Chapter 1,423 Mihawk VS Longinus!

Wano Island.

The capital of flowers under the blue sky and white clouds.

The breath of spring always fills the whole city.

The pink and white fragrance of cherry blossoms permeates every corner of the air.

Men, women, and children walking around on the street can smell the rich fragrance of flowers when they take a deep breath.

The majestic shogunate tower stands on a giant tree, with the towering Fuji Mountain behind it as the background.

In the banquet hall on the top floor of General City, Mihawk was receiving Shanks.

Gion, wearing a pink kimono, sat quietly next to the former and listened to their conversation, adding wine and food to her husband from time to time.

Sitting next to Shanks were Qin Su and Susano'o who had just participated in the Top 100 Tournament.

As for the 'Eight-Tailed' Niugui, he went to Nine-Tailed Island to meet the Nine-Tailed Lama to reminisce about the past.

"I'm glad you figured it out."

Mihawk had a joyful smile on his face after hearing Shanks' inner thoughts.

The most important thing is to protect everything in the present, rather than pursuing the truth of history and overly demanding absolute freedom. The current world government is worthy of my service.

As for my dream about Captain Roger, let me forgive him in the underworld after my death!

Listen, this is what Shanks just said to him.

This is really figured out!

"Yes, I understand. I don't want to be a bystander anymore." Shanks nodded, then smiled bitterly and said, "I just don't know if Lord Im will allow me to come back, and if he is willing to use me."

Mihawk remained silent because he couldn't guarantee what Im's attitude would be.

After all, Shanks broke into the 'Land of the Gods' privately before.

but

"Master Im must know about you in the Adventurers Association. Since you are safe and sound now, it means that he doesn't have much dislike for you, and didn't Doflamingo say that Lord Im is willing to see you. "

Mihawk's words seemed comforting, but they actually made sense.

Shanks didn't know it, but Mihawk continued: "I'll go with you this time. It just so happens that I haven't seen Lord Im for a long time."

This moved Shanks greatly. Mihawk really regarded him as a friend.

"Can I come with you? I also want to meet Stussy" Gion asked softly.

Mihawk nodded and agreed: "Okay."

"Who is Lord Im?" Qin Su next to Shanks asked curiously.

Mihawk and Shanks looked at each other, and finally the former shook his head and said: "You are not suitable to know now."

After hearing this, Qin Su behaved very well and politely and stopped asking further questions.

The next day, morning.

Mihawk, Shanks, Gion, Qinsu, and Susanoo.

In front of the medium-sized star gate guarded by many ninjas, I saw the 'Eight-Tailed' Ushiki who came back in time.

"Hey, how are you? Are you happy to see your old friend?" Shanks greeted.

"It's okay, but he told me that he doesn't want to continue being a tailed beast, but wants to be a human and have children with a white fox."

The 'Eight-Tailed' Ushiki who had shrunk his size to three meters said in a low voice with a strange expression.

"Uh" Shanks opened his mouth and didn't know what to say.

"Has the Kyuubi of the ninja world decided to eat the Renren Fruit?" Mihawk said.

"Do you know about this?" Shanks turned his eyes and saw Mihawk nodding: "Mr. Shenhe occasionally comes to me for tea, and during this time he mentioned the matter of Honglian and Nine Lamas."

"Okay." Shanks didn't know Kamiwa, nor Guren, nor Kyuubi, so he just looked at Ushiki again: "What about you, do you want to be a human too?"

Niu Gui shook his head repeatedly: "No, it's good now, and I like swimming in the sea."

Since he said so, Shanks naturally had no objection.

Then five people and one beast walked into the star gate under the watchful eyes of the ninjas.

Originally, as Mihawk, there should be a large number of Holy Land garrison, CIPHER POL, and even swordsmen from Mitōsai following him.

But he didn't like the fuss, so he refused these ostentations directly.

Everyone passed through the star gate and instantly arrived at Loulan, the ninja world.

Soon I saw a large number of knights from the Holy Land Guard wearing armor and holding spears at the exit.

Not far away, you can also see a white spaceship floating in mid-air with golden hooves of the Sky Dragon printed on the side, which means that it exclusively serves the Tianlong people.

"Welcome the distinguished Saint Mihawk and Saint Shanks to the ninja world!"

Stussy stepped forward with a smile on her high heels, and then looked at Gion: "Long time no see. To be honest, I didn't expect you to marry Mihawk Saint. What a blessing!"

Although Gion's cheeks were red, he still faced Stussy's praises openly.

"Your Highness Qin Su, Lord Yimu has asked people to place the 'Supreme Imperial Instrument' in the Kingdom of Ghosts. Next, you only need to follow them to the place, and you can try to control the 'Supreme Imperial Instrument'. And test its power to your heart's content. ”

Stusi finally looked at Qin Su and Susano'o and smiled.

At the same time, a man in black in a suit and leather shoes walked over from behind her.

"You two, please come with me." After saying this, the man didn't care whether they agreed or not.

Then he turned around and walked towards another spaceship that was much smaller and less ornately decorated.

Qin Su didn't mind either. After greeting Mihawk and Shanks, he followed quickly with Susano'o.

He only has the 'Supreme Imperial Instrument' in his heart now.

A moment later, Mihawk and others followed Stusi onto the 'Dragon Spaceship' and flew quickly towards the airspace where Noah's Ark was.

"Hey, have we left the mainland?"

Gion was a little surprised to notice the sea gradually appearing below the spacecraft.

Stussi smiled: "Yes, there is another continent in this ninja world, named Regel Continent. Now Loulan and the Ninja Sect are developing it."

"I see." Gion nodded and then changed the subject: "Tell me how your life has been on Noah's Ark these past few years?"

Time just passed by in the wind between the two women's chatting and Shanks' anxious mood, like gravel sliding through the fingers.

A few hours later, the spacecraft that had entered the Regel continent finally arrived somewhere high in the sky.

Mihawk, Shanks, and Gion, who came to the deck again, discovered that a huge invisible door was formed out of thin air not far away, and at the same time revealed a green and alien space inside.

When the white spacecraft passed smoothly, the air door quickly closed, returning to the original blue sky and white clouds.

"This is"

Shanks, who came to the front deck of Noah's Ark, was dumbfounded by the incredibly majestic and unbelievably spectacular ship and pavilions in front of him.

Especially the huge golden clock tower looked extremely familiar to him.

Isn't that what I saw on Sky Island when I was in the Roger Pirates?

At this time, a white-haired man about three meters tall, with a strong build, green facial skin and dark blue horizontal stripes, exuding an astonishing aura, strode up to the crowd and stared at the incense. kes.

"Kukulkan, what's the matter?" Stussi asked in surprise.

"Master Im ordered that Saint Mihawk and Lady Gion go directly to the fifth floor, but Saint Shanks needs to survive my attack for one day."

Kukulkan said in a deep voice: "If he cannot do this, send him back to Mariejoia and he will not be allowed to step out of the 'Land of the Gods' for the rest of his life, otherwise all members of the Knights of God will be executed!"

Mihawk and Shanks' hearts sank. They did not expect to encounter such a test again.

At the same time, he began to take a serious look at Kukulkan. Judging from his breath alone, he definitely had the combat power of a lieutenant general.

But now Shanks has wasted many years and has not experienced any fierce battles, so his strength has stagnated for a long time.

He can barely defeat the 'Eight-Tailed' Niugui now, which can be said to be a long way behind Mihawk.

And Stussi knew Kukulkan well.

This is a giant python with a body length of several kilometers and is known as the 'Lord of the Sky'.

Such a huge volume has been reduced to the size of the eyes under the influence of the Renren Fruit. One can imagine how terrifying the physical strength is!

In addition, because he has a human form, he can practice domineering.

In the past few years, through countless sparring sessions with the Titan Soldiers, his domineering power has been tempered to an extremely high level.

And also in physical skills.

Although Kukulkan could not go to the Star Pressure Palace, Im still had a small gravity training room specially set up in the golden bell tower.

A CP0 master was also arranged to teach him the secrets of life restoration and the six movements.

All in all, although he is Im's 'pet', or the 'patron beast' of Noah's Ark.

But the strength is really very strong, definitely reaching the level of a giant god weapon!

"Shanks, let me help you!" the 'Eight-Tailed' Niugui said immediately.

"This" Shanks hesitated.

"Yes, as long as you admit that you are Shanks Saint's familiar."

The term familiar has a wider scope.

Therefore, the World Government officially refers to summoned beasts, psychic beasts, and even humanoid Teigu like Susano'o as "familiar".

Of course, individuals can also address themselves in private according to their own habits.

"No, Niu Gui is my partner, I will do it myself." Shanks shook his head immediately.

But the next second, I heard Niu Gui say in a deep voice: "Yes, I am his psychic beast, and I can also be his familiar!"

It doesn't matter what he is called, it doesn't matter if he is not a human being.

He only knew that Shanks was the friend who took him around the starfish.

Now, even if he lets the Niu Gui be sealed into Shanks' body, he would probably only think about it for a moment.

"In that case, then you should stay." Kukulkan raised the corner of his mouth.

"Niu Gui" Shanks was extremely moved.

"Needless to say, I am now worried that the next battle will cause damage to this place."

Niu Gui shook his head and signaled him not to be so pretentious. At the same time, he glanced around and looked at the extremely wide bow deck.

But no matter how wide it was, it was still a wooden ship, and he didn't think it could withstand his own strength and the possibility of using the Tailed Beast Jade.

"There is no need to worry. This Noah's Ark is blessed by Lord Im's power. Just fight with all your strength." Kukulkan said indifferently.

He and 'Thunder Giant' Tori couldn't do any damage after fighting for a long time, so how could Shanks and Gyuuki do it?

"Good luck"

Now that things have come to this, Mihawk can only give Shanks a blessing.

Then he and Gion followed Stussy to the ship building gate in the distance.

He believes that Shanks will pass the test until he becomes a man alongside him.

"Are you ready?"

Kukulkan waited for them to go away and asked Shanks, who had already pulled out the 'Griffin', and the 'Eight-Tailed' Gyuuki who had returned to his original size and was squatting behind the former.

"bring it on!"

Shanks shouted to cheer for himself and Niu Gui.

【boom------】

The next second, a wave of air erupted, and Kukulkan instantly appeared in front of the two.

Before Shanks could react.

The cow ghost, which was fifty or sixty meters high and could not be overstated to be a giant, was kicked away by a supersonic whip leg.

【Whoosh! 】

Shanks subconsciously slashed with his sword, but only hit a shadow that dissipated in the wind.

Kukulkan appeared behind him, which made Shanks' expression suddenly freeze.

"It seems that the next day will be a bit long for you, Saint Shanks."

【boom! ! 】

In an instant, the shadow of the legs reappeared and the evil waves were emptied.

Surrounded by heavy sonic boom mist, Shanks flew backwards like a cannonball until he hit the wall of the golden clock tower.

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Such a huge movement made Mihawk and Gion, who had already reached the door of the ship building, subconsciously look back.

"Are they really okay?" Gion asked worriedly.

"Now I just have to trust him."

After Mihawk looked at the golden wall and stood up, he immediately rushed towards Kukulkan. In the blink of an eye, Shanks was knocked out again, and he immediately turned around and stepped into the door.

Come to think of it, you can't die after all.

About half an hour later.

Under the watchful eye of a giant divine soldier, they finally reached the top floor.

But he saw a red-haired young man standing in front, looking directly at Mihawk with joy and expectation.

"You are finally here, Jorah Kormihawk. I am Cassius Longinus. I hope to spar with you!"

Longinus drew the Seven-Star Sword from his back.

When the sword pointed at Mihawk, a faint green light bloomed.

Because Qixing Sword also felt the presence of Black Blade Night.

One is a bloodthirsty demon sword that brings killing and destruction, and the other is Starfish's most powerful and supreme sword.

"I'm here to see Lord Im." Mihawk said expressionlessly.

Longinus said in a deep voice: "This battle has been approved by Lord Im, and he also asked me to tell you that he has made his own decision regarding Figaland Shanks, and you do not need to continue to participate!"

Mihawk was silent for a few seconds, then held the handle of the knife behind his back with his right hand.

His action made Longinus's eyes light up.

Because he felt the fighting spirit starting to emanate from Mihawk.

Okay, he has long wanted to meet the strongest Tianlong of the younger generation according to Master Yimu!

"Gion, you go with Stussy first." Mihawk asked softly.

"good!"

Zhiyuan nodded, she believed Mihawk would not lose.

soon.

Only Mihawk and Longinus were left in the field, fighting with knives, and the surrounding atmosphere became extremely solemn.

The former is twenty-five years old this year, and the latter is twenty-one years old this year.

Both of them can be said to be leaders among the young people of Tianlong.

Including Doflamingo, who is 23 years old this year, the three of them can be called the "Three Heroes of the Heavenly Dragon".

Im wanted to see how far Longinus and Mihawk could fight.

next moment.

Longinus took the lead.

The Seven-Star Sword in his hand turned into green light and swept towards Mihawk overwhelmingly.

In this first strike, he didn't use his haki or devil fruit abilities, it was just pure swordsmanship.

Mihawk immediately understood what Longinus meant.

The blade of Heidaoye rotated like fallen leaves, forming a green whirlwind full of murderous intent, sweeping across the countless green lights that came towards it.

Although both sides are green, Mihawk's sword light is brighter and sharper, while Longinus's sword light is slightly dim, like a faint will-o'-wisp.

But the sword lights on both sides were entangled in the air, and the moment they collided, there was a clanging sound.

It proved that they were indeed competing with each other in their swordsmanship!

The sword energy soaring into the sky and the brilliant sword light kept crisscrossing, colliding and breaking.

It didn't take long.

Longinus and Mihawk flashed at high speed on the fifth floor of Noah's Ark with fast-moving figures, and everywhere they went was filled with fierce wind and sonic booms.

Gradually, the competition between the two is no longer limited to swordsmanship ()