Chapter 20: Four-Sword Style Zoro vs. World's Greatest Swordsman Mihawk!
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Zoro leapt down from the second deck, and the floating sword spirit, Little Wen, hovered instinctively beneath his feet.
Sword Flight!
Hawkeye Mihawk’s expression faltered for a moment.
A spirit sword technique?!
He had never seen a blade capable of flight before!
What kind of treasure was this?
Everyone gazed up in horror and awe at Zoro as he flew with his sword, exclaiming:
“It’s him—the master of the Three-Sword Style! The Pirate Hunter Roronoa Zoro!”
“I never expected two unparalleled swordsmen to meet in the East Blue. Looks like we’re in for a show.”
“What’s going on here? Why does Mihawk’s weapon appear in Zoro’s hand?”
“Could this be related to that strange incident from half a month ago?!”
About half a month earlier, a bizarre event unfolded on the sea!
For reasons unknown—or perhaps summoned by some mysterious energy—all the blades throughout the entire East Blue converged upon a small village named Xiluo Village!
Tens of thousands of flying swords!
A massive throng, blotting out the sky!
At that moment, every swordsman regarded the event as a miracle of the sword arts.
This incident came to be known as the "Sword Immortal Descends" event!
The Sword Immortal Descends, ten thousand swords submit!!!
Later, some speculated that near Xiluo Village, a swordsman of a level surpassing even the greatest swordmasters had unleashed a sword flight technique or something similar!
This powerful swordsman had called upon all the blades of the East Blue to join in battle!
Who could be such a formidable opponent that required thousands of swords to confront?
Naturally, this matter reached the Navy Headquarters’ information archives.
Unfortunately, the East Blue leadership did not pay it much heed.
After all, according to intelligence reports, the event was far too fantastical!
Too unbelievable!
How could tens of thousands of blades be controlled by mere human hands?
Someone pointed at Zoro and whispered, “Have you noticed? Zoro is carrying five swords!”
“Putting aside the weapon belonging to Mihawk, Zoro still wields four swords!”
“What on earth is going on? Has Zoro grown stronger during this time and mastered the Four-Sword Style?!”
Long before Luffy set sail, Roronoa Zoro’s name was already well-known in the East Blue as an outstanding Pirate Hunter.
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The Three-Sword Style Pirate Hunter Roronoa Zoro was a nightmare for every pirate during that period!
Despite the murmurs and whispers around him, Zoro paid them no mind.
In his eyes, there was only the world’s strongest swordsman—Hawkeye Mihawk!
Facing Mihawk’s questioning gaze, Zoro lifted his head proudly, radiating dignity:
“I am Roronoa Zoro, the Pirate Hunter, a swordsman who dares to aspire to become the world’s number one swordsman!”
“Moreover, I am also the anonymous disciple of Ba... the Overlord!”
“This Black Sword, Yoru, is entrusted to me by my master for safekeeping.”
“Today, I am honored to encounter the world’s most renowned swordsman, and naturally, I must spar!”
“Hawkeye Mihawk, do you dare accept my challenge?!”
Zoro’s bold declaration echoed long above the arena of Fishfin Battle Ground.
No one doubted Zoro’s resolute fighting spirit!
They all knew that as the most talented Pirate Hunter—the Three-Sword Style Zoro—he was, in many ways, the symbol of the East Blue’s top swordsman!
East Blue’s number one swordsman versus the world’s number one swordsman!
This was sure to be a battle that captured everyone’s attention.
Hawkeye Mihawk’s pupils constricted sharply as his cold gaze swiftly turned to the second deck, locking eyes with the calm stare of Overlord Chu.
He had intended to call out “Overlord,” but the words that escaped his lips instead became:
“Ove... Overlord.”
Hawkeye: “...”
What’s going on? Am I stuttering?
Why do I know his name?
And why do I want to call him “Overlord” when I see him?!
“Nani!!! Zoro, since when did you become the anonymous disciple of Overlord?!”
Luffy, standing nearby, gaped in disbelief at Zoro.
Luffy was already stunned by Nami’s voluntary adoption as Overlord Chu’s goddaughter.
But what shocked him more was that his close friend Zoro had become Overlord Chu’s anonymous disciple!
What the heck...
When did you all become so status-conscious?
Although Overlord’s influence was indeed strong, you can’t just shamelessly cling to a powerful figure like that!
Kaya’s eyes shone brightly as she looked at Overlord Chu: “Overlord, when did you accept Zoro as your anonymous disciple? How come I didn’t know about this?!”
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Overlord Chu sighed; even he hadn’t expected Zoro to be so shameless as to claim himself as an anonymous disciple!
Zoro glanced cautiously at Overlord’s expression and, seeing no reproach, felt a heavy burden lift from his heart.
“I knew the Overlord was magnanimous and wouldn’t quarrel with me!”
“Hahaha, now I’ve forcibly clung to a powerful patron!”
After witnessing the true existence of Sword Flight and the sword spirit Little Wen, Zoro’s worldview had been completely reshaped.
Now, Zoro clearly understood who the real big shot was, who the true overlord was!
“As long as I hold tightly to the Overlord’s patronage, combined with my own swordsmanship talent, one day I will definitely become the world’s greatest swordsman!”
“Kuina, rest assured, I will become stronger together with your legacy!”
“One day, I shall become the world’s number one great swordsman and make my name resound throughout the heavens!”
Hawkeye Mihawk’s gaze grew increasingly dangerous; his sharp, eagle-like yellow eyes fixed unblinkingly on the direction of Overlord Chu!
“This man possesses an unfathomable and terrifying sword intent!”
“Who exactly is this fellow? Why have I never heard of him in the New World?”
After a brief moment of contemplation, Mihawk reached a startling conclusion.
“Perhaps the Sword Immortal Descends incident is inextricably linked to this person!”
“It’s time to invoke the Shichibukai’s authority and thoroughly investigate the true information about the Overlord!”
“Damn it! I just called that bastard ‘Overlord’ again?!”
Seeing Mihawk gnashing his teeth in frustration, Zoro’s lips curved into a sly smile!
Want to call the Overlord’s name?
That’s impossible!
Hawkeye, oh Hawkeye, one day you’ll call someone ‘Overlord’ too?!
Zoro laughed heartily as he looked toward Mihawk, casually tossing the Black Sword Yoru back to him, shouting:
“Mihawk, do you dare accept my challenge?!”
Whoosh!
Hawkeye’s figure descended into the Fishfin battle arena. His eyes, filled with complex emotions, fixed on the long-lost weapon now returned to hand.
Then, locking eyes with the eager Zoro, Mihawk responded loudly:
“Roronoa Zoro! Your noble spirit has earned my recognition. Therefore, as the world’s greatest swordsman, I accept your challenge!”
Four-Sword Style Roronoa Zoro versus the World’s Greatest Swordsman Hawkeye Mihawk!
The battle is about to ignite!