Chapter 165 - 9

I, Luffy, awaken the sun god on top of the sky Chapter 9This made Gin pause, cold sweat beading on his face; he seemed serious.Gin shook his head with a bitter smile: "Another ignorant pirate. Even we couldn't do it."Gin introduced himself: "I am Gin of the Krieg Pirates. Since you're looking for a cook, it means you don't have enough people right now."Luffy nodded: "Yes, it's not enough. He's the fifth."Sanji was speechless and shouted, "Why are you including me?!"Gin warned: "I don't think you're a bad person, so I'll give you some advice: it's best not to go to the Grand Line. You're still young, there's no need to rush."When he spoke the words "Grand Line," Gin's face showed apprehension, even trembling.Luffy became interested: "That just makes me want to go more."Gin sighed helplessly: "Forget it, I can't stop someone else's will. Mr. Sanji, thank you, I'm leaving. You are my savior, and I will repay you in the future, when I have the ability."With that, Gin's eyes became firm.He didn't have the ability to repay him now, and Sanji didn't need him to do anything.So, with effort, there would always be an opportunity. Otherwise, if Sanji needed his help later and he was powerless, that would be truly shameful, and he might as well have died this time.Afterward, Gin left.The next morning.The sea was shrouded in mist, but the commotion attracted everyone's attention in the restaurant.Only after getting closer did they see many dilapidated pirate ships approaching. Seeing the pirate flags, most of the people inside trembled."It's the Krieg Pirates!""The East Blue's largest pirate crew, the Krieg Pirates!""Why... why are they here? Are we finished?""They're a pirate crew of five thousand people, we're doomed."...Immediately, everyone was in a state of panic.The leading ship was enormous, shaped like a black panther, and it was none other than the Krieg Pirates' main vessel, the Dreadnaught Sabre.Nami looked at the huge ship before her, puzzled: "It's really broken, how did it end up like this?"Sanji, smoking a cigarette, began to show off, analyzing: "It doesn't look like it was attacked by cannons, nor does it look like human sabotage. Did it encounter a tornado?"Luffy came out to look at them, expectant.He had no interest in the Krieg Pirates.If he were his original self from the story, then they would be powerful, but his current self was very strong.Even though the Krieg Pirates were the largest pirate crew in the East Blue, they still didn't pique his interest.The reason for his anticipation was that it meant Hawkeye would soon appear.Krieg disembarked, supported by Gin, demanding water and food.They were given some, but unlike Gin, Krieg turned hostile and prepared to attack.However, Luffy unleashed a burst of Haoshoku, causing the remaining Krieg Pirates to faint and sink into the sea.Krieg was horrified, why?He no longer had any intention of fighting, nor dared to be arrogant. This shattered his understanding.It was just like when he first entered the Grand Line and met that person.That person's strength also shattered his understanding."Look, there's movement on the sea.""A small boat is approaching.""The fog is thick, so we can't see clearly yet, but we can faintly make out two green points of light.""They're two small green flames, like candle flames.""What on earth is it?"...This made Luffy's eyes light up: "He's here!"Chapter 013 Zoro Meets HawkeyeGradually, it got closer, and everyone saw clearly.It was a small boat, with candles lit on either side of the bow, their flames green.There was only a coffin on the boat, with a cross erected on top of it, and the man on the boat sat at the front of the coffin.He sat upright, with a black sword shaped like a cross on his back, crossing his legs, wearing a black top hat, a wine-red shirt underneath, and a black trench coat over it. The whole person gave off a very cool feeling.The Krieg Pirates saw him, their pupils constricting, each one terrified beyond measure.Even Krieg's eyes widened, cold sweat beading on his face.The Krieg Pirates trembled."It's... it's that man.""Captain Krieg, what should we do? It's the man who crushed our fleet!""He actually chased us all the way here. Is he here to kill us? We're... we're finished..."...At this moment, Zoro's fighting spirit surged, his blood boiling."He's the man I've been looking for, the World's Strongest Swordsman, Dracule Mihawk."At the sea restaurant, many people also knew about the Krieg Pirates' situation, and seeing Hawkeye, they were shocked."Is he the man who sank all fifty ships of Krieg's fleet in the Grand Line?""He's just one person, how is that possible?""Although he's just one person, and he's not doing anything, we haven't seen him make a move, but just sitting there, his aura feels so strong."...While everyone was shaken and afraid, Zoro was excited."I didn't expect to meet him so soon. I can finally fight him."As it approached the sea restaurant, Hawkeye's coffin boat stopped.The Krieg Pirates were puzzled and angry."Why, why are you chasing us all the way here?"Hawkeye slightly raised his head, revealing his sharp, eagle-like yellow pupils, and said casually."To pass the time."This infuriated the Krieg Pirates; it was too humiliating.Even though they knew the man before them was terrifying, many of them were so angry that they raised their guns and pulled the triggers."Don't joke around!!"Bang bang bang... A dense barrage of bullets shot towards Hawkeye. Hawkeye didn't even draw his sword, dodging all the bullets with slight movements.This made the others look as if they had seen a ghost."Ho-how could this be? They missed?""How is that possible? They clearly aimed.""Did the bullets go around him?"...Bang bang bang... Footsteps sounded, it was Zorowalking over."He dodged them."The Krieg Pirates looked at Zoro, puzzled."Who are you?""Three swords at your waist, are you, the pirate hunter, Roronoa Zoro of the Three Sword Style?""What are you going to do, challenge him?"...They could see that Zoro's fighting spirit was surging.They also understood that they were both swordsmen.Zoro sighed softly: "You sank all their ships, you truly are the strongest in swordsmanship. I used to set out to sea to find you, but now there's an additional reason: to make my Captain the Pirate King. I must achieve both."Hawkeye didn't look at Zoro, continuing to sit upright, crossing his legs, with his hands resting on his knees, and asked faintly."What is your goal?"Zoro grinned, firm: "The World's Strongest Swordsman!"Hawkeye then glanced at Zoro, but he laughed: "Hmph, how foolish."Zoro drew wado ichimonji, pointed it at Hawkeye, and suggested: "You're quite free, aren't you? Then let's have a match.""Hmm?"At this moment, Zoro noticed Luffy."My luck is good, your luck is not. Because I'm free, I agreed to do something for the Marine."Whoosh!Under the horrified gazes of the Krieg Pirates and everyone in the restaurant, Hawkeye appeared on the sea restaurant as if teleporting.Most people's eyes were still on the coffin boat, but Hawkeye had already arrived.Zoro's gaze naturally fell on Hawkeye immediately.This slightly surprised Hawkeye; perhaps this young man wasn't as weak as he thought.However, he wasn't very interested in that; instead, he looked at Luffy."I'll test your strength. Although I'm not here to kill you, if you can't even withstand a mere test, then it doesn't matter if you die."Hawkeye had no killing intent; his meaning was simple: if you're too weak to withstand a probing attack, you'll die.Zoro no longer hid his aura, facing Hawkeye."If you want to fight my Captain, you'll have to ask me first."In an instant, behind Zoro, it was as if a fierce Shura appeared. At this moment, no longer suppressing his aura, it made Hawkeye tremble.Hawkeye's gaze no longer rested on Luffy, but instead focused on Zoro.He now understood that the young man before him was no ordinary swordsman.This piqued Hawkeye's interest, and he nodded: "Alright, then I'll have a match with you."Although they hadn't fought yet, the aura that erupted just now made Hawkeye realize that he was extraordinary.At the same time, he was also surprised that such a swordsman could appear in a small place like the East Blue, and at such a young age.Knowing Hawkeye's power, Zoro intended to go all out, gripping his swords with both hands and biting one in his mouth.Luffy prepared to watch the battle, and he wasn't surprised that Hawkeye was looking for him.After all, if his strength changed, then subsequent events would naturally change.Luffy thought to himself: "Is it to confirm my strength so they can issue a bounty?"