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Chapter 2456 Crocodile is actually very strong!
The May night breeze, carrying the unique scent of the ocean, swept across the red earth continent.

The intense fighting spirit that had lingered over the Army Headquarters and Navy Headquarters for three days could not be cooled in the slightest.

It was 11 p.m. on May 8th.

Army Headquarters.

One hundred and fifty arenas are distributed on the ground and in the air.

The various bursts of light remained dazzling, and the roar of colliding energy rose and fell.

As the time goes.

The ranks of the two sides in the confrontation have risen from the initial major and lieutenant colonel to between colonel and senior colonel.

Or they might go on a winning streak and start challenging the latter's majors and lieutenant colonels.

Everyone standing on the field carries a strong belief and desire.

Defeat the opponent before you.

Gain access to challenge higher-ranking officers!
Blood, sweat, shattered weapons, and the release of all kinds of energy constitute the main theme of these days.

In this assessment of the combat capabilities of the entire military.

Several names rose rapidly like comets, attracting more and more awe-inspiring gazes.

Loki.

There is absolutely no need to use your own weapons.

That iron hammer called 'Ragnir'.

With his overwhelming physique and strength alone, he easily defeated school-level opponents as if they were fragile toys.

His fighting style carries an innate nobility and playfulness.

It was as if this brutal test was nothing more than an interesting game to him.

Mereoleona.

Her fighting style was ferocious and direct.

The fiery magic is combined with newly trained domineering aura, six styles, and life return.

Every opponent in front of her was like a piece of iron thrown into a furnace.

The only way is to be melted or shattered.

All of her defeated opponents suffered severe burns all over their bodies.

Earth Spider.

The Rock Breathing technique, which has reached the true level, is combined with the Earth Spider clan's innate talent of 'Earth Incarnation'.

With a wave of his four arms, the earth cracked open, and countless rock formations rose from the ground.

Their strength, speed, reaction time, and momentum are unmatched at this level of combat power.

His fear was called 'Disrupting the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons'.

It also contains the power of fear to crush one opponent after another with its fighting spirit and will.

In contrast, Waidi Bay is like a cold blizzard.

Every battle will freeze the entire battlefield.

The combination of Ice Breathing, Ice Magic, and Crimson Blood makes her both elegant and deadly.

This forms a stark contrast to Meleo Leona, who wields fire magic.

But tomorrow.

Their battle will enter a completely new and higher level.

General-level combat power.

They will be facing brigadier generals, major generals, lieutenant generals, and even generals who are second only to generals.

The real test has only just begun.

at the same time.

Inside the headquarters meeting room, far from the hustle and bustle.

A high-level video conference is quietly taking place.

The minister, who is currently still in office, is sitting in the main seat.

Zephyr, Tsuru, Garp, Kuzan, Shiki, and Kaido are located at Marine Headquarters.

And holographic virtual images of Raymond, Sakassky, Barrett, Newgate, and others located at Army Headquarters.

They appeared one after another at the seats on both sides of the long table.

"Loki."

With his hands crossed and resting on his chin, he said in a steady voice, "It seems that this promotion to general is a sure thing."

"There are almost no current generals who can stop him."

Barrett snorted and sneered, "Ancient giant bloodline, the talent is indeed beyond words."

Facing a freakish monster like Loki.

Even he had to admit that he was slightly inferior in terms of talent.

"I just don't know how long we can last against that 'sand crocodile'."

“I spoke to him on the phone the day before yesterday, and he threatened that he wouldn’t show any mercy.”

"No one can survive five days under their own control."

"He also asked me to tell the others on his behalf to be prepared to promote their own generals after the fact."

"This door is closed!"

Barrett couldn't stop smiling as he talked about these things.

Sora, Zefa, and Tsuru exchanged bewildered glances after hearing this.

Crocodile seems determined to vent his anger on his challengers this time.

However, considering that Loki and Teach all treated him like an easy target, it's understandable.

But there's nothing these people can do.

Of the current Army generals, only Crocodile is a suitable candidate.

Kong thought to himself, "I should have let Tiger stay a little longer."

"puff----"

At that moment, Karp almost spat out the tea he had just drunk, and then he slapped his thigh and laughed heartily.

"Hahahaha!"

"Arrogant!"

"But this is the kind of spirit a great general should have, and I like it!"

He rubbed his temples helplessly: "It's really... both funny and exasperating."

"Is he planning to give the 'supernovas' a hard time?"

"However, given his current strength, it's probably not entirely arrogant of him to say such a thing."

Zephyr shook his head and chuckled: "Let Crocodile do whatever he wants."

"The path of the strong is full of thorns, and it's not surprising that I lost to him."

He pushed up his glasses and calmly analyzed, "As long as someone's strength reaches the level of a general, there is a possibility that they can survive the five-day assessment period."

"But the chances of defeating Crocodile are extremely slim."

"He has been cultivating natural energy all these years, and recently he found a resource called Nether Crystal. His Sand-Sand Fruit ability must have reached an extremely high level."

"In terms of physical skills, I found that he can maintain high-intensity training for three hours under 20 times gravity."

"While you may not be as exaggerated as Garp, Bullet, and Kaido were back then, you can't be called weak either."

"Its domineering presence has probably also improved by leaps and bounds."

"The key is that he has the potential for Conqueror's Haki, and no one knows when he will achieve Colorless Haki."

"He has even begun to study alchemy."

"Although it hasn't been a long time, given Crocodile's abilities, he may have already made some progress."

She paused, her tone gradually becoming more serious.

"It can be said that Crocodile's strength has already firmly reached the peak of the Admiral level."

"Even if Harald were to be resurrected or Lox were to reappear, the outcome of the battle against him would still be uncertain."

A brief silence fell over the meeting room.

Crocodile's growth rate and the various powers he accumulated exceeded many people's expectations.

Therefore, it wouldn't be surprising if we heard tomorrow that he has awakened his Sand-Sand Fruit ability to the second level or achieved colorless Haki.

Crane changed the subject: "Speaking of which, I found out that Loki seems to be truly focused on joining the military this time."

"He has officially accepted the position of chieftain of the giants, along with the 'artifact of faith' Elbaf, bestowed upon him by Lord Im."

"He handed it over to his half-brother Haldin."

Upon hearing this, Kaido burst into laughter: "Worororo~, you're leaving the divine weapon and clan leader to your little brother?"

"That kid's a bachelor!"

"He really is a guy who's only interested in fighting and getting stronger!"

Barrett grinned and chimed in, "I knew this kind of person would have a hard time resisting the temptation to conquer all worlds. Ten years is his limit!"

Sora nodded.

He then looked at Raymond and Sakazuki and said:
"In that case, we can rest assured to appoint Loki as our general."

The implication.

Even if he fails Crocodile's 'Top Test', he will still be promoted.

No one present had any objection to this.

(End of this chapter)