One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 643 Even so, I still choose

"As expected, you made your move!"

Just as the Red-Haired Pirates were ready to make their comeback, Mihawk called via Den Den Mushi.

The tone was flat.

It seems this situation was anticipated.

"I haven't done anything yet! How did you know? Your information network is incredibly efficient? It shouldn't be like that!"

Shanks stroked his chin.

"Because you are Shanks!"

Mihawk was as concise as ever.

Redhead laughed.

Mihawk knows him.

Shanks is a perfect example.

Even knowing the road ahead is dangerous, he will not give up.

"I've already convinced Beckman, and you still want to convince me?"

"I have no such intention. That's your business, your decision. I won't interfere!"

"How cold! You didn't come to me just for a casual chat, did you?"

Shanks knew it very well.

Although Mihawk considered him a friend, what he loved most was his knife.

As an impeccable swordsman, Mihawk has an unimaginable passion for the sword.

He had already fulfilled his duty as a friend by reminding me beforehand.

There must be something else going on if they're looking for him now.

"Give me your address, and I'll probably come see you!"

ha?

That's outrageous!

If it weren't for his voice, Shanks would have suspected that he had been replaced!

After losing his left hand, Mihawk never saw him again.

It's not that he's heartless.

Instead, he also wanted to avoid situations where he couldn't help but compete with himself.

And today... could it be...?

"So, you're planning to join our Red-Haired Pirates? I'll throw you a banquet right away. Don't worry, we don't mind if you're a Shichibukai, but what about the Marines?"

Mihawk: "..."

"I have absolutely no intention of doing that!"

Mihawk suddenly felt very tired.

They refused decisively.

Sure enough, talking to Shanks is an exhausting experience.

After all, his ideas were wildly imaginative.

"Phew! I thought so too!"

Shanks, on the contrary, breathed a sigh of relief.

This Mihawk looks much more normal.

"So, why do you want to meet me...?"

Let's fight!

"Are you serious?"

Shanks found it incredible.

Mihawk actually brought this up now!

Mihawk never mentioned it again after he lost his left arm at the age of 23.

Even though he had personally invited him, Mihawk had never agreed.

But to this day...

They actually chose now!

"why?"

Shanks was still curious after all.

He wanted to know why Mihawk's decision had changed.

"Let me see your resolve."

Mihawk thought of the black dragon.

They all knew that there was a pit ahead waiting for Shanks to fall into.

Shanks knew this even better.

But Shanks still went ahead without hesitation.

Courage comes at a price.

Especially when facing the Black Dragon, the price to pay will be even more devastating.

Mihawk was aware of this, and Shanks was even more convinced of it.

Therefore, Mihawk is worried about Shanks.

However, although they are friends, they are just friends.

He was not his companion.

He shouldn't interfere with his decisions.

He also had no stance.

Since that's the case, why not have a grand and spectacular battle?

Let him be happy, and let yourself see his determination.

"The way you said goodbye was quite unique!"

Shanks continued to laugh heartily.

He understands.

He knew all of that.

What will I face now that I'm making a comeback?

But this time, he didn't want to run away.

No one can escape life forever.

"Mihawk, let's have a grand battle. Let's use this to kick off the Red-Haired Pirates' comeback."

"My friend, I'm getting more and more excited!"

He knew that Mihawk was trying to remind him that this was not a good choice.

There may be a price to pay.

"You're still the same as ever. This might cost you dearly! Isn't your goal the One Piece? If so, why..."

“That’s right. But my ambitions go beyond that. Mihawk, I know your concerns.”

Shanks responded enthusiastically as always.

"But even so, I still stand by my ideas."