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OPI Chapter 216: Training Enhancements and Tournament Preparations
🕑 Added 2024-08-02 23:04:35 +0000 UTCKong, seeing that there were no objections from those present, went on to announce the next matter. "Second point."
“Muzan Kibutsuji from the Biochemical Research Institute will be invited to impart knowledge about biology to those present and help those who have not yet mastered the Seimei Kikan to learn it as soon as possible.”
"At the same time, it will allow those who have already mastered it to make better use of the Seimei Kikan and explore its greatest potential. Therefore, the headquarters has officially issued an order that they must take at least two days every month to go to the Military and Political Department to study."
As soon as he finished speaking, various whispers began to appear in the audience.
"Hahaha!"
Garp was the most surprised by this news. He held his nose and laughed at the old friends on the stage: "Sengoku, Zephyr, do you think that Muzan Kibutsuji can teach me how to use the Seimei Kikan?"
Hearing Garp, the murmurs ceased.
On stage, Zephyr responded to Garp. "Okay, I will attend the class with you then."
"..." Hearing such a direct answer, Garp stopped moving and looked at Zephyr seriously. "I understand."
Seeing this, Newgate, Sakazuki, and the others fell silent, becoming more and more intrigued by Muzan. Especially Crocodile, whose gaze became somewhat peculiar.
“Now, let’s move on to the third point.”
Kong continued with the last order.
"The headquarters has decided that from now on, all the techniques of using Haki will be made public to officers above the level of Lieutenant General."
Instantly, there was an uproar in the hall, especially the Lieutenants were very surprised.
Before, these advanced techniques in the use of Haki were exclusive secrets of the highest level powers, and not even Garp, Zephyr or Sengoku taught them easily.
Therefore, this order from the headquarters really made these lieutenant generals of the armed forces extremely excited.
In fact, since the World Government began conquering other worlds, they were no longer limited to simple confrontations to maintain the stability of the sea, but to confrontations between civilizations, so in this situation, spreading all the advanced techniques was the best way to strengthen the civilization of the Starfish World to the maximum.
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This high-level generals meeting held by the headquarters had a huge impact on the entire army.
Especially the lieutenant general class.
It could be said that the Starfish World's military has become very calm. All of the generals and lieutenant generals immersed themselves in study and practice, and even lazy characters like Borsalino were exploring the advanced uses of Haki and flipping through biology books from time to time to put the Seimei Kikan to better use.
This motivated junior officers in the armed forces to train harder in physical techniques and learn about biology.
Finally, Zephyr ordered three textbooks to be printed, classified into advanced, intermediate, and basic levels, and distributed to the military and Cipher Pol.
In this way, even the lowest level soldiers in the army could improve their strength.
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The military of the World Government has quieted down, but it does not mean that the changes in the outside world have also stopped.
Most people are now paying attention to the World Tournament auditions that will be held at the Four Blues.
In recent months, a large number of people living in a certain country or island on the Grand Line have been traveling on the Flamingo Shipping Company cruise ships, and they have been arriving on the Four Blues.
Of course, some wealthy nobles prefer to travel in airships, flying over 7,000 meters in height.
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"That is Yasnaya Island, it looks quite big!"
On a small boat, four young men stand on the deck looking at the island in the distance through binoculars.
However, near the island, there are five warships stationed and a dozen construction ships in the process of being withdrawn.
"Yes, Yasnaya Island was selected by the World Government as an audition location in the East Blue. It should have been renovated." Edmond replied to Aramis.
Aramis, holding a nearly empty bottle of wine, burped and looked around at the ships that were also watching the island. "There are many who want to participate, but we don't know how many good contenders this qualifying round will attract. Could there be thousands?"
"Tsk!" At this time, Sherlock snorted. "Didn't William say earlier that there would be at least ten thousand? That's why he told us not to participate."
"That's right, out of ten thousand people only a hundred will be able to go to the Grand Line to participate in the World Tournament. It's too dangerous." Edmond said seriously.
Everyone knows that the World Tournament is deadly. Participants must sign a life-or-death contract when they register, which has already scared many people.
"Hehe, I actually think that with William's ability, even if we were to participate, he should be able to protect us so that we can pass through without any problems." Aramis said in a half-serious, half-joking tone, looking at William.
"It's very difficult." William put down the telescope and, with a cold gaze, looked at Aramis and said emotionlessly: "If the qualifiers were limited to only the inhabitants of the East Blue, I could handle it with my ability."
"But as you know, among the participants there are many experts of the Grand Line, some of whom have already mastered Haki. As for facing them, even I have no confidence, much less could I protect you."
Aramis understood that William was right and, after listening to his words, he bowed his head in silence and drank the wine.
"Don't be too disappointed, boy. Didn't William say before that when our strength reaches a certain level, we will definitely be able to participate in the next World Tournament?" Edmond patted him on the shoulder comfortingly.
Sherlock laughed too. "Exactly, if William becomes one of the Top 100, he'll be able to obtain techniques to strengthen us and even Devil Fruits, or maybe interesting things from other worlds!"
The small boat sailed in circles around Yasnaya Island, while William observed every corner of the island with attention.
He discovered that the island not only had the original jungle, but also remodeled environments, including cities, deserts, rivers and even swamps.
"It's really a cruel battle royale competition system. Is this asking us to adapt to the atmosphere of the war in another world in advance?"
As William was muttering under his breath, Sherlock, who was standing behind him, suddenly asked: "Actually, there is a question I have always wanted to ask you."
William turned around in surprise: "Tell me."
Sherlock took a deep breath and said: "Actually, if we want to become stronger and participate in wars with other worlds, we could just join the military. Then we wouldn't have to participate in this dangerous tournament."
"And with your ability, William, both the navy and the army will compete for you, right?"
William remained silent as the other three waited for his response.
After a moment, William looked towards the warships in the distance and said: "I'm not the type of person suited for the military. I'm better suited for a life of obscurity, pursuing personal interests in an environment of deceit and conflict. That's why I only need the Dimensional Gate Passport that will be given to the top 100 in the Tournament."
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As time goes by, the auditions for the World Tournament are getting closer and closer.
This event has become one of the most anticipated in the Starfish World, and its popularity has even spread to the Demon Slayer World and the Kabane World, and even the World of Titans.
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Army Headquarters. Located on the Red Earth Continent.
Behind a gigantic iron gate, comparable to the Gates of Justice, lie extensive training grounds.
On the roads and paths, not only humans are seen, but also giants who stand shoulder to shoulder, chatting and laughing as they make their way to the huge army mess hall.
Since the Kingdom of Elbaf joined the World Government, the number of giants in the army has increased dramatically.
This has led to giants becoming a common presence at army headquarters.
Not far away.
At a training camp, a werewolf mink is engaged in intense combat with a human holding a katana.
The wolf's claws and the sword blade collide in a dance of electricity and fire, producing a series of metallic, resonant sounds.
At the edge of the field, a group of mink and human soldiers cheer the fighters on with enthusiasm.
The atmosphere is vibrant and lively.
Similar fights take place at other training camps, not only between minks and humans, but also between the rare breed of snakenecks and minks, or between longlegs and longarms.
There is even a Nue, fighting fiercely against a giant. The blue-purple energy projectiles and the giant's iron fists collide, creating explosions and rumbling sounds.
Despite everything, no one intervenes to stop them, as these scenes have become an everyday occurrence at the army headquarters.
Both Marshal Raymond and Sakazuki are in favor of and encourage such internal confrontations.
They have even declared that as long as no death or harm is caused outside the training camp, one can fight freely!
Now the Biochemical Research Institute has developed a gene drug based on the bloodline genes of Kabaneri and Demons that allows people to regrow the missing parts of their bodies within a month.
For minor or moderate injuries, the army has permanent doctors and, given the constitution of the inhabitants of the Starfish World, resting in bed and eating well would be enough to recover.
