The Swordsmanship Tournament had ended, and the major powers began leaving Paros Island.
They no longer had any reason to stay on Paros Island.
After all, they still had plenty of business to handle in their own territories.
Du Feld, the "King of Loan Sharks," and Rugal, the "King of Fighters," departed thoroughly satisfied.
On Paros Island, they had secured the participation of Victor, the "King of Arms," and Umit, the "King of Shipping."
In other words, besides Rugal as its organizer, the Fighting Tournament now had the backing and public support of three Underworld Kings.
Naturally, Hades had approved this arrangement.
If it succeeded, it would become an enormous cash cow.
That also meant the Fighting Tournament would have the support of two superpowers: the Kronos Kingdom and the Eternal Kingdom.
Although the Swordsmanship Tournament attracted worldwide attention, it was only held once every twelve years.
Besides, not everyone watched the Swordsmanship Tournament.
Plenty of people had no interest in battles between swordsmen.
There were also many who rarely paid attention to the battles in the Sky Arena.
That was especially true in the chaotic underworld.
The Fighting Tournament catered more to the underworld, filling some of the gaps left by the Sky Arena.
After this, the Fighting Tournament would shift from an illicit event to one straddling both legitimate and illicit circles, growing even grander.
Held once a year, the Fighting Tournament would also draw countless eyes.
Next, with the help of the various Underworld Kings, Rugal would take control of underground boxing and arenas throughout the New World, the Four Seas, and the first half of the Grand Line.
He would extend his influence across the entire world.
Through these arenas and colosseums, he would select outstanding, powerful fighters.
They would receive invitations to participate in the