"Senior Brother Chinjao, Senior Brother Ashura Doji, and Senior Brother Howard, when will you also go and let Senior Brother give you a sword strike, and then be elected as a core Executive Officer?"
Karoo looked at Chinjao and the others beside him and asked.
"Maybe in another two years, my Cone Head isn't hard enough yet!"
Chinjao touched his Cone Head and said. Although he had made great progress in the past year, seeing Nox's sword strike, he knew he still couldn't take it now.
"When I am promoted to Grand Swordmaster, that will be the time I am promoted to a core Executive Officer!"
Ashura Doji said firmly. Before, he was the strongest Executive Officer of the Limitless Pirates. Now that Bullet has surpassed him, he isn't jealous; instead, it makes him more motivated.
If Bullet can be this strong and improve this quickly, how can he be negligent?
"Hahahaha, Karoo, as for me, it might take another ten or eight years."
Howard's talent can't compare to those monsters. Most of his current strength comes from the power of the Impact Fruit.
But relying too much on the Fruit's power, even with the Limitless Pirates' various resources, his progress is still slow, but at least he's still continuously improving, so he himself doesn't dare to guarantee he can become a core Executive Officer.
"Captain, does our Limitless Pirates have positions higher than core Executive Officer?"
After Bullet suppressed his injuries using Life Return, he walked up and asked excitedly.
This wasn't just what Bullet wanted to ask; the Pirates present all wanted to know.
"Hahahaha, of course there are. I didn't want to say it back then because we didn't even have a single core Executive Officer, so I didn't mention it."
"But now Bullet has been promoted to a core Executive Officer, and I believe more core Executive Officers will appear in the future."
"So, above the core Executive Officers, I will establish a Vice Captain position!"
"The Vice Captain is above the core Executive Officers, and their benefits are double that of the core Executive Officers. That is to say, each month a Vice Captain can receive a salary of sixteen million Berries, along with various other benefits!"
Nox loudly announced the job benefits above the core Executive Officers.
"Then, Captain, what conditions need to be met to become a Vice Captain?"
Bullet continued to ask.
"Hahahaha, you want to be a Vice Captain? Then you need to fight me. If you can last six hours without being defeated under my full power, you can become the Vice Captain of the Limitless Pirates!"
Nox laughed.
"Wow, is the test for this Vice Captain position that difficult?"
Hearing Nox's words, all two hundred thousand people present were stunned.
Just now, Nox's full-power sword strike directly caused Bullet to lose his fighting ability and almost die.
If they were to fight Nox at full power, how many sword strikes would they have to take?
Just thinking about it sent shivers down their spines.
"Captain, I will definitely become the Vice Captain in the future!"
Others thought it was impossible, but Bullet was very firm in his belief that he could do it.
"Hahahaha, Bullet, I'm waiting for that day to come!"
"Now, to celebrate our Limitless Pirates' newly promoted three Executive Officers and one core Executive Officer, let's have a feast!"
Seeing everyone so happy, Nox immediately shouted out again.
"Feast, feast!!!"
"Let's have a feast!"
Hearing about the feast, the cheers of the two hundred thousand people present became even louder.
Like I said before, no Pirate dislikes a feast!
The news of Bullet's promotion to core Executive Officer, and Karoo, Kano, and Raditz's promotion to Executive Officers, quickly spread from the Limitless Sea.
As a Legendary Pirates, the Limitless Pirates are watched by all Pirates in the New World, and even all forces worldwide. Their core members are particularly remembered by the major powers.
The personnel changes in the Limitless Pirates naturally attracted attention and apprehension from many forces.
After all, the Executive Officers of the Limitless Pirates are genuinely strong. Regular Executive Officers are guys who can take a full-power blow from a top-tier fighter and not die, and core Executive Officers are monsters who can take Nox's full-power sword strike and still stand up.
This promotion mechanism starkly demonstrates the rule of strength above all else. No one dares to underestimate any Executive Officer of the Limitless Pirates; they are all people who have survived Nox's sword.
"Jie hahahaha, we can't let the Limitless Pirates take all the spotlight. Issue an order; our Flying Pirates' system also needs to be reformed."
"The Executive Officers will compete based on strength. Whoever wins will have their number placed higher!"
After reading the newspaper focusing on the Limitless Pirates, Golden Lion immediately decided to reorder the numbers of the Vice Captains.
Not just the Flying Pirates, but other Pirate Crew like the Whitebeard Pirates also successively showed off the leading figures within their Pirate Crew.
However, just half a month after Bullet was promoted to core Executive Officer, another shocking piece of news came from the Limitless Pirates, and it was major news that affected the entire World!
"Three months from now, the Limitless Pirates will hold the World Swordsmanship Competition on Venice Island in the Limitless Sea. All Swordsmen from around the World are hereby invited to participate in the Sword Art Tournament. This competition will elect the true World's Greatest Swordsman!"
"The first place winner of the Sword Art Tournament will receive 10 billion Berries and a Supreme Grade Sword. Second place will receive 8 billion Berries and a Great Grade Sword. Third place will receive 6 billion Berries, fourth place will receive 5 billion Berries, fifth place will receive 4 billion Berries, sixth place will receive 3 billion Berries, seventh place will receive 2 billion Berries, and eighth place will receive 1 billion Berries!"
"Seven days before the Sword Art Tournament begins, the Limitless Pirates will hold a Pirate Expo, where powerful Devil Fruits, large quantities of weapons, famous swords, jewelry, medicine, steel warships, and other items will be auctioned!"...
This news from the Limitless Pirates quickly spread throughout the entire World via the World Economic News Agency's newspaper.
Furthermore, the newspaper included photos of the already constructed Venice Battle Pyramid. The Battle Pyramid, soaring into the clouds, made people feel how insignificant they were just by looking at it.
To allow everyone to clearly perceive the grandeur of the arena, Nox also specifically had someone record and send out a video using a den den mushi.
In the video, numerous Pirates walked into the arena. People were like ants under the grandeur of the arena. Even the Giant Race, over twenty meters tall, appeared like the Tontatta Tribe in comparison to the arena.
"A World Swordsmanship Competition, inviting Swordsmen from all over the World to participate, solely to select the true World's Greatest Swordsman?"
"How exciting this is! This is a grand event that countless Swordsmen have dreamed of. If one misses it, they will regret it for life."
In a sword dojo in the West Blue, Hawkeye Mihawk's master, Dwight Roberts, looked at the newspaper in his hand, his eyes radiating intense light.
"Master, will you participate in this World Swordsmanship Competition?"
At this moment, 13-year-old Hawkeye Mihawk looked at his master expectantly and asked.
"Yes, how can I not participate in a competition exclusively for Swordsmen like this? Mihawk, go get ready. We'll depart for Venice Island in the New World right away."
Dwight Roberts put down the newspaper in his hand and said excitedly.
Although he was old, his heart wasn't old, and his hand could still grip a sword hilt tightly.
"I heard the Limitless Pirates occupied Wano Country, but we no longer have any connection with Wano Country. This is none of our business!"
"But I cannot miss the World Swordsmanship Competition!"
In Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue, Kouzaburou said firmly.
"Hahahaha, Father, well said. We no longer have anything to do with Wano Country. If we can't go and witness such a grand event, it would truly be a lifelong regret."
Genzo was so excited he had already started packing his bags to set sail.
"Hahahaha, a World Swordsmanship Competition? Nox probably created this competition to promote himself, right? But is he really that confident he won't be defeated by us?"
Roger looked at the newspaper in his hand and burst into laughter.
"Captain, I'd say he's really not afraid. He's the only Grand Swordmaster in this World who can use three Sword Intents simultaneously. Even you and I can't use two Sword Intents at the same time."
"Furthermore, the rules of the Sword Art Tournament are clear: Sword Art is primary, Haki is secondary, and Devil Fruit abilities are not allowed. Under these conditions, he truly isn't afraid."
Rayleigh said.
"I say, what are you guys rambling about here? Both of you are Great Swordsmen, of course you have to participate! Even if you don't get first place, bringing back second or third place will get you 14 billion Berries! That's 14 billion Berries, enough to make us rich!"
Gaban said excitedly. Their Roger Pirates don't specifically plunder, so they are all poor.
The rewards of the World Swordsmanship Competition practically blinded them! They hadn't received so many Berries in over ten years as a pirate group!
"Hahahaha, Gaban is right. To get the rewards, I've decided to find an island and train my Sword Art properly. After the Sword Art Tournament begins, I'll take first place!"
Roger laughed.
"Jie hahahaha, a World Swordsmanship Competition? Then I'll participate. It's a good opportunity to train my Sword Art. Ever since I got the Float-Float Fruit, my sword road has been getting further and further behind that guy Nox!"
After Golden Lion received the news, he also had the idea of training his Sword Art.
His entire strength lay in Sword Art and Devil Fruit abilities. Originally, his Sword Art was stronger than Nox's, but as he became distracted by the Devil Fruit, his Sword Art has now been completely surpassed by Nox, which made him a little unhappy.
Marineford:
"What do you think about this?"
After everyone present finished reading the intelligence, Kong asked.
The news released by the Limitless Pirates was also highly valued by Marineford, which is why this meeting was held.
"If this Sword Art Tournament is successfully held, the Limitless Pirates will gain significant benefits. Most importantly, the reputation of the Battle Pyramid will be established, and it will become a battle sacred ground in the future, providing a continuous place for the Limitless Pirates' crew members to fight, which will constantly increase the overall strength of the Limitless Pirates."
Although Zephyr had retired to the background, Kong still called Zephyr over for this meeting. Zephyr also saw the benefits of the Battle Pyramid at a glance; it had great similarities to the elite training camp he was currently in charge of.
However, his elite training camp helps the Marines grow through teaching and learning methods, while the Battle Pyramid helps them grow through continuous battles, growing within combat.
"Then should we also send people to participate?"
Garp asked excitedly.
This kind of World-class Sword Art Tournament will definitely be very exciting. It's a pity; if it were a martial arts tournament, he would have signed up directly.