Transmigrating into One Piece: The Peerless King

The Buddha-like Sengoku Marshal merely chuckled twice upon seeing this, without making any further comment.

Unbeknownst to them, the special effects team was particularly considerate. Seeing that everyone's attention was focused on Zhao Hai and his group, they gave them a close-up shot.

Of course, the shot also included the leather sofa beneath Zhao Hai and his group, as well as the hundred or so guards surrounding them.

Moreover, the words "The Most Outstanding Freshman in Naval History" were prominently displayed at the top of the screen.

Meanwhile, in various plazas of the World Government, people around the world looked at Zhao Hai on the screen, who was acting like a complete tyrant, with expressions of astonishment.

"These new naval recruits are amazing!"

"This is fucking outrageous! I just saw Marshal Zhan Guo and the others sitting on ordinary wooden chairs! These kids have gotten genuine leather sofas."

Somewhere in the World Government, a sharp-eyed giant noticed the vehicle that Sengoku the Buddha and his companions were riding in and exclaimed in surprise.

"And what the hell are those guards standing around that recruit? Are they really recruits? Are you sure this isn't some prank by some high-ranking naval officer?"

Elsewhere in the World Government compound, a small-time pirate looked at the respectful guards surrounding Zhao Hai and his group, utterly speechless.

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Meanwhile, in a town along the Grand Line.

The Straw Hat crew, including Luffy, are resupplying here.

At this point, Luffy's crew had three more members: the ship's doctor Chopper, Usopp, and the cook Sanji.

"Hahaha... Nami, Zoro, guess who I just saw?"

Suddenly, Nami and Zoro, who were having a meal at a restaurant in the town, heard Luffy's loud laughter coming from outside the door.

"Separate!"

Zoro, who was eating, swallowed the food he had just put in his mouth because of Luffy's sudden shout.

"Hey, hey, hey... can you please stop yelling when other people are eating?!"

Having finally recovered, Zoro roared at Luffy.

Nami, standing to the side, could only wave helplessly at Luffy and his crew.

However, Luffy completely ignored Zoro's complaints and happily exclaimed, "Hahaha... I just saw the sea in the town square..."

"what?"

"ocean?"

"That damn guy finally showed up!"

Before Luffy could finish speaking, Nami grabbed her Clima-Tact and stormed out.

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Chapter Fifty-Four: The Prelude to the Battle

"Uh--"

"I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Luffy watched Nami storm off, muttering to himself, "I only saw it on the screen in the plaza. Slow down, does it grow legs or something?"

"Ok?"

Hearing Luffy's mutterings, Zoro immediately put on a sympathetic look, as if to say, "Luffy, you're doomed. Just wait for Nami to deal with you!"

"Zoro, let's go take a look!"

After quickly finishing the food left on the table by Nami and Zoro, Luffy pulled Zoro along and ran towards the plaza.

Nami, who was searching for Zhao Hai all over the square, saw Luffy and the others approaching and angrily shouted, "Luffy! Where's that bastard Hai?"

Luffy glanced at the angry Nami, then at the giant screen, and muttered in confusion, "I could clearly see it on here just now."

"Miss Nami, I'm here. Is there anything I can do for you?"

Sanji, who was buying groceries on the street, saw that the beautiful Nami had an angry look on her face. He immediately threw the groceries in his hand to Chopper next to him and ran towards Nami with hearts in his eyes.

Sanji, who was close to Nami, noticed that his goddess, Nami, was glaring at Luffy. His face darkened, and he yelled at Luffy, "Luffy! What have you done to upset Nami this time? Tell me the truth!"

"Look!"

"The sea has appeared!"

At this moment, Luffy did not answer Sanji, but pointed behind Nami and exclaimed in surprise.

"ocean?"

"Is the one that Miss Nami hates the most called the Caribbean Sea?"

Upon hearing Luffy's voice, both Nami and Sanji turned around and stared at the huge screen, Nami's angry eyes scanning the screen.

"Wow... look, Hai is so handsome from below the platform!"

As Luffy exclaimed in surprise, Nami and the others also noticed the figure radiating brilliant light below the high platform on the screen.

"He's actually a navy officer?"

"Then why did he join the Straw Hat Pirates?"

Nami stared in astonishment at the rows of marines surrounding Zhao Hai, her mouth agape.

She initially thought Zhao Hai was just a sly thug, but she never expected him to be a prominent figure in the Navy Headquarters.

"fork!"

Suddenly, Zoro seemed to see something incredible, pointing at the screen and exclaiming, "What—what did I see? That's a real—leather sofa!"

"Genuine leather sofa?"

Upon hearing Zoro's suggestion, Luffy and the others also turned their attention to Zhao Hai's surroundings.

The scene was set on an incredibly luxurious, supreme-looking leather sofa, with a hundred or so underlings standing respectfully, all under the intense, envious gazes of the surrounding navy personnel.

Looking at this scene, Zhao Hai looked exactly like an ancient emperor.

Of course, this is without considering the presence of the naval's top combatants sitting upright on the high platform, exuding an aura that shakes the universe.

Otherwise, Zhao Hai would have been completely crushed. After all, the aura of a true top-tier powerhouse is the most awe-inspiring, especially in a world like One Piece where the law of the jungle prevails.

"The Freshman Competition, begin!"

Just as Luffy and his crew were stunned by Zhao Hai's grand display, a loud voice from Teacher Chaton resounded through the sky.

The voice seemed to contain immense power, and everyone in the World Government remembered it.

Then, one after another, the newly recruited naval vessels, brimming with imposing momentum, charged toward the high platform.

The rules of this naval competition are incredibly simple: the ten people who can defeat their opponents and finally climb to the top of this huge platform are the top ten.

Don't be fooled by its seemingly simple appearance. The steep terrain of the high platform and the numerous other competitors eyeing it from all sides are enough to deter many people.

Not to mention the intense pressure emanating from the high platform; without strength and a firm will, even without anyone stopping you, you shouldn't even think about climbing up.

Seeing the unusually active navy around them, Zhao Hai and his men remained completely still, quietly watching the performance of the other navy personnel.

Seeing that Gary and the others were not making any moves, Zhao Hai asked in confusion, "Uh—, Gary, Coby, why aren't you guys going up yet!"

When Zhao Hai asked, Coby immediately replied, "Hehe... Brother Hai, you underestimate us too much. We are very strong. We have already received special permission from Master Garp to not participate in this top ten freshman competition."

"Well! It seems that I, Zhao, have indeed been underestimated by some people!"

Hearing Koby's answer, Zhao Hai understood that this must have been the work of Chaton-sensei and Garp-sensei.

"You think you can embarrass me like this? You're as naive as a child!"

Zhao Hai gave a meaningful glance to Teacher Chatun on the high platform, then said to Ade beside him, "Clear the way!"

At Zhao Hai's command, the members of Hai Ge's fan club marched in a grand procession toward the high platform.

The other naval forces around them could only obediently retreat and avoid direct confrontation, allowing Zhao Hai's army to advance unimpeded.

Soon, Zhao Hai and his group arrived at the foot of the high platform.

After glancing at the platform, Zhao Hai waved to the members around him and said, "I'll go up first. You guys should try your best too."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Hai used the Fish Leap Transformation Technique to withstand the pressure from the Navy's top combatants, and with a "whoosh," he arrived on the high platform.

"Fuck!"

"Your mom is amazing!"

"As expected of the man who is known as the invincible one who can sweep through the new generation of the Navy!"

"..."

The other navy personnel around were all in awe of Zhao Hai's incredibly flashy and awesome maneuvers.

"Isn't this the Navy's Six Styles? How did he train all year? How can he be so adept at using the surrounding atmosphere?"

Teacher Chatun was shocked to see Zhao Hai suddenly appear beside her.

"Hehehe... These young people nowadays are really something else, okay, take a picture!" Admiral Kizaru exclaimed in admiration.

While the other high-ranking naval officers remained silent, their gazes kept sweeping over Zhao Hai.

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Meanwhile, in the town square where Luffy and his crew were located.

Seeing Zhao Hai's dazzling display of skill, Luffy and his crew were filled with amazement.

"Hahaha... Hai is amazing!"

Luffy directly expressed his surprise, while Zoro and Chopper beside him stared in shock at the dashing figure on the screen.

Nami, however, stared intently at the hateful figure in her eyes with a lingering anger. Seeing Zhao Hai's triumphant expression only intensified her fury.

Sanji, standing beside Nami, pondered for a long time before speaking softly, "Could it be that the Caribbean Sea ate some strange Devil Fruit?"

"Hahaha... Even if he ate a Devil Fruit, he's still incredibly powerful!"

Hearing Sanji's words, Luffy and his crew remained excited and shouted loudly.