Chapter 858: Chapter 525: Live ’Demonstration
Sage knew very well what the Sun God was.
Although he didn’t act based on the so-called ’plot’ foresight, it wasn’t his style to prevent danger in its cradle.
He couldn’t be less than the World Government, could he?
Moreover, combat with strong adversaries, even to the death, was the key to strengthening oneself.
If one wants to become stronger, much stronger, they need more formidable adversaries.
Just like now, one Barrett was no longer enough for him; only a grand battle with such people gathered together aligned with Sage’s intentions.
Even so...
"I don’t feel the thrill of a deathmatch! More, give me more crisis!"
Sage laughed heartily and turned towards Mihawk and Boa Hancock, taking a step forward, "If you’re not moving, then I’ll make the first move!"
Thud!
The moment the words left his mouth, his foot stamped heavily on the ground, and to the crowd, his figure seemed to vanish.
Mihawk’s pupils contracted as he took a half-step back, assuming a stance, the Black Blade in his hand swinging forward like a black crescent moon, slashing down.
Clang!!
A fist crackling with black and red lightning firmly clashed against the sharp blade, producing a sound like metal clashing with iron.
Sage suddenly appeared in front of Mihawk, launching a straight punch that collided with the sharp Black Blade, but it only held for an instant. He grinned menacingly at the Warlord, slightly adjusting his fist to slip past the blade smoothly.
As white steam appeared on the surface of his fist, healing the wound, Sage moved like a dragon over the blade, swiftly splitting into several afterimages, surrounding Mihawk.
Those afterimages attacked Mihawk simultaneously at various points, countless afterimages, countless fists, all striking down!
"Hundred Ghosts Assault Purgatory!!"
Seven-Star Death Point and Hundred Split Fist!
The Great Sword Master’s attacks were indeed sharp, but correspondingly, his body was definitely not as strong as that of a Body Technique Expert.
If these hit, the damage wouldn’t be just a little.
With the afterimages surrounding him, Mihawk also moved. He withdrew the Black Blade that was slashing forward, smoothly pulling it back, moving to the left. The blade jumped up and down as if it had softened, creating some afterimages.
Those afterimages broke off like garlic cloves, exploding into trails of dark green slashes that hit the afterimages surrounding him as Mihawk swung with both hands.
"There is only one entity, but my slashes can cleave broadly!" Mihawk stated firmly.
The slash passed through the surrounding afterimages, leaving just one facing him that gradually solidified into Sage’s entity, weaving both fists directly towards him.
Mihawk’s eyes gleamed as he readied the Black Blade, shaking it into a bloom, striking at Sage.
Clang, clang, clang!!
There was a series of crisp sounds, where sparks flew at the point of collision between Sage’s fists and the Black Blade, spilling some blood.
Every time Sage’s fist collided with this Black Blade, the Sword Master’s sharpness split open Sage’s fists, carving wounds.
"Good, good, good! This is how it should be!"
Sage laughed heartily, completely disregarding the wounds on his fists, swinging them even more fiercely. In that brief time, the center between them burst into a flurry of sparks, like firecrackers exploding between them.
But it only lasted for a short while. As he landed a punch that collided with the Black Blade, a leg suddenly whipped around, slyly striking at Mihawk’s side.
The latter squinted, ready to retreat and slash out an attack, but at that moment, the fist that was against his blade inexplicably ignited a black flame that thrust forward, emitting a pillar-like black light.
"Hundred Demons Assault!!"
The haki shockwave directly faced Mihawk’s half-body. He took a deep breath and didn’t retreat. Instead, he gripped the hilt tightly, slashing straight down, splitting the haki shockwave into two, sending them to either side.
Simultaneously, his descending movement swiftly shifted sideways, using the hilt to block Sage’s striking leg, quickly shaking it off, advancing his body forward. The horizontal blade swung forward, creating two dark green lightning arcs around the blade.
Ultimate Armament Aura!
His hawk-like eyes stared at Sage, the sudden assault sending a clear signal.
I’ve parried, now I’m attacking... what about you?
Will you evade, or will you face it?
"Mm!!"
Sage suddenly let out a muffled shout. Just as the Black Blade was about to slash across his waist and abdomen, his upper body lunged forward, delivering a headbutt to Mihawk’s face.
An old technique, but effective!
In an unexpected move, Mihawk reflexively leaned back, his blade rising slightly. Sage stomped his foot, jumping up harshly, landing a knee strike on the blade’s surface.
Clang!
The Black Blade rose even higher. Seizing this power, Sage leaned backward, skimming right past the edge of the Black Blade. Simultaneously, his rising knee extended forward, delivering a powerful kick to Mihawk’s chest.
Mihawk grunted, instinctively flying backward. Just then, the blade that had been struck upward rotated from horizontal to vertical, slashing down with force.
Swoosh!
After delivering the blow, Mihawk slid backward along the ground, carving a furrow in it.
Boom!!
Before he could retreat much further, a pillar-like black-red flash shot forward, engulfing Mihawk’s upper body.
