Chapter 334: ICISEI Episode 320

Episode 320: His Power Is Enough to Overthrow This (Decaying) World!

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[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "Wait, did something just shatter?" ]

[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "At a time like this, does it really matter what broke?" ]

[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "Anyway, once they start fighting, everything’s going to be destroyed anyway." ]

[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "That makes sense, but it still feels a bit strange." ]

[ Whitebeard (One Piece): "Gahahahaha!" ]

[ Oyama Mihari (Onimai): "The place they are at right now is right at the edge of the glacier." ]

[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "A glacier? Is this what they call an avalanche in books?" ]

[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "Snow? Where is there snow?" ]

[ Haibara Ai (Detective Conan): "A battle erupting at the edge of a glacier, combined with that crisp sound from just now..." ]

[ Haibara Ai (Detective Conan): "In other words..." ]

[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "What is it?" ]

[ Eula (Genshin Impact): "The mountain has split." ]

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『 The Marines and pirates stopped fighting, turning together to look at the distant ice mountain.

This colossal ice mountain stood hundreds of meters high, surrounding the center of the island like two giant walls. Because Aokiji had personally frozen it, there had been no sign of the ice melting at all until now.

But now, a green line had appeared on this ice mountain.

Luffy’s mouth trembled violently, unable to utter a single word.

The reaction of everyone else on the battlefield was similar. This terrifying attack completely exceeded their imagination!

Shockingly, that massive ice mountain had actually been cleaved in two by a single slash. The upper half, pulled by gravity, crashed straight down.

"He split the entire giant block of ice with just one slash!"

"Is this the power of the World’s Strongest Swordsman?"

"To witness such a strike, it’s worth dying right now!"

"If this move swept across the battlefield..."

"This is the true gap between the strong. No matter how hard we try to grow, in the eyes of these top-tier powerhouses, we are just insignificant existences, as fragile as dust particles swept by the edge of a blade."

"This single slash cut a mountain-like wall of ice right down the middle; it’s simply unbelievable!"

Koby whispered, "What terrifying power... If Luffy runs into him, how could he possibly come back alive!"

After the ice mountain split, it turned into countless small ice blocks that rained down. Some people didn’t even have time to escape before being crushed directly beneath the falling ice.

The thick layer of ice on the ground was also shattered by this impact. Falling into the sea, it kicked up towering waves, making it impossible for any of the ships to maintain their balance.

It could be said that this single strike completely altered the terrain of the entire battlefield. More drift ice appeared on the sea, but it also meant the distance between the pirate ships and the warships had become even closer!

"What a terrifying offensive~" Kizaru showed a serious expression for the first time. He stared at Mihawk, as if trying to see right through him.

At the same time, Akainu’s gaze was equally heavy, though nothing could be read from his face. 』

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[ Roronoa Zoro (One Piece): "So the glacier really did split." ]

[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "The title of the World’s Strongest Swordsman indeed lives up to its reputation." ]

[ Tartaglia (Genshin Impact): "Hahaha, watching this gets my blood pumping a bit." ]

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〜One Piece World〜

The Going Merry—

Zoro stood up abruptly, completely stunned as he watched Luffy and Mihawk fight.

Mihawk was not just his personal aspiration, but the shared ideal of everyone who wielded a sword.

He had heard countless stories about Mihawk since childhood. Now, seeing him strike with his own eyes, that sheer power was indeed deeply impressive and peerless!

At this moment, he completely forgot about his image, his excitement matching Luffy’s exactly!

Luffy said,

"I actually fought someone that strong? Does that mean I was already super strong back then?!"

"You’re lucky just to have escaped with your life from Mihawk. Next time you see him, remember to get an autograph for me first, and then run as far away as you can. You’re absolutely no match for him!"

Zoro was completely flustered, his hands holding his swords trembling involuntarily.

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〜Dragon Ball World〜

"Wow!"

Goku stared at the screen with wide eyes, muttering to himself,

"That swordsman is really amazing. He makes you feel a sense of dread just looking at him! Say, if I had met a master like him when I participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament as a kid, how awesome would that have been!"

But from his gaze, it was clear that Vegeta also cared quite a bit about Mihawk’s power. As he chatted with Goku, his fingers had already begun to quietly mimic the motions.

"Mihawk’s attacks don’t rely on any bizarre power, but are skills forged purely through martial arts mastery. That’s extremely crucial. Not to mention his sharp gaze—even I feel a sense of pressure looking at it. No wonder they call him Hawkeye."

Vegeta praised sincerely.

Goku continued,

"And! And! Not just Mihawk, that rubber kid’s abilities are also pretty good!"

"That kind of danger perception and the ability to predict the future—if he uses it well, he’ll become an incredibly powerful figure too!"

Goku and Vegeta did not belong to this world, so they didn’t know that this ability was actually called Observation Haki, one of the three types of Haki.

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『 On the battlefield...

Though Luffy was astonished, he did not lose his courage.

As long as those blades didn’t hit him, no matter how powerful they were, they were useless!

Luffy managed to barely dodge every single one of Mihawk’s attacks.

It didn’t look very graceful, almost like he was just running away, but at least he was still alive!

Mihawk asked in an amused tone, "So, what do you plan to do next?"

Luffy scrambled around while Mihawk stood completely still in place, merely swinging the sword in his hand.

"Damn it!" Luffy gritted his teeth!

"You are getting further and further away from your brother. Didn’t you say you were going to save him? What do you plan to do now, and what can you do?"

Everyone could see it.

Mihawk didn’t seem to actually want to kill Luffy.

If he wanted to do so, he would have cleaved him in two long ago. Why would he deliberately leave openings every time to give him a chance to dodge?

He seemed to be observing, testing, and studying Luffy’s reactions!

He definitely had another motive!

"Your strength has grown a lot, and you’ve improved in all aspects, but these movements have been completely read by me."

"If you keep approaching, at this distance, you won’t be able to dodge my next strike."

Hearing Hawkeye Mihawk’s words, the audience found it both exasperating and amusing.

Earlier, he could hit targets from over a hundred meters away, but now that they were so close, he couldn’t hit them. He was clearly holding back!

Holding back was one thing, but warning Luffy to be careful was just too helpless and hilarious for everyone!

But on the other side...

Crocodile unleashed a massive sandstorm attack. Buggy and his crew, who had planned to sneak past, were caught right in it. In an instant, many people were blown into the sky, including Buggy.

Luffy looked up and saw Buggy in the air. Stretching his arm out, he grabbed Buggy straight down.

"Luffy, you’re a real pal!"

Buggy was moved to tears. He had always wanted to compete with Luffy, but he hadn’t expected Luffy to save him. He thought to himself that if he became the overlord of the seas in the future, he would definitely make sure Luffy had a grand time on the ocean!

Just as he was lost in his thoughts, a terrifying flying slash suddenly swept past.

"Luffy, let go of me!"

But instead of letting go, Luffy pulled Buggy in front of him, using his body as a shield to block the attack.

Immediately after, Buggy’s body was seen splitting into two halves. Everyone on the scene was stunned. It turned out Buggy’s body was like a hollow shell; even though he was sliced open, not a single drop of blood spilled, and both his upper and lower bodies could move freely.

Buggy spun his head around, slapping Luffy’s shoulder and yelling loudly, "What on earth do you think you’re doing?!"

"I’m protecting you!" Luffy answered righteously.

"Besides, didn’t you say earlier that you came to help me?"

Buggy’s head felt like it was about to explode with anger. He glared at Luffy and said, "Are you deaf?!"

Luffy scratched his head, looking completely blank. "Am I deaf?"

Looking into the distance, Mihawk had already begun preparing to launch another round of attacks. Knowing he couldn’t afford to act, Luffy grabbed Buggy’s half-body, threw it toward Hawkeye, and shouted, "Take this! Rubber Substitute Jutsu!"

"Hey, hey, hey—"

With a few slashes from Mihawk, Buggy’s body became as limp as noodles.

Even Mihawk was surprised.

Although this guy had been sliced into several pieces, he could still sense that he was alive.

Floating in the air, Buggy reassembled himself into his complete form. He raised his hands high and roared angrily at Mihawk, "Unforgivable! You guy who calls himself Hawkeye!"

Then, Buggy threw a small red ball from his hand toward Mihawk.

"Taste my Special Buggy Ball!"

"You dare slice me? Then get ready to vanish!"

Vanish?

Was that little thing really that powerful?

With a loud bang, a burst of flames engulfed Buggy. Fortunately, the other pirates around were not affected at all. Buggy was the only unlucky one this time. 』

( Translator-kun: As we know, Mihawk didn’t actually cut Buggy because before Yoru could make contact, Buggy had already used his Devil Fruit to slice his own body apart. Remember, Yoru has a permanent Haki coating, meaning Emperor Buggy’s Observation Haki must be so advanced that he predicts every single movement of the blade, splitting his body down to the millimeter a fraction of a second before the slash can land. To the untrained eye, it looks like he is screaming in absolute terror, but in reality, it is a masterclass in defensive evasion, leaving the World’s Strongest Swordsman cutting nothing but empty air. Truly, a display of tactical genius worthy of a Yonko! )

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『 Viewers of Countless World 』

Too hilarious!

This scene was practically made for comedy!

He really was a total clown!

.....

『 Luffy took this opportunity to quickly escape.

"Thanks, Baggy! I won’t forget your help!"

A face emerged from the flames, filled with fury, yelling loudly, "I’m not dead yet!"

Watching Luffy’s receding figure, Mihawk swung his long black blade, sending another terrifying flying slash toward Luffy, knocking him over once more.

Fortunately, Luffy barely avoided his vitals again, or perhaps Mihawk had deliberately held back.

Marco the Phoenix frowned as he watched this, whispering, "Luffy definitely can’t beat him!"

"Vista! Pops said we must keep Ace’s little brother alive. Go over there and cover him!"

On the other side, a middle-aged man wearing a black top hat, with a mustache curled up like Whitebeard’s, heard Marco’s words. He immediately charged toward Mihawk, saying, "Alright, leave it to me!"

At this moment, Luffy was still being tossed by the wind from the slash. Mihawk charged toward him. If he caught up, that single strike would spell death for Luffy!

And in Luffy’s current state, he couldn’t dodge at all!

Just then, a figure wearing a cape appeared in front of Mihawk.

This person, like Mihawk, also used dual sabers. When their blades clashed, sparks flew, accompanied by a mutual recognition between strong warriors!

Under the collision of their power, rose petals scattered around with the shockwave.

This man had actually blocked Mihawk’s strike with his swordsmanship!

It was truly shocking!

Everyone’s eyes widened at this moment, unable to believe what was happening before them!

The screen cut to Mihawk. Unlike his previous attitude toward those two pirates, Mihawk’s eyes were now filled with admiration.

"The Fifth Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, Flower Sword Vista."

Mihawk actually called out his name directly, showing his high recognition of Vista.

Vista, facing the World’s Strongest Swordsman for the first time, felt his swords tremble slightly.

"This is our first time meeting. How do you know me?"

"It would be stranger not to know you."

A few brief words were enough to show the tacit understanding between the two.

In this clash, both of their blades were trembling, each using their full strength to suppress the other.

Not far away, Luffy crashed to the ground with a thud. Fortunately, thanks to his unique body, he didn’t take much damage from the impact!

He looked back at the figure fighting Mihawk and muttered to himself, "I’m saved, but who is that guy?"

Mihawk exerted more force, pushing both of them apart from the clash.

In an instant, blades clashed as dozens of exchanges passed in the blink of an eye.

Even though everyone didn’t know if Flower Sword Vista possessed any special powers, his swordsmanship alone was enough to shock them. After all, his opponent was Mihawk!

Although Mihawk was fighting, his gaze would occasionally drift toward Luffy.

Watching one person after another stand up for Luffy, he felt deeply moved!

"Without relying on special abilities or tricks, he can naturally make those around him gather by his side, even willing to fight for him."

"This kid has an extraordinary charisma!"

Joyful, lucky, and incredibly driven!

Ever since Luffy appeared, he had quickly become the center of this battle.

He dared to rush to save Ace, showed no fear or retreat in front of the powerful Whitebeard, and so many people voluntarily protected him!

"That’s the spirit, Straw Hat Boy!"

Ivankov showed a look of joy upon seeing Luffy finally break free from Mihawk’s pursuit.

"It seems he has escaped trouble."

Jinbe poked his head out of an ice hole. At first, he was deeply worried because he hadn’t protected Luffy well, but seeing Luffy leave Mihawk’s safe distance, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Luffy, hurry! You must save your brother! And don’t forget to marry me afterward!"

Boa Hancock was currently fighting Smoker. Her mind was now at ease, allowing her to focus entirely on her opponent.

Luffy moved swiftly, and ordinary Marines couldn’t keep up with him at all. He ran past these soldiers in a few bounds, shouting, "Get out of my way!"

Although the Marines were not intimidated by Luffy, they were still deeply shocked by the strength he displayed!

Mihawk was currently tied with Vista, unable to pursue Luffy for the moment. However, he kept a close eye on Luffy’s every move.

"Luffy may seem young and inexperienced, but the power of the supporters behind him is truly awe-inspiring!"

At this moment...

The focus of the entire battlefield had shifted to Luffy.

The ordinary citizens were quietly hoping for the outcome of the battle.

The residents on the Sabaody Archipelago looked at Buggy and the escapees from the prison. Everyone realized one fact: a large group of extremely dangerous criminals had escaped from the supposedly impregnable Great Prison. This was undoubtedly a massive crisis for the world!

But they were powerless.

They could only rely on the Marines to do their best to resist and eliminate all these escapees.

The only thing others could do was stare at the live broadcast screen of the battlefield, waiting for the result!

The time of execution was drawing closer and closer.

Everyone on the Sabaody Archipelago felt extremely tense. The tens of thousands of people gathered in the grand plaza kept their mouths shut, focusing entirely on the projection in front of them!

They prayed that the world could regain its peace!

Hoping that the Marines would ultimately win!

On the other side, atop the execution platform...

Ace hung his head.

He didn’t want to watch Luffy struggle on the edge of life and death just to save him!

Sengoku turned to his subordinate beside him and asked, "Are the arrangements on the coast all set?"

"Everything is ready!"

"Then do it!"

Besides Ace, two executioners holding large blades slowly approached, radiating a thick intent to kill. 』

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[ Rimuru Tempest (Tensura): "Oh no, it’s about to get dangerous." ]

[ Bai Xiaofei (Wo Jiao Bai Xiaofei): "There shouldn’t be any more reinforcements, right?" ]

[ Ace (One Piece): "Is this my end?" ]

[ .....]

『 At this moment, Luffy was still outside the plaza wall, hundreds of meters away from the execution platform.

Luffy’s teeth gritted, his eyes completely bloodshot with rage.

The rest of the Whitebeard Pirates were also shocked: "What’s going on? They’re executing him now?"

"The scheduled time hasn’t arrived yet! What on earth do they want to do to Ace!"

"This is absolutely intolerable! If Ace dies here, I’ll make them pay in blood!"

"For Ace!" 』

『 .....』

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[ Ace (One Piece): "It feels so strange to watch this." ]

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