Chapter 38 Quarterfinals
Rumble…
In the dead silence, the sound of the collapse of the military fortress seemed so deafening.
The torn walls and the building structure of the military fortress were completely shattered, and many of the black steel bars inside were twisted and dented, turning into countless rocks and falling to the ground.
The swarming waves of dust submerged half of Dalmesia's figure, causing his cloak to fly up behind him.
He stared blankly at the Commodore's tall back, his expression becoming extremely complicated.
His back was wet with cold sweat at some point.
The other marines present still maintained dull expressions, with their mouths open and their eyes widened. They were unable to recover from the horrific scene just now for a long time.
I don’t know how long it took.
"monster……"
Dauberman grunted and swallowed, only to find that his throat was as dry as if it had been burned by fire.
He remembered that he had just brazenly said that he wanted to fight Darren, and he couldn't help but feel his face burning with pain.
The others also looked at each other with slightly pale faces, and they all saw the bitterness and astonishment in each other's eyes.
"It's not on the same level at all..."
"I'm actually in the same training camp with such a monster... Is this a joke..."
"Now I believe he can fight Bundy Waldo..."
"It's simply too powerful to be human..."
"..."
Jiaji shook his head and sighed, comforting them:
"It's okay, just get used to it."
"That guy is not a normal person."
As if remembering some tragic experience, he couldn't help but grin.
Everyone fell into silence after hearing his words.
Only Kuzan's eyes were still shining, and he walked to Darren enthusiastically and said excitedly:
"How did you develop that kind of power and your physique just now? Darren, it's so cool!!"
Darren dusted himself off and said with a smile:
"Compared to your Devil Fruit abilities, mine is nothing."
Kuzan clenched his fists:
"You are indeed my lifelong rival! I am looking forward to playing against you more and more!!"
"Okay, okay, the winner of this match is... Darren!"
Zefa came over at this time, unable to control the smile on his face.
The look in Darren's eyes was full of satisfaction.
Exaggerated strength, steel physique, terrifying explosive power... If such a good youngster can master powerful domineering under his own guidance, he will become a ferocious beast in human form!
"Boy Darren, you are very good and you control your power very well."
Zefa was not stingy with his praise.
Darren smiled modestly:
"Thank you, Teacher Zefa."
Zefa waved his hand, looked at the somewhat lost Dalmecia, and encouraged:
"Dalmecia, you don't have to be too discouraged. I have seen your performance just now... Whether it is the use of Devil Fruit abilities or the timing of attacks, you are quite excellent... Given time, you will definitely be able to become a member of the navy. The mainstay!”
When Dalmecia heard the respected teacher Zefa praising him like this, his inner depression immediately dissipated a lot. He raised his hand and saluted:
"Yes, Teacher Zefa! I will definitely work hard in the future!"
"What about me? What about me, Teacher Zefa?"
Jiaji also asked excitedly.
Zefa glanced at him,
"Well, you're not bad either..."
"Good luck."
Addition:…
"Let's start the next duel."
Zefa declared vigorously.
Soon two marines walked out of the queue.
After seeing Darren's shocking combat power just now, the next battle seemed a bit boring.
'Only monsters can fight monsters...'
The same thought came to all the navy's minds.
In less than ten minutes, the first round of duel was completely over, and Zefa announced the list of the top eight.
Kuzan, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, was born in Nanhai
Gion, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, was born in the Navy Headquarters
Huo Shaoshan, rank of colonel, admiral of the South China Sea
Gumir, with the rank of colonel, was born in the Grand Line
Darren, rank of brigadier general, admiral of Beihai
Ghost Spider, rank of colonel, admiral of the West Sea
Stoloberg, rank of colonel, from the Grand Line
Jiji, rank of lieutenant colonel, from the Navy Headquarters
Listening to Zefa's names read out one after another, the corresponding people suddenly stepped out of the queue and stood in front of Zefa with their heads held high, lined up in a row.
The sun shines down, sprinkling a thin layer of golden sand on their youthful and passionate faces.
'The stars are really shining...'
Darren scanned their faces one by one and couldn't help but sigh.
Except for himself, the time traveler who "jumped in line", the seven people present were all famous lieutenant generals in the naval camp in later generations.
They either take charge of a certain branch of the Grand Waterway and guard a certain sea area, or they are stationed at the navy headquarters and carry out important military operations such as the Demon-Slaying Order.
And that Haustoloberg, the two-sword swordsman with an overly long skull and a long beard, once served as Porusalino's adjutant, hunting down the Sun Pirates.
"Um."
Zefa looked away from the faces of the eight of them with pride on his face and said with a smile:
"After the first round of duel, now you all have a certain understanding of each other..."
"Then, let's continue to draw lots and decide who will fight in the second round."
As he spoke, he took out the paper ball for drawing lots and spread out his hands.
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, and then stepped forward one by one.
"Don't draw Kuzan and Darren, don't draw Kuzan and Darren..."
Kaji grunted and picked up one.
"Darren must be drawn, Darren must be drawn."
Kuzan's face was full of excitement.
Others looked at the two middle-aged guys with black lines on their heads.
Soon, the list for the second round of the showdown came out.
Game 1, Jiaji VS Stoloberg
The second game, Gion VS Gumir
Game 3, Kuzan VS Ghost Spider
The fourth game...
Darren slowly put away the note numbered "4" in his hand and looked up at the short-haired man with a generous smile.
"It seems that I'm not very lucky... I actually met you."
Huo Shaoshan scratched his head and smiled helplessly.
As he spoke, he took out a cigar and handed it to Darren.
"The specialty products from the local tobacco plantations in Nanhai are definitely not as good as the ones you smoke, but they are very powerful. Give it a try?"
Darren glanced at the low-quality, unbranded cigar in Huo Shaoshan's hand, as well as his rough hands covered with cat and dog scratches, and suddenly laughed.
"good."
He took the cigar.
The fourth showdown...
Darren VS Huoshaoshan.
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