warships engines roaring at full power as they surged towards the Germa Kingdom's fleet....and the other side.Clank!!A crisp sound arose, like metal clashing.The steel blade slashed down onto Darren'...Boom...

In the deathly silence, the sound of the military fortress collapsing was deafening.

The walls were torn apart, the military fortress's structure completely shattered. Many of the dark steel beams inside were twisted and buckled, turning into countless rubble that collapsed to the ground.

A swirling dust storm engulfed Darmesia's upper half, whipping his cloak behind him.

He stared blankly at the Navy Rear Admiral's tall figure, his expression becoming incredibly complex.

He didn't know when, but his back had already been soaked with cold sweat.

The other sailors present remained frozen in stunned silence, their mouths agape and eyes wide with disbelief, unable to recover from the sheer terror of what they had just witnessed.

I don't know how long it took.

"Monster…"

Dobberman let out a low growl, swallowing hard, only to find his throat parched and burning like it had been seared by fire.

He remembered how arrogantly he had just said he wanted to fight Darren, and couldn't help but feel his face burning with shame.

The others also exchanged glances with pale faces, each seeing the bitterness and astonishment in each other's eyes.

"...They're not even on the same level..."

"I'm actually training with such a monster... Is this a joke..."

"Now I believe he could go toe-to-toe with Bonnie Waldo..."

"Simply powerful beyond human…"

“...”

With a shake of his head and a sigh, he comforted them:

"It's fine, just get used to it."

"That fellow isn't normal."

As if remembering some tragic experience, he couldn't help but grin and bear his teeth.

Upon hearing his words, all fell silent.

Only Ku Zan remained with eyes gleaming and blood boiling, he excitedly walked up to Darren's side and exclaimed:

"Just now, that kind of power, and your physique… how did you cultivate it, Darren It’s really cool!!"

Darren brushed the dust off his shoulders and smiled.

"Compared to your Devil Fruit powers, this is nothing at all."

Ku Zan clenched his fist:

"As expected of my lifelong rival! I'm getting more and more excited to fight you!!"

"Alright alright, the winner of this round is...Darren!"

Ze Fa walked over at this time, and the smile on his face couldn't be controlled.

His gaze at Darren was filled with satisfaction.

The power of exaggeration, the physique of steel, the terrifying explosive force... Such a good seedling, if under my guidance to master the powerful aura, it would be simply a humanoid beast!

"Darren, you're doing great. You have good control over your power."

Ze Fa doesn't hold back on praising himself.

Thank you, Teacher Ze Fa.

Zeff waved his hand and looked at the somewhat dazed Dalmesia, encouraging him:

"Darmesia, you don't need to be too disheartened. I saw your performance just now... both your use of the Devil Fruit power and your grasp of the timing were excellent... In time, you will surely become a mainstay of the Navy!"

Dalmasia, hearing the esteemed Master Zeffa praise him like this, felt a great deal of her inner turmoil dissipate. She raised her hand in salute and said:

"Yes, Master Zefa! I will definitely work hard from now on!"

"And what about me, ZeFa teacher"

Jia ji also eagerly asked.

Ze Fa glanced at him.

"Well, you're not bad either..."

"Good luck."

Including: ...

"Let's begin the next duel."

Zhao Farelei declared with a fierce and forceful manner.

Soon, two naval officers walked out of the ranks.

Having just witnessed Darren's astonishing combat prowess, the subsequent battles seemed rather dull in comparison.

Only monsters can fight monsters...

The same thought crossed the minds of all the sailors.

In less than ten minutes, the first round of duels was completely over, Zefa announced the list of eight finalists.

He is a Lieutenant Colonel, and hails from the South China Sea.

Geish quartiere, a navy captain.

Burning mountains, Colonel rank, South China Sea Admiral

Colonel Gumill, hails from the Grand Line.

Darren, Rear Admiral, Commander of the North Sea Fleet

Ghost Spider, Colonel rank, West Sea Fleet Admiral

Stoloberi, a Colonel, hails from the Grand Line.

Including, middle school military rank, born in the Navy Headquarters.

As Zefa read out each name, one by one, the corresponding people stepped forward resolutely. They stood tall and proud before Zefa, in a neat line.

Sunlight bathed them, casting a golden sheen on their youthful and passionate faces.

"What a dazzling array of stars…"

Darren swept his gaze over their faces, a sigh escaping his lips.

Apart from this "queue-jumping" time traveler, the seven people present were all renowned rear admirals of the navy camp in the future.

They either command a branch of the Grand Line or guard a certain sea area, or they are stationed at Marine Headquarters and carry out important military operations like the Extermination Order.

And that skull-faced, long-bearded dual-wielding swordsman Stoloberry, who had once served as Polusalino's subordinate, also hunted the Sun Pirates.

"Hmm."

Ze Fa also proudly withdrew his gaze from their eight faces, and smiled:

"After the first round of duels, you all now have a certain understanding of each other…"

Then, let's continue with the drawing of lots to decide the opponent for the second round of duels.

Saying that, he took out a paper ball for drawing lots from his sleeve as if he had prepared it beforehand and spread his hands open.

Everyone looked at each other, then went up one by one.

"Don't get Kusanali and Darren, don't get Kusanali and Darren..."

And then Jiaji muttered, picking up a piece of paper.

"You must smoke until you reach Da Lun, you must smoke until you reach Da Lun."

Kùzàn was overwhelmed with excitement.

Others looking at these two middle-school-aged troublemakers had a look of disbelief.

Soon, the list for the second round of matchups was released.

First match, including VS Stolober

Second Match, Gion VS Kumir

Third Match, Kyouzan VS Hakuji

Fourth Act…

Darren slowly retracted the slip of paper with the number "4" from his hand and looked up at the man with a wide, friendly smile.

It seems my luck isn't very good... I ran into you.

Huoshaoshan scratched his shaved head and said with a helpless smile.

As he spoke, he pulled out a cigar and offered it to Darren.

"This local tobacco from the South China Sea, it's probably not as fancy as what you smoke, but it's got some kick to it. You should try it"

Darren glanced at the unbranded, low-quality cigar in Fireburn's hand and his rough hands, scarred with cat and dog scratches, then suddenly broke into a smile.

"Okay."

He took the cigar.

The fourth match…

Darren vs. Inferno Mountain.

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Request everything, grateful thanks.de him. He casually loaded ammunition into the gun barrel and adjusted its direction.The black hole's cannon barrel was pointed at the calculator."How are you feeling now"Including:...Everyone: ...“I...