One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 137 Everything Was Arranged Clearly

Being alone and uninterested in anything other than swordsmanship, Mihawk was also restricted by his lack of access to information.

He only cares about opponents with strong swordsmanship. He has no interest in the title of Pirate King or the One Piece. Although he was branded a pirate for attacking a recruit's warship, his life remains the same.

Every day, he still sails his ghost boat, searching for adversaries at sea.

Having learned from past mistakes, when sparring with the female swordsman, he thoughtfully asked: "Is this a special time?"

After a brief pause, the other party began to hurl insults, and then went on a rampage.

However, Mihawk still won the final victory.

After asking the question, the other party's outstanding performance made him think that perhaps the question was still necessary.

After sparring, the lone swordsman planned to continue his voyage, but a small incident occurred.

“Brubrubrubrubru…”

The Den Den Mushi rang.

To be honest, Mihawk didn't want to answer. He was a loner, and there was only one person who knew his number: Shanks.

Although he acknowledged the other party's strength, his eccentric behavior always made him feel ashamed, and this guy always liked to tease him.

Compared to Shanks, Mihawk is hardly a man of words.

Furthermore, Shanks is a guy who likes to talk at length, which Mihawk finds a bit overwhelming.

However, Mihawk didn't want to answer, but the other side wouldn't give up. Finally, the continuous "bluish" sound broke through Mihawk's defenses, and he finally answered the Den Den Mushi.

"Ah, Mihawk, you don't mean you don't want to answer my call, do you!" The Den Den Mushi immediately simulated Shanks' smiling face.

Mihawk: "..." Silence is the best answer.

However, Shanks' call this time was serious, not just a casual chat or some nonsense.

"Although I shouldn't interfere in your affairs, do you have any dealings with the Navy?"

"What?" Mihawk's eyes showed a rare look of confusion.

……

"So, the name you gave at the time was Jolacol Mihawk."

“That’s right. After all, I was wearing a mask and a protective suit at the time. When Quinn asked me for my name, I just made up a name to fool him,” Roman said to the Sengoku general.

Sengoku's expression was initially serious, but gradually relaxed.

Although it was undignified to involve "Hawkeye" in the war, Roman's approach was extremely rational.

Roman is still very young, and it's inevitable that he will become a thorn in the side of pirates. But if the blame is shifted to someone else, then Mihawk will be the one in trouble.

This skill of killing without bloodshed, using someone else to do the dirty work, is somewhat reminiscent of his style, cough cough...

"Sengoku, you've corrupted such a good child! Why is he always playing all sorts of tricks? Is he going to inherit your cunning and shrewdness?" Garp, who had just woken up, overheard their conversation and instantly understood the intricacies of the situation.

Roman always felt that Karp wasn't stupid at all; at most, he was a bit eccentric, and could be considered wise in a foolish way.

"Nonsense." Zhan Guo blushed, feeling a little embarrassed that his old friend had exposed his true nature on the spot.

"Didn't you used to worry that Whitebeard would cause trouble for the Navy, so you specifically used some pirates to attack his crew?"

Oh, so even generals from the Warring States period did that.

"Shut up, Garp."

However, he still had to maintain his composure as a general, so he cleared his throat and asked Roman, "Do you have some other plans in mind for impersonating Mihawk?"

Roman was clever; seeing the slightly cunning look in her eyes, Sengoku knew she might have a backup plan.

"Admiral Sengoku, do you think Mihawk is suitable to become a Shichibukai?"

……

"You mean, there are rumors circulating that I accepted the title of Shichibukai?"

"Yes."

When Shanks first heard the news, he thought it was impossible, but after careful consideration, he realized that it might really be possible. After all, for Mihawk, the advantages of being a Shichibukai were not advantages, but the disadvantages were not disadvantages either.

The title of Shichibukai signifies that pirates can legally plunder, and the Navy cannot arrest them. Furthermore, those who accept this title can make deals with the World Government.

For world governments, once you start negotiating terms, there are practically no terms at all.

However, Hawkeye never cared about legal looting.

He has even less to say to the World Government.

In short, he has no need of the world government and no requirements for the navy.

Moreover, the Seven Warlords of the Sea are only superficially impressive; they are neither truly military nor truly thieves, and are unacceptable to both the Navy and the pirates.

However, this is not a drawback for Mihawk, because he never considered himself a righteous navy officer or a pirate chasing treasure; he was simply a swordsman.

If the World Government were to offer to make Mihawk's swordsmanship superior, or to find him a skilled swordsman, it would be difficult for Mihawk to remain unmoved.

……

Why do you want to choose him?

The Warring States period was puzzled.

According to Mihawk's understanding, he is worthy of the title of Shichibukai, because according to reliable sources, he and Shanks, who is famous throughout the sea, are almost evenly matched in swordsmanship. So why choose him?

However, Sengoku thought for a moment, why not choose him?

The title of Shichibukai was largely the idea of ​​the World Government. Although Sengoku was loyal to the World Government, he was not fond of the system in private.

"Legal plunder" is not a nice word; it only emboldens pirates.

The World Government's original intention was to show the world that even renowned pirates must bow before them, and to use their fame to intimidate other pirates.

But pirates are just too uncontrollable.

Crocodile, nicknamed "The Crocodile," who has been staying in Alabasta, may seem docile, but Sengoku knows that the crocodile who once dared to challenge Whitebeard will not remain docile forever. Given the opportunity, he will always bare his fangs and devour his own flesh.

However, as long as it doesn't go too far, the navy can't interfere.

The reason for choosing Mihawk is that Mihawk is not fond of killing and plundering.

But this doesn't mean Mihawk was a merciful guy; in some ways, he was quite brutal.

But compared to other pirates, he was much better. Besides, he was all alone.

Between two evils, choose the lesser.

He had enough prestige and caused relatively little harm.

"The main reason for choosing him is for the sake of the common people. The title of Shichibukai means that there are seven evil pirates who cannot be punished by justice. So for the happiness of more people, he is a good choice."

Roman thought helplessly, "Those swordsmen are going to be in trouble."

However, this is on the premise that Mihawk can withstand the Beasts Pirates' retaliation.

Doflamingo is terrified of Kaido.