One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 68 Don't trust the enemy's chapters!

Because Mihawk angered Zephyr, Zephyr immediately reported Mihawk's misdeeds and strongly demanded that Mihawk be classified as a pirate.

Zephyr, who had served as an admiral and chief instructor, carried significantly more weight than Sakazuki and his hawkish associates. The doves no longer insisted on this, so Mihawk's bounty was quickly issued and sent to various naval branches along with other newly issued bounties.

Zefa also recorded Roman's "heroism." Even though it was a real battle, it was ultimately a form of assessment. Zefa would score each person based on their performance.

Don't underestimate this. In the future, the rank you will be awarded will depend heavily on Teacher Zephyr's evaluation. Even if it's already confirmed that Roman will work under Kuzan, she will still need Zephyr's approval.

However, for now, Roman just needs to recover from his injury.

The Supreme Grade Sword, still Mihawk's Supreme Grade Sword, its touch on the body is truly unpleasant.

If she had reacted any slower, Mihawk could have cut off her left hand. Although in this world, disability doesn't seem to affect strength, like Shanks, who is still a top-tier fighter despite his disability, Roman still thinks it's better to have a complete body.

She finally understood why those who dueled with Mihawk either died or were seriously injured. He was truly aiming to kill you, but even if he died at the hands of his opponent, he wouldn't have any complaints.

But why didn't he encounter any tough opponents?

Although there aren't many people stronger than Mihawk, that's the future. Most of the top combatants now could easily defeat him, so why doesn't he get defeated?

Roman thought it over and over, and seemed to understand a little.

What incredible luck!

Big Mom's strength lies in physical combat and Haki, while Kaido and Whitebeard's strengths lie in Devil Fruits and Haki. Although all three can fight with swords, they are not swordsmen in the strict sense.

The three future admirals will also primarily follow the path of Devil Fruits combined with Haki.

Zephyr and Garp are also representatives of physical combat.

Oden is dead.

Shanks is not as old as him now, and he later lost his left arm in an accident. The current Gion is also not mature enough.

And then, he himself will become the greatest swordsman in the future.

Depend on! ! !

unlucky.

Roman, upon thinking about this, didn't know whether to marvel at his luck or be jealous of him.

No wonder he was willing to train Zoro and implement the "wolf-raising plan" later on. It seems that he was really lonely to a certain extent because he was invincible. He both hoped that someone would defeat him and arrogantly believed that no one could surpass him in swordsmanship.

He was practically born to wield a sword.

After sighing for a while, Roman chose to lie down on his soft little bed.

Although she was very tired and unlucky, she didn't come away empty-handed.

During their duel, Mihawk gained a deeper understanding of swordsmanship, as did she.

In fact, she was trying to merge her thoughts with those of the knife, to see herself as the knife in her hand.

They are born as weapons, but we are born as human beings. So, would direct combat without any thought allow us to reach a higher level?

Roman hesitated about this path, after all, it was also very dangerous, just like before when she failed to suppress Mihawk and almost got seriously injured.

No rush, I have plenty of time and room to grow.

However, his swimming skills could be practiced more; they should be useful against Devil Fruit users.

Even if they could fight back, they have a natural fear of water. If their sword energy could control more water, then at least in naval battles, ordinary Devil Fruit users would be at a disadvantage.

This is also a good path.

……

“Brubru…”

"Ah, Mihawk, I saw your bounty poster. Looks like you really caused a ruckus. Did you attack another warship? I kept my word. Want to board my ship? I'll throw you the biggest banquet ever." Shanks dialed Mihawk's Den Den Mushi immediately after seeing the newly released bounty poster this morning.

"...No need...I have no such intention..." The Den Den Mushi still transmitted a cold voice.

However, Shanks still keenly noticed the problem: "What's wrong? You look very tired. Are you being chased?"

There was an eerie silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi: "No."

It seemed to have hit a nerve, Shanks keenly sensed.

Unfortunately, Mihawk usually has a poker face, making it difficult to tell what he's thinking. Even though Den Den Mushi can simulate subtle expressions, Shanks simply can't tell.

In fact, Mihawk was not being hunted down; even if the Navy were incredibly fast, they couldn't have reached that level of speed.

He was quite tired because the boat was broken, and after swimming for a day and a night, he finally reached a small island inhabited by people.

The weather on the Grand Line seems to be made for killing, and the still young Mihawk has suffered quite a bit.

It must be said that Sieg's seemingly childish act of revenge was quite successful.

Of course, he wouldn't tell Shanks this. He was certain that if he did, the entire Grand Line would know by tomorrow.

"So, what did you do?" Shanks changed the subject.

"It should be considered an attack on naval cadets."

"No wonder they put a bounty on your head; you've completely crossed the Navy's bottom line."

If the navy can laugh off such a heinous incident as attacking a recruit who is still a child, then the maritime hegemon will be replaced tomorrow.

"You'd be interested in those newcomers? No, did they offend you? I'm telling you, you should probably tone down your temper. Even if they disturbed your sleep, you shouldn't just resort to violence." Shanks considered himself quite knowledgeable about Mihawk.

"No, it was when we were chasing those guys we ran into a warship, and there just happened to be a bunch of new recruits on board."

"Well, you're really unlucky, huh? You seem a little happy. Did something good happen?" This time, it wasn't Shanks who noticed, but the Den Den Mushi's lips curled up slightly.

"I encountered a guy who was pretty strong, and we fought, but due to an accident, the fight didn't end."

"A guy who can fight you? He's not bad. Which headquarters officer is he?"

Mihawk recalled that youthful face and the neat marine uniform, and denied it, saying, "No, it should be a recruit."

"Huh? A new recruit? He's already strong enough to fight you? Could you be mistaken?"

"She looks to be under 15, definitely a new recruit. And she's not wearing a cloak either," Mihawk said after a moment's thought.

"real or fake?"

Shanks couldn't help but recall himself before he was 15 years old, when he basically lived under the captain's wing. He must have had some strength, but compared to now, he could probably beat 100 of his past self without even breaking a sweat.

The fact that she has gained Mihawk's approval shows that her potential is extraordinary.

"Do you know the name now? Maybe I'll meet it again someday."

"Sig, Sig of the East Sea."