After retiring from the Navy, I became a doting husband.

The opponent is the greatest swordsman in the world; he wouldn't resort to sneak attacks.

Mihawk was full of doubt. The opponent had been full of fighting spirit just now, so why did he suddenly have to sharpen his sword at the last minute?

Inside the cabin, Martin looked at the dagger in his hand.

[Godsword - Bankai 998/1000, requires the corresponding Devil Fruit power]

Well, it's easier for Joel to gain Devil Fruit powers compared to Robin; Senbonzakura will take a while longer.

Joel looked at Martin: "Honey, what's wrong? If you don't want to fight, I can help."

"Help? Could you please help me cram for this at the last minute, honey?"

Martin said with a smile.

Joel asked in bewilderment, "Sharpening your spear at the last minute? What spear to sharpen? You never use a spear..."

Before he could finish speaking, Martin grabbed the large grapefruit and gave it a gentle push.

Immediately afterwards, the bed board began to vibrate.

.

Hawkeye on the small boat was very confused about what Martin was doing. Why did the whole boat start shaking after he went in, and why could he hear a woman screaming?

Didn't we agree to sharpen the knife?

Why did he suddenly start hitting women?

Wait, something's not right with this sound!

Homick couldn't help but use his Observation Haki to investigate briefly, and a picture formed in his mind. He sensed something was wrong. He never expected that this person would still be so interested during the final battle.

Is this how you sharpen a knife?

What weapon do you intend to use to fight me?

Hawkeye Mihawk, who had experienced countless battles, was completely bewildered at this moment, his mind filled with a million questions.

"What are you looking at? Martin has the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit!"

Nami then shouted, "He'll definitely beat you all to a pulp!"

Hawkeye Mihawk asked in surprise, "The Tremor-Tremor Fruit? Isn't that Whitebeard's fruit?"

Shimotsuki Koshiro was also surprised: "This Mr. Martin is a Devil Fruit user? Does the Tremor-Tremor Fruit refer to the ability to shake ships?"

……

Ten minutes later, Martin, his body trembling, saw text messages appear before his eyes.

[Rating: Excellent]

[Gains: Significantly increased affinity, significantly increased Observation Haki experience, significantly increased Shave experience, significantly increased Paper Drawing experience, significantly increased Tempest Kick experience, and significantly increased Bloodline Factor Vajra experience]

[Special: Devil Fruit power +2]

Excellent!

Without saying a word, Martin poured all the power of the Devil Fruit he had just acquired into the divine gun.

[Godslinger - Bankai: Unlocked by reciting the Bankai incantation; excess Devil Fruit power can be converted.]

"What does it mean that this excess Devil Fruit power can be transformed?"

Martin didn't think much of it, patted Joel's buttocks, and then put on his clothes and walked out of the cabin with satisfaction.

When he saw Hawkeye again, he was even calmer and his gaze was even sharper.

Hawkeye Mihawk's killing intent was even stronger, making his hawk eyes widen in surprise.

Why are you glaring at me?

I really went there to sharpen my knife.

Are you jealous of me because you don't have a wife?

All you do all day is play with your big sword.

You single dog!!!

Now that the knife is sharpened, you're in trouble.

The two men faced off, their auras clashing. Though there were no swords or spears on the two ships, the situation was far more dangerous than any actual clash of swords.

On another speedboat, Shimotsuki Koushirou's eyes flashed. After a moment, he suddenly burst into loud laughter: "Both of you are top masters of our time. Once you fight, it will surely be earth-shattering. The brilliance of this battle will surely shock the world. It is an honor for me to witness the two of you fight."

He said calmly, "But swords have no eyes, and life and death are separated by a fine line. I have a suggestion. There is a small island a few kilometers ahead. How about we go to the island to duel?"

He had already noticed that Martin's swordsmanship was extraordinary. Even if Hawkeye Mihawk could defeat him, he himself would likely suffer injuries. Therefore, he intervened.

Martin glanced at Shimotsuki Koshiro, understanding the situation perfectly, and smiled, "I have no objection."

Hawkeye Mihawk hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

There is indeed a small island not far away, which, when viewed from a distance, looks like a large ship moored in the sea.

Martin left his wives on the boat while he boarded a small sampan, and the two boats drifted away with the current.

"Quickly set sail and catch up with them."

At Shimotsuki Koushirou's shouts, the merchant ship followed closely behind.

"Let's follow them, Bucky, hurry up and set sail."

Robin gave the order to Buggy.

Buzz!

Just then, the cabin suddenly trembled and was lifted up by the surging waves. Martin's eyes flashed and his hand was on the hilt of his knife.

At the same time, Hawkeye Mihawk was also holding the hilt of his knife with one hand.

On another ship, Shimotsuki Koshiro stared intently at Martin and the ship where Hawkeye Mihawk was. Suddenly, he felt two sharp auras erupt almost simultaneously, followed by a loud bang as the cabin was torn apart by two fierce sword energies.

Amidst the flying fragments, two figures, like divine dragons and prodigies, leaped into the air and clashed.

Two flashes of light ripped through the night sky, tearing through the cold wind. Hawkeye Mihawk and Martin, two unparalleled masters, were displaying their swordsmanship on a ship. In the blink of an eye, their dragon-like blades collided.

The sword energy erupted suddenly.

Even from several feet away, Shimotsuki Koushirou felt a chill on his face as he was struck by the released energy, which felt as if it were being cut by a knife. His expression changed involuntarily.

Swish!

Martin, wielding the Senbonzakura sword, unleashed a lightning-fast strike, aiming a swift blow at Hawkeye Mihawk's chest. The clanging of metal against metal was like a sudden downpour, rain pattering on banana leaves.

The two fought with lightning speed, their swords flashing and their movements unpredictable. Their exchanges were spectacular, enough to astound even the world's greatest swordsmen.

Hawkeye Mihawk floated in the sky like a white cloud, his sword perched high above the clouds, ethereal and sharp, its changes so swift and its swordsmanship so unpredictable that even Martin had to be on high alert.

However, Martin's swordsmanship was also fast and fierce, like flowing water, white clouds, and surging waves... every move he made was a deadly attack.

The first exchange was already incredibly exciting; two dazzling sword lights, as beautiful as dragons, stirred up the seawater, sending waves splashing everywhere.

Looking at the world today, a battle of this caliber is rare, and it can be called a battle between top swordsmen.

Shimotsuki Koushirou knew Hawkeye Mihawk and was himself an unparalleled swordsmanship prodigy. He had even sparred with Mihawk before. Now, witnessing this battle, he couldn't help but feel his mouth go dry and his heart pound with fear.

Hawkeye's swordsmanship remained unchanged, but each strike was beyond the imagination of ordinary people, extremely stunning. However, his opponent was no less skilled, and Martin's swordsmanship was as elusive as a gazelle's horns, leaving no trace.

Shimotsuki Koshiro, as a swordsman, was also very skilled in swordsmanship and had an exceptional eye for swordsmanship. However, he could not discern what kind of swordsmanship Martin was using in his swordplay. He only felt that Martin's arm was boneless and that the sword moved at will.

He clenched his fists tightly, his palms already soaked with cold sweat, but his eyes remained fixed on the two combatants, as if afraid of missing a single moment.

However, Martin and Hawkeye Mihawk fought with lightning speed, and even with his eyes strained, Martin was unable to catch the trajectory of their movements.

The more he looked, the more alarmed he became. "I used to think I was a great swordsman, but now I know what it means to be outmatched. If I were to fight either of them, I'm afraid... I'm afraid I would be defeated within twenty moves."

Shimotsuki Koshiro felt bittersweet, yet also very happy.

After so many years, a swordsmanship master who can rival Hawkeye has finally emerged.

I won't lose out regardless of who wins or loses this battle!

“Mihawk’s swordsmanship has reached its peak. I can’t surpass him in terms of the variety of his moves, nor in terms of the level of his swordsmanship. This guy hasn’t even used his full strength yet.”

Martin unleashed his high-speed sword and engaged in a fierce battle with Hawkeye Mihawk. No matter how he used his swordsmanship, he couldn't gain the upper hand, and he couldn't help but admire Mihawk.

“In terms of swordsmanship alone, Hawkeye Mihawk is indeed the best in the world. After my battle with him, my swordsmanship will definitely improve to another level.”

Martin thought to himself.

His battle with Hawkeye Mihawk wasn't exactly evenly matched, because Mihawk didn't use his full strength, but it was extremely beneficial to him.

Swish!

Hawkeye Mihawk unleashed a sudden flying slash, like a flash of cold lightning, shooting straight towards them.

Martin withdrew quickly, twisted and dodged, and shot towards the sea. His sword flashed with light, and with a clang, it burst out in a dazzling burst of light and fire.

Martin and Hawkeye Mihawk clashed with their swords, their speed clashing against speed, and in a short time they had moved from the ship to the sea.

Martin leaped into the air, drew his sword, and in a flash, the two swords transformed into dragons, locked in a fierce battle.

boom!

Sparks flew, sword energy surged and turbulent, and waves crashed as if struck by thunder, exploding one after another as the two blades clashed.

"happy!"

Martin let out a long laugh, his voice filled with indescribable exhilaration. He actually quite wanted to be a swordsman, and facing a swordsman of equal skill like Hawkeye Mihawk was especially exhilarating.

Once swordsmanship and physical skills reach a certain level, simply practicing swordsmanship will hardly lead to much progress. Only by competing with masters can one's swordsmanship be continuously improved.

Using war to sustain war is also an indispensable key point.

Each brush with death accelerates one's growth considerably.

That's right, one should not use one's Zanpakuto unless in a critical situation.

We should treat this battle as an important learning opportunity.

Moreover, this sword duel was so exhilarating that it made his blood boil, and he couldn't help but enjoy the battle.

Storm kick!

Martin suddenly launched a flying kick, sending a wave of water soaring into the air and transforming into a powerful arrow that shot forward.