229 Their Growth

"Well, as long as you are hit, even Haki can't nullify all the damage." 

Marco remarked to Jozu with a grin.

He is extremely satisfied with his move, which is payment for all his hard work all this time.

During this period, every night, Marco, like a caring parent, insisted on making them go to sleep early.

In reality, he was just pretending to sleep, he continued to engage in mental combat simulations, refining his skills even during rest.

Marco's nightly simulations and reflections shouldn't be underestimated; they played a significant role in his improvement.

Actual combat always surpasses mere thinking, and the impact of this varies from person to person. Furthermore, when one combines both practical experience and thoughtful analysis, the synergistic effect can be truly extraordinary.

In his mental simulations, Marco meticulously envisioned each step, predicting the potential outcomes and effects of deploying this technique in actual combat.

By integrating his day-time training with these mental rehearsals, Marco managed to bridge any gaps in his skills, experiencing significant leaps in progress.

"Wow, that's impressive."

"Commander Marco is really powerful!"

"The first commander's skills have leveled up once more."

The crew watching the battle erupted in cheers, surprising even Charles Vane and Vista.

"I didn't expect this guy to have such good stuff. I couldn't see it coming"

Charles Vane said with surprise.

He couldn't even imagine what would happen if he took a hit from Marco. His defense didn't come close to Jozu's.

Marco's move could end him right then and there. Even if it doesn't result in an immediate defeat, it will definitely impact his ability to act.

With just a few attacks from Marco, it would be all over. In that moment, Charles Vane realized he wasn't Marco's match.

Vista was also surprised, though the gap wasn't as wide for him. He'd always seen himself as inferior to Marco, but not anymore.

The battle continues, and Jozu hasn't been entirely defeated. Marco's actions have fully ignited the fighting spirit within him

In the next round, Jozu and Marco were getting stronger, both determined not to lose in this fight.

The intense battle has turned into a prolonged struggle, but their rigorous training keeps the outcome uncertain for a long time

"These two seem to be giving it their all. Marco is just half a step away from reaching Admiral level"

Whitebeard remarked, looking quite pleased as he watched.

Even though the situation is similar, Whitebeard remains more optimistic about Marco. Joz, with his strong defensive skills, can extend the battle when facing a stronger opponent.

Marco's overall strength is noticeably well-balanced and outstanding, leaving Whitebeard satisfied with the current state of affairs.

Actually, at this point, Whitebeard could call for a halt and conclude the match. However, he's curious to see how far they can push themselves in the end.

Whitebeard was eager to witness any remarkable moves between them, and off the field, Vista and Charles Vane remained indifferent to the fight outcome.

Whether it was Marco or Jozu who emerged victorious, both displayed excellent fighting skills, delivering a spectacular match.

In the upcoming fight, Charles Vane faced off against Vista. Both were busy strategizing for the battle ahead.

It started off well, but now Marco and Joz's battle is like fine gold, whereas the clash between Charles Vane and Vista is probably more like a solid brick.

They performed exceptionally well, delivering an impressive match that put pressure on Charles Vane and Vista, especially with special skill at the forefront.

Following their prolonged battle, Whitebeard, not wanting to prolong the fight, declared it a draw.

Ultimately, Marco and Jozu concluded without a clear winner or loser, though the audience recognized their extraordinary skills.

It's cleared to everyone that Jozu sustained more injuries in this battle, relying entirely on his diamond fruit ability to endure.

Certainly, Jozu's fruit ability is a significant part of his strength, and a draw is a fair result.

"You both deserve a good rest. You did well this time"

Whitebeard praised both of them

"No, I want to watch the next fight."

"Count me in!"

Both Marco and Jozu shrugged it off, expressing their eagerness to witness the clash between Charles Vane and Vista.

They watched as the two figures walked up slowly, both displaying a hint of ambition.

"Show no mercy later, please," Charles Vane requested.

"Same goes for you," Vista replied.

Speaking of which, the fight between Vista and Arogo is also very interesting.

"Charles Vane's Wind-wind Fruit offers great flexibility, and Vista's swordsmanship combined with Observation Haki also have high flexibility."

"It won't be easy for them to land attacks on each other, but overall, the pace might be a bit more challenging than in their previous encounters" 

Marco analyzed as the battle was about to begin.

"True, but Charles Vane's attacks aren't as fierce as Vista's. I see this fight as a test for both of them" 

Jozu added calmly.

Although they had just gone through a fierce battle, the two of them were watching the fight together seriously.

The battle quickly began, with Charles Vane initiating the first attack. However, it was just a small whirlwind, resembling a little shock wave.

It appears Charles Vane is testing Vista, but it's evident that this attack has little to no effect.

Vista swiftly swiped his double sword, effortlessly deflecting those small whirlwinds.

Later on, Vista took the initiative to attack, slashing out his sword slash combined with haki, employing the sword slash technique against Vane.

Charles Vane spun around like a hurricane, creating a tornado that not only engulfed Vista's sword slash but also rapidly advanced toward Vista himself.

Despite its small size, the tornado exhibited a strong pull. The onlooking crew members found themselves involuntarily drawn in by the air pressure, making them to retreat one after another.

Charles Vane seamlessly integrated his offensive and defensive maneuvers. Even when facing external attacks, the massive airflow around him allowed him to easily counter and neutralize the threats.

Furthermore, engaging with Charles Vane meant facing significant damage, so Vista maintained a cautious distance, skillfully dodging instead of getting too close.

"Don't just keep running" 

Charles Vane couldn't help but curse.

Vista remained composed. He didn't take Charles Vane's aggressive actions too seriously and continued to evade.

While Charles Vane's tactics were difficult to deal with, Vista had studied them for a considerable time, recognizing that every trick had its weaknesses.

The drawback of Charles Vane's trick is its difficulty to sustain, as it consumes a significant amount of stamina. By dragging it out, Charles Vane would exhaust his stamina first.

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TO BE CONTINUE

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