Vol. 02 Ch. 03 – Underestimated

Previously …

Sengoku: "But I don't think you will come with someone who shouldn't be with sea trash like you, Rayleigh. Kong gives a picture of Mary and you, ordering the marines in Lougetown to look after you. But instead, you are hanging out with ocean trash like Rayleigh, apparently because your father's blood is thicker. "

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Arthur: "We first met, my name is Phantasm D. Arthur, and it's nice to meet you, the number 1 swordsman candidate in the world, the last descendant of the Dracule family, 'Hawk Eyes' Dracule Mihawk. If you have time, I want to practice sword fighting against you. "

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Mihawk: "He is a pain for ass for his friends but it would not be the same without him. I am lucky to already fight with him when he on the peak. I am here because of this boy drag me. After this, I will become the number one swordsman in the world. From the dust, we come and we will all return to dust. A truly great man who changes the world around him for the better, although after this it will be even more chaotic because of his words and this boy's question. "

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Rayleigh: "You have an unusual word there, but thank you."

Arthur was surprised by Mihawk who gave his words, although some pierced his heart what made Arthur most surprised was the difference Mihawk's personality before him with those in the anime. In the anime, Mihawk looks more like a lone wolf, doesn't talk much and doesn't like to insinuate like he is now.

Mihawk: "What?"

Arthur: "It's OK, so can we start this practice match?"

Mihawk: "Sure."

Arthur: "Are you going to use Yoru or your little knife?" Arthur and Mihawk stepped away from Roger's grave and allowed a distance of about 5 meters between the two of them.

Mihawk: "This knife is enough to practice sparring with you, I don't want you to get hurt because this is only limited to sparring. Also, I still can't fully control Yoru yet."

Arthur: * tch *

Mihawk pulled a small knife from the cross necklace on his neck, he stepped his right foot forward and pointed his small knife towards Arthur. Arthur also took out two swords from his storage ring, Arthur took the position indicating that he was ready to attack, but nothing moved between the two of them.

Arthur: I want to know to what extent my ability to use a sword. But seeing him stand like that, I couldn't find a gap to start the attack.

Mihawk: "Niitoryu? Do you just want to stare fight? Please start. "

Arthur: "Soru!" * wush *

Mihawk: "For speed ... it's good because you have foundations the Soru technique."

Arthur started by using Soru, Arthur felt that this technique was only enough to carry out direct attacks or avoid attacks. The Soru can only be used to move fast in a straight line, and Arthur has not been able to fully master this technique so that he can change direction in the middle of the movement.

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Mihawk: "For strength ... you still need a lot of practice."

Arthur who wants to cut with his sword makes x shape in front of his chest can be stopped young by Mihawk right in the middle of Arthur's two swords crossing. Even though he only used a small knife, Arthur felt that he could not make Mihawk step back. Arthur thought that if he could not win with his strength then he would focus on his speed.

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Mihawk: "For reflexes and accuracy ... good enough for a kid like you."

Arthur uses all abilities in using his sword but can still be parried by Mihawk's small knife. Arthur did not use any other fighting techniques because for start he only wanted to try the sword techniques he had learned so far. Arthur slashed with the sword in his right hand towards Mihawk's neck but could be easily held by his small knife. Followed by a slash from the sword in Arthur's left hand from top to Mihawk's head but can be changed the direction of the slash by Mihawk's small knife. This time Arthur made a successive slash towards Mihawk's body but he was still able to block it. In the end, Arthur pointed his two swords upwards and made a slash down to Mihawk's head, this time Mihawk parried one of his swords which made Arthur's two swords clash and miss the Mihawk's body. Arthur returned the distance between the two of them, even though only a few sword clashes took place but Arthur was truly surprised that the distance between them was still far. Mihawk was also surprised but for other reasons, he was a little surprised because Arthur's attack speed and density exceeded his expectations. But what surprised him most was that Mihawk easily read Arthur's familiar movements.

Mihawk: "I know that you have not only focused on training in sword techniques all this time, but the speed and accuracy of your attacks carried out exceeded my expectations. You must often practice sparring with that old man. " Mihawk continued to show the flaw in Arthur technique had during their sparring and gave a summary after looking at Sebas.

Mihawk: "But what makes me curious is why all your attack techniques, your wrist movements, and your footwork are so familiar to me. Hmm ... "Mihawk thought for a moment by playing his knife and throwing it into the air, "DON'T TELL ME... where did you get the Dracule family's basic sword technique manual? "

Rayleigh: "So that's why he wants to practice sparring with Mihawk." Rayleigh, who had been watching them clash, concluded while rubbing his chin.

Arthur: "I got it from the Donquixote family, but from where they got it I don't know."

Mihawk: "Tenryuubito. Alright, let's continue practicing the match. I want to know if you deserve to use this sword technique. "

Arthur continued his attack even though Mihawk easily dodged or parried him. Mihawk also kept on telling all the flaws Arthur had while using Dracule's family techniques. Amid their battle, Arthur began to be able to create strong pressure in the form of compressed air blades, which allowed Arthur to cut long distances. Although Arthur continued to fall and received several wounds, he continued to get up and give his next attack. Arthur also began training his Haki, Rokushiki, and free fighting techniques with his elbows and legs. Eventually, the sun began to set and Arthur was lying on the ground breathing heavily after releasing all his abilities. Although Arthur can cause injury on Mihawk's body and his breath is also heavily, Mihawk's condition is better than Arthur's. Sebas approached Arthur with a towel and a bottle of water knowing their match was over.

Sebas: "Why doesn't young master Arthur use the power of your devil fruit?"

Arthur: "If I use it, Mihawk won't last long."

Mihawk: "Hey. Boy, don't underestimate me. "

Arthur: "[Art's Room]"

In a lying position, Arthur used the power of his devil fruit. Rayleigh and Mihawk feel that they are enveloped in something like fog. And suddenly the small knife in Mihawk's hands turned into the meat with bones which often seen in the One Piece anime. Of course, Rayleigh and Mihawk were surprised because of the power of Arthur's devil fruit, not only did the shape apparently change but the meat also had the real aroma of meat.

Rayleigh: "Teleport ... space ... stoping time ... change the thing itself ..."

Rayleigh rubbed his chin and was again surprised by the conclusion he had reached. Is it possible that Arthur changed a person or a part of a person's body? If so, Arthur can end the fight by changing the skin or vein of his enemy into something that can make the enemy lose blood continually. Without covering the whole body with a strong Haki then nothing can stop Arthur's devil fruit attack.

Rayleigh: "What's the name of your devil fruit, Arthur?"

Arthur: "Art-art devil fruit."