Ah geez. I'm so tired right now. But I'm about to post this chapter anyways. Yay.

Whenever I post new chapters does anyone even read what's written in bold? Or do you guys just skip it and get to the point of the update?

Disclaimer: I feel like if I owned One Piece people would constantly get pissed at me. "STOP SHIPPING NAMI WITH EVERYBODY!" I'd be such a Nami troll.

Read. Urgh.

"What the hell?!"

"What was that?!"

"Get down!"

"Nani?!"

"D-D-Don Krieg! Our ship has been cut in half!"

The den den mushi was seated on the table, alongside a panicking Usopp and a shocked Zoro. Even Luffy was in a slight state of shock. "Oi!" The rubberman shouted. "What the hell is going on?!"

Don Krieg stared at his underling with hard grey eyes. "What the hell did you just say? There's no way that my ship has been cut in half! It's impossible!"

Luffy hopped off the table and raced towards the doors with wide eyes. "Our ship is out there, and so are Nami, Yosaku, and Johnny!"

Zoro and Usopp ran after him, Usopp holding the den den mushi in his arms.

"Raise the anchor! Now, what are you waiting for?!" Could be heard as the three men burst through the doors and rushed towards the railing. Their ship was nowhere to be found, the sea was a chaotic mess, and Yosaku and Johnny were desperately swimming for their lives.

"Hey!" Luffy yelled. "Where's Nami?! Where's the ship?!"

"A-About that.." Johnny sputtered, fighting against the harsh current. "You see, brother Luffy.."

"Sister Nami took the ship, all the treasure, and left!" Yosaku shrieked.

"W-W-What?!" Usopp cried, his hands pulling at his hair and his expression that of complete shock.

"What?!" Zoro growled, his teeth becoming fanged out.

"What?!" Luffy bellowed, his mouth falling open and his eyes widening considerably. "

Click.

"Bro! You should just let her go!" Johnny cried.

"She can't be trusted, especially not after the stunt she just pulled!" Yosaku added.

Luffy crossed his arms over his chest. "No."

"Oi, Luffy." Zoro frowned. "Let her go. No good would come after chasing a thief like her."

"Hold on a second!" Usopp cut in. "I could care less about getting Nami back. But we have to get that ship back. so I say we get the ship and just leave! Problem solved! We'll find another navigator!"

"No." Luffy firmly stated, and all eyes were soon turned towards their captain who had a serious facial expression. "I want Nami, and Nami only, to be our navigator. No one else!"

Click.

"I can't believe it's actually him...Don Krieg...he's the man who destroyed all our ships! He's really here! He followed us all the way out here just to murder us all!"

Don Krieg stared at the man making his way towards the Baratie, his arrogant expression replaced with that of astonishment and a bit of fear. "That..bastard..."

"That's him alright." Chef Zeff stated, his arms crossed over his chest and his eyes narrowed into a hard glare. "Hawk Eyes, a renowned Swordsman. The best swordsman in the world, to be exact."

Beside him, Sanji lit up yet another cigarette, choosing not to voice any thoughts he had on the matter.

Zoro was staring in shock as Hawk Eyes Mihawk approached the ship. Beside him Usopp was noticeably trembling, which caused the den den mushi to also shake.

"I don't see why you all are worried." Mihawk stated, still seated on his ship. "I just came here to kill some time..."

"That's bullshit!" One of Krieg's crewmates shouted before he began his barrage of attacks on the famous swordsman. He fired at him with his guns, each bullet easily reflected back towards him when Mihawk gracefully drew his sword and let the bullets hit it. It was as if there was absolutely no effort from him.

All around them there were cries of disbelief.

"How did he reflect them so fast?!"

"He really is pretty strong.."

"Oi." Zoro suddenly took a few steps forward. "Did you really destroy that ship with just that sword?"

"Yes." Mihawk replied, his golden yellow eyes turning to stare at Zoro.

"I figured as much.." Zoro smirked. "You really are the strongest.." He put his hand onto his hip, ignoring the astounded stares he was receiving.

"I-I-Is that guy.."

"There's just no way.."

"I only know of one man who uses the three swords style technique.."

"I set sail to meet you." Zoro went on, still staring at Mihawk.

"What is your purpose?"

"To be the strongest." Zoro tied his black bandanna onto his head, a dark gleam in his eyes. "You said you're free, right? Then let's have a duel right now."

"I-It is him!"

"No way!"

"It's Roronoa Zoro!"

"Roronoa Zoro?!" Don Krieg stared at the swordsman. "The pirate hunter?!"

Sanji's cigarette nearly fell from his mouth. "That's him? Then what is he doing, hanging around a bunch of pirates?!"

"Oi! Zoro!" Usopp yelled. "Don't do it! We're gonna lose sight of Merry!"

Mihawk hopped onto the ship, just a few feet away from the green haired swordsman. "Tch. If you're a competent swordsman by any means, then I can demonstrate the clear difference in strength between you and I without having to cross blades at all. Does your bravery come from your conviction...or ignorance?"

"Neither. It comes from ambition." The former Pirate Hunter placed his third sword into his mouth. "And from a promise to a friend."

Click.

"Zoro..is losing.." Usopp muttered in disbelief, watching his friend try his hardest to strike Mihawk only to be continuously knocked onto his feet. "He's actually losing...and he's giving it all he's got."

It was true. The swordsman was trying his hardest to land a hit on Mihawk, using all three of his swords in the process, but Mihawk was staring at him with bored yellow hues and his weapon was a small dagger. It was as if he wasn't even taking Zoro seriously.

"Something burdens you." Mihawk calmly spoke. "What is it? Tell me, weakling."

"How dare you call our bro a weakling?!" Johnny and Yosaku shouted in unison, about to jump into the battle, but both men were pulled back by Luffy himself.

"Brother Luffy!" Yosaku cried. "What are you doing?!"

"You two stay put." Luffy replied, and the den den mushi was able to catch the rare look of strain on the rubber male's face. "Don't interfere. At all."

"Luffy.." Usopp muttered, sighing loudly.

The two men continued to fight, Zoro giving it his all and Mihawk looking as if he was ready to fall asleep. Everyone was staring, even the infamous Don Krieg. They were on the edges of their seats. And everything was seemingly fine, until Mihawk actually made a move- he jabbed his small dagger into Zoro's chest.

"Bro!" Yosaku and Johnny shouted, both of them trying their hardest to not jump out there and do something to help their friend. Luffy was also restraining himself, clenching his teeth and hands.

Zoro stopped moving altogether, his sword still in his mouth, though he was now coughing up small amounts of blood. Mihawk gave him a hard stare.

"Do you wish for me to pierce your heart? Are you that naive? Why do you not step back?"

"Hmph. Like I have any clue." Zoro replied, and Mihawk's eyes widened a fraction of a centimeter. "Its almost as if I can't..if I step back, it would feel as though if I took a step back I just may lose something important to me...a promise to a friend would be broken.."

"This is your defeat."

"I know. That's why..I cannot step back.."

"Zoro!" Usopp nervously bit his nails. "He's gone crazy! They're all crazy! First Nami leaves, now this?! Insanity!"

"What is your name?" Mihawk inquired, pulling the dagger out of Zoro's chest.

"Roronoa Zoro."

"I shall remember that name then." Mihawk stated, sheathing his small dagger, and taking his large sword out of its sheath. "And to pay my respect to you, Roronoa Zoro, I shall end this battle with my black sword. The World's strongest sword."

Zoro got into one last fighting stance, his eyes locked with Mihawk's. "My last chance... Santouryuu..."

Mihawk lunged at him then, his yellow eyes never leaving Zoro's own dark hues.

"Ou..."

"Bro!"

"Zoro!"

"NO!"

"GI!" He bellowed, his swords creating a powerful gust of sharp wind that spiraled towards Mihawk at a fast rate. The green haired swordsman flew forward then, slashed Mihawk, and skidded to a stop behind him...only to discover he had a larger wound on his chest and that Mihawk was unscathed.

Silence. No words were spoken, not even from the shaking Usopp. Widened eyes, dropped jaws, shaking legs, and astonished faces- the den den mushi was capturing every moment.

Zoro's sword was broken.

He turned towards Mihawk, a dark smile on his face. "I've lost. And a wound on one's back is the shame of a swordsman. So do it."

"Splendid." Mihawk replied before raising his large sword and slashing Zoro's chest, drawing large amounts of blood.

"Zoro!"

Zoro fell over, his eyelids closing and his body becoming limp.

"Zoro!"

"My name is Dracule Mihawk. And it is too early for you to die...Roronoa, Zoro!"

Click.

"Why'd you turn den den back on?!"

"I thought it would help!"

"It doesn't, stupid!"

"Boy." Mihawk addressed Luffy. "What do you aim for?"

"Pirate King!"

"Tsk. A tough aim. Harder than surpassing me."

"And?" Luffy retorted. "I'm still gonna do it, no matter what you or anyone else says!"

"L-Luffy..." Zoro muttered, weakly lifting his sword into the air. "C-Can you hear me?"

"Ah! Zoro!" Luffy nodded. "Yes!"

"Sorry..for worrying you. I-I know..that if I don't become the world's greatest swordsman...I'll only embarrass you.."

"Stop talking!" Usopp cried. "Please, Zoro!"

Tears were know streaming down his face, his nose running and his face becoming wet with both tears and blood. "So I swear...to you..."

"I will never lose again! Not until I meet him..and beat him! Any problems...future Pirate King?"

Luffy laughed his strange little laugh. "Shishishi...nope!"

"Oi, Yosaku. Turn the damn camcorder off! I don't need anybody else to see my tears!"

Click.

Now normally I put in six slides, right? This time I thought it would be better off if I ended it with Zoro's vow and Luffy's laugh.

I apologize for the delay in an update. But I do have a sort of life, and I do have to live it. Hopefully I can get the next chapter out much quicker. Hopefully.

I know the fight was not detailed, but I didn't really want it to be detailed. Everyone knows what happens. There is simply no need right? Okay.

Please read and review. *Scratches head* I wonder if you guys are still interested in this story..and don't worry..commentary from the marines and all higher ups will be shown soon!