**Chapter 496: Ideas from All Sides!**
"Can they do that?"
Inside the Propaganda Department's studio, Stella quickly asked when she saw Muzan Kibutsuji's actions. Soon, a nearby director quickly wrote on a Whiteboard.
After reading it, Stella understood.
"Audience friends, I have just received confirmation that Mr. Muzan Kibutsuji, who is from the 'Demon Slayer World', is acting in accordance with the Rules."
"According to the Selection Trial Rules, as long as you land on the competition Island within the specified Time, whether you go by Ship or swim is acceptable."
"However, as everyone knows, swimming in the Sea is very taxing on Stamina, so normally Speaking, few people would choose to do this..."
But just as her words fell, the Audience saw several figures jump directly off the Deck of another transport Ship in the East Blue Competition Zone, rushing towards Yasnaya Island with extremely fast Speed.
"It's the Fish-Man Tribe!"
"I didn't expect Fish-men to participate! This makes it even more interesting!"
On Sabaody Archipelago, Humans, Mermaids, and Fish-men were largely mixed together, gathered densely in a crowd, their animated discussions sounding extremely noisy.
However, among them were also some Mermaids and Fish-men who seemed to recognize the figures that briefly appeared on the Screen Feed, and various Exclamations continuously emerged.
"Is that Arlong and them?"
"Yes, it's them! I saw Hachi and Kuroobi!"
"How bold of them! They dare to participate in this kind of deadly Competition?"
On Fish-Man Island, King Neptune in Ryugu Kingdom was full of astonishment, then revealed a helpless Expression, and began to worry in his Heart.
Although Arlong and his group were considered low-level thugs, they were still his Citizens, and now that they were participating in the 'Combat Power Competition', they represented the Fish-Man Tribe to a certain extent.
At Marine Headquarters, the Fish-Man Unit Warriors like Jinbe, Tiger, and Aladdin were also speechless.
"It's over! These Bastards are definitely going to embarrass our Fish-Man Tribe!"
A Fish-man with sandy yellow Skin Color stood up, fiercely clenched his fists, and cursed loudly, "Not to mention Six Powers and Haki, their Fish-Man Karate isn't trained well, is it?"
"Indeed..."
Another purple-skinned Fish-man sighed.
Jinbe and Tiger exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in the other's eyes. The former said in a deep voice, "However, these guys are still a bit clever."
"By jumping into the Sea directly, they are clearly aiming to land on the Island early and then rush to the Rivers and Lakes in the central Inland (on the island) area at the fastest Speed. There, they can maximize the Fish-Man Tribe's Advantage!"
As they were Speaking, Arlong, leading Hachi, Kuroobi, Chew, and ten Mumei Fish-men, were the first to arrive at the Beach.
"Shahaha!"
"Keep running deeper! Let the Humans of the Whole World and Other Worlds see the Strength of the superior Fish-Man Tribe!"
Arlong bared a mouth full of sharp teeth, running forward with violent movements while holding the saw-toothed Great Saber in his hand, continuously laughing extremely wildly.
At this moment.
His Hot Blood was boiling!
Ever since he was previously stepped on by Major Hodgson of Marine Headquarters, Arlong finally realized that there were also Powerhouses among Humans.
But he still didn't give up the idea that the Fish-Man bloodline was superior to Human; he just felt his own Strength was insufficient.
From then on.
He began to increase his Training in Fish-Man Karate and Fish-Man Judo.
In Arlong's view, as long as he trained these two traditional Fish-Man Tribe Martial Arts to a certain level, that would be enough to rival, and even easily crush, those Powerhouses among Humans.
Although such a person hasn't appeared among the Fish-Man Tribe yet, that doesn't mean he can't become such a Powerhouse!
But no matter what.
Arlong is indeed much Stronger now compared to before. From this perspective, Jinbe and Tiger actually underestimated Arlong's Strength.
After they disappeared into the Jungle.
A moment later, the transport Ships on the Sea successively arrived at the Beach. Immediately, about a hundred contestants from each Ship flooded Inland (on the island).
These people were much quieter compared to Arlong.
They just seemed extremely vigilant towards each other, and then dispersed either individually or in groups of three to five.
On the northern Beach of Yasnaya Island.
A young strong man with a Physique/Build over two meters tall, covered head to toe in a layer of thick Iron armor and holding a heavy-looking great Iron gun in his hand, walked off the transport Ship.
And the nearly hundred contestants behind him surprisingly obediently followed behind him.
"Hehe, Boss Krieg, I really didn't expect the World Government to actually allow us to land on the Island together on one Ship. Aren't they afraid we'll rely on our numbers and kill all the isolated contestants?"
A dark-skinned young man with a vulgar Face and a fawning look between his brows leaned over and chuckled sinisterly.
"Hmph, Idiot!"
Krieg, who was only twenty-two years old this year and seemed very young, said disdainfully while walking forward, "Haven't you understood the purpose of this Combat Power Competition yet?"
"Uh, your meaning is..."
"The World Government wants to use this Competition to screen out true Powerhouses who can operate alone in Otherworlds. Then they will definitely encounter situations where the enemy has superior numbers. If they can't even handle this kind of Matter, that means he's not much of a Powerhouse either, so they simply don't stop people like us from gathering together!"
Krieg walked with a cold Gaze among the dense vegetation. Seeming to sense the flickering Gazes of some people behind him, he continued Speaking indifferently.
"But it's a fact that gathering together has an Advantage. So many of us acting together can definitely ensure that most people pass the Selection Trial. Since that's the case, why not do it?"
"Right! Boss is absolutely right!"
The dark-skinned young man excitedly echoed. He also felt a greater sense of Safety being in a group.
"Hmm?"
Just then, Krieg suddenly stopped, frowning and looking at a group of people walking out from the Forest on the right. Immediately, the nearly hundred people behind him picked up their respective Weapons and became Vigilant.
But as more and more people came out from the other side, their Expressions became difficult to look at.
No one expected to actually encounter a group of 'like-minded people'.
"Let's go!"
After the two sides confronted each other for a moment, due to the Rules that prohibited attacking within two hours, Krieg suppressed the impatience in his Heart, was the first to withdraw his Gaze full of Killing Intent, and turned to walk towards another Direction.
After they walked far away, the group opposite also put down the Blades, swords, and Muskets in their hands.
"Boss Sieg, that big guy is Krieg. Because of his innate Monstrous Strength, he can easily swing a one-ton heavy great Iron gun. He recently gained a little fame in the East Blue. Looking at the subordinates behind him, they should have thought the same thing as us!"
A middle-aged mountain bandit said in a low voice, looking at the backs of Krieg's group.
"Tch!"
"He's just a young kid! If we meet again next time, I'll chop off his Head with one Blade!" Sieg spat disdainfully.
"Let's go, we'll change Direction. We'll deal with them later!"
At the same time.
Just as most people started going Inland (on the island), on the western Beach, there were two Young People dressed as Swordsmen who still remained by the Seaside, even watching the transport Ship that brought them slowly sail away.
This aroused the curiosity of many Audience.
Giyu Tomioka gazed at the vast Sea Surface and said in a calm tone, "Muichiro, I think staying in this place is quite good. What do you think?"
Muichiro Tokito scanned the Beach and found there was only one automatically moving Transponder Snail nearby filming them. He immediately replied with a somewhat indifferent Attitude.
"The Vision is wide, plenty of water vapor, terrain is flat, and not many competitors. It is indeed a good place..."
"So that's it!"
The Audience watching the Live Broadcast suddenly realized, but were immediately amused by the cleverness of the two. Everyone was thinking of running Inland (on the island), so wouldn't the Beach on the Edge be even safer?
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 497: A Dramatic Encounter!
South Blue Arena, Yamishiti Island.
The area of each Selection Trial island is equivalent to a quarter of the 'Demon Slayer World's' 'Korean Peninsula', and the environmental layout is basically the same.
To the south, towering trees that require two or three people to embrace and stand over ten meters tall are everywhere, forming a boundless green Kingdom.
A large river, fifty to sixty meters wide, separates the Jungle from the arid yellow Sand Sea to the north. Only two Stone Bridges on the west and east sides connect the two ends.
In the Center of the Island is a Lake, surrounded by a ring of grassland. Outside the grassland is a dangerous swamp.
In the Center of the Lake is a Small Island with many fruit trees, and above the Island floats a Sky Island, which is a City filled with Buildings.
[Swish swish swish...]
In the lush 'Ocean' of trees, countless branches and leaves intertwined. The brilliant Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled light spots on the Ground.
And a swift green figure soared through the Mid-air at an extremely high Speed.
The shadow he cast down was like an arrow, constantly passing through the Ground World full of light spots. Gusts of Whistling Sound howled continuously between the tree trunks.
"Open fire!"
Suddenly, an angry shout broke the original tranquility of the Forest.
Seven or eight figures holding Pistols or Rifles flashed out from behind the surrounding tree trunks. Instantly, a large number of scorching Bullets shot out from the Gunfire Flash at the Muzzles.
Their Spearmanship was quite good. Not only did they predict the opponent's forward Position, but they also sealed off the space for the opponent to dodge left or right.
However, the green figure flying through the Mid-air deflected all the Bullets amidst the flashing dense Sparks, and simultaneously bypassed three thick tree trunks to appear behind one of the shooters.
The next moment.
Several rays of light projected down from the branches and leaves above were instantly swallowed by a dazzling white Blade Light, causing the gazes of those few people, filled with panic, to instinctively close their eyes.
"Ah!"
By the time they realized something was wrong and quickly opened their eyes, that person was already decapitated, staining the Ground beneath their feet red.
"Ah ah!"
The next second, another familiar Scream sounded, and a second headless corpse was freshly produced. This caused these ambushers to shoot wildly at the green figure.
But the opponent's flying Speed was too fast, and their movement route was also very strange. No matter how they shot, they couldn't keep up with the movements.
In just under two minutes.
Their temporary group of eight was left with only two trembling survivors.
[Puchi----]
As the green Afterimage flashed past, one of them was cut into three sections by the Blade Light. Finally, only the largest person remained In the Court.
Seeing this, Axel, who had a Physique of nearly two and a half meters, directly threw away the Heavy Machine Gun that had run out of Bullets.
"You stinking rat who only knows how to dart around, have the Ability to fight me head-on!"
Immediately after, he took out a small red Pill from his Pocket with his left hand and threw it into his mouth. With his Right Hand, he took down the bloodstained large Iron Staff from his back, while roaring at the surroundings.
During this process, his already robust Muscles became even more swollen, a large number of bloodshot lines appeared in his Sclera, and his Pupils glowed with a terrifying Aura.
[Swish!]
The opponent seemed to have been truly enraged by Axel's words and flew straight towards him, causing him to reveal a Bloodthirst Smile.
"That's more like it!"
With a Loud Noise, Axel used his free left palm to uproot a large tree beside him, then threw it single-handedly like a javelin.
"Go to hell for me! You flying stinking rat!"
[Roar----]
The thick, ten-meter-long tree trunk instantly burst the Air like Water Spray.
But the next scene left Axel dumbfounded. The green figure spun rapidly in Mid-air. The moment it brushed past the straight-flying tree trunk, it chopped it into more than a dozen pieces like cutting melons and vegetables.
"Damn it, I am Axel, the Lord Axel who will dominate the Otherworld in the Future!!"
At this moment, his eyes were already completely scarlet like blood. The strong sense of crisis produced extreme Brutality. While roaring, he gripped the Iron Staff with both hands and smashed it over with all his Strength.
But the green Afterimage, blurred due to excessive Speed, began to rotate again, and visible Green Whirlwinds emerged.
The moment the thick Iron Staff, suppressing a layer of Air Current, came into contact with the Whirlwind, the green figure had already flown past Axel and was behind him.
Two seconds later.
Bloodlines gradually appeared on Axel's Neck, chest, thighs, and Arms, and the fate of the Iron Staff was no different from the tree trunk just now.
When the remnants of the Iron Staff fell to the Ground, his Flesh and Blood also scattered onto the Ground.
A strong Smell of Blood began to permeate the Air.
And this scene was all seen by a Surveillance Den Den Mushi on a certain tree trunk. This type of Transponder Snail can only transmit Video Feed without sound.
But even so, it was enough to amaze some of the Audience who were paying attention.
As the green figure stopped, his appearance was finally clearly visible.
This was a man with short black hair, black eyes, pale skin, and a very short Physique, but with deep and sharp Gaze.
He was wearing a green Cape, with two strange mechanical devices hanging at his Waist, and holding two extremely thin-bladed Long Sabers in his hands, standing on the branch of a large tree.
"So there are weaklings among the Sea Star People too..."
Levi stood with his back to the Corpses and blood clots scattered on the Ground behind him, narrowing his eyes and muttering in a low voice.
As soon as he finished speaking, he used his Omni-Directional Mobility Gear again to shoot out grappling hooks. His entire body was pulled by a powerful Strength, and he once again flew through the Forest.
Along the way, whether he encountered Participants, Giant Wild Beasts, ancient Dinosaurs, or familiar Pure Titans, he killed them all as if Venting his Killing Intent!
That's right.
The primary reason Levi actively requested Historia to participate in the 'Combat Power Competition' this time was to openly kill the Sea Star People he had long disliked, and incidentally let the World Government witness the Talent of the Ackerman Clan.
"Hmm?"
Not long after Levi left the 'murder scene', he suddenly saw a strange figure flying towards him at high Speed from the front.
Judging from the opponent's movements, it seemed they were also swinging between tree trunks using some kind of purple-black Line.
Before long, he saw the opponent's appearance clearly.
It was a man nearly two meters tall, whose left palm constantly sprayed purple-black viscous rays, and whose Right Hand held an extended Katana.
However, this person's entire body was scorched black, his eyes and chest glowed with Gunfire Flash, and large areas of his body were covered by black armor-like substance, like an undead Warrior from a fantasy World.
"A skill-type Kabane that knows how to use a Blade?"
"Or a special Kabane that has mastered a part of the 'Nue' Ability!"
Levi had already read the Data/Files about 'Kabane' before participating in the Competition, so he immediately recognized the Identity of this thing.
He didn't expect the 'Kabane' the World Government mentioned to be this kind of 'Kabane'.
He had thought they would deploy the most common type...
Inside Noah's Ark.
Im became interested upon seeing such a dramatic encounter and immediately had Levi's Viewpoint Screen Feed magnified onto the central screen.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 498: Inferior Strength!
"It seems it was attracted by the Blood Aura over there."
Levi's deep Gaze met the fiery red Pupils of the 'Special Kabaneri' standing on a distant tree branch.
Speaking of which, the surface of the two Half-Blade Swords in his hands was also covered with a layer of Kabaneri Heart Membrane. This is why the Blades had red patterns resembling Blood Vessels, further enhancing the toughness of the Half-Blade Swords.
Also, the Gas Canisters of the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear on his Waist had also been improved using the McLachy Engine Technology from the Kabaneri World.
The main Effect was to strengthen the compression of the Iceburst Stone Gas, increasing the propulsion Power of the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear by about one-third.
Essentially, the Speed was faster.
At the same time, the usage Time of one Gas Canister was also increased by about two hours.
The most crucial point was that if the carried Iceburst Stone ran out, water could be poured into the canister as a substitute Energy, although the Power would be much weaker than Iceburst Stone.
But for Levi, it was much better than moving on two feet, as he hadn't gotten used to the Combat style without the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear yet.
"Technique User."
"A type of Kabaneri that has learned a certain Swordsmanship or Martial Arts, whose Agility and Strength are superior to ordinary Kabaneri."
"And the Black Armor on its body and the Black Sticky Thread sprayed from its Palms are actually a type of Substance."
"Originally, this Ability belonged to Kabaneri in the Nue Form, but some Special Kabaneri whose Physique Strength reaches a certain level can also Awaken this Ability."
Just as Stella was explaining the Kabaneri Data/Files to the Audience from the four Worlds.
In the Live Broadcast Screen Feed, Levi and the Blade-wielding Kabaneri opposite him leaped from the tree branches almost simultaneously, using their respective Omni-Directional Mobility Gear and Black Sticky Thread to charge towards each other at high Speed.
[Clang!]
The Black Shadow mixed with Aura and the green shadow mixed with yellow collided heavily.
The Katana in the Kabaneri's hand, which was almost as tall as Levi's Height, and the two Half-Blade Swords tightly held by Levi clashed fiercely, producing bright Sparks.
At this almost face-to-face Distance, Levi noticed that the Kabaneri's Blade also had fiery red patterns resembling Blood Vessels.
This made him curse inwardly, the World Government really equipped it with everything!
The next moment, Levi felt an irresistible Brute Strength pressing down from the Opponent's Blade. He didn't Resist it directly; instead, he Turn Sideways and flew past, then used the traction of the steel rope to dart rapidly between the Trees.
"Roar!!"
Seeing its 'Food' about to escape, the Kabaneri roared and used the Black Sticky Thread sprayed from its Palms to chase after it.
The two sides engaged in an intense one-on-one Combat in the vast green Sea of Trees.
Gradually, Levi discovered that although this guy had great Strength and its Black Armor was indeed hard enough, its Speed and Agility/Dexterity were far inferior to his own, and its Swordsmanship was also much more inferior.
"Perfect, I'll use you to test my new Ability, Otherworld Monster!"
The next moment, Levi Controlled the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to spray Iceburst High-Pressure Gas again, instantly causing his Speed towards the Kabaneri to surge. At the same time, he used the same trick again, spinning himself at super high Speed.
However, this time the change was different...
The visible Whirlwind became more numerous, denser, and thicker. In the blink of an eye, his figure disappeared, having transformed into a horizontally moving green Dragon Twister, sweeping the Kabaneri, who was swinging its Blade to chop, into the dense Hotei.
"Wind Breathing, First Form, Dust Whirlwind Cutter!"
This scene left Ikoma, Hozumi, the Ubuyashiki Family, and Shinobu Kocho, people from three different Worlds, utterly astonished.
Even Im couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
"Ackerman from the Titan World, using the Breathing Style from the Demon Slayer World to attack a Technique User type Special Kabaneri from the Kabaneri World on an Island in the Pirate World. What a wonderful Scene?"
He turned to look at Histori sitting beside him and said lightly, "It seems Levi is making good use of the Resources you bestowed upon him."
Levi was her strongest Ackerman Guard, so she used her Authority as Queen to secure some High-Grade Resources for Levi and Mikasa over the past few months.
This included the Wind Breathing Style, Perfect Type 1 Cell Enhancement Serum, and a Paramecia System Devil Fruit. In addition, she had people Renovation their Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, Half-Blade Swords, and Clothing.
Im naturally knew about these Matters, as Histori had to inform him in advance about anything she wanted.
If he was busy.
She could also inform the four Ubuyashiki sisters, and they would report back to him when he had Time, which wouldn't be considered a Violation.
"Levi chose his Devil Fruit Ability quite well."
Im watched the Screen Feed of Levi, who had defeated the Technique User type Kabaneri in a few rounds by using the Wind Breathing Sword Technique and was rapidly flying towards the central River again.
Clearly, no matter how Special this type of Kabaneri was, it was no match for the Enhanced 'Dwarf Giant'.
Perhaps a Kabaneri in the Nue Form could Resist.
Just as Im was wondering under what circumstances Levi would use his Devil Fruit Ability, his sharp Gaze caught the Screen Feed on another screen nearby.
"Enlarge Mima Amatori's Viewpoint!"
"Yes."
A Technician quickly typed on the keyboard Controlling the twelve Visual Den Den Mushi. After a few seconds, Mima Amatori, who was in Combat, replaced Levi as the Protagonist on the virtual Large Screen.
West Blue Competition Zone, Royeia Island.
[Roar!!]
Suddenly, a Great Explosion occurred on the east side of the Island, less than two Kilometers from the central River, tearing through three to four hundred meters of Forest.
In the center of the Open Ground, which had been completely reduced to Ruins, a hazy Figure stood within the dense Smoke and Dust.
"Mima..."
Outside the Smoke and Dust, a Woman covered in ferocious Black Armor, with a faint Blue Light blooming from her chest, slowly lowered her right Palm: "Is this the new Strength you gained after abandoning the Nue?"
Mekko looked at that Figure with an Expressionless face, asking a question she already knew the answer to.
"Yes."
As a gust of Wind blew away the Smoke and Dust, Mima Amatori, dressed in a pink Suit, slowly appeared. A highly approachable Smile still hung on his handsome face.
"Although the Nue can greatly enhance our Mental Power and even allow us to Perceive others' Fear Emotions, it also cuts off the possibility of further improvement in Physical Ability, and it cannot consume Devil Fruit..."
"What kind of Inferior Strength is that?"
Mima Amatori's Gaze flashed with Disgust as he looked at Mekko's current appearance.
He then turned the Palm he had raised to face him, his Gaze filled with appreciative Radiance. He had just used it to block the Fear Energy Bullet shot at him by the Opponent.
"In comparison, the Physique of Sea Star People, the Martial Arts of the Six Powers, and this incredibly powerful Haki can be said to be High-Grade Strength comparable to Divine Power!"
"Once I obtain a Logia System Devil Fruit, I can also become an Elements Deity like Lord Crocodile!"
Mekko could only sigh in Sorrow upon hearing this.
"Inferior, yet that was the Strength you desired most back then. To obtain the Strength of the Nue, do you remember how many Human lives you sacrificed for Dr. Shouei to conduct Experiments?"
She was one of them too.
"Hehe, who would remember such insignificant Matters~"
Mima Amatori chuckled dismissively.
"Oh, right, I heard you've become Captain Guts's Woman. Congratulations. It seems you are also making Effort to climb in your own Way. So I won't kill you, but could you please also stay far away from me?"
(End of Chapter)
# Chapter 499: Cold Killing Intent!
Mima Amatori's last words were actually well-intentioned, sincere advice.
He didn't want to form grudges with a Captain who held Real Power in the same Department just for a Woman now.
Of course.
He just didn't want to, not that he didn't dare. If Mekko didn't listen to his advice and insisted on obstructing his Operation, then he could only harden his heart and kill her.
No matter what, he must obtain a 'Top Ten' result in this 'Combat Power Competition'!
Compared to this gain, what did offending a CP-Nue Captain matter?
Besides.
He still remembered Vice Admiral Crocodile's phone number.
Moreover, in Mima Amatori's view, that Captain Gus was just a Sea Star Person with limited Aptitude, who only gained Combat Power comparable to a Military Vice Admiral through the Nue's virus enhancement.
Although she was much stronger than his current self, that was probably the extent of her potential in this life.
But he had Infinite Potential!
Therefore, Mima Amatori looked down on Mekko's judgment of people even more; she was just a foolish Woman.
"Mima, I'll be honest with you. I came specifically to fight you this time. If you don't defeat me or kill me, don't even think about proceeding smoothly with the rest of the Selection Trial."
Mekko was expressionless, not caring in the slightest about his extremely harsh words. She had long since seen through his true colors.
At the same time, she saw the Black Blade on her arms and the Black Armor on her back rapidly soften and begin to reshape.
In the blink of an eye, both hands transformed into two twenty-five millimeter caliber Gun Barrels attached with a black Bayonet, while on her shoulders, a ninety-millimeter dark Cannon Barrel appeared.
"Let me show you how much Power the Nue you look down upon possesses!"
Mekko, whose face was half-covered by the Black Armor, roared with a voice full of resolute determination.
Purplish-blue energy radiance rapidly gathered inside the Muzzles and Cannon Barrels. Following a brief, unknown buzzing sound, she resolutely launched a fierce bombardment and firepower coverage towards Mima Amatori's location.
*Bang bang bang bang...*
Large amounts of purplish-blue Energy Bullets pulled out streaks of heart-palpitating streams of Meteors in Mid-air.
"Heh~"
Mima Amatori stomped his right foot fiercely on the Ground, turning into a pink Afterimage and rapidly shot out to the left.
A series of Fear Energy Bullets hit the position he had just been standing, immediately causing continuous cluster Explosions. The surging expanding energy and Blast Wave lifted the Ground up in chunks, shattering it.
And the subsequent bullet clusters still tightly pursued Mima Amatori's Afterimage. It should be known that the Nue's strongest point lies in Mental Power. Mekko had long since skillfully mastered Observation Haki using this Advantage.
However, because Mima Amatori had no Fear towards Mekko, the Perception Effect was somewhat weakened.
Otherwise.
Even if someone was Invisible, as long as they felt Fear, they could still be precisely detected by the Nue and their location pinpointed.
*Swish swish swish*
Mima Amatori displayed his Speed to the fullest, constantly evading the sweeping Energy Bullets and the affecting Explosion and Air Current in the vicinity in a Z-shape.
Although his Observation Haki was slightly inferior compared to Armament Haki, it was sufficient at this stage.
On the other side.
Although the dense energy radiance and Smoke and Dust obscured her Vision, Mekko's Gaze could still precisely follow Mima Amatori's slow movement. At the same time, the black Gun Barrels on both hands continuously maintained suppressing fire.
As for the larger caliber Cannon Barrels on her shoulders, they temporarily ceased fire. Although their Power was great, the consumption of Mental Power was also great.
However, for this Battle, she also had Captain Gus take her to visit several Cities in the Titan World, and there she absorbed large amounts of fear emotions until she was about to reach the upper limit her Will could bear before returning.
Therefore, her current Ammunition was quite sufficient. Even if she kept sweeping fire like this for a day and a night, it would be no problem!
During this period, Mekko received very professional training and combat opinion at CIPHER POL Headquarters, gaining a deeper understanding of the Nue's Advantages and disadvantages.
Just like Mima Amatori said before, although it has a certain Physical Ability amplification effect on people, and at the same time also has the Black Substance that can be hard or sticky and freely shapeshift, providing Attack Methods and defense methods in Melee Combat.
But this kind of melee ability is far inferior compared to the Fear Energy Bullet's Long-Range Bombardment.
Energy Bullets as big as a Bullet have Power comparable to Grenades. Energy Bullets as big as a Tennis Ball are enough to blow up a house. If they were as big as a Cannonball, buildings on a street could all be blown into Ruins.
Coupled with Observation Haki's perception lock-on.
Many Instructors at CIPHER POL Headquarters all believe that the Nue fundamentally does not need to engage in close-quarters melee combat with people. They just need to blow the opponent to death on the way they charge over.
A Kabaneri Warrior in Nue form is a bombing battalion all by themselves, and they can also absorb surrounding Fear on the spot to replenish Ammunition.
Facing the indiscriminate bombardment, how many people can not feel Fear?
Therefore, Zephyr, who was just concurrently appointed as Fleet Admiral of Air Force Headquarters, has already applied to the Command Department. In the future, if anyone else chooses to enhance into the Nue form of Kabaneri Warrior, they will be prioritized for transfer to the Air Force.
At the same time, in the process of dodging back and forth, Mima Amatori gradually closed in on Mekko's Distance. This caused his Killing Intent to condense into terrifying red radiance in his Pupils.
"Shave!"
Stomping his right foot rapidly and repeatedly, so fast that ordinary Human eyes fundamentally cannot capture it, his figure instantly disappeared during the High-Speed Movement, letting this place be covered and submerged by the Fear Energy Bullets that followed closely behind.
This caused Mekko's Pupils to shrink, and a sense of crisis surged into her Heart.
She decisively shot out a long Black Sticky Thread from the center of her back, rapidly pulling herself towards a large tree behind her.
The next moment, a sharp Blade with bright red patterns on its surface sliced past from a distance of about two centimeters from her nose tip.
Seeing this, while maintaining the posture of flying backward, she controlled the Black Cannon Barrel on her left Shoulder, firing a round of Fear Energy Bullet towards the newly appeared Mima Amatori.
"Serpent Breathing, Fifth Form, Winding Long Snake!"
At the critical moment, the latter, using Observation Haki's Perception and the High-Speed Assault possessed by this Sword Technique, dodged past the Energy Bullet, almost scraping his scalp.
At the same time, as he swept his Long Saber horizontally, a large pinkish-white Snake immediately appeared, windingly pursuing towards Mekko's neck from the side.
Although the phenomena produced by these Breathing Styles are Special Effects, they are not without killing power.
Their inherent essence is still strong Sword Wind, which is what Sea Star People believe to be Flying Slash Attack. So once touched by these Special Effects, although they won't be burned to death, electrocuted to death, or bitten to death, they can still be cut to death or stabbed to death.
Fortunately, Mekko also had the Cannon Barrel on her right Shoulder. The Fear Energy Bullet directly collided with the White Snake's opened Gaping Maw.
*Boom!!*
Purplish-blue radiance exploded with a Roar. A ring-shaped mass of white Air Current swept across the entire area. The produced deafening Loud Noise caused the participants within a few kilometers to all look sideways and gaze.
"Serpent Breathing, Second Form, Narrow Head Poison Fang..."
But before the Smoke and Dust completely dispersed, Mima Amatori's voice and figure suddenly appeared behind Mekko, who had fallen to the Ground because she was affected by the Great Explosion.
Don't forget, he had Armament Haki protecting his body!
At the same time, a ferocious White Snake mercilessly bit towards Mekko's neck. He really intended to kill Mekko, a Woman who once deeply loved him and was willing to sacrifice for his Plan.
(End of this chapter)
# Chapter 500: Competition Between Two Worlds!
[Duang!]
A clash of metal loud enough to deafen ordinary people suddenly erupted between the three. Mima Amatori narrowed his eyes, looking at the black and gold twin swords that blocked his blade, and habitually put on a smile.
"You must be Mr. Tengen Uzui, the former Sound Hashira of the 'Demon Slayer World', and now a Jonin of the Sea Ninja Village on Wano Island?"
Ever since he heard that the World Government would semi-forcibly make some Otherworlders participate in this 'Multiverse Combat Power Competition', he had checked a lot of Data/Files on key figures from the 'Demon Slayer World' and 'Titan World' at CIPHER POL Headquarters.
Of course, this was only the Content he could see with his Authority.
But this was enough for Mima Amatori to recognize the appearance of every Hashira immediately and quickly flash through their relevant Intelligence in his mind.
After all, the other party was clearly here with ill intentions.
"Ah~ that's right~"
"I am that Flamboyant Man with three beautiful wives, so I cannot watch you destroy such a beautiful lady."
Tengen Uzui also maintained a Gentleman's Smile.
After joining the Sea Ninja Village, he had already learned about the concept of Celestial Dragons, so he no longer referred to himself as a God, but used 'Man' as a substitute.
In the Court.
Two men, who were both incredibly handsome despite having different Styles, calmly looked at each other across their Blades.
And Mekko didn't just stand there foolishly. She quickly did a backflip and jumped onto a high tree branch, increasing the Distance from Mima Amatori, while silently observing Tengen Uzui's figure.
"That sounds interesting. Jonin Uzui should know that a Selection Trial is being held on this Island, right? You won't let me kill her, but what if she wants to kill me?" Mima Amatori asked with an Expression that seemed puzzled.
At the same time.
The Force they were pressing onto their Blades did not decrease at all. Both were testing the Strength of the other. Soon, they quickly confirmed that their Opponent in front of them had also Enhanced the Total Cell Count of their Body.
"Well~"
"I'm not very interested in saving men."
Tengen Uzui exerted Force with his wrist, forcefully pushing away Mima Amatori's Blade, and looked at Mima Amatori with a confident and arrogant Posture, tilting his Neck back.
"You can continue to fight this lady, but as long as you threaten her life, I will definitely step in to stop you."
Actually, he was one of those who were forced to participate in the Competition. And because he had been a Demon Slayer for half his life, he still had a certain restraint when it came to killing people.
Of course, if the other party was someone who absolutely had to be killed, he wouldn't hesitate, like a Mission Target or something.
Because if he didn't kill them, it would definitely affect the basic life of himself and his three wives, which was the Matter he absolutely would not allow to happen in his Heart.
So Tengen Uzui had already made a Decision.
In this Selection Trial, he would avoid killing people as much as possible while ensuring his own Safety.
Just right.
He happened to see a Woman with a graceful Body and a Face that, although mostly covered by Black Armor, he could still tell with his eyesight was definitely a Beauty, falling into a fatal crisis.
This ignited his 'Heart of Protection'. Without much thought, he stepped in and saved her.
And also found something to do for himself.
"That golden-haired lady with a rather flamboyant Combat Style, I'm a very powerful Ninja, you know. Do you want to hire me as your Guard for this Selection Trial?"
"As for remuneration, just give me one million Berry after it's over~"
Tengen Uzui turned his Head and laughed loudly at Mekko on the tree branch behind him.
"This..."
Mekko on the tree branch hesitated. It wasn't that she couldn't afford the one million Berry.
It was because she had participated in this Competition with the intention of defeating Mima Amatori using the Strength of Nue, or dying at Mima Amatori's hands, to settle the various Grudges of the past.
But now it was clear that she had lost.
So, should she refuse Jonin Uzui's suggestion and continue fighting Mima Amatori, then go to her death?
At this moment, Mekko hesitated.
If she hadn't been saved just now, but had been directly cut down by a single slash, that would have been the end of it. But now that she had just survived the great Fear of death, she really couldn't muster the Courage to face death a second time.
"Okay, I agree..."
"I'm really being underestimated, huh? Since that's the case, then neither of you will live. Stay here!"
Just as Mekko hadn't finished speaking.
Mima Amatori's figure shot out dozens of meters like a Cannonball, appearing before Tengen Uzui in the blink of an eye. The Blood Vessel patterns on his Blade seemed to respond to the Killing Intent in his Heart, emitting a fiery red flowing light.
"Serpent Breathing, Fifth Form, Winding Long Serpent!"
He once again used this Sword Technique from Serpent Breathing, which had the longest charge distance and the fastest Speed.
Immediately.
A White Snake with scales shimmering with fiery red Aura bent its long Body and fiercely lunged towards Tengen Uzui's Face. But the latter laughed loudly.
"Ms. Mekko, my ears heard you agree!"
"Then..."
The next moment, the black and gold twin swords connected by a chain in Tengen Uzui's hand slashed downwards in front of him with incredibly unbelievable Speed. This was a Blade Speed far exceeding his peak in the past.
"Sound Breathing, First Form, Roar!"
From the visual Effect visible to the naked eye, it was like a black and gold Lightning, Accompanied By a thunderous Sonic Boom and Loud Noise, striking the Head of the 'White Snake'.
A violent Gunpowder Explosion also followed.
"Hmph!"
This forced Mima Amatori to use Armament Haki to protect his entire Body and retreat rapidly. In the process, he directly kicked out a Tempest Kick in mid-air.
"Tempest Kick!"
As his long leg trailed an Afterimage across his front, the Air was instantly torn into a vacuum state, forming a crescent-shaped light blue Air Current that flew out horizontally.
"Shave!"
But Tengen Uzui instantly disappeared from his original spot, dodging the Tempest Kick.
It turned out that he had also long since mastered this technique from the Six Powers. There was nothing for it, it was simply too useful. Most people who had the conditions to cultivate the Six Powers would choose it first.
"Sound Breathing, Fourth Form, Resounding Slash Without Interval!"
The next second, when he reappeared in front of Mima Amatori, the special Nichirin Blade in his hand, which would explode upon contact, was already wildly dancing, transforming into a dense Blade Light that enveloped him.
"Serpent Breathing, Third Form, Nest Constriction!"
But Mima Amatori also had Observation Haki. He had already adjusted the Breathing Rhythm within his Body. The Long Saber in his hand, covered with a layer of Kabaneri Heart Membrane, swung out a serpentine curved Blade path.
In an instant.
A large amount of Slashing Trajectories, like a giant white python coiled around his Body, tangled and killed with Tengen Uzui's Blade Net.
[Boom boom boom boom, Clang clang clang clang]
Continuous Explosions mixed with dense Blade collision sounds fiercely clashed, and the surging violent Air Current destroyed the already messy Ground nearby even more thoroughly.
This scene not only stunned Mekko on the distant tree branch but also made the Audience from the four Worlds Blood Boiling.
Especially the people from the Kabaneri World and the Demon Slayer World.
Although some people from the former who recognized Mima Amatori were strange as to why the Son of the Shogun, the Leader of the Hunter Guard, who was rumored to have died back then, would appear in the Sea Star World.
But at this moment, they still loudly cheered him on.
This was the most top-tier Genius from their own World, even though his character was very bad...
In Kongokaku's Shogun Castle, Yotsugawa Ayame and Kurusu, who had recovered their Health, watched silently with complex feelings.
Here on the Sea Star Mainland, at the Zou Air Force Base, Hozumi was huddled in Ikoma's arms, also quietly cheering for her Older Brother.
As for the people from the Demon Slayer World, actually, not many people recognized Tengen Uzui, but after listening to Stella's introduction of him, they also cheered in unison without a word.
At this moment.
Mima Amatori and Tengen Uzui inexplicably became the representative contestants of the two Worlds...
(This chapter is the 500th chapter of this book!!!!)