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**Chapter 1059: Bullet's Terrifying Talent!**
Marine Calendar 1503.
September 18th, 10:43 AM.
Grand Line First Half Sea Area.
An uninhabited desolate island with a land area of nearly 6,000 square kilometers, facing the South Blue direction.
The sky was covered in dark clouds, and gusts of cold wind blew.
Outside the island, the waves surged, repeatedly crashing against the shore.
Inland Center.
Douglas Bullet and Monkey D. Garp stood over a hundred meters apart, their gazes meeting.
The former's eyes were firm, full of battle intent, and his vast aura transformed into a strong wind around his body, causing the black-as-ink Coat of Justice behind him to flutter up and down in the wind.
The latter grinned widely, casually swinging his two thick arms, letting his white-as-snow Coat of Justice rest quietly on his back.
Today.
It was the day of the Challenge Match between the Army Headquarters' Admiral Ghost Shark and the Marine Headquarters' Iron Fist Admiral Garp.
If Bullet won this battle against Garp.
Then he would naturally gain the qualification to challenge Lord Imu.
But if it ended in failure, just like the previous four times.
He would not be allowed to easily challenge Garp again in the future, much less have the qualification to challenge Lord Imu, and he would lose his Shichibukai identity, dutifully serving as a regular Army General.
Of course, that last point was only known to Lord Imu and Bullet.
Garp, on the other hand, didn't accept the challenge without compensation.
Every time he accepted Bullet's challenge, regardless of win or loss, he would first receive ten million berries.
Not much, but not little either.
If he lost, there was no punishment. If he won, he would obtain military merit points sufficient to exchange for a Legendary Secret Treasure.
So, Garp had earned quite a bit from Bullet over these four years.
Of course, Bullet didn't necessarily lose out either.
The full-strength battle with Garp once a year brought him comprehensive gains.
At the same time.
Although this Challenge Match would not be broadcast publicly, the higher-ups within the World Government could all receive the live broadcast feed from a dedicated channel.
The Five Elders.
Commander Figarland Garling of the Holy Knights.
Kong of the Command Department, Zephyr, Marshal of the Military and Political Department and Air Force Headquarters, and Tsuru of the Staff Department.
Raimon, Army Marshal, and Sengoku, Fleet Admiral.
Dragon of the Ministry of Police Affairs, and Magellan of Impel Down.
The newly promoted Cipher Pol Officer Redfield, who was currently pursuing the Nika Fruit elsewhere.
The Sea Ninja Village's Second Sea Shadow Tengen Uzui, the Wood Shadow Hashirama Senju, and the Hokage Madara Uchiha.
Mihawk, Head of the Yudao Pavilion, and Yejian Tsukahara, Vice Head.
And the Admirals of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
It was just a pity that the other current Admirals seemed to be busy with their own matters.
Sakazuki was cultivating Dragon Pulse Power in Loulan in the Ninja World.
Kuzan, upon returning to the World, merely reported to Sengoku before heading directly to the Ice Continent in the North Blue.
According to Issho, who was still an Admiral Candidate, Kuzan seemed to have gone to find Tatsumi.
That Tatsumi, one of the Super Dangerous Beasts from the Imperial Arms World.
On the Air Force side, Borsalino and Enel were ordered to investigate other planets within the galaxy together.
Kaido was stationed at the Moon Base, guarding the World's first defense line in the universe.
Shiki continued to stay in the Zero Magic World, which was already in tatters, ready to advance into the Nuclear World on the other side of The Gate at any time.
Of course, Kaido and Shiki could still watch this live broadcast.
In addition.
Shen He overhead Wano Island, Hong Lian and the Nine-Tails on Nine-Tails Island.
Heimalin in the Black Ice Palace, which was shrouded by a giant bubble beneath the deep sea.
As well as the Tailed Beasts in various locations across the World, were all given permission to watch this battle within their own territory.
It could be said that although there were not tens of thousands of audience members, the audience present were all powerhouses.
And Im, who was in the Imperial Arms World.
Was also with Stussy, Historia, and Esdeath.
And the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, Akame, Kurome, and Mikasa around them.
As well as Tsunade and others who had just returned from Wano Island, sitting on chairs placed on the lawn.
Through the Den Den Mushi projected onto the large screen in mid-air, they quietly awaited the upcoming spectacular battle between the two Military Admirals.
Of course, among those present who could sit and watch, there were only him and the two Heavenly Empresses.
"The body size difference between these two Admirals is too great, isn't it?!" Historia looked at the two people on the screen who were in a standoff, surprised.
However, it wasn't that she didn't recognize them.
It was just that this was the first time she saw them standing so close, making the visual difference in body size very obvious.
After all, one was over five meters tall, and the other was two and a half meters.
Coupled with Bullet's very burly physique, he was like a robust Little Giant.
Of course, this also had to do with the fact that she hadn't paid attention to their previous challenge matches at all.
At that time, her mind was completely focused on practicing tennis desperately, hoping to gain Lord Imu's favor and quickly lift the Forced Labor Sanction on the Eldians.
"Being big isn't useful. The Iron Fist Admiral Garp won all four previous battles." Esdeath said with a smile, looking at Historia on the other side from across Lord Imu.
She was wearing a luxurious Heavenly Phoenix Hundred Birds Skirt, crossing her legs charmingly, exposing her incredibly beautiful snow-white long legs to the air, her gaze subtly lingering on Lord Imu's face.
She knew that her actions in the Ninja World before had displeased this supreme man.
So, during the days she was confined to the Ark, she sacrificed a portion of her cultivation time and wholeheartedly served him well.
Honestly, the fatigue level of that process was not much different from staying in the Star Pressure Palace for a day.
He was truly too amazing, that endurance, that impact...
"Lord Imu, do you think Admiral Ghost Shark can win this time?" Historia nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite, then looked at Lord Imu with her beautiful eyes and asked softly.
Im's expression was calm.
But in his heart, he was thinking to himself that he couldn't say for sure either.
Garp's strength was indeed powerful, but if his Haki couldn't make a further breakthrough, it was already considered to have reached its upper limit.
Next, he would either stagnate, or start accepting the fact of regression.
Or find another path and cultivate a different power system.
As for Bullet, he was only twenty-six years old this year, and coupled with his terrifying body talent, it could be said that he was still in the rising phase.
After all, strength wasn't just about Haki; physique was also an important part.
In this regard, Garp was definitely inferior to Bullet.
Furthermore, Bullet's Haki was not weak either.
Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, Observation Haki, he possessed all three types, and they had all reached a very high level, with various techniques mastered very proficiently.
Objectively speaking, it was only a matter of time before Bullet surpassed Garp.
This was even under the premise that he ate a Devil Fruit that wasn't suitable for him.
If he had eaten a Zoan-type Devil Fruit instead, Bullet might not have lost so decisively in the previous four challenge matches.
"If Garp hasn't reached that step, Bullet has a good chance of winning." Im replied indifferently.
At the same time.
He was thinking, could he find a method to take out the Combine-Combine Fruit from Bullet's body while ensuring Bullet didn't die?
Then, whether to eat another Devil Fruit or choose to be a non-ability user.
He would let Bullet choose for himself.
However, there was also a problem with this.
If Bullet really ate a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit again, to what extent would his strength surge?
Im wasn't worried about being surpassed himself, but he was worried about Sakazuki.
This was the future Army Marshal in his heart.
If his strength was truly surpassed by Bullet, it would be troublesome...
Soon, ten minutes passed in a flash.
It was eleven o'clock sharp, and the battle between Bullet and Garp was about to begin!
(Author's note: In the future, should I give Bullet a different Fruit?)
***
(End of this chapter)
Marine Calendar 1503.
September 18th, 10:43 AM.
Grand Line First Half Sea Area.
An uninhabited desolate island with a land area of nearly 6,000 square kilometers, facing the South Blue direction.
The sky was covered in dark clouds, and gusts of cold wind blew.
Outside the island, the waves surged, repeatedly crashing against the shore.
Inland Center.
Douglas Bullet and Monkey D. Garp stood over a hundred meters apart, their gazes meeting.
The former's eyes were firm, full of battle intent, and his vast aura transformed into a strong wind around his body, causing the black-as-ink Coat of Justice behind him to flutter up and down in the wind.
The latter grinned widely, casually swinging his two thick arms, letting his white-as-snow Coat of Justice rest quietly on his back.
Today.
It was the day of the Challenge Match between the Army Headquarters' Admiral Ghost Shark and the Marine Headquarters' Iron Fist Admiral Garp.
If Bullet won this battle against Garp.
Then he would naturally gain the qualification to challenge Lord Imu.
But if it ended in failure, just like the previous four times.
He would not be allowed to easily challenge Garp again in the future, much less have the qualification to challenge Lord Imu, and he would lose his Shichibukai identity, dutifully serving as a regular Army General.
Of course, that last point was only known to Lord Imu and Bullet.
Garp, on the other hand, didn't accept the challenge without compensation.
Every time he accepted Bullet's challenge, regardless of win or loss, he would first receive ten million berries.
Not much, but not little either.
If he lost, there was no punishment. If he won, he would obtain military merit points sufficient to exchange for a Legendary Secret Treasure.
So, Garp had earned quite a bit from Bullet over these four years.
Of course, Bullet didn't necessarily lose out either.
The full-strength battle with Garp once a year brought him comprehensive gains.
At the same time.
Although this Challenge Match would not be broadcast publicly, the higher-ups within the World Government could all receive the live broadcast feed from a dedicated channel.
The Five Elders.
Commander Figarland Garling of the Holy Knights.
Kong of the Command Department, Zephyr, Marshal of the Military and Political Department and Air Force Headquarters, and Tsuru of the Staff Department.
Raimon, Army Marshal, and Sengoku, Fleet Admiral.
Dragon of the Ministry of Police Affairs, and Magellan of Impel Down.
The newly promoted Cipher Pol Officer Redfield, who was currently pursuing the Nika Fruit elsewhere.
The Sea Ninja Village's Second Sea Shadow Tengen Uzui, the Wood Shadow Hashirama Senju, and the Hokage Madara Uchiha.
Mihawk, Head of the Yudao Pavilion, and Yejian Tsukahara, Vice Head.
And the Admirals of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
It was just a pity that the other current Admirals seemed to be busy with their own matters.
Sakazuki was cultivating Dragon Pulse Power in Loulan in the Ninja World.
Kuzan, upon returning to the World, merely reported to Sengoku before heading directly to the Ice Continent in the North Blue.
According to Issho, who was still an Admiral Candidate, Kuzan seemed to have gone to find Tatsumi.
That Tatsumi, one of the Super Dangerous Beasts from the Imperial Arms World.
On the Air Force side, Borsalino and Enel were ordered to investigate other planets within the galaxy together.
Kaido was stationed at the Moon Base, guarding the World's first defense line in the universe.
Shiki continued to stay in the Zero Magic World, which was already in tatters, ready to advance into the Nuclear World on the other side of The Gate at any time.
Of course, Kaido and Shiki could still watch this live broadcast.
In addition.
Shen He overhead Wano Island, Hong Lian and the Nine-Tails on Nine-Tails Island.
Heimalin in the Black Ice Palace, which was shrouded by a giant bubble beneath the deep sea.
As well as the Tailed Beasts in various locations across the World, were all given permission to watch this battle within their own territory.
It could be said that although there were not tens of thousands of audience members, the audience present were all powerhouses.
And Im, who was in the Imperial Arms World.
Was also with Stussy, Historia, and Esdeath.
And the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, Akame, Kurome, and Mikasa around them.
As well as Tsunade and others who had just returned from Wano Island, sitting on chairs placed on the lawn.
Through the Den Den Mushi projected onto the large screen in mid-air, they quietly awaited the upcoming spectacular battle between the two Military Admirals.
Of course, among those present who could sit and watch, there were only him and the two Heavenly Empresses.
"The body size difference between these two Admirals is too great, isn't it?!" Historia looked at the two people on the screen who were in a standoff, surprised.
However, it wasn't that she didn't recognize them.
It was just that this was the first time she saw them standing so close, making the visual difference in body size very obvious.
After all, one was over five meters tall, and the other was two and a half meters.
Coupled with Bullet's very burly physique, he was like a robust Little Giant.
Of course, this also had to do with the fact that she hadn't paid attention to their previous challenge matches at all.
At that time, her mind was completely focused on practicing tennis desperately, hoping to gain Lord Imu's favor and quickly lift the Forced Labor Sanction on the Eldians.
"Being big isn't useful. The Iron Fist Admiral Garp won all four previous battles." Esdeath said with a smile, looking at Historia on the other side from across Lord Imu.
She was wearing a luxurious Heavenly Phoenix Hundred Birds Skirt, crossing her legs charmingly, exposing her incredibly beautiful snow-white long legs to the air, her gaze subtly lingering on Lord Imu's face.
She knew that her actions in the Ninja World before had displeased this supreme man.
So, during the days she was confined to the Ark, she sacrificed a portion of her cultivation time and wholeheartedly served him well.
Honestly, the fatigue level of that process was not much different from staying in the Star Pressure Palace for a day.
He was truly too amazing, that endurance, that impact...
"Lord Imu, do you think Admiral Ghost Shark can win this time?" Historia nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite, then looked at Lord Imu with her beautiful eyes and asked softly.
Im's expression was calm.
But in his heart, he was thinking to himself that he couldn't say for sure either.
Garp's strength was indeed powerful, but if his Haki couldn't make a further breakthrough, it was already considered to have reached its upper limit.
Next, he would either stagnate, or start accepting the fact of regression.
Or find another path and cultivate a different power system.
As for Bullet, he was only twenty-six years old this year, and coupled with his terrifying body talent, it could be said that he was still in the rising phase.
After all, strength wasn't just about Haki; physique was also an important part.
In this regard, Garp was definitely inferior to Bullet.
Furthermore, Bullet's Haki was not weak either.
Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, Observation Haki, he possessed all three types, and they had all reached a very high level, with various techniques mastered very proficiently.
Objectively speaking, it was only a matter of time before Bullet surpassed Garp.
This was even under the premise that he ate a Devil Fruit that wasn't suitable for him.
If he had eaten a Zoan-type Devil Fruit instead, Bullet might not have lost so decisively in the previous four challenge matches.
"If Garp hasn't reached that step, Bullet has a good chance of winning." Im replied indifferently.
At the same time.
He was thinking, could he find a method to take out the Combine-Combine Fruit from Bullet's body while ensuring Bullet didn't die?
Then, whether to eat another Devil Fruit or choose to be a non-ability user.
He would let Bullet choose for himself.
However, there was also a problem with this.
If Bullet really ate a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit again, to what extent would his strength surge?
Im wasn't worried about being surpassed himself, but he was worried about Sakazuki.
This was the future Army Marshal in his heart.
If his strength was truly surpassed by Bullet, it would be troublesome...
Soon, ten minutes passed in a flash.
It was eleven o'clock sharp, and the battle between Bullet and Garp was about to begin!
(Author's note: In the future, should I give Bullet a different Fruit?)
***
(End of this chapter)
