Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue

"Not interested!" He had no interest in any of that rubbing or health-preserving stuff. He stared blankly at the naval captain in front of him, especially at the black knife at his waist, which surprised him slightly. "Black Knife - Autumn Water."

Although he didn't think this greedy and corrupt naval captain would satisfy him, he was still very willing to give the knife a try when he saw it.

Looking at Xia Che expressionlessly, he said calmly, "It seems this trip to the East China Sea won't be so pointless after all..."

however.

The words are not finished yet.

"What do you mean by interest? I'll show you. We're already here, didn't we say we wanted to see how I slack off?" The equally enthusiastic Garp pulled Mihawk, who was still posing, along and led him forward. "Now I'll show you how I slack off."

"..."

Does this naval hero not understand human language?

Mihawk's lips twitched, and he was about to say something more when...

“That’s right, forget about Qiu! There’s another Qiu over there, I’ll order some for you later, the rowing man! We can deal with whatever we need to do later, we need to have some fun tonight! Don’t worry, you don’t need to spend any money!” The East Sea Overlord next to him also laughed heartily, “Look at me, isn’t that how I am? Oh right, I think I forgot something, never mind, let’s relax first! I’m too tired, my brain isn’t working properly.”

"..."

Does this overlord of the East China Sea not understand human language?

Who else should we call the rowing man?

Mihawk's face darkened, but just as he was about to draw his knife...

"Remember to have fun!" the naval captain said, waving enthusiastically at them. "I won't bother you any longer."

then.

The person just turned around and walked away!

Mihawk: ...

Seeing that the naval captain had already disappeared from sight, he turned his head stiffly to look at Vice Admiral Garp and said, "Let me go!"

Well, since we're already here, a little more time won't make a difference.

Let's first see what this so-called "rubbing" actually means.

Just treat it as a break!

"I'll go by myself!"

……

Not a moment.

Led by regular customers Moke and Kapu, the group arrived at the so-called Red Romance and were warmly received by the staff into a luxurious room that had been reserved in advance.

With his feet in the bucket, Mihawk relaxed a little.

only.

"Just soaking your feet? Nothing special!"

He thought it was something else entirely, that even a naval hero had come all the way here.

The result...is this?

however.

The voice just fell.

"Haha, this is just the beginning!" Garp said cheerfully from the side. "You'll see soon enough!"

"That's right! Rowing man, I've already made arrangements for you!"

"You... don't call me the rower!"

"Okay, rowing man!"

then.

Another moment passed.

"Technician No. 44—Qiu Xiang—is at your service!"

Immediately afterwards...

"Hiss~" Mihawk let out a comfortable sigh.

"Well, rower!" Mok, a regular customer, looked at Mihawk, who seemed equally satisfied with his hospitality, and said, "When you come here, you have to relax!"

“Just so-so!” Upon hearing Mok’s words, Mihawk, regaining his composure, replied calmly, “I’m only interested in swords!”

With a hint of interest, he said, "That naval base commander is quite intriguing to me."

"The boss? After all, the boss is also a very powerful swordsman!"

"A fallen naval swordsman? So be it~" Hearing Moke's words, Mihawk became even more interested and was about to stand up.

"You want to spar with that kid? Forget it. He probably won't have time for you today. Otherwise, why would I have dragged you here? It was his idea!" Garp said cheerfully. "That kid said he's really looking forward to fighting the world's number one swordsman and he takes it very seriously. He thinks this duel shouldn't start just like this. So, he wants to be given a night to prepare. He absolutely can't let this duel be a disgrace!"

"Expectations? Attention? Disgrace?" Upon hearing Vice Admiral Garp's words, Mihawk paused, then sneered, "You seem to have underestimated that degenerate naval captain."

Could he also be someone who values ​​swords?

Perhaps... tomorrow will be quite interesting?

He said, with a hint of anticipation, "In that case, let that guy prepare well! He just doesn't want to disappoint me!"

"Hahaha, that guy might surprise you, you'd better look forward to it!"

"I hope so!" Mihawk's eyes flickered slightly as he lay back down. "I'll be looking forward to it!"

Since they're taking this so seriously, he should relax a bit and get some rest!

It's actually quite comfortable.

Chapter 92 Showdown

the next day.

True to his word, Mihawk did not hesitate and pulled his feet out of the barrel.

We've given that guy a day to prepare; now it's time to see if he's worthy of that sword.

As for the naval heroes and the overlord of the East China Sea... they were not interested in this, waved their hands at Mihawk, and then ignored him.

Since the boss has made this decision, he believes the boss is ready.

Moke had considerable confidence in his boss!

As for Garp... he was here on vacation anyway, so he's even less interested in those things. After staying here for a few days, he still has to go back to the Goa Kingdom!

Let's relax now!

"Phew, even if you ask Sengoku to come, he won't!" Garp said leisurely. "What's the point of meddling in those things? Why not learn from me?"

"Sengoku? Garp's partner?" Mok chuckled upon hearing Garp's words, "In that case, next time he comes, let Captain Mok entertain him!"

"Haha, really?"

"Of course, I, Moke, am not only the most discreet man on the sea, but also a man of my word!"

"That's a deal, Mok! Don't you dare run away then!"

that's it……

Mok, who still didn't know the meaning of the words "Warring States Period," made a promise in Red Romance that he would entertain Garp's old friend next time.

……

the other side.

Mihawk also hitched a ride back to the 16th Marine Division.

Although he was surprised by how lively the small island under the jurisdiction of the East China Sea Branch was, he didn't pay much attention to it.

It's not like it's kendo, why care so much?

When he arrived at the 16th Naval Branch, someone was already waiting for him at the dock, as if they had known he would come all along.

Before he could say anything, the person on the other end said that his colonel had asked him to wait there, and then made a gesture of invitation, as if inviting him to go somewhere.

Mihawk frowned slightly, but didn't pay much attention, and followed the marine to a place that was already empty.

And the naval captain... seemed to have been waiting there all along.

His imposing figure, standing alone with the black sword Qiu Shui in his hand, did indeed resemble a swordsman.

only.

[Thank you to the world's greatest swordsman for coming and providing guidance!]

That banner.

And the dense crowd all around...

Mihawk: ...

Is this what they mean by valuing duels?

A whole night of preparation?

He stared at the still-standing naval captain with a dark expression. He had initially thought the guy had some swordsman's aura, but now it seemed... it was all just a show.

"What a disappointment!" Mihawk drew his dagger and sighed. "I was looking forward to it all night. You degenerate naval captain, well, let it end here!"

But before he could even swing his knife...

"Wait a minute!" The naval captain on the other side suddenly stretched out his hand, stopping them with a serious expression. "It hasn't started yet!"

"???"

Mihawk paused, his hand gripping the knife, then frowned as he looked at him, remembering his anticipation from the previous night. He said calmly, "What else is there?" He pursed his lips. "Or is there something else you could possibly be looking forward to?"

"No! First, did you challenge me?"

"I'm not interested anymore!"

"Fine then, if you're not interested, then let's not fight! Don't try to cut me, or I'll run away! Mr. Mihawk, I'm sure you don't want so many people to see you facing a swordsman who can't fight back at this important moment!"

"..."