Chapter 72: Hancock VS Kizaru!
Transforming directly into a giant cross of light, Borsalino intended to use this ultimate move to sink the Red Nose Pirates' ship, the "Thor," in one go.
However, before Borsalino's laser beams could be fired, a massive slash flew from the "Thor," slicing directly towards the giant cross of light that Borsalino had become.
A giant blade of light was instantly condensed by Borsalino, and in the next second, it collided directly with the massive slash.
BOOM! After the sound, the light blade and the slash both disappeared into mid-air. With a flash of light, Borsalino was back on the shore.
"Great Swordsman Dracule Mihawk, I never thought you would actually be willing to join a pirate crew formed by someone else. As far as I know, you even refused Red-Haired Shanks's invitation. Why are you willing to subordinate yourself to the Red Nose Pirates?" Staring at Mihawk, who stood on the bow of the "Thor" with his sword at the ready, Borsalino was still astonished by the Great Swordsman's presence on the Red Nose Pirates' ship, even though he had received the news beforehand.
One must know that before being stripped of his Warlord title, Dracule Mihawk was world-famous as a lone wolf. Joining a pirate crew and being subordinate to others was simply an unimaginable thing.
"The reason is very simple. As early as the day after the Pirate King was executed, I received Captain Buggy's invitation. It's just that I didn't agree at the time," holding his black blade, Mihawk replied, his eyes fixed on Borsalino.
"Hahahaha, that's right! I invited Mihawk who knows how many years before that bastard Shanks did. Before he refused me, it was impossible for Mihawk to accept any other pirate crew's invitation, and that guy Shanks's Red Hair Pirates are no exception. Do you understand now, Marine Admiral Kizaru?" Buggy said proudly, walking to Mihawk's side with a loud laugh.
"Oh, so that's how it is. It seems you pirates have a really good eye for people," Borsalino's expression grew a little more somber as he sensed the aura emanating from Buggy.
"Brother Buggy's eye for people is definitely better than yours, Kizaru. Hand over Sarkozy IV, and we'll let you leave safely today. Otherwise, we'll settle the score for you trying to destroy the 'Thor' just now as well," Hancock said loudly to Borsalino as she walked out from behind Buggy.
"Such big words from a little girl. Truly worthy of a crewman from Roger's ship; the pirate crew you've formed has really inherited that crazy spirit of Gol D. Roger. Little girl, I'd really like to see how you're going to 'settle the score' with me. In all these years, this is the first time I've seen a pirate crew dare to tell the Marines to get lost. This feeling is really novel," as Borsalino spoke, he raised his finger, and a brilliant light began to gather at his fingertip.
"You're courting death!" Before Mihawk could move, Hancock used "Shave" from the Rokushiki, instantly moving from the bow of the ship to Borsalino's side on the shore. Then, a whip kick swept directly towards Borsalino's waist.
To be honest, before Hancock made her move, Borsalino truly did not see this little girl, who looked to be absolutely under twenty, as an opponent. The only thing he was concerned about was the ability she had already displayed. However, Borsalino was very confident in his own ability, confident that his fluid body could not possibly be touched by such a little girl.
That was why Borsalino had deliberately provoked Hancock, hoping she would make a move. That way, he could capture her. Based on the Red Nose Pirates' nature of cherishing their comrades, as long as he captured this little girl, he might be able to seize the initiative in the battle.
It had to be said, Borsalino succeeded in provoking Hancock, but the result was far different from what he had planned.
Feeling the power of Hancock's whip kick, Borsalino was also exceptionally surprised.
He couldn't help but be surprised, because Borsalino sensed the same flavor from Hancock's attack as the two on the ship's bow not far away. And this flavor was something Borsalino himself also possessed, a term called Conqueror's Haki.
Turning on the spot and raising his leg, Borsalino met Hancock's whip kick with one of his own.
With a loud smack, a violent shockwave erupted where their calves met. The constantly expanding air currents showed just how immense the clash between Conqueror's Haki was.
Eh?!
Just two seconds after their legs met, Borsalino's expression suddenly changed. He instantly retracted his leg and then flashed far away in retreat. After stopping, he immediately focused his gaze on his calf. At this time, the trousers on his calf had undergone a change that shocked him.
The original fabric had now turned into a piece of cracked sheet metal. It was foreseeable that if Borsalino had been just a few tenths of a second slower in retracting his leg, what would have turned into sheet metal would likely not have been just the trousers on the outside of his calf.
"What a truly terrifying ability," Borsalino said gravely, staring at Hancock.
"Is it just that her ability is terrifying? Her Haki should be no worse than yours, right? Borsalino, did you really think Hancock was easy to bully?" On the bow of the ship, Buggy, who hadn't made a move, looked at the shocked Kizaru, the pride in his heart showing directly on his face.
He couldn't help but be proud. It had taken him more than sixteen years to gather his current companions. If there weren't a few shocking characters among them, Buggy probably couldn't forgive himself.
"The Red Nose Pirates are truly terrifying. To think that among just a few members, three are users of Conqueror's Haki. No wonder they are so arrogant," although Borsalino's tone was relaxed, the shock in his heart was indescribable.
In all his years since joining the Marines, this was the first time Borsalino had felt a sense of powerlessness when facing pirates.
Three users of Conqueror's Haki, each with a level of mastery not much different from his own. Facing such a pirate crew, Borsalino knew one thing very clearly: he definitely couldn't save Sarkozy IV.
And thinking about rescuing this guy was no longer realistic. It was better to think about how to retreat with minimal losses.
It seems the legend of the undefeated Marine Admirals is about to end at my hands.
Thinking of this, Borsalino had no thoughts of saving face. Because Borsalino knew very well that this was an era where the strong were respected. The only thing that decided justice was the fist. As for the Marines being justice, that was based on protecting the basic interests of civilians. When the object was shifted away from civilians and onto nobles, the line between justice and evil simply didn't exist.
But no matter what, his own subordinates should not be wasted on rescuing these disgusting fellows.
Thinking of this, Borsalino immediately made a decision.
(End of Chapter)
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