"Hahaha! Good wine! Good wine! Victor, you're right. This wine, Red Star Erguotou, is really refreshing!"
After three rounds of drinking, the world's number one swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk, was finally conquered by Red Star Erguotou!
This wine might not be as elegant as red wine, but it was powerful and invigorating.
After drinking two boxes of Red Star Erguotou (12 bottles per box, each weighing one kilogram), Hawkeye even felt like he was back in his youth, diligently practicing swordplay.
In fact, Hawkeye was still pretty durable. After drinking a box of wine, Roronoa Zoro had already fallen asleep holding his wine box.
Even when Perona's negative ghost passed through him, he didn't react at all.
"Hawkeye, how's it going? Can you still drink?"
Victor downed a bottle of Red Star Erguotou in one gulp without hesitation.
His drinking prowess shocked Hawkeye, but it also silently drew them closer together.
By now, only Victor and Hawkeye were still awake on the deck.
Zoro had passed out holding a wine box, while Boa Hancock had taken Marguerite back to Titanic X early in the morning to continue their fun.
Perona, who had been bored lately, perked up when Marguerite mentioned the indoor swimming pools, clothing centers, and other facilities on the ship. She happily followed Hancock and the others.
Victor decided it was time to get down to business. Hawkeye… he's got it!
"I can't drink much? Are you kidding me? Keep drinking! My biggest hobby is fighting strong people constantly.
You, Victor, are a strong person in my eyes. Today's battle was thrilling! I haven't had a fight this good since that red-haired guy lost his arm!"
Perhaps the Erguotou was too strong, but the usually cold and taciturn Hawkeye started to speak more freely, showing real emotion.
"Fighting against the strong? Hawkeye! If I become stronger, will you fight me again?"
Victor's eyes burned with determination. Now that the atmosphere was set, he just needed to guide it slowly.
"Of course! Today's duel still has no winner. Next time, we must decide the victor!"
"Why don't you join my pirate crew? That way, we can fight anytime you want!"
Victor knew he couldn't beat around the bush with a top figure like Hawkeye.
Being direct was better than being seen through and looked down upon.
"What?! Join your pirate crew!?" Hawkeye froze, putting down the bottle he had just raised.
"Yes! Join my pirate crew!" Victor's eyes were firm and sincere, leaving no room for doubt.
"Why? I never plan to join any pirate crew!"
Hawkeye's aura suddenly became fierce, his sharp yellow eyes locked onto Victor.
He is asking! He is the world's number one swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk!
Even if Victor was a super rookie with a bounty of 2.1 billion berries for causing chaos in Marinford, he wasn't qualified to be Hawkeye's captain.
"Just because! I will be stronger than you!!"
Victor stared into Hawkeye's yellow eyes, a trace of lightning flickering in his gaze. He didn't dodge or evade the world's greatest swordsman's scrutiny.
Eagle Eyes stared at Victor. Victor stared back.
"Hahahahahahaha!"
After a long stare, Hawkeye suddenly laughed out loud, drinking the Erguotou and laughing freely.
"Hahaha! How about it, Hawkeye? Join my pirate crew and I'll give you Red Star Erguotou!"
"Hmm? Enough Erguotou! That's a good offer..."
For some reason, Hawkeye felt he might be starting to like Red Star Erguotou.
Seeing Hawkeye's reaction, Victor smiled secretly. He hadn't promised all the wine anyway. There were only 44 boxes left, plenty to satisfy Hawkeye.
"I can join your crew! But there are two conditions! If you can agree and follow them, I'll accept you!"
A sly glint flashed in Hawkeye's eyes.
"Tell me." Victor's heart sank slightly.
He wondered if Hawkeye would make any excessive demands. If it involved Hancock, Victor wouldn't be merciful.
"First, I've already agreed to train Roronoa, so even if I join your crew, I can't set sail immediately."
"No problem! I can agree to that!" Victor nodded immediately.
After all, the stage mission requirements of The Pirate Road were to be completed within two years, so he could accommodate Hawkeye's request.
"I'm not finished! In our next showdown within two years, you must defeat me completely!" Hawkeye's eyes radiated confidence.
He was the world's number one swordsman. Even a terrifying newcomer like Victor couldn't defeat him in two years.
"Next duel within two years? Sure! I agree. Now, tell me your second condition."
"The second condition is that you leave all remaining Red Star Erguotou to me!"
Hawkeye glanced at the remaining 44 boxes of Red Star Erguotou and revealed his true intention.
"Hahaha! No problem! We'll be partners from now on, and any leftover Erguotou is yours..."
Victor smiled. He just wanted Hawkeye to satisfy his unfulfilled desires!
Then they started a wine competition. Victor alone drank ten boxes of Red Star Erguotou!
Hawkeye was furious. He had planned to send some boxes to Red Hair to show off…
After more than eighty days of drinking, Hawkeye finally returned on the back of the awakened Zoro.
Victor had consumed 13 boxes of Red Star Erguotou and felt slightly dizzy.
He stumbled as he entered Titanic X, immediately looking for Hancock. Finally, he saw the world's most beautiful woman by the swimming pool.
Hancock wore a tight red swimsuit, perfectly outlining her figure. Even the image of a lotus emerging from the water wouldn't do it justice.
All Victor could think: It's absolutely breathtaking…
There was a trace of blood on his lips. It was unclear whether it was from drinking too much or sheer excitement.
"Husband, why did you drink so much? Where's Hawkeye? I'm going to kill him!"
Hancock's face was full of worry as she held Victor.
"It's okay, Hancock, just comfort me!"
"How can I comfort you?"
"Come lets practice some new moves!"
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