Academy City?!
Clearly, even though the 'Hakai' can severely injure a strongman of the same level, it's not so easy to defeat or kill them directly, unless it's an 'Hakai' launched by two top-tier strongmen working together.
The following duels became rather dull.
Saul and Elder Utgard were simply fighting hand-to-hand, with no skill involved whatsoever, at most displaying some fighting techniques.
Neither of the two Titans flinched; it was a simple exchange: you punch me in the face, and I kick you in the stomach.
Yet, this simple and brutal action, due to its extreme power, made the scene extremely spectacular.
Their every move caused towering waves of air, Sound Explosion sonic booms, and relentless Tornado.
The roars of battle, the sounds of flesh colliding, and the scorching body heat created an extremely intense atmosphere. Snowflakes falling from the dark clouds would automatically melt in mid-air if they came within a hundred meters of the two sides.
However, all the spectators knew that the outcome of this duel had already been decided.
In this protracted war of attrition, it's clear that Elder Utgard simply cannot outlast Saul, a Zoan user, and given that Saul's Devil Fruit ability obviously has a restorative effect, this is even more impossible.
Elder Utgard, as the person involved, surely understood this principle.
But so what? As a warrior of Elbaf, he could not surrender. Even if he was exhausted, he had to throw one last punch!
This situation makes each of his attacks now quite brutal.
This also weighed heavily on the minds of King Harald, Elder Yaruru, and others outside the island, who simply watched Elder Utgard's fighting posture in silence.
"So Giants have such a huge advantage after eating a Zoan Devil Fruit?"
A Titans elder muttered to himself.
They actually understood this principle before, but because it involved the pride and honor of the Giants, they avoided talking about it.
The Titans from the Elbaf Kingdom have always believed that the Giants is powerful enough without Devil Fruit.
Furthermore, if one eats Devil Fruit, does their immense power stem from the innate talents of the Giants, or from unique superpowers?
Therefore.
Dorry, Brogy, and others who recently joined the Giant God Soldier refused to eat Devil Fruit, while Saul, being Giants born overseas, had no objections in this regard.
The battle was so boring that Sengoku, Garp, Newgate, Kaido, and the others stopped paying attention. Although they still had their virtual screens on, they had already started doing their own things.
They are waiting for the third duel.
Imu did the same. After organizing his thoughts on the 'Combat Power Tournament' and the 'Paramount War', he had them sent to the Five Elders.
Then continue with your daily routine.
For example, you could look at Enel and Tesoro's conditions, read various medical books, or draw the blade of 'Enma' and wander through Hell to fight against demons with unique abilities.
It is worth mentioning.
Tesoro has mastered all Rokushiki, and is also proficient in Armament Haki and Observation Haki.
Although the Gold-Gold Fruit ability has not yet Awakening, Imu is already considering sending him to the Publicity Department in a few days.
They specialize in handling matters related to singing and dancing, film and television, animation, novels, games, and even gambling Pleasure District.
He gradually became a big shot in Sea Star entertainment industry, while also establishing another intelligence system to collect various information from the grassroots.
If CIPHER POL is one of the official eyes, then Tesoro will create another eye for Imu from among the common people!
One hour later.
In the Holy Land of Marineford, within the Authority Room, the Five Elders had received the document. After reading it, they remained silent for a long time, as they were once again shocked by Lord Imu's ideas.
"Myriad Worlds Top 100 Combat Power Tournament encompassing Sea Star and all Otherworld, Strongest Summit Battle —this is truly a brilliant grand plan!"
Sudden.
The usually serious Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro rarely showed such excitement. Seeing the other four looking at him, he spoke with great enthusiasm.
"Haven't you realized yet? The true value of this competition lies in its ability to uncover hidden talents from all corners of the world!"
"Look at the various rewards set by Lord Imu: huge bonuses, the honor of being among the top 100, precious resources, and extremely high privileges."
"And that Star Gate Pass will definitely attract most of the experts. We can recruit them then!"
At this point, he touched his smooth scalp and sighed sincerely.
"The key is that this competition is held every four years. From now on, we won't lack talent in terms of combat power. Hey, why didn't we think of this method before?"
"Truly worthy of being Imu!"
After listening, the four Five Elders nodded thoughtfully, with Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter Saint and Jaygarcia Saint Saturn immediately smiling.
The former laughed and said, "So, CIPHER POL could also recruit some of the top 100 players."
"Yes, yes, yes! Our Impel Down and the Ministry of Police also need highly skilled fighters. This Combat Power Tournament is indeed a good idea!"
Jaygarcia Saint Saturn was also all smiles, but their words made Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro darken. Weren't they trying to take people from the military?
"I remember that loyalty is the most important quality of a CIPHER POL, right? Are you sure things won't go wrong by bringing in so many people from outside?"
He then looked at the latter and said, "What does Impel Down need so many fighters for? Columbus, Magellan, Moria, Taklama, and Muzan Kibutsuji, aren't they enough?"
"What about the Ministry of Police?"
Jaygarcia Saint Saturn retorted without any politeness.
Previously, he was hesitant to confront the other party directly, but now things are different. With the support of Impel Down and the Ministry of Police, he has the confidence to engage in a dialogue with them on an equal footing.
"This."
Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a word.
After all, given the scope of the Ministry of Police's authority, they do indeed need a large number of skilled personnel to maintain order in various regions.
This also made him realize that in terms of recruiting strong individuals, the Ministry of Police was probably the military's biggest rival, along with the ever-watchful CIPHER POL.
Just as the three of them were staring wide-eyed at each other...
Topman Saint Topman Warcury and Marcus Saint Mars remained silent, since the State Council and the Propaganda Administration didn't really need strong individuals.
However, this model of holding major competitions worldwide seems worth considering.
The two exchanged a knowing glance.
The State Council and the Propaganda Administration need talent in administration, finance, and scientific research. Could they perhaps collaborate on a competition?
Or rather, an exam!
At this moment, Marcus Saint Mars, with his hands in his pockets, made a somewhat hesitant suggestion.
"Could we gather highly intelligent individuals from various worlds, including our own, through a series of examinations, then provide them with the best educational resources to cultivate their expertise, and finally select the most outstanding individuals through a major examination to be transferred to various departments?"
Topman Saint Topman Warcury frowned as he thought, and then spoke.
"Establishing such an assessment and education system is extremely complicated and difficult, but if it is successfully implemented, the World Government will no longer lack talent, and it will completely win over the hearts of the people from Otherworld."
After all, given the fragile physique of beings from Otherworld, gaining the favor of the World Government through force is truly an impossible task.
However, they can gain the opportunity to come to the Sea Star, enter the World Government, become truly superior beings, and even enjoy various Otherworld resources by learning knowledge.
When the two reported their idea to Imu, he exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, Academy City?!"