One Piece: The World's Strongest in Roger's Era

Chapter 169: Rookies of the Times

At this moment, the huge auditorium was silent.

After a long while, the host announced the result of the battle:

"...The winner...the winner...is...Douglas Barrett!!!~"

Everyone then woke up from their dream and realized that the scene before them was not reality. Soon, noisy cheers and thunderous applause filled the Sky Arena!

This 13-year-old boy actually killed Steel Knife Toth, who had won 8 games in a row, with just one move in the Sky Arena Life and Death Game!

It only took one strike, and it didn't even look like a powerful move, just an ordinary strike!

too crazy!

Are the young monsters on this sea so unreasonable?

In the audience, several child soldiers who came with Barrett were excited and cheered.

Brother Barrett continues to perform steadily.

Barrett remained calm and walked towards the arena. This scene was unbelievable and filled with blood and violence for most 13-year-old boys, but for Barrett, it was a daily routine and even a bit relaxing.

After all, compared to the battlefield where life and death are uncertain in the next second, the one-on-one life and death game in the arena seems fair and "beautiful".

Barrett decided to continue to participate in a few more such battles in order to earn more Baileys by betting on himself and to exceed the general's mission.

Thinking of this, Barrett walked towards Iter, the director of the Arena Life and Death Bureau:

"Sir, I would like to continue to sign up and participate in the battle of life and death."

It carefully looked at the sturdy young man in front of him who was not shorter than him. He had long dark golden hair, not bright golden like the young master. He looked even more cold and cruel, just like the way he dealt with the enemies. He was inhumane, unlike the young master who believed in "returning to his roots".

Thinking of this, It nodded slightly:

"Douglas Barrett, right? Do you know who I am?"

"…the director of the arena."

Barrett raised his eyebrows slightly, not realizing why Itt asked that.

It smiled mysteriously:

"Haha! Not only that, I'm also the Captain of the Sixth Fleet of the Flying Pirates, Ite, the second of the Gemini!"

"so what."

Barrett's face was grim and expressionless.

"So, someone wants to see you."

At this moment, a picture suddenly flashed through Barrett's mind. He stood at the registration entrance, looking from afar at the blond man on the podium, the king of the new world who only appeared in newspapers.

At that time, he seemed to be looking at himself as well.

Barrett's eyes flickered. To be honest, he didn't want to meet Lex. The ideas of those big shots were too complicated.

In Barrett's mind today, fighting in battle, obeying orders, serving the general, and winning the country's civil war is his path.

But It didn't give him room to refuse:

"Go meet him first. Don't think too much. You are not worthy of being received by the young master now."

As he said this, Itt started walking and led Barrett into the hall.

Barrett looked at Itt's back, finally made a decision, and followed him.

Barrett's life may have changed from this moment. Of course, it may also have started from the moment he and Lex looked into each other's eyes from afar.

Came to a secret room.

A tall man in a suit and tie with a stern face put down the stack of documents in his hand, stood up and looked at It and Barrett who appeared.

He nodded to Ite, and then said to Barrett:

"Nice to meet you. I'm Agulas Gutt, the first captain of the Sky Pirates."

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The Sky Arena is roughly divided into three major competition areas.

The first division free challenge, also known as the ranking competition, is divided into different groups based on age.

The second zone is where Barrett is, a life-and-death duel where you can bet and gamble.

The third division is the hard-to-get King of Glory Tournament, which, as the name suggests, is the pinnacle competition.

Enel is in the first division, participating in the ranking competition.

And on the big screen that was constantly updating in real time, in the youth group column, Eneel's name was listed at the top!

As Enel walked through the busy waiting area, people recognized him at a glance by his iconic lightning white mask and big earlobes.

"Hey, is he Enel?"

"Yeah, that thunder boy."

"It's so strong~"

“…I heard they are a couple.”

"..."

Everyone only dared to whisper. Anyone with a discerning eye could see Enel's identity. They were a perfect couple. If they talked too much, they would attract the attention of the couple.

Those gutter rats are a real nuisance.

Enelu followed Doug in front of him.

"Hey~ Uncle Doug, I'm going to the general ranking competition."

Eneel expressed his thoughts, and Doug listened without saying anything. Given Eneel's character, such a request was naturally expected.

Doug took Enel back to the secret room of CP and began to answer Enel's questions:

"I won't hide it from you any more. In fact, I have already consulted my superiors about this matter."

Enel's eyes became hopeful.

Doug was silent for a moment, and finally decided to tell a big news:

"It means that they agree. As long as you are willing, you can participate in the general ranking competition instead of the junior ranking competition, but——"

"Only victory is allowed, defeat is not allowed!"

Enelu smiled confidently and was about to agree when Doug continued:

"I know this is impossible. As the first in the junior group, it's a question whether I can survive three rounds in the comprehensive group. But don't worry. I'll tell you a secret."

Enelu was very curious.

Doug continued:

"There's no need to say who the big man behind this Pentles Wanbo Expo is."

Hearing these words, Enel's heart trembled suddenly, but his expression remained calm and unchanged.

Doug didn't notice the change in Enel's heart, and just kept talking to himself:

"And I want to tell you that super big shot is not only the king of the new world, but also the executive prime minister of our world government! Therefore, I have asked my superiors to make connections with him. After you participate in the comprehensive ranking competition, the players you meet in the early stage will not be stronger than you. In the later stage, even if you are defeated, they will interrupt you in the middle of the game to maintain your undefeated myth."

Enelu said angrily:

"What undefeated legend?! I don't need that kind of superficial cover-up!"

Doug looked as if he had expected it, not surprised, that was Enel's nature. Even a year of CP training had only made Enel slightly more restrained.

The more talented you are, the more individual you are.

"Okay, okay, our Enelu doesn't need that kind of superficial cover-up. Then you should pack up and go back to the Red Earth Continent as soon as possible. There is no role for you in the World Expo here. Those who don't obey the organization's arrangements should go back to training as soon as possible."

Enelu looked embarrassed:

"Eh!~? Uncle Doug, how could you do this?~"

Doug then said seriously:

"Enelu, do you know how much effort the organization has spent for your reputation? You have to know that you are not alone. Even the CP with a bad reputation in the outside world has a sense of honor. Enelu, you have to bear the plight of two generations of generals who died in battle one after another, the CP has a talent gap, and the power is unprecedentedly weak. You have to lead our CP out of this predicament, do you understand? The future general!!~"

Doug's words were so enlightening that Enel was speechless for a long time.

Finally, under Doug's hopeful and encouraging gaze, Enelu finally raised his head:

"... Yeah, I get it!... Anyway, don't take it so seriously every day. It's just about becoming the strongest and killing all the enemies. What's so difficult about that?"

Enel said this and Doug nodded with satisfaction.

Such a picture of a kind teacher and filial students is deeply moving.

However, in a different space.

Lex and the Red Earl watched this touching scene with amusement.

Lex smiled at the Red Earl:

"Master, Enel is a good actor."

The Red Count also found it funny: "Hmm~"