This Is Just Sweet-Talking!

The preliminary rounds of the first Myriad Worlds Battle Power Tournament have successfully concluded.

During this time, whether it was the people of the various sea areas within the Sea Star, or the audiences of the three worlds of Kabane, Demon Slayer, and Titans, everyone felt that their eyes had been opened.

They have gained a clearer understanding of what constitutes a master and a strong person.

This also greatly reduced the sense of unfamiliarity between these different worlds.

Although this preliminary competition resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and injuries to tens of thousands, showcasing its brutality to everyone, it did not generate much public opinion impact, except for frightening a small number of people.

Especially the Sea Star Person.

For nearly a thousand years, the area has been in a state of constant killing, and is frequently threatened and attacked by One Piece, bandits, slave hunters, gangsters, and even mentally ill people with great power.

Therefore, their psychological tolerance for death and bloodshed is quite high, and cannot be compared to Imu's previous life at all.

The Kabane World people are even more powerful than the Sea Star Person; they live in an environment where they are separated from the Kabane by only a wall.

The Eldians in the Giant World are similar.

So, in general, the people in the Demon Slayer World are relatively naive, a bit pretentious, and more sensitive to death and killing.

However, the World Government has no time to care about them.

In addition, the Publicity Department and the Medical Academy launched a joint rescue operation, successfully ensuring that every contestant, no matter how serious their injury, received the best treatment while preserving their life, in front of all the audience.

They only need to rest in their hospital beds for a few days before they can return to their hometowns in good health.

And it's all free!

Although this nearly exhausted the medical staff at the Medical Academy, it did indeed, just as Imu had envisioned, lead countless people to praise the World Government's benevolence.

Following this, the World Government, citing the need to avoid such heavy casualties again, proposed a reform plan for the 'future preliminary rounds'.

This further reinforces the perception that World Government are indeed making continuous progress.

In this way.

The tens of thousands of deaths were hardly mentioned by anyone except their own relatives and friends. This was mainly because they had all signed 'life and death waivers' beforehand, and no one forced them to participate, so naturally no one would speak up for them.

Compared to that, most people are more concerned about the four hundred contestants who fought their way through the Four Seas auditions to emerge victorious.

Some unscrupulous commercial companies have produced booklets containing basic information about each contestant and their performance in the preliminary rounds, and then sold them at high prices, making a fortune.

Some companies even opened betting pools, wagering on which of the 400 contestants would make it through the 'semi-finals' to the real 'top 100 finals'.

Of course, there are also bets on who will be in the 'Top 10', 'top three', and 'number one'.

This has become a topic of conversation among the entire population.

It's a pity that the internet didn't provide them with a platform for extensive discussions, but even so, every country and every island was incredibly lively.

And just like that, these four hundred contestants who advanced became 'superstars' known to audiences around the world overnight!

Among these.

The people living in Loguetown in the East Blue, the Lubeni Kingdom in the North Blue, the Hazel Kingdom in the South Blue, and Farmer Island in the West Blue are the most excited group.

The World Government has temporarily arranged for the contestants who have advanced to the 'Top 100 Tournament' to rest and recuperate here.

Empress.

Under the escort of Marine warship, they will head to an island in the first half of the Grand Line to once again engage in fierce competition.

Loguetown.

"Well then, excuse me."

In a hotel specifically for accommodating players from the East Blue Region, Coulson, whom we hadn't seen in a long time, walked out of a room with his colleagues.

"Well, Mr. William declined, that's a pity."

"Indeed, a Logia ability user, if properly trained, could at least produce another top-tier Vice Admiral."

As they made their way to their next target room, the two chatted in hushed tones, their voices filled with regret.

In fact, Coulson was also relieved for William, relieved that he had encountered a World Government that had undergone many changes.

In the past, he would have guaranteed that William would be forcibly taken away after the 'Combat Power Tournament' ended, regardless of whether he became one of the 'Top 100' or not.

If he complies, he might be assigned to the Navy or other departments or organizations. But if he refuses, William's next destination will either be Impel Down or he will receive 'special education' at CIPHER POL headquarters.

Coulson's colleague sighed, "Hopefully things will go more smoothly from here on out."

"According to the data, the success rate is quite high."

Coulson maintained his smile and comforted the other person, then stopped and knocked on the second door.

"Who?"

The door remained closed, but a wary questioning voice came from inside. The two were not surprised; Mr. William had reacted the same way earlier.

Coulson said gently, "Yasopp. We are Senior Director from the World Government's Administrative Department, and we have been sent to discuss some matters with you."

The Yasopp, seemed to hesitate, but after a moment he opened the door and said, "Come in."

Thank you.

Coulson politely thanked him, then led his colleagues inside, while Yasopp glanced at the empty corridor on both sides before closing the door again.

"Mr. Yasopp, I won't waste any more words."

Coulson didn't sit down in the chair, but turned around and waited for Yasopp to come over before speaking.

"The World Government hopes you will join CIPHER POL, where you can utilize your sniping talent in the most suitable way and contribute your strength to the World Government's future conquest of all worlds."

"CIPHER POL?"

Yasopp lightly. "I thought it would be the Army or navy~"

"We did consider that before, but given your expertise in sniping, we believe that a sniper is not very useful on a large-scale battlefield, but is extremely valuable in assassinating key enemy targets."

Coulson carefully recounted the information his superiors had given him beforehand.

That's true.

After thinking for a while, Yasopp had to admit that it was true. His sniping skills were indeed terrifying when used for assassination; he could shoot a person through the forehead from several kilometers away.

Seeing that he was starting to hesitate, Coulson quickly continued.

"Furthermore, once you accept the invitation, your family will receive the best protection and treatment, and you can move to the Red Line to live. Your future children will also receive the best education and upbringing!"

Yasopp didn't care much about his wife; he was a true prodigal son who married only to have an heir.

"But if I join you, won't I lose my freedom? I still want to visit those Otherworld."

Coulson said, "Of course, you'll be subject to certain limitations, but CIPHER POL has always been the vanguard in exploring new Otherworld."

"In other words, once you become a CIPHER POL, you can enter the Star Gate immediately and have priority access to the World Government's latest advanced resources and technological equipment, ensuring your strength remains among the top tier of the entire Sea Star!"

Yeah, that's just him trying to fool me.

After all, high-level resources are earned through merit, but Yasopp has never even left the East Blue, so how could he know these things?

"If I join you, do I need to withdraw from this Combat Power Tournament?"

Yasopp was a little reluctant to part with the prize money and rewards from being among the Top 10. Yes, he was that confident in himself!

"No, no, no, you can participate normally, but you won't be able to participate in the next competition."

"Alright then!"