Chapter 40 Let you experience... despair
In the "hateful" eyes of everyone, Jiaji rubbed his face and left the stage with his clogs.
"The second game, Gion versus Gumir!"
As Zefa's sonorous voice fell, Gion and Gumir jumped to the center of the school field at the same time.
After briefly exchanging glances, they drew their swords at the same time and fought towards each other.
Clang clang clang! !
The sound of swords clashing sounded one after another, and strings of sparks flew out.
It's just that in the eyes of everyone, Gion's swordsmanship and fighting ability are obviously much better than Gumir.
Combined with Jiaji's performance just now, their eyes couldn't help but flicker, and they looked at Darren who was standing aside smoking a cigar and watching the game with a smile.
Anyone can see it.
The reason why Gion and Kaki have made such exaggerated progress in strength is because of the "King of the North Sea".
The duel was over in less than three minutes.
Gumir, who was retreating steadily, was caught by Gion, and the saber in his hand was chopped off.
As he hurriedly retreated, a golden sword was already pressed against his throat.
The cold and sharp breath on the tip of the knife caused goosebumps to appear on Gumir's skin.
"I lost."
He gave a helpless smile.
Gion put the sword into its sheath and said in a deep voice:
"Thanks for the advice."
"The winner... Gion!"
Zefa announced the result, and no one expressed much surprise.
"Next is the third game... Kuzan vs. Ghost Spider!"
The words fell,
Kuzan, who couldn't wait for a long time, said excitedly: "It's finally my turn!!"
"--I surrender."
A hoarse voice suddenly sounded, causing the expectant smile on Kuzan's face to disappear immediately, and his face suddenly collapsed.
Everyone looked around.
The ghost spider with a gloomy temperament and a ferocious expression met their eyes and said calmly:
"I lack the means to pose a threat to Kuzan."
"Before mastering Armament Haki, users with natural Devil Fruit abilities...are invincible."
The marines present pondered for a moment and agreed with Ghost Spider's point of view.
Zefa looked at Ghost Spider and said solemnly:
"Are you sure you want to give up right now, Ghost Spider?"
He frowned imperceptibly,
"Retreating without a fight is not a good habit for the Navy."
Ghost Spider replied expressionlessly:
"I understand what you mean, Teacher Zefa."
"Even if there is a one percent chance of winning, I will not give up."
"but I do not have."
His eyes didn't dodge at all.
"There is no point in taking action against a battle whose outcome has already been determined."
"...I see, I understand."
Zefa was silent for a second, and a smile slowly appeared on his face.
"I'm very pleased that you can stick to your beliefs."
He did not persuade her any further.
As a teacher, what you need to do is not to forcefully change a student's mind, but to guide him onto the right path.
He doesn't like those who try to force students to change by saying "it's for your own good".
the most important point is,
Zefa has a certain understanding of Ghost Spider's resume and personality.
This naval captain who used bloody and tough methods to destroy pirates in the Western Sea was definitely not a timid person who was afraid of death.
It's just that the justice he believes in is relatively "realistic", and his actions and methods of dealing with things appear more rational and calm.
"Then...the winner of the third game is Kuzan!"
A burst of congratulatory sounds followed, but Kuzan himself was as listless as an eggplant beaten by frost.
He sat on the ground motionless, holding his head in his hands.
"that's too regretful……"
Zefa smiled and shook his head upon seeing this, and announced the list of personnel for the final battle.
"The last duel to decide the last four...Darren vs. Huoshaoshan!"
After the words fell, everyone couldn't help but turn their attention to Darren and Huo Shaoshan.
The cigar was now burnt out.
Darren put out his cigar and slowly stood up from the ground.
The tall figure that is different from ordinary people is like a mountain peak rising from the ground, casting a large shadow under the scorching sun.
The suffocating sense of oppression spread out, like a heavy stone, pressing on the hearts of all the navy present.
The navy couldn't help but fell into silence, looking at Huo Shaoshan's figure with complicated expressions.
Every one of them knows very well that just like Ghost Spider versus Kuzan...for Huoshaoshan, this is also a battle whose outcome has already been determined.
The power Kuzan showed was traceable, and it was something they could vaguely see clearly.
But the man from Beihai was different.
The remains of the military fortress are still piled on the ground, like a giant war beast lying in ruins, giving people a daunting and terrifying feeling.
The ferocity, cruelty, and domineering displayed by Darren just now were like an ancient ferocious beast, leaving a deep shadow on each of them.
Kuzan's Devil Fruit ability has no solution, and the strength shown by Kahren is disappointing.
And that guy is also a Devil Fruit user!
He didn't even show off his Devil Fruit abilities!
If Kuzan is an insurmountable city wall standing in front of you, although it is powerful, you can still barely see its height;
Then Darren is that towering mountain that reaches straight into the sky, and they can't even see its peak clearly!
The school grounds suddenly became very quiet.
Everyone stared closely at Huo Shaoshan, quietly waiting for his decision.
Even if Huo Shaoshan makes the same decision as Ghost Spider, no one will laugh at him for it.
After all, with Darren's ferocious fighting style, there is a high chance of getting injured if you fight him.
In this way, it will most likely affect the performance in the next duel.
It is a foregone conclusion that Darren will win and become the top four, but the fifth seat is still open!
At least based on the current situation, Huo Shaoshan and Ghost Spider are the most popular candidates to compete for the fifth seat.
Giving up this duel and facing the battle for the fifth seat with a better attitude is obviously a more rational and smarter choice.
Huo Shaoshan sat there, silent under the gaze of everyone.
one second,
two seconds,
three seconds,
Under the eyes of everyone who gradually widened,
He suddenly lit a cigar and took a deep drag.
Then,
He held the saber in one hand, withstanding the mountain-like pressure...
Stand up firmly!
Everyone was slightly shocked, obviously a little stunned.
But somehow, when Huo Shaoshan stood up, they all breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts, and couldn't help but secretly clenched their fists.
"I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long..."
Huo Shaoshan looked up at Darren, the smile on his face was as soft as ever, and he narrowed his eyes with a smile.
He scratched his chest and said with some embarrassment:
"After all, fighting a monster like you does require a lot of psychological preparation."
Darren said calmly:
"So are you ready?"
"Um,"
Huo Shaoshan nodded with a sincere smile:
"I really want to get the fifth seat, that's a big, big honor."
"If I get it, I can go home and make the old man happy. He really hopes that I can become a 'hero' like Mr. Karp."
"But I thought about it again. If I want to be a hero, I can't back down here, right?"
"Even if I know there is no chance of winning..."
Darren looked at the tanned guy in front of him. After pondering for a while, he slowly said:
"Yes, being a hero is a very costly business...it requires you to do stupid things constantly."
Hearing this, Huo Shaoshan's smile became even brighter.
"That's why I want to fight you, and I hope you will use your full strength."
He pulled out his saber, held it with both hands, and assumed an offensive posture, with a look of longing and expectation on his face.
"After all, sooner or later, I will encounter those big pirates who also have the title of "monster"... In the name of justice, I will fight them to the death!"
There was a fiery light in his eyes.
"In this case, I have to adapt to this kind of despair in advance, don't I?"
The words are loud and clear!
In an instant, everyone's eyes suddenly opened wide, and their minds were shaken violently.
An indescribable feeling turned into a burning hotness and welled up in their chests.
A smile of great relief appeared on Zefa's face.
Kuzan's eyes erupted with flames and he punched hard.
Jiaji gritted his teeth and clenched his fists tightly.
Gion pursed his lips.
…
Yellow sand is flying on the ground, and the burning youth seems to be more dazzling than the scorching sun.
at this moment,
The young navy who kept his planks,
Stand tall,
Stand up straight,
Standing taller than anyone else!
His figure seemed to be taller and majestic than the "monster" in front of him.
"What a funny fool."
Darren suddenly laughed.
The smile is not big, but I am really happy.
In Huo Shaoshan, he saw some qualities that were very similar to his own.
So, he slowly stretched out his right hand.
Driven by some invisible force,
The metal wristbands on the Commodore's arms quickly melted and squirmed, and then gathered into three silver metal spheres with surfaces as smooth as mirrors, rotating around his body.
"Then come on."
"Let you experience..."
"despair."
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