Time Travel: Age of Discovery

Chapter 113 Dark Clouds Gradually Cover Its Glory

The moon hung in the sky, and dark clouds gradually obscured its brilliance. The surroundings instantly fell into darkness, as if foreshadowing that a battle was about to take place.

Aboard Mihawk's boat, Robin crouched over the side, watching the duel between two swordsmen on shore. Though ready to strike, they didn't engage immediately, leaving Robin feeling a mixture of anxiety and anxiety. Toya held a profound importance in her heart, and she hated to see him defeated. At the same time, Robin longed to be by his side, leaving her torn between her own thoughts and desires.

At this moment, the two men on the shore finally launched their attack, rushing towards their opponents at the same time. Robin then closed his eyes and squatted at the bow of the boat, not daring to witness this fierce fight.

As Mihawk approached, Toya strode forward, meeting him head-on. He summoned the power of his mark with his mind, urging his domineering energy to flow, unleashing his Ryuotai technique. He knew he couldn't afford to delay, especially considering his opponent was Mihawk. He wondered how much he had improved in recent years. Even if he hadn't yet reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship, his natural talent must have significantly improved.

As expected, when Toya was at a distance from Mihawk, he felt a surge of pressure like a gust of wind. He narrowed his eyes slightly, but it did not affect his fighting spirit. Suddenly, Mihawk paused, turned his body to the side, and swung his sword with his backhand. A green light burst out from the blade, and it rushed towards Toya like lightning along the ground.

The distance was now close, and Teya could have easily dodged the blow, but he wanted to test his strength and block it with his own body. So, he reinforced it with iron blocks, and with the domineering aura fueled by the power of the mark, he raised his defense to the extreme. However, to block the blow with flesh and blood would have been a daring move, so Teya chose not to do so.

In an instant, the slash reached Thea's face, but it failed to penetrate his defense. Although the slash persisted, it was unable to shake Thea in the slightest. Mihawk's eyes suddenly changed, and the previous slash also collapsed.

The smoke and dust cleared, revealing Toya's hands stretched forward, as if pushing open a door. Those familiar with this move knew it was the same technique used by the three admirals during the Battle of Marineford, using their Haki to construct a defensive wall. By leveraging the power of his Ryuotai, Toya elevated this move's power beyond ordinary techniques, enabling both offensive and defensive capabilities. The marvelous application of Haki, though invisible, was omnipresent.

Even so, Mihawk remained calm, as if nothing had happened. This move was not beyond Teia's expectations. If it were an ordinary person, they would be surprised, but Mihawk was extraordinary.

Feeling his own Haki gathering strength, Toya unleashed a powerful right leg, and like a horse unleashed, he appeared before Mihawk in an instant. In the past, Mihawk might have been defeated by Toya's single move, but now he was a completely different person, his strength greatly increased compared to a few years ago.

Although Mihawk seemed to be restricted in his movements due to the long sword he was holding, he was actually able to move with ease and without any sluggishness. Although his speed was slightly inferior to that of Thea, the sword in his hand greatly expanded his defense range, and his swordsmanship was extremely exquisite. Even if Thea attacked him at close range, he could quickly distance himself from him.

Thea launched a series of fierce attacks, but failed to gain the upper hand. Although he managed to strike Mihawk briefly, Mihawk quickly caught his guard, and the two engaged in a stalemate. Thea primarily relied on close combat, using his fists as his weapon. While he had developed some ranged attacks, they were often ineffective against foes of equal caliber. Even punches launched with Haki were easily evaded by the enemy if they were fast enough, as once the Haki was released, Thea could no longer control its direction.

Therefore, Teya never gave up the exploration and development of domineering moves. Even though he has the physical mark, he still needs to practice tirelessly on his own.

"Your swordsmanship has improved greatly compared to before." Teya wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at Mihawk with a smile, then changed his tone, "It's just that you have lost your former sharpness and have become a little more calm."

Mihawk listened to Teya's words but didn't respond. Teya's words were true; his swordsmanship had indeed become more refined. He had learned the lesson after his defeat. Sharpness could hurt others, but it could also hurt himself. Perhaps, as Teya had said, only by learning from failed moves could one reach a higher realm.

“Yet, while the sea remains unchanged, man continues to grow.”

Mihawk didn't fully understand what Toya said, but he gripped the black knife tightly, keeping a vigilant eye on Toya's every move. Although Toya stood still, his gaze locked on Mihawk, Mihawk could sense a threatening aura creeping in, a sort of invisible aura shrouding him.

At first, Mihawk mistakenly believed that Thea possessed Conqueror's Haki, but he quickly dismissed the idea. He had seen those who wielded Conqueror's Haki before, and that overwhelming pressure, like the ocean, was definitely not the feeling Thea was giving him. Thea didn't possess Conqueror's Haki; he was simply concentrating his Haki around him, generating a current of air.

The next moment, Teya finally made his move, leaping into the air and heading straight for Mihawk's head. Mihawk's heart trembled, thinking that Teya had dared to advance so recklessly, pausing in the air and exposing his weakness. He really underestimated his opponent, and he couldn't help but frown and raised the black knife in his hand.

A dark blue energy gathered at the tip of the blade, and as Mihawk swung it, it transformed into a laser-like streak that shot towards Teya. However, Teya did not dodge, as it was unnecessary for him to do so.

Robin, who had been hiding on the boat, couldn't contain his curiosity and turned to watch the two men fighting. But when he saw the scene before him, his heart suddenly sank, and he almost cried out in shock...