Krieg's flagship was torn into three pieces like a rag, sinking to the bottom of the sea, the shattered wood and scrap metal silently testifying to Hawkeye's terrifying power under the sunlight.
As this scene concluded, the peculiar small boat slowly drifted towards the sea restaurant.
The cold gleam of the cross decoration on the bow pierced the heart of every witness, like an invisible sharp blade sending shivers down their spines.
Hawkeye Mihawk slowly stood up, his figure tall and slender, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.
He wore a wide-brimmed black hat adorned with bright red feathers, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, making it impossible to look him directly in the face.
Most striking was the giant sword on his back—the black blade "Yoru."
It was a weapon capable of intimidating all swordsmen, with a blade as thick as a door plank, its black surface radiating an icy aura.
The chefs of the sea restaurant all widened their eyes, staring in disbelief at the man standing on the small boat.
Their astonishment was beyond measure, and one of the chefs stammered, "That is... the world's greatest swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk!"
Another person spoke with a dry voice, "He's the one who sank all fifty ships of the Krieg Pirate Fleet that were sailing in the Grand Line!"
At this moment, Chef Zeff, with a solemn expression, walked out and interrupted the chatter of those around him.
His expression was extremely serious, his gaze fixed on Mihawk, as if recalling some unknown past.
He slowly said, "That man is no ordinary swordsman.
He is a being who stands at the pinnacle of swordsmanship; his name, whether in the Grand Line or the Four Seas, is enough to strike fear into anyone's heart."
The entire sea restaurant instantly fell silent, with only the sound of the wind and waves crashing.
Mihawk's boat drew closer, his hawk-like eyes scanning the sea restaurant and everyone around it.
At this moment, whether it was the people in the restaurant or Kai and his group on the distant Going Merry, all deeply felt the invisible pressure from the world's greatest swordsman.
As the Going Merry slowly approached the sea restaurant, Usopp dropped anchor, and Kai and his companions jumped onto the deck of the sea restaurant.
Kai and his group, who had just arrived, immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"Hey, hey! It's not safe here right now, you should leave quickly."
A young man in a black suit, still somewhat green, advised Kai and his companions.
He had short, curly golden hair that casually fell over his forehead, appearing both laid-back and elegant.
His hair covered his left eye, revealing only a clear and sharp right eye.
That gaze contained a certain profound steadiness, mixed with a hint of nonchalance.
His name was Sanji, a chef at the sea restaurant.
"We appreciate your kindness, but we came precisely for this!"
Kai declined Sanji's good intentions and led everyone towards Hawkeye.
"Eh?" Sanji was about to advise them again when he saw Nami behind Kai.
The vibrant and beautiful Nami instantly stunned Sanji, and his movements froze.
His gaze immediately became incredibly focused, as if there was nothing else in the world, only the beautiful young woman before him.
The next second, Sanji instantly ran to Nami's front.
"Ah! My beautiful lady!" Sanji knelt on one knee, holding one of Nami's hands in both of his, his face full of devotion and fervor.
His voice was full of affection, "It's very dangerous here, please allow me to stay by your side and protect you!"
Nami was slightly taken aback, looking at the golden-haired man who had suddenly appeared before her, then showed a curious and somewhat playful smile.
She gently withdrew her hand and said in a relaxed tone, "You're so enthusiastic, it makes it hard for me to refuse."
Sanji clutched his chest, as if struck by an arrow, and said with an enraptured expression:
"Oh, that voice, that smile, it's simply an angel descending to earth! You are my only goddess in this life!"
Kai, Luffy, Zoro, and the other customers nearby watched this scene speechless, Zoro even couldn't help but mutter, "What's wrong with this guy."
"Those pirates are not to be trifled with!" Kai looked at Krieg and his subordinate pirates, many images flashing through his mind.
Many of these pirates could serve as resources for Kai's Conqueror's Haki advancement.
"It's time to clear the field, Luffy!" Kai winked at Luffy.
"Got it!" Luffy responded, his eyes narrowing as he unleashed his still somewhat unrefined Conqueror's Haki.
After a few days of special training from Kai, Luffy, though unable to control it precisely, could now unleash and retract it at will.
An invisible aura suddenly erupted from Luffy, sweeping across the entire deck like a violent storm.
The originally clear white clouds in the sky suddenly became chaotic, rapidly scattering like torn cotton candy, revealing a deep blue sky.
Even a few seabirds were affected, directly falling into the sea.
Everyone in the sea restaurant, except for Chef Zeff, was knocked unconscious by the impact of Luffy's Conqueror's Haki, losing consciousness.
And the Krieg Pirate Fleet, from Captain Krieg and Gin down to the small fry, all succumbed without exception, losing consciousness.
Aside from Nami, Usopp, and Sanji, who was following Nami, all protected by Kai, there was no one left conscious.
"Interesting, I didn't expect to encounter someone with Conqueror's Haki in the weakest of seas, the East Blue!"
Hawkeye Mihawk, seeing Luffy among Kai's group unleash Conqueror's Haki, immediately became interested.
His figure flashed, instantly arriving on the deck of the sea restaurant.
Seeing Mihawk barely two zhang away, Zoro slowly stepped forward, holding his three swords, his gaze fixed on Hawkeye Mihawk like a torch.
"The promised moment... finally..."
Zoro's entire body exuded a fighting spirit, like a fierce beast poised to strike.
"I set sail to meet you!"
Hawkeye looked at Zoro and asked softly, "What is your goal?"
"The strongest!"
"Hmph! How foolish!" Hawkeye said with disdain.
"Then let's have a match!" Zoro's fighting spirit soared.
"A match? If you are a first-rate swordsman, you must surely see the gap in our strength,"
Hawkeye looked at Zoro and asked softly, "To dare to draw your sword against me, should I say you have courage, or are you ignorant?"
Zoro did not back down; he looked directly into Mihawk's eyes, his tone firm: "For my ambition, and for the promise to my dear friend!!"
Mihawk was expressionless, taking off the cross pendant from his chest; behind the pendant was a tiny dagger.
He drew the dagger and said faintly, "Sorry, I don't have a smaller blade than this!"
Zoro saw Mihawk's contemptuous expression, and his fighting spirit soared even higher.
"Oni Giri!" Zoro unleashed his Three-Sword Style Oni Giri, attacking Hawkeye.
Yet, to Zoro's disbelief, it was firmly blocked by the tip of Hawkeye's small knife.
Zoro exerted all his strength but could not advance an inch, while Hawkeye's body did not tremble in the slightest.
"How is this possible, how can there be such a huge gap!" Zoro's heart was shaken.
Although Zoro's physical fitness had greatly increased recently, and his strength had surged, at this moment he was facing the world's greatest swordsman.
Zoro launched a fierce attack in his unique Three-Sword Style stance.
His speed was as fast as lightning, and his blades cut through the air, producing bursts of whistling sounds.
However, Mihawk merely waved the small dagger in his hand with an understatement, easily deflecting every one of Zoro's attacks.
During the battle, Zoro constantly tried to break through, but always failed to touch Mihawk even slightly.
Mihawk's movements were both precise and elegant, each move filled with overwhelming power and aura.
His tiny dagger, however, was like an insurmountable mountain.
"A sword with only power has no strength!"
As he exchanged blows with Zoro, Hawkeye also admired Zoro's fundamentals; his physique was solid, making him a gifted prodigy.
He possessed the strength of a swordsman, yet had not reached the realm of a true swordsman.
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