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Chapter 492: Yasnaya Island!
The World Government's Military has quieted down, but that doesn't mean the changes in the outside world have also stopped.
Regarding the Demon Slayer World.
Every day, tens of thousands of Laborers from various countries pour into the 'Bongja Peninsula' to queue and wait to enter the 'Medium Star Gate'. There are also over a million Laborers who, under the Guidance of Official at all levels of the Construction Department, have begun laying railways across the Eurasian Continent.
At the same time, hundreds of thousands of 'Bongja people' have formed large and small organizations and troops, engaging in fierce, desperate resistance against the Marine Troops led by Aokiji and Cipher Pol.
Every day, thousands, or even tens of thousands of lives are Slaughtered in batches.
In this process filled with Screams, blood, and Despair, Kuzan's Personality gradually matured. He began to realize what a Stance truly meant!
Between Civilizations.
A Soldier's Justice is to firmly stand on their own side's Stance and fight for their own side's Interests!
Kuzan knew that if these Otherworlders weren't used as Laborers, then the native Sea Star Person would need to be called upon to do this hard work. Therefore, he could only expressionlessly leave these 'Bongja people' who were armed with Firearms and resisting fiercely Frozen.
Regarding the Titan World.
With the withdrawal of the Army Unit, although the sound of gunfire and Cannon Fire was gone, the Order of the entire Society did not improve because of this. Instead, it became even more Chaos and cruel.
Robbery, killing, rape, forcing entry into homes, and any other heinous violent acts were seen everywhere.
Banknotes were completely useless.
Because people only believed in the Blade and Gun in their hands. Those with Strength cheered loudly.
They felt that all of this was too wonderful. They could do whatever they wanted and have whatever they desired. Was there any life more Freedom than this?
As for those without Strength, they only felt that they were in a Living Hell.
They could only fall in a Pool of Blood, watching their wives and daughters being dragged out with continuous Screams. They could only look up at the Sky filled with Black Smoke before dying, wailing in Despair, and then turning into cold Corpse.
This is the Titan World now and for the next twenty years!
Regarding the Sea Star World.
As the saying goes, people's joys and sorrows are not shared.
Although the Citizens of the Affiliated Countries knew about the tragic matters happening in the Titan World and the Demon Slayer World, no one stood up to accuse the World Government of being cruel and merciless.
Some kind-hearted people chose to shift their Gaze and directly ignore it, while most people were more concerned about the Selection Trial for the 'Myriad Worlds Top 100 Combat Power Tournament' that was about to be held in the Four Seas.
In recent months, a large number of people residing in a certain country or Island in the 'Grand Line' have been traveling on the Flamingo Shipping Company's Steel Cruise Ships, continuously pouring into the East Blue, South Blue, West Blue, and North Blue through the Calm Belt on both sides.
Of course.
Some wealthy Nobles preferred to choose traveling by Airship, flying over from a High Altitude of over seven thousand meters.
To be honest, it wasn't actually necessary to specifically go to the Four Seas.
Because after the Selection Trial began, it would be impossible for them to approach the competition Island at a close distance. They would still need to watch through a Transponder Snail's Live Broadcast.
But these people just felt that by personally going to the East Blue and temporarily staying near the competition Island, they could feel a stronger sense of participation and atmosphere.
Perhaps there might even be a chance to come into contact with the winning contestants?
"That's Yasnaya Island, huh? It looks quite large!"
On a small-sized Seaship, four Young People were standing on the Deck, looking out at the lush green Island in the distance with Telescope they had bought beforehand.
However, moored near that Island were five or six Marine Warship and more than ten construction ships that were currently withdrawing.
"Yes, Yasnaya Island. The Original Copy was a medium-sized uninhabited Island, which was later chosen by the World Government as the Selection Trial venue for the East Blue side. It should have just finished Renovation."
The more experienced Edmond answered Aramis with his hoarse voice that sounded like a leak.
Aramis, holding a Red Wine bottle with half left, let out a burp full of Alcohol Scent. He Scanned the dozens of Seaship on the surrounding Sea Surface that were also observing the Island's Environment.
"There are quite a few people participating. I wonder how many Expert this Selection Trial has attracted. Is it possible there are over a thousand?"
"Tsk—"
At this moment, Sherlock, who had a tall build and bulging Muscle, snorted, "Didn't William say before that there would be at least ten thousand? That's why he told us not to participate!"
"Indeed, among the ten thousand people, only one hundred can go to the Grand Line to participate in the one-on-one Top 100 Competition. It's really too dangerous."
Edmond said in a mature and steady deep voice.
Everyone knew that people would die in the 'Combat Power Competition'. Participants needed to sign a life and death contract when registering. Therefore, this point alone had already scared away many cowards and those lacking confidence.
Despite this, nearly ten thousand people still chose to participate in the Selection Trial!
"Hehehe, actually, I think, with William's Strength, even if we participated, he should be able to protect us and help us pass successfully, right?"
Aramis looked at the black-clothed young man, who had been silent all along, and teased him half-seriously, half-jokingly.
The various Reward for the 'Top 100' were simply too great a Temptation.
"Very difficult."
William put down his Telescope, his cold Gaze looking towards Aramis. He said expressionlessly, "If this Selection Trial was limited to only East Blue Person participating, then with my Ability, it would indeed be possible."
"But you also know that among the participants, there are many Expert from the Grand Line. Among them, there must be people who have already mastered Haki. Once I encounter them, I don't even have the confidence to handle it myself, let alone protect you."
After hearing this, Aramis also knew that what the other party said made sense. Immediately, he could only gloomily tilt his head back and start pouring the Liquid down.
"Don't be too disappointed, kid. Didn't William say before that once our Strength reaches a certain level, we can definitely participate in the next 'Combat Power Competition'?"
Edmond patted the other party's Shoulder and comforted him.
Sherlock also laughed loudly, "That's right. As long as William successfully becomes a 'Top 100 contestant', he can bring us more Resources, such as Martial Arts, Haki, or even Devil Fruit, or perhaps good things from the Otherworld!"
The Seaship under their feet was circling around Yasnaya Island. As for William, he was seriously observing every corner of the Island.
He found that this Island not only had the Jungle of the Original Copy, but also other Environment that were specially renovated. It contained Town, Desert, River, and it wasn't ruled out that there were also swamps.
According to the competition Rules published in the Newspaper, all contestants would be equally divided into four large groups based on the number of people. Then, every three days, they would successively land on the Island to conduct the Selection Trial.
Finally, the four hundred people who won from each large group would have a fifth round to determine the final one hundred 'Top 100 Competition contestants'.
"It really is an extremely cruel battle royale style competition system. Is this to make us adapt to the atmosphere of the Otherworld War in advance?"
Just as William was murmuring in a low voice, Sherlock, who was standing behind him like a bodyguard, suddenly spoke up and asked him.
"Actually, there's a question I've always wanted to ask you."
William turned his head in surprise, "Tell me."
Sherlock took a Deep Breathing, and said, "Actually, if we want to become Strong and participate in the Otherworld, we could just join the Army directly, right? That way, we wouldn't have to participate in such a dangerous competition."
"Moreover, with your Ability, William, wouldn't both the Marines and the Army be competing to get you?"
William fell silent, letting the Sea Breeze blow on his face. The other three all focused their Gaze on him, waiting for his answer.
A moment later.
William was heard looking at the Marine Warship in the distance and saying.
"People like me aren't very suitable for a place like the Army. I'm more suited for a life of Darkness where I pursue personal Interests amidst deceit, trickery, and killing. So, I just need that 'Star Gate Pass'..."
(End of this chapter)
The World Government's Military has quieted down, but that doesn't mean the changes in the outside world have also stopped.
Regarding the Demon Slayer World.
Every day, tens of thousands of Laborers from various countries pour into the 'Bongja Peninsula' to queue and wait to enter the 'Medium Star Gate'. There are also over a million Laborers who, under the Guidance of Official at all levels of the Construction Department, have begun laying railways across the Eurasian Continent.
At the same time, hundreds of thousands of 'Bongja people' have formed large and small organizations and troops, engaging in fierce, desperate resistance against the Marine Troops led by Aokiji and Cipher Pol.
Every day, thousands, or even tens of thousands of lives are Slaughtered in batches.
In this process filled with Screams, blood, and Despair, Kuzan's Personality gradually matured. He began to realize what a Stance truly meant!
Between Civilizations.
A Soldier's Justice is to firmly stand on their own side's Stance and fight for their own side's Interests!
Kuzan knew that if these Otherworlders weren't used as Laborers, then the native Sea Star Person would need to be called upon to do this hard work. Therefore, he could only expressionlessly leave these 'Bongja people' who were armed with Firearms and resisting fiercely Frozen.
Regarding the Titan World.
With the withdrawal of the Army Unit, although the sound of gunfire and Cannon Fire was gone, the Order of the entire Society did not improve because of this. Instead, it became even more Chaos and cruel.
Robbery, killing, rape, forcing entry into homes, and any other heinous violent acts were seen everywhere.
Banknotes were completely useless.
Because people only believed in the Blade and Gun in their hands. Those with Strength cheered loudly.
They felt that all of this was too wonderful. They could do whatever they wanted and have whatever they desired. Was there any life more Freedom than this?
As for those without Strength, they only felt that they were in a Living Hell.
They could only fall in a Pool of Blood, watching their wives and daughters being dragged out with continuous Screams. They could only look up at the Sky filled with Black Smoke before dying, wailing in Despair, and then turning into cold Corpse.
This is the Titan World now and for the next twenty years!
Regarding the Sea Star World.
As the saying goes, people's joys and sorrows are not shared.
Although the Citizens of the Affiliated Countries knew about the tragic matters happening in the Titan World and the Demon Slayer World, no one stood up to accuse the World Government of being cruel and merciless.
Some kind-hearted people chose to shift their Gaze and directly ignore it, while most people were more concerned about the Selection Trial for the 'Myriad Worlds Top 100 Combat Power Tournament' that was about to be held in the Four Seas.
In recent months, a large number of people residing in a certain country or Island in the 'Grand Line' have been traveling on the Flamingo Shipping Company's Steel Cruise Ships, continuously pouring into the East Blue, South Blue, West Blue, and North Blue through the Calm Belt on both sides.
Of course.
Some wealthy Nobles preferred to choose traveling by Airship, flying over from a High Altitude of over seven thousand meters.
To be honest, it wasn't actually necessary to specifically go to the Four Seas.
Because after the Selection Trial began, it would be impossible for them to approach the competition Island at a close distance. They would still need to watch through a Transponder Snail's Live Broadcast.
But these people just felt that by personally going to the East Blue and temporarily staying near the competition Island, they could feel a stronger sense of participation and atmosphere.
Perhaps there might even be a chance to come into contact with the winning contestants?
"That's Yasnaya Island, huh? It looks quite large!"
On a small-sized Seaship, four Young People were standing on the Deck, looking out at the lush green Island in the distance with Telescope they had bought beforehand.
However, moored near that Island were five or six Marine Warship and more than ten construction ships that were currently withdrawing.
"Yes, Yasnaya Island. The Original Copy was a medium-sized uninhabited Island, which was later chosen by the World Government as the Selection Trial venue for the East Blue side. It should have just finished Renovation."
The more experienced Edmond answered Aramis with his hoarse voice that sounded like a leak.
Aramis, holding a Red Wine bottle with half left, let out a burp full of Alcohol Scent. He Scanned the dozens of Seaship on the surrounding Sea Surface that were also observing the Island's Environment.
"There are quite a few people participating. I wonder how many Expert this Selection Trial has attracted. Is it possible there are over a thousand?"
"Tsk—"
At this moment, Sherlock, who had a tall build and bulging Muscle, snorted, "Didn't William say before that there would be at least ten thousand? That's why he told us not to participate!"
"Indeed, among the ten thousand people, only one hundred can go to the Grand Line to participate in the one-on-one Top 100 Competition. It's really too dangerous."
Edmond said in a mature and steady deep voice.
Everyone knew that people would die in the 'Combat Power Competition'. Participants needed to sign a life and death contract when registering. Therefore, this point alone had already scared away many cowards and those lacking confidence.
Despite this, nearly ten thousand people still chose to participate in the Selection Trial!
"Hehehe, actually, I think, with William's Strength, even if we participated, he should be able to protect us and help us pass successfully, right?"
Aramis looked at the black-clothed young man, who had been silent all along, and teased him half-seriously, half-jokingly.
The various Reward for the 'Top 100' were simply too great a Temptation.
"Very difficult."
William put down his Telescope, his cold Gaze looking towards Aramis. He said expressionlessly, "If this Selection Trial was limited to only East Blue Person participating, then with my Ability, it would indeed be possible."
"But you also know that among the participants, there are many Expert from the Grand Line. Among them, there must be people who have already mastered Haki. Once I encounter them, I don't even have the confidence to handle it myself, let alone protect you."
After hearing this, Aramis also knew that what the other party said made sense. Immediately, he could only gloomily tilt his head back and start pouring the Liquid down.
"Don't be too disappointed, kid. Didn't William say before that once our Strength reaches a certain level, we can definitely participate in the next 'Combat Power Competition'?"
Edmond patted the other party's Shoulder and comforted him.
Sherlock also laughed loudly, "That's right. As long as William successfully becomes a 'Top 100 contestant', he can bring us more Resources, such as Martial Arts, Haki, or even Devil Fruit, or perhaps good things from the Otherworld!"
The Seaship under their feet was circling around Yasnaya Island. As for William, he was seriously observing every corner of the Island.
He found that this Island not only had the Jungle of the Original Copy, but also other Environment that were specially renovated. It contained Town, Desert, River, and it wasn't ruled out that there were also swamps.
According to the competition Rules published in the Newspaper, all contestants would be equally divided into four large groups based on the number of people. Then, every three days, they would successively land on the Island to conduct the Selection Trial.
Finally, the four hundred people who won from each large group would have a fifth round to determine the final one hundred 'Top 100 Competition contestants'.
"It really is an extremely cruel battle royale style competition system. Is this to make us adapt to the atmosphere of the Otherworld War in advance?"
Just as William was murmuring in a low voice, Sherlock, who was standing behind him like a bodyguard, suddenly spoke up and asked him.
"Actually, there's a question I've always wanted to ask you."
William turned his head in surprise, "Tell me."
Sherlock took a Deep Breathing, and said, "Actually, if we want to become Strong and participate in the Otherworld, we could just join the Army directly, right? That way, we wouldn't have to participate in such a dangerous competition."
"Moreover, with your Ability, William, wouldn't both the Marines and the Army be competing to get you?"
William fell silent, letting the Sea Breeze blow on his face. The other three all focused their Gaze on him, waiting for his answer.
A moment later.
William was heard looking at the Marine Warship in the distance and saying.
"People like me aren't very suitable for a place like the Army. I'm more suited for a life of Darkness where I pursue personal Interests amidst deceit, trickery, and killing. So, I just need that 'Star Gate Pass'..."
(End of this chapter)
