Mihawk Challenges the Navy Marshal?!

Holy Land Mary Geoise.

Under the moonlight, the mansions within Pangaea Castle were almost all lit up, occasionally emitting sounds of laughter and what seemed like cries of agony.

In the courtyard of one such mansion, Shepherd Ju Peter and Marcus Mars, forced into a break due to Sengoku and Zephyr taking their turns as the Five Elders, sat side by side, their eyes darkly fixed on the moon hanging high in the sky.

Suddenly, a white figure flashed by.

In the next moment, a man in a white robe and mask appeared out of thin air, standing respectfully before them.

"Lord Marcus Mars, another unit from Navy Headquarters, led personally by Admiral Aokiji, has just entered the New World."

Hearing this, Marcus Mars turned to Shepherd Ju Peter beside him.

"Admiral Akainu led the Akainu Army during the day, and now Admiral Aokiji is leading the Aokiji Army at night. What is Orion planning? Is he preparing to strike hard against the New World?"

Shepherd Ju Peter narrowed his eyes and spoke in a somber tone.

"Don't worry, their glory won't last long."

Marcus Mars shook his head and chuckled.

"In my opinion, everything Orion has done isn't bad for us. In fact, it's beneficial!"

"Oh?" Shepherd Ju Peter tilted his head, puzzled. "How so?"

Marcus Mars waved his hand, signaling the white-robed man bowing before him to leave. Only after the man disappeared beyond the mansion walls did he speak.

"Orion now holds the Marines and is at the peak of his power. Im-sama has humbled themself to meet all his demands precisely to wield this sharp blade, using it to carve through the Grand Line in our stead!"

"If he fails, we won't even need to intervene. The lowlifes of the Grand Line will tear him apart!"

"Even if he succeeds, it won't matter, because he'll grow old like Garp, Sengoku, and Kong!"

"In a hundred years, the Chamber of Power will still be ours!"

"Most importantly, even if he eradicates the pirates, Nika will eventually appear."

"That's precisely why Im-sama agreed to all his conditions—to bind him to the World Government!"

"For Im-sama, the only real threat is Nika."

Though his words were calm, Marcus Mars unconsciously clenched his fist, and the humiliating scene in the Holy Land palace hall flashed before his eyes—when Orion Conqueror's Haki had forced them back into their true forms.

Noticing Marcus Mars reaction, Shepherd Ju Peter calmly picked up the teacup beside him and mused.

"There's no denying that Orion is a sharp blade, but while it can cut down enemies, it might also wound the wielder! If Im-sama can't fully control him, this blade might turn and pierce the heart of the Holy Land!"

"Moreover, I'm concerned that things might not go as we hope!"

After a brief pause, Shepherd Ju Peter looked up at Marcus Mars again.

"Don't forget, there are threats within the Holy Land as well."

Marcus Mars turned sharply. "The Figarland Family?"

Shepherd Ju Peter nodded. "I've always felt that Garling isn't particularly concerned about Orion coup and his rise to the Holy Land. In fact, I've seen ambition in his eyes!"

Marcus Mars pupils slightly contracted, and he said gravely. "Is this your intuition, or—"

Shepherd Ju Peter waved his hand, "No intuition is needed! Garling has long coveted the Chamber of Power. If it weren't for Im-sama presence, would he, who commands the God's Knights, remain so obedient?"

"Before, I wasn't too worried, as many members of the Celestial Dragon families have joined the God's Knights. It's nearly impossible for the Figarland Family to fully control the God's Knights and pose a threat to us!"

"But with Orion appearance and his seizure of two Elder seats, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Garling!"

"I dare say, if he secures one seat, his son Shamrock will undoubtedly become the new commander of the God's Knights! By then, the Figarland Family will replace us as the foremost family in the Holy Land!"

"Marcus, when the existence of Lord Im is no longer a secret in the Holy Land, the ambitions of many there will gradually swell! After all, the nineteen Celestial Dragons in the Holy Land are all descendants of the twenty kings who founded the World Government! Since Lord Im sits on the Empty Throne, naturally, there are those who would like to try it for themselves!"

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At the same time.

At the Marine Headquarters, within a training ground.

Noah, who had been fighting for over an hour, used his longsword to prop himself up, preventing himself from collapsing. His eyes were bloodshot, and he stared intently at Mihawk, who stood opposite him, carrying the supreme grade sword on his back and holding a small cross-shaped dagger in his hand.

Noah, severely exhausted, didn't notice that Orion and others had already arrived at the training ground and had been watching the battle for some time.

After catching his breath for a moment, he slowly raised his sword, then suddenly took a step forward, gritting his teeth and shouting.

"Hawk-Eye, again!"

Before the words even finished, Noah didn't hesitate for a second. He quickly crouched down and then charged at Mihawk with the last of his strength.

Mihawk didn't wait idly just because Noah was exhausted. The moment Noah charged at him with his sword, Mihawk uttered these words and swiftly moved to meet him, passing by Noah in an instant.

When he stopped, he was standing back-to-back with Noah.

"Your perseverance is commendable, but your swordsmanship is mediocre!"

"I've spent nearly two hours entertaining you. It's time to end this meaningless battle!"

As soon as Mihawk finished speaking, Noah stumbled forward. Just as his body was about to hit the ground, Orion, who had been standing outside the training ground, flashed to his side and caught him.

Surprised by Orion sudden appearance and the fact that he was being supported, Noah was momentarily stunned before weakly calling out.

"Marshal…"

Before he could finish the word "Marshal" Noah, completely drained of energy, slumped into Orion arms.

Glancing at Noah, who had fallen asleep instantly, Orion shook his head and smiled.

"Even though Mihawk was just using you to pass the time, holding out for two hours is still impressive!"

"Orion, you've come at the perfect time!"

Mihawk, who had noticed Orion earlier, glanced at Noah before gripping the hilt of the supreme grade sword on his back. He then looked up sharply.

"The promise you made to me—let's settle it here!"

After a brief pause, Mihawk took a decisive step forward.

The world strongest black blade was now firmly in his grasp, and the overwhelming aura unique to the world's greatest swordsman swept across the training ground, creating visible ripples in the air.

"You really know how to pick your timing!"

Orion gave Noah a gentle push, sending him flying toward the seven or eight officers standing outside the training ground.

Then, he picked up Noah sword and stood up to face Mihawk directly.

"Before we begin, there's one thing I want to know."

"Is it about Rear Admiral Noah former superior?" Mihawk slowly crouched down, gripping the hilt of his black blade tightly. His sharp, hawk-like eyes gleamed with an intimidating light.

"Back then, I did eliminate quite a few Marines—some were righteous officers, while others were corrupt officials colluding with pirates!"

"I know you're known for being fiercely protective of your own!"

"If you want to seek justice for those Marines who fell by my blade—"

As Mihawk spoke, a terrifying wave of energy suddenly erupted from beneath his feet.

"Then don't dwell on our encounter six years ago. Just fight me with everything you've got."

"Come!"

Before the words could fade, Mihawk supreme-grade sword, imbued with his overwhelming might, slashed down with a force that seemed to distort the very fabric of space.

A burst of purple flames erupted, causing the void to tremble with a low-frequency vibration.

"Hum—"

Amid the dizzying low-frequency hum, the purple blade flames surged like thunder, carrying a terrifying power capable of severing everything as it raced toward Orion.

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