After a knockout round lasting for more than half a month, the 45 Sword Masters with the most points were finally selected.
When the list of 64 names was released, their information, photos, and numbers were all made into information cards and displayed on screens, broadcast throughout the World.
Many casinos had already started taking bets on the final ranking of these sixty-four swordsmen.
Undoubtedly, Nox had the most supporters for claiming first place, followed by Roger.
"The list of the top 64 has been announced! The competition will take a three-day break. After three days, the 64 contestants will compete again until the World's Greatest Swordsman is chosen!"
The host's enthusiastic voice echoed throughout the World, bringing a temporary halt to the intense competition.
After all, the Sword Masters were exhausted after a month of competition and needed some time to relax, allowing the upcoming climax to build anticipation.
"Were Kano and Karoo eliminated?"
"Right, if they can't use the power of the Devil Fruit, their swordsmanship is just at the level of ordinary Sword Masters."
Looking at the list of 64 names, only he and Ashura Doji from the Limitless Pirates made it in; everyone else was eliminated.
Even Ashura Doji barely made it into the top 64, as a part of his strength also relied on the Devil Fruit.
"I hope Ashura Doji can reach the level of a Grand Swordmaster through this training."
Nox sighed with emotion. Ashura Doji had already reached the peak of a Sword Master several years ago, but after several years, he still couldn't break through to the level of a Grand Swordmaster.
Becoming a Grand Swordmaster is too difficult. Out of a hundred Sword Masters, perhaps only one or two can advance to Grand Swordmaster.
If one cannot break through to Grand Swordmaster, their sword road strength will be forever limited. Once they reach Grand Swordmaster, their strength will surge forward like a opened floodgate. This is the charm of a Grand Swordmaster!
On an island near Wano Country, time suddenly flowed, and a beautiful woman appeared in the void. She was wearing a pink short kimono, with a Samurai sword at her waist, and her light green hair flowed in the wind.
"Huh, is this Wano Country eight hundred years later? It's still not open!"
Toki Amatsuki looked at the towering walls and waterfalls in the distance, a hint of sadness appearing on her face.
"Gurgle gurgle!!"
"Since I'm here, I'll go find something to eat nearby first."
Just after feeling sad, Toki Amatsuki's stomach grumbled uncontrollably. After all, using the ability of the Devil Fruit consumes a lot of stamina. She had traveled here after encountering danger earlier and hadn't eaten for a long time.
Toki Amatsuki saw a road not far away and followed it to a market in a nearby small town.
Seeing the bustling market and the many stalls selling food nearby, she immediately ran over.
"Boss, I want this!"
Toki Amatsuki's eyes sparkled as she pointed at the rabbit-head-shaped pastry and said.
"Alright, no problem, young lady. Fifty Berries per pastry, thank you!"
The boss packed the pastry but didn't hand it over, asking for the money first.
"Excuse me, boss, my money was stolen by bandits earlier, can I…"
Hearing the boss, Toki Amatsuki subconsciously felt her body but found that all her money was gone. She could only look at the boss pitifully, wanting to act cute and spoiled to get a meal.
"No, young lady. I see you're quite pretty, but why are your thoughts so beautiful? There are no free pastries in this world, not even if you're pretty."
"Go, go, go. If you don't have money, come back when you do."
The boss saw Toki Amatsuki's spoiled look and completely ignored it, putting the pastry back directly and driving her away. Really, it wasn't easy for him to set up a stall and make money; he had a husband and child to support at home.
It can only be said that Toki Amatsuki chose the wrong person to act cute and spoiled with. If it were a male boss, Toki Amatsuki would probably have succeeded, but unfortunately, she encountered a female boss.
"Are you very hungry? Here, eat this."
Just as Toki Amatsuki walked away, trying to figure out how to make money to buy food, a tall, handsome man with a beautiful face, flowing Red Hair, and a domineering yet slightly gentle aura walked towards her. Toki Amatsuki was subconsciously stunned.
"You, are you calling me?"
Toki Amatsuki didn't know how long she had been stunned. After regaining her senses, she awkwardly pinched the corner of her clothes and said shyly.
"Yes, it's you. I saw you didn't have money to buy pastries just now, and your stomach rumbled. I think you must be very hungry. It just so happens that I bought too many pastries, so I'll share some with you."
Nox said as he handed over a small deer-shaped pastry.
"Thank you!"
Hearing Nox's words, the shyness on Toki Amatsuki's face deepened. After taking the pastry Nox handed over, she lowered her head and started eating, not daring to look up at Nox at all.
This embarrassing scene of social death was seen by someone else, which made Toki Amatsuki not know how to face the kind person who gave her the pastry.
Nox, on the other hand, curiously observed the woman in front of him. After returning to Wano Country through the Mirror World, he discovered a void fluctuation, so he rushed over and unexpectedly found this woman.
"Toki Amatsuki!"
When he saw her, Nox confirmed that this person was indeed Toki Amatsuki who had traveled from eight hundred years ago, a user of the Toki Toki no Mi ability, who could travel through time from the present to the future.
"Pastries are hard to fill your stomach with. Let's go, I'll take you to have a meal."
Nox looked at Toki Amatsuki, who was still eating the pastry with her head down, and took her hand, walking towards a nearby restaurant.
"Ah!!!"
Toki Amatsuki's delicate hand was held, and out of ladylike reserve, she subconsciously wanted to shake it off.
But Nox's large hand held her very tightly, and looking at the man in front who wanted to treat her to a meal, she didn't dislike him, so she didn't resist and let him pull her along.
"What do you like to eat? Order it yourself."
After bringing Toki Amatsuki to a restaurant, Nox handed the menu to her.
"I, I'll just order this."
Toki Amatsuki's face was flushed, and she hadn't recovered from her previous state, so she just casually ordered a bowl of noodles.
Then she didn't dare to look at Nox anymore. After the food arrived, she ate the noodles silently with her head down, just like before.
"I see you're wearing a kimono, are you from Wano Country?"
Nox asked with interest, looking at Toki Amatsuki who was eating.
"Yes, I am from Wano Country. My name is Toki Amatsuki. May I ask your name?"
Toki Amatsuki's voice was very soft and thin. If Nox's hearing wasn't good, he probably wouldn't have heard her.
"I am the current General of Wano Country, my name is Alucard Nox. Are you from Wano Country? Why haven't I heard of the Ama family in Wano Country? I've only heard of the Kozuki family."
Nox asked knowingly.
"Huh? You are the General of Wano Country? Then why are you here? Also, isn't the General of Wano Country surnamed Kozuki? How could it be you?"
After hearing Nox's words, Toki Amatsuki's lowered head immediately rose, her eyes revealing a look of disbelief.
"I am the current General of Wano Country. As for why I am here, it is because this is also my territory, and I am here to inspect my territory."
Nox smiled and reached out to wipe away the noodles clinging to the corner of Toki Amatsuki's mouth because she was too excited, and even used a tissue to clean it for her.
"As for why I am the General of Wano Country, I think you can go to Wano Country and ask yourself, because every citizen in Wano Country now knows why. I won't say it here."
Nox saw that Toki Amatsuki was still looking dumbfounded, and couldn't help but wave his hand in front of her.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, I didn't know you were the General of Wano Country, and I didn't mean to doubt you."
Toki Amatsuki, realizing it later, thought of his intimate actions towards her just now, and her ears immediately turned red. She didn't dare to look at Nox anymore and quietly lowered her head to continue eating her noodles.
"Okay, I didn't blame you. You probably haven't been back to Wano Country for a long time, otherwise, you wouldn't not know about the turmoil that happened in Wano Country several years ago."
"In that case, I'll take you back to Wano Country."
When Toki Amatsuki had almost finished eating, Nox took her hand and walked out of the restaurant.
"Are we going back to Wano Country by boat?"
Seeing Nox taking her towards the port, Toki Amatsuki said somewhat shyly, because her hand was being held again.
"No need, it's too slow by boat. I'm in a hurry, so let's fly back."
Nox hooked his finger under Toki Amatsuki's smooth little chin and smiled slightly.
"Huh? Fly back?"
Toki Amatsuki was suddenly a little confused by Nox's actions and words.
"Yes, fly back. Hold on tight."
Nox saw Toki Amatsuki's somewhat cute and silly look, smiled wickedly, then bent down a little, wrapped his arms around her slender waist, and jumped with force, soaring into the sky.
"Ah!!!!"
Toki Amatsuki was so scared by Nox's actions that she screamed, and subconsciously wrapped her arms around Nox's neck, not daring to let go.
It wasn't until they were flying in the air and her heartbeat had slowed down a little that Toki Amatsuki dared to open her eyes.
"Is this, really flying?"
Toki Amatsuki looked at the beautiful scenery below, felt the sea breeze rushing towards her, and the increasingly close Wano Country. She didn't expect that she was really flying!
"Toki Amatsuki, you have to hold on tight, don't let go!"
Perhaps Toki Amatsuki was too engrossed, she actually wanted to reach out and grab the clouds passing by, but Nox's words pulled her back to reality.
"Ah!!!"
When she came back to her senses, she found that she was actually being held in Nox's arms, and she was still holding onto Nox's neck. She was so shy that she immediately hid in Nox's arms like an ostrich. This was too embarrassing!
"Alright, don't be so easily shy, it's just a hug."
Nox looked at Toki Amatsuki, who was shy like this again, and said speechlessly.
However, the more Nox spoke, the shyer Toki Amatsuki became, burrowing further into Nox's arms.
However, Nox had forgotten that women in the old society of Wano Country were very conservative, especially women like Toki Amatsuki, who were even more conservative.