Chapter 16: Chapter - 16 [ Shock Throughout The World! 2 ]
Like Navy headquarters and Luffy's place, many other strong people were shocked by this news.
In the territory of Red Haired Shanks!
"Boss, did you seen the news!?"
"Yeah! To think he lost to someone!"
"Are we sure this isn't fake news?"
"No, we found that it was the truth!"
As his men were talking in excitement and shock, one of the Emperors of the sea, Red Haired Shanks smiled, and muttered,
"He lost huh... I'd like to meet this young man myself and see how strong he is actually... But I heard he is not a pirate nor navy. In the news it is said that he is just feely travelling. And if he has the strength for it then it is fine. But what I'm shocked about is Mihawk's descision to be subservient to someone he met for the first time! I didn't expect that! He wouldn't just serve anyone..."
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In the Territory of Emperor Big Mom!
"Hihihihi... He is only that much strong? Even so, he have the right to marry one of my daughters and become my family! My children! When the news that he enters the new world is heard, get ready to welcome him!"
"Yes, Mama!"
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In the Territory of Beast Pirates!
"Guahahahahaha! Someone managed to defeat him? Good! We don't have a fine swordsman! Let's invite him to our home, you bastards!"
"Yes, Kaido-san(-sama)!"
Near Wano Kuni, In the Onigashima, a locked silhouette was reading the newspaper with an excited look!
"Wait for me, Kaido! I'll invite this man and fight together with him to defeat you!"
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In Moby Dick!
"Look Pops! Someone defeated Hawkeye!"
"And in a Sword Fight!"
"Gurarararaa! Great! If he comes, I'll welcome him as a son too! Let's banquet boys!"
"Yes, Pops!"
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In Mary Geoise, Pangaea Castle!
In a secret room, five old men was reading the newspaper in shock visible in their eyes. What they shocked were about wasn't the strength of the other party, but the truth that Hawkeye was defeated in a fair sword fight against this young man who appeared out of nowhere.
They were the five elders of World Goverment.
"How do we go about this?"
"Although it was a surprise that Hawkeye resigned from his position, it is shocking that he is ready to serve someone."
"After all, even when we asked him, he refused us. This means this young man is strong. We have to be cautious!"
"Yes. I have already notified the absolute one. But they ordered us to just ignore him unless he makes any serious moves against us."
"We can't also remove Hawkeye's bounty. It will destroy our reputation. Just make sure it doesn't increase unless he does anything."
"We also need to order Sengoku to announce a bounty for this young man..."
They all nodded in understanding...
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One day after the incident, Back to Ash's Side,
The person who's responsible for this whole shock was training with Mihawk in the training ground he made inside the ship. And thanks to his barrier, no matter what they do, it won't affect the ship.
Now panting heavily, Mihawk Looked at Ash who was still calm. He couldn't believe that his master was holding back this much. Not to mention attack, he couldn't even resist his attacks that came at his in milliseconds!
There was a lot for injuries on his body.
"That's enough for today..."
Mihawk let himself fall to the ground like a powerless child.
"To think...you were... holding...back...so...much...I feel ashamed..."
Ash smiled and said,
"Why? It's good that if you have mistakes. That means you are growing. But then again, you have the basics and understanding of sword. What you need next is to train your body, soul, mind. Unlike me, if you want to reach the pinnacle of swords, you have to forget about anything else. Only sword should be in your mind. Of course I'm not saying you have to be emotionless. If you became one, I'll punish you myself by making you a normal human!"
Mihawk trembled. He knows his master was saying the truth. In just one day, he understood many things about his master.
First, his master is unimaginably strong. So strong he is afraid there is no one who can defeat him!
Second, he is very kind but only to those who he thinks is worthy!
Third, His Swordsmanship is off charts that Mihawk was sure he can't surpass his Master no matter what he do!
And lastly, his master can definitely make him stronger! He can still feel his growth which stopped a few years ago!
"Understood, Ash-sama."
Ash nodded and said,
"By the way, we will reach Conomi Island in a few hours. And there is someone you are familiar with there."
"Who?"
"Zoro."
"Oh? That young man huh... Yeah he is very determined to become the strongest. Poor thing he doesn't know about you."
"Not at all. If I didn't have taken you in, within the span of less than four or five years, he would have defeated you and become the strongest swordsman in the world. And his group, that luffy, you know, you better not underestimate him. Although he isn't strong right now, I'll say this, he will become the future pirate king!"
"!!!"
This made Mihawk shocked.
"I see.. if you think so, it must be true. But, aren't you interested in One Piece, Ash-sama?"
"One Piece? No, not at all. In fact it is nothing in front of me. My goal is not even close to it. Not to mention One Piece, this whole world is not something I want!"
".... You will be the only one who will say something like that... But pirate king huh... May be. I also saw his talent..."
Ash nodded and the both of the returned to the deck and began to eat.
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Next Morning....
D reached in front of Conomi Island. And since there wasn't anyone else than them, Ash teleported the four of them leaving D under the care of Julene.
"So this is Conomi Island...."
As soon as Orna said that, a loud voice was heard..
"Ooi! Ash...!"
Luffy was running towards him with his usual toothy smile, and following him are his crewmates.
Luffy suddenly jumped on him and hugged him. Ash who knew about his character just hugged him back.
"It's nice to see you again, Luffy, you too Zoro..."
Ash said, and he noticed the rivalry in Zoro's eyes. So he must have e probably heard about his fight with Mihawk. Besides him, Zoro was also eyeing Mihawk with a smile.
Usopp was looking him with an excited face.
Sanji who was looking at Orna and Flare felt a flick to his forehead making him fly away and hit a stone.
The others ignored him, because they knows his perversion. Besides, both Orna and Flare were beauties anybody will covet.
Nami's eyes was on him, with a blush. She couldn't take her eyes of him. And to make it more harder, Ash smiled at her making her faint.
"They are an interesting bunch!"
Orna said with a small laugh. As for Flare, she was excited to see the protagonist's crew!
"Hawkeye! Is it true that Ash defeated you!?"
Luffy asked seeing him. Mihawk looked at Luffy and nodded.
"Yes. I was defeated by Ash-sama in a fair sword fight."
"Wow!!! You are amazing, Ash!!"
Nami who awakened just a few seconds ago asked,
"Why is he calling you with sama?"
The one who answered wasn't Ash, but Mihawk.
"Because I serve Ash-sama for Eternity."
This shocked the others, but not Nami. Because she already read about it before. She just wanted to let these guys know.
"Hawkeye is your servant now?! Amazing!! As I thought you are interesting! What do you say? Wanna join us?"
Ash smiled and said,
"No, Luffy. I won't be joining. After all, I won't be a pirate or navy. At least not now. But we will be seeing each other a lot in the future. And also, get stronger okay?"
Luffy nodded with a smile!
Ash knew because of his involvement, a lot of things will be different.
"Also, in this world, the only people to call my friends are you and Zoro. And now these three as well. So, if you have any needs, just come to me. Although I won't work for a pirate, if it's for my friends, i can even fight the whole world goverment."
Luffy laughed out loud and said if they needs his help, they will surely ask for it.
As for Mihawk who heard his master's words didn't thought anything about it. From his point of view, Ash have the strength to destroy the whole world goverment.
'May be because of me, we will have to fight against navy and World Goverment. But, bring it on. I'd like to see the results of my training!'
Mihawk was excited to fight. After talking for a while, Luffy and his group decided to leave after a few days.
Ash gave Flare the ingredients and she cooked food making even Sanji and Luffy envious.
And finally after two days, Luffy and his group left whole Ash and his group also left another direction.
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