Chapter 863: Chapter 527: If You Don’t Fight, How Can You Become the World’s Number One!
Blocked it!
Not only that, the Pirate Saber’s blade, which had sawtooth ridges on its back, was coiled with Haki, leaving a gap between it and Mihawk’s blade.
Mihawk’s eyes flashed with a ripple, as he swiftly swung downward, the blade clashing against the Pirate Saber’s edge in a straight downward attack.
Clang!
Sage flipped his wrist simultaneously, shifting down to the spot where the Black Blade cut in, blocking Mihawk’s strike.
Mihawk once again flicked up, turning the Black Blade to parry the Saber aside, then slashed upward again but was quickly blocked by Sage.
Blade clashed with blade, Haki collided with Haki, unleashing a rapid series of shock waves in the air that exploded like firecrackers at the center between the two.
Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!
As the shock waves spread, the ground nearby was split with smooth gaps, with raised or sunken stone pieces sliced cleanly.
Clang!!
With another deep, resonating sound, Mihawk and Sage both retreated simultaneously. Mihawk sprang back, retreating more than ten steps before stopping, squinting slightly at Sage, who had only stepped back three or four times.
The strong Body Technique Expert, indeed very powerful in physique, had a quick reaction time to the impact’s shockwaves, adjusting his stance more swiftly than him, which was expected.
But the unusual part is...
"The Haki intensity has increased, was this your plan?"
Mihawk took a few breaths, surprised, "Enhancing Haki through combat is indeed a quick method, but it’s extremely risky..."
He is the World’s Number One Great Sword Master, willing to train good swordsmen to challenge him, unmatched in the realm of swordsmanship.
His perception of battle is also remarkably keen.
From the previous combat, it’s clear that this Four Emperor’s Haki intensity...
Is not high.
Though considered a strong presence on the sea, Sage’s Haki intensity is not outstanding among renowned strong individuals, at least a tier below their level.
Even though it appears he is pressing them, even dominating Barrett, Barrett’s Haki intensity exceeds Sage’s, belonging to the same tier as them, with strong and weak variations but not excessively above or beneath.
Sage’s Haki intensity, however, does not belong in that tier; he’s better likened to Crocodile and Boa Hancock, reaching the level of renowned strong individuals relying on certain advantages and abilities.
These advantages and abilities... are somewhat exaggerated.
The physique strength surpasses even the Haki, and undeniably, it’s top-tier Body Techniques unmatched in the sea, the title of ’Peerless’ spread across the sea couldn’t possibly be wrong.
In body technique domain, even the title ’World’s Number One Great Sword Master’ might be exaggerated, as he perceives that this guy’s body techniques are the strongest, unmatched by any known from decades past to present.
His abilities are also tremendously powerful, not merely Haki and abilities unleashed, this form is significantly dependent on body techniques.
The strangest aspect is his unimpressive Haki intensity, each strike delivered with maximum force, the power of will is consuming, severely draining energy and stamina.
Even for them, fighting at full strength leaves them unable to sustain for long.
But this guy is different; each strike is absolute full force, yet his Haki quantity remains unchanged, always at a fixed intensity, the maximum intensity.
Previously, Mihawk relied on his Sword Master’s sharpness to pierce a little, and during that stylish series of attacks, he struck with full force.
But the difference now is that he completely blocked them all, not breaking through even once.
Haki quantity... increased a tier.
Achieving this level is only possible in one way.
Like Sage now, forcibly placing himself in life-and-death danger or in fierce battle with formidable enemies to enhance Haki.
Willpower is always emboldened by combat!
"Ha ha ha ha! Risky? Wasn’t your title as the World’s Number One Great Sword Master earned through defeating numerous swordsmanship experts, thus recognized by people across the seas?!"
Sage gripped the hilt, black and red lightning coiling around the blade, infused with extremely strong Haki. Under the effect of Conqueror’s Haki, Armament merged without displaying ’color,’ but fused with lightning, the stronger will, compared to before its unmistakable strength.
"Ferocious battle, courage increasing with fight, striving in deadly combat! Spilling blood, showcasing boldness, exerting the ultimate means where strength reigns supreme across the sea, is what we should do!"
Sage’s voice boomed like thunder, "Without battle, how can the sea recognize that I am the One!"
Calling it a plan might not be entirely correct.
Before encountering these people, his original intention was to toss a bait, as the World’s Number One Martial Arts Tournament neared. If encountering decent individuals, he planned to personally strike, experiment with intensity, and see if surprises emerged.
If some guys’ strength exceeded expectations, perhaps he would gain a valuable force. If they didn’t agree, if he could have a thrilling battle, even enhancing Haki is acceptable.
His Haki intensity has always been a weakness, which Sage admitted himself, and also the reason Lily worries when hearing Sage would soon battle Kaido.
