Chapter 258: The Vice Admirals' Fierce Battles!
Marine Martial Arts Tournament · Main Arena
As the commotion at the judges' table settled, the four legendary figures—Garp, Zephyr, Sengoku, and Tsuru—sat firmly in the center.
The Three Admirals and Roy flanked them on the wings. This lineup formed the most overwhelmingly powerful picture ever seen in Marine history.
Thousands of Marine soldiers in the spectator stands held their breath, their eyes burning as they gazed at that row of figures:
"This is... the ultimate combat power of the Marines!"
"The Fleet Admiral, the Admirals, the Hero, Black Arm, the Great Staff Officer, and the youngest monster... they're all gathered here!!!"
Sengoku slowly stood up, his cape snapping in the wind. His voice boomed across the deserted island like a giant bell:
"The First Marine Martial Arts Tournament!"
"OFFICIALLY BEGINS!!!"
"BEEP—!!!"
The giant screen flashed, and the names of the 22 elite Vice Admirals rolled rapidly. The entire venue held its breath.
Finally, the screen froze—11 matchup brackets were locked in instantly!
Roy took a step forward, his gaze sweeping over the arena. "Today, you do not need to hold back!"
"Go all out and unleash your absolute strongest power!"
"As for casualties..."
Roy paused, a faint smile on his lips. "—I'll take responsibility for them."
The pupils of all the Vice Admirals shrank. Immediately after, battle intent erupted across the venue like a volcanic explosion!
"Does Vice Admiral Roy mean we don't have to hold back?!!"
"Going all out! Then let's do this for real!!!"
"DONG—!!!"
An ancient bronze bell was struck, its vibrating toll echoing into the sky.
Black barriers instantly lit up around the 11 arenas, completely dividing the battlefield!
"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM—!!!"
The deafening roar of clashing Haki, the flying sparks of crossing blades, and the dazzling lights of Devil Fruit abilities illuminated the entire sky!
The giant deserted island was thoroughly ignited. The duels of the 11 pairs of Vice Admirals erupted simultaneously, like 11 berserk sea dragons churning the storm!
Up on the high platform, the legendary figures had varying expressions:
Garp laughed heartily, staring at Arena 3 where Momonga was clashing swords with Comil. His laughter rumbled like thunder: "Good! That's how swords should clash! Hit harder!!"
Zephyr narrowed his eyes, his gaze landing on Arena 7. The battle between Dalmatian and Bastille made him nod in satisfaction:
"Dalmatian's Zoan form combined with Rokushiki has improved again..."
Sengoku sat with arms crossed, staring heavily at Arena 1, where Gion (Momousagi) was fighting Ronse, his eyes filled with anticipation and evaluation.
Tsuru's expression was calm, but her eyes flickered with a light that saw right through the battlefield, silently noting the tactical flaws of every combatant.
The Three Admirals remained outwardly silent, but their full attention was already engaged:
Drops of magma fell from Sakazuki's fingertips, slightly melting the platform beneath his feet.
Kuzan leaned back in his chair, the air around him crystallizing into light blue frost.
Golden light flickered in the depths of Kizaru's eyes, his sunglasses reflecting every single slash in the arenas.
Meanwhile, Roy sat on the right side of the judges' table. His posture was casual, but his gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, firmly locked onto all the battles.
He raised a finger slightly, the space beside him twisting gently. "Fight..."
"Let me see just how far the future pillars of the Marines can go."
Arena 1: Gion vs. Ronse
In the arena, the Giant Vice Admiral Ronse stood over twenty meters tall. His figure was like a moving mountain, wielding a massive battle axe thicker than the mast of a warship.
With every step he took, the earth trembled, kicking up billowing waves of dust.
Gion, wearing her purple cheongsam, held the famed sword "Konpira," its blade glinting coldly in the sunlight.
Facing the mountain-like pressure of the giant, her gaze was resolute without the slightest hint of retreat.
"BOOM—!!!"
Ronse struck first, swinging his battle axe down violently! The air seemed torn apart by thunder, and the ground of the arena cracked before the axe even landed, erupting with a dull roar!
Gion's figure was like a swift swallow, instantly turning into an afterimage to dodge.
Sword light swept past the battle axe, bringing with it a blindingly cold flash.
"Ittoryu (One Sword Style): IRON-CUTTING DANCE!!!"
"CLANG—!!!"
Sparks scattered like a meteor shower. Konpira's edge left a deep notch in the steel blade of the giant battle axe!
In the stands, thousands of Marines gasped in uproar. "That's a custom-made giant battle axe!"
"It actually got cracked by a single slash from Vice Admiral Gion?!!"
Ronse's gaze hardened. His furious roar shook the valley. Haki erupted like a hurricane, veins bulging on his massive arms. He swept his battle axe horizontally, a violent gale sweeping the arena like a tornado!
"Momousagi! Let me see where your limits lie!!!"
Gion's eyes narrowed slightly, and she stomped heavily with both feet!
"THUD!!!"
The arena floor shattered. Her figure instantly turned into a streak of golden sword light, soaring into the sky.
"HAZY MOON ASCENSION (OBOROZUKI TENSHO)!!!"
The entirety of Konpira was coated in pitch-black Armament Haki. The edge traced a trajectory like a crescent moon in the night sky. The sword energy was so fierce it felt capable of tearing the heavens apart!
"SWISH!!!"
The half-moon sword energy tore through the sky, carrying the force of a thunderbolt, and slashed ruthlessly against Ronse's giant battle axe!
"BOOM!!!"
A deafening explosion swept across the deserted island. Stones from the arena flew out like cannonballs.
The ground beneath Ronse's feet collapsed half a meter, his legs sinking deeply into the solid rock. His expression changed drastically as a horrifying gash was forcibly cleaved into his giant axe!
Gion flipped gracefully in the air. Konpira traced an elegant arc before she landed steadily on the handle of his axe, the tip of her sword pointing straight at Ronse.
"Vice Admiral Ronse," her tone was indifferent, yet carried an unquestionable pressure.
"You should surrender."
A heavy silence lasted for several breaths. Panting heavily, Ronse suddenly burst into laughter. He hoisted his shattered battle axe onto his shoulder, his booming voice echoing into the clouds:
"BWAHAHAHA!! Vice Admiral Momousagi, you are far stronger than I imagined!"
"In this battle, I... concede!!!"
The spectator stands instantly erupted into cheers like a tsunami!
"Vice Admiral Momousagi won! As expected of an Admiral Candidate!!!"
"To think the giant Ronse was defeated head-on so easily by her?!"
Up on the platform, Sengoku and Tsuru exchanged a look, a trace of gratification flashing in their eyes.
Tsuru commented softly, "That girl Gion... already possesses the sharpness of an Admiral."
The battles in the other arenas were equally intense:
Arena 3: The sword duel between Momonga and Comil. Blade lights wove together like a torrential downpour, every strike carrying a thunderous, explosive sound.
Arena 7: Dalmatian transformed into his Dalmatian beast form. Relying on Rokushiki martial arts, he madly suppressed Bastille, who wielded his Shark-Cleaver. Flesh and steel collided fiercely in the arena.
Arena 9: Sentomaru, coating his giant broadaxe in Haki and utilizing his powerful martial arts, forcibly suppressed the veteran Vice Admiral Urban. Cannons roared, lasers flashed, making the battlefield as scorching as purgatory!
Zephyr watched this scene and smiled softly. "The youth of today... are much stronger than we were back then."
Garp, munching on a donut, mumbled indistinctly, "Nonsense! We didn't have so many Devil Fruits or systematic teaching back in our day."
Sengoku snorted coldly. "You didn't need a Devil Fruit to punch an island apart back then!"
The three exchanged a smile. That laughter carried a long-lost heroism, as if they had returned to the glorious years of fighting shoulder to shoulder, bathed in blood, decades ago.
♧♧♧
-> SUPPORT ME WITH POWER STONE
-> FOR EVERY 200 PS = BOUNS CHAPTER
♧♧♧
-> 30 Advanced chapters Now Available on Patreon!!
-> https://www.patreon.com/c/Segais
(Just remove the hyphen to access patreon normally)
If you like this novel please consider leaving a review that's help the story a lot Thank you