The Vice Admirals' Fierce Battles!

Navy Martial Arts Tournament - Main Arena

With the farce on the referee's bench coming to an end, the four legendary figures— Garp, Zephyr, Sengoku, and Tsuru—sat firmly in the center of the referee's bench.

The Three Admirals and Roy were positioned on the two flanks, forming a lineup that resembled the strongest painting ever seen in naval history.

Thousands of naval soldiers in the stands held their breath, their eyes burning with fervor as they watched that row of figures.

"This is... the Navy's ultimate fighting force!"

"Fleet Admiral, Admiral, Hero, Black Arm, Chief of Staff, the youngest monster... they've all gathered!!"

Sengoku slowly rose, his cloak fluttering in the wind, his voice booming like a bell throughout the Deserted Island:

"The First Marine Martial Arts Tournament!"

"Let's begin!!"

"Whoosh!!"

The giant screen flickered, and the names of 22 elite Vice Admiral scrolled rapidly, causing everyone in the arena to hold their breath.

Finally, the light screen froze—the 11 match lists were instantly locked!

Roy stepped forward, his gaze sweeping across the entire room. "Today, you don't need to suppress your power!"

"Go all out and unleash your strongest power!"

"Casualties..."

Roy paused, then smiled faintly, "--I'll take care of it."

The general 'Vice Admiral pupils constricted sharply, and then, his fighting spirit erupted like a volcano!

"Does Vice Admiral Roy mean we shouldn't hold back?!"

"Go all out! Let's go for real!!"

"Thump--!"

The ancient bronze bell was struck, its resounding echoes reverberating through the sky.

Black barriers lit up simultaneously on all 11 arenas, completely dividing the Battlefield!

"Boom! Boom! Boom--!"

The deafening explosion of the Haki collision was deafening; sparks flew across the barrier as the blades clashed; and the dazzling light of the Devil Fruit powers illuminated the entire sky!

The giant Deserted Island was completely ignited, and the duel between 11 lieutenant Vice Admiral erupted simultaneously, like 11 raging sea dragons stirring up the wind and clouds!

On the high platform, the various legendary figures displayed different expressions:

Garp grinned, watching the sword fight between Momonga and Comil on the third arena, his laughter booming. "Good! That's how swords are forged! Be even more ruthless!!"

Zephyr narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on the seventh arena. The fight between Dalmatian and Bastille made him nod in satisfaction.

"Dalmatian's Zoan Combination Six Powers have improved again..."

Sengoku crossed his arms and watched intently as the first arena match between Gion and Ronse took place, his eyes filled with anticipation and consideration.

Crane remained calm, but her eyes gleamed with a keen insight into the battle, secretly noting down the tactical flaws of each person.

The Three Admirals outwardly silent, but were already fully focused:

Lava dripped from Sakazuki's fingertips, and the platform beneath his feet began to melt slightly.

Kuzan leaned back in his chair, pale blue frost forming around him.

Golden light gleamed in Kizaru's eyes, and his sunglasses reflected every strike he made on the arena.

Roy sat casually to the right of the referee's table, but his gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, fixed intently on the entire battle.

He slightly raised a finger, and the space around him subtly distorted. "Let's fight..."

"Let me see just how capable the future pillars of the navy really are."

First Ring: Gion VS Ronse

On the arena, Giant Vice Admiral Ronse, a giant over twenty meters tall, stood like a moving mountain, wielding a massive battle axe thicker than Warship's mast.

With each step, the earth trembled, stirring up billowing waves of dust.

Gion, dressed in a purple cheongsam, held Famous Sword "Kompira" that gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

Facing the overwhelming presence of the giant, her gaze remained firm, without the slightest hesitation.

"Boom--!"

Ronse struck first, his battle axe slashing down fiercely! The air seemed to be torn apart by lightning, and the entire arena floor cracked before the axe even landed, erupting with a muffled roar!

Gion moved with the speed of a swallow, instantly turning into a blur to dodge.

The sword flashed past the battle axe, bringing with it a blinding, cold glint.

"One Sword Style: Iron-Cutting Dance!!"

"Clang--!"

Sparks flew like a meteor shower, and the sharpness of the Kompira left a deep crack on the steel blade of the giant battle axe!

In the stands, thousands of sailors gasped in disbelief. "That's a giant's specially made battle axe!"

"He was actually cleaved in two by a single stroke Vice Admiral Gion?!"

Ronse's eyes narrowed, and his roar shook the valley. His domineering Haki erupted like a hurricane, and the veins on his arms bulged as he swept his battle axe out, creating a whirlwind that swept across the entire area!

"Momousagi! Let me see where your limits are!!"

Gion's eyes narrowed slightly, and she stomped her feet down suddenly!

"Thump!!"

The arena floor shattered, and her figure instantly transformed into a golden sword light that soared into the sky.

"Veiled Moon Skyward Soar!!"

The entire Kompira was covered in jet-black Armament Haki, its sharp edge tracing a path like a crescent moon in the night sky, its sword energy so fierce it seemed capable of tearing the heavens apart!

"Whoosh!!"

A crescent-shaped sword aura Heaven Breaker, carrying the force of a thunderbolt, and slashed fiercely at Ronse's giant battle axe!

"Boom!!"

A deafening explosion swept across the entire Deserted Island, and stones flew out of the arena like cannonballs.

The ground beneath Ronse's feet collapsed half a meter, his legs sinking deep into the rocks. His expression changed, and a horrifying gash was cleaved into the Giant Axe in his hand!

Gion gracefully flipped in the air, Kompira drew an elegant arc before landing steadily on the axe handle, its tip pointing straight at Ronse.

"Vice Admiral Ronse," she said calmly, yet with an undeniable air of authority.

"You should admit defeat."

A heavy silence lasted for several breaths. Then, breathing heavily, Ronse suddenly burst into laughter, hoisting the shattered battle axe onto his shoulder. His booming voice echoed through the sky:

"Haha!! Vice Admiral Momousagi, you're much stronger than I imagined!"

"In this battle, I... concede defeat!!"

A deafening roar of cheers erupted from the stands!

"Vice Admiral Momousagi won! She truly deserves her Admiral Candidate!!"

"The giant Ronse was defeated so easily in a head-on confrontation?!"

On the high platform, Sengoku and He exchanged a glance, a hint of relief flashing in their eyes.

Staff Officer Tsuru commented softly, "This girl Gion... already possesses the sharpness of Admiral."

The battles in the other arenas were equally intense:

The third arena: a sword duel between the flying Momonga and Comil, the flashes of blades intertwining like a storm, each strike accompanied by Thunderclap explosion;

Seventh Arena: Dalmatian, transformed into a spotted dog, relentlessly overwhelmed Bastille, who wielded the Shark-Cutter, with his Six Powers Martial Arts. Flesh and steel clashed fiercely on the arena.

Ninth Arena: Sentomaru, with his Haki covering his Giant Axe and powerful Martial Arts, forcefully suppressed the veteran Lieutenant Vice Admiral Urban. Cannons roared, lasers flashed, and the Battlefield was as hot as Purgatory!

Zephyr watched this scene and smiled gently, "Young people these days... are much better than we were back then."

Garp mumbled while munching on Donut, "Of course! Where would we have gotten so many Devil Fruits back then, let alone systematic teaching and all that?"

Sengoku sneered, "When you smashed an island with one punch back then, you didn't rely on Devil Fruits!"

The three men exchanged a smile, their laughter filled with a long-lost sense of pride, as if they had returned to the glorious years when they fought side by side in bloodshed decades ago.