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Chapter 518: You Are Actually Weaklings!
As the first match between Squad 1 and Squad 2 began, more and more of the internal situation on 'Ice-Fire Island' was revealed to everyone.
The Audience could control the Viewpoint on the Virtual Screen by operating the keyboard on the back of the Visual Den Den Mushi. They could either lock onto a single person or split the view of ten people into smaller Screen Feeds to display simultaneously.
It must be said, Transponder Snails are truly miraculous Creatures in the Sea Star World that couldn't be more 'black'. The key is that they only need grass and leaves to survive.
At this moment.
Squad 12, composed of five 'Hashira' from the 'Demon Slayer Corps', like most people, locked their Viewpoint onto Squad 2, especially Chew, who was a member of the Fish-Man Tribe.
They were seen arriving inside the Ice Castle on Iceberg's side, bringing only their Weapons and items as per the Rules.
The space inside was very large, and the Ground and Walls were all made of Ice, making them appear somewhat translucent and sparkling.
However, Chew and the others' Attention was focused on the five Iron Plating Boxes placed on the Ground, and the five Transponder Snails dressed in Winter Clothes sitting on top of the Boxes.
"Food, Freshwater, Medicine, Clothing, Map."
Kyojuro Rengoku read out the text on the Boxes via the Screen Feed, then said, "So that's it. This Castle is essentially a supply station?"
"Mm."
Giyu Tomioka nodded, "According to the Rules, opposing Members are not allowed to attack or enter the Castle, so it's the only Safe Zone on the Island. Although there are also small amounts of Food, Freshwater, and Medicine in the Gun Turrets, they are allowed to be attacked and invaded."
"However, each Gun Turret has a self-destruct button inside. As long as the opposing side successfully enters and presses the button, it's equivalent to destroying the Gun Turret."
Muichiro Tokito smiled gently. Ever since his Memory recovered, he particularly liked to Smile, and his interactions with others were refreshing.
"That's a very good Rule. After all, not everyone has the Ability to destroy those Metal Gun Turrets that are over ten meters tall. Moreover, the main body of the Cannon is hidden inside the top of the tower, so it's not easy to directly take out the Cannon itself."
Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and others nodded in agreement.
After all, Destruction Power has never been the sole standard for Strength. It depends on a person's comprehensive Ability/Skill in all aspects. Someone who can destroy a Gun Turret could very well be defeated by someone who cannot.
For example, Hashira like them, when it comes to Destruction Power, are truly not as good as some of the former Twelve Kizuki, but they still have ways to Decapitation them into ash.
Clearly, the World Government Understands this point, which is why they set up such a 'self-destruct button'.
Soon.
In the Screen Feed, Squad 1 and Squad 2 began their Operation. Their choices were practically identical: spreading out the five people within their Squad.
One person was responsible for each of the three Main Roads and the Jungles on both sides.
Because although the area of 'Ice-Fire Island' is far from being as large as the previous 'Selection Trial Island', it is still comparable to a City.
If the Jungles are unguarded, the opposing side could very likely bypass from here to get behind them and first take out the Gun Turrets in the rear. However, honestly, without Observation Haki, it's not realistic for one person to guard the entire Forest.
But no matter what, someone still has to be sent.
"What do you think?"
In Squad 5, Yasopp looked at Benn Beckman. Although the two had only recently met and came from different Sea Areas, they inexplicably got along well.
Meanwhile, Arlong sat to the side, bruised and swollen, enduring Krieg's mocking Gaze. No matter how he gritted his teeth or clenched his webbed fists tightly, he didn't dare to cause any trouble.
Because he was still thinking of becoming one of the Top 100 and showcasing the excellent bloodline of the Fish-Man Tribe.
Also, he really couldn't defeat this Human named Benn Beckman. It was truly infuriating!
"Actually, we could completely abandon one side of the Jungle and have two people team up to first take out one of the opposing Members guarding the Jungle, or a Member on one of the opposing Main Roads, ensuring a local advantage in numbers."
"Compared to dismantling towers, targeting people is easier. However, in the end, you need someone with strong Perception Ability."
Benn Beckman spoke his thoughts while thinking.
He found the 'Ice-Fire Island' organized by the World Government to be very interesting. Powerhouses have their way of playing, and weaklings also have their way of playing. The latter can actually completely avoid directly confronting the former.
Even if a Strong team of five groups up to push one Main Road forcefully, a weak team can split up to push the Gun Turrets on the other two paths.
However, if the Power Difference between the two sides is too large, then there's nothing more to say. After all, this isn't a real game; there's no such thing as balance.
It's enough just to save the lives of the weaklings. How could they further pursue so-called fairness?
Yasopp smiled, "I can be responsible for that."
Although his Observation Haki had only recently undergone Awakening, its range was not small. At least perceiving a section of the Jungle would definitely not be a problem.
Benn Beckman nodded, "Mm, when the time comes, you'll join the Operation with me."
"Then the three of us will be responsible for guarding the Gun Turrets on the Main Roads?" Mekko said softly.
"Correct."
Benn Beckman looked at Mekko, Krieg, and Arlong. Ignoring Arlong's sour Expression, he naturally gave Orders.
"Mekko, you not only have Observation Haki, but also possess the 'Fear Energy Bullet', a Technique with great Power. You'll be responsible for the middle Main Road and see if you can directly destroy the opposing side's Gun Turret."
"Okay!"
Mekko had no Opinion. She was used to following Orders and was too lazy to be a Leader.
Furthermore, although Benn Beckman had not yet left the South Blue and hadn't experienced those adventures and Combat, through self-realization, he had already mastered the basic application of Armament Haki, which is Coating.
Coupled with his Body Talent, he was far Stronger than Krieg. The latter's so-called Monstrous Strength was only considered average in the former's eyes.
As for other things, like Combat Talent, Tactics Wisdom, and so on, that goes without saying.
"Krieg, and Arlong, you two are responsible for the upper and lower paths. Remember, just guard the very first Gun Turret in front. Even if the opposing Members bypass you and destroy the Gun Turrets in the rear, don't worry about it."
"Because once you choose to leave and rush to the Gun Turrets behind, the opposing Members confronting you can completely destroy the first Gun Turret as well."
Benn Beckman truly didn't trust these two's Wisdom, so he could only break down these simple principles and explain them.
Or rather.
He didn't have much confidence in the Wisdom of most people in the World.
"Hmph, just directly kill the opposing Members!"
Arlong snorted coldly. However, his appearance and tone highlighted a hint of stubbornness.
Although Krieg didn't speak, his Expression showed he also somewhat agreed with Arlong's words. Benn Beckman didn't refute, smiling, "If you really have that Ability/Skill, you can do that, just don't get killed by the other side."
"That's right."
Yasopp also spoke up, showing no mercy to the two of them.
"These four hundred people now are all Powerhouses who stood out from tens of thousands of Experts. There are many Devil Fruit Users and Haki masters among them. The two of you are actually considered weaklings!"
(End of Chapter)
As the first match between Squad 1 and Squad 2 began, more and more of the internal situation on 'Ice-Fire Island' was revealed to everyone.
The Audience could control the Viewpoint on the Virtual Screen by operating the keyboard on the back of the Visual Den Den Mushi. They could either lock onto a single person or split the view of ten people into smaller Screen Feeds to display simultaneously.
It must be said, Transponder Snails are truly miraculous Creatures in the Sea Star World that couldn't be more 'black'. The key is that they only need grass and leaves to survive.
At this moment.
Squad 12, composed of five 'Hashira' from the 'Demon Slayer Corps', like most people, locked their Viewpoint onto Squad 2, especially Chew, who was a member of the Fish-Man Tribe.
They were seen arriving inside the Ice Castle on Iceberg's side, bringing only their Weapons and items as per the Rules.
The space inside was very large, and the Ground and Walls were all made of Ice, making them appear somewhat translucent and sparkling.
However, Chew and the others' Attention was focused on the five Iron Plating Boxes placed on the Ground, and the five Transponder Snails dressed in Winter Clothes sitting on top of the Boxes.
"Food, Freshwater, Medicine, Clothing, Map."
Kyojuro Rengoku read out the text on the Boxes via the Screen Feed, then said, "So that's it. This Castle is essentially a supply station?"
"Mm."
Giyu Tomioka nodded, "According to the Rules, opposing Members are not allowed to attack or enter the Castle, so it's the only Safe Zone on the Island. Although there are also small amounts of Food, Freshwater, and Medicine in the Gun Turrets, they are allowed to be attacked and invaded."
"However, each Gun Turret has a self-destruct button inside. As long as the opposing side successfully enters and presses the button, it's equivalent to destroying the Gun Turret."
Muichiro Tokito smiled gently. Ever since his Memory recovered, he particularly liked to Smile, and his interactions with others were refreshing.
"That's a very good Rule. After all, not everyone has the Ability to destroy those Metal Gun Turrets that are over ten meters tall. Moreover, the main body of the Cannon is hidden inside the top of the tower, so it's not easy to directly take out the Cannon itself."
Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and others nodded in agreement.
After all, Destruction Power has never been the sole standard for Strength. It depends on a person's comprehensive Ability/Skill in all aspects. Someone who can destroy a Gun Turret could very well be defeated by someone who cannot.
For example, Hashira like them, when it comes to Destruction Power, are truly not as good as some of the former Twelve Kizuki, but they still have ways to Decapitation them into ash.
Clearly, the World Government Understands this point, which is why they set up such a 'self-destruct button'.
Soon.
In the Screen Feed, Squad 1 and Squad 2 began their Operation. Their choices were practically identical: spreading out the five people within their Squad.
One person was responsible for each of the three Main Roads and the Jungles on both sides.
Because although the area of 'Ice-Fire Island' is far from being as large as the previous 'Selection Trial Island', it is still comparable to a City.
If the Jungles are unguarded, the opposing side could very likely bypass from here to get behind them and first take out the Gun Turrets in the rear. However, honestly, without Observation Haki, it's not realistic for one person to guard the entire Forest.
But no matter what, someone still has to be sent.
"What do you think?"
In Squad 5, Yasopp looked at Benn Beckman. Although the two had only recently met and came from different Sea Areas, they inexplicably got along well.
Meanwhile, Arlong sat to the side, bruised and swollen, enduring Krieg's mocking Gaze. No matter how he gritted his teeth or clenched his webbed fists tightly, he didn't dare to cause any trouble.
Because he was still thinking of becoming one of the Top 100 and showcasing the excellent bloodline of the Fish-Man Tribe.
Also, he really couldn't defeat this Human named Benn Beckman. It was truly infuriating!
"Actually, we could completely abandon one side of the Jungle and have two people team up to first take out one of the opposing Members guarding the Jungle, or a Member on one of the opposing Main Roads, ensuring a local advantage in numbers."
"Compared to dismantling towers, targeting people is easier. However, in the end, you need someone with strong Perception Ability."
Benn Beckman spoke his thoughts while thinking.
He found the 'Ice-Fire Island' organized by the World Government to be very interesting. Powerhouses have their way of playing, and weaklings also have their way of playing. The latter can actually completely avoid directly confronting the former.
Even if a Strong team of five groups up to push one Main Road forcefully, a weak team can split up to push the Gun Turrets on the other two paths.
However, if the Power Difference between the two sides is too large, then there's nothing more to say. After all, this isn't a real game; there's no such thing as balance.
It's enough just to save the lives of the weaklings. How could they further pursue so-called fairness?
Yasopp smiled, "I can be responsible for that."
Although his Observation Haki had only recently undergone Awakening, its range was not small. At least perceiving a section of the Jungle would definitely not be a problem.
Benn Beckman nodded, "Mm, when the time comes, you'll join the Operation with me."
"Then the three of us will be responsible for guarding the Gun Turrets on the Main Roads?" Mekko said softly.
"Correct."
Benn Beckman looked at Mekko, Krieg, and Arlong. Ignoring Arlong's sour Expression, he naturally gave Orders.
"Mekko, you not only have Observation Haki, but also possess the 'Fear Energy Bullet', a Technique with great Power. You'll be responsible for the middle Main Road and see if you can directly destroy the opposing side's Gun Turret."
"Okay!"
Mekko had no Opinion. She was used to following Orders and was too lazy to be a Leader.
Furthermore, although Benn Beckman had not yet left the South Blue and hadn't experienced those adventures and Combat, through self-realization, he had already mastered the basic application of Armament Haki, which is Coating.
Coupled with his Body Talent, he was far Stronger than Krieg. The latter's so-called Monstrous Strength was only considered average in the former's eyes.
As for other things, like Combat Talent, Tactics Wisdom, and so on, that goes without saying.
"Krieg, and Arlong, you two are responsible for the upper and lower paths. Remember, just guard the very first Gun Turret in front. Even if the opposing Members bypass you and destroy the Gun Turrets in the rear, don't worry about it."
"Because once you choose to leave and rush to the Gun Turrets behind, the opposing Members confronting you can completely destroy the first Gun Turret as well."
Benn Beckman truly didn't trust these two's Wisdom, so he could only break down these simple principles and explain them.
Or rather.
He didn't have much confidence in the Wisdom of most people in the World.
"Hmph, just directly kill the opposing Members!"
Arlong snorted coldly. However, his appearance and tone highlighted a hint of stubbornness.
Although Krieg didn't speak, his Expression showed he also somewhat agreed with Arlong's words. Benn Beckman didn't refute, smiling, "If you really have that Ability/Skill, you can do that, just don't get killed by the other side."
"That's right."
Yasopp also spoke up, showing no mercy to the two of them.
"These four hundred people now are all Powerhouses who stood out from tens of thousands of Experts. There are many Devil Fruit Users and Haki masters among them. The two of you are actually considered weaklings!"
(End of Chapter)
