No Longer Willing to Be Weak!

'Reform of performance evaluation system for all generals in the military'.

This is just a preliminary idea that Imu came up with, but the specific implementation plan still needs to be supplemented and optimized by the Five Elders and the Admiral of the military.

But since he brought it up, it definitely has to be done.

Imu's goal is simple.

It means strictly controlling the combat capabilities of Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, and Admiral, and completely eliminating any excess "water" in the general-level ranks.

Certainly.

The general-level rank referred to here refers to the Three Armies Headquarters directly under the command of the High Command.

Generals in the Military Affairs Department and the General Staff are more civilian personnel. They are not required to have high combat capabilities and do not need to undergo such combat assessments. However, they need to ensure their level of knowledge in teaching and theory.

However, everything has its priorities.

The World Government currently lacks the resources to push forward such a significant event, and it would also affect the overall atmosphere of diligent study and training throughout the military.

Furthermore, as time flows by like a sea breeze, the preliminary rounds of the 'First Myriad Worlds Top 100 Combat Power Tournament' are drawing ever closer.

This is arguably the most talked-about and grand event in the entire Sea Star world, and its popularity has even spread to the Demon Slayer World, the Kabane World, and even Paradis Island in the Giant World.

Because they already know that top players from their own world will also be participating!

In fact, Paradis Island in the Giant World shouldn't have been allowed to watch the live broadcast of this tournament, since these Eldians were considered slaves, even lower than ordinary laborers.

However, thanks to Historia Empress's efforts, the World Government agreed to place four Visual Den Den Mushi capable of projecting large screens on Paradis Island.

Army Headquarters. Randfirth.

This area is located in RL1555 District of the Red Line, but it also includes the adjacent regions RL1554 and RL1553.

Behind a massive black iron gate, comparable to the 'Gate of Justice', are playgrounds of varying sizes, the smallest being at least the size of four basketball courts, a shooting range, and duplex apartments with different functions.

Along the main roads and alleys, one could see not only humans dressed in black military uniforms of various ranks, but also Giants and soldiers, arm in arm, chatting and laughing Earth Flow toward the extremely large and spacious Army hall in the distance.

Since the Elbaf Kingdom joined the World Government, the number of Titans in the Army has increased dramatically, with more than 2,300 on the payroll.

This has led to the widespread presence of these bold and forthright Giants here.

Not far away.

On the parade ground, a Mink Tribe captain who looked like Werewolves was engaged in a rather intense sparring match with a burly human captain who was wielding a Samurai sword.

The former was crackling with electricity, its swift movements leaving trails of afterimages; the latter's blade blazed with Blaze wherever it struck, its speed in no way inferior to the former.

Wolf claws and blades collided repeatedly amidst the intertwining of electricity and fire, producing a series of clanging and clashing sounds.

At the edge of the parade ground, a group of the Mink Tribe and humans dressed in similar black military uniforms could be seen cheering on the two people in the field.

What a lively and bustling atmosphere and scene!

Besides.

Similar contests were taking place on other playgrounds, but in addition to the Mink Tribe and humans, one could also see the rare Snake-Neck Tribe fighting against the Mink Tribe, or the Longleg Tribe engaging in close combat with the Longarm Tribe.

There were even some human lieutenant colonels who exchanged their military merits for 'Kabaneri' gene enhancements and became 'Nue'-like human lieutenant colonels.

Covered in a menacing black armor with barbs and gleaming arm blades, Rear Admiral engaged in the fiercest battle of the entire event with a Giants who stood twenty-two meters tall.

One after another, purple-blue 'Fear Energy Bullet' clashed with the giant fist wielding the 'Tekkai Fist,' triggering a series of surging explosions and roars.

Nevertheless, no one stepped forward to stop them, because this was already a common occurrence at Army Headquarters.

Both Fleet Admiral Raymond and Admiral Akainu are hardliners who strongly support and encourage such intense internal sparring.

They even declared that as long as no one was killed and no damage was caused outside the playground, they could beat anyone they wanted!

The Biochemical Research Institute has now developed a gene-based drug that can regenerate missing body parts within a month, based on the genetic lineage of the 'Kabaneri' and 'Ghost'.

While it cannot be said that full-scale production is possible, it can still supply the Army Headquarters with thirty tubes per month.

As for ordinary minor and serious injuries...

The Army hospitals have resident physicians from the Medical Academy, and given the constitution of the Sea Star Person, in most cases, eating more meat and lying in bed for a few days is enough to make them recover.

The atmosphere at Marine Headquarters is actually similar, except that they only have Fish-Man Race there.

[Smack!]

"Sanemi, what are you looking at so intently?"

A strong hand gently patted Sanemi Shinazugawa's right shoulder, followed by a gentle yet warm voice asking in his ear.

But Sanemi Shinazugawa didn't turn around. He continued to stand by the window on the third floor, looking down at the sparring matches on the playground, his eyes gleaming with a fiery light.

"I'm excited."

"Every time I see them using abilities from different worlds to fight each other, I feel the blood in my veins heating up and my heart beating faster."

"But I'm also very frustrated because I'm too weak here."

Kyojuro Rengoku paused for a moment upon hearing this, his feelings becoming somewhat complicated, but he still walked to the man's side and said with a loud laugh, "There is indeed a huge difference in physique between us and the Sea Star Person."

"But Shinobu Kocho said that it's because of the total number of cells, but the Biochemical Research Institute has already developed an enhanced serum that can increase the total number of cells in us Otherworld beings."

Kyojuro Rengoku, too, felt a longing as he looked at the spectacular scene outside.

"Once we accumulate enough military merits, one day we'll be able to apply for redemption and stand on the same starting line as most of the Sea Star Person here!"

These "Pillars" from the ' Demon Slayer World " are in a somewhat awkward position within the military at this moment.

When they first joined, their strength was roughly between Major and lieutenant colonel, thanks to their 'Breathing Technique' and excellent Swordsmanship. Therefore, their military rank was also Major.

However, ever since the 'Breathing Technique' began to spread within the Three Armies, the overall strength of all ranks below Commodore has been rapidly increasing.

Now, even Private First Class and sergeants have seen a number of people who have mastered the 'Breathing Technique: Total Concentration'.

Among the junior officers and colonels, there are countless individuals who have mastered the "Total Concentration - Constant" technique, which elevates their strength by at least one or even two minor levels.

This has directly resulted in these 'pillars' now having roughly the same strength as captains and lieutenants at headquarters.

What's most frustrating is that they themselves taught this skill to be.

Although most people respected them, it was out of respect for their identity as 'Breathing Technique instructors'; in other words, these people treated them as instructors from the Military Affairs Department.

The problem is that Sanemi Shinazugawa and Kyojuro Rengoku are Major in the High Command Headquarters, officers belonging to the front-line combat units.

This left them feeling extremely helpless.

"No, that's too slow. I want to make it into the Top 10 in this 'Combat Power Tournament,' then directly obtain a Zoan Devil Fruit, later exchange my military merits for 'Cell Enhancement Serum,' and finally find a true swordsman to become my apprentice!"

"I am ambitious, "Sanemi Shinazugawa said in a harsh voice.

Although it is stipulated that military personnel are not allowed to participate in the "Myriad Worlds Top 100 Combat Power Tournament", the eligibility to participate is opened to these people from Otherworld because it needs to conform to the theme of "All Worlds", and it can even be said that it is somewhat mandatory.

This former 'Wind Hashira' of the Demon Slayer Corps saw this opportunity and believed it was a rare chance!

He didn't want to stay this weak any longer!