Killer: "It's out!!!"
X Drake: "A swordsman of this level, and he's worthy of having Mihawk draw the Black Blade?"
Capone Bege: "Am I hearing correctly? He had no defense against Mihawk, and Mihawk actually called him a strong one???"
Trafalgar Law: "That should be a kind of recognition, right?"
Shanks: "In terms of mentality, he indeed deserves the title of 'strong one'."
When Mihawk drew the Black Blade Yoru, all the pirates around scattered in panic.
Zoro endured the intense pain in his chest and stomped his feet!!
"This attack... if it fails, it means death, right? So, world's number one, go die!!!"
"Three Sword Style Secret Technique - Three Thousand Worlds!! -"
The three swords quickly spun, and Zoro's figure surged forward!!!
Seeing this move, Mihawk's eyes subtly narrowed, obviously surprised.
However...
Swish!! -
When the two figures crossed paths, accompanied by a loud clang, fragments of blades flew everywhere!!!
The Black Blade Yoru slashed, consecutively cutting off two of Zoro's swords in his left and right hands, and also slashing across his waist!!!
After delivering the blow, Mihawk turned to look at Zoro.
Zoro took a slash and knew he was completely defeated!!!
Why didn't he struggle futilely anymore and simply let go of the broken blade handle in his hand.
He pulled out the scabbard from his waist with his left hand and grabbed the hilt of Wado Ichimonji with his right hand
Clang!!
Wado Ichimonji sheathed in front of him!!!
Without any hesitation, he turned around while holding the scabbard of Wado Ichimonji, spreading his arms!
This action made Mihawk stunned!
He frowned and asked, "What are you doing?"
Zoro's mouth was bleeding, and he smiled faintly, "The wound on the back is a swordsman's shame!"
When these words were spoken, a smile also appeared on Mihawk's face.
"Well said."
The Black Blade Yoru fell with a loud crash!!!
Bartolomeo: "Zoro-senpai is so cool!!"
Since witnessing Luffy's performance in Logue Town, Bartolomeo has become a complete fanboy of Luffy.
Not only is he a fan of Luffy, but also of the Straw Hat Pirates' crew members
Momonga: "A swordsman who disregards life and death, he's a ruthless person...!"
Edward Newgate: "The wound on his back is a swordsman's shame... Gurararara!!! This kid... it's a pity we met so late!! Otherwise, I would definitely make him my son!!"
Whitebeard really loves this line!
Because his belief is the same as Zoro's, that is, never retreat even in the face of battle!!!
No retreat, no jumping
No running away, no wound on the back!!!
(Of course, sneak attacks are not part of this discussion!!!)
Tony Tony Chopper: "Wuwuwu, Zoro actually had such a fierce battle? It's so scary..."
Franky: "This guy never mentioned it to us!!"
Nico Robin: "Truly the toughest man in our Straw Hat Pirates crew"
Shanks: "So that's how it is... Mihawk, I finally understand why you have such high hopes for him. If it were me, I would also have high hopes for him!"
When Usopp, Yohn, and Johnny pulled Zoro out of the sea and rescued him onto the ship...
Standing proudly with eagle eyes, Dracule Mihawk looked at Zoro and said in a deep voice, "It's not your time to die yet! Remember, my name is Dracule Mihawk!
"Know yourself, know the world! Try to surpass this sword with your own strength and indomitable spirit!"
"Try to surpass me, Roronoa Zoro!!!"
"I will be waiting for you on the throne of the world's greatest swordsman!"
When these words were spoken, the entire chat room was shocked!!!!
Izou: "This... the world's greatest swordsman personally certified someone worthy of taking his throne???"
Emporio Ivankov: "Wow!! To receive such recognition from Mihawk boy!!! Straw Hat boy, your companion is incredible Haha!!
Vista: "Although I don't want to admit it, I have to say that even as a great swordsman like me, I'm afraid I've never been considered a candidate by Mihawk to challenge his position...."
Onigumo: "That guy's swordsmanship is already extraordinary. In terms of swordsmanship alone, there is no one in this sea who can surpass him! Is he trying to train a new great swordsman to become his rival?
Shanks: "Damn it... Mihawk, why didn't you say you were waiting for me to take your throne as the world's greatest swordsman?"
Shanks' overall strength is definitely stronger than Mihawk's.
There is no doubt about that!
But in terms of swordsmanship alone, he is indeed slightly inferior to Mihawk
Dracule Mihawk: "Roronoa Zoro! This matter was originally just an agreement between you and me. Even if you can't fulfill it, it doesn't affect me! But now, this matter has become known to everyone! It's a matter of my reputation. Don't disappoint me..."
Roronoa Zoro: "When we meet again, I will fulfill my promise!!!"
Monkey D. Luffy: "Definitely!!"
Shanks: "Ahaha"
East Blue, Shimotsuki Village
"Teacher, Senior Zoro is amazing!! To receive such recognition from the world's greatest swordsman!"
"Senior Zoro is so strong!!"
"We should learn from Senior Zoro!"
Amidst the cheers of a group of young swordsman apprentices, Koshiro sat cross-legged, looking up at the sky. Beneath his round glasses, his eyes were filled with kindness
Mihawk left
Luffy defeated Krieg and saved the Baratie
Sanji finally decided to join the Straw Hat Pirates and set sail with Luffy
Up to this point
The screen with a white border gradually dimmed....
Not long after
The screen with a red border gradually lit up....
The Going Merry left Syrupp Village and sailed on the sea
"You should have told me earlier! If I had known you were inviting me so warmly to be your captain, I wouldn't have resisted at all!!"
Listening to Luffy's explanation, Usopp was overjoyed
Zoro frowned, "Hey! Are you brain damaged by Luffy's Conqueror's Haki? When did we ever say we wanted you to be the captain?
"Ah! I mean... I can be your captain!!" Usopp pointed to himself with his thumb and winked
"You're daydreaming!"
Zoro sneered and pointed to Luffy beside him, "Look clearly, our captain can only be this guy!!"
"Damn it! You tied me up and won't let me be the captain, what's the deal with that?" Usopp clenched his fist and waved it
"Do you really want to be the captain?"
Seeing Usopp's determination to be the captain, Luffy asked
Usopp's eyes widened with excitement, "Of course! Are you agreeing to it?"
Bang!
Luffy released his Conqueror's Haki, and Usopp fell cleanly to the ground!
Usopp: "Ouch!!! Damn it, Red-border Luffy, why did you have to do that to me!!"
Nami: "Ahahaha!!"
Vinsmoke Sanji: "Haha!"
Tony Tony Chopper: "Poor Usopp"
Seeing Usopp being hit by another one of Luffy's Conqueror's Haki, the Straw Hat Pirates burst into laughter in the bathroom.
However, this time Luffy used a very small dose of Conqueror's Haki, only stunning Usopp for a few seconds
A few seconds later, Usopp shook his head and angrily shouted, "Ah! What are you doing?"
Luffy smiled and said, "Do you know? Conqueror's Haki is a must-have for an excellent captain! When you have Conqueror's Haki, I promise to make you the captain!"
Usopp rolled his eyes.
Seeing Usopp no longer vying for captaincy, Luffy patted his shoulder and said, "Alright, rest well. The day I meet Shanks again, you will also get to see your dad."
As Luffy and Zoro walked to the door of the room, Usopp suddenly shouted, "Hey, Luffy... I haven't properly thanked you yet! Listen to me, thank you for helping me take the first step to set sail!!"
Luffy didn't turn around, but raised his hand in a gesture of "You're welcome," and then left with Zoro, their shoulders touching.
A few days later, under Luffy's urging, Usopp also started training his Haki. However, he mainly focused on training Observation Haki.
Although there weren't as many forest beasts as possible on the ship for Usopp to train his Observation Haki, having Buggy alone was enough!!
Since Usopp started training Observation Haki, he took on the task of slicing Buggy's arms.
After being sliced, Buggy would try to actively split himself using the "reverse push" method, while controlling the many sliced pieces to attack Usopp from various angles.
The two of them helped each other and made progress together.
Ten or so days later, the Going Merry arrived at the Baratie, a floating restaurant on the sea.
Ding!
Entering the prize quiz section!
At this moment, a question appeared on the big screen.
Question: What will the Red-border Luffy, and his crew do next?
A: Pay the restaurant owner to hire a chef!
B: Just snatch a chef and leave!
C: Persuade the restaurant owner to set sail with the floating restaurant!
D: Join the floating restaurant as apprentice chefs!
E: Finish eating and leave!
Just then, the system's quiz appeared...
Rocks D. Xebec: "Haha, here it comes!! This time I can answer the question!"
Shiki: "Hehe, I can answer too!"
Gol·D·Roger: "This time I can answer too. It seems like the three of us are bound together."
Kozuki Oden: "Captain Roger, I will also stand with you."
Donquixote Doflamingo: "Hahaha, I answered the last question correctly, so I can answer this one too. Comfortable."
Tony Tony Chopper: "Me too"
Soon, the 5-second punishment protection mechanism time passed.
Marshall · D · Teach: "B. This is more like Red-border Luffy's style!"
Monkey D Garp: "A. My grandson over there is not a pirate, how could he randomly snatch people?"
Edward Newgate: "Gurarararara!! Didn't Usopp just get snatched and left earlier? I also choose B."
Monkey D Garp: "Can it be the same?"
Gol·D·Roger: "Choose E! That seems like the correct answer!"
Shiki: "Idiot Roger, you definitely chose wrong. I choose A."
Kozuki Oden: "Choose D."
Gol·D·Roger: "Pfft!! Oden, are you thinking in reverse again?"
Kozuki Oden: "Yeah! Since everyone is guessing, I'll just go the opposite way. Maybe I'll guess the right answer for one of the questions."
Rocks D. Xebec: "Damn, it's really hard to choose. I'll just guess C."
Gekko Moria: "Hehehe, I'll also choose C."
Kuzan: "D."
Sengoku: "Admiral Kuzan, your choice is not reliable..."
Kuzan: "I'm also thinking in the opposite way, anyway, it's all just guessing."
Monkey D. Luffy: "I choose C!"
Nami: "E. It suits Luffy's style!"
Brook: "Do we not want to take the chance with D? Then I'll go with D."
Before long, as the countdown for the quiz ended, the red-border screen continued to play...
"The dishes are all ready, please enjoy"
Sanji placed all the plates he was holding and the one on top of his head on the table, then left gracefully.
"Huh? It's so delicious!!!" Luffy stuffed a large piece of meat into his mouth, and his eyes widened.
Usopp and Zoro, upon hearing that, also reached out their hands.
In the next moment...
"Delicious! Delicious!!" The two of them immediately enjoyed the food, it was definitely the most delicious meal they had ever had!
"Don't you guys know? Baratie is a famous sea restaurant in East Blue. Although the chefs here are all pirates, their skills are absolutely impeccable!! Even many Marines come here just to taste the food."
In comparison, Buggy was obviously a well-traveled individual.
He was calm and leisurely, eating with a sword and fork.
"The food here is so delicious!" Luffy slurped up a piece of mackerel and even licked the soup off his fingers.
Compared to this, he felt that the food he usually ate on the ship was like plain steamed buns...
There is a saying that it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality.
Having tasted such delicious food, it would be hard for an ordinary person to forget it!!!
Not to mention someone like Luffy, who is a pure glutton???
Luffy looked at Buggy and asked, "Do you think the head chef here would be willing to sail with us?"
"Impossible!"
Buggy immediately shook his head. "The head chef here is also the owner. He used to be a famous pirate in the Grand Line named Red-Leg Zeff. For some reason, he lost a leg..."
"And then he opened this sea restaurant here. He can't continue to the Grand Line anymore."
"Ah... I see..."
Upon reaching this conclusion, Luffy shook his head regretfully.
"If you like the food, let's stay here for a few more days and have a few more meals!" Usopp suggested.
Zoro sneered, "I think it's just you who wants to eat!"
Usopp laughed, "Mainly because the captain wants to eat, so I reluctantly have to eat with him, haha!"
Luffy thought about it and realized that was the case!
So he immediately announced, "We'll stay here for three months!"
Thinking that he wouldn't be able to eat such delicious food after leaving, Luffy decided to eat his future meals in advance.
"Three months???"
Zoro, Usopp, and Buggy were all shocked and looked at Luffy.
Is he crazy?
But Luffy tilted his head and asked, "Is there a problem?"