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

So fast and so strong, I almost couldn't block it!

However, just as he thought he had blocked the sword-drawing slash, another sword-drawing slash came from the opposite direction, also incredibly fast and even more ferocious.

what?

There was even a second attack.

This strike was extremely powerful and caught the opponent completely off guard.

Martin hadn't expected that the sword draw attack could be split into two parts.

Two sword-drawing slashes?

However, he managed to block the attack with his left hand using his divine spear, and the sword energy gradually dissipated a few centimeters from his neck.

This girl is amazing!

If I hadn't used my full Observation Haki, I almost wouldn't have been able to defend myself.

Seeing the startled look on Momousagi's face, Martin immediately rushed forward, his right arm entering paper drawing mode: "High-Speed ​​Sword!"

The sword light surged, like a sudden storm, violent and fierce, unpredictable and without any discernible pattern.

What kind of weird move is this?

It's too difficult to defend against!

Momousagi, wielding two swords, was overwhelmed by the attacks, her precious blade unable to parry.

With a loud bang.

In the end, her precious sword flew out of her hand and was even pointed at her nose by Martin.

Even a swordsman lost his sword; this was a major defeat.

In real combat, she would be dead.

Momousagi didn't know what to say. She hadn't expected Martin's swordsmanship to be so superb. Every move was so elusive, especially his high-speed sword strikes, which were incredibly swift and unpredictable.

But she always felt something was strange. She could clearly sense that the other person's swordsmanship was not very smooth, and that he was even inferior to her in terms of swordsmanship, but the other person's moves were particularly tricky and difficult to defend against.

Is this the swordsman who defeated Hawkeye Mihawk?

Powerful, strange, but something just doesn't feel right. Can this man really defeat Hawkeye Mihawk?

"Miss Momousagi, I will be coming to your room at seven o'clock tonight. You must treat me well."

After Martin finished speaking, he sheathed his Zanpakuto, leaving behind a dashing silhouette.

It gradually disappeared from the astonished gazes of the naval soldiers...

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Chapter 122 Tina, I can't live without you!

On the top floor of the Marine Headquarters building, Sengoku and Garp exchanged a glance.

They had just witnessed the duel between Martin and Peach Rabbit.

"The Martin that old man Zefa brought is indeed very strong. He is not only a master of physical combat, but also a swordsman. However, his requirements are a bit troublesome."

Sengoku frowned slightly and looked at Garp: "We want it, but giving him the rank of general is not a decision we can make."

"That's a matter for the Five Elders. This kid is indeed a talent. Momousagi's swordsmanship is already among the top five in the Marine Headquarters. Only a few vice admirals who are sword masters can beat her, but she lost so quickly."

Karp shook his head slightly: "He didn't completely overwhelm Momousagi in the last duel, but can this Martin really defeat Crocodile and Hawkeye Mihawk?"

Sengoku nodded: "It should be possible. Martin probably didn't use his full strength in this duel and held back his swordsmanship. Don't forget that his opponent cut the entire island in two."

Garp: "Hmm, I'd like to see him go all out."

Warring States: "You have a grudge against him, why don't you try it yourself?"

Garp picked his nose: "I do want to beat him up, but I was wrong last time... Please don't try to sow discord."

Sengoku shrugged, his expression suddenly hardening: "Whitebeard should already know that Weevil, Diamond Jozu, and Vista have been captured, and he will take action soon."

"I've already spread the word that they were defeated by Martin, so Whitebeard will definitely not let Martin off the hook."

Garp chuckled, "You're really wicked. You've cut off his escape route, so he can't become a pirate now."

"The matter of Martin can still be discussed. It seems he has no intention of leaving the naval base and wants to bargain with us again."

Zhan Guo nodded, his eyes fixed on Martin's retreating figure with a strange look: "I think so. I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I always feel like he has ulterior motives."

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"A very fast blade! Very long legs! A very sharp draw slash!"

In the officer's room, Martin looked at himself in the mirror and carefully recalled the battle that had just taken place.

Momousagi's swordsmanship is actually very strong. In terms of swordsmanship alone, she is no weaker than a powerful swordsman like Vista with Flower Sword. Apart from having a little less flexibility, she has almost no weaknesses.

She is very skilled at drawing her sword, and her opponent's killing moves are especially powerful!

Martin touched his neck and looked at himself in the full-length mirror opposite him, where he saw a white mark on his neck.

This white mark was created by the sword energy strike.

Very strong slashing power!

He had trained himself to be as tough as steel, so that even a famous sword couldn't leave a mark on his skin. But this guy's sword energy left a mark, and he even felt a faint stinging sensation.

Is it the Swallow Return Drawing Sword Slash?

I really want to learn it!

He took a shower, put on a clean set of clothes, tidied his hair, and shaved.

After everything was ready, he went out.

It was still early, so he didn't go looking for Momousagi.

We have to give people time to prepare.

Holding a bouquet of flowers, he quickly arrived at the back hill of Marleneford.

This is a large garden, and also the dormitories for female officers.

He went deep into the garden and found Tina, who was dressed in a casual dress.

She wore a light pink dress adorned with intricate and beautiful gold patterns and delicately embroidered peach blossoms. The dress was elegant and the embroidery was exquisite. She was tall and slender, with her black hair styled into a high bun. Her collar was slightly open, revealing her gracefully curved, fair, and slender neck. The pink dress made her skin appear even whiter than snow. A smile played on her lips, a smile that was beautiful yet understated.

While waiting, Tina seemed to notice Martin approaching with flowers, and immediately stood up, her face flushed.

"I'm sorry, beautiful Tina, I'm a little late."

Martin gave an apologetic smile.

"It's alright, come, have a seat."

Tina greeted them.

Martin sat down next to Tina and carefully examined her.

She had bright, sparkling eyes, delicate eyebrows, a straight nose, and dimples on her cheeks. She was incredibly beautiful. The strong light reflected off the snow made her skin look even more radiant and soft, like jade. Her skin was unusually white, her nose was higher than that of an average woman, and her eyes had a gentle warmth about them.

"You are so beautiful, Tina."

Martin couldn't help but praise him.

Youth is wonderful. Tina hasn't grown into a mature woman yet; she still retains some of her girlish innocence.

In short, it's so tender.

Martin swallowed hard, sensing the sharpshooter's killing intent.

With such a beautiful woman right before him, and a new Zanpakuto not far away, he was about to acquire it.

That's right, I've been developing on two fronts, and Tina is one of my key targets.

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Martin."

Tina blushed.

No woman could resist such a handsome and powerful man.

Her only concern was that Martin was married, and she'd heard he had more than one wife.

She didn't want to talk to Martin at first, but since he was being so polite, she should give him face.

Considering the opponent's strength, and that even Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Garp had to give him face, she had no choice but to accept the invitation.

"Tina, I may have been absent from your past, but I hope you won't be absent from my future."

Martin gazed at the other person with deep affection.

Tina blushed: "Ugh, what do you mean by that?"

Martin continued, "The green hills are not as long as your eyebrows, the clear waters are not as clear as your eyes. I have crossed mountains and rivers and experienced many rains, but all I want is you."

That's right. For girls who don't have much dating experience, you need to be a bit more artistic. Just throw in some artsy flirting and use flirty talk to overwhelm them.

"You...you...you're married."

Tina's face flushed even more after hearing this, and she dared not look at Martin anymore.

As a charming and beautiful female military officer, she had been confessed to before, but no one had ever confessed to her in this way, which made her blush and her heart race, leaving her speechless.

Other people would just say things like, "I like you, Tina," or "I want to be your friend."

Martin's voice was so pleasant to listen to, it made one's ears feel tingly and one's heart feel a little tingly.

Is it not cooked enough?

Looks like I'll have to keep using sweet talk to continue the attack.

Martin reached out and took Tina's smooth little hand in his: "I have seen the ocean and the stars, but only meeting you has given me the meaning of all my long journeys."

Tina's breathing quickened, and she could barely speak: "Mr...Mr. Martin, please...please don't do this."

Martin pressed his advantage, wrapping one arm around her waist and declaring, "Tina, I like you!"

As he spoke, he kissed her directly.