Chapter 130: The Selection Ends

New World.

When the ring returned to its original state in a very short period of time, everyone was shocked!

Whether it was the ordinary sailors or the Vice Admirals led by Fleet Admiral Akainu, their expressions were full of disbelief!

To know...

It's not too difficult for a strong person to completely destroy an arena. Even some Vice Admirals can do it. However, the way and intensity of this restoration couldn't be compared to the sight of a falling meteorite.

But by comparison, even if a meteorite fell from the sky and smashed the arena into a huge crater, seeing the arena restored to its original state in an instant is even more unbelievable!

"Is this guy a Devil Fruit user?" Fleet Admiral Akainu muttered to himself with a cigar in his mouth.

He was sure he didn't get it wrong. That young man, although he appeared plain, his strength was not simple.

It was very likely that he possessed a Logia Devil Fruit with powerful abilities!

"It's quite an impressive move!" Fujitora on the ring couldn't help but praise.

Standing on the ring, he naturally sensed the depth of the arena's recovery process. In just a few seconds, he felt the earth beneath was undergoing some form of transformation. It seemed as though it was being controlled by some kind of power.

Could it be that this young man in front of him had the power to control the earth!? This battle was going to be interesting!

After Shiro raised his hand to restore the ring, he didn't care about the gazes from the crowd. He had come to this island for the World Military Draft. His goal was simple: shock everyone.

Let this island and all the powerful individuals who came to participate in the World Military Draft feel his power. Let all the Navy and the entire sea tremble before him. And now, this was only the beginning!

"The arena has recovered, so let the fight begin!" Shiro sneered, stretching out his hands once more.

Between the opening and closing of his hands, the entire arena seemed to have transformed into an ocean, vibrating violently. When several powerhouses noticed something wrong and prepared to leave by stepping into the air, the ground beneath them began to sink instantly.

Almost in a blink, all but Shiro and Enel fell into the soil.

On the other side, Shiro's Three-Sword Style attack had already been launched!

Hum—

Shiro didn't hold back. He wanted to end this first-round selection quickly since it didn't carry much meaning for him.

With his Three-Sword Style unleashed, only Fujitora and Aramaki escaped from the sinking soil with their immense strength, avoiding the slash! But the other four contestants were seriously injured, knocked out, and eliminated!

At that moment, the audience fell silent. Everyone was stunned, too shocked to even cheer!

Because...

No one, not even Fleet Admiral Akainu, expected the first round of the Admiral selection to end so quickly!

Eight competitors had been present, each of them having defeated a Vice Admiral to earn their spot in the selection. Yet, within a few minutes, four of them were eliminated instantly!

How powerful must this ordinary-looking young man be?

This meant that in an instant, four Vice Admirals from Navy Headquarters were swept away! Even the former Admiral candidates, like Momousagi and Tokikake, might not have such strength!

When the spectators processed what had happened, none dared to underestimate Shiro any longer.

What did it matter if he was young? In this world, strength was everything!

Wasn't Shiro, the former Rear Admiral, also young when he first shook the world? Now, he was the centerpiece of the New World, with a bounty of 3.58 billion Belly, and recognized as the new Emperor of the sea!

"This kid is truly interesting!" Fleet Admiral Akainu remarked, observing Shiro, who stood quietly like an immovable tree in the middle of the battlefield. There was a glint of expectation in his eyes.

It seemed this young man had more than just a powerful Devil Fruit ability. His Three-Sword Style was formidable! He appeared to be a younger version of Shiro himself!

If Akainu wasn't sure that under the heavy surveillance of the World Government and Navy Headquarters, it was impossible for Shiro to appear here, he would have suspected this young man was Shiro in disguise!

He was quite excited now. With such a powerful young man joining the Navy, once he matured, he would undoubtedly become a crucial asset in their battle against the likes of Shiro and other abominable pirates!

"Congratulations to the four contestants who passed the first round of the Admiral selection and are now candidates for Admiral!" Fleet Admiral Akainu announced the results.

The audience erupted in wild cheers! At this moment, many sailors and participants in the World Military Draft turned their eyes toward Shiro with admiration!

After all, in the first round of the selection, Shiro was undoubtedly the best! A future powerhouse!

Aside from Shiro, no one questioned Enel's promotion either. After all, having a partner as powerful as Shiro was already a testament to Enel's strength.

As the first round ended, a system prompt informed Shiro that his reward had been deposited. He had gained a talent for winning every gamble, and an opportunity to use it lay before him.

Following the first round, the rules stipulated that the final four candidates would have three days to rest before the final competition. However, since both Aramaki and Enel had hardly exerted themselves, and Shiro and Fujitora were also unharmed, Akainu moved the final battle to the next day.

Though the timeline was tight, it aligned perfectly with Shiro's plans.

Since Shiro had displayed his overwhelming strength, upon returning to his temporary residence, many people came to pay their respects and express their admiration.

After all, anyone could see that this unassuming young man was an up-and-coming force within the Navy! Many had witnessed Fleet Admiral Akainu nodding approvingly during the battle.

Though Shiro might not become an Admiral immediately, his potential far exceeded that of others. Compared to the likes of Fujitora or Aramaki, he was the one with the most terrifying potential.

At such a young age, he was already near the level of a Navy Admiral. Only two such people had appeared in the sea in recent years—the first was Shiro.

But Shiro had no time for these admirers. He found an opportunity and went to meet one of his targets for this mission—Fujitora.

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