The hundreds of thousands of spectators in the Multiverse Duel Arena fell silent.
Although Jean Ango was clutching his chest as he got back to his feet.
Judging by the blood he had violently spat out and the swords scattered across the ground, it would be difficult for him to win this duel.
Fortunately, those swords had not been damaged. Armament Haki had likely protected them.
Otherwise, they would have long since been shattered, leaving nothing to throw.
This also made the spectators realize that Sea Star People were not necessarily stronger than people from other worlds.
With the advantages of talent and resources, some people from other worlds could possess strength far beyond that of most Sea Star People.
Ibara was a typical example.
He had not been weak to begin with, and with the Empire's focused training, he was considered an expert even within the military.
A newly established civilian expert like Jean Ango had no chance of winning, even as a Sea Star Person.
What followed came with no surprises.
Although Jean Ango picked up two steel swords and barely evaded using Observation Haki.
Under the relentless siege of Ibara's nails and hair, he was ultimately gravely injured and suffered a brutal defeat.
What Jean Ango did not know was that he had not even forced Ibara into his second form.
"He's so strong. Has Ibara really become this strong?!"
Mato was dumbfounded in the guest room, suddenly realizing that she had confused what mattered most.
Previously, she had thought she understood Ibara's strength well. Even if he was stronger than her, she had assumed the gap could not be that large.
And Shura was a martial arts prodigy whom even General Budo had praised back then.
He had even rapidly mastered the Imperial Fist Temple's secret