"Explanation? What kind of explanation? Mihawk, the Whitebeard Pirates are an obstacle that must be eradicated. As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, fulfill your duties!"
"Fulfill my duties, that also depends on you not having deceived me."
Mihawk said coldly, "If you breached the agreement first, then I won't accompany you. Where is your promised Shano?"
"When did I promise such a thing?"
Kong asked curiously, "What I promised was a Great Sword Master for you to battle against, but never did I specify that it was Shano!"
"Flower Sword Vista, bounty 1 billion 230 million Belly, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' fifth division, one of the few Great Sword Masters on the great sea today! Such a rival, doesn't he match up to your Black Blade?"
Hmm?
Mihawk showed a stunned expression.
His heart suddenly filled with some anger, this old rascal Kong, does he really not know who I want to face off against?
This clearly was using confidentiality as an excuse to play word games with me!
But the opponent's words had no flaws, it couldn't be considered breaching the agreement first.
Mihawk hung up the phone with a grim expression.
He lifted his head, scanned the area swiftly, and locked eyes on the dual-sword style swordsman Vista, who was engaged in a fierce battle with a Navy Vice Admiral.
The latter also seemed to sense something, turned back to meet his gaze, and suddenly revealed an expression of delight, laughing out loud.
The next moment.
Vista increased his force, with terrifying Sword Qi, sent the Navy Vice Admiral flying away, then headed straight towards him!
"It seems this is the first time we've met, this kind of look in your eyes... Am I being treated as prey?"
Vista laughed heartily as he rushed forward, dual swords in hand, swirling Sword Qi resembling a dance of countless roses:
"However, it's still uncertain who hunts whom! Hey, Hawkeye Mihawk, feel free to come at me, I've longed to experience your swordsmanship!"
Mihawk remained expressionless, his right hand resting on the Black Blade Yoru on his back.
"Very well."
He slowly drew out the Black Blade, the sword's edge emitted a chilling cold light, "Since there's no sign of that man, let's take you as a warm-up first."
Perfect timing to vent his pent-up frustration!
As soon as he finished speaking, the two had already fiercely clashed at a point!
Clang!!!
The Black Blade collided with the dual swords, igniting dazzling sparks, terrifying Sword Qi rippled outward, instantly tearing numerous ravines in the ground within dozens of meters!
"Hee hee hee, it's been a long time since I've seen a sword duel of this level..."
Moriah watched with clicks of amazement, then greedily gazed towards Ozz's descendant in the distance, "No time to waste, I should go find my prey too!"
Just as he stepped forward, he suddenly sensed something amiss, and swiftly looked up—
Only to see a phantom blue flame descending from the sky, Marco plummeting down and kicking him hard in the face!
"Hey hey, what are you looking at, Moonlight Moriah?"
Marco smilingly said, "Your opponent is me, you know."
"Stop blocking me!"
Moriah, stumbled and retreated from the kick, furiously roared, "Shadow Gun!"
Swish swish swish!
His shadow split into countless long black shadows, transforming into sharp long guns, stabbing towards Marco from all directions.
But the latter deftly dodged them one by one.
On occasion, a strike penetrated Marco's chest, but in the next moment, with a flash of phantom blue flame, his body returned to its original state.
"Tch."
Moriah's expression turned ugly, "Annoying ability, annoying pineapple head!"
This is the self-healing ability of the Mythical Phoenix, acclaimed as the world's foremost, truly enviable!
Meanwhile.
Ten Peacekeepers also launched attacks, while Empress Boa Hancock, along with another of the Seven Warlords, emerged from the deck.
This Warlord, is a Zoan-type Rhino Fruit Ability User, named "Fierce Rhinoceros" Akshan.
At the end of last year, became one of the Seven Warlords, replacing Enel's position.
"Hawkeye Mihawk, Moonlight Moriah, Empress, plus these two newcomers, this time Marshal Kong only gathered four of the Seven Warlords?"
A Navy Captain upon seeing, couldn't help but furrow his brow.
"There's no choice, currently there's only six Seven Warlords in total, blame it on that man for killing most of the Seven Warlords, finding suitable replacements at this level of Great Pirate takes time too."
Another Navy Rear Admiral bit down on a cigar, saying, "As for the other two that didn't come, they both have deep ties with Whitebeard, if they were called, even not flipping sides would be lucky, right? So didn't bother to notify them."
Exactly.
The Navy Captain also realized.
The two Seven Warlords who didn't come, one is Sea Hero Jinbe, and it's needless to say about his relationship with Whitebeard.
The other.
Recently joined the Seven Warlords, Weevil.
Also carries the surname Edward, many at headquarters speculate he's Whitebeard's illegitimate child.
It's heard that initially when he was recommended to join the Seven Warlords, the Great Admiral Aokiji, along with Mr. Garp, strongly protested and rejected with firmness.
Only when Marshal Kong resumed command of Marinfanto, was Weevil's Seven Warlords identity finalized once again.
Looking around.
On the vast battlefield paved with sturdy wood, the war has completely entered a state of white-hot intensity, both sides with around fifty thousand troops each, currently all engaged in a slaughter together.
At a glance, it's quite awe-inspiring!
Sigh.
Just felt that without one more Grand Admiral, conquering the Whitebeard Pirates would still be somewhat challenging.
If only Great Admiral Aokiji were still here, today's battle could surely be swiftly decided...
Just as this Navy Captain was lamenting in his heart, from the distant sea surface, came a faint sound all of a sudden.