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Chapter 69: The Light Shining On The Duel Arena
"Hateful..."
Akainu was furious, but he couldn't find the words to accuse Yuichi of failure.
Apart from the blinding white light, nothing could be seen on the screen. But Akainu didn't need to see the result to imagine it.
Although they lost, Yuichi had defeated two opponents in a row. He had done his best.
If the Admirals hadn't been careless and had followed the prompts of the light curtain earlier, this situation wouldn't have happened. There would have been no need for Yuichi to fight all three Sannin by himself.
Yuichi failed, and Akainu blamed himself.
The surrounding Marines lowered their heads in disappointment, sighing silently. Even Sengoku's expression was grim; he, too, believed the battle was lost.
"It's a pity! He was so close to defeating the Sannin!" Doflamingo commented in a strange tone, making it hard to tell if he was amused or disappointed.
"Yuichi-kun worked hard enough! If the enemies came one by one, he would have won already!" Hancock snapped, disapproving of Doflamingo's tone.
Doflamingo ignored her and chuckled to himself. "Fufufu! The three Marine Admirals lost instantly, but one Admiral candidate was able to defeat two opponents in a row! What is the basis for choosing an Admiral? Why is such a person not an Admiral already?"
Gecko Moria joined in the mockery. "Hee hee hee! Maybe the Marines need to rethink their hierarchy."
Although the Marines were angry at the pirates' words, they couldn't help but feel Moria had a point. As a mere candidate, Mr. Yuichi fought valiantly, while the three Admirals had lost as a team. Was there a problem with the selection process?
If Mr. Yuichi had been part of the first battle, perhaps the Marines would have fought the Third Hokage two-on-one and secured victory by now.
Countless comments flooded the barrage, echoing these sentiments.
[Pirate World] Pirate: The three Marine Admirals should all be re-evaluated! As the 'Highest Combat Power,' they were swept, but two of the enemies were defeated by a candidate.]
[Pirate World] Pirate: It seems the true Highest Combat Power isn't the Admirals, but the candidate.
[Pirate World] Pirate: If not for the loss in the first battle, this third battle wouldn't be a one-v-three desperate stand. Admirals, you should be responsible for this!
The text floating across the screen made Akainu's face even gloomier. He admitted he had been careless, but these people dared to ridicule him? He mentally noted the names of the pirates mocking him; he would settle accounts with these idiots later.
The roar of the explosion had not yet dissipated.
The ninjas began to tremble with excitement as they watched the other world sink into frustration.
[Ninja World] Konoha Ninja: No matter who you switch to, you won't win against Lord Sannin!
[Ninja World] Konoha Ninja: A loss is a loss! The strength of the Ninja is simply superior!
Seeing those words drift by, Ace was furious, but unable to act. He desperately wanted to show those arrogant guys the power of Fire Fist.
Whitebeard glanced at Ace. "Ace! Don't worry. The battle is not over yet..."
Hmm?
The battle wasn't over?
The Marine Admiral candidate had been hit point-blank. His ability to manipulate blade fragments couldn't stop the enemy inside the Hurtless Area. Ace could feel the amazing power of that Rasengan. Under such circumstances, how could Yuichi survive?
Seeing Ace's confusion, Whitebeard smiled. "Don't forget, that kid's Haki is very strong! Even if he couldn't completely defend against the attack, he won't lose his fighting power so easily..."
Just as Whitebeard finished speaking, the light covering the entire duel field suddenly dissipated.
"Cough, cough..."
Yuichi coughed softly. A smear of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
His black hair was scorched in strands, his clothes tattered. There were obvious abrasions on his face. His left hand rested on his chest, while his right hand, covered in thick, black Armament Haki, was held out—having blocked the Rasengan abruptly.
Although Yuichi's right palm was protected by Haki, it was bloody. Blood dripped down his wrist.
The surrounding Senbonzakura petals floated gently to the ground.
Jiraiya, having flipped backward in the air after the impact, landed five meters away. He stared at Yuichi in disbelief.
"He... blocked the Massive Rasengan..."
Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at the field.
This guy actually... wasn't completely defeated.
He was only injured! How did he do it?
The terrifying Chakra wave caused by the Massive Rasengan was powerful enough to be an A-rank or higher ninjutsu. How could it be blocked by bare hands?
Not only were the spectators confused, but back in Konoha Village, Tsunade and the others were equally baffled. They knew the power of the Rasengan best. In Sage Mode, that attack should have ended the fight.
Just as Tsunade was about to voice her confusion, Orochimaru suddenly spoke. "This is... Haki!"
Hearing the word "Haki," everyone remembered the information provided by the light curtain before the battle. It was described as a force that increased strength and defense.
Its effect seemed similar to Chakra reinforcement, but... to block a Sage Art Rasengan with it?
"Haki... What?! This guy's Haki is that powerful?" Ace was stunned. He knew Haki could defend, but blocking a concentrated ball of pure energy like that was absurd.
Big Mom smiled. "This shows that the strength of this kid's Haki is terrifying. Blocking a deadly attack with only Haki... Amazing kid!"
Whitebeard nodded in agreement.
At Marineford, Garp laughed loudly. "Bwahahaha! Amazing, amazing! Has he reached this level? It's been a long time since this old man fought that brat. Has his Haki already been cultivated to this extent?"
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