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Chapter 108 A Young Man Arrives at the Arena (Please Subscribe)

On the stage, Kitahara Tsune bowed gracefully to the audience around him, which drew another round of cheers.

However, unlike previous winners, he did not leave the ring amidst cheers and applause from the audience.

Under the host's puzzled gaze, he grabbed the microphone.

Seeing that the arena audience was casting curious glances at Kitahara Tsuneo because of his actions, Kitahara Tsuneo looked around and scanned every arena audience member present.

"This is my first match at the Dressrosa Arena."

Kitahara Tsune's voice carried through the microphone to every corner of the arena.

"To be honest, I'm a little disappointed with this match."

"Scott's strength is indeed quite good, but he's not good enough for me."

Skate looked ashamed upon hearing this.

He was the one who brought Kitahara Tsune to the arena, yet he himself was defeated by the opponent.

He didn't refute it; instead, his face showed a hint of frankness.

Anyone with eyes can see the gap between Kitahara Tsuneo and him.

I had heard of the Dores Rosa Arena a long time ago.

Kitahara Tsune continued his sermon through the microphone.

"Finally, we arrived in Dressrosa and were overjoyed to find that the arena was a place for swordsmen to hone their skills."

"Unfortunately, after today's match, I can't help but have some doubts about the reputation of the Dres Rosa Arena."

"Is this all the swordsmen in the arena are capable of?!"

Upon hearing this, the audience in the arena, who had previously admired Kitahara Tsuneo because of his formidable strength, as well as the arena's loyal spectators, all frowned.

Are you doubting the strength of our arena?

"Just because you beat Skate, you're acting so arrogantly?"

"When did the navy people become so arrogant and ignorant?"

After a brief moment of shock and silence, the audience in the arena erupted like boiling water being poured into a pot of oil.

Some of the regular spectators at the arena were even red-faced and loudly rebuked Kitahara Tsuneo.

Judging from the fact that the arena was surrounded by water with piranhas, they would probably have climbed onto the stage and fought Kitahara Tsune.

Kitahara Tsune stood in the middle of the arena, looking at the excited crowd. His face was expressionless, even showing a hint of mockery, but he nodded to himself inwardly.

That's how it is; the bigger the reaction, the hotter the atmosphere gets.

The better the effect, the better.

Seeing that the situation was getting out of control, the host tried to take back the microphone that Kitahara Tsune had taken away and regain control of the situation, but found that even though the other party was right next to him, he could not touch Kitahara Tsune no matter what he did.

Seeing that the atmosphere had been heated enough, Kitahara Tsune continued to speak.

"However, I still have a sliver of hope for the arena."

His words calmed the surrounding audience for a second, but his next words filled the bloodthirsty crowd with madness.

"Therefore, I'm offering a bounty of 5000 million Berries."

"Anyone who can defeat me in the arena, by any means necessary—including but not limited to swordsmanship, weapons, Devil Fruit abilities, or Haki—will receive these 5000 million Berries!"

After a brief silence, the surrounding audience erupted once again.

"Is 5000 million Pele true?"

"This is the arena I've been wanting to see!"

"Rivers of blood! I want to see rivers of blood!"

"Can you carry 5000 million peggs with you?"

The spectators, who were blushing with embarrassment at the questioning of their own arena's strength, burst into laughter upon hearing Kitahara Tsune's arrogant words.

"Are you kidding? This is just a way to throw money away!"

"Is an entire nation really less powerful than you alone?"

The spectators in the arena were mostly local residents, as well as many foreign tourists.

Most of them came to this arena because of rumors from the outside world, wanting to see bloody gladiatorial combat.

However, instead of the brutal and bloody gladiatorial combat, we saw swordsmen sparring.

This was good, but it didn't meet their expectations.

Kitahara Tsune's extremely arrogant words completely aroused their deep-seated curiosity.

This is exactly what they want to see: rivers of blood!

Dori, who was standing in the audience seat closest to the ring, looked at Kitahara Tsuneo in the middle of the ring with disbelief.

"Is this still a superior officer?"

Dolly muttered to herself.

My impression of my superior was that he was approachable and always had a gentle smile on his face.

"cut."

Upon hearing Kitahara Tsune's words, Lu Qi, who was standing to the side, immediately let out a cold laugh.

"What are you laughing at?"

Dolly turned to look at Lucci.

Do you really understand your superior?

Lucci spoke up, making a sarcastic remark, "The guy standing in the middle of the ring now is his original form."

"And they're even more arrogant than before."

Dori frowned upon hearing Lucci's words, gave Lucci a complicated look, and then looked at Kitahara Tsuneo.

Early this morning, Kitahara Tsune brought this guy, who looked miserable, was wearing a suit, and clearly wasn't a good person, to their hotel, saying he was going to mentor him for a while.

Commander Kitahara Tsuneo told him that the guy's name was Lucci and that he was a former colleague.

It was then that Dolly learned that his superior officer had been in the Navy for less than a year and had previously worked in some CP department.

However, Lucci did not tell Dorido about this.

Now, Lucci was simply staring intently at Kitahara Tsuneo, who was challenging the entire arena from the ring.

From the moment the other party started fighting the swordsman named Skate, Lucci could tell that Kitahara Tsune was not serious at all.

They even actually followed the rules of the arena and only used swordsmanship.

Just by looking at Kitahara Tsune's swordsmanship, one can see the tremendous progress his opponent has made in recent times.

While on Enies Lobby, Kitahara Tsuneo and Kaku simply sparred, and Lucci would occasionally run into them as well.

Although he already knew how powerful the other party was, he was still shocked at this moment.

"What are you trying to do?"

Lucci couldn't understand why the other side would declare war in such a high-profile manner in this arena.

Although I was quite flamboyant before, I was never this high-profile.

"Isn't the navy protecting him a little too much?"

In the private room at the top.

King Rick, who had just finished watching the entire match and was about to get up and leave, paused slightly in his grip on his longsword when he heard Kitahara Tsuneo say that he would offer a bounty of 5000 million Berries for someone to defeat him.

"What an arrogant brat."

He raised his eyelids and looked at Kitahara Tsuneo in the middle of the arena.

It seems I still lack understanding of the navy officer who saved Dressrosa.

He loosened his grip on the longsword and pondered for a moment.

Kitahara Tsune was able to defeat Skate, and so easily at that.

In terms of swordsmanship, this naval officer is definitely not to be underestimated.

Moreover, the other party has made it clear that he can be defeated in any way.

As the king of Dressrosa, this was, in a way, a slap in the face for him.

Although he himself doesn't really care.

"In that case, let's grant his wish."

Thinking this, King Rick beckoned and summoned a maid.