Chapter 58: The Battle of the Two Swordsmen!

Dungeon, first floor, Atlantis City, Training Place, Battle Area.

The battle arena in Training Place is a battle arena that has the same mechanics as the battle arena in the Colosseum. The fight will not be held at the training ground but in a place specially prepared to fight so that the fighters are free to unleash all the abilities they have.

The difference between the two lies only in the determination of the place. The fighting arena in the challenger's Training Place has the right to determine the location of the battle while the challenged or the trainer only participates in the challenger's wishes. While on the side, the Colosseum battle arena. The battle arena to be carried out is determined by both parties. As long as one party does not agree with the battle arena used, the battle arena cannot be used and must find a battle arena that both agree to want to fight there for mutual comfort.

The battle arena chosen by Mihawk to fight with trainers at the Training Place is an open arena. This battle arena has an environment like being in the sky.

There are no trees.

There are no rocks.

There is no object in the way at all.

This is the most suitable battle arena to use for one-on-one fighting.

Mihawk is currently in the battle arena and on his back, there is a sword that looks like Yoru's sword. despite having very identical resemblances, the sword is not Mihawk's Yoru sword. It is a replica given by the Training Place to maximize the ability of fighters from people who challenge the trainers.

"Sky fighting arena?"

A male figure suddenly appeared a few meters away from Mihawk's position at this time.

The man has a body appearance more than 2 meters high, long white hair to the siege, skin as pale as snow, and a blood-red complexion on both sides of his eyes. The man wore a dress similar to a white kimono with various motifs using a combination of red and black. Just above his head is an item that floats up similar to a crown. The man was currently holding a white western sword that was beutiful and also quite long.

The man is one of the best swordsmen in the dungeon - White.

"It turns out that you are worthy enough to choose a fighting arena. Before I thought that my opponent this time was a fool who only knew to swing his sword using his muscles. My mind has been quite wrong all these years"

"He's strong"

Mihawk can tell the power possessed by White only at a glance at his sight. Mihawk also recognized White as a skilled swordsman only to see from the way White held his current sword. There is also an aura around White that provides sharpening and is also sharp like a sword that is ready to kill those who dare to attack him.

"This arena is the most suitable arena to serve as a battle site"

Mihawk immediately removed his sword from his back and held it in one hand in his right hand.

"Oh? Tell me the reason?"

"There is no object blocking our battle. There are no objects that interfere with our battle. This is the most suitable arena to serve as a battle site"

"Hahaha, that's right"

White laughed excitedly at the answer given by Mihawk.

"You're right. This is the most suitable arena to serve as a battle site and only strong people use this arena."

White grinned looking at Mihawk who had already put up a position ready to fight.

"Ready to fight? You have a good foundation as a swordsman. I think I have a little respect for you. Young man, say your name"

"Dracule Mihawk"

Mihawk replied calmly while looking at White with one eye and the other hidden in the part of the hat used by him at the moment.

"What's your name?"

"My name? Anyone who knows me is just people with such strength. Although I give you a little respect, you haven't been like to know my name. At least use your ability to prove you are worthy to know my name!"

Mihawk immediately slashed toward White. A slash carrying extremely terrifying sword energy instantly rushed in White's direction.

"Oh? Strong strength. But—"

By the time the slash was already approaching White. White immediately destroyed the slash released by Mihawk with his leisurely sword slash.

"Sure enough. This guy he is so powerful!"

Mihawk's eyes showed a high fighting spirit seeing the slash released by him being crushed by White so easily. Mihawk then quickly rushed towards White and immediately slashed his sword just as he arrived in front of Mihawk.

"Ting!..."

Two swords clashed with each other and sparks instantly struck the area around the two of them. The two stared at each other while holding each other back.

The battle they are currently fighting is a battle of equal strength. Their physical strength is equal and what distinguishes between the two in this battle is only the ability and experience they have.

"You have a strong fighting spirit in my eyes. Tell me, young man. What is your purpose?"

"Strongest!"

Mihawk replied with firmness.

Mihawk's previous goal was just to find a powerful swordsman to be able to compete with him. However, after meeting with the Guild. The goal changed immediately. He wants to aim to be the strongest.

"The strongest? Hahaha, that's a really big goal. You know, it is not easy to achieve such a goal."

"I don't care. As long as I can fight for the strongest position, I will do it"

"Even if you have to die?"

"Dead is better!"

White's eyes instantly changed to hear this answer from Mihawk. White's smile instantly turned into a smirk and instantly he immediately jumped back by twisting his body in the sky while preparing for his attack,

"Your goal is very high young people. However, because that's your goal. Let me teach you a little bit that to aim for becoming the strongest is not easy!"

The aura possessed by White instantly changed. Previously Aura White was calm but sharp. At this time, the change in the aura possessed by White was also directly felt by Mihawk. Mihawk immediately increased his vigilance to the highest level while also appearing a very exciting feeling in him.

By the time White touched the mainland. White without wasting much time immediately rushed towards Mihawk's direction and instantly the distance had reached 1 meter in front of Mihawk. White immediately released the ability that belonged to him.

"Danger!"

Mihawk can feel a very dangerous sense of threat through the ability that White will unleash. Mihawk immediately took a step back to avoid the attack. However, it's all useless. White had already arrived in front of Mihawk and immediately released his abilities.

"White Style - Wake of The Dead!"

The high-speed slash concentrated at one point directly attacked Mihawk. Mihawk immediately uses his Armament Haki and Observation Haki abilities to protect himself while also using his sword to fend off attacks released by White.

"Oh? The ability to survive?"

Although White couldn't see that Mihawk was currently already covering part of his body with Armament Haki. The changes in the body's defenses that Mihawk belongs to can be felt by White through the friction between the sword and Mihawk's body.

"No gaps"

Mihawk, who is currently within the scope of White's attack, can see that there is no flaw for him to attack White again. The only option is to retreat. Mihawk immediately took a step back where his body had several sword incision wounds while his clothes were now torn.

White immediately stopped his ability and stared at Mihawk quietly.

"What a terrifying sword ability. I met a swordsman for the first time who had no gaps at all at the time of attacking"

Mihawk said seriously regardless of his current appearance.

"Oh? So you can take a look. Your gaze is quite sharp, hmm. You have very good eyes"

"I want to ask you something"

"What's the thing you want to ask me?"

"Who is the best swordsman in this place?"

"Why are you asking that question? Do you have any plans to fight him?"

"Of course"

Mihawk showed a look full of firmness and also an intention to move forward. Although he is currently in a state of urgency by White. Still, there is no intention to retreat to achieve the goal desired by him.

"Hahahaha"

White laughed loosely at this and then looked at Mihawk with a dumb look.

"I don't know if you're stupid or what, well, I don't care about that. However, if you want to aim for the peak of the swordsman in this place. Just forget that delusion of yours. As long as you can't beat me, you won't reach the peak"

"Are you not the best in this place?"

Mihawk didn't care about the ridicule and low-key tone issued by White. Mihawk had already determined his goal and Mihawk was sure he would be able to do it.

White's laughter immediately stopped upon hearing Mihawk's question.

"You can't possibly reach that person's position"

"That guy?"

Mihawk looked at White with a look of confusion because at the moment White said that sentence. It can be seen that there is a melancholy tone in his tone. It was like implying that White knew the person well.

"Stop this stupid talk"

White immediately said angrily.

"Compared to you thinking about things you can't achieve. You should be focused on what is currently in front of you. You now can't even face me, how could you challenge the highest position here"

White immediately rushed towards Mihawk's direction and released his ability back

"White Style - Wake of The Dead"

Although Mihawk had already seen this ability. The attack released by White is very deadly and also has no loopholes at all. Mihawk tried to retreat so he could try to reverse this attack.

"Retreat? Do you think I'll let that happen?"

Simultaneously, White instantly changed the grip on his sword.

"White Style - The Rise Of The Dead!"

The slash, which had a very long range and was also random, was directly released by White. Mihawk, who saw the slash, immediately pointed at him, immediately raised his sword while retaliating against the attack to defend himself at this time. However, the slash released by White at this time was more extremely powerful and also had a very terrifying sharpness than before.

The speed of the slash released by White at this time was so fast that Mihawk was unknown. The slash had hit the front of his body and immediately left a slash scar that was so deep that it exposed Mihawk's inner bones.

"Agh!"

Mihawk immediately vomited blood when he was hit by the slash. White, who saw an opportunity to end the battle, did not waste much time. White immediately prepared for the ability that belonged to him.

His white sword was instantly shrouded in a white aura and immediately White raised his sword up and immediately swung it towards Mihawk.

"Dead! White Style - Flame Of The Dead!"

Mihawk raised his head and stared at the attack released by White. Although Mihawk knew that he was currently losing the battle this time. No feeling of remorse arose within him.

"Dieback? At least I can die under the attack of a swordsman who is stronger than me. But... This is a start. I will come back to challenge you"

White's slash immediately came to Mihawk and directly destroyed Mihawk's body instantly there. White then immediately lifted the released ability and instantly the sword used by him instantly returned to it.

"Pay attention to your identity, rubbish. You should be self-aware if you want to take the top spot"

The tone of a voice issued by White changed compared to before. White at this time has shown his true identity. White's gaze showed emptiness and anything that stood in his way would be killed by him.

Although at the previous talks it was seen that White had no intention of taking the top spot. He is the person who wants to occupy the position the most, even today he is still struggling to get it.

After finishing Mihawk, White immediately left the arena.

Grand Line, Saboundy Archipelago Island, Mangrove Trees 13.

"It's very strange. Is this the place?"

At this time in front of the Guild building, it can be seen that Admiral Kizaru has arrived there. Although he had already arrived, Borsalino did not immediately enter the guild but just stared at the building in front of him with a look of interest.

"This place is very inconspicuous. Is it possible that Sengoku-san is too paranoid? It's very strange"

Borsalino then immediately stepped forward and immediately entered the guild.