Feeling Mihawk's powerful presence, Reno's blood was boiling!
Nami was stunned.
It was her first time seeing Reno's expression so serious.
No need for words, his actions spoke for themselves.
"You all wait here, I'll be right back." After instructing the women, Reno walked out of the restaurant.
The coffin boat docked, and Mihawk had already arrived at Baratie.
His hawk-like eyes were fixed on Krieg and Gin.
His secret must never be revealed.
Anyone who saw him paddle his boat with Black Sword Night must die.
His prestige cannot be diminished.
Krieg and Gin were truly going crazy.
A million grass mud horses ran through their minds.
Damn it!
Mihawk really chased them all the way from the Grand Line to the East Blue.
Isn't he tired?!
Does he really have to kill them all?!
Mihawk casually walked towards Krieg, his rhythmic footsteps like a death knell, signaling the countdown to their lives.
However, just then...
Mihawk suddenly stopped, raising an eyebrow.
He sensed a powerful fighting spirit directed at him.
"Who are you?!" Mihawk stared at Reno, uncharacteristically taking the initiative to speak.
Meeting Mihawk's sharp gaze, Reno calmly said, "Who I am isn't important. Since we've met, are you interested in a fight?!"
"Do you know who I am?!" Seeing Reno's challenge, Mihawk frowned slightly.
"Of course, I do." Reno shrugged, "World's Strongest Swordsman Dracule Mihawk."
"Then let's fight."
The chilling killing intent that enveloped Krieg dissipated, and Krieg, as if granted a great pardon, let out heavy breaths.
The pressure was too intense.
He declared that from now on he would only operate in the East Blue, and he wouldn't even pursue becoming the Pirate King; he'd leave that to someone else.
Reno held Wado Ichimonji, a wild red glint flashing in his eyes.
His tall physique erupted with a powerful aura.
"It seems another capable fellow has emerged in the East Blue."
Looking at the blade in Reno's hand and his steadily rising aura, Mihawk was slightly moved.
"Severing Wave!!!"
Reno attacked first, Wado Ichimonji swinging continuously, two golden sword beams piercing the night sky and shooting towards Mihawk.
"This move!" Mihawk's gaze sharpened.
Why does it feel so familiar?
Without time to think, Mihawk swung Black Sword Night, unleashing a basic attack.
The next instant, their Severing Wave collided in mid-air, a violent explosion echoing through the sky.
"A good Severing Wave, but not enough," Mihawk said expressionlessly.
As his words fell, Mihawk's figure suddenly vanished, Black Sword Night swiftly striking towards Reno.
"Comparing speed?!"
"You've met your match!"
A playful smirk tugged at the corner of Reno's mouth, and the next instant...
Mihawk's attack missed, his Observation Haki frantically warning him of danger from behind.
In the nick of time, Mihawk decisively activated Armament Haki, forming an indestructible Haki armor on his body.
The moment he enveloped himself, Wado Ichimonji had already struck Mihawk's back.
Amidst sparks, a metallic clang rang out.
His reaction speed is truly fast.
Reno secretly clicked his tongue.
One must know that he had just used instant movement; the moment Mihawk saw him disappear was also the instant Wado Ichimonji struck Mihawk's back.
Even so, Mihawk still managed to use Armament Haki.
Mihawk's pupils suddenly contracted, and for the first time, a hint of an unpleasant expression appeared on his face.
He quickly retreated, creating distance from Reno.
What kind of ability was that just now?!
Even Observation Haki couldn't keep up.
More precisely, Observation Haki did detect it, but just as he was about to react, Reno appeared in another location.
Reno vanished again.
Giving Mihawk no chance to remain surprised.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh
Instant movement unfolded, continuously changing over a dozen positions in the air within a second, while simultaneously unleashing dozens of golden Severing Wave.
Forming an impenetrable net of firepower, sealing off all of Mihawk's escape routes.
Mihawk's expression darkened; by the time he reacted, he was surrounded by incoming arc-shaped sword energy.
He had nowhere to dodge.
Mihawk was somewhat annoyed.
Black Sword Night continuously unleashed basic attacks, trying his best to destroy the incoming Severing Wave.
As for those he couldn't block, he simply endured them with Armament Haki.
Damn it, he had never fought such a frustrating battle.
Even Admiral Kizaru's Pika Pika no Mi had a discernible pattern.
But Reno's attack trajectory was completely random, without any pattern.
He could detect it, but he couldn't keep up.
Kizaru's instant movement is an exaggeration.
But Reno's is true instant movement.
Several arc-shaped sword energies slammed into Mihawk's back; although they didn't break through his Haki defense, under the powerful impact, Mihawk stumbled forward, almost falling flat on his face.
A powerful sword intent erupted from Mihawk, shedding all the force from his body.
Sword energy raged wildly, turning into a tangible force that carved sword marks into the ground.
He was truly enraged.
Even when facing the Yonko Shanks, he showed no fear.
Being put in such a predicament by an unknown brat—if word got out, he would lose all face.
It would be even more embarrassing than Krieg seeing him use Black Sword Night to paddle a boat.
He had to reclaim this dignity.
"Enraged out of shame?! Just as I wished!"
Reno's fighting spirit grew even stronger; he hadn't had enough fun yet.
Gaining so many powerful abilities in a short time, only through continuous battles could they truly integrate into one.
"Hahahahaha, Mihawk, let me give you a taste of infinite slashes!!!"
Reno laughed loudly, unleashing another killing move.
Continuously using instant movement while simultaneously performing swordsmanship would consume a lot of stamina.
But with the Healing-Healing Fruit,
all side effects were easily resolved.
The next scene was:
Clang, clang, clang!
Clang, clang, clang!
The clashing sounds of metal echoed throughout the night sky.
Mihawk's face grew increasingly grim as he endured Reno's dense, storm-like slashes.
Continuous and unending.
Just as he pinpointed Reno's location, in the next instant, his Observation Haki warned him from another spot.
How the hell was he supposed to fight like this?!!!
Mihawk went all out, his sword energy raging around him, and the Black Sword Night, which blurred with afterimages, destroyed most of the slashes.
But a small portion still struck his Haki armor.
Sparks flew from his body.
Anyone unaware would think he was blacksmithing.
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