Chapter 114: Threat From World Government, Hawkeye Goes Berserk

Time passed day by day.

In the new training room, set in a ten times gravity area, Carlos and Hawkeye were engaged in a sparring match with wooden swords.

Though they were just training swords, in Carlos's hands, they felt as sharp as any masterful blade.

The pervasive killing intent and the intricate, unpredictable sword moves created an immense pressure on Hawkeye.

One misstep could lead to serious injury or defeat.

As usual, this session was no exception.

After exchanging dozens of moves without a clear victor, Hawkeye found himself mentally exhausted and out of breath.

Seeing this, Carlos put away his wooden sword.

"Okay, that's enough for today."

"I have to say, your talent in swordsmanship is truly enviable. You've made remarkable progress in just one month."

"Yeah... but I still feel weak in front of you."

Hawkeye said this without a hint of embarrassment. After their duel, he did feel a moment of despair. However, as someone striving to become the world's greatest swordsman, he quickly adjusted his mindset and reestablished his goals.

He practiced swordsmanship day and night and occasionally faced off against Momousagi and others.

The sudden loss of his familiar weapon forced him to return to the basics and reevaluate his understanding of the sword.

Hawkeye glanced at the sword hanging at Carlos's waist, his expression turning serious.

As the former world's greatest swordsman, he had a keen sense for swords. From the start of their duel, he had sensed that the sword Carlos wielded was unusual—almost fearsome.

"It resembles that large Sword from before, but this feeling..."

What's going on? Did he acquire an Supreme sword?

Hawkeye thought silently, recognizing that it was inappropriate to pry into others' secrets.

"By the way, I was present during your battle with Garp a few days ago."

Like everyone else, he had been deeply impressed. After a moment of hesitation, he couldn't help but ask, "I don't see how you train, but I didn't expect your Haki to be so strong that even Garp would be defeated."

"When it comes to talent, I doubt anyone else in the world can compare to you."

"I'm curious—how strong are you really?"

Carlos didn't answer right away; he simply smiled.

Hawkeye added, "By the way, I've noticed a lot of unfamiliar faces around here lately. They seem out of place."

Carlos had already noticed this without needing to be told. In recent days, many masked individuals in white uniforms had appeared in Marineford.

From his observations, they were likely part of the intelligence organization CP0-CP9 under the World Government.

Additionally, thousands of guards in heavy golden armor, armed to the teeth, had appeared throughout the ports, residential buildings, and streets.

These guards were well-trained and adhered strictly to military commands, rivaling the elite Marines.

In the name of protecting the Celestial Dragons, they blocked various traffic routes in Marineford.

Carlos remained silent about it, watching the situation unfold.

If he guessed correctly, the World Government's aim this time was likely to force him to resign as Marine Marshal.

"Mihawk, if for some reason I had to leave the Marines—"

Before he could finish, Hawkeye interrupted, his tone cold.

"Carlos, you know what I want. The World Government, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Marines, pirates—these titles are meaningless to me."

"Like Shanks, you're not only my rival but also my friend, even my mentor."

"Have you forgotten our agreement? One day, I will defeat you openly and reclaim what belongs to me."

"Until then, I won't allow you to be killed by anyone—even the Five Elders."

Carlos nodded silently, about to respond when—

Bang bang bang!

Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door.

The door to the training room was kicked open.

Two tall men in strange masks and white uniforms appeared at the entrance.

Behind them stood a dense line of guards, all looking serious and ready for battle.

One of the CP0 agents scanned the room and said in a deep voice, "Marine Marshal Carlos, the Five Elders and their associates have been waiting for you. Please come with us."

Carlos nodded slightly and moved toward the door.

Hawkeye said nothing and followed silently.

One CP0 agent extended a hand to stop Hawkeye, saying coldly, "The Five Elders only wish to meet with Marshal Carlos. The rest of you should retreat immediately!"

Hawkeye remained silent but slowly raised the wooden sword in his hand.

In the next moment, a dazzling light burst forth from the blade.

A fierce, violent slash surged forward, engulfing the CP0 agent.

The agent instantly turned into a mist of blood.

Boom!

In an instant, the slash cut through the entire crowd, sweeping across the square and carving a massive trench several meters deep in the hard stone beneath their feet.

Nearly a thousand guards were tragically affected, falling on the spot.

The slash continued unabated, traversing the entire island before vanishing into the distant sky.

After striking, Hawkeye pointed the tip of his sword diagonally at the people in front of him.

"Who else is going to stop me?"

His piercing gaze and the palpable murderous intent in his calm words sent chills through everyone present.

As one of the strongest warriors in the world, his aura felt like a hurricane.

Neither the CP0 agents nor the well-trained royal guards dared to breathe at that moment.

The atmosphere turned solemn.

However, Hawkeye ignored everyone and turned to Carlos.

During this time in the ten times gravity training room, he hadn't anticipated that without gravity's constraints, his fully unleashed power could reach such levels!

Carlos nodded, commenting, "That slash was impressive. It carried real sword power. If things continue this way, you'll soon transcend your limits and reach a new realm."

"…"

Hawkeye took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement.

At that moment, a loud shout rang out from a distance.

"Hawkeye! Have you forgotten your identity? Do you want to go on a killing spree here?"

The guards quickly split into two groups, making way.

Saturn, with a grim expression, slowly walked forward from the center of the formation, surrounded by his subordinates.

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