Shanks said, "Akira is also my friend. How about this? I'll also send people to look for him. Perhaps we might be able to find him."
Marco said, "Then thank you, Red-Haired."
At this time, Whitebeard spoke again. He said to Hawkeye, "Hawkeye, you better be telling the truth. Otherwise, I will definitely not let you go."
An amazing aura erupted from Whitebeard's body. However, Hawkeye, who was in the center of the storm, only had a change in his face.
He quickly returned to normal, and said arrogantly, "Do as you please."
Hawkeye was just this kind of character. He wouldn't change, and he wouldn't be afraid, even if he was facing Whitebeard.
"The world's greatest swordsman, Hawkeye, I want to ask. What was the final result of your battle with Akira?"
Just as everyone thought that things were about to end, Vista, the captain of the 5th division of the Whitebeard Pirates, suddenly walked out, and asked Hawkeye with sharp eyes.
Hawkeye's eyes fell on Vista's two katanas. A sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Whitebeard Pirates, captain of the 5th division, 'Flower Sword' Vista."
Vista smiled, and said, "That's right, it's me 1.7."
Hawkeye nodded, and said, "I heard Akira mention you before, saying that he learned swordsmanship from you at the beginning?"
Vista said, Yes, Akira did learn swordsmanship from me at the beginning. However, he was extremely talented, and quickly embarked on his own path of swordsmanship.
So his achievements came from his own efforts. Now, I just want to know, who won your battle?
Hawkeye said, "I didn't win, and he didn't lose either."
Hawkeye's answer made all of the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates, including Whitebeard, very surprised.
Although they all knew that Akira should have become stronger, none of them had expected that he would actually be able to remain undefeated when facing Hawkeye.
Wouldn't that mean that Akira also had the strength of the world's greatest swordsman?
Vista was also looking at Hawkeye with surprise. He hadn't expected Hawkeye to actually give this kind of answer.
Although he knew that Akira had grown very quickly, he also couldn't have imagined that Akira would actually be able to fight Hawkeye to a draw now.
"Is that so? That's really unexpected. However, world's greatest swordsman, since we've met, then."
A sharp light flashed in Hawkeye's eyes, and he asked, "Do you want to fight me?"
Vista said, "As a swordsman, I'm afraid that no one wouldn't want to beat you. I'm naturally no exception either."
"Alright."
Hawkeye's answer was crisp and neat. There wasn't the slightest bit of hesitation. Vista was also a great swordsman who was famous in the New World.
Since they had met, he naturally wanted to compete as well. What's more, he had gained a lot of insights after his battle with Akira. He could use Vista to verify them.
Seeing that Vista wanted to fight Hawkeye, Whitebeard didn't dissuade him. Instead, he nodded, 13 letting Vista decide for himself.
Thus, another world-class great swordsman duel unfolded.
Hawkeye and Vista's battle wasn't as intense as when Akira and Hawkeye had fought. The main reason was that Vista was more skilled in moves.
However, in terms of attack power, he was far inferior to Akira's Zanpakuto. Their battle time also wasn't that long.
In the end, Hawkeye, whose swordsmanship had reached a new level, achieved victory.
Hawkeye and Vista's duel also let the people of the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates see the strength of the world's top great swordsmen.
Among the people present, besides Whitebeard and Red-Haired Shanks, no one dared to say that they were stronger than Hawkeye and Vista.
After Hawkeye's battle with Vista ended, the Whitebeard Pirates immediately left, without any hesitation.
After the Whitebeard Pirates left, Shanks looked at Hawkeye with surprise, and said, "Hawkeye, your swordsmanship seems to have improved again. You're much stronger than before."
As a former opponent, although he hadn't fought since losing an arm, he was still very familiar with Hawkeye's strength and swordsmanship.
So he was the first to see that Hawkeye's swordsmanship had changed.
Hawkeye said, "Mm, there has been a slight change."
"Because of Akira?" Shanks asked.
Hawkeye said, "He's very strong. His battle gave me too much inspiration. If I had to say who could surpass me in swordsmanship, the first person I would think of is him."
Shanks asked with surprise, I didn't expect you to actually evaluate him so highly. However, I have to admit that that kid is indeed qualified.
I knew him even earlier than you. He's one of the very few people that I can't see through.
Hawkeye looked at Shanks, and said with slight regret, "It's a pity that you're missing an arm. Otherwise, you might have been even stronger. I could have had another decent opponent."
Shanks laughed loudly, and said, "Hawkeye, what you're saying is as if I'm not good enough. Alright, let's not talk about so much. It's rare for you to come to see me. We must not leave until we're drunk. Let's go."
Not to mention Shanks and the others' banquet, after the Whitebeard Pirates left, the Commanders all gathered together to discuss.
"I didn't expect Hawkeye's strength to actually be so strong. Even Vista isn't his opponent." Blamenco, the captain of the 6th division of the Whitebeard Pirates, said with a solemn face.
"Yeah, the world's greatest swordsman. It's not just something that's blown out of proportion. His strength is very strong."
The Commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates all nodded in agreement with deep conviction. Even after they had watched Hawkeye and Vista's duel, their hearts were shaken.
Even Vista, who was so powerful, wasn't Hawkeye's opponent. They naturally didn't need to say anything more.
Among them, besides Vista, it was estimated that only Marco, Diamond Jozu, and Satch could be Hawkeye's opponents.
Marco's phoenix ability, Jozu's diamond defense ability, and Satch's Rain and Snow swordsmanship ability were all able to compete with Hawkeye.
Especially Satch, his strength had greatly improved since obtaining the Yuki Yuki no Mi.
His swordsmanship, physical skills, and the power of the Logia-type Yuki Yuki no Mi made his strength one of the strongest among the Commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates.
While everyone was discussing, Kingdew, the captain of the 11th division, suddenly said, "Actually, compared to Hawkeye's strength, I think Akira is even more powerful. We've all witnessed Hawkeye's strength.
Akira was actually able to fight him without losing. It's conceivable that Akira is probably terrifyingly strong now."
"That's right. Akira is the one who's truly terrifyingly strong."
Everyone enthusiastically agreed with Kingdew's words. Although they had all praised Hawkeye, in reality, none of them were truly convinced, because Hawkeye wasn't their person after all. Counting it, he wasn't even a friend.
However, Akira was different. He was the most outstanding one in the Whitebeard Pirates. His strength was powerful. Everyone naturally felt honored as well.
Satch chuckled, and said, "Marco, what do you say? How is Akira's strength now compared to you?"
Marco was the strongest one in the Whitebeard Pirates besides Whitebeard. So he was the most qualified to speak 250.
Marco laughed, and said, If Hawkeye didn't lie, I think Akira shouldn't be weaker than me now. He might even be stronger.
Moreover, if I really fought him, to be honest, I wouldn't have any confidence at all. You all know that kid.
His abilities are very strange, and he's also very cunning. I don't want to fight him for the rest of my life. There's no point at all.
"Haha, Marco, I think you're just afraid. It's estimated that you'll only be taught a lesson if you fight Akira now."
The people of the Whitebeard Pirates all laughed and said to Marco. They all remembered that Marco had relied on his strength to bully Akira countless times back then.
Now that Akira's strength had become stronger, Marco would definitely have a hard time if he came back.
Marco said unwillingly, "Tch, I'm afraid? I haven't fought him. Who said that he would be able to beat me? If he's in front of me, I'll still beat him to the ground."
Everyone laughed one after another. At the same time, the worry in their hearts had also lessened a bit.
After all, just like Hawkeye had said, Akira's strength was about the same as him. How many people could threaten Akira now?
So they all felt that something shouldn't have happened to Akira. Naturally, they wouldn't be too worried.
Time flies. In the blink of an eye, several years had passed.
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