A Great Melee

"Attack together!"

"Um."

The Wolf Tiger Brothers exchanged a glance, nodded, and stared intently at Clemons.

The two quickly charged towards Clemons. They were both very fast, with "Fat Tiger" Kururu taking the lead. Although he was fat, it did not affect his speed; he was very agile.

"Thin Wolf" Kuroro became even more agile, transforming into his Forest Wolf Beast form, a large gray wolf four meters long.

His fierce eyes searched for an opportunity to attack.

Clemons, of course, wouldn't wait for them to attack. His back muscles bulged, forming a sprinting posture, and he explosively charged towards the approaching Kururu.

Now, Clemons' every move is full of power. A loud bang echoes in the air, and his explosive force is so great that even the air resistance cannot slow him down.

"Muscle Fist!"

"Come on." Kururu opened his narrow eyes, which turned fierce. He entered his Human-Beast Form, covered in a layer of black tiger skin. At the same time, his fat body transformed into strong muscles, showing a hint of the might of the king of beasts.

Compared to his well-developed upper body, Kururu's legs were very thin and disproportionate, but they were also very strong.

"Rampage Elbow Strike!"

Kururu bent one arm forward, covered in Armament Haki, and unleashed a visible spiraling impact as he Kururu toward Clemons.

Boom!

The two bodies collided. Kururu's power was not to be underestimated, even with the amplification from his Zoan Devil Fruit, but it was still insufficient compared to Clemons.

Kururu understood this as well. His goal was never to defeat Clemons, which was impossible. All he had to do was hold off Clemons and create an opportunity for his brother to attack.

Kururu's body was violently knocked back, but the sharp claws on its feet scraped against the ground, pushing it back more than ten meters. The hard ground was cracked between Kururu's toes due to the powerful force, and blood flowed out, staining the ground as it moved backward.

The next moment, Kururu charged at Clemons again, while on the other side, Kuroro seized the opportunity, found a blind spot in Clemons 'Clemons vision, and quickly approached from behind, his body freely switching between beast form and Human-Beast Form.

They attacked Clemons from both the front and the back. Clemons could feel the approaching presence behind him, but he had no way to dodge and could only take the hit.

With his opponents right in front of him, Clemons, in his current state, had the advantage in speed, strength, and explosiveness, so he wasn't afraid at all and was already prepared to face multiple opponents.

Moreover, he was confident in his strength. His taut muscles provided him with powerful defense, and with the added protection of Armament Haki, it wouldn't be easy to injure him.

Clemons punched the charging Kururu, his strong, well-developed muscles like intertwined steel bars.

This time, Kururu also used all his strength, clenching his fangs and throwing a powerful punch at Clemons.

Kuroro appeared behind Clemons, his tall, slender figure scanning Clemons' back as if searching for a favorable point of attack, a weak spot.

In the previous collision, he clearly felt Clemons' terrifying power and his body as hard as steel.

Ultimately, Kuroro targeted Clemons' head, which was the weakest point he could see, since Clemons' body was practically flawless from head to toe.

Like sharp blades, claws sliced through the air, flashing with cold light.

It appeared that Clemons was surrounded by two people, but the outcome was unexpected.

Clemons suddenly took a step forward, his fist suddenly changing, and grabbed Kururu's right arm in Kururu's astonished gaze.

Following Kururu's forward momentum, Clemons appeared to Kururu's side and swung him at Kuroro behind him. Kuroro had no chance to dodge and was sent flying along with Kururu.

Clemons relied not only on his own abilities and brute strength, but also on his powerful physical skills. Clemons had experienced the baptism of war, constant battles, and had been trained by many officers of the Night Pirates.

This is something the Wolf Tiger Brothers can't compare to. In the Flying Pirates, they can only rely on their own training, and at most, someone will teach them how to cultivate Armament Haki.

After all, in the Flying Pirates, there's no one who'll teach you step by step.

In the context of the Navy, it's about whether or not you've joined the Marine Elite Training Camp.

In the blink of an eye, Clemons turned what appeared to be a disadvantage into an advantage.

This reversal was stunning to many, and Smoker wasn't doing nothing during their battle.

Seizing the opportunity, he slashed at Clemons with his sword.

Judging from her appearance, her entire body had grown much larger, enveloped in pink energy, and her aura was even more powerful.

On the other side, Haifa lay on the ground, his tall body now appearing shrunken, as if all the water in his body had been absorbed, and his skin was wrinkled, making him look decades older.

He felt completely weak, which was the limit of his body's endurance. After witnessing Clemons's formidable strength, Smoker showed no mercy to Haifa. With proper rest, he would recover.

However, this will take a very long time; it will be impossible to recover in at least one or two weeks, even though the people in this world have very strong vitality.

Now, Haifa was too weak to even move, and his mission in the competition was over. He was carried off by Big Mom's children to replenish his fluids, otherwise his life would be in danger.

He was the first to be eliminated, but no one paid much attention to him because his performance was rather disappointing. After the contestants were announced, someone collected information about them, and no matter how they were ranked, Haifa was always last.

Some people are focused on Smoker's ability. Before, she absorbed moisture from the air, which others couldn't see, but now, it's clear how terrifying Smoker ability is—she enhances her strength by absorbing moisture.

Although it's only temporary, on the battlefield, it could potentially be infinitely enhanced; to be precise, it's about increasing one's combat power through killing.

Seeing Haifa's condition after being stabbed and drained of his juices by Smoker is terrifying.

This sword strike was incredibly powerful. Smoker timed it perfectly, and Clemons didn't have time to react before it was too late to dodge.

The powerful strike landed directly on Clemons was standing still, but was sent flying by the even more powerful blow.

Smoker's slashes are like water, possessing both the impact of water and extraordinary sharpness.

Although it did not cause Clemons any harm, the powerful impact carried Clemons' body and slammed him hard against the steel wall.

These constant twists and turns gave the spectators a great surprise; a battle with an absolute advantage was not what they wanted to see.

But the battle didn't end so easily; an even fiercer fight ensued.

Clemons stood up without any apparent injury, and the Wolf Tiger Brothers and Smoker were indeed going to join forces to deal with Clemons.

Although they don't know each other, they just need to make the most of their strengths.

The Wolf Tiger Brothers worked together seamlessly, constantly attacking Clemons, one launching the main attack while the other provided cover.

Smoker provided support from the side, her sharp sword flashing constantly. Although her swordsmanship was excellent, she maintained her distance from Clemons while attacking.

Her age meant she hadn't fully matured yet. Compared to Clemons and the Wolf Tiger Brothers, who had been amplified by Devil Fruit and were quite strong, there was a significant difference in their physical abilities, both in strength and speed.

Smoker's body can be described as agile, but not exactly nimble. However, through her abilities, her strength, especially her attack power, has been greatly enhanced.

The fierce battle and the combined efforts of the three put a lot of pressure on Clemons.

However, the strong defense also gave Clemons more room to attack, so he didn't have to worry too much about his defense.

On the other side, compared to the fierce battle on Clemons' side, Kaguya's side was rather pleasing to the eye.

Holding a bone sword, Kaguya easily withstood or evaded the attacks of the four men who were surrounding her. Kaguya was not using her full strength at all; she had not even used her Devil Fruit ability and had only created two weapons.

They rely more on their physical skills and Haki to fight.

Kaguya's battles perfectly demonstrated what a genius in combat truly is.

Kaguya is not skilled in swordsmanship; her two bone swords are merely her weapons. Haruta, on the other hand, is completely suppressed by Kaguya. The balance of power seems to have reversed, with Kaguya seizing Haruta's weaknesses and attacking relentlessly, leaving Haruta only able to passively defend.

If it weren't for the help of others, he would have been defeated by Kaguya long ago.

Kaguya fully demonstrated what it means to be a fighting machine, Killing Machine. Although she didn't actually kill anyone, Apoide could only temporarily avoid Kaguya's sharp attacks and look for an opportunity to strike.

Yamato brandished his spiked club, a gesture that seemed familiar to some, especially those who had fought Kaido, as it already bore a resemblance to Kaido's "Thunder Bagua."

Some people glanced at Kaido, and couldn't help but speculate.

Krell was just going through the motions, not using his full strength at all, because it wasn't time to expose himself yet. This was a free-for-all, and only the last one standing would be the winner. He wanted to fall as late as possible.

Before that, conserve your strength, exhaust others' stamina as much as possible, and use their power to eliminate other opponents first.

Moreover, he was also protecting Yamato preventing her from getting hurt. After all, as the heir of the Beasts Pirates, he was more important than Devil Fruit.

Kaguya faces far less pressure than Clemons, but all she needs is victory—to defeat all her opponents and bring triumph to the Night Pirates and to Teach.

"Let's finish you off quickly," Kaguya said calmly.

"What?"

Before Haruta could react, bone spikes pierced through Kaguya's skin and emerged from her body, covering Kaguya with white bone material and transforming into a suit of bone armor.

The sharp bone spurs also made people afraid to get close.

Kaguya leaned forward, running quickly, the bone sword in her hand merging into her body, and she extended her fingers, rapidly striking the air.

"Ten Finger Bullet!"

Ten sharp bone spikes shot out from Kaguya's fingertips, accompanied by spiraling air blasts.

"Not good!" Krell had been on guard since Kaguya used her ability. Sensing the terror of Kaguya's attack, his expression changed, and he flashed to Yamato's path.

At this moment, he no longer cared about hiding his abilities. Under the gaze of countless people, nine ice-blue fox tails appeared behind Krell, with frost condensed on them, radiating a chill. At the same time, Armament Haki gathered in front of him, forming an ice shield.

The powerful penetrating force easily shattered the ice shield that Krell had conjured, landing on Krell's tail.

Even Armament Haki couldn't withstand it so easily; it was broken, and bone spikes pierced Krell's tail, leaving only his head sticking out from behind.

However, this was only a minor injury to Krell. With his regenerative abilities, he could recover quickly and remove the bone spurs rapidly. He knew how terrifying these bone spurs were; Kaguya had the ability to control bone growth, and these bone spurs might take his life in the next moment.

Although it's only a short distance, who knows how far Kaguya can control it?

"Ina, are you alright?" Krell asked with concern, without revealing Yamato's real name.

"Hmm." Yamato was also startled. She didn't even have time to react to the speed of those bone spikes. If she were hit, it would definitely hurt, especially since she hadn't mastered Armament Haki yet.

Even with her abilities, it will still take her several years.

Kaguya fired bullets from both hands at Yamato and Haruta respectively.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Apoide, reacting quickly, rushed towards Haruta.

Like Krell, he was also worried about Haruta's condition, and Haruta was under the greatest pressure from Kaguya.

However, he didn't have Krell's ability. He barely made it to Haruta's side, his body covered in Armament Haki.

With Haruta's physique and without Armament Haki, he simply couldn't block those five bone spikes, Apoide's intuition told him.

Even Krell couldn't completely withstand Kaguya's attack, so how could he possibly withstand it? Five bone spikes pierced through Apoide's Armament Haki and stabbed into his limbs and abdomen.

"Ah!" Apoide screamed in agony, but he did not fall. Kaguya's bone spurs had not hit his vital parts, otherwise they would have ended his life instantly.

He is a Caterpie-Cat Devil Fruit User, not known for his defensive abilities, but he does have a significant boost to his physical strength and also possesses powerful vitality.

Enduring the pain, Apoide removed the bone spur and gasped for breath. Although the injury had some impact on him, it wasn't significant.

As for those watching, Kuzan sensed it when Krell used his ability, since he was very sensitive to cold.

"I never expected that this Krell would be Mythical Zoan," Gion exclaimed in surprise.

"Is it the Dog-Dog Fruit, Model: Nine-Tailed Fox?"

"No, they're different. The Nine-Tailed Fox has the ability to transform into other people, and this Krell's ability should be ice. However, it's unclear whether he has any other abilities." Tsuru shook her head. Krell's ability was not unexpected. Anyone who could be valued by Kaido must have not only great potential but also very rare and powerful abilities.

She had even speculated about Logia -Logia Kaido of the Beasts Zoan. Given Kaido's penchant for Mythical Zoan, since there were quite a few Mythical Zoan users on the seas right now.

"Another Mythical Zoan?"

"In comparison, what's more noteworthy is this young pirate named Kaguya. His talent in combat and physical skills is truly astonishing." Tsuru looked at Kaguya, her eyes flashing with admiration.

"Hmm, such amazing physical skills at such a young age." Garp couldn't help but say. When it comes to physical skills, Garp naturally has a lot to say, after all, he is the best in the Navy in terms of physical skills, even on the high seas.

The other naval personnel were somewhat surprised, not expecting that Kaguya would gain the approval of two naval leaders in one fell swoop.

"This move isn't just about penetrating bullets with your abilities; it also incorporates the technique of Finger Pistol. You shoot air bullets by striking the air with your fingers to attack distant enemies—it's a shooting-type Shigan," Garp said seriously. "This requires extremely high skill and mastery of the Six Powers. This shows that Kaguya, at such a young age, is already proficient in the Marine Six Styles, which alone surpasses the vast majority of people in the Navy."

"Teach previously said he had the potential to become Admiral, and now it seems entirely possible if he continues to develop smoothly. It's just a pity he's not a Marine." Garp acknowledged Kaguya's potential and couldn't help but sigh.

"The other one, Clemons, is no less impressive. His Muscle Fruit ability is a dream come true for martial arts masters, and its potential only increases as the game progresses."

"Can they really reach that level?" one navy officer asked skeptically. "They didn't have Zephyr's guidance, did they?"

His words seemed somewhat resentful, and also somewhat ridiculous.

"Admiral combat power, the world's top-tier strength, is never something that can be taught, but something that is forged in battle. It relies on one's own strength. The Four Emperors, Dark Teach, which one of them was taught? And who can teach a Four Emperors?" Garp said in a deep voice. "Dark Emperor Teach, if he had joined the Navy, perhaps his growth rate would have been slower than it is now."

"It has to be said that many things are predetermined. They are born kings, possessing unparalleled potential," Garp said, glancing at Kuzan and Borsalino beside him. "Zephyr's guidance played a crucial role in enabling Kuzan and Borsalino to become Admiral. In general, it accelerated their growth and laid a solid foundation."

"But more importantly, it's their own hard work and potential. Even without Zephyr's guidance, they would have learned the Marine Six Styles and Haki sooner or later and grown to their current level, though perhaps a little slower. Guidance is just one part of growth."

Garp's words had a huge impact on the hearts of many Marines around him. Zephyr had a high reputation in the Marines, but it also caused some young Marines to blindly worship Zephyr.

If Admiral could truly be trained, the navy would have already ruled the seas. (To be continued)