Three Big Golden Question Marks!

August 12th.

After nearly a week of elimination matches.

The top 100 contestants of the first Myriad Worlds Battle Power Tournament have finally been announced.

And through a public live broadcast overseen by the Media Department.

It was announced to hundreds of millions of viewers in four worlds.

Muzan Kibutsuji, Benn Beckman, Yasopp, Biba Amatori, Levi Ackerman, Horobi, Muichiro Tokito Tengen Uzui, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Levi others were all on the list.

But.

That bastard Krieg, along with Arlong's two friends Kuroobi and Chuo, also luckily defeated their respective opponents and made it into the 'Top 100' without any major incidents.

Arlong himself, Hatchan, and several other Fish-Man had no choice but to return home.

As for the hundred or so men that Krieg brought with him, they had already died in the previous preliminary rounds.

Next, they will travel by Air Force Flying Warship to 'Elbaf', located in the latter half of the Grand Line.

Then, in that legendary kingdom of Giants, the final 'one-on-one ranking matches' will be held to determine everyone's final rankings!

The few days they spent on the journey were reserved for their rest and recuperation.

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

[Knock knock knock]

When the knocking sounded, Sengoku turned his gaze away from the 'Top 100 Contestants List' on the virtual screen and casually pressed the button on the back of the Visual Den Den Mushi, causing it to withdraw the light projected through its eyes.

Come in.

"Excuse me, Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

A burly man, dressed in a purple kimono, with short black hair, a mustache, and an unusually tall and strong build, wearing wooden clogs and carrying a cane Cane Sword at his waist, gently pushed open the door and entered.

Sengoku looked at the other person with a gentle smile.

"It was I who invited you, how could I be disturbing you? Please have a seat, Your Excellency Yixiao."

"Then, excuse me."

Yi Xiao replied politely, then sat down in the wide chair opposite the desk, though his appearance was quite different from that in the 'original work'.

First, he looks much younger. Second, his face doesn't have the 'X'-shaped scar, and his eyes are not only not blind, but are bright and sharp.

"The main reason I invited you to this meeting is because I heard you want to stay at Marine Headquarters and don't want to go to any other branch of the military. Could you tell me why?"

When Sengoku said this, his eyes Wano Language became increasingly amiable, and he couldn't help but smile, finding the other person so pleasing to the eye.

Regardless of whether it ultimately succeeds, just based on Yixiao's attitude, the Sengoku was happy to offer him more assistance.

"Because from my prior understanding, during the World Government's conquest of the Otherworld, the Navy's main responsibility, compared to the Army and Air Force, is to remain on the homeland and maintain the safety of the Sea Star and maritime order."

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The moment the laughter faded, Sengoku's smile froze. He instinctively thought the other person was mocking him and the Navy.

Fortunately, he wasn't impulsive.

Sengoku immediately noticed that Issho's attitude was very serious, and there was no hint of joking or other malicious expression on his face. He then asked with some doubt, "Is it because you don't want to participate in the war against the Otherworld that you don't want to join the Army or the Air Force?"

"That's exactly right."

She smiled and nodded calmly.

"I originally didn't want to join the army, but after seeing the Giant Unit from Otherworld pouring into our world through the Star Gate that day, I realized that in the future, it's not just the World Government that will invade other worlds; other worlds may also be able to invade our world."

"After much thought, I realize that I lack the power to stop the World Government from conquering Otherworld, and I do not wish for our world to be invaded by other worlds. Therefore, I will do my best to use my power to protect our homeland."

After hearing these two passages, Sengoku felt very conflicted.

Ichisho doesn't want to invade other worlds; he only wants to protect his own. That's why he chose to join the Marine Headquarters.

To be honest.

The Sengoku thought Yixiao was naive and idealistic.

Does joining the Navy mean I won't have to participate in the war against Otherworld?

How could that be? How many Otherworld don't have oceans?

After joining the Navy, if Issho doesn't want to disobey orders, he will eventually become an invader from Otherworld, because he has become a soldier!

But

Sengoku didn't dislike Ikko's naiveté and rationality; on the contrary, he admired it somewhat because he couldn't do it himself. Over the years, he had long since engraved the four words "obey orders" deep in his soul.

Therefore, in the original story's 'future,' he personally issues the Buster Call on Ohara on the orders of the Five Elders, and also agrees to conceal the Impel Down breakout incident on the orders of the Five Elders.

In fact, compared to Sakazuki, Sengoku was the real 'court lackey', at least the former dared to go up to the Five Elders and directly curse and question them.

At the same time.

Perhaps because she had the opportunity to face the high-ranking and powerful Navy Fleet Admiral, Yixiao couldn't help but pour out the thoughts that had been accumulating in her heart for a long time.

"Two years ago, after witnessing so many filthy and despicable people, I even considered blinding myself, thinking that it would be a rare blessing not to see such a sinful world."

"Until September 15th of the 1498th year of the Marine Calendar, I felt I would never forget this day, because it was not only the opening day of the previous Reverie, but also the legal date of Liberation Day."

"On that day, the World Government not only passed the 'Communiqué on Establishing Equal and Friendly Relations between Humans and Merfolk, Fish-Man Race's at the Reverie, but also passed the even greater resolution on 'Complete Prohibition of the Slave Trade and Complete Liberation of World Slaves'!"

At this point, Yi Xiao's emotions were clearly a little agitated.

"I did have my doubts, though, that it was just a superficial propaganda campaign."

"But when I walked through kingdoms and islands on foot, and witnessed countless slaves having their chains and collars removed by the Navy, I finally realized that the World Government had truly changed!"

"After returning to the Sabaody Archipelago and witnessing its beauty, I decided to keep these eyes, because I want to see more changes and a better world!"

Sengoku did not interrupt him, but listened patiently, carefully sensing the sincerity in the other's words, until Yi Xiao finished speaking before speaking again.

"I will report your idea to my superiors and fully support you staying in the Navy, but the outcome is uncertain, because your Press-Press Fruit ability can make objects fly, which is more suitable for the Air Force."

Upon hearing this, Yi Xiao frowned, her face full of self-reproach.

"It was my oversight. The main reason was that when I was sparring with Vice Admiral Momonga that day, Admiral Garp threw a punch, which made me feel a strong sense of danger. Instinctively, I controlled the stone slab under my feet to fly into the air to dodge."

"???"

Three big golden question marks appeared above the Sengoku's head.

I know that Fujitora's name is Issei, but after chatting with readers in the group, I found that most people are more familiar with the name Issho, so I decided to use Issho instead of Issei.