One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 363 I Won't Let You Have Your Way

How would an average person react when faced with an enemy that causes them immense pain?

Although there may be slight differences, most of the emotions should be negative.

However, Shanks, with his kingly demeanor, is clearly no ordinary person.

In Roman's view, he was clearly an extraordinary person; he could even openly smile.

"It's been so long! You've changed a lot compared to before."

Look at what he's saying, Roman almost thinks he's a long-lost friend.

"Yes, it must have been a few years. Although I've seen you in the newspapers many times, the chances of us meeting face to face are really few." Roman smiled brightly, but the chill emanating from her couldn't be hidden.

Shanks wasn't too surprised to be there.

That's true; he and Beckman might very well deduce the fact that they knew too much.

However, he wasn't very hostile.

That means he doesn't consider himself the real enemy.

At least for now, his goal is not to fight himself.

"I'm only here to take it away, I have no intention of fighting you."

"Really? You attacked the World Government's ships and say you have no intention of fighting? Looks like there's really something wrong with your head. After making such a mistake, you shouldn't expect anyone to help you."

Roman had already placed his hand on the hilt of the knife.

Upon noticing this, Beckman and the other crew members immediately became alert.

Beckman knew all too well how cunning the man before him was.

And she is very strong.

Compared to before, her aura...

"You've gotten stronger too, Shanks. I can feel it. It seems cutting off your hand didn't affect you at all!!!"

"Although I'd love to say it's true in a cool way, it's better not to suffer that kind of pain anymore." Shanks also smiled and drew his Griffin.

Then Shanks whispered to the crew behind him, "Don't interfere, leave it to me."

"captain?"

"How can this be?"

"She is dangerous."

However, Shanks didn't explain further, but instead looked at Beckman.

The unspoken understanding between the two was evident.

He sighed helplessly, "I understand."

"Then I'll leave it to you."

Shanks then faced Roman again.

"Don't you need their help? I'd still lose even if they all attacked me. Or are you so confident you can beat me with just one hand?" Roman tilted his head, looking at Shanks.

"After all, I think if it were you, you would have anticipated that we would be facing the same situation together, so you must have a way to deal with it. In that case, I'll do it, since you are in great danger."

Shanks would certainly not underestimate Roman.

His missing left hand and the pain he was feeling in his nerves were both telling the terrifying story of the guy in front of him.

But this is something he has to face.

Moreover, he had more to say.

"Ding—Peng."

The reverberation produced by the clash of two swords was dizzying.

But what makes people dizzy is not the sound, but the more ethereal and elusive Conqueror's Haki.

Both of their swords were imbued with a terrifyingly powerful aura.

As the blades clashed, an aura of dominance began to emanate from them.

"Your domineering aura has become so powerful; it seems you've grown very well."

"If your hands are trembling, then I don't think this kind of top-down speech is necessary."

Conqueror's Haki is a powerful and aggressive form of aura.

The shockwave generated by the collision of the two is enough to make the ocean waves surge.

The two people in the middle were completely unaware.

When you have overwhelming physical strength, close combat is not a wise choice.

Shanks was well aware of this as well.

But he had to say what needed to be said.

"You should also know about the future."

Hard.

"You understand the significance it brings."

Apply more force.

"It can bring about change."

No, you're really dedicated!

Roman was speechless.

Her strength is absolutely extraordinary.

At such close range, Shanks was bound to suffer a great loss, but he endured the discomfort to finish saying all this.

Roman found it easy to guess the reason for his actions.

Shanks is mature, but also emotional.

He was eager to embrace the new era.

But he knew far too much.

There are many secrets that he cannot fully reveal, even to his partners.

The strong are lonely.

Shanks is no exception to this rule.

However, he also hopes that his views can be understood.

After all, this thorny path is very lonely.

Moreover, he is not yet a king and is still very young.

He was not sure if his choices or his path were entirely correct.

How many people can stick to their beliefs without wavering or becoming confused?

Roman doesn't think he can remain completely unmoved by this point either.

So Shanks is just using a method to gain his own approval.

Will Roman approve?

Then, plants immediately appeared on the ground and surrounded Shanks.

"You're too self-important. If you keep babbling on and on, it seems you haven't learned your lesson yet."

How could I possibly let someone who grows by relying on the approval of their enemies have their way?!