Marine Vice Admirals!

Second Battlefield: Momousagi & Gion VS Onigumo

On the other side of the Deserted Island, dust billowed in the center of the arena, and sword energy surged like a storm's sharp edge!

"Clang! Clang! Clang!--!"

Eight longswords intertwined to form an impenetrable killing formation, resembling a real Onigumo spreading its chilling claws.

Onigumo wielded swords in both hands, his Armament Haki flowing in a jet-black hue. Under the control of Life Return, his long hair resembled eight agile spider legs, each strand gripping six sharp longswords, which flew wildly around him.

Gion Kompira was drawn from its sheath, its sword light like Moonlight pouring down. With a stomp of its legs, its figure transformed into a streak of light!

"Whoosh!"

The sounds of swords clashing echoed continuously, sparks flew in the air, and the naval soldiers in the stands stared wide-eyed, holding their breath.

"Eight-Sword Style: Spiderweb Strangle!!"

With a low growl, Onigumo unleashed eight longswords, manipulated by his hair, which intertwined into an impenetrable sword curtain, sealing off all of Gion's escape routes like a spider's web!

Gion's eyes narrowed, she gripped her sword with both hands, covered it with Armament Haki, and the sword light suddenly surged!

"One Sword Style: Moon Blade!!"

"Boom!!"

The sword energy transformed into a crescent-shaped slash, forcefully tearing through the spiderweb sword array and unleashing a terrifying shockwave. Amidst the swirling dust, Gion and Onigumo's figures clashed at high speed!

"Clang! Clang! Clang!--!"

Eight longswords clashed and clashed, and the long hair of the Onigumo, under the control of Life Return, transformed into agile spider legs, forming Eight-Sword Style killing formation with the two swords in his hands, which could be described as having no dead ends.

Gion's figure was both elegant and sharp. In her hands, the Kompira gleamed like the light of the silver moon, and each swing produced a sharpness that made the air tremble.

"Gion... your swordsmanship is still beautiful." Onigumo murmured coldly, swinging eight swords simultaneously, the strikes as dense as a torrential rain.

Gion lightly stepped forward, her figure flitting through the rain of swords like a butterfly, the blade gleaming coldly. "Onigumo... you're still the same as ever, many tricks, but also many weaknesses."

Just as the confrontation reached a stalemate—

"Hmph!" Onigumo's eyes turned cold, and his long hair suddenly trembled.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three of the six hair-swords suddenly folded, revealing the hidden muzzles at the ends of the hair!

"Da da--!"

The bullets, imbued with Armament Haki, were suddenly fired from different angles, completely sealing off Gion's escape route in conjunction with the sword dance!

The soldiers watching exclaimed in shock, "They actually hid a pistol in their hair?!"

However Gion's eyes narrowed, and her sword flashed Moon Wheel, slashing swiftly—

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The bullets were all shattered in mid-air, sparks flying everywhere, but they didn't even touch Gion's.

Gion's figure vanished abruptly, reappearing in front of Onigumo the next second, her Kompira wreathed in jet-black Armament Haki, its light surging!

"One Sword Style: Moon Wheel!"

"Whoosh!"

The crescent-shaped sword energy fell like Moon Wheel, directly cleaving away six swords and tearing through the Onigumo's sword circle defense.

"Bang!!"

Onigumo crossed his arms to block, his Armament Haki was forcibly Quake-Split, and he was thrown back dozens of meters by the Impact. His knees sank deep into the ground, his hands were bleeding from cuts, and his longsword trembled violently!

The air seemed to freeze.

Onigumo looked up at Gion's composed figure as sheathed her sword, remained silent for a moment, then slowly lowered her weapon and whispered:

"... I surrender."

The entire stadium erupted in deafening cheers!

Gion stepped forward, gently reached out and pulled him up, her expression calm:

"On the Battlefield, any means are acceptable, as long as we win!"

Onigumo was taken aback, then gave an embarrassed smile and scratched his head, "That's good... I was worried you'd mind my sneak attack earlier."

Gion's lips curled slightly, her eyes sharp as blades. "If this is all the sneak attack you can think of, it's far from enough."

Onigumo laughed, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. "Then I have no choice but to continue chasing you."

"I'm waiting for your challenge."

--Winner: Momousagi & Gion!

Third Battlefield: Momonga vs. Sentomaru

In the center of the martial arts arena, the air was practically ignited by the fighting spirit!

Sentomaru, carrying Giant Axe, grinned wildly. "Old man, your sword... can't break through my 'World's Strongest defense'!"

The Momonga drew its sword coldly, its gaze as sharp as a hawk's. "Arrogant brat, you are far from understanding the true meaning of Haki."

"Whoosh!"

Before he could finish speaking, Sentomaru launched the first attack, gripping his axe with both hands and cleaving it down fiercely!

"Boom!!"

The Shockwave swept outwards from the arena, and the ground exploded like a roaring, ripped apart beast, sending debris flying everywhere!

With Flash, the Momonga vanished from its spot in an instant, its Six Powers: Shave. The next second, it reappeared out of thin air, its katana wrapped in jet-black Armament Haki, and thrust sharply straight at Sentomaru's throat!

"Clang!!"

Sentomaru reacted extremely quickly, swinging his axe to block the attack. The collision of steel and blade sparked brilliant sparks, and he was forced back three steps by the powerful Impact, causing the stone slab beneath his feet to crack!

The Momonga pressed its advantage, its blade suddenly shifting, its feet executing a series of "Geppo" movements, transforming into a blur as it flipped and tumbled through the air before descending.

"Whoosh!!"

A spinning slash aimed at Sentomaru's head, Sentomaru roared as he swung his axe to block it!

"Boom!!"

The clash between Haki created a massive shockwave that swept through the surrounding stands, causing the marines to gasp in astonishment.

"Sentomaru... he actually withstood Vice Admiral Momonga's sword strike?!"

Sentomaru had a bloody gash on his arm from the blade, while Momonga's hand was split open and bleeding. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes. "This kid... he's as hard as Tekkai!"

Sentomaru grinned maliciously. "Haha! Uncle, you think you can cut through me with that little bit of strength? You're far from it!"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly gripped the axe handle with both hands and slammed it hard into the ground!

"Boom!!"

The entire arena trembled as if an earthquake struck, Momonga faltered, slightly losing its balance.

Sentomaru instantly closed the distance, his palms unleashing a torrent of Armament Haki that distorted the air, creating a chillingly oppressive Haki!

"Sky Walk!!"

"Boom--!"

An invisible Haki Shockwave transformed into black ripples, striking the Momonga directly in the chest!

"Puff!!"

The Momonga parried with his sword, but felt as if he had been struck by a giant hammer inside his body. Blood gushed out, and he was pushed to the edge of the arena, crashing into a stone pillar!

Thick smoke billowed up, Sentomaru's eyes sharpened, and he charged in. "It's over!!"

However--

"Shuashua!!"

A dozen or so sharp sword energies suddenly burst forth from the smoke and dust, surging forth like a torrential rain!

Sentomaru's expression changed slightly. He swung his axe to block, sparks flew, and his chest was slashed with multiple bloody gashes by the sword energy!

As the smoke cleared, the Momonga knelt on one knee, its long sword trembling slightly, blood dripping down its blade.

It turns out that the Momonga had anticipated the trajectory of "Sky Walk" even before it was hit, and forced out a final counterattack with its remaining Haki!

Sentomaru, panting heavily, stood with his axe on his shoulder, his voice filled with barely concealed respect. "Uncle... you're really good at scheming."

The Momonga wiped the blood from the corner of its mouth, slowly stood up, its breath caught in its throat from the internal injury in its chest, but its eyes remained sharp.

"I knew you'd use that trick..."

The Momonga whispered, "I just didn't expect... even with prior preparation, it couldn't withstand the Impact within my body."

After a few seconds of silence, the Momonga smiled slightly and said softly, "You win, kid."

He slowly sheathed his katana, his body swaying as if he were about to fall.

Sentomaru quickly stepped forward and grabbed him, saying, "You almost turned the tables on us."

The Momonga patted him heavily on the shoulder, praising, "To be able to unleash your Haki to this extent... well done!"

Thunderclap cheer erupted from the stands!

On the referee's stand, Zephyr clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with intense light:

"These are the Vice Admiral of the New Era!!"