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Chapter 136 Hawkeye's Contract

A screen of light appeared.

【Beginner Iron Sword Lv.1 (White)】: A beginner weapon produced in the Reincarnation Game. When equipped, it increases sword energy by 1.

Note: Holders of Contract Fruits can temporarily activate player templates.

[Jorakoel Mihawk]

Level: 1 (1/50 experience)

Attributes: Strength 50, Agility 48, Constitution 45, Spirit 45

Equipment: Beginner Iron Sword

Skills: One Piece World Swordsmanship Lv.19, Observation Haki Lv.19...

Hint: In the world of One Piece, the basic physical attributes of a normal human male are [3].

"Could he be a user of the Illusion Fruit?"

Hawkeye looked at the suddenly appearing light screen. Although his expression was solemn, he was not flustered.

No matter how bizarre a Devil Fruit ability is, or how well it is developed, it will still be restrained by the even more powerful Haki. This is an ironclad rule in the world of One Piece.

And he himself happens to be the one who possesses the ultimate domineering aura.

"Very rough workmanship..."

Eagle Eyes narrowed his eyes, examining the beginner's iron sword in his hand.

He had handled countless swords, and those that could be called famous swords were the finest products crafted by master craftsmen who had spent countless hours collecting precious ores.

Products produced on an assembly line like these, which resemble apprentice craftsmen, don't even deserve to be wielded by him.

suddenly……

Hawkeye noticed something was wrong.

His face was solemn as he gripped the rough, novice iron sword and then swung it.

Another massive slash that cleaved through the waves.

This time, the swordsman did not aim accurately, so the Krieg Pirates' wrecked fleet only swayed and was swept dozens of meters away by the waves.

"My slashing attack has become stronger?"

Hawkeye was surprised and puzzled. The force of the sword swing had not changed, and the domineering aura could not have suddenly increased, but the slash had suddenly become stronger.

Although extremely faint, it was impossible for this great swordsman to miss his senses.

Sword Qi +1...

Hawkeye's gaze fell on the light screen as if he had discovered a new continent.

Until now,

He still doesn't believe in the existence of a game of reincarnation that can grant any wish, and only considers him a very peculiar and rare Devil Fruit user.

It must be said that this contract fruit and the mysterious person behind it are extremely attractive.

【Contract Quest (2/5)】

Mission objective: Destroy five ships belonging to the Krieg Pirates.

Quest Reward: Greatsword Mastery Lv.1 (White)

For Hawkeye, the contract missions were extremely easy, practically effortless.

Boom!

The unstoppable horizontal slash tore through the belly of the five giant ships like a crescent moon, and countless members of the Krieg Pirates fell into the water like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

[Task completed, reward issued]

There was still no fluctuation of energy.

In particular, Hawkeye had made prior preparations and had activated his Observation Haki to its full potential.

A strange memory suddenly surfaced in my mind.

It is a very special technique.

【Greatsword Mastery Lv.1 (White)】: Greatsword techniques researched by greatsword masters of the Arad Continent over many years, which can increase the physical and magical attack power of the greatsword user.

Upgrade requirements: 50 proficiency, 50 skill experience

The continent of Arad boasts exceptional weaponry skills, with both boxers and gunners honing their craft to the pinnacle.

In particular, the legendary Four Great Sword Saints inspired countless adventurers to become swordsmen.

This technique comes from Agamemnon, one of the four great sword masters, and his understanding and mastery of the greatsword.

"Such a unique skill..."

Hawkeye frowned slightly, initially puzzled, but after fully digesting the weapon technique, his puzzlement turned into admiration.

There are no complicated moves, just the purest greatsword techniques.

It's like the instinctive skill that someone develops after countless battles wielding a giant sword.

But it is completely different from the swordsmanship of the One Piece world.

For swordsmen in the world of One Piece,

Physical and mental well-being are the core!

Physical strength means powerful force and superhuman speed, enabling one to unleash more powerful and greater strikes.

The spirit symbolizes willpower and dominance; when infused into a strike, it can cleave steel, split rocks, and cleave everything.

Skills are just icing on the cake.

Prioritize unleashing slashes and repelling enemies in the best possible posture.

However, the memories in my mind related to [Greatsword Mastery Lv.1] are a different kind of strange skill, which allows me to maximize the weapon's advantages through constant practice and adjustment.

In the world of One Piece, physical strength is paramount, while skill is secondary.

Arad swordsmen primarily focus on the skill of maximizing weapon limits, with physical strength playing a secondary role.

although,

【Greatsword Mastery Lv.1】The skills that can be passed down are neither complicated nor profound; they are simply the most basic uses of the greatsword.

But it gave Hawkeye a wonderful feeling of opening the door to a new world.

Hawkeye took a deep breath, processing the memories in his mind, and muttered, "Who could it be? With just Devil Fruit abilities, it's impossible to have this kind of understanding of swordsmanship."

He looked toward the tasks to come.

【Contract Quest (3/5)】

Mission objective: Defeat the Krieg Pirates crew (0/50)

Quest Reward: Greatsword Mastery (50 Proficiency Points, 50 Skill Experience Points)

"A worthless pirate crew, it seems... they still have some use."

Hawkeye's lips curled slightly as he drew the black sword from his back to show his appreciation for the pirate crew's value.

one strike.

Countless pirates let out cries of agony.

The powerful, wave-crushing strike, accompanied by a fierce gust of wind, tore through the air and cleaved through the chaotic fleet, even turning Krieg's main ship into fragments.

The two contractual tasks that followed—destroying the Krieg Pirates' main ship and defeating Krieg—were also completed incidentally.

[Task completed, reward issued]

The rewards for defeating the pirate crew and destroying the main ship directly upgrade [Greatsword Mastery] to [Lv.3].

Hawkeye was becoming increasingly adept at mastering the greatsword techniques, and his curiosity about the mysterious person hiding behind the scenes grew ever stronger.

The final reward for defeating Krieg is a strange stone.

[Whetstone (White)]: Can sharpen bladed weapons. Sharpness +1 upon success.

Hawkeye held a whetstone that had suddenly appeared, like the rough whetstones that you could find on any shelf that a shoddy blacksmith might have.

but,

Thinking of the novice iron sword he had previously used, a sense of anticipation still rose in his heart.

Following the instructions on the light screen, place the whetstone firmly against your weapon, the black knife.

[The [Black Blade - Night] is identified as a Lv.10 purple quality weapon, and [Sharpening Stone (White)] cannot be used.]

Although I'm not entirely clear on the equipment tiers in the Reincarnation game,

But Hawkeye could understand the meaning of the text: the black knife was of very high quality, and this whetstone could not improve its sharpness.

Then...

The knife inside the pendant.

[Successfully consumed [Whetstone (White)], weapon sharpness +1]

"It really is..."

Although the knife he carried could not compare to a famous sword, it was still a rare and sharp weapon. Hawkeye specially hired a master craftsman who could forge famous swords to make it.

An ordinary blacksmith, even with the finest whetstone, would not be able to sharpen the blade further; in fact, it would damage the original craftsmanship of a master blacksmith.

Hawkeye, who was very familiar with the pendant knife, was quite certain that the blade of this pendant knife had become even sharper.

stab.

The pendant knife sliced ​​through the edges of the coffin boat, feeling the sudden increase in smoothness.

For the first time, Hawkeye's mindset experienced emotional fluctuations that even he himself could not control.

[The player has successfully completed the contract, gaining the identity of a reincarnation game player and the opportunity to purchase game items at the game shop. Do you wish to proceed?]

Hawkeye pressed his palm against his chest, feeling his heart pounding wildly due to the emotional turmoil.

He suddenly burst into laughter.

Weapons that enhance slashing power, unconventional greatsword techniques, and whetstones.

The various wondrous items seem to suggest the reality of the cycle of reincarnation.

"Then let me see who this mysterious person who spread the contract is!"

(End of this chapter)