One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 64 The Madman is Approaching

I can't believe it, the madman has really come.

The vast ocean can accommodate any ambitious speculator, and naturally it can also accommodate all kinds of madmen, but encountering it at this time is not a good thing.

"They actually attacked a warship with a general in it..." Roman desperately used his sword to support himself and resist the enemy's fierce attack.

However, this was met with even more intense and terrifying sword attacks.

However, Roman blocked them all, thanks to Zephyr and Garp; they were even more terrifying when they attacked. He was slightly surprised, though, by Roman's strength, which far surpassed that of his peers.

"I never imagined a child could have such talent." The tone was understated, but it was definitely a compliment.

"Get away from him quickly, and then hurry to find Teacher Zefa!" Roman shouted urgently, seeing that many of his classmates had already collapsed around him.

“But Tina is worried, what if Roman…”

"Hurry, find Teacher Zefa as soon as possible so I can be saved sooner." This time, Roman didn't dare to turn his head; all his attention was focused on the man in front of him.

Although he wasn't a bloodthirsty guy, he was certainly a capricious one, and...

"Doraemon Mihawk, the Navy is still arguing about your issues. If today's events are exposed, you'll be wanted." Roman continued speaking while using his Observation Haki to sense any potential weaknesses in Mihawk, but ultimately came to an impeccable conclusion.

In terms of raw power, I can't compare to him.

“It doesn’t matter, but you seem to have the potential to become a great swordsman. Although it’s a bit early, let me test your true skills.” Mihawk raised his sword again, and instantly, the surrounding air was filled with a chilling aura.

This is getting serious.

What bad luck, it just so happened that Professor Zephyr wasn't around.

……

A few hours earlier, Zephyr, who hadn't even managed to get his hands on any worthless fish or shrimp, suddenly received news that a nearby country was being invaded by pirates. It was like a godsend, so Zephyr immediately ordered his men to head to the destination indicated by the Den Den Mushi.

Finally, they stopped in the southwest of the island. After leaving a small number of people to guard the warship, Zephyr led the majority of the trainees to the more dangerous battlefield.

However, just in case, Roman and Tina, who had some strength, and a small number of other personnel stayed behind to ensure that there were enough people available to use the warships, cannons, and other weapons.

Subsequently, Zephyr led a group of eager trainees, including Smoker, into the island.

If nothing unexpected happens, the task of staying behind should be quite easy.

However, according to Murphy's Law, if nothing unexpected happens, something unexpected is bound to happen.

Not long after Zephyr left, a pirate ship approached at an extremely high speed, making no attempt to avoid the warship that was ahead.

At first, Roman thought he had met his match, so he immediately ordered everyone to start a ranged attack.

The personnel who had initially found the situation boring immediately became highly motivated and began firing the cannons.

Warships have abundant ammunition reserves. Because the hit rate of shells is very low, a single warship is often equipped with thousands of shells. This method of concentrated firepower is also a common practice of the "rich and powerful" navy.

However, Roman, who was in command, noticed something was wrong. The pirate ship ahead seemed completely uninterested in dodging, preferring to be hit directly by cannonballs rather than use the rudder to turn, and instead continued to sail at high speed.

If this continues, the ship will break apart. Is he determined to seize the warship?

It seems the captain is a madman. Looking at the blue-haired man with the skull and crossbones pirate flag, Roman barely recognizes him, which means he's probably not a powerful pirate. So as long as the number of people isn't too large, they can handle him.

After all, it's only the first half of the Grand Line, and there are only a handful of pirates with bounties over 100 million.

However, we still can't let our guard down. Roman immediately told the students around him, "Go, go find Teacher Zefa quickly, at least let him know our current situation."

"Understood." Roman's performance in the training camp earned him the admiration of almost everyone, so if Zephyr wasn't there, Roman would be in command of the ship. In fact, Zephyr was intentionally cultivating this talent.

Considering that small-scale combat would not be of much use to Roman, Zephyr simply taught Roman how to command a warship during the voyage. As a veteran of the navy, he knew these skills like the back of his hand, and Roman naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity, thinking that he would need them sooner or later.

There's a murderous aura about him!

That ship?

Roman's Observation Haki made him exceptionally sensitive, and even with his eye veil on, he could still clearly see the ship's direction.

No, it's behind that ship.

There's something even more terrifying ahead, which is why...

A massive slash came crashing down, slicing through the pirate ship, which was still moving at high speed, like cutting melons and vegetables, leaving it completely mangled, and a piercing scream resounded in our ears.

"Everyone, lie down."

The powerful aftershocks were approaching the warship at a tricky angle, and the calm sea began to stir. The huge waves made it impossible to open one's eyes, and one could only follow Roman's commands by instinct.

Cut horizontally.

The longsword was imbued with black, domineering energy, unleashing a black, horizontal slash that collided with the aftershocks of the sea. The churned ocean erupted into a massive fountain of spray, sending surfacing fish tumbling through the air in a graceful waltz before crashing onto the warship along with a torrent of seawater. However, the immense power of the two slashes had not completely dissipated; instead, it spread to the shore, causing the coastal rocks to begin to crumble.

The deafening noise gradually subsided after a while.

"What a terrifying attack." The student, who slowly stood up, looked at the devastation on the shore of the warship and swallowed hard. If that attack had hit the warship, it would have caused unimaginable damage.

"Roman, you're amazing, Tina is so impressed." Tina got up and immediately hugged Roman, but she still touched Roman's stiff body.

The crisis was not over yet, and she finally understood why the pirate ship had fled in such a hurry. She had thought the captain was crazy, but it seemed that the madman was the one behind them.

There is a small boat.

"Are you kidding me? Can a ship like that sail on the Grand Line?"

"There seems to be someone up there, holding a knife. The one who made the slash just now must have been him."

"Are you sure it's a boat? It looks more like a coffin to me."

The more he listened, the more alarmed he became. Her domineering aura had indeed detected a ship in the distance, with a blurry shadow on it. Her powerful presence forced Roman to be on his toes.

No way, could we really have run into him?

"Get off the ship immediately and find Professor Zephyr, or we'll be in danger."

Hawkeye Mihawk has actually appeared here.