One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

Ghost Bamboo Vergo froze on the spot, his face filled with disbelief.

His archenemy has become the youngest Admiral of the Navy in history.

How could this be! How could this be allowed!

This also means that he can basically forget about getting revenge in his lifetime!

"puff!"

Upon thinking of this, his blood pressure skyrocketed. Guizhu Vergo felt his blood rushing to his head, and with a sudden heart attack, he coughed up a mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot.

Unfortunately, everyone around him was focused on the meeting and no one noticed that Guizhu Vergo had fainted, causing him to miss the golden period for treatment.

By the time someone noticed, his body was already cold!

A legendary spy was literally angered to death!

One word to describe it: Tragic!

As for the governor's forces, they immediately cheered wildly upon hearing the news.

As the saying goes, when one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. If Yang Ming is promoted to the position of Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, the original position of Admiral of the Navy Headquarters will be vacant. Who will take the position will be chosen from among the people of their Governor-General.

Although the Navy Headquarters has high requirements for the admirals' abilities.

Unfortunately, one of the governor's men happened to be qualified!

That was Fujitora!

The positions of Admiral and Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Headquarters have been filled by the Governor-General's men. It is conceivable that the Naval Headquarters will gradually become a place where Yang Ming has absolute power!

There were quite a few intelligent people present, and many who understood the power of the governor-general, so they naturally understood this principle as well.

As Fleet Admiral Sengoku took out the appointment letter jointly signed by the Five Elders and was about to hand it to Yang Ming, Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu could no longer sit still. He immediately stood up and angrily shouted:

"I object!"

Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu has a rugged appearance but a sensitive heart.

He knew very well that since several of his staunch followers, Vice Admiral Doberman, Vice Admiral Onigumo, Vice Admiral Stroberry, and Vice Admiral Fire Mountain, defected from the Navy, his hawkish faction had suffered a heavy blow. This had also caused the Five Elders and the World Government to become increasingly suspicious of him. If this continued, the hawkish talent would continue to leave, and the faction would become a mere shell of its former self, leaving him as the only commander left.

If Yang Ming succeeds in taking power, it will only exacerbate the situation.

Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu would never allow this to happen!

Those who have never tasted the sweetness of power are like poor people who have no money; they will say foolish things like "money can't buy happiness."

Only those who have tasted power can truly understand its preciousness.

Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu stepped forward, faced Yang Ming directly, and said:

"Shura, I challenge you!"

Chapter 319 Reality May Just Be a Mirage

"Shura, I challenge you!"

Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu stepped forward from the crowd, pointed a finger at Yang Ming, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, and said in a deep voice:

"I absolutely do not acknowledge your qualifications to serve as Fleet Admiral! If you cannot defeat me, then I should be the one to take over the position of Fleet Admiral!"

"Wow!"

As Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu finished speaking, the entire conference hall erupted in uproar.

Almost no one expected that, just as the position of Fleet Admiral was being handed over, Admiral Sakazuki Akainu would issue a challenge to Yang Ming, a battle that would cost him his dignity and authority!

If Akainu Sakazuki loses, he will lose all his prestige and become a laughingstock in the Marine Headquarters!

Don't be surprised by this.

In any large organization or powerful force, if a leader has no authority, no one will listen to what he says, and no one will obey his orders. This is worse than death, and no proud and strong person can accept such an end.

This is one of the reasons why, in the original work, after his defeat in the battle between Admiral Kuzan and Admiral Sakazuki Akainu, Aokiji chose to leave the Navy.

It can be said that from the moment Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu challenged Yang Ming, he had no way out.

Either win, or step on Yang Ming's reputation to seize the position of Admiral of the Navy Headquarters.

Either lose, become a laughing stock, and be relegated from the front line to the second line.

At this moment, in the entire conference hall, from the brigadier general to the marshal of the Warring States period, everyone's eyes were focused on the two people who were the center of attention.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku was extremely troubled. He never expected that Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu would choose to cause trouble at this crucial time.

His face immediately darkened, and he gave a warning look while angrily saying:

"Akainu, have you thought this through?"

"Warring States Period, no need for further words, my mind is made up."

Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu crossed his arms over his chest. This legendary commander from the North Blue was called a monster by his classmates when he first joined the military and entered the naval academy.

This middle-aged admiral has an extraordinary physique and powerful, bulging muscles. His body is covered with numerous tattoos. His right arm is adorned with a sword, symbolizing his ruthless treatment of pirates. From his left chest to his elbow are roses and cherry blossoms, a tribute to his hometown in the North Blue, where cherry blossoms bloom in abundance.

He wore a well-tailored dark red suit that accentuated his robust physique. He wore a navy cap, a boutonniere on his chest, black leather gloves, and a wide navy cloak draped over his shoulders. He was as imposing as a black bear, with a fierce and menacing face. His piercing eyes, with more white than pupil, exuded an aura of dominance.

Even the most timid pirates would be terrified at the mere mention of Admiral Akainu's name, lacking the courage to even stand before him, let alone anything else.

Even within the Marine Headquarters, he is known as a fearsome figure, and most people dare not approach Admiral Sakazuki Akainu.

However, facing the aggressive gaze of Admiral Sakazuki, the much younger admiral remained calm throughout, showing no sign of panic whatsoever, as if he were facing an ordinary middle-aged man.

"Since you want war, then let's fight!"

Yang Ming accepted the challenge, saying:

“Marineford is not the place for fighting. We will find another remote and secluded island to be the main battlefield.”

Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu had no objection to Yang Ming's suggestion.

He was well aware that top-tier powerhouses at their level were already humanoid walking natural disasters, with a huge gap between them and ordinary people. Every move they made would cause terrifying destruction to the surrounding environment. Marineford was garrisoned by many people, so they couldn't fight freely.

When news of the great battle between Admiral Sakazuki Akainu and Admiral Yang Ming Shura spread, the entire Marine Headquarters was in an uproar.

In recent years, influenced by Yang Ming, many young people around the world who aspire to uphold justice have enthusiastically signed up to join the army.

Perhaps it was fate, but Koby and Bellmare, these two best friends, became soldiers who enlisted in the same year.

Upon hearing the news, Coby and Helmeppo rushed to Marineford port, hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol.

Unfortunately, many people shared the same idea, and the entire dock and port were packed with people. If there hadn't been people maintaining order, the scene would probably have become chaotic long ago.

Under the gaze of countless people, Yang Ming and Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu boarded their respective flagships and headed to an island in the Grand Line.

The crowd gradually dispersed after the two of them left.

"What a pity, I really wanted to see my idol fight!"

Koby looked disappointed, but had no choice but to give up.

Bellemere sighed and said:

"The steel warships are too fast. If they were ordinary three-masted sailing ships, we could have taken a small boat to follow them and watched the battle from a distance through binoculars. Now we can only wait for news here."

"I believe that my idol will definitely defeat Admiral Akainu and become the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters!"

Koby punched Yang Ming in the palm, displaying a mysterious confidence in him.

Bellumeb looked at his confident demeanor and wondered where his confidence came from.

It's important to know that Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu is a veteran admiral who has been famous for many years, and his strength should not be underestimated.

On the other hand, Yang Ming, although strong, is ultimately too young.

As for the focus of their conversation, they had already boarded a steel warship and were speeding towards the location of Burning Island.

The reason they chose Burning Island as their battlefield was twofold: firstly, it was far enough away from Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, that their battle wouldn't affect Marineford; secondly, the nature of Burning Island meant that there was no one within a hundred miles, so there was no need to worry about innocent people being affected.

Burning Island, as its name suggests, is an island that has been burning fiercely for decades or even centuries.

This is not caused by human intervention, but rather by natural factors.

Burning Island is dotted with mountains, beneath which lie rich oil and natural gas resources. Natural gas gushes out from sandstone vents on the mountain slopes and accidentally ignites into a raging fire. Thanks to the abundant oil and natural gas resources within the island, once the flames start, they never go out.

Over time, all the vegetation and creatures that originally lived on Burning Island were burned to ashes, leaving only an inextinguishable flame that lingered over the island.

When you arrive near Burning Island, you will see not only a thick fog and haze formed by ash in the air, but also the surrounding seas polluted into a murky gray. Only resilient marine life can survive in this harsh environment. A strong, pungent odor permeates the air, and when the sea breeze blows, the acrid smell hits you immediately, covering your face with a layer of ash.

Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu advocated choosing the Burning Island as the battlefield, naturally driven by his own personal motives.

He is a Logia-type Magma-Magma Fruit user, and he can unleash even greater power in the unique terrain of Burning Island.

In contrast, Yang Ming possesses elemental powers such as fire, ice, lightning, and wind, as well as various other powerful abilities. However, if he chooses Burning Island as his battlefield, his elemental powers, except for fire, will inevitably be compressed to the extreme, preventing him from unleashing his full potential.

Despite his imposing appearance, Admiral Sakazuki, when he gets serious, understands the principle of using all his strength even when hunting a rabbit. This is especially true when facing an unfathomable Shura Admiral. He is willing to go all out, even if it means resorting to some tricks. As long as he can weaken Yang Ming's strength, it will all be worth it.

Because Burning Island burns year-round, the surrounding temperature rises sharply, with the lowest temperature in the nearby sea reaching 100 degrees Celsius, making it easy for ordinary people to get burned if they get close.

The steel warship had to stop advancing when it was 10 kilometers away from Burning Island, and the two of them had to travel there on their own using Moonwalk.

Perhaps with the intention of making a comparison, Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu glanced provocatively at Yang Ming, then went all out, his feet stomping on the void, advancing rapidly like a cannonball.

"childish!"

Yang Ming pursed his lips, but he wasn't about to be outdone.

With a light tap of his foot, Yang Ming, like a roc spreading its wings, gracefully strode through the air, keeping pace with Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu, neither stepping too far nor too short, a sight that could drive anyone with obsessive-compulsive disorder crazy.

To top experts, a distance of 10 kilometers is nothing more than a short while.

The two landed at the same time.

Admiral Sakazuki of Akainu raised an eyebrow, realizing that Yang Ming was handling the situation with ease, clearly holding back some strength. He was secretly surprised and thought to himself:

"I have cultivated Moon Step for many years, yet I am inferior to a mere junior?"

He was never a talkative person. His fists transformed into scalding lava, and without uttering a sound, he launched a fierce attack on Yang Ming.

Unexpectedly, the punch passed right through Yang Ming's body.

Something is wrong!

This feels wrong!

"Humans rely on their own perceptions and cognitions to understand the world, but they are also bound by them in their lives. That is called reality. However, perception and cognition are ambiguous things, and reality may just be a mirage. Humans live in their own self-awareness. Don't you think so?"