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Chapter 2411 The Substitute: The Spirit of Zunesha!

Rainy.

It was as if the sky had draped the earth in a melancholy cloak.

The entire island is shrouded in a gray veil and a picturesque mist.

Bang, who looked like a young man, stood in front of the wooden window, his deep gaze looking through the rain towards the large pavilion in the distance called 'King Wu'.

They had been in the Flower City of the West Sea for several days with President Green Pepper.

It is also the location of the headquarters of the Martial Arts Association.

Bangu really likes the antique environment here and is gradually getting used to life here.

I'm no longer as amazed by everything I see as I was a few days ago.

There were so many things about starfish that I had never heard of or seen before.

"Master!"

"President Green Pepper wants you to come over as soon as possible!"

At this moment, Cha Lanzi, dressed in a dark green training uniform, knocked twice on the door and spoke from outside.

"it is good."

Bang led the other party to the second-floor hall of the 'King of Martial Arts Pavilion'.

Green Pepper, Bachai, Gerhard, Water Dragon, and others have already gathered here.

But his gaze was drawn to the ten kung fu manatees in the arena.

This creature looks more like a turtle, but it can walk upright, or rather, hop.

It is said that the president of the Green Pepper Association imported a large quantity of them from Alabasta.

Because they love practicing various physical skills, they usually serve as sparring partners for the disciples.

Before Bang could even ask a question, the kung fu manatees began making various punching motions.

Some are like a boxing hook, others are like a karate lunge.

Some are Muay Thai elbow strikes, while others are Bajiquan hammer strikes.

These are nothing unusual.

But the mist emanating from them made Bang blurt out a single word.

"gas!"

No sooner had they finished speaking than several of the kung fu manatees suddenly increased their movements, and pure white light shone from their arms.

In an instant.

Their speed and power have been greatly improved.

Air bursts and shrieks filled the air, and fists slammed into the floor, creating dents.

Bangu discovered the manatee who used the Bajiquan hammer technique.

He actually displayed some of the style and power of the Eight-Strike Fist.

You can see shockwaves spreading out from the point of impact with the naked eye.

But when the white light on its hand disappeared, it returned to normal Bajiquan.

How is this going?

"See? They suddenly learned how to use qi overnight, and even mastered the ability to condense qi and temporarily increase its power."

Green Pepper shared his thoughts with everyone present.

These kung fu manatees originally lacked physical fitness.

Only a select few, through rigorous training, can master extraordinary martial arts such as the Eight-Strike Fist and Fishman Karate.

Before this, I could only practice regular, ordinary physical techniques, and the Demon Slayer Breathing Technique that I was only recently taught.

But now they are using qi as the core to unleash moves that rival or imitate extraordinary physical techniques.

"Overnight?"

Bang and the others from the world of heroes thought this was a power that the Kung Fu Manatee had always possessed.

"Yes, it happened last night, but the specific reason is still unclear."

Green Pepper said, "However, I have already asked Vice President Elizabello to contact the Magical Creatures Association."

"At least it doesn't seem like a bad thing~" Water Dragon smiled as he looked at the Kung Fu Manatees.

"Do all the kung fu manatees undergo this change?" Bang asked.

“No, we’ve only found these ten right now,” Elder Bachai shook his head.

"That is to say, there are certain conditions."

Just as Bang and the others were deep in thought, Queen Elizabeth II walked in.

"What do you say over there?"

Green Pepper looked over: "Could it be that the Magical Creatures Association doesn't know either?"

"No, they gave a very clear answer."

Queen Elizabeth II said with a strange expression: "It is said that this is the work of the Creator. From now on, starfish native creatures that have reached a certain level of vitality will master the power of Qi and awaken their respective innate abilities."

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The group of people present, led by Qingjiao, immediately fell silent.

It turned out to be the case.

In other words, the Creator added something new to the starfish, and they could only accept and adapt to it.

"Ahem, alright, let's send them back first."

After saying that, Green Pepper looked at Bang, Water Dragon, and the others and smiled:
"Those of you who have decided to participate in the Top 100 competition, go to Whiskey Hill City to register today, and while you're at it, see what the Adventurers' Association is all about."

"It would be best to also visit the City of Duels; it's just as suitable for us martial artists."

"Okay, President!"

At the same time, more and more starfish people are noticing changes in the animals around them.

It wasn't until the 7 PM World News broadcast that host Stella revealed the truth.

After the 'Five Stars Conjunct the Sea', the existence of the Creator was no longer a secret.

It is said that the Creator enhanced the potential of starfish, a native species.

Most people were both surprised and pleased, even though this would make the starfish environment more dangerous.

As long as you stay within the city limits, you're unlikely to encounter any problems.

Once outside the city, it depends on individual skill and luck.

Just as the outside world was in an uproar.

The island of Punk Hazard, where the Academy of Sciences is located, suddenly became lively.

They received an urgent message from 'CP' early in the morning.

The 40,000 army soldiers and their families living in Zou, on the back of the elephant, have all undergone unusual changes, except for children and the elderly.

As for what the changes are...
The family of three, Ikoma, Hozumi, and Sakura, are currently at Research Institute No. 3 on the island, where they have completed a comprehensive physical examination and a series of tests.

Vegapunk, fashion, Fram, Lindbergh, and others.

He was wearing a white lab coat and carefully studying the lines of data and results on the screen.

The task was left to the six clones created by Vegapunk.

"I never expected that we would suddenly have this capability."

not far away.

Still finding it unbelievable, Ikoma looked down at the faint gray light emanating from the surface of his skin.

He then looked up at the person in front of him, who was exactly the same as himself, and the elephant phantom behind the other person.

He actually had it too, but he hid it, or rather, everyone did the same last night.

Oh, there are no cherries.
“We have made a preliminary assessment.” Vegapunk, as the dean, walked over.

"You say."

Ikoma quickly responded, listening attentively to every word the other person said next.

“Your physical bodies show no obvious changes, but your mental strength is abnormal.”

"First of all, the overall mental capacity has increased by about 30% to 50%."

"And this kind of image is essentially a creation of Yin energy in the form of ripples."

"Generally speaking, beings with insufficient spiritual power cannot be seen with the naked eye, such as ordinary people in worlds like Kabane, Demon Slayer, nuclear weapons, and state religions."

"Furthermore, it is almost certain that they lack self-awareness and are completely controlled by your own will."

"It's equivalent to having an abnormal mental energy body outside the body that can be controlled at any time."

"You've all seen the specific capabilities just now through the test."

"It can fight outside the body, or it can attach itself to your body to form an energy armor-like effect."

"Greatly enhance attack or defense, improve pure physical strength, or you could say brute force."

"Or it could extend its trunk and whip the target from a distance, spraying water jets."

Vegapunk laughed and said, "In short, I haven't found any downsides yet."

"Let's just consider it an extra special ability derived from Zunesha, how about calling it the Spirit of Zunesha?"

"Although it's not of much use to a researcher like you."

"We will record it here as a Yin-style spiritual entity born from spiritual alienation, with the data code name 'Substitute'."

Hozumi, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't the cherry change at all?"

"Because children are born with insufficient mental strength, she should awaken it as she grows up, but the elderly probably won't be able to."

(End of this chapter)