The Konoha Pirates are a muddy mess.
Mihawk willingly jumped in, so he can't blame the water for being too dirty and soiling his clothes. If he doesn't want to maintain his dignity, then someone else will have to do it for him.
"Given a choice, why did you actually choose it?"
Asura Path: Sasori's voice was somewhat eerie and cold: "You boarded the ship, did the deed, took the benefits, and when you disembarked, you thought you forgot everything that happened onboard, still the world's number one Sword Master, so what do you think of this ship?"
"..."
Mihawk couldn't help but twitch his forehead.
If he had known earlier, after meeting the Straw Hat boy and Roronoa Zoro, those two little guys, he should have directly returned to the Grand Line instead of developing a damn curiosity…
Besides…
These words sounded a bit odd…
This ship isn't just a mess of a place, is it?
"Just take what was given to you honestly."
Asura Path: Sasori's voice remained cold, yet carried a tone of superiority, his gaze fell on the others present: "If this guy still doesn't behave, then just kill him and use Reanimation Jutsu to control his soul…"
"..."
Orochimaru and Senju Tobirama simultaneously raised their eyes.
These two were watching Mihawk's expression, seemingly hoping this man would say something defiant so they could gain a powerful combat force.
"Hmph…"
Uchiha Madara chuckled, glanced at Mihawk, and was willing to offer a few more words of persuasion: "Since that guy gave you some power, just take it honestly. After all, it's not bad for you, he's not a bad person…"
"..."
Mihawk glanced at the black mark on his arm.
Mihawk didn't quite understand what this Curse Seal was, but he could feel that he could draw power from it, and even enhance the Haki within him.
Mihawk looked again at Asura Path: Sasori, this red-haired boy had a youthful face, didn't really look like a bad person, just showed no expression when speaking.
Red-haired people…
Shouldn't be bad people, right?
"Feel a little fortunate…"
Senju Tobirama looked at Hawkeye Mihawk, reminiscing their past: "At least that guy will tell you what he wants you to do at this time…"
"Listening to him, nothing will go wrong."
Senju Hashirama also spoke, trying to reassure Mihawk with a smile: "We've had quite a pleasant time together…"
This chef…
Really has impressive skills!
It's just a pity that at this moment, Mihawk is unlikely to stay on as a chef. He originally wanted to head to the New World to chat with his good friend Red-haired Shanks.
Mihawk left the Konoha Pirates, taking a new coffin-shaped boat crafted for him by Senju Hashirama, aiming to reach the Grand Line.
Before leaving, Mihawk left an Eternal Pose of the Grand Line's Kuraigana Island, hoping for a day their group could reunite: "Hope next time we meet, we can spar in Kenjutsu…"
"On your way back, don't go through the Windless Zone."
"You can take the route through Log Town and Inverted Mountain…"
Asura Path: Sasori mentioned casually while bidding farewell: "Within these days, an Admiral should be heading there, seems there will be some excitement…"
"!!!"
Mihawk's gaze suddenly turned serious!
Why would an Admiral be heading to the East Sea?
No…
They killed a Heavenly Celestial Dragon…
Of course, an Admiral would be coming, and I am one of the culprits. Could they force me to join Admiral-level battles?
However…
This was purely Mihawk overthinking it.
Because the Navy Headquarters wasn't interested in his matters.
Mihawk sailed his coffin-shaped boat towards Log Town, sending the contents of a Scroll to a News Bird along the way; he opened and glanced at its contents, feeling a tinge of surprise.
"Buggy…"
After reading the Scroll's contents, Mihawk frowned slightly: "That guy was once an intern pirate on Pirate King Gol D. Roger's ship, just like Shanks, and even saw Roger's execution with me twenty years ago…"
This kind of person…
Doesn't seem like an insignificant figure!
Mihawk's curiosity grew further, thinking about visiting Log Town, and also wanting to find Red-haired Shanks to get a clear answer.
Grand Line.
Navy Headquarters Base, Marineford.
The conference room here was filled with people, headed by Admiral Sengoku the Buddha himself, including several Vice Admirals of the Navy Headquarters, and even an Admiral.
"I think you all are aware of this news already…"
Sengoku the Buddha looked at those present, pulling out a Wanted Order and tossing it onto the table: "Heavenly Celestial Dragon Saint Mjosgard was assassinated and killed while visiting the East Sea, an unprecedented heinous event. I have received orders from the World Government for Kuzan to head to the East Sea…"
"I'm going as well!"
A gray-haired old man smirked, completely unfazed by the Celestial's death, only wanting to take the chance to visit his hometown again.
"Garp, sit there and stay put!"