One Piece: sign-in to Ryujin Jakka

As soon as Sengoku's words fell, Chaton, now transformed into the Giant Tusk Venom-Spiked Boar, flexed his swelling muscles.

His already five-meter-tall body expanded even further and charged straight toward Gion like a juggernaut.

Seeing this, Kizaru secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

According to his intel, Chaton and Gion were evenly matched—at most a draw. If it came to that, they could just think of another plan.

But Gion merely raised her chin proudly, one hand resting on the hilt of her Konpira sword.

"Chaton, if you lose today, you are never to harass me again," she stated, loud and clear for all the Marines and high commanders to hear.

Chaton grinned, though with his current boar-like face, it looked more ridiculous than intimidating.

"I can agree to that. But if you lose, you'll accept my pursuit!"

"Disgusting."

Gion didn't even answer directly, simply stating her honest opinion with contempt.

Thick-skinned as ever, Chaton didn't take it to heart. In his mind, they were on equal footing. At worst, they were tied.

But Gion didn't think the same.

She was far stronger than before. Because inside the envelope Roman gave her back then was the key to unlocking Advanced Armament Haki! Driven by her desire to grow stronger, Gion had joined Roman's faction without hesitation. Just this technique alone was more valuable than all the resources the Dove Faction had ever given her.

Her sword left its sheath with a zing—

The air vibrated.

Advanced Armament Haki wrapped around Konpira, amplifying its cutting power many times over. The blade shimmered with frost-like brilliance.

"Draw Slash!"

Gion's voice rang out as she unleashed a blinding arc of sword energy from above! The slash combined the power of an Advanced Sword Intent—of someone who had just entered the realm of Supreme Swordsmen—along with peak-grade Haki.

The moment it appeared, Chaton's Observation Haki screamed in alarm.

"What?! Since when did she become this strong?!"

He roared, the piercing shriek of a boar ripping through the air. Toxic spines bristled from his back, dripping with dark purple venom. Curling himself like a ball, he spun forward at high speed.

"Boar King Charge!"

"Here it comes! Chaton's strongest move combo—offense and defense in one!"

BOOM!!!

Their attacks collided.

The ground shattered. Cracks spidered outward in every direction.

Aokiji immediately used Shave (Soru) to flash-step to the edge of the battlefield, unleashing a cold mist that froze the terrain to shield onlookers.

Sword aura howled. Dust clouds swirled wildly.

Chaton gritted his tusks, covering his back with thick Armament Haki to minimize the damage.

But the gap in Haki mastery… was overwhelming.

Gion's slash sliced deeper and deeper into him. Blood began to seep out, then burst in torrents, dyeing the ground crimson.

Cool as ice, Gion re-sheathed her Konpira.

BOOM!

The sword aura detonated. Chaton was blasted away like a ragdoll.

Everyone watching was stunned.

They hadn't expected Gion to be this strong. She and Chaton were both admiral candidates, but the gap in strength was staggering.

As the dust cleared, Chaton's figure reappeared.

Though injured moments ago, he recovered within seconds, but his appearance was undeniably miserable. His face dark, Chaton muttered bitterly, "You win. I don't feel like fighting anymore," and trudged off without another word.

Kizaru's face turned grim.

He couldn't hide his frustration. "This guy…"

He vanished from the crowd with a sour expression.

Meanwhile, Gion's lips curled into a playful smile. She turned to Roman and said softly, "Please take care of me from now on."

Roman nodded gently in response.

Sengoku finally announced, "The victor of this match… is Roman and his subordinates!"

The entire training field erupted.

"Admiral White Dove! Admiral White Dove!"

Soldiers shouted like crazed fans. Roman's image had become even more heroic in their minds. Many were now eager to join his faction. Roman, of course, knew this clearly.

He whispered to Ain, "Only take the strong ones. Leave the cannon fodder—

The seas are far too dangerous for them; the weak won't survive out there."

"Yes, Lord Roman!"

The competition concluded.

As the soldiers dispersed, Roman made his way to Sengoku's office.

Sengoku handed him a document without a word.

"This is the Science Division transfer file. Take this to Punk Hazard. They're conducting research there."

[Ding! New Sign-In Mission: Punk Hazard. Reward: Summoning Jutsu. Duration: 3 days!]

Roman's eyes lit up. Without hesitation, he accepted the file.

"Then I'll report there immediately, Fleet Admiral," he said.

Sengoku silently watched Roman's back as he left. His expression was dark and heavy...