From the beginning, Chen Ye knew he couldn't win against the old blind man!
The reason he didn't choose the Navy faction was that he knew, with his current strength, there was still a significant gap between him and a Navy Admiral!
In other words, if he chose the Navy faction, he wouldn't be able to achieve the best evaluation!!
Therefore, Chen Ye resolutely chose the Pirate faction.
"Mr. Issho, I have one more move. Please be careful!"
Unable to move, Chen Ye's tone was firm: "If you withstand this move, I will concede!"
"Oh?"
Hearing this, the old blind man suddenly lifted the gravity suppression.
"Your next attack must be extraordinary. To show my respect, I must also give it my all."
After saying this, the old blind man waved his cane sword, creating a flourish in the air.
Boom!
A purple gravitational wave suddenly emerged from the old blind man and shot straight into the sky.
Seeing this, Chen Ye's expression changed.
He immediately recognized that this was one of the old blind man's ultimate moves: "Meteor Summon"!!
"A parting gift. I hope we can spar again next time!"
After speaking, the old blind man sheathed his cane sword.
The crowd watching below the stage, unaware of what had happened, began to chatter:
"Hey, what's going on? Are they not fighting anymore?"
"I don't know..."
"Looking at Senior Mondo, it doesn't seem like the fight is over."
"The blind uncle is really strong; it's the first time Senior Mondo is at a disadvantage."
"Look at the sky, what's that?"
"A meteor?"
"Oh my god, why is there a meteor here?"
"It must be the blind uncle's Devil Fruit ability. It's terrifying..."
"Hey, are you kidding? Everyone's going to get crushed to death!"
"Run! Run!!"
...
A massive meteor, pulled by the old blind man's gravitational wave, descended from the sky.
Due to its rapid descent, the meteor ignited from friction with the atmosphere, appearing like a flaming celestial body falling, covering the entire sky!!
Seeing the meteor, the recruits watching below were terrified, screaming in fear.
Many were utterly bewildered!
Damn!
It's just an internal assessment, and they're summoning a meteor? Isn't that a bit much?
Realizing the danger, they immediately turned and ran for their lives like the others!
Suddenly.
The entire square fell into chaos.
"Kurarara, this is a bit too much, isn't it?"
On the high platform, Admiral Aokiji spoke again.
Not far from him, Kizaru, with a rare serious expression, said slowly, "It's truly terrifying!"
Marshal Sengoku and Garp had already stood up from their seats.
The former was concerned about potential harm to innocent recruits if things went wrong.
While Garp was purely worried about his "disciple"!
"These guys are really reckless!" Marshal Sengoku angrily addressed the old blind man, "Garp, it's up to you!"
Garp nodded, striding forward, ready to use his iron fist to shatter the meteor.
"Old man, wait a minute!"
Admiral Aokiji suddenly pointed at the stage, "Don't underestimate your 'disciple'; he hasn't retreated yet!"
Everyone turned to look at Mondo, who remained standing, looking calm!
Armament Haki had long covered Mondo's entire body and extended to the black sword Shusui in his hand, making the blade gleam with a reflective black sheen.
This was the effect of Armament Haki reaching a master level!
It could cover not only oneself but also part of a weapon!
Seeing this, Garp was taken aback.
Then, he slowly unclenched his fist, still somewhat worriedly watching Mondo.
To him, the meteor summoned by the old blind man was nothing; he could shatter it with one punch.
But for Mondo, the meteor was too dangerous.
Mondo was too young to counter such an attack.
The old man was confident that with Mondo's talent, ten years of training under him could surpass even his own master, and he could definitely defeat the old blind man!
For now, however, the old man couldn't see how Mondo could deal with the meteor.
Neither Mondo's strength nor his mysterious "fruit ability" seemed enough to face such a powerful attack.
"Borsalino (Kizaru), stop watching the show!" Garp shouted fiercely, "If my disciple is in danger, go save him!"
Among everyone here, Kizaru had the fastest speed!
Only Garp had the standing to address a figure of Admiral rank so bluntly...
"No problem, old man," Kizaru drawled, "I don't want such a promising talent to come to harm either."
Only then did Garp relax.
With Kizaru ready to act, his "disciple" should be safe.
...
On the stage.
Chen Ye had no idea that the old man had already arranged a backup plan for him.
At this moment, he was fully focused on dealing with the meteor summoned by the old blind man!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Finally.
The meteor was close, completely covering the sky above the square.
Chen Ye could even feel the heat radiating from the meteor.
Below, the recruits were in a greater panic, desperately wishing for more legs to escape faster.
No one had expected that watching a fight would risk their lives.
Just as the meteor was within a hundred meters of the stage, Chen Ye suddenly bent his legs, squatting down.
Then.
He leaped up with all his strength.
Crack!
The already damaged stage was further shattered by Chen Ye's leap, creating a huge crater!
Using the recoil, Chen Ye soared into the air, heading straight for the meteor.
Savage Charge!
Activated!!
Yes, Chen Ye's final move was "Savage Charge."
He had long wanted to test the power of this skill!
The next moment.
A five-second invincibility state enveloped Chen Ye.
He collided with the meteor.
The black sword Shusui slashed out!!
Buzz!
A blade light appeared...
Chen Ye had never practiced advanced sword techniques, and the blade light was entirely due to his incredible speed and immense strength (Savage Charge amplified his strength threefold)!
It was the blade light created purely by his strength!
Boom!!
Chen Ye crashed into the meteor.
Incredibly, the massive meteor paused mid-air.
Then.
The meteor suddenly cracked, followed by an explosion, scattering countless fragments like a celestial fireworks display...