Chapter 177: World's Strongest Swordsman

"Hey! The sky has been split open!"

One person, trembling, pointed towards the sky.

Everyone's gaze turned skyward, and their expressions changed instantly.

It looked as though the sky had been cleaved in two.

The figures of the two combatants trembled, and the crowd felt as if the surrounding area was shaking like an earthquake.

They could not see Mihawk and Ryujiro's figures with the naked eye.

What kind of battle was this? Just getting close might result in being torn apart?

Many people glanced at the calm Hinata.

Gulp!

Someone unconsciously swallowed, wondering how powerful this girl must be to stop a tsunami!

Meanwhile, the ship beneath them was on the verge of collapsing and would sink into the sea after a few more storms.

Since his encounter with Shanks, no opponent had excited him like this. To face such a swordsman in his lifetime was something he would die without regret.

"One move to decide the victor."

"I had the same thought!"

Mihawk's lips curled into a slight smile.

Finally, the two figures appeared in the crowd's view, and their heavy breathing could be clearly felt.

Zoro, who had been dragged to the floating restaurant, was completely shocked by their duel.

Is this the pinnacle of strength in the world?!

The boy, younger than him by quite a bit, already had the strength to fight Mihawk. And then there was himself... 

Zoro clenched his fists in frustration.

He needed to become stronger!

He would not give up on becoming the world's strongest swordsman!

"After this battle, the boy will become famous throughout the world."

Zeff murmured gravely.

Being able to stand up to Mihawk, and so young, this kind of person would definitely resonate throughout the sea.

However, these two young people shouldn't be pirates.

After a long silence, a never-before-seen seriousness appeared in Mihawk's eyes.

This boy was undoubtedly the strongest swordsman he had faced since Shanks.

He swung a dark red slash, roaring forward.

Nothing could block this slash; it severed the waves and split the sky.

Everything seemed insignificant in the face of this slash.

The dazzling red light seemed to want to engulf the world.

As expected of the world's strongest swordsman, this slash could cut through anything.

Ryujiro's lips curved upward.

Even Kaido, the strongest creature in the world, might not have the confidence to face this slash head-on.

Zoro stared in shock at the tsunami-like slash.

Is this the difference between him and the world?! 

As Mihawk said, he had always been a frog at the bottom of the well.

So how should he face this?

If he couldn't block it, he might end up buried in the sea beneath this unbeatable slash.

Not only was Zoro curious, but even Mihawk was interested in how Ryujiro would block his strongest move.

Ryujiro sheathed his sword, and a sharp sword intent erupted from him like a tidal wave.

The aura was so intense that even Zoro felt as though a blade was pressed against his neck.

This sword intent!

Mihawk's pupils narrowed.

"Clang—"

The crowd heard a resonant sword cry, and the blade light seemed to cut through the entire world, even the dimensions.

The expressions on the faces of everyone in the floating restaurant were all identical, as if they had been stunned into silence.

The dark red slash that had rolled like a tsunami vanished.

Everything around them settled down instantly.

No one knew what had happened.

At this moment, Ryujiro had already sheathed his Zanpakuto.

Had the outcome been decided?

Everyone was eager to know who had won.

Mihawk's face was pale, and a bloodstain appeared on his chest, with a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

He lost. 

He had considered that he might lose and that there would be a swordsman who could defeat him, but he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.

Ryujiro's sword didn't injure his internal organs. It had only completely dismantled Mihawk's swordsmanship.

Mihawk showed a bitter expression, looking at Ryujiro with a complicated tone as he said, "You win."

He spoke just two words, then vanished from sight with his wounds.

With the result decided, the onlookers were stunned for a long time before snapping back to reality. They all gasped at Mihawk's retreating figure.

The world's strongest swordsman, Mihawk, had lost! 

And to a young boy.

Incredible!

Unless seen with their own eyes, no one would believe that the Warlord of the Sea, Mihawk, had been defeated by a boy.

In that fleeting moment, they hadn't even understood what had happened.

The sea 

Would become turbulent.

Ryujiro gazed at Mihawk for a while before instantly appearing on the deck of the floating restaurant.

The crowd, startled by Ryujiro's sudden appearance, stepped back in fear.

How did he suddenly get to the deck? 

Ryujiro held Hinata's hand and addressed Zeff, "Boss, you must have something good to eat here, right?"

Seeing Ryujiro's smile, Zeff was momentarily stunned.

This was the swordsman who had just defeated Mihawk? He seemed like a different person compared to when he was wielding his sword.

"Since this is a restaurant, of course, we have food."

"Please come in, sir."

Zeff made a gesture of invitation, and Ryujiro walked into the restaurant with a faint smile.

As Ryujiro passed by Johnny and Yosaku, their legs trembled.

The boy who defeated Mihawk was now the world's strongest swordsman.

The entire sea would be shaken by this.

"Zoro, what are you going to do?"

Zoro broke free from Johnny and Yosaku's support and slowly walked toward Ryujiro, his face pale.

"Zoro."

Luffy watched Zoro approach Ryujiro, his wise eyes observing, seemingly contemplating something.

Ryujiro looked at the approaching Zoro with interest and said meaningfully, "Roronoa Zoro, if those fatal injuries aren't treated soon, your life might not be spared."

Zoro's forehead was sweaty, and he smiled arrogantly, "If I were to die from such injuries, it would mean I'm just that level of man."

Hinata's brows slightly twitched.

What a grand spirit he has.

"Interesting."

"If you have something to say, just say it."

Ryujiro said calmly.

Suddenly, Zoro bowed deeply, his voice strong and clear, "Please! Teach me swordsmanship!"

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