chapter 61

Monkey·D· Mu Feng... This name once again shook the seas!!

It happened!!

In just five months... At only sixteen years old, "Drought" Jack, who beheaded monsters as a Major General, was promoted to Lieutenant General!! Then, at the Naval Headquarters, he single-handedly fought against the six Warlords of the Sea, showcasing the strength of a Marine Admiral! And it didn't stop there... He even defeated Kaido's subordinates in one-on-one battles.

Everyone is amazed that a future Marine Admiral has been found!

But no one expected it to happen so quickly!!

In just five months, Mu Feng joined the Marines and rose to the highest combat power in the Naval Headquarters - Marine Admiral!!

This is something that ordinary Marines could never dream of!

In a certain area of the New World...

Strong winds, massive waves... Yet, there was a boat that resembled a coffin. No matter the size of the waves, they remained steadfast in the sea.

Mihawk - the former World's Greatest Swordsman!!

"Marine Admiral... I didn't expect you to arrive so soon... However, I wonder if the sword in your hand is as sharp as before." Mihawk stood up and drew his black sword from behind violently, slicing through the front of the sea.

The sword fell... the wind calmed and the sea became still!!

After his battle with Mu Feng, Mihawk's swordsmanship has been improving rapidly, and he is not far from breaking the limits of the second level of swordsmanship...

In the Holy Land, Mary Geoise.

Prosperity and peace continue to prevail.

Inside the World Government's official residence.

"Monkey·D· Mu Feng!? Garp's adopted grandson... Since he doesn't have the blood of the "D," there's no need to worry about his identity. Although he is young, his defeat of the Red Dog and his previous achievements are enough to qualify him as a Marine Admiral!" The Five Elders, with their flat hats, looked at Mu Feng's information in their hands and spoke.

"As long as he's not from the "D" family, it's fine," said one of the long-haired, white-haired elders.

"He's just another Edward Newgate at best. He won't cause any major storms." Another elder with a bald head and mustache spoke disdainfully.

"Agreed. We don't need to worry about someone like him!"

The Five Elders, high above, do not know... what kind of changes will occur in this era because of Mu Feng. But even if they did know, they couldn't change it... The tide of the times is surging, and it was destined from the moment Mu Feng appeared in the Pirate World.

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At this moment, Mu Feng has no time to pay attention to how the world is trembling.

He is eagerly awaiting the rewards from the system.

"Congratulations, Host, for completing the main mission: Become Marine Admiral. Reward: Randomly draw a Zanpakutō. It has been distributed to the space backpack... Please pay attention, Host." The system's voice finally relieved Mu Feng's worries.

Without hesitation, he took out the Zanpakutō directly from the space backpack.

The light flashed unremarkably, making it impossible to determine which Zanpakutō it was.

Mu Feng held the hilt of the sword, gently unsheathed it, and merged it with his body.

At the same time, a message appeared in Mu Feng's mind.

Mu Feng's eyes lit up, his face filled with joy. He raised his right hand, and a beautiful Zanpakutō appeared in his palm.

Senbonzakura!!

The Zanpakutō of Byakuya Kuchiki, the leader of the Four Noble Families in the Soul Society, the master of the Senbonzakura Kageyoshi! Before Sode no Shirayuki appeared, it was hailed as the most beautiful Zanpakutō. When activated, the blade shatters into countless invisible thin blades, resembling petals floating in the sky. But amidst this beauty, there is an endless intent to kill!

Each thin blade is a deadly weapon capable of taking lives.

Ryūjin Jakka, Hyōrinmaru, Kyōka Suigetsu... These god-like Zanpakutōs, Mu Feng had never expected. Mu Feng understands the system well, and he knows that the difficulty of the task corresponds to the reward. The task of becoming an Admiral was not difficult for him, so he didn't have high hopes, as long as he didn't receive Zabimaru, Gonryomaru, and the like.

But he never expected... Senbonzakura is the reward.

It completely exceeded Mu Feng's expectations.

Even if it's not a god-like Zanpakutō, Senbonzakura is a top-tier Zanpakutō, and in group battles, it has no solution even for captain-level opponents!

Zanpakutō: Senbonzakura [LV0] [Proficiency: 0%] [Note: A Zanpakutō at LV6 can activate Shikai, and a Zanpakutō at LV9 can activate Bankai.]

"System... Isn't Senbonzakura a weapon? Don't weapons require proficiency?" Mu Feng was dumbfounded. His dream of achieving Bankai was instantly shattered.

"Please note, Host, that strictly speaking, Zanpakutō is not a weapon, but a Shinigami's ability." The system shattered Mu Feng's illusion.

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With a wry smile, Mu Feng felt a slight disappointment in his heart.

But the system is right. If it were just a simple weapon, how could it have Shikai and Bankai forms? And how could it be retracted into the body? But having said that, if it were an item, then Senbonzakura would have at least nine stars.

Without dwelling on it too much, he still has 33 scrolls of advanced experience.

He wisely chose not to use them until now.

Without any hesitation, Mu Feng used all 33 scrolls of advanced experience on Senbonzakura at once. As he watched the thirty-third scroll, Mu Feng held his breath in anticipation. Senbonzakura's level changed from [LV5] to [LV6], and Mu Feng let out a sigh of relief.

Zanpakutō: Senbonzakura [LV6] [Proficiency: 0.3%] Remarks: A Zanpakutō at LV6 can activate Shikai, and a Zanpakutō at LV9 can activate Bankai.

Taking a deep breath, Senbonzakura stood proudly before him.

Mu Feng exclaimed, "Spread... Senbonzakura!!!"

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Author's Note: Guaranteeing three shifts, striving for four shifts every day... Five shifts!!!