XX-level Hokage

As the match drew to a close, the atmosphere in the arena reached its climax. Mashiro stood in a corner of the arena, quietly watching the match end. The cheers of the audience seemed irrelevant to her; her thoughts had long since transcended the outcome of the match.

"The Navy's movements have been exposed; they are preparing to send an admiral to Dressrosa." Dragon's voice came from behind, interrupting Mashiro's thoughts.

Mashiro didn't turn around, but simply nodded slightly, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Admiral Aokiji and Admiral Akainu have brought along three candidates for admiral and thousands of marines. What a grand gesture. As expected, they won't easily let Dressrosa become the birthplace of the revolution."

Ryu was silent for a moment, then frowned slightly: "You already have a plan?" Mashiro knew more detailed information than he did.

Mashiro smiled slightly: "Of course, the situation in Dressrosa was already under my control long before I entered the bullring."

Her gaze swept coldly across the entire arena, then she said softly, "This will be the stage for our first battle against the World Government." Just then, a cloaked man emerged from the shadows and whispered a few words in Mashiro's ear.

"The Beasts Pirates and the bounty hunters have already begun their operation." Mashiro turned to look at Dragon. "I have already arranged some helpers who will assist us in fighting off the Navy's encirclement at crucial moments."

Long nodded, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "You've indeed considered things very thoroughly. What should we do next?"

Mashiro smiled slightly: "I will gather the strength of the pirate alliance as soon as possible to ensure that we can stabilize the situation under the pressure of the Navy and the World Government. Your Revolutionary Army will be responsible for disrupting the Navy's command system, that is, cutting off their connection with the World Government."

Long Wei glanced at him and immediately understood Zhenbai's intention. He took a deep breath, his expression resolute as he spoke: "I will act as soon as possible. The Revolutionary Army's elite troops have already assembled across the land and are ready to begin infiltration at any time."

As they exchanged their views, the atmosphere outside the arena grew increasingly tense. With the Navy's movements, various forces converged on Dressrosa for the Navy's sake.

The arrival of Aokiji and Akainu has already caused a stir in the waters near Dressrosa. Warships are lined up like a long dragon on the sea, and the naval soldiers are on high alert.

"It seems the situation is more complicated than I imagined." Aokiji stood on the deck of the warship, looking out over Dressrosa, and let out a soft breath, his tone tinged with helplessness.

“That woman, Mashiro… her threat cannot be ignored, but Doflamingo’s existence cannot be ignored either.” Akainu stood beside Aokiji, his gaze as cold as a knife. He felt no pity or respect for Mashiro, only ruthless hostility.

Aokiji didn't speak, but simply shook his head. He knew that this mission was not just about capturing Mashiro; many complex forces were hidden behind the island of Dressrosa.

Their gazes simultaneously turned forward; the warships were gradually approaching the coastline of Dressrosa, and a tense atmosphere permeated the entire fleet. Meanwhile, some information had already been relayed to the Four Emperors.

Deep within the New World, Shanks, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin also received news that Mashiro was about to engage in a direct conflict with the World Government.

A sorcerer? That's quite a commotion. Whitebeard Teach sat on his pirate ship, laughing heartily, his tone incredibly carefree.

"Her goal isn't just the World Government; she even wants to collect the Poneglyphs." Shanks frowned slightly. Although he also harbored doubts about the World Government's rule, he wasn't interested in the struggle for the Poneglyphs.

Charlotte Linlin burst into laughter on her dessert island: "Hehehe, the Poneglyphs? I'm interested too, but that sorcerer is quite intriguing."

The forces of various factions converge in Dressrosa, where the pirate alliance, the Revolutionary Army, the Navy, and the World Government are about to engage in an earth-shattering battle.

As night fell, the third round of the martial arts competition came to a close. Tomorrow, this sensational martial arts competition will come to an end. The streets of Dressrosa were still bustling with noise, but beneath this surface calm, the major forces had quietly completed their deployments.

Mashiro stood atop a tall building in Dressrosa, overlooking the entire city. She sensed the approaching storm and knew that this operation would determine the future of the world.

Long stood beside her, his gaze resolute: "Everything is ready. Now it's time for us to take action."

Mashiro nodded slightly, then slowly said, "Starting tomorrow, the rules of the world will be rewritten, and we will be the ones who write this new history." The two looked at each other for a moment, then walked together towards the secret underground command post, where the Revolutionary Army soldiers were already busy at work, and Mashiro's hand...

They are also working hard to allocate resources from all parties.

After Ryu went to make the preparations, Mashiro laughed strangely.

"The politics of this world are really like playing house," Mashiro muttered to herself.

It's truly unexpected that the leader of such a large organization would so easily trust himself.

Mashiro does want to cause chaos in Texas, but that doesn't mean she'll get involved herself. She prefers to be the one who reaps the rewards after both sides have suffered losses.

At that moment, thunder rumbled in the sky above Dressrosa, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

Chapter 161: Naval Warfare (Part 1)

The final match began the next day.

The final winners of groups A, B, C, and D have been determined, and the four of them will compete for the ultimate prize: a Thunder-Thunder Fruit. Therefore, the bullfighting arena is exceptionally lively today.

Not only were the stands packed with people early on, but the viewing platform was also filled with people early on.

It's not unusual for the Donquixote Family to send people to watch the martial arts tournament, but it is quite unusual for Donquixote Doflamingo to come in person.

However, what surprised the people of Dressrosa the most was that Doflamingo was not sitting in the main seat of the viewing platform this time, but rather in the seat to the left of the main seat.

As for the main seat, a young girl sat there. She had long, jet-black hair and milky-white eyes, and her appearance was incredibly beautiful. She was smiling as she looked at the dueling arena in the center of the arena.

This inevitably led the people to speculate about the girl's identity, and even their king had to lower himself.

Among the public, there were also some who paid close attention to the newspapers. They vaguely suspected Mashiro's identity from her milky white eyes, but dared not believe it.

Unlike the bustling and noisy scene at the bullring, the major ports of Dressrosa were now eerily silent. The Donquixote Family executives had temporarily taken over all the ports in place of the port staff.

From Port No. 1 and Port No. 2, one can easily see silver-white warships speeding towards them in the distance.

At Port Three, a massive ship was slowly approaching—it was "Drought" Jack and his Mammoth. After subduing the Beasts Pirates, Mashiro had released Jack and Mammoth back to Onigashima.

At first, they would rather die than become members of any "pirate alliance." It wasn't until someone appeared and scolded them that they silently acquiesced. As long as Kaido was still their leader, they had no intention of fiercely resisting.

At Port No. 4, two ships are rapidly approaching each other. One ship is flying a flag with a pair of huge wings, while the other is flying a flag with a goggles pattern.

The two ships were carrying the four army commanders of the revolutionary army and the chief of staff.

The final bell rang over the bullfighting arena, and the roar of the crowd rose like a tidal wave. The final winners of the four groups stood in the center of the arena, their eyes sharp and their fighting spirit high.

Everyone knew that today's battle was not just about victory, but also about the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, which symbolized supreme power. The shouts from the audience were deafening, while on the viewing platform, Donquixote Doflamingo and Hyuga Mashiro watched the battle with ease.

Mashiro gently raised her eyes and looked at Doflamingo. She smiled slightly, and her superior aura forced Doflamingo to take this young girl seriously.

Doflamingo appeared relaxed, but his gaze frequently swept around, keenly sensing the unusual atmosphere outside the arena. He chuckled softly, "Today's Dressrosa isn't just about the excitement surrounding this match."

Mashiro's eyes flickered slightly, her smile undiminished: "Let them have their fun for a while, the show has only just begun."

Meanwhile, the Donquixote Family had tightly controlled all the ports of Dressrosa, prohibiting even ordinary ships from entering or leaving. A fleet of silver warships rapidly approached, flying naval flags and exuding a chilling aura.

On the deck of the command ship, Admiral Candidate Fujitora and Momomoto stood side by side, their expressions serious as they watched the massive Mammoth gradually appear in the distance.

Fujitora lightly tapped the ground with his cane, his senses rapidly activating: "That giant ship ahead is Jack the Drought's flagship, the Mammoth. Their target is probably us."

It's no coincidence that the Navy and the Four Emperors' subordinates are heading to the same place at the same time.

Momousagi sneered, her sword slightly unsheathed: "Perfect. These guys are always causing trouble in the New World. Since we've run into them today, let's take care of them all at once!"

Before the words were finished, a dark shadow suddenly rose from the Mammoth, its massive form blotting out the sun—it was Jack in his beast form.

His muscles bulged, and he was filled with rage. He fearlessly met the combined attack of the two generals. Fujitora and Momousagi launched a fierce offensive, but Jack's defense was extremely powerful. Although he was at a disadvantage, he was not defeated for a time.

Just as Fujitora was preparing to launch an even stronger gravity attack, a sharp whistling sound rang out, and a burst of flames suddenly appeared in the sky, with a scorching heat sweeping in all directions.

A colossal figure pierced the sky, emerging from the Mammoth, its body ablaze with flames and its fiery wings spread wide, as it swooped down directly towards Fujitora and Momousagi.

"Another troublesome fellow!" Fujitora said in a deep voice, suddenly swinging his sword. The gravitational shockwave collided with the flames, creating a violent explosion.

With Yu joining the battle, the situation instantly became two-on-two, greatly increasing the pressure on the two generals, and the battle reached a fierce stalemate. Meanwhile, outside Dressrosa, Akainu was engaged in a fierce battle with Sabo, the Revolutionary Army's Chief of Staff.

Enraged, Akainu unleashed a barrage of molten lava-like fists at Sabo. The volcanic power of the blows forced Sabo into a fierce battle. Despite his best efforts, Sabo found Akainu's strength far beyond his expectations, and each strike brought him immense pressure.

However, Sabo did not back down. He used his Dragon Claw Fist to meet Akainu's attack, effectively slowing down Akainu's offensive rhythm.

Although he was physically exhausted, Sabo knew that his mission was not to defeat Akainu, but to keep this powerful Marine Admiral firmly in the outer city and prevent him from interfering in other battlefields.

Akainu's eyes were cold, and lava churned beneath his feet: "Revolutionary Army scum, don't think you can swagger around here!"

Sabo wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes resolute: "Your era is over, Akainu. Today, let me see the end of the Marines!" On the other side of the city, Aokiji faced off against the four commanders of the Revolutionary Army.

Belo Betty's "Encouragement Fruit" ability transformed the surrounding crowd into warriors, hindering Aokiji's every move. Despite using ice to block them, he was unable to unleash his full power in the face of the people's wrath.

Aokiji sighed, his cold gaze sweeping across the battlefield: "The combination of the Revolutionary Army and the people... what a troublesome combination." He knew that the Revolutionary Army...

With the combined forces of the two armies, the battle will not be easy, but he has no intention of going all out.

Inside the arena, the battle raged fiercely, and the audience below was so engrossed in the atmosphere of victory and defeat that they almost forgot about the turmoil outside. The contrast between the arena and the outside world was striking.

Four people from four different factions are fiercely competing at the same time.

Chapter 162: Naval Warfare (Part Two)

Above the battlefield in Dressrosa, flames and gravity intertwined, and the battle was incredibly fierce.

Despite Fujitora's powerful gravity suppression, Jack the Drought's beast form displayed astonishing resilience. Although each blow was as heavy as a thousand pounds, Jack continued to charge relentlessly, as if this power only aroused his violent instincts.

Peach Rabbit was even faster; her swordsmanship was sharp and precise, each strike aimed at a vital point, attempting to find a breakthrough in his resilient defense. However, her seemingly unique physique forcefully withstood the onslaught of the candidate general.

At the same time, he used his wings to whip up flames and continuously countered Fujitora's gravity waves. His speed was as fast as lightning, and each dive brought up a scorching airflow that directly tore through the air.

Despite its enormous size, Yu is extremely mobile, and its flames have a wide attack range, forcing Fujitora to quickly adjust the gravity field to maintain its own protection.

"Fujitora, your eyes may be blind, but your battle instincts are never dulled." A cold laugh sneered, waves of intense heat pressing towards Fujitora. Although Fujitora was blind, his Observation Haki was extremely sharp, seemingly able to precisely sense every sudden attack from the flames.

Facing the swooping beast, he slightly raised the corners of his mouth, slammed his cane heavily on the ground, and a huge wave of gravity swept into the sky, directly hitting Yu's Flaming Wings.

The two forces collided in mid-air, unleashing a deafening explosion. Flames and gravity intertwined, creating a brief stalemate. On the ground, Jack roared, opened his gaping maw, and lunged at Momousagi, attempting to defeat her with a single blow.

However, Peach Rabbit's figure flashed past him like a ghost, instantly appearing on his side. With a flash of sword light, it slashed across Jack's shoulder.

Blood splattered, but Jack seemed oblivious to the pain, wildly swinging his fists and unleashing shockwaves. "These guys' resilience is a real headache," Momousagi said, slightly out of breath, but her eyes remained sharp.

Inside the arena, the atmosphere of battle had reached a fever pitch. The winners from the four groups were already engaged in fierce duels.

Everyone was giving it their all to obtain the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, which represented immense power.

The interplay of Devil Fruit abilities, Haki, Armament Haki, and Observation Haki created massive shockwaves that caused the entire arena's audience to tremble slightly.

On the viewing platform, Mashiro remained calmly seated, her eyes coldly observing every battle in the arena.

Her gaze occasionally fell on the audience, but the clamor and excitement of the crowd seemed meaningless to her.

She gently raised her hand, and Monet immediately walked to her side, bowing respectfully to await orders. "How is the battle going outside?" Mashiro asked softly.

"What are you talking about? I'm not quite sure. Isn't the battle supposed to take place inside the arena?" Monet asked, startled. "I know much longer than you do," Mashiro said with a half-smile.

Upon hearing this, Monet's face paled, and he lowered his head to reply, "The ports have been taken over, and the navy and the Four Emperors' subordinates have already clashed, resulting in a temporary stalemate. However, the navy's reinforcements are approaching, and the situation may change at any time."

Mashiro nodded slightly, as if all of this was within her expectations.

Her gaze swept across the room again, and suddenly a meaningful smile appeared on her face.

"Monet, who do you think will be the winner today?" she suddenly asked, her tone casual.

“I don’t know,” Monet said, bowing his head. Mashiro smiled gently and said nothing more.

Meanwhile, the battle outside Dressrosa intensified.

Akainu's attacks grew increasingly fierce, his fists churning with molten lava, each strike carrying destructive power. Although Sabo tried his best to withstand every attack from Akainu with his Dragon Claw Fist, he was clearly struggling.

Akainu's strength exceeded his expectations; the power of his Magma Fist was almost capable of destroying everything. The port.

Flames and gravity continued to intertwine in the sky outside Dressrosa, churning the entire sea like an apocalyptic wasteland. Fujitora and Momousagi, facing the two great calamities of the Beasts Pirates respectively, were attempting to break down their defenses with overwhelming power.

However, Jack's tenacity exceeded everyone's expectations. Despite being constantly suppressed by Fujitora and Momousagi's offensive, they never showed any sign of backing down.