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"Ace has already been sent to Impel Down. It won't be long before Straw Hat Luffy makes his move to rescue him."
"And Blackbeard—Marshall D. Teach—he'll soon exploit his Shichibukai title to infiltrate Impel Down and break out the crew he wants to recruit."
"The stage is being set for war."
As Bai Yu received the latest intel from Marine Headquarters, scene after scene from his memory surged through his mind.
What followed would be a turbulent chapter in history.
And he would be right in the middle of it.
After all, Whitebeard—the man revered as the strongest in the world—was about to make his move. One of the Four Emperors, with squad captains of terrifying strength, would shake the seas to their core.
"Before that happens, I need to raise my combat proficiency," Bai Yu murmured.
The battles to come would involve monsters of the sea—men whose strength could destroy entire islands. With that thought, Bai Yu's eyes sharpened. He immediately began preparations.
Over the next couple of days, Bai Yu delegated all G-5 military affairs to Maya and Tashigi.
As for himself, he found a secluded location and immersed himself in relentless training—day and night, he swung his sword without pause.
Time flew by. Two days later...
While performing his daily training—
"998... 999... 1000!"
Bai Yu completed his one-thousandth sword swing of the day. The familiar chime of the system rang in his ears.
[Ding! Daily reward earned: Sword technique proficiency increased.]
"System panel!" he called out.
In an instant, the transparent system screen emerged before his eyes.
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[Strongest Swordsman System]
Host: Bai Yu
Swordsmanship: Advanced Swordsmanship, Dual-Wield Swordsmanship (75%)
Techniques:
Rokushiki (Six Powers)
Azure Dragon Sword Intent
Ju·24 Lian (55%)
Dragon Force
Thunderbolt
Azure Dragon: Ultimate – Ten Thousand Blade Scroll
Weapons:
True Wusou Katana (Great Blade)
Sakuragi (Great Blade)
Physique: S-rank
Haki:
Armament Haki (82%)
Observation Haki (82%)
Conqueror's Haki (82%)
Special Item: Pluton Design Blueprint
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After just two days of grinding, Bai Yu had dramatically boosted the proficiency of nearly every skill. Both his Azure Dragon: Ultimate – Ten Thousand Blade Scroll and Advanced Swordsmanship had reached full 100% mastery.
Even his three types of Haki were now hovering around 82%.
Bai Yu at this point was a completely different being from just a few days prior.
And just then, the system rang again.
[Ding! Total sword swings have reached 60,000. Additional reward granted: +1 Physique Level. New Technique: Dual-Sword Style – Solar Eclipse Phantom (5% proficiency).]
Another milestone. Another breakthrough.
His physique had ascended to the next tier.
SS-rank!
And along with it, he unlocked a powerful new technique: Solar Eclipse Phantom.
Accepting the reward, a radiant white light instantly burst forth from Bai Yu's body.
In a flash, his entire being was engulfed by it.
Within the flickering glow, a deep warmth spread through his limbs—energy surging into every cell like a tidal wave.
His body trembled with excitement, resonating with the influx of nourishing force.
His very structure began to evolve—each fiber reinforced, every organ re-energized.
BOOM!
With a loud shockwave, the light exploded outward, revealing Bai Yu once more.
"...SS-rank physique," Bai Yu whispered, clenching his fist.
He could feel the overwhelming power surging through him—stronger, faster, denser. Though his outward appearance remained the same, the strength within had multiplied exponentially.
His body felt weightless, yet sturdier than steel.
Just then, a strange buzzing echoed in his mind.
The system had already uploaded usage data and experience of the new move directly into his consciousness.
Mastery flooded his senses. Solar Eclipse Phantom—learned.
"Lieutenant General Bai Yu!"
A voice snapped him from his thoughts. A Marine officer was rushing toward him, slightly out of breath.
Normally, no one dared interrupt Bai Yu during training—unless it was urgent.
"What's the matter?" Bai Yu asked calmly.
"Apologies for the interruption, sir," the Marine replied. "Commander Lie Qing has finished development of the new weapon. She's waiting for you at the testing field."
"So soon?"
Bai Yu was pleasantly surprised.
It hadn't even been long since the last batch of rare materials was delivered.
He nodded.
"Lead the way."
"Yes, sir! Commander Lie Qing is already waiting in the central training square."
Moments later, Bai Yu arrived at the field, where dozens of G-5 Marines had gathered in anticipation.
Rumors of the G-5-exclusive weapon spread quickly, and all were eager to witness it in action.
"Lieutenant General Bai Yu!"
Maya and the others greeted him immediately as he entered.
Bai Yu returned their nods, then walked straight to Lie Qing, who was beaming.
"Is it ready?" Bai Yu asked.
"Heheh… see for yourself," Lie Qing grinned, clearly pleased with her work.
"Everyone, clear the area! Keep a wide distance. I won't take responsibility for any accidents!" she shouted dramatically.
The gathered soldiers quickly backed away—at least 500 meters—forming a vast empty ring around the weapon.
"Not enough," Lie Qing muttered. "Farther!"
The troops retreated even more, until the entire training field had a massive safe zone.
Only then did she nod in satisfaction.
"Bring it in!"
Following her order, over a dozen Marines rolled in a massive new cannon-like device.
At first glance, it resembled a typical Marine turret. But there were key differences: the muzzle was larger, the alloyed metal glowed with a unique sheen, and instead of a fuse, a control handle was mounted on the side.
The internals were hidden, hinting at advanced mechanics far beyond standard design.
"This," Lie Qing announced proudly, "is one of the new weapons developed exclusively for G-5!"
With a flourish, she grabbed the handle—and pressed it.
WHRRRRR!
A vortex of suction burst from the muzzle. The surrounding air spiraled inward, rapidly compressing within.
Then—she yanked the handle upward.
BOOM!
A concentrated mass of compressed air fired with explosive force.
KRA-KOOM!
A deafening blast echoed across the square.
The power was undeniable.
This was no ordinary cannon—it was a prototype based on Pluton's blueprints, adapted by Lie Qing into a battlefield weapon.
And it was just the beginning.
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