One Piece: Getting Stronger by Writing a Diary

After hearing what Mihawk said, Tashigi let out a long sigh of relief.

Due to her reverence for Mihawk's title as the world's greatest swordsman, she thought for a moment before answering his question.

"This sword is indeed 'Shigure'!"

"Impossible. I know 'Shigure,' and it's just a regular sword."

"It is 'Shigure,' but its grade was enhanced because Arton helped me strengthen it!"

"Arton? Are you talking about that Arton?"

"Wh-What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

"Is it the man mentioned in the news?"

"News?"

Seeing Tashigi's confused expression, Mihawk unfolded the newspaper in front of Tashigi and Hina.

"Morgans is really fast with this."

"The news has already been published?"

"And they even managed to take photos."

Hina remarked.

Although the pictures taken were far inferior to what her Den Den Mushi could capture, they were enough to confirm the fact that Arton had defeated Shiki.

"Interesting… You didn't know about the news, yet you know about this incident."

"And you've met Arton, who even enhanced your sword…"

"When Arton fought Shiki, you two witnessed it firsthand?"

Mihawk observed the two women closely as he asked the question.

As soon as the words left his mouth, both Tashigi and Hina's expressions shifted slightly.

This slight change was enough to confirm Mihawk's suspicions.

"It seems that what the news described is indeed true…"

"Woman, tell me, you witnessed Arton create a sword that surpasses even the Supreme Grade Swords."

"And you saw him create a land filled with endless swords, didn't you?"

Mihawk looked at Tashigi with deep, serious eyes as he asked.

"…Yes, that's right!"

Under the intense gaze of Mihawk, Tashigi nodded instinctively, though she immediately regretted it afterward.

"I see. It looks like this journey to the East Blue will be quite interesting."

Mihawk smiled as he handed Shigure back to Tashigi, then leaped back onto his ship.

"One last question, do you know where Arton is?"

Mihawk asked Hina and Tashigi.

"We are with the Navy. While Arton spared us, he didn't reveal his location to us."

Hina shook her head as she responded.

"I see…"

Mihawk pondered for a moment before sitting back down on his ship. The wind picked up again, propelling his ship into the distance.

Tashigi and Hina only relaxed once Mihawk's figure had completely disappeared from view.

"Who would have thought that the world's greatest swordsman would be here?"

"Tashigi, we need to report this to Vice Admiral Gion, and have Vice Admiral Gion inform Vice Admiral Garp."

"Tashigi?"

As Hina was speaking, she noticed Tashigi staring blankly in the direction where Mihawk had left, her eyes reflecting a concern that Hina couldn't ignore, causing her to frown.

"Tashigi, are you worried about Arton?"

Hina placed a hand on Tashigi's shoulder and asked.

"Huh? No, I'm not!"

Tashigi replied hastily, though her expression clearly suggested she was lying.

Hina sighed and shook her head.

Then, she opened the chat group and sent the news of their encounter with Mihawk to the Women's Navy chat group.

In no time, the previously quiet chat group became lively once again.

[Ain]: "This is too much of a coincidence! Arton just finished strengthening Tashigi's sword, and then you happen to run into Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman, in the East Blue?"

[Domino]: "From what I know, Mihawk usually operates in the first half of the Grand Line and the New World. The chance of him appearing in the East Blue is indeed very small."

[Sadi]: "That guy... Could it be that he took action after learning about Arton's recent news? No, the timing wouldn't work out for that."

[Gion]: "Mihawk's appearance is unexpected, but since he's shown an interest in Arton, he will certainly seek him out. We might be able to use his arrival to help us more accurately locate Arton."

[Doll]: "You plan to leverage Mihawk's power? He could indeed intercept Arton. But getting Mihawk to cooperate won't be easy… Unless we can get permission from the World Government right now, but it seems unlikely that they'd be so quick to act, right?"

[Doll]: "And even if the World Government does issue an order, Mihawk might not choose to obey."

[Gion]: "Even if we don't have the authority to command Mihawk, his power can still be used. As long as he finds Arton, it could delay Arton's journey to the first half of the Grand Line, which would give us a better chance to catch up with Arton.

[Gion]: "Alternatively, if he engages in a battle with Arton and injures him to some extent, our chances of capturing Arton would increase."

[Sadi]: "Aren't you worried that Mihawk might actually kill Arton? He is the world's greatest swordsman, after all. Even an Admiral wouldn't underestimate him."

[Gion]: "Hehe, do you really think Arton is someone who would die that easily?"

[Sadi]: "That's true... If he were that easy to kill, I wouldn't get a good chat with him for drawing me without my consent."