In the sound of collision that echoed through the night sky, Tesoro, who transformed into a golden giant, collapsed.
The interns also staggered and lay on the ground after exhausting their last bit of strength.
Grand Tesoro fell into ruins and fell into a deathly silence.
In the circular corridor on the third floor, Akira led Hancock slowly down the stairs that were paved with gold but were now full of cracks. His military boots stepped on the broken gold bricks, making a crisp and rhythmic "ta, da" sound, as if to put an end to this tragic battle.
After walking out of the casino, Akira's footsteps stopped in front of the door of the VIP building.
Zoro fell there, his body like a sack smashed by a huge force, covered in blood, Wado Ichimonji's knife handle was still biting in his mouth. After making that earth-shattering knife, he was blown away by the force of the shock, and he happened to land here.
Hearing the footsteps, Zoro's closed eyelids trembled a few times and opened them with difficulty.
He saw the polished black military boots.
An unknown strength came from nowhere to support him. He held the scabbard on the ground, his body trembling violently, and he suddenly changed from a lying position to a sitting position.
"Pfft." He spat out a mouthful of turbid air mixed with blood foam.
He raised his head, met Akira's calm gaze, grinned, revealing teeth stained red with blood, and there was undisguised pride and joy in his smile.
"Lord Marshal," he said vaguely, his voice hoarse, "I... didn't embarrass you, did I?"
Akira smiled and nodded.
"Congratulations, Zoro, you passed this assessment."
After receiving the affirmation, Zoro had a bigger smile on his face and a brighter light in his eyes. However, he failed to hold on in the end. He leaned his head against the broken wall behind him and fell into a deep sleep, but the hearty smile still hung on the corner of his mouth.
Akira walked past him without stopping.
On a ruins not far away, Sanji stood up unsteadily. His suit was already in tatters, and his golden hair was stuck to his forehead with sweat and blood. He was extremely embarrassed.
He watched Akira approaching, took a deep breath, straightened his waist that was about to fall apart, raised his right hand, and gave a standard military salute.
Akira also raised his hand and returned the gift.
"Thank you, soldier Sanji."
Sanji raised his head slightly, "For justice!"
He used his last bit of strength to shout out this slogan, and then his body softened and he fell straight backwards.
At this moment, Captain Morgan finally led a team of navy soldiers to rush off the training ship. They moved quickly and had obviously been on standby for a long time.
"Quick! Medic! Carry Zoro and Sanji down!"
Two soldiers immediately stepped forward and carefully carried the two people away on a stretcher.
Akira continued forward and came to the three brothers Ace, Sabo and Luffy.
The three of them supported each other and were all proud of themselves, especially Ace, Sabo, Awakening, and Conqueror's Haki. The price of Awakening was a severe exhaustion of physical strength. But they still stood up straight stubbornly, unwilling to show any signs of depression in front of Marshal.
Ace and Sabo looked at each other and raised their hands to salute in tacit agreement.
Luffy didn't care about that. He looked at Akira, grinning like a big, missing tooth.
"Lord Marshal! This time, it's my turn as the Adventure King!"
Akira nodded again. "Congratulations, you successfully passed this assessment."
Akira continued to move forward. After taking only two steps, Akira suddenly turned around and gave a thumbs up to the three brothers, "You look so handsome when you unite and fight."
Vinsmoke Family's four siblings, the energy of their battle suits had been exhausted. They struggled to get up from the ruins, stood side by side, and raised their hands in salute.
"Super--"Franky put on his classic pose. Although his body was shaky, his momentum could not be lost.
"Oh ho ho ho... What a tragic concert." Brook stood up straight, leaning on his cane and sword.
Hawkins straightened the tattered collar with an expressionless expression.
Trafalgar Law pressed the hilt of Kikoku's knife with stern eyes.
They come from different places and have different pasts, but at this moment they make the same action - facing Akira, raising their hands and saluting.
Akira raised his hand in return and glanced at everyone present, "The way you fought for your companions has successfully moved me. From now on, you can bear my name and sail on any sea."
As soon as these words came out, the four siblings Vinsmoke, Franky, Brook, Hawkins and Luo all shook their bodies violently!
The next second, all of them straightened their backs and shouted in unison with all their strength:
"Loyalty! Sincerity!"
Akira continued to move forward and came to Usopp, Chopper and Nami.
In the "battle" with Baccarat, although Usopp was not seriously injured, the mental torture made him almost collapse. Unexpectedly, Akira would come towards him, and he was so frightened that he rolled to his feet and stood up, regardless of the pain all over his body.
He hunched over like a frightened shrimp, raised his hand tremblingly, gave a crooked salute, and shouted with trembling lips, "Loyalty... loyalty!"
"Long nose," Akira smiled and raised his hand to pat his shoulder, "From now on, you will be a well-deserved brave warrior."
Brave warrior?
Usopp was stunned.
His dream since childhood, the identity that was out of reach and that he only dared to brag about in his dreams, was just acknowledged by Lord Marshal himself?
A scalding heat rushed straight into his nose. He couldn't bear it any longer, covered his face, and burst into tears with a cry of "Wow."
Akira continued to move forward, passing through the mess on the ground, and finally stopped in front of Tesoro.
Morgan brought an intact chair from somewhere and placed it respectfully behind Akira.
Akira sat down calmly, crossed his legs, and looked calmly at the dying Gild Tesoro lying in the ruins.
Tesoro didn't get up, he just lay there, grinning and letting out a hoarse and unwilling laugh.
"Haha... Akira Marshal, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit, whether you want to kill or behead, please do as you please!"
Akira did not respond immediately. He silently bent down and patted a little dust on his trousers. Then he looked at Tesoro lying on the ground with a slightly lowered eyebrow, and said slowly, "Tesoro, if Stella is still alive, do you think she wants to see you like you are now?"
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