Snow-Snow Fruit

The naval soldiers in the stands erupted in cheers, the roar shaking the entire Deserted Island!

"Three Logia?! Where did Vice Admiral Roy get those from?!"

"The Snow-Snow Fruit... that's a lower-level Aokiji Fruit than Admiral's Ice-Ice Fruit!!"

"Gas-Gas Fruit even more terrifying, isn't it?! It can drain all the oxygen! Who could survive in that kind of environment?!"

Even Smoker crunched his Cigar: "Just how much good stuff is this guy hiding?!"

On the other side of the stands, Ace nudged Luffy's shoulder. "Hey, Luffy, that Swamp-Swamp Fruit..."

Isn't it a bit similar to Crocodile's ability?

Luffy blinked, tilting his head in thought, "Huh? But... the Swamp looks stickier, doesn't it?"

On the judges' stand, Kuzan stared at the pure white, snow-like fruit, and unusually spoke, "The Snow-Snow Fruit..."

"This ability... if she were to use it, it might be more pure than mine."

Sakazuki scoffed, crossing his arms. "A lower-level Devil Fruit? Can it compare to your Ice-Ice Fruit?"

Kuzan shrugged lazily, his gaze never leaving the room. "Who knows? If developed to its fullest potential... even a blizzard could freeze someone to death."

Gion stood in the center of the podium, her gaze slowly sweeping over the three fruits. The Kompira at her waist trembled slightly, and her sword intent was faintly revealed.

She quickly weighed the options in her mind:

"Swamps can devour everything, but they prevent flight and restrict movement."

"Most importantly... it looks awful..."

"Gas, all-around deadly, but using poison is too insidious and not suitable for my Swordsmanship."

"Snow... combines coldness and agility; only in the wind and snow can a sword's edge become even sharper."

A moment later, she raised her head, her eyes as resolute as cold stars.

I choose --

"Snow-Snow Fruit!"

"Whoosh--!"

The entire venue erupted in cheers!

"Gion Vice Admiral actually gave up the Gas-Gas Fruit?! That's an ability capable of destroying a city!!"

"Could it be that the Snow-Snow Fruit... has potential we didn't expect?"

Roy raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Not choosing the Gas-Gas Fruit?"

Gion smiled faintly and reached out to touch the hilt of Kompira: "I am a swordsman, and the purity of ice and snow suits my Swordsmanship better."

Roy nodded slightly and offered her the Snow-Snow Fruit: "Just take the first bite."

Upon Tokikake, Jiaji, who was standing nearby, immediately exploded. "Why didn't you say so earlier?!"

Gion's gaze remained fixed as she took the fruit, inhaled deeply, and decisively took the first bite.

"Whoosh--!"

A blinding white light shot into the sky, a storm arose, and ice and snow shattered in the air!

Gion's long hair instantly turned silver-white, her skin became as white as snow, and the ground beneath her feet was covered with frost flowers, instantly enveloping the entire area in a chill!

"This is... the power of Logia?!"

She gently raised her hand, and a snowflake twirled between her fingers. The next second, it transformed into a raging blizzard that swept across the entire Deserted Island, causing the naval soldiers to cry out in alarm!

Kuzan stood up, a look of satisfaction on his face, and slowly clapped his hands. "A good choice... I'm looking forward to the sword dance in the blizzard."

Gion withdrew her hand and nodded slightly. "Admiral Aokiji, please guide me."

Kuzan muttered, "It seems the Navy will soon have another legend of sword dancing in the snow."

As Sentomaru released his power, the rock giant, tens of meters tall, collapsed and turned to dust, returning to the earth.

Roy waved his hand, collecting the remaining two Logia Devil Fruits, his voice booming like thunder throughout Marineford:

"The First Navy Martial Arts Tournament has now come to a successful conclusion!"

"But the journey of this New Era has only just begun!"

The path to becoming stronger has no end!

"In the future, I will hold more conferences like this, and various prizes await you to compete for!"

His voice suddenly rose, filled with boundless pride and a murderous intent:

"With today's gains--"

"Go and crush the tides of this era!!"

"Oh--!"

Countless sailors roared simultaneously, their voices like raging waves, shattering the sky, as if declaring to the entire world:

--A New Era for the Navy, unstoppable!

Meanwhile, on the stage, Sengoku, Zephyr, Garp, and Tsuru exchanged glances, their eyes conveying a knowing look.

Sengoku narrowed his eyes slightly and lowered his voice, saying, "It seems that bringing our respective confidants was the right thing to do."

Zephyr crossed his arms, a smile playing on his lips, "These people here are basically our own trained protégés; their loyalty is beyond question."

He took a sip of tea, his expression calm, and slowly replied, "That's precisely why Roy dared to present these fruits so openly."

Garp scratched his nose and laughed heartily, "This kid is trying to motivate the Navy in this way, while subtly strengthening their overall combat power step by step!"

Zephyr suddenly turned around and grinned at the Three Admirals behind him. "You three, are you feeling a lot of pressure?"

Sakazuki's expression was stern, the magma on his fists slightly flowing, his gaze sweeping across the boiling soldiers below the stage like a knife:

"As long as it strengthens the navy and severely punishes the Pirates... the stronger they are, the better!"

Kuzan yawned lazily, scratching the back of his head. "Oh dear~ Professor Zephyr, now that you mention it, I'm under a lot more pressure..."

Borsalino leaned back in his chair, his sunglasses reflecting the blinding sunlight from the stage, his voice as drawn out as ever:

"Wow! The more powerful the navy, the less I have to work overtime, right?"

He turned his head to look at Roy, his expression languid yet carrying a hint of profound meaning:

"Roy, from now on, all those troublesome matters will be handled by your people, right?"

Roy, standing on the edge of the platform, listened to everything with a deep gaze into the distance.

"The navy needs more than just a few top-tier experts..."

"It's a qualitative change in overall combat power."

"Only when every Vice Admiral and Rear Admiral can stand alone can we truly change the landscape of the world."

He gazed into the distance, his eyes seemingly piercing through the Red Line and looking directly at the Holy Land Mary Geoise.

Sengoku slowly rose to his feet, his Coat of Justice Hunting Roar in the sea breeze, his voice steady and powerful. "Today's events are classified as top naval secret!"

"All attendees must sign a confidentiality agreement and are prohibited from disclosing details regarding the distribution of Devil Fruits!"

Zephyr added, "Especially Logia Devil Fruits... We absolutely cannot let the Pirates find out beforehand!"

Garp snorted twice, picking his nose and muttering dismissively, "Anyway, those guys will come to us sooner or later."

He raised his eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips, "We can keep it a secret for as long as possible; intelligence warfare is also part of war."

Below the stage, Gion, Tokikake, and Sentomaru stood at the very front, behind them were the three elite Vice Admirals: Smoker, Momonga, and Onigumo.

Their expressions were solemn, and they raised their hands in salute.

"For Justice!!"

A deafening roar soared into the sky, even shattering the thick clouds. Sunlight, like sharp swords, shone across the entire Battlefield, illuminating the future hope of the navy.