d echoed in the silent world, stirring the hearts of every person to the point of extreme tension.They saw such a scene——In the vaulted hall, flames crackled in the ancient fireplace.The flickering li...After a brief exchange, Darren stepped back several paces, giving the two combatants in the first duel ample space.

He withdrew his gaze from the flames licking at the mountainside, glancing down at the cigar in his hand.

The cigar was ordinary, lacking even a brand name. It looked like the inferior produce of a tobacco plantation.

He hadn't smoked such a low-quality cigar in a long time.

As the admiral in command of the South China Sea naval forces, it stands to reason that Fire-Burning Mountain, even if his methods of making money weren't as sophisticated as yours, could still easily live a life of comfort far exceeding ordinary people.

But he doesn't seem to.

Although the boots were polished to a shine, the wrinkles on their surface showed that they had been worn for a long time.

The uniform was very clean, but it was obviously washed out.

Then, recalling the rumors I had heard before...

The four seas, East, South, West, and North, each have a Grand Fleet Admiral stationed by the Marine Headquarters to command the military forces in that region, maintain order, and ensure peace.

The South China Sea under its jurisdiction is the most chaotic.

Although East China Sea is the weakest, East China Sea's Commander Doberman, although eliminated by Kusanagi in the first round, his strength is undoubtedly at the top level among all participants in this training camp.

The wealthiest of the West Sea, the Admiral Gecko Moria, intimidated pirates with his cold and ruthless demeanor.

As for the South China Sea Fleet Admiral, burning mountains was his claim to fame, known as "powerful yet gentle."

He loved and cared for his men, even going so far as to share his own military pay with those who were injured or killed in battle. He was a role model for many young sailors.

"Is he ... a truly good sailor"

Darren suddenly smiled, taking the cigar between his teeth and lighting it. He took a long drag.

Low-quality tobacco burns into thick smoke, irritating the throat with its pungent spice.

It feels like a warm and robust liquor.

He narrowed his eyes, a look of contentment on his face.

……

"First match, including the addition against Stolobely!"

Zefa said.

At this time, he also lit a cigar for himself, his mood was clearly very good.

Stolobely emerged from the crowd with a cold expression, his face impassive as he stared at Gaiji's figure. His hands pressed simultaneously against the twin blades at his waist, drawing them from their sheaths.

He is actually a rare two-sword wielding swordsman!

He was seen holding a sword in his right hand and another in his left, reversed grip, assuming an attacking stance. A faint chill radiated from him.

"Looks like you're out of luck this time, Jiaji."

His tone was laced with arrogance.

"Come on, let me see what you've learned in Beihai."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present suddenly realized what was going on and turned their attention to Jiaji.

First round matches, including those who received a bye.

That is to say, none of those present had ever seen Jiaji's moves, and thus they had no way of knowing the latter's strength.

Gion, who went to Behai with Kagekatsu, displayed skills far exceeding her previous levels. This left everyone curious about Kagekatsu as well.

When the crowd's eyes fell on Jiaji, his lips twitched involuntarily, and several black lines appeared on his forehead.

"There's no way around it…"

Then, Jiaji took out a brown hat from somewhere. He pulled the brim down low, casting a shadow over most of his face.

He stood with his hands in his pockets, striking a desolate pose, as the wind laden with sand whipped his cloak into agitation.

With a light sigh, he spoke in a low voice:

"I originally wanted to live as an ordinary person and get to know you all, but what I got in return was distance and disdain."

"It seems like, I can only show you the true potential of this genius now—"

Boom!!

Jiaji trembled suddenly and jumped up from his spot, his hat falling to the ground.

The bullet exploded a hole in the ground beside his feet.

"Get on stage quickly, don't waste this old man's time."

ZeFa said angrily, the gun in his hand smoking.

"Hi hi hi, Master ZeFa."

Jiaji chuckled softly and ran onto the field.

Everyone: "..."

Kouzan's eyes twitched.

Gion turned her head away, covering her face with her hand.

Darren sighed and rubbed his temples.

Two people stood facing each other at a distance.

Taking a deep breath, Gai added weight to his knees and stared intently at Stoloberi. A sheen of cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

Stolobery is a Rear Admiral in the Marines. This rank was earned through genuine combat prowess.

Unlike himself who grew up under Marin Vando, he was born into the Great Voyage and possesses rich combat experience.

Although my skills seem to have improved quite a bit during this period, I lack practical comparisons. Therefore, I'm still unsure of my true level.

Facing an opponent like Stoloberri, Akihiro had no confidence in himself.

But luckily, I got a bye in the first round, so at least I could make it to the top eight. It's not too embarrassing.

"I hope that damn Darren's special training was useful…"

Jiā added a muttered thought, the battle before him had already begun!

With a deafening boom, Stoloberi, wielding dual blades, shot out like a whirlwind.

Just as the two were within five meters of each other, his figure leaped high into the air. His dual blades intertwined, and in an unstoppable manner, he slashed downward towards Kageki!

At this moment, the world before my eyes seemed to slow down.

He was visibly taken aback.

So slow...

Under his gaze, Stoloberry's double blades flashed... leaving a trajectory as clear as day!

What is the reason for this!

Is Stolobere weakening!

No!

It's me who became stronger!!

He reacted belatedly, after the realization hit him.

Instinctively, he took half a step back and moved to the side.

Clink!

——Hmph!

The fallen, sharp double-edged swords cut into the ground, carving a ten-meter long gash and sending dust billowing.

Stoloveller visibly blinked, his pupils constricting.

"Dodge! "

"How relaxing!!"

"Completely saw through the traces of the slashing!"

"Wow, impressive!!"

The surrounding naval forces all exclaimed in surprise.

Ze Fa was also a bright spot in front of his eyes.

"How is this possible..."

Stolobel gritted his teeth, twisting his right foot forward, and his figure surged ahead once more.

The excessively long double swords danced in his hands, creating countless sharp phantoms that cut the ground into fine, sword-like marks, completely engulfing the figure of Jiaji.

Then an unbelievable scene appeared——

All we could see was Jia Ji retreat, stumbling and weaving to avoid the incoming blows. His steps were unsteady, as if he might be struck at any moment, but each blade narrowly missed him.

The crowd was even more astonished to find that as time passed, the added dodging movements became more and more skillful and nimble. Towards the end, it would even occasionally make all sorts of grimaces, baring its teeth and grinning in a way that was extremely irritating.

"Haha! Did you see that That's the true power of my genius plus calculation!!"

With a triumphant laugh, he dodged Stolobelly's horizontal swing by sliding past and arching his back.

This is too slow!

That was too easy!

It's crystal clear!!!

Compared to Darren's monstrous brutality,

This guy's attacks... they're just like playing with kids!!

Noticing the shocked and stunned expressions on everyone's faces, Jia Ji's heart was filled with extreme satisfaction. The little person inside him crossed his arms and laughed maniacally.

At this moment, he suddenly realized the torment he had endured in Beihai, the pain of being rubbed on the ground until he was close to death...

It's really worth it!!

"Come on, come on, come and strike me!"

He grinned, revealing his teeth, and pulled up the corners of his mouth into a mischievous grin.

Faced with such mockery, even the paralyzed Stolobelly couldn't help but be furious, his eyes blazing red.

With blades crossed before his chest, Stolobel roared, his figure exploding forward like a cannonball.

But his attacks were still futile.

He effortlessly dodged his attack with a light touch.

As the two passed each other, one suddenly extended his right foot.

Bang!

Stolobelly tripped and lost his balance, sprawling forward with a cloud of dust.

"Hahaha!! Remember the one who defeated you, it's a genius plus!"

He laughed, doubling over with mirth, then lifted his head to scan the faces around him, a look of lonely invincibility on his features.

"All of you, try your best to impress me. Work hard and become stronger to please me... Can you do that"

Everyone : "..."

"Shall we challenge him directly I don't know why, but I really want to punch him." Bowman said coldly.

"Me too." Kisuke pressed his hand on the hilt of his katana.

"Come with me." Dalmesia's eyes twitched, her fist clenched.

"I'm coming too." Mosambi gritted his teeth.

The others nodded in agreement.

This group of competitors, unexpectedly, all became united against a common enemy.

Ze Fa twitched the corner of his mouth and directly announced the result:

"Victory, add!"

Having accomplished this, he walked down with a satisfied air. He walked with his head high and his nose in the sky, not looking at the road beneath his feet.

Then,

He accidentally stepped into a hole.

Bang!

A dog came out of nowhere and started digging in the dirt.

Two sandals flew out, hairy legs dangling in the air.

Everyone was taken aback.

A facial expression appeared on his face at the same time:

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