Chapter 32: Punching Test

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"Taites, 330 kgf, next."

"Harris, 364 kgf, next."

(a/n: kgf: Kilogram of Force)

"..."

Suddenly, there was a burst of exclamations in the crowd. 

"Quake, 532 kgf! Not bad, that's 40kg more than before." 

The instructor looked at the robust soldier in front of him and nodded with a smile. "Wow, 532 kgf, that's too impressive." 

"My two punches combined don't even match his single punch."

"Indeed, soldiers selected from the Marine Headquarters are strong." Soldiers from other seas exclaimed. 

Because there were five punch strength testing machines, the testing speed was very fast. 

In no time, the soldiers from the Marine Headquarters were all tested. 

Next, it was the turn of the strongest soldiers from the Four Blues, starting with those from the North Sea.

Although the soldiers from the North Blue as a whole were not as strong as those from the Marine Headquarters, they were generally good. 

There were even a few outstanding soldiers who exceeded 300 kgf, while others were mostly around 270-280 kgf. 

The overall strength of the West and South blue was not much different, with values mostly above 240 kgf.

Next up were the soldiers from the East Blue. Meanwhile, Byakuya was contemplating how much strength to exert for the test. 

Should he go for the underdog comeback style or the peak genius style? 

After much thought, Byakuya decided that the underdog comeback style would be better.

Just imagine, a weak soldier from the East Blue gradually becoming strong in the Marine Elite Training Camp. 

What an inspiring growth curve. This kind of growth trajectory is smoother and more easily acceptable to others. 

By then, many Marine soldiers might be moved by his experience and willing to follow him.

As for the disdain from others when pretending to be weak, Byakuya didn't care at all. 

He had heard enough of these words during the three years before activating the system. 

It's called hiding one's strength and biding one's time. 

While other soldiers from East Blue saw that Byakuya had not made a move yet, and the instructor was already urging them on, they hurried forward for the test.

Under the slightly mocking gaze of the other soldiers, when the soldiers from East Blue stepped forward for the test, it felt like going to the gallows. 

Daniel took a few deep breaths, trying to calm his nerves. With all his might, he punched the target in front of him. 

"169 kgf, next." The instructor sighed almost imperceptibly. 

The difference between the soldiers from East Blue and those from other places was indeed too significant. 

"169 kgf, and it's still not as high as one of our female soldiers." 

"Really? Can someone with such strength even participate in the Marine Training Camp?" 

"Is the selection standard in the East Blue too low?"

"Understand this, we're here because there are only so many slots, and they're here because they only have this many people." 

Daniel felt ashamed when he heard the words of the people around him. His strength was not limited to this. 

Initially, during the first selection, he had 200 kgf.

It's just that in such a situation, he was too nervous and his performance was abnormal. 

"172 kgf, next." 

"200 kgf, next." 

As the test results came out one by one, the disdainful voices of the other soldiers grew louder. 

The tested soldiers stood with their heads down, occasionally glancing at Byakuya.

Even the soldiers who went up for testing looked at Byakuya before going up. Byakuya was surprised by their reaction. 

What are you all looking at me for? You don't want me to go up and shock everyone, do you?

Byakuya waited until last to make a move to observe everyone's average strength.

It's not good to show too little strength either. A mid-to-late number is more reliable. 

"Byakuya, the East Blue is relying on you." 

"Show your true strength and regain face for us." 

"We believe in you. With your strength, you'll shock them out of their eyes."

Faced with their trust, Byakuya felt speechless. What are you doing? I don't want to show off, I just want to act like a waste. 

Just as Byakuya was torn between heaven and man, the system prompt suddenly sounded.

[Congratulations, host, for activating a random mission: Obtain first place in the entrance test. Completing the mission will reward you with 200 points of World Source Power.]

Damn, even the system is encouraging me.

In the face of World Source Power, all thoughts of underdog comebacks and hiding one's strength are thrown aside. 

Let's just do it. Byakuya looked at the expectant eyes of the crowd and said firmly, 

"Rest assured, upholding the glory of the East Blue is an obligation for me."

The soldiers watching on the sidelines also noticed the actions of the East Blue soldiers looking at Byakuya frequently and couldn't help but speculate, 

"What's going on with the East Blue side? Why do they keep looking at the person in front?" 

"Could it be because he's handsome?" A female soldier swooned, "He's indeed very handsome!"

A burly man beside them, jealous, said, "What's the use of being handsome? Being handsome doesn't fill your belly." 

"Look at his physique, it's a struggle even to fight someone weighing 150 kgf." 

Soon it was Byakuya's turn to take the stage, and as Byakuya took the stage, it was obvious that the momentum of the soldiers from the East Blue had completely changed.

No longer as despondent as before, everyone seemed to be expecting something to happen. 

Even the instructor was a bit puzzled by the contrast between the East Blue soldiers before and after. 

Someone reasoned, "Could it be that this person is the strongest among the East Blue soldiers, so they are so eager?"

A companion retorted, "What's the use of being the strongest in the East Blue? Aren't we all the strongest among us?" 

Quake, impatiently, said, "Shut your mouths! Just watch and you'll see." 

Seeing Quake speak up, the others had to quiet down and watch Byakuya's performance quietly.

At this moment, Byakuya taking the stage was like a big star under everyone's gaze, with nearly six hundred people watching him intently. 

Byakuya walked up to the testing machine, feeling the burning gaze from behind, murmuring, 

"Since I have to act tough, then I'll give you guys a big show and scare you to death."

Only to see Byakuya clenching his right fist towards the target, slowly extending it. 

When it was two centimeters away from the target, he suddenly stopped. His thumb rested on his index finger, the other three fingers extended. 

Everyone was baffled by Byakuya's actions. "What is this guy trying to do?"

A brother with a unique mindset said, "Is he trying to hit the target with his finger?" This big brother guessed it right. 

The index finger suddenly flicked, and with the flick, there was even a deafening explosion. 

"Boom!" The target, which had withstood many tests without a scratch, instantly collapsed like putty.

The next moment, amidst everyone's incredulous expressions, the entire testing machine was thrown backward by a terrifying force, flying back dozens of meters in an instant, and then crashing into the wall, leaving a deep hole. 

"Oops, looks like I used a bit too much force." Byakuya acts innocent :P

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