.
Normally, he is always active in the Holy Land Mary Geoise.
They only appear outside on very rare occasions.
However, every time it appears, it causes a huge sensation wherever it goes.
All of this stems from the term " Celestial Dragons ".
Now, this esteemed Celestial Dragons has suddenly appeared here.
This undoubtedly gave Yamakaji a bad feeling, as if an invisible hand was gripping his heart.
"Hehehe, weren't you going to run away? Why aren't you running anymore?"
The Celestial Dragons, wearing a fishbowl-shaped hat, a spacesuit-like garment, and a snotty nose, raised his flint pistol, pointed it at a figure at the end of the street, and smiled knowingly.
Standing behind him was Spandam, the current leader of CP9, wearing a mask, along with several figures in suits.
If Bai Yu remembers correctly, they should be the members of CP9, known as the strongest in history.
As for the person they were chasing, it turned out to be a girl wearing a black tank top and with short, light blue hair.
He was struck in the shoulder by a flintlock bullet, and his clothes were already stained red with blood.
Around her neck was a necklace that had exploded.
"A human? Celestial Dragons has taken a liking to a human?"
Gion paused, looking somewhat surprised.
"Rumor has it they have a peculiar collecting hobby, so why would they take a liking to an ordinary girl?"
The existence of the Celestial Dragons was somewhat unfamiliar to Gion.
However, I've never seen a pig run, but I've eaten pork.
Gion knew a little about the lifestyle of the Celestial Dragons.
"This is a mermaid, but her fate is a bit cruel; she still can't escape becoming a commodity for human traffickers."
Bai Yu took a swig of strong liquor and quickly realized who this somewhat familiar figure was.
If I remember correctly, she should be the mermaid Camie who was captured by human traffickers in the original story.
He thought that his intrusion would destroy the Donquixote Family.
It will slightly alter the tragic fate of this mermaid.
It seems that Camie still can't overcome the pitfalls in her life.
They still fell into the hands of human traffickers.
However, this time, Luffy and his crew were not there to show their loyalty.
Bai Yu really wanted to know who else would be willing to get involved in this mess.
Mermaid?
Gion paused for a moment, then said.
"Aren't those residents of Fish-Man Island? I heard they're also World Government Member States."
How could it have become a commodity for human traffickers?