Arthur immediately recognized the distinctive mark on the huge slash, identifying it as the work of the renowned swordsman Hawkeye Mihawk.
"The world's greatest swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk!" Arthur exclaimed, impressed by the power of the slash.
He acknowledged that his own kendo skills couldn't match Mihawk's prowess.
Summoning his three-pointed two-edged sword, Arthur clashed against the powerful slash, creating a thunderous boom.
Before the slash could fully manifest, Arthur's move heated it rapidly, causing a high-temperature explosion.
Afterward, Arthur unleashed his Heavenly Thunder Wing Slash, displaying his own formidable abilities.
Meanwhile, fifty kilometers away, Hawkeye Mihawk, awakened by Arthur's presence, observed thunder and lightning in the sky and sensed a Logia-type ability.
Realizing a formidable opponent was nearby, Mihawk launched a powerful flying slash towards Arthur's thunderous assault.
The collision of their attacks resulted in a dazzling burst of light, dispersing the clouds in the sky.
As Arthur continued to exhibit his thunder-based powers, Mihawk marveled at the strength displayed, recognizing Arthur as the rumored Thunder Fruit user.
Intrigued by the encounter, Mihawk acknowledged Arthur's strength as a formidable opponent.
In the sky, the intertwined thunder and lightning wings spun like a chainsaw, generating powerful cyclones and lightning, spiraling downward.
"Interesting," Hawkeye Mihawk praised the heightened attack, impressed by its increased strength.
As the top swordsman in the world of kendo, Mihawk's keen eye could discern the potential in every move, even without exerting much effort. Each of his strikes carried immense power.
Despite no visible change, Mihawk effortlessly countered the lightning attacks, dispersing them with greater force than before.
However, what followed surprised Mihawk. Thunder and lightning condensed again, but this time, it wasn't an attack. Arthur transformed the elements into a human form, appearing in the air with his wings.
"The renowned swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk! Truly deserving of your reputation!" Arthur's voice resonated, catching Mihawk's attention.
"Are you the mysterious figure rumored to have created a drought at the ocean's depths?" Mihawk inquired with a distinct tone, filled with charm and magnetism.
Arthur was taken aback. "How do you know about that?"
Mihawk calmly stated, "The world is already aware of it."
Arthur felt bewildered. This revelation caught him off guard; he had believed his origins on Sky Island were unknown. He preferred to keep a low profile, sticking to his plans without unnecessary disruptions.
However, it seemed that Marine and even the World Government were aware of his identity and origins, with the Five Elders monitoring him.
Touching down on Mihawk's boat, Arthur asked, "Are you searching for Red-Haired Shanks?"
Mihawk eyed Arthur skeptically. "How do you know?"
Arthur chuckled. "Why else would you be in Red-Haired's territory?"
Mihawk remained silent, observing Arthur with an indifferent gaze.
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