Luna.
Marine Headquarters.
The top-floor hall of Justice Fortress.
On a screen ten meters wide and six meters tall, projected by a large Visual Den Den Mushi.
The fierce battle in the RL1111 Region was being broadcast live.
The sight of Enel's lightning-wreathed golden staff clashing furiously with Arbel's flaming kicks.
Had everyone present discussing it with keen interest.
"Two days."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku rested his chin on his clasped hands, his gaze deep and steady behind his glasses.
"To hold out against Arbel, who completely nullifies lightning damage..."
"Enel's strength has unquestionably reached the standard of an Admiral."
Zephyr nodded. "Using the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's powers to support close-range physical combat is indeed the right path."
"Unlike Borsalino, who relies far too much on the Glint-Glint Fruit."
Kuzan scratched the back of his head beside him, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
Whenever Instructor Zephyr brought up this subject, he invariably mentioned Borsalino.
Kuzan felt that was an exaggeration. Borsalino's swordsmanship was also formidable.
He had reportedly reached the ninth-dan Great Swordsman rank established by Swordmaster Hall.
He might well attain the realm of Sword Saint in the future.
Still, Kuzan did not argue with Zephyr. It was best just to listen when it came to things like this.
"Just a couple of youngsters."
Shiki snorted around his cigar, sounding somewhat disdainful.
"Still, combining lightning, physical combat, and that staff to such a degree makes it worth watching."
Shiki seemed to have forgotten the Paramount War back then.
That youngster Arbel had successfully held out against him for five days, earning his current position as the Navy's Admiral Black Sable.
Tsuru said calmly, "Enel's Life Return has reached the third realm. His foundation in physical combat is far more solid than we anticipated."
"He has good battle sense, too. Playing