At noon school was over, Charles and Tina were discussing about their training today, because both of them can't just break through their bottleneck.
"Char… cough… I've got something to take care of. Can you handle Mom and Dad for me?" Clark asked with some expectation.
"Okay, go ahead and do what you want." Charles encouraged Clark, he believed that a teenager who's always under their parents' watch could end up either rebelling or being too rigid in their ways.
Clark hesitated for a moment, then nodded, feeling both nervous and a little excited at his younger brother encouragement.
Charles and Tina were in a hurry, so they say bye to Clark turned around to leave, Tina wanted to learn Conquer's infusion.While Charles wants to be an legendary swordsman quickly.
They didn't go by bus instead, they came to an abandoned factory, Charles use observation haki to check his surrounding seeing no one both of them enveloped in bright light and vanished from the spot.
Both of them arrived at a arena which was immense, a pocket dimensions built for battles beyond imagining. Everywhere stretched Islands of mountains, glowing river where sea monster lives.
"Tin… head to the other arena," Charles said, forcing a cheerful smile. "Kaido's the perfect opponent to help you master infusion. You can do this."
Tina's eyes shimmered as she stepped closer. "All the best, Char," she whispered, then pressed her lips to his in a kiss that was both fierce and tender, lingering just long enough to say everything.
With that Tina disappear from the arena, while Charles took out his Black blade Gryphon, and look at the blue panel.
[Choose Oppenent:
Dracule Mihawk as a kid
Dracule Mihawk as an adult
Dracule Mihawk in prime
Dracule Mihawk upgraded version.]
Charles clicked the Dracule Mihawk upgraded version with his hand, and panel disappear.
Infront of him, Dracule Mihawk appeared and those sharp eyes stared at Charles.
"So, are you going to surpassed your limit this time?" He said in with a calm tone.
"How would I know, let's have a duel to find out Dracule Mihawk." Charles drew his sword excitedly.
"The feeling is mutual." Saying this he also drew his sword Black blade Yoru.
Both of them charged at each other at the same time.
*Clang**Clang*
*BOOOOOOOOOM*
The two swords collided, and there were dozens of collision sounds in just one second, without even using their Haki, terrifying shockwaves spread in all directions.
The earth cracked and blown to bits and pieces, the trees in the forest were uprooted and sent flying whole and wind was blowing in my face as if it was trying to rip it off.
Just with pure swordsmanship, their collision was enough to destroy a small town in few swings.
As the fight continue, the surrounding area devastated, everywhere is deep cuts, mountains were cut down finely. Everytime their sword swing disaster descends.
*Ding**Ding**BOOOM**BOOM*
Clanking continued, sparks flew everywhere, two figure's kept moving and the battle became more intense.
Charles clothes have cuts and he even have blood flowing in his clothes,but the cuts in his body healed instantly.
As for Mihawk, he was fine not even injured a little bit. Two figure's kept flickering, the shadows of knives spread all over, and the sound of collision continued.
The fighting continue for day's and night's, Even Tina have returned from her arena to watch the battle, she have learned Conquer's infusion. She had to watch the fight from Miles away even so she would have chances of getting injured if she wasn't careful enough.
Mind you they are not even using basic Haki, just pure swordsmanship to injured an Admiral level figure accidentally from their fights.
That's how powerful a half legendary swordsman is but at the tenth day, Charles couldn't keep up with him, because even with his superior physique, stamina, he felt he couldn't improve more than this.
Charles clothes were soaked with blood, but he wasn't much injured because of his immortality. But Hawkeye wasn't unscathed either.
His clothes were torn a lot, and he have few slits of blood on his body obviously injured.
Hawkeye said."I think you've already achieved what you were aiming for, let's end this."
"That's what I'm thinking too." Charles said holding his blade with both hands he swung the blade with all his strength. Hawkeye also responded immediately while swinging his sword.
"Satsujinken!"
"Desumohikan!"
When the two attacks collided, the sword energy swept away, the islands in the distance were directly cut in halves. The island they have collided began to destroyed from the center like someone had release the nuclear bomb.
Seeing this trio run away from the island, as fast as they can they stopped when they reached another island. The island where they fought completely destroy.
Charles, Mihawk looked at the scene like it was very normal but Tina shuddered with fear at the scene. It's not the first time she saw something like this she have seen worst but doing with devil fruit ability, haki and doing with pure swordsmanship is completely different thing.
"Time for banquet." Charles announced, and they teleported to another place filled with barrel of sake, Meat and other things.
Because they have just fought, Charles and Mihawk washed up while Tina just sat in the chair. After washing up and changing their clothes.
*Cheers*
*Gulp*Gulp*Gulp*
The banquet began with a roar. Jugs of sake slammed together, meat sizzling over open flames, and laughter echoing through the massive hall. The scent of roasted beast and spilled alcohol filled the air.
Around the long wooden tables sat legends like Hawkeye, Shanks, Kaido, Big Mom, Luffy and their crews. They were rivals, warriors who had once clashed across seas, now drinking like old comrades in arms.
"Oi, Kaido! Don't hog the sake!" Shanks shouted, grinning as he reached across the table.
Kaido laughed thunderously, veins bulging as he lifted a barrel with one hand. "If you want it, redhead, come take it from me! HAHAHA!"
Big Mom tore through a mountain of sweets, crumbs flying everywhere. "Mama-mama-mama! You boys never change always shouting! Eat, drink, and grow fat! That's the pirate way Mama-mama!"
"Meat! Where's the meat?!" Luffy yelled, mouth already full, while Chopper and Usopp desperately tried to stop him from stealing Kaido's platter.
"Oi, Straw Hat, that's my food!" Kaido growled.
"Then fight me for it!" Luffy replied through a mouthful, fists raised, his grin matching Kaido's.
The table erupted in laughter. Shanks leaned back, clinking his jug against Charles'. "Hard to believe, huh? After all those battles, we end up drinking together like this because of you."
Charles just chuckled, glancing around the room full of chaos.
The music grew louder, voices rose, and the night melted into chaos just the way pirates liked it.
Partying for whole day and night, by the time Tina and Charles returned to their world it was already night time.
"It's already 7:30. We should head home, Char," Tina said after checking time on her watch.
Charles nodded, extending his senses through Observation Haki to make sure no one was nearby on their way to Tina's house. Once he was certain the area was safe, he said, "Let's go."
They left the abandoned building together, stepping into the cool evening air. Charles leapt skyward using Geppo, rising above the city's rooftops where no one could see them. Tina followed close behind, the wind carrying their quiet departure into the night.
Charles returned home after escorting Tina safely. The quiet night felt peaceful, the city lights glowing faintly beneath the stars.
When he entered the house, Jonathan and Clark were deep in conversation. Seeing his youngest son, Jonathan looked up, relief softening his expression.
"Where have you been all this time, Char?" he asked, his voice carrying both worry and relief.
"I was with Tina, Dad. Did something happen?" I replied, sensing the shift in their emotions.
"Your brother had a car accident at the West Bridge,he fell into the river." Jonathan said gravely.
Charles blinked, confusion flickering across his face. "Wait… did Clark crash someone's car?" he asked, not understanding why his father looked so tense. "Are they asking for compensation or something?"
"Char, you can't say it like that, he's your brother," Jonathan said, scratching his head as he looked at him seriously.
"I know, but his body couldn't have been broken by a car, right?" Charles replied casually, as if it were no big deal. Clark, however, felt a shiver run through him at his brother's nonchalance, even if it was true.
The three of them discussed the accident, trying to help Charles understand common sense but reality kept winning over logic in the conversation.
Eventually, they ordered pizza. As they ate, Jonathan continued lecturing, focusing especially on emotional matters on Charles.
Charles whose persanlity have been tempered through countless battles didn't think much of it. He also have bottom lines but it's depends on whom, even if Tina have same accident he wouldn't care much because he knows that she will be okay.
After finishing his meal, Char headed to his room. Feeling bored, he tapped his watch, and a holographic projection of Tina's head appeared before him.
"What's up, Char! Feeling bored?" She asked, her digital eyes blinking like she was really there.
"Yeah… nothing to do." He muttered, reaching out to poke the hologram, which giggled and dodged his finger.
It wasn't an ordinary watch, it was specially invented by Dr Vegapunk at Charles request for both of them.Using micro-projectors embedded in the watch and advanced holographic algorithms, it could render three-dimensional, interactive images in real time.
The system could detect gestures, recognize voice commands, and even simulate basic expressions and lip movements, making conversations feel more lifelike.
Beyond communication, the watch could display maps, analyze data, and even link with other devices.
"Oh? Missing me already, babe?" Tina teased, her holographic face puffing up in mock annoyance.
Char grinned. "Hmm… should I say yes to make you happy, or remind you we just parted a few minutes ago! So technically, no chance to miss you yet?"
Tina's eyes narrowed, though her holographic smile stayed sweet. "If I can't hurt you physically, then I'll just toss this watch out the window. Since your little watch auto-answers, you won't be able to talk to me all night."
Char chuckled. "That's cruel, you'd really abandon your favorite caller?"
"Try me." She said with a playful tilt of her head, the hologram flickering as if threatening to vanish.
"Aren't you sleepy? You haven't rested in days," Charles asked softly, smiling as he tried to change the topic.
"I was about to," Tina replied with a mock sigh. "But then someone decided to call me." She rolled her eyes, but her lips curved into a small smile. "So? What about you?"
"How could I sleep when you're still awake?" Charles said, his tone teasing but gentle.
Tina laughed quietly, her holographic image flickering with warmth. "Smooth line, Char. But it's not going to work tonight." She leaned closer to the projection with a playful grin. "Goodnight, or you'll keep me up all night just talking."
Charles chuckled. "That doesn't sound too bad."
"Too bad for me babe." she said, winking before the hologram blinked out.
The room fell silent as the hologram faded, leaving only the faint hum of the watch.
Charles stared at the empty air where Tina's image had been a moment ago, a small smile lingering on his lips.
The ceiling lights dimmed automatically, casting the room in a soft glow. He closed his eyes, remembering the way her hologram had smiled so real, it almost felt like she'd been right there beside him.
For a moment, he wished the distance between them could disappear as easily as a projection.
With that thought, he pulled the blanket over himself and let sleep take him peacefully.