Mr. Mihawk, I have mastered the art of cutting iron.

As he spoke, Hawkeye approached, ready to call a halt.

There's no point in continuing to practice.

It's time to rest.

Sudden.

call out! !

Junichi unleashed a fierce slash, freezing himself in place.

[You have completed one basic swordsmanship practice session; proficiency increased by 1]

【Ding dong! 】

[Your basic swordsmanship has reached the required proficiency level and you have been automatically promoted.]

[Basic Swordsmanship - Special (Max Level from Beginner)]

-

[You have mastered the Ultimate Technique: Iron Slicing, proficiency +1]

【Ding dong! 】

[Your ultimate skill, Iron Slicing, has reached the required proficiency level and has been automatically upgraded.]

【Sword Technique Secrets - Iron Cutting - Special (Max Level from Beginner)】

-

Whoosh!

A wealth of insights and reflections flowed forth like a clear spring.

Basic swordsmanship!

Cut through iron!

In an instant, Junichi mastered these two special skills and reached the maximum level.

His demeanor also changed.

It has become more refined, more composed, and more profound!

"what?"

Hawkeye was slightly taken aback as he sensed the change in Junichi.

but.

This kind of change often occurs when a swordsman has accumulated experience and gained some insight.

He was a complete novice in the field and had little talent.

Where does this "accumulated knowledge and experience leading to a breakthrough" come from?

Where did this realization come from?

"Is it just my imagination...?" Hawkeye preferred to believe that he was just imagining things.

however.

Junichi slowly raised his head and smiled at him, saying, "Mr. Mihawk, I have mastered 'Iron Cutting'."

These words were spoken.

Hawkeye's eyes widened immediately, staring at Junichi in astonishment: "Are you kidding me?"

"I'm not joking, Mr. Mihawk." Junichi shook his head and said calmly, "Just now, I grasped the secret of cutting iron."

"you……"

Hawkeye stared at Junichi with a bewildered expression, completely incredulous.

He really wanted to ask, "Do you know what you're saying?"

How can someone who has no swordsman's heart, no talent for swordsmanship, and no basic skills dare to claim that he has mastered "cutting iron" after only a little over an hour of practice?

This is something even a swordsmanship genius wouldn't dare to say!

Even Hawkeye himself trained hard for more than ten years from a young age before he mastered the art of cutting iron.

Are you crazy?!

Hawkeye wanted to retort, but then he remembered the change in Junichi's aura that he had thought was just his imagination.

Then I remembered Mr. Rayleigh praising Junichi's talent.

In a short time.

Hawkeye hesitated for a moment before saying, "Then why don't you demonstrate?"

"it is good."

Zhunyi walked ten meters away.

There was an abandoned teppanyaki grill there, a type of kitchen utensil specifically used for making teppanyaki.

I don't know who abandoned it here.

But the whole thing is intact.

It's perfect for testing the knife.

Junichi walked to the metal rack, raised his ninja sword, and brought it down steadily.

Hawkeye stared intently, his eyes wide.

call out!

The ninja sword fell, smoothly slicing through the iron plate without the slightest resistance.

It was as easy as slicing through a sheet of white paper.

「!?」

Hawkeye looked surprised and looked down at the cut-open metal frame.

The cut was smooth as a mirror, without any flaws.

"It's not just about cutting iron; it's the ultimate level of iron cutting!" Hawkeye's pupils contracted as he said in disbelief.

Ordinary iron cutters cannot produce such a smooth cut.

Only when the power is condensed to the extreme can it cut through iron so smoothly, leaving a smooth, mirror-like cut.

"You actually mastered the art of cutting iron!!"

Hawkeye turned his head and stared at Junichi in horror, feeling as if his worldview had been shaken.

He had considered whether the boy had already mastered the skill of cutting iron.

But he immediately rejected the idea.

The clumsiness and stiffness I showed while practicing basic swordsmanship just now couldn't be faked!

When this boy first received his guidance, he was indeed a complete novice.

But he was just an outsider.

After practicing for just over an hour, he leaped to the top of the mountain and directly mastered the ultimate technique of cutting iron!

"Incredible..."

Hawkeye stared at Junichi in shock, as if trying to find out what made this boy's physical structure different from that of ordinary people.

Otherwise, how could it be so perverted?

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that someone could transform from a novice into a sword master in just over an hour."

"No wonder Mr. Rayleigh said you were exceptionally talented; it would definitely surprise me."

"I see……"

Hawkeye looked at him like he was looking at a monster, and shook his head, saying, "Your physical talent isn't great, but your comprehension is terrifyingly strong. You can forcefully comprehend knowledge and master it."

"That's some freakish comprehension."

Hearing this...

Junichi's expression was slightly blank.

He never expected that his cheat code would be interpreted as comprehension by others.

However, this is just right.

On the surface, there was a reasonable reason, which saved him the effort of making up an excuse.

"Even the most outstanding talent needs someone to teach it." Junichi smiled and flattered him politely, "Thanks to Mr. Mihawk's guidance, I was able to successfully master the Iron Cutting Technique."

"What teachings have I given you?" Hawkeye chuckled and shook his head, a bitter smile playing on his lips.

He regretted it.

Why did you refuse when Junichi called him "teacher" before?

think about it.

Later, this young man made a name for himself on the high seas. At a young age, his swordsmanship was astonishing, and he became famous throughout the Grand Line.

When asked, it turned out to be Hawkeye's disciple!

Hawkeye is not only a great swordsman himself, but he also trained another great swordsman as his disciple!

That sounds amazing!

"Besides, being able to cultivate a formidable opponent myself will make life less boring in the future," Hawkeye thought to himself.

He constantly challenged the best swordsmen on the high seas to hone his skills.

After becoming a Great Swordsman.

Only the red-haired man and the golden lion were on his radar.

Although these two were skilled swordsmen, they were not pure swordsmen and would not readily accept his challenge.

As for the others, they held no interest for him whatsoever.

Those guys were just swordsmen, like Rayleigh, Whitebeard, and Roger.

But now, things are different.

Hawkeye stared intently at Junichi, thinking, "Another formidable opponent to look forward to!"

"Ahem, Mr. Mihawk, it's noon, let's go back for lunch." Junichi got goosebumps from Mihawk's gaze and had to interrupt.

"Hmm." Mihawk nodded, the fervor in his eyes subsiding.

It's not the right time yet.

Junichi is not yet mature enough to be a direct competitor to him.

Be patient.

"Let's go back," Mihawk said, his attitude completely different from his cold demeanor during the day, becoming extremely warm: "After lunch, shall we continue our training?"

"Is there any sword technique you'd like to learn?"

"Or, I can help you improve your third-rate swordsmanship."

Haha ...

With a polite smile on his face, Junichi returned to Peony's tavern.

He knew what Hawkeye was thinking.

In the original work.

Hawkeye traveled around challenging swordsmen to hone his skills, and even trained young swordsmen to become his rivals.

"Oh no, the fruit growers are watching me."

Junichi secretly wiped away a bead of sweat.

He had no interest in constantly fighting to hone his swordsmanship.

For him, a fight without any stakes would be meaningless.

I have absolutely no desire to move.

"Let's stall Hawkeye for now..." Junichi thought to himself.