The First Day's Battles End, and the List of Powerhouses Is Revealed!

Navy Martial Arts Tournament - Audience Seating

"Gion- neechan is so cool!!"

Nami and Nojiko waved their arms excitedly, almost jumping off the stands, cheering wildly for Gion's victory.

Luffy's eyes gleamed, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, his eyes fixed intently on the intense battles taking place on the other arenas.

"Wow, that's amazing! I really want to go up there and fight too!!"

Arena #2

"Chaton" Tokikake stood in the center of the arena, his usual lazy and lewd appearance completely gone. He seemed to have shed his cynical facade, his eyes sharp as knives.

Opposite them, Vice Admiral in the form of Zoan Inu Inu no Mi (Dog-Dog Fruit) in Hound mode was covered in hound-like fur, his claws gleaming coldly, his aura oppressive like that of Beast pouncing.

"Let me see... just how much strength this so-called 'Admiral Candidate' really has!" The hound grinned, revealing its gleaming white canines, its tone filled with fighting spirit.

Tokikake a deep breath, slowly assumed the Six Powers fighting stance, and whispered, "As you wish!"

"Six Powers - Shave!"

"Whoosh!!"

Tokikake's figure vanished in an instant, and the next moment he was behind the hound, delivering a whip kick with Armament Haki as slashing down like a battle axe!

"Bang--!"

The hound crossed its arms to block, but was still thrown back several meters by the immense force, and two deep trenches cracked in the arena floor beneath its feet!

"Wow, so fast! This Tokikake... they always kept it so well hidden?!" The hound was startled, his expression turning serious.

Tokikake of the momentum, he thrust forward with his hands forming claws!

Shigan - Wolf Fang!

"Pfft--!"

The air was pierced by a series of finger strikes. The hound frantically dodged, but was still grazed on the shoulder, and blood splattered!

"Dog Bite - Earth-Splitting Claw!!" The hound roared, its claws coated in heavy Armament Haki, and it ripped out with a fierce attack!

"Boom--!"

The entire arena floor was torn open and cracked!

Tokikake had already leaped into the air, his legs transforming into a black whirlwind, his Haki concentrated on his leg blades!

"Tempest Kick - Chaotic Blade Storm!!"

"Shuashua--!"

Dozens of vacuum slashes poured down, like blades raging in a torrential downpour.

The hound gritted its teeth and tried to block, but it was still Cut and slashed all over, leaving blood marks on the arena!

A collective gasp of shock rippled through the audience:

"This sleazy Tokikake Vice Admiral... turns out to be a monster-level Martial Arts expert?!"

Arena #6

On the other side, Onigumo stood on the arena, eight longswords flying between his hands and hair, his whole being resembling a real "Onigumo," each sword strike carrying the shadow of death.

His opponent, Stainless, wielded a samurai sword, sported a slicked-back black hairstyle, and had a pair of calm, sharp eyes perched atop a mustache, exuding an aura of Haki.

"Onigumo, Life Return is indeed troublesome."

Stainless slowly raised his sword, his voice calm yet chilling, "But my sword will not be defeated by a hair."

Onigumo chuckled coldly, "Then let's see!"

"Eight-Sword Style: Spiderweb Strangle!!"

"Shuashua--!"

Eight longswords slashed out from different angles, their sword light weaving into an impenetrable net, like a hunting spider web, sealing off all of Rakulowa's escape routes!

Stainless' pupils contracted, and with a burst of strength in his arms, his katana slashed horizontally!

"Clang--!"

The sword energy exploded, tearing apart the sword net and carving out a path to survival!

A hint of surprise flashed in Onigumo's eyes, but he reacted extremely quickly. The four longswords controlled by his hair suddenly changed direction and stabbed straight at Stainless's back from a blind spot!

Stainless, however, seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. With a slight turn of his feet, his katana transformed into a dazzling dragon shadow!

"Whoosh--!"

All four longswords were simultaneously cleaved away, sparks raining down on the arena like a meteor shower.

The two retreated simultaneously, their heavy breathing mingling as they stared at each other, their fighting spirit not diminishing but intensifying!

In the audience, Luffy's eyes widened, and he shouted with fervor:

"Wow!! That guy can wield a sword with his hair?! That's so cool!!"

On the high platform, Garp was munching on Senbei, laughing so hard he spat out crumbs, "Haha! That Onigumo kid... his hair is more agile than his hands!"

Zephyr, holding his teacup, nodded slightly. "Stainless... is already approaching the level of a swordsmanship master."

Sengoku narrowed his eyes, his gaze sweeping across the arena. "Tokikake is finally getting serious; he usually acts so lazy."

Sakazuki snorted coldly, Cigar flying from his cigar. "Hmph... this is the kind of strength Admiral Candidate should display."

As the sun sets, the smoke from the Deserted Island Battlefield gradually dissipates.

With a final roar, the names of the 11 winners slowly appeared on the giant screen:

"Chaton" Tokikake, "Momousagi" Gion, Doberman, Onigumo, Strawberry, Kasakatsuyama, Yamakaji Momonga, Sentomaru, Dalmatian, Smoker, Maynard.

"Whoosh--!"

The entire stadium erupted in cheers, which rose and fell like waves from the stands!

In the audience, Luffy's eyes widened, and he pointed at the screen as if he had discovered a new continent, shouting:

Wow! That guy who was spitting smoke actually won!

Smoker, standing not far away, had veins bulging on his forehead, nearly biting off his Cigar, and roared, "You brat... who are you calling an old man?!"

Nami's expression changed, and she quickly covered Luffy's mouth. "Idiot! Don't shout!"

Nojiko secretly covered her mouth and chuckled, "Mr. Smoker is clearly only in his early thirties..."

On the high platform, Sengoku scanned the list and nodded slightly. "As expected."

Garp laughed heartily while munching on Senbei: "All five Vice Admiral of the Buster Call have advanced! Truly the elite troops I personally trained!"

"Garp, you bastard, what kind of teaching are you going to give me?!"

After scolding Garp, Zephyr turned to Smoker: "Smoker has improved a lot in the past two years. It seems that focusing on Haki and changing the development direction was the right thing to do."

Roy twirled his teacup slightly, his expression grave, and said slowly, "Dalmatian, Maynard, and other veteran Vice Admiral have deep roots."

Tokikake and Gion's strength is approaching that of Admiral; Smoker's strength is growing rapidly... Thus, the future mid-level structure of the Navy has been established.

Kuzan's lazy voice rang out. "It's unexpected that Sentomaru could make it into the top ranks~"

Kizaru lazily pushed up his sunglasses, speaking slowly, "Oh dear~ that's a disciple I've watched grow up since he was a child, it truly makes this old man proud~"

Staff Officer Tsuru concluded. "Tomorrow is the second round; the real battle of the strong has only just begun."

As night fell, and Sengoku announced a "truce for one night," the naval soldiers, still exhilarated, prepared to leave.

Roy smiled slightly and flipped his hand:

"Whoosh--!"

In an instant, the entire audience was Teleportation back to Marine Headquarters!

"W-You're back already?!"

"Although the Deserted Island isn't far from Marine Headquarters, Vice Admiral Roy's abilities are truly outrageous!"

The naval soldiers gasped in surprise, and even the Vice Admirals were secretly astonished.

"Such a large-scale group Teleportation... just how deep is Roy's power?!"

Back at Marine Headquarters, the 11 winners returned to their dormitories, but undercurrents were already quietly brewing:

Gion practiced her swordsmanship alone in the Training Ground. The cold light of the Kompira pierced the night sky, and the sword energy shimmered Moon Wheel.

Tokikake, unusually, did not go to the bar, but instead sat quietly in his office, reviewing the opponent's information, his expression more serious than ever before;

Smoker stood on the roof of Marine Headquarters, surrounded by smoke, his eyes fixed on the distant sea, seemingly contemplating a stronger future;

Sentomaru was summoned to the Science Unit's Laboratory by the unusually serious Kizaru, where he spent the entire night debugging equipment and tactical plans;

Veteran Vice Admiral like Yamakaji and Dalmatian gathered to discuss tactics and debate who could advance further and break into the top three.

That night, the air in Marineford was thick with the tension of battle.