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Chapter 1422: Mihawk VS Longinus!
Wano Island.
The Flower Capital beneath the blue sky and white clouds.
The scent of spring always filled the entire city.
The fragrance of pink and white cherry blossoms permeated every corner of the air.
People walking the streets could smell the rich floral scent with a deep breath.
The magnificent General's Castle Tower stood atop the giant tree, with the towering Mount Fuji behind it as a background.
Inside the banquet hall on the top floor of Shogun Castle, Mihawk was hosting Shanks.
Gion, wearing a pink kimono, sat quietly beside him, listening to their conversation and occasionally refilling her husband's drink and adding food.
Sitting beside Shanks were Qin Su and Susanoo, who had just finished participating in the Top 100 Competition.
As for Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, he had gone to Nine-Tails Island to catch up with Kurama.
"I'm very happy that you've come to understand."
Mihawk's face broke into a smile of delight after hearing Shanks' thoughts.
'The most important thing is to protect everything we have now, rather than pursuing the truth of history and excessively demanding absolute freedom. The current World Government is also worth serving. As for Captain Roger's dream, I will atone for it in the Netherworld after I die!'
Listen, that's what Shanks just said to him.
He's truly come to his senses!
"Yes, I've understood. I don't want to be a bystander anymore." Shanks nodded, then gave a bitter smile. "It's just that I don't know if Lord Imu will allow me to return, or if he's willing to use me..."
Mihawk remained silent, as he couldn't guarantee what Imu's attitude would be.
After all, Shanks had left the Land of the Gods without permission before.
However...
"Lord Imu must know about your matters in the Adventurer's Guild. Since you are safe and sound now, it means he doesn't have too much ill will towards you. Besides, didn't Doflamingo say that Lord Imu is willing to see you?"
Mihawk's words seemed like comfort, but they also held reason.
Shanks knew this too, but then Mihawk continued, "This time, I'll go with you. It just so happens that I haven't seen Lord Imu in a long time either."
This deeply moved Shanks. Mihawk truly considered him a friend.
"Can I go too? I also want to see Stussy," Gion asked softly.
Mihawk nodded in agreement. "Okay."
"Excuse me, who is Lord Imu?" At this moment, Qin Su, who was beside Shanks, asked curiously.
Mihawk and Shanks exchanged glances, and the former finally shook his head, saying, "It's not suitable for you to know yet."
Qin Su behaved very obediently and politely after hearing this, and did not continue to press for the reason.
The next morning.
Mihawk, Shanks, Gion, Qin Su, and Susanoo, the five of them, saw Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, who had rushed back in time, in front of the medium Star Gate guarded by numerous ninja.
"Yo, how was it? Were you happy to see your old friend?" Shanks greeted.
"It was alright. He just told me that he doesn't want to be a Tailed Beast anymore, he wants to be a human, and he wants to have children with a white fox..."
Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, who had shrunk his body size to three meters, said in a muffled voice with a strange expression.
"Uh..." Shanks opened his mouth, unsure what to say.
"So the Nine-Tails of the Ninja World has decided to eat the Human-Human Fruit?" Mihawk spoke.
"You know about this?" Shanks turned his gaze, only to see Mihawk nodding. "Mr. Shen He occasionally invites me for tea, and during that time, he mentioned Hong Lian and Kurama."
"Alright." Shanks didn't know Shen He, Hong Lian, or Nine-Tails, so he just looked at Gyuki again. "What about you? Do you also want to be a human?"
Gyuki shook his head repeatedly. "No, things are good as they are now. Besides, I like swimming in the sea."
Since he said so, Shanks naturally had no opinion.
Immediately, the five people and one beast walked into the Star Gate under the gaze of the ninja.
Originally, with Mihawk's identity, he should have been accompanied by a large number of Holy Land Garrison, Cipher Pol, and even swordsmen from Master Yudao.
But he didn't like such a display and directly refused these arrangements.
Everyone instantly arrived at Rouran of the Ninja World through the Star Gate.
Soon, they saw a large group of knights from the Holy Land Garrison, wearing armor and holding spears, at the exit.
Not far away, they could also see a white airship floating in mid-air, with the golden Heavenly Soaring Dragon's Hoof printed on its side, indicating that it specifically served the Celestial Dragons.
"Welcome, the esteemed Saint Mihawk and Saint Shanks, to the Ninja World!"
Stussy, stepping in high heels, walked forward with a smiling face. Then she looked at Gion. "Long time no see. To be honest, I never expected you to marry Saint Mihawk. What good fortune!"
Although Gion's cheeks were flushed, she faced Stussy's praise openly and generously.
"Highness Qin Su, Lord Imu has already had the Supreme Imperial Arm placed in the Land of Demons. Next, you just need to follow them to the location, and you can try to control the Supreme Imperial Arm and fully experiment with its strength."
Stussy finally looked at Qin Su and Susanoo and smiled.
At the same time, a man in black wearing a suit walked out from behind her.
"Please follow me, both of you." After speaking, the person didn't wait for their permission.
He turned and walked towards another airship that was much smaller and not as lavishly decorated.
Qin Su didn't mind. After greeting Mihawk, Shanks, and the others, he quickly followed with Susanoo.
His heart was now only focused on the Supreme Imperial Arm.
A moment later, Mihawk and the others also followed Stussy onto the 'Celestial Dragon airship' and quickly flew towards the airspace where Noah's Ark was located.
"Huh, are we leaving the continent?"
Gion was a little surprised to notice the sea gradually appearing below the airship.
Stussy smiled. "Yes, this Ninja World has another continent, named Regal Continent. Rouran and the Shinobi Sect are currently developing it."
"I see..." Gion nodded, then changed the subject. "Tell me, how have you been doing on Noah's Ark these past few years?"
Time flowed like sand slipping through fingers, carried away by the wind, in the casual chat between the two women and Shanks' uneasy mood.
Several hours later, the airship, which had already entered the Regal Continent, finally arrived at a certain high altitude.
Mihawk, Shanks, and Gion, who had returned to the deck, found a huge invisible gate appearing out of thin air not far away, simultaneously revealing the eerie green glow of the dimensional space within.
When the pure white airship passed through successfully, the air door quickly closed, restoring the original blue sky and white clouds.
"This... this is..."
Shanks, who had come to the front deck of Noah's Ark, stared dumbfounded at the exceptionally magnificent and unbelievably spectacular giant ship tower before him.
Especially the huge Golden Belfry, which looked incredibly familiar to him.
Wasn't that the one he saw on Sky Island when he was with the Roger Pirates back then...
At this moment, a white-haired man about three meters tall, with a robust physique, greenish-blue facial skin with dark blue horizontal stripes, exuding astonishing aura, strode towards the crowd and stared directly at Shanks.
"Kukulkan, is something wrong?" Stussy asked in astonishment.
"Lord Imu's order, Saint Mihawk and Madam Gion can proceed directly to the fifth floor, but Saint Shanks needs to endure my attack for one day."
Kukulkan said in a deep voice, "If he fails, he will be sent back to Mary Geoise and forbidden from stepping out of the Land of the Gods for half a step for the rest of his life. Otherwise, all members of the Holy Knights will be executed!"
Mihawk and Shanks' hearts sank. They didn't expect to encounter such a test.
At the same time, they began to seriously examine Kukulkan. Just judging from his aura, he had definitely reached Vice Admiral level combat power.
As for the current Shanks, due to wasting many years before and not experiencing any fierce battles, his strength had stagnated for a long time.
He could barely defeat Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, now, and was far behind Mihawk.
And Stussy knew Kukulkan well.
This was a giant python whose main body was several kilometers long, known as the Lord of the Sky.
With such a massive volume shrunk to the current body size under the effect of the Human-Human Fruit, one could imagine how terrifying his physical strength was!
Furthermore, because he had a human form, he could cultivate Haki.
In the countless sparring sessions with the Giant God Soldiers over the past few years, his Haki had long been tempered to a very high level.
And in terms of martial arts.
Although Kukulkan could not go to the Star Pressure Palace, Imu still had a small gravity training room specially set up for him inside the Golden Belfry.
He also arranged for an expert from CP0 to be responsible for teaching him Life Return and Six Styles Profound Meaning.
All in all, although he was Imu's 'pet', or rather, the 'Guardian Divine Beast' of Noah's Ark.
But his strength was truly very strong, definitely reaching the level of the Giant God Soldiers!
"Shanks, I'll help you!" Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, immediately said.
"This..." Shanks hesitated.
"Okay, as long as you admit that you are Saint Shanks' Familiar."
'Familiar' has a broader coverage.
So the World Government officially unified Summoned Beasts, and even Humanoid Imperial Arms like Susanoo, calling them all 'Familiar'.
Of course, individuals can also use their own habitual names in private.
"No, Gyuki is my partner, I'll do it myself..." Shanks immediately shook his head.
But the next second, he heard Gyuki say in a deep voice, "Yes, I am his Summoned Beast, and I can also be a Familiar!"
For him, it didn't matter what he was called; he could even be called not human.
He only knew that Shanks was the friend who took him on a lap around the world.
Now, even if he were asked to be sealed inside Shanks' body, he would probably only consider it for a moment.
"Since that's the case, you stay too," Kukulkan's mouth curled up.
"Gyuki..." Shanks was incredibly moved.
"No need to say more. I'm worried that the upcoming combat will cause destruction to this place."
Gyuki shook his head, signaling him not to be so sentimental, and at the same time, he scanned the area, examining the extremely wide ship head deck.
However wide it was, it was still a wooden ship. He didn't think it could withstand his strength, and the Tailed Beast Bomb that might be used.
"No need to worry. This Noah's Ark is blessed with Lord Imu's strength. You can fight with full strength," Kukulkan said indifferently.
He and Dorry, the Thunder Giant, fought for a long time without causing any damage. How could Shanks and Gyuki possibly do so?
"Good luck..."
Since things had come to this, Mihawk could only give Shanks a blessing.
Immediately, he and Gion followed Stussy towards the main gate of the ship tower in the distance.
He believed that Shanks would pass the test and become a man standing shoulder to shoulder with him.
"Are you ready?"
Kukulkan waited for them to walk away, then asked Shanks, who had already drawn Griffon, and Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, who had restored his body size to its original size and was crouching behind the former.
"Come on!"
Shanks shouted loudly to cheer himself and Gyuki on.
The next second, air current exploded, and Kukulkan instantly appeared before the two.
Before Shanks could react, that Gyuki, who was fifty to sixty meters tall and could be called a colossus, was kicked flying by a supersonic whip kick.
Shanks subconsciously swung his blade to cut, but only struck a phantom image that dissipated with the wind.
And Kukulkan appeared behind him, causing Shanks' expression to instantly freeze.
"It seems the next day will be quite long for you, Saint Shanks..."
In an instant, the leg shadow reappeared, and evil waves emptied the air.
Surrounded by thick sonic boom mist, Shanks was sent flying backward like a cannonball, until he heavily crashed against the wall of the Golden Belfry.
Such a huge commotion caused Mihawk and Gion, who had already reached the main gate of the ship tower, to subconsciously turn their heads to look.
"Are they really okay?" Gion asked worriedly.
"We can only trust him now."
Mihawk glanced at Shanks, who immediately rushed towards Kukulkan after getting up by the golden wall, only to be knocked flying again in the blink of an eye. He immediately turned his head and stepped through the main gate.
He figured, at least, he wouldn't die...
About half an hour later.
Under the gaze of numerous Giant God Soldiers, they finally arrived at the top floor.
But they saw a red-haired young man standing in front, looking directly at Mihawk with eyes full of delight and expectation.
"You've finally arrived, Dracule Mihawk. I am Cassius Longinus, and I hope to have a sparring match with you!"
Longinus drew the Seven Star Sword from behind his back.
When the sword edge pointed at Mihawk, it immediately bloomed with a faint green light.
Because the Seven Star Sword also felt the presence of Black Blade: Night.
One was a Bloodthirsty Demonic Sword that brought slaughter and destruction, and the other was the strongest Supreme Grade Sharp Sword in the world.
"I'm here to see Lord Imu," Mihawk said expressionlessly.
Longinus said in a deep voice, "This combat has been approved by Lord Imu. He also asked me to tell you that he has his own decision regarding Figarland Shanks' matter, and you do not need to continue to participate!"
Mihawk was silent for several seconds, then his right hand gripped the sword hilt behind his back.
This action made Longinus's eyes light up.
Because he felt the fighting intent beginning to emanate from Mihawk.
Good! He had long wanted to meet this strongest Celestial Dragon of the younger generation in Lord Imu's words!
"Gion, you go with Stussy first," Mihawk instructed softly.
"Okay!"
Gion nodded. She believed Mihawk wouldn't lose.
Soon.
Only Mihawk and Longinus remained in the court, facing off with their blades. The atmosphere around them became incredibly heavy.
The former was twenty-five years old this year, the latter was twenty-one.
Both could be called luminaries among the young Celestial Dragons.
Including Doflamingo, who was twenty-three this year, the three could be called the 'Three Celestial Dragon Prodigies'.
Imu wanted to see to what degree Longinus and Mihawk could fight.
The next moment.
Longinus made the first move.
The Seven Star Sword in his hand transformed into a sky full of green light, sweeping towards Mihawk like a tidal wave.
For this first attack, he did not use Haki, nor did he use his Devil Fruit ability. It was purely swordsmanship.
Mihawk immediately understood Longinus's meaning.
The blade of Black Blade: Night rotated like falling leaves, forming a green whirlwind full of killing intent, directly meeting the countless green glows that swept towards him.
Although both sides were green, Mihawk's blade light was brighter and sharper, while Longinus's blade light was slightly dimmer, like eerie ghost fire.
But the moment the two blade lights tangled and collided in the air, the sound that rang out was a series of clanging sounds.
Proving that they were indeed competing in their respective swordsmanship!
Sword aura soaring into the sky, dazzling blade light, constantly crisscrossing, colliding, and shattering.
Not long after.
The figures of Longinus and Mihawk, fighting quickly, flashed at high speed on the fifth floor of Noah's Ark. Everywhere they went was filled with fierce strong wind and sound bursts.
Gradually, the sparring between the two was no longer limited to swordsmanship...
(End of Chapter)
Wano Island.
The Flower Capital beneath the blue sky and white clouds.
The scent of spring always filled the entire city.
The fragrance of pink and white cherry blossoms permeated every corner of the air.
People walking the streets could smell the rich floral scent with a deep breath.
The magnificent General's Castle Tower stood atop the giant tree, with the towering Mount Fuji behind it as a background.
Inside the banquet hall on the top floor of Shogun Castle, Mihawk was hosting Shanks.
Gion, wearing a pink kimono, sat quietly beside him, listening to their conversation and occasionally refilling her husband's drink and adding food.
Sitting beside Shanks were Qin Su and Susanoo, who had just finished participating in the Top 100 Competition.
As for Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, he had gone to Nine-Tails Island to catch up with Kurama.
"I'm very happy that you've come to understand."
Mihawk's face broke into a smile of delight after hearing Shanks' thoughts.
'The most important thing is to protect everything we have now, rather than pursuing the truth of history and excessively demanding absolute freedom. The current World Government is also worth serving. As for Captain Roger's dream, I will atone for it in the Netherworld after I die!'
Listen, that's what Shanks just said to him.
He's truly come to his senses!
"Yes, I've understood. I don't want to be a bystander anymore." Shanks nodded, then gave a bitter smile. "It's just that I don't know if Lord Imu will allow me to return, or if he's willing to use me..."
Mihawk remained silent, as he couldn't guarantee what Imu's attitude would be.
After all, Shanks had left the Land of the Gods without permission before.
However...
"Lord Imu must know about your matters in the Adventurer's Guild. Since you are safe and sound now, it means he doesn't have too much ill will towards you. Besides, didn't Doflamingo say that Lord Imu is willing to see you?"
Mihawk's words seemed like comfort, but they also held reason.
Shanks knew this too, but then Mihawk continued, "This time, I'll go with you. It just so happens that I haven't seen Lord Imu in a long time either."
This deeply moved Shanks. Mihawk truly considered him a friend.
"Can I go too? I also want to see Stussy," Gion asked softly.
Mihawk nodded in agreement. "Okay."
"Excuse me, who is Lord Imu?" At this moment, Qin Su, who was beside Shanks, asked curiously.
Mihawk and Shanks exchanged glances, and the former finally shook his head, saying, "It's not suitable for you to know yet."
Qin Su behaved very obediently and politely after hearing this, and did not continue to press for the reason.
The next morning.
Mihawk, Shanks, Gion, Qin Su, and Susanoo, the five of them, saw Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, who had rushed back in time, in front of the medium Star Gate guarded by numerous ninja.
"Yo, how was it? Were you happy to see your old friend?" Shanks greeted.
"It was alright. He just told me that he doesn't want to be a Tailed Beast anymore, he wants to be a human, and he wants to have children with a white fox..."
Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, who had shrunk his body size to three meters, said in a muffled voice with a strange expression.
"Uh..." Shanks opened his mouth, unsure what to say.
"So the Nine-Tails of the Ninja World has decided to eat the Human-Human Fruit?" Mihawk spoke.
"You know about this?" Shanks turned his gaze, only to see Mihawk nodding. "Mr. Shen He occasionally invites me for tea, and during that time, he mentioned Hong Lian and Kurama."
"Alright." Shanks didn't know Shen He, Hong Lian, or Nine-Tails, so he just looked at Gyuki again. "What about you? Do you also want to be a human?"
Gyuki shook his head repeatedly. "No, things are good as they are now. Besides, I like swimming in the sea."
Since he said so, Shanks naturally had no opinion.
Immediately, the five people and one beast walked into the Star Gate under the gaze of the ninja.
Originally, with Mihawk's identity, he should have been accompanied by a large number of Holy Land Garrison, Cipher Pol, and even swordsmen from Master Yudao.
But he didn't like such a display and directly refused these arrangements.
Everyone instantly arrived at Rouran of the Ninja World through the Star Gate.
Soon, they saw a large group of knights from the Holy Land Garrison, wearing armor and holding spears, at the exit.
Not far away, they could also see a white airship floating in mid-air, with the golden Heavenly Soaring Dragon's Hoof printed on its side, indicating that it specifically served the Celestial Dragons.
"Welcome, the esteemed Saint Mihawk and Saint Shanks, to the Ninja World!"
Stussy, stepping in high heels, walked forward with a smiling face. Then she looked at Gion. "Long time no see. To be honest, I never expected you to marry Saint Mihawk. What good fortune!"
Although Gion's cheeks were flushed, she faced Stussy's praise openly and generously.
"Highness Qin Su, Lord Imu has already had the Supreme Imperial Arm placed in the Land of Demons. Next, you just need to follow them to the location, and you can try to control the Supreme Imperial Arm and fully experiment with its strength."
Stussy finally looked at Qin Su and Susanoo and smiled.
At the same time, a man in black wearing a suit walked out from behind her.
"Please follow me, both of you." After speaking, the person didn't wait for their permission.
He turned and walked towards another airship that was much smaller and not as lavishly decorated.
Qin Su didn't mind. After greeting Mihawk, Shanks, and the others, he quickly followed with Susanoo.
His heart was now only focused on the Supreme Imperial Arm.
A moment later, Mihawk and the others also followed Stussy onto the 'Celestial Dragon airship' and quickly flew towards the airspace where Noah's Ark was located.
"Huh, are we leaving the continent?"
Gion was a little surprised to notice the sea gradually appearing below the airship.
Stussy smiled. "Yes, this Ninja World has another continent, named Regal Continent. Rouran and the Shinobi Sect are currently developing it."
"I see..." Gion nodded, then changed the subject. "Tell me, how have you been doing on Noah's Ark these past few years?"
Time flowed like sand slipping through fingers, carried away by the wind, in the casual chat between the two women and Shanks' uneasy mood.
Several hours later, the airship, which had already entered the Regal Continent, finally arrived at a certain high altitude.
Mihawk, Shanks, and Gion, who had returned to the deck, found a huge invisible gate appearing out of thin air not far away, simultaneously revealing the eerie green glow of the dimensional space within.
When the pure white airship passed through successfully, the air door quickly closed, restoring the original blue sky and white clouds.
"This... this is..."
Shanks, who had come to the front deck of Noah's Ark, stared dumbfounded at the exceptionally magnificent and unbelievably spectacular giant ship tower before him.
Especially the huge Golden Belfry, which looked incredibly familiar to him.
Wasn't that the one he saw on Sky Island when he was with the Roger Pirates back then...
At this moment, a white-haired man about three meters tall, with a robust physique, greenish-blue facial skin with dark blue horizontal stripes, exuding astonishing aura, strode towards the crowd and stared directly at Shanks.
"Kukulkan, is something wrong?" Stussy asked in astonishment.
"Lord Imu's order, Saint Mihawk and Madam Gion can proceed directly to the fifth floor, but Saint Shanks needs to endure my attack for one day."
Kukulkan said in a deep voice, "If he fails, he will be sent back to Mary Geoise and forbidden from stepping out of the Land of the Gods for half a step for the rest of his life. Otherwise, all members of the Holy Knights will be executed!"
Mihawk and Shanks' hearts sank. They didn't expect to encounter such a test.
At the same time, they began to seriously examine Kukulkan. Just judging from his aura, he had definitely reached Vice Admiral level combat power.
As for the current Shanks, due to wasting many years before and not experiencing any fierce battles, his strength had stagnated for a long time.
He could barely defeat Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, now, and was far behind Mihawk.
And Stussy knew Kukulkan well.
This was a giant python whose main body was several kilometers long, known as the Lord of the Sky.
With such a massive volume shrunk to the current body size under the effect of the Human-Human Fruit, one could imagine how terrifying his physical strength was!
Furthermore, because he had a human form, he could cultivate Haki.
In the countless sparring sessions with the Giant God Soldiers over the past few years, his Haki had long been tempered to a very high level.
And in terms of martial arts.
Although Kukulkan could not go to the Star Pressure Palace, Imu still had a small gravity training room specially set up for him inside the Golden Belfry.
He also arranged for an expert from CP0 to be responsible for teaching him Life Return and Six Styles Profound Meaning.
All in all, although he was Imu's 'pet', or rather, the 'Guardian Divine Beast' of Noah's Ark.
But his strength was truly very strong, definitely reaching the level of the Giant God Soldiers!
"Shanks, I'll help you!" Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, immediately said.
"This..." Shanks hesitated.
"Okay, as long as you admit that you are Saint Shanks' Familiar."
'Familiar' has a broader coverage.
So the World Government officially unified Summoned Beasts, and even Humanoid Imperial Arms like Susanoo, calling them all 'Familiar'.
Of course, individuals can also use their own habitual names in private.
"No, Gyuki is my partner, I'll do it myself..." Shanks immediately shook his head.
But the next second, he heard Gyuki say in a deep voice, "Yes, I am his Summoned Beast, and I can also be a Familiar!"
For him, it didn't matter what he was called; he could even be called not human.
He only knew that Shanks was the friend who took him on a lap around the world.
Now, even if he were asked to be sealed inside Shanks' body, he would probably only consider it for a moment.
"Since that's the case, you stay too," Kukulkan's mouth curled up.
"Gyuki..." Shanks was incredibly moved.
"No need to say more. I'm worried that the upcoming combat will cause destruction to this place."
Gyuki shook his head, signaling him not to be so sentimental, and at the same time, he scanned the area, examining the extremely wide ship head deck.
However wide it was, it was still a wooden ship. He didn't think it could withstand his strength, and the Tailed Beast Bomb that might be used.
"No need to worry. This Noah's Ark is blessed with Lord Imu's strength. You can fight with full strength," Kukulkan said indifferently.
He and Dorry, the Thunder Giant, fought for a long time without causing any damage. How could Shanks and Gyuki possibly do so?
"Good luck..."
Since things had come to this, Mihawk could only give Shanks a blessing.
Immediately, he and Gion followed Stussy towards the main gate of the ship tower in the distance.
He believed that Shanks would pass the test and become a man standing shoulder to shoulder with him.
"Are you ready?"
Kukulkan waited for them to walk away, then asked Shanks, who had already drawn Griffon, and Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, who had restored his body size to its original size and was crouching behind the former.
"Come on!"
Shanks shouted loudly to cheer himself and Gyuki on.
The next second, air current exploded, and Kukulkan instantly appeared before the two.
Before Shanks could react, that Gyuki, who was fifty to sixty meters tall and could be called a colossus, was kicked flying by a supersonic whip kick.
Shanks subconsciously swung his blade to cut, but only struck a phantom image that dissipated with the wind.
And Kukulkan appeared behind him, causing Shanks' expression to instantly freeze.
"It seems the next day will be quite long for you, Saint Shanks..."
In an instant, the leg shadow reappeared, and evil waves emptied the air.
Surrounded by thick sonic boom mist, Shanks was sent flying backward like a cannonball, until he heavily crashed against the wall of the Golden Belfry.
Such a huge commotion caused Mihawk and Gion, who had already reached the main gate of the ship tower, to subconsciously turn their heads to look.
"Are they really okay?" Gion asked worriedly.
"We can only trust him now."
Mihawk glanced at Shanks, who immediately rushed towards Kukulkan after getting up by the golden wall, only to be knocked flying again in the blink of an eye. He immediately turned his head and stepped through the main gate.
He figured, at least, he wouldn't die...
About half an hour later.
Under the gaze of numerous Giant God Soldiers, they finally arrived at the top floor.
But they saw a red-haired young man standing in front, looking directly at Mihawk with eyes full of delight and expectation.
"You've finally arrived, Dracule Mihawk. I am Cassius Longinus, and I hope to have a sparring match with you!"
Longinus drew the Seven Star Sword from behind his back.
When the sword edge pointed at Mihawk, it immediately bloomed with a faint green light.
Because the Seven Star Sword also felt the presence of Black Blade: Night.
One was a Bloodthirsty Demonic Sword that brought slaughter and destruction, and the other was the strongest Supreme Grade Sharp Sword in the world.
"I'm here to see Lord Imu," Mihawk said expressionlessly.
Longinus said in a deep voice, "This combat has been approved by Lord Imu. He also asked me to tell you that he has his own decision regarding Figarland Shanks' matter, and you do not need to continue to participate!"
Mihawk was silent for several seconds, then his right hand gripped the sword hilt behind his back.
This action made Longinus's eyes light up.
Because he felt the fighting intent beginning to emanate from Mihawk.
Good! He had long wanted to meet this strongest Celestial Dragon of the younger generation in Lord Imu's words!
"Gion, you go with Stussy first," Mihawk instructed softly.
"Okay!"
Gion nodded. She believed Mihawk wouldn't lose.
Soon.
Only Mihawk and Longinus remained in the court, facing off with their blades. The atmosphere around them became incredibly heavy.
The former was twenty-five years old this year, the latter was twenty-one.
Both could be called luminaries among the young Celestial Dragons.
Including Doflamingo, who was twenty-three this year, the three could be called the 'Three Celestial Dragon Prodigies'.
Imu wanted to see to what degree Longinus and Mihawk could fight.
The next moment.
Longinus made the first move.
The Seven Star Sword in his hand transformed into a sky full of green light, sweeping towards Mihawk like a tidal wave.
For this first attack, he did not use Haki, nor did he use his Devil Fruit ability. It was purely swordsmanship.
Mihawk immediately understood Longinus's meaning.
The blade of Black Blade: Night rotated like falling leaves, forming a green whirlwind full of killing intent, directly meeting the countless green glows that swept towards him.
Although both sides were green, Mihawk's blade light was brighter and sharper, while Longinus's blade light was slightly dimmer, like eerie ghost fire.
But the moment the two blade lights tangled and collided in the air, the sound that rang out was a series of clanging sounds.
Proving that they were indeed competing in their respective swordsmanship!
Sword aura soaring into the sky, dazzling blade light, constantly crisscrossing, colliding, and shattering.
Not long after.
The figures of Longinus and Mihawk, fighting quickly, flashed at high speed on the fifth floor of Noah's Ark. Everywhere they went was filled with fierce strong wind and sound bursts.
Gradually, the sparring between the two was no longer limited to swordsmanship...
(End of Chapter)
