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Chapter 23: Chapter 18



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Usopp shouted, "She stole the ship Kaya gave to us!"

Zoro clenched his fists, his frustration evident. "She made an already bad situation worse."

Goku, calm as ever, said, "Maybe she had a reason for doing this. We don't know why yet."

Luffy, his gaze fixed on the horizon, pointed and said, "Hey, look! I see the ship."

Turning to the others, Luffy continued, "Goku, Zoro, Usopp, take Johnny and Yosaku's boat and follow her!"

Zoro crossed his arms, his expression hard. "Let her keep the ship. No need to go after her."

Luffy turned to Zoro, his tone firm. "I won't accept anyone but her as our navigator."

Zoro sighed in frustration. "Damn it. Fine, I'll do it."

Johnny readied the small boat, his voice determined. "Alright, let's move!"

Zoro looked back at Luffy and asked, "You're not coming?"

Luffy shook his head. "I'll stay here and make sure everything's okay."

As they were about to set sail, a strange presence froze them in place. They turned to see a man seated calmly on a small boat, two green candles flickering beside him.

Zoro's eyes widened in shock. "That's him… Hawk-Eye Mihawk."

The legendary swordsman sat silently, his aura heavy as he gazed at the sinking remains of Don Krieg's ship.

One of Don Krieg's men staggered to his feet, pointing a trembling finger at Mihawk. "You bastard! Why are you doing this? We didn't even do anything to you!"

Mihawk, calm and indifferent, replied, "Just killing time."

Anger overtook the man as he grabbed a pistol and fired. The shot rang out, but with an almost imperceptible flick of his blade, Mihawk deflected the bullet effortlessly.

The man froze, his hands trembling. "I… I missed?"

Zoro, watching from behind, stepped closer, his voice steady. "No. He didn't even block it—he used the tip of his sword to deflect it."

Zoro's gaze sharpened as he added, almost to himself, "I've never seen a sword move with such precision… so gentle, yet so devastating."

Mihawk turned his piercing hawk-like eyes to Zoro, his voice composed and unyielding. "There is no strength in swordplay based only on brute force."

Zoro felt the weight of Mihawk's presence, but his curiosity burned. He pointed to the sinking remains of Don Krieg's ship. "Did you slice that ship up too? With your sword?"

Mihawk's lips curved into the faintest trace of a smile. "Yes."

Zoro's lips curled into a fierce grin. "I came out to sea to meet you," he declared, his voice steady and full of resolve.

Mihawk tilted his head slightly, his hawk-like gaze unyielding. "Then what is your goal?"

Without hesitation, Zoro reached up and tied his bandanna around his head. "To beat you."

Mihawk's lips twitched into the faintest smirk. "How foolish."

Zoro unsheathed his swords, the metal gleaming in the air. "Let's do this."

The tension crackled in the air as everyone stood frozen, watching. One of Don Krieg's men gasped in recognition. "That's Pirate Hunter Zoro!"

Usopp, standing on the sidelines, waved his arms frantically. "Guys! The ship is sailing out of sight! We need to go!" But Goku and Luffy stood still, silently watching the scene unfold, their expressions uncharacteristically serious.

Mihawk stepped down from his small boat with an almost regal grace, landing on the wooden platform across from Zoro. His voice carried a calm authority. "A fight?"

He examined Zoro briefly before continuing, "If you are a skillful swordsman, you would already sense the vast difference in our power before we even cross blades." His words were sharp, yet carried no arrogance—only truth.

"But before we begin," Mihawk added, "tell me: why do you challenge me? Is it courage, or is it ignorance?"

Zoro met Mihawk's gaze without flinching. "It's my ambition," he said firmly.

As he spoke, Zoro placed the third sword into his mouth, gripping it tightly between his teeth. Lowering into his distinctive three-sword stance, he growled through clenched jaws, "I also have a promise I intend to keep."

Johnny and Yosaku chuckled, their confidence unwavering. "Nobody can beat big bro Zoro! He's already the strongest!"

Mihawk, unfazed, reached for the small crucifix hanging around his neck. With a deliberate motion, he removed its top to reveal a tiny blade hidden within.

Zoro raised an eyebrow. "What are you going to do with that?"

Mihawk held up the small weapon, its blade glinting in the sunlight. "This will be more than enough," he said calmly. "Would you use a cannon to kill a fly?"

The words stung, but Mihawk continued, his tone unbothered. "You may have a large reputation in the East Blue, but that means little to me. This sea is the weakest of the four. Unfortunately, I don't carry anything smaller than this."

Zoro's expression hardened. "I've had enough of your attitude!" he snarled, rushing forward with his swords ready.

"Oni Giri" Zoro roared, slashing with his signature move, the force behind it powerful and precise.

But in an instant, Mihawk raised the tiny blade and stopped the attack with minimal effort. The clash of steel echoed across the platform.

Everyone froze in shock, their mouths agape. The sheer impossibility of what they'd just witnessed hung in the air.

Goku, standing at the edge, narrowed his eyes. "That guy... he's really that strong?"

Zoro stared at Mihawk, his chest rising and falling heavily. "I can't be this far behind the world's strongest swordsman," he muttered, his grip tightening on his swords.

With a furious shout, Zoro launched another series of strikes, slashing at Mihawk with everything he had. But Mihawk blocked each one effortlessly, the tiny blade moving with precision, barely meeting Zoro's attacks yet stopping them entirely.

"Such furious swordplay," Mihawk said with an almost dismissive tone, his eyes calm and calculating. He parried and deflected, pushing Zoro back step by step, as though toying with him.

Zoro staggered but stood firm, his breathing labored. Mihawk's voice cut through the tension. "Tell me, swordsman, what is it you bear on your shoulders? Speak up, weakling."

Johnny and Yosaku, enraged, unsheathed their weapons. "How dare you call big bro Zoro weak?!" they yelled, leaping forward.

"Stop!" Goku and Luffy shouted in unison, holding the two bounty hunters back. "This is his fight!"

Zoro stared in determination "I won't lose. I won't be defeated," he growled. Repositioning his swords, he roared, "Tiger Trap!"

Zoro's blades came at Mihawk from three directions, a devastating move meant to beat any opponent. But Mihawk was faster. With a single thrust, he drove the small blade into Zoro's chest.

Everyone froze. Silence fell over the restaurant as the sight of Zoro impaled brought disbelief to their faces.

"You're so determined, yet you've already been defeated. Why do you refuse to step back?" Mihawk asked, his voice calm and cutting.

Zoro coughed, blood dripping from his lips, but his expression was resolute. "I don't know," he said through gritted teeth. "But I won't run. If I take even one step back, I'll shatter the promise I made. I'd rather die than give up."

Mihawk's eyes softened, a flicker of respect crossing his face. He withdrew the small blade and stepped back. "State your name, swordsman."

"Roronoa Zoro," Zoro declared, his voice steady despite his pain.

Mihawk reached behind him, pulling out his massive black blade. The weight of the weapon sent a chill through everyone watching. "It's been a while since I've encountered someone as strong-willed as you. For that, I'll honor you by using the world's strongest black blade Yoru."

Zoro straightened, blood dripping from his wound, and took his stance. "I appreciate it," he said, his eyes burning with determination.

Zoro steadied himself, blood dripping from his body as he put his swords together, spinning them rapidly. "Three Sword Style Secret Technique: Three Thousand Worlds!

" he roared, rushing toward Mihawk with every ounce of strength left in him.

Mihawk, unfazed, leaped forward with his massive black blade. "Fall," he commanded calmly.

A sudden gust of wind swept through the area as both swordsmen crossed paths. The clash was so fierce that everyone watching froze in silence.

Mihawk stood behind Zoro, his blade lowered. Zoro's swords snapped in two, save for the one in his mouth, which remained intact. Cuts began to form across Zoro's body as he dropped to one knee, blood dripping to the ground.

Despite the pain, Zoro forced himself to his feet. He turned to Mihawk, his voice steady. "Scars on the back are a swordsman's shame."

Mihawk's eyes widened momentarily before a faint smile crossed his lips. "Admirable," he said.

With a clean strike, Mihawk slashed Zoro across the chest, sending a spray of blood into the air.

"ZORO!" Luffy and Goku shouted in unison, their voices filled with panic and anger.

Zoro fell backward, hitting the water with a splash. Luffy and Goku's fury ignited as Goku launched himself into the air, extending the Power Pole to clash with Mihawk. Luffy followed up with a powerful punch, but Mihawk deflected Goku and sidestepped Luffy's attack effortlessly.

"Are you comrades of that swordsman?" Mihawk asked, his tone calm but commanding. "I'm impressed. You restrained yourselves when he fought. I didn't kill him. He'll live."

Luffy and Goku turned to see Johnny and Yosaku pulling Zoro aboard the Baratie, bloodied but alive.

Mihawk looked down at Zoro's unconscious form and called out, "My name is Mihawk! It's too early for you to die. Become stronger! Hold onto your ambition and try to surpass me, Roronoa Zoro!"

He then turned his gaze to Luffy. "What is your goal?"

Luffy stood firm, his voice unwavering. "To become the King of the Pirates!"

Mihawk shifted his focus to Goku. "And yours?"

Goku grinned, his determination evident. "To be the strongest!"

Mihawk chuckled lightly. "Ambitious dreams, all three of you," he said, turning away.

Zoro, barely conscious but resolute, raised his remaining sword and spoke through the pain. "You need nothing less than the world's greatest swordsman, right?"

He planted his blade into the deck and continued. "I solemnly swear, from this moment forward, I will never lose again. Until the day I defeat him and take his title, I will never be defeated. Is that okay, King of the Pirates?"

Luffy grinned, his trademark laugh breaking through the tension. "Yep!"

Mihawk glanced back at the group, a rare hint of respect in his eyes. "You're a good team. I hope to see you all again one day."

As Mihawk turned to leave, Don Krieg leapt down from his wrecked ship, landing heavily on the deck. "Hey, Hawk Eye! Didn't you come here to kill me?" he bellowed, his voice full of bluster.

Mihawk paused, glancing over his shoulder with disinterest. "I did. But I think I've had enough fun for today," he replied, his tone cold and dismissive. He resumed walking to his small boat.

Don Krieg sneered, his arrogance boiling over. "I don't care if you're done!" he shouted, opening his golden suit. Rows of hidden guns sprang out, their barrels gleaming. With a loud roar, he unleashed a barrage of bullets at Mihawk.

Mihawk sighed. With one swift, graceful swing of his black blade, Yoru, he sliced through every bullet, scattering them harmlessly to the wind. The sheer precision of his strike left everyone speechless.

"You just don't learn, do you?" Mihawk said, his voice icy.

With a single, devastating slash, a shockwave of power erupted from Mihawk's sword, cutting through Don Krieg.

The self-proclaimed pirate overlord froze, a look of disbelief on his face as his body split in two. Blood sprayed into the air as his severed torso fell into the ocean with a loud splash.

Don Krieg's men stood frozen, their expressions a mix of horror and disbelief. "He killed Captain Don Krieg…" one whispered, his voice trembling.

Another turned to Gin. "Does that mean… Gin is the new captain?"

Gin stood still, staring at the water where his captain had fallen. Tears streamed down his face as he clenched his fists. "Damn you, Captain," he muttered. "We came here to feed our crew, and you just had to get yourself killed..."

He turned to Sanji and the Baratie chefs, his voice heavy with guilt. "I'm sorry for all the trouble we caused. Me and my crew… we'll leave."

Gin turned to the remnants of Don Krieg's crew, his voice firm despite his grief. "Listen up! As of Captain Don Krieg's death, I am the new captain. We will carry out his dream and reach the Grand Line!"

Sanji, watching Gin's resolve, sighed. "Fine. Take this boat," he said, pointing to a small vessel the chefs had prepared. "But leave. And don't come back."

Gin nodded, his expression a mixture of sorrow and determination. "Thank you," he said quietly.

As Gin and the remnants of the Krieg Pirates boarded the boat and sailed into the horizon, the Baratie fell quiet.

Mihawk, now back on his boat, gave the crew one last glance before sailing away, his dark silhouette disappearing

Luffy then turns to Zeff Smiling "Hey, do I still need to work here for a year?" he asked, hopeful.

Zeff stroked his chin before pointing at Sanji. "I'll let you go—only if you take this brat with you."

Sanji froze, glaring at Zeff. "Damn you, old geezer! I'm not going anywhere!"

Luffy turned to Sanji, grinning ear to ear. "Hey, Sanji! You heard him join my crew"

Sanji looked at Luffy, then back at Zeff, his teeth clenched in frustration. "You old bas—"

Zeff interrupted him sternly. "Sanji, if you stay here, you'll never accomplish your dream. But if you follow this kid and head to the Grand Line, you'll have a chance to achieve it. Besides,"

Zeff added with a smirk, "If you leave, we'll get more customers without you bothering them."

Sanji stood frozen, his emotions swirling. Finally, he sighed and turned to Luffy. "Your dream of being the Pirate King is stupid," he muttered.

But then, with a determined glint in his eye, he added, "But I'll join your crew. I'll help you on your dumb journey to become the King of the Pirates."

Sanji marched into the Baratie, muttering under his breath. "I'll get my stuff," he said, disappearing inside.

Meanwhile, on Johnny and Yosaku's boat, Usopp yelled, "If we don't leave now, we'll lose the Going Merry!"

Luffy waved at him, unfazed. "Usopp, you go ahead with Johnny and Yosaku! Me, Goku, and Sanji will catch up!"

Reluctantly, Usopp nodded. "Fine! But don't take too long!" he shouted as their boat began to sail toward the horizon.

After a while Sanji walked out of the Baratie, holding his belongings. He walked towards Luffy, his expression neutral, as the chefs gathered behind him to watch.

"Let's get going," Sanji said simply.

Luffy tilted his head, looking at him curiously. "You're not gonna say goodbye?"

Sanji stopped, his back still turned to the chefs. "Nah. It's fine," he muttered.

Behind him, Zeff's gruff voice called out, "Be okay, you brat."

Sanji froze. Tears began welling in his eyes as he turned back and fell to his knees, head pressed to the floor. His voice broke as he shouted, "Chef Zeff! Thank you! I'll never forget your kindness! Thank you for everything!"

The gathered chefs started bawling, their tears streaming down their faces. Zeff wiped his eyes, trying to act tough, but his own emotions betrayed him.

"Sanji, you idiot!" one of the chefs yelled. "We're going to miss you!"

"We love you, Sanji!" another added.

Sanji lifted his head, his face wet with tears. "I'll miss you too, you bastards!"

Goku stood off to the side, smiling warmly at the scene. As Sanji wiped his eyes and stood up, he turned to Luffy. "Alright, how are we gonna catch up to your crew?"

Goku grinned and yelled, "Nimbus!"

The golden cloud zipped through the air and landed beside Goku. The chefs immediately stopped crying, their jaws dropping in confusion.

"What the hell is that?" one of them muttered, pointing.

Luffy hopped onto the cloud, grabbing Sanji by the arm. Goku joined them, standing confidently as the Nimbus began to rise.

"Take care, Sanji!" Zeff shouted, his voice thick with emotion.

Sanji turned back as the cloud shot into the air, tears streaming again. "I'll be back one day, you bastards!" he yelled, waving furiously.

As the Nimbus disappeared into the horizon, the chefs stood on the deck, crying and shouting their goodbyes.

[Middle of ocean]

As Goku landed the Nimbus on the deck of the Boat, Usopp immediately ran up, waving his arms. "You're back! Finally! Johnny's been telling us something big—Nami's heading toward Arlong!"

"Arlong?" Goku asked, tilting his head.

Yosaku, looking pale and nervous, explained, "Arlong is a Fishman. He used to wreak havoc on the Grand Line, but since he came to the East Blue, he's taken over more than 20 towns. He's... he's one of the strongest people you'll ever meet."

Goku's face lit up with excitement. "Really? Someone that strong? I can't wait to fight him!"

Sanji frowned, lighting a cigarette. "Why would Nami get herself mixed up with someone like that?"

Johnny, looking uneasy, said, "She's probably after his bounty... But going after Arlong alone is suicide."

Luffy crossed his arms with a confident grin. "Then we'll beat him up and get Nami back! Simple!"

Sanji stood up, stretching. "Well, if we're going to fight, we need to eat first."

At the mention of food, Goku and Luffy immediately perked up. "Food?!" they both exclaimed, practically drooling.

Sanji smirked. "Yeah. What do you guys want?"

"MEAT!" Goku and Luffy shouted in unison.

Johnny and Yosaku chimed in, "Grilled fish and rice, please!"

Zoro, who had been napping on the deck, slowly sat up, groaning as he adjusted his bandages. He glanced at Sanji with a raised eyebrow. "So, we've got a curly-brow guy on board now? Hey, cook, bring me some booze."

Sanji shot him a sharp look. "Booze? Hah! So, you're the moss-head idiot who got sliced up earlier, huh? I'm surprised you're even standing."

Zoro glared at him, his jaw tightening. "What was that, curly-brow? Shut your mouth and go make me some food."

Sanji leaned casually against a wall, smirking. "I don't take orders from you, moss-head."

Tension filled the air as the two locked eyes, their auras practically sparking.

Johnny and Yosaku quickly jumped between them, waving their arms frantically. "Big bro Zoro! Big bro Sanji! Don't fight! We need to focus on Arlong and his pirates!"

Sanji and Zoro both huffed and turned away from each other, but the tension remained.

Sanji muttered under his breath, "Idiot swordsman…"

Zoro grumbled, "Lousy chef…"

Meanwhile, Goku and Luffy were entirely unbothered, eagerly waiting at the table. "Meat! Meat! Meat!" they chanted, banging their fists in rhythm.

Sanji sighed, walking toward the kitchen. "Alright, alright, I'll cook something—but I'm not making anything for the moss-head."

"I didn't want your lousy food anyway!" Zoro barked

Johnny and Yosaku exchanged uneasy looks, whispering, "These guys better figure out how to get along before we reach Arlong…"

[Arlong Park]

The ship floated in silence as the Straw Hat crew stared at the imposing structure ahead of them. Arlong Park loomed large, its gates decorated with the ominous symbol of Arlong's Fishman crew.

Johnny pointed nervously. "Yep, this is it. This is where Arlong is holed up."

Luffy stepped forward with a wide grin. "Alright! Let's attack and get Nami and our ship back!"

"Wait, wait, wait!" Usopp shouted, his voice shaking. "We need a plan! Those are Fishmen we're talking about! They're stronger than humans!"

Goku, standing beside Luffy, cracked his knuckles. "Who needs a plan? Let's just barge in there! This is going to be fun!"

Zoro rested a hand on his swords as he smirked. "Yeah, this will be easy. Just a warm-up after Mihawk."

Sanji lit a cigarette, hearts in his eyes as he envisioned Nami. "We can't waste any more time. Beautiful Nami needs us!"

Usopp stepped back, his face pale. "Are you guys seriously going to just charge in? Are you sure about this? We could die!"

Luffy ignored him, stretching his arm toward the high wall surrounding Arlong Park. "Let's go! Zoro, Sanji—grab on!"

Zoro raised an eyebrow, hesitant. "You sure this is a good idea, Luffy?"

Sanji glanced at the wall, then at Luffy's stretching arm. "Yeah, this seems kinda dangerous"

"Of course it is!" Luffy grinned. "Let's go!"

Goku, already summoning Nimbus, jumped onto the flying cloud with a laugh. "You guys are too slow. I'll meet you there!"

Usopp, Johnny, and Yosaku huddled together near the boat. Johnny gave a weak chuckle. "We'll, uh, stay here and, um… keep an eye out for the Going Merry."

"Yeah, yeah," Usopp added quickly, trying to mask his terror. "We'll secure the perimeter. You guys, uh… go ahead!"

Luffy laughed, not the least bit bothered by their cowardice. "Okay! See you soon!"

With a powerful yank of his arm, he launched himself, Zoro, and Sanji through the air. "Gum Gum Rocket!" Luffy yelled as they soared toward the gates, Zoro and Sanji screaming in protest.

"Don't let go, moss-head!" Sanji shouted.

"Shut up, curly-brow!" Zoro snapped back, gripping tightly.

Goku soared alongside them on Nimbus, laughing. "This is awesome!"

They all landed with a crash just inside the walls of Arlong Park. Dust and debris flew everywhere as the four of them stood up, shaking off the landing.

Luffy stretched his arms with a grin. "Alright! Let's go get Nami!"

As the dust cleared, a group of towering Fishmen stood before them, their intimidating figures silhouetted against the sunlight. At the center was Arlong himself, his sharp teeth glinting as he stepped forward.

"Well, well," Arlong sneered, his voice a deep growl. "Looks like we've got some dirty human intruders. You must have a death wish to come here."

Luffy clenched his fists. "I'm here to take Nami back!"

"And I'm here to see just how strong you Fishmen really are!" Goku added, excitement flashing in his eyes.

Sanji stepped forward, his gaze serious. "If you've done anything to Nami, you're dead."

Zoro smirked, drawing his swords. "Let's see if you're any strong."

Arlong's grin widened as he cracked his neck. "You'll regret stepping into my territory."

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