The White Hunter's Transformation!
Navy Martial Arts Tournament - Day 2
The morning light spilled onto the arena on the Deserted Island, and the sea breeze carried the lingering fighting spirit.
On the referee's stand, Sengoku, Tsuru, Zephyr, and Garp were already in place, with the Three Admirals and Roy still standing on either side.
Sengoku glanced around, his brow furrowing slightly. "Where are those 11 Vice Admiral who were defeated yesterday? Even if they lost, shouldn't they be here to watch the battle?"
Staff Officer Tsuru He took a sip of tea, a slight smile appearing on his lips, "Roy went to see them yesterday."
She put down her teacup and said slowly:
He said, "Don't be discouraged if you lose. Go to the New World and wipe out the Pirates. After the Martial Arts Tournament, I will grant a small wish to the person who has wiped out the most Pirates."
Zephyr couldn't help but burst into laughter after hearing this, "Haha! You didn't see the reaction of those little brats!"
Especially the Giant Vice Admirals, who were already seething with anger at not being promoted, led their troops out to attack in the middle of the night after hearing Roy's words!
He roared, mimicking Ronse's gruff voice, "This time I'm going to flatten all the Pirate islands in the New World!!"
Garp spat out a mouthful of Senbei, laughing so hard he could barely breathe, "Haha! Now the Pirates of the New World are probably going to be crying for their parents!"
Yesterday, the Thunder and Fire Combo ravaged a large area, and today they're launching another large-scale Vice Admiral offensive. That's awesome!
Sakazuki snorted, a spark from his Cigar Flash, but a rare smile appeared on his lips, "Well, at least it's being put to good use."
At this moment, Pirate crews throughout the New World are gripped by unprecedented panic.
The giant Rakulowa's fleet swept across a Pirate island like a storm, his giant katana cleaving enemy ships in two with a single stroke, leaving a shower of blood.
With a maniacal laugh, Comil sliced a Pirate captain with a bounty exceeding 100 million in two, coldly saying, "Even a veteran Vice Admiral has anger!"
Giant Vice Admiral Ronse stood on the deck of the warship, his Giant Axe raised to the sky, roaring at the Den Den Mushi:
"You all get out of my way! All the Pirates on this island belong to me!!"
The Pirates cried out, "Has the Navy gone mad?! The Thunder and Fire Combo from yesterday haven't even gone far, and today a bunch of Vice Admirals are attacking?!"
These words intensified the atmosphere on the Deserted Island.
The remaining 11 victors stood around the arena, their eyes burning with the same fighting spirit as yesterday.
Smoker, Cigar in hand, exhaled a puff of smoke. "Those guys made a profit... but I'm not going to lose."
Gion gently Kompira, her eyes cold. "The one who wins last will receive a greater reward... I won't hold back."
Sentomaru, carrying Giant Axe, wore a youthful confidence on his face. "This great one won't hold back!"
Kaji's usual lewd smile vanished completely at this moment, Tokikake an aura as sharp as a drawn sword.
"Everyone, let's fight with all our might!"
In a corner of the referee's box, Roy quietly watched the electrifying arena, his fingertips subtly swirling spatial fluctuations.
"The wrath of the defeated should be unleashed upon the blood of Pirates..."
"And the glory of the victor will illuminate New Era for the navy."
Sengoku glanced at him sideways and whispered, "Roy, that was a beautiful move."
Roy smiled faintly, "Fleet Admiral, you flatter me."
Sengoku immediately stood up, his voice booming like war drums, echoing throughout the entire Deserted Island:
"Navy Martial Arts Tournament - Round Two Draw Begins!"
The giant screen lit up again, and 11 names scrolled rapidly like shooting stars.
"Whoosh--!"
As the draw concluded, five match schedules and one bye were displayed on the screen, and the audience erupted in a deafening roar of cheers!
The first match of the second round of the Navy Martial Arts Tournament – Smoker vs. Dalmatian
On the arena, two figures faced each other across the distance, the air thick with a suffocating killing intent.
Dalmatian grinned, his sharp canines gleaming coldly. "You little brat, let me see how much you've improved over the years!"
Smoker, Cigar in mouth, said coldly, "I'm not that mad dog anymore!"
"Whoosh--!"
Dalmatian suddenly burst forth, its speed like Inazuma as it lunged at Smoker! Its massive Sky Splitter, accompanied by a whistling sonic boom!
Smoker simultaneously spewed high-pressure smoke from both arms, then crossed his hands and pulled:
"Smoke and Sky Break!"
"Boom--!"
The compressed smoke burst forth like an incredibly sharp blade, cleaving the air in two!
Dalmatian's pupils contracted sharply. He used his agile beast-like body to forcefully twist and dodge, but a bloody gash was still slashed across his shoulder!
"Hiss--! Smoke, it can actually cut through Armament Haki defense?!"
Smoker didn't stop. He clasped his hands together and opened them, the smoke rapidly condensing and compressing into a jet-black longsword, its edge flashing with Armament Haki.
"Smoke Solidification Blade!"
Dalmatian roared, and its dog claws slammed down like a storm!
"Clang! Clang! Clang--!"
Black blades and sharp claws clashed repeatedly, sparks flying, and deafening metallic clangs echoed throughout the arena!
Just then, Smoker's eyes narrowed, and he abruptly crushed the smoke sword:
"Smoke Explosion!"
"Bang--!"
The compressed smoke instantly triggered a dust explosion upon impact with the sparks, and the high-temperature blast wave was like a volcanic eruption. Dalmatian's entire figure was thrown away by the Shockwave and crashed heavily to the ground, his chest charred black!
"Cough cough...!" Dalmatian, half-kneeling and supporting himself, gasped for breath. "You brat... smoke can explode?!"
Smoker closed in step by step, smoke billowing around him. "This isn't over yet!"
He leaped up suddenly, his entire body billowing smoke, and crashed down like a meteorite.
"Smoke Fall!!"
"Boom--!"
The arena was smashed, creating a huge crater, and dust billowed into the sky!
The naval soldiers in the stands were dumbfounded.
"Vice Admiral Smoker... when did he become so strong?!"
"That smoke... it was practically like a physical weapon!"
"Even senior Dalmatian was suppressed?!"
Amidst the smoke and dust, a blood-stained figure burst forth once more!
Dalmatian's eyes turned bloodshot, his fighting spirit burning even brighter. "Kid... you've improved!"
His aura suddenly erupted, his five claws became afterimages, and his Armament Haki stirred up a storm:
"Shigan ·Fangs dancing wildly!!"
"Shuashua--!"
Hundreds of afterimages rained down on Smoker like a storm!
Smoker snorted and clapped his hands repeatedly, causing smoke to condense into a black barrier in front of him.
"Smoke Solidification Shield!"
"Clang clang--!"
The frenzied claw strikes slammed into the shield, sending countless sparks flying!
Smoker gritted his teeth and endured the frenzied attack, suddenly extending an extremely thin wisp of smoke from his left hand:
"Smoke - Pierce Through!"
"Puff--!"
The smoke spear pierced through the gap in the defenses and struck Dalmatian squarely in the abdomen!
"Ugh--!"
Blood splattered, Dalmatian staggered backward, half-kneeling on the ground.
Smoker did not press his advantage, but instead slowly withdrew his smoke.
He had Cigar in his mouth and said in a cold voice, "Senior, admit defeat."
Dalmatian was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly threw his head back and laughed loudly, "Haha! Good job, lad! You win!"
Then he raised his hands high and shouted, "I surrender!!"
"The victor— Smoker!!" Sengoku's booming voice echoed throughout the arena.
The audience erupted in a deafening roar of cheers!
Luffy up, excitedly pointing at the ring. "Wow! The Smoking Guy won!!"
Smoker's forehead veins bulged as he roared coldly, "Shut up, Luffy!!"
On the referee's stand, Zephyr's eyes flashed with satisfaction as he murmured, "Not bad, that's the correct way to use Logia abilities."
Roy chuckled softly. "He finally understands that smoke isn't just for choking people."
"As long as the development direction is right, there are no weak Logia."