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Chapter 2466 The Melting Diamond Crystal Wall!
Capone Becky is smoking a large cigar.

The swirling smoke blurred the expression on his face, a mixture of mockery and coldness.

He was like a nobleman watching a gladiatorial contest in his own backyard.

He watched with a leisurely air as Shinazugawa Sanemi charged around in the distance, looking increasingly disheveled.

The latter's fierce slashing attack remained as sharp as ever.

He continuously slashed the 'gangster assassin' who pounced on him into shadowy fragments.
But those shadows quickly reformed under the power of the Imperial Arms.

But they were faced with an impenetrable wall of 'gangsters and thugs'.

His attacks were ineffective.
Every attempt to charge was repelled by rows of heavy shields and dense firepower.

He could only be like a ferocious beast trapped in an iron cage, full of ferocity but unable to break free.

"A futile struggle."

Becky gave a vague assessment.

He then spat the remaining cigar onto the ground and crushed it completely with his shiny leather shoes.

The silver-black 'Godfather's Majesty: Flame Tank' in his right hand.

It seemed to sense the change in its owner's mind and emitted a low hum.

"Dictator."

Becky's deep voice rang out.

Suddenly, the silver-gray revolver in his hand emitted a dark red light.

Its outline began to stretch and deform rapidly in the light.
Almost in the blink of an eye, the rugged 'revolver' disappeared.

Instead, it was replaced by a Mauser 98k rifle with cold, hard lines and a strong sense of mechanical beauty.

The slender barrel, the signature bolt-action mechanism, and the scope mounted on the barrel, gleaming with a faint light...

This is precisely the long-range sniping weapon most favored by gangsters in the old era.

Becky skillfully rested the rifle on her shoulder and pressed her eyes close to the scope.

The crosshairs of the scope instantly locked onto Sanemi Shinazugawa, who was still locked in combat with the 'gangster assassin'.

The Godfather's Majesty: Flame Tank comes with an automatic aiming function.

Combined with the fact that Bekki's Observation Haki is already stronger than Sanemi's, it's clear that Bekki's predictions are superior.

This allows Sanemi Shinazugawa to make every subtle movement.

Even the next movement trajectory is as clear as the lines on the palm of your hand.

"not good!"

Genya Shinazugawa, Giyu Tomioka, and Kyojuro Rengoku, who were watching from the sidelines, had drastically changed expressions upon seeing this scene.

But as bystanders, there was nothing they could do.

"The first shot."

【boom! 】

A crisp and distinctive gunshot rang out, quite different from the previous roar of heavy firepower.

An energy bullet imbued with Armament Haki was fired at a speed beyond visual perception.

It precisely bypasses or passes through the gales, gusts of wind, firelight, and shadows along its path.

Until he ignored the seemingly hard shoulder carapace of Sanemi Shinazugawa in his rhinoceros beetle form.

It pierced right through!

"Uh-huh——"

Suddenly, a burst of blood erupted from Shinazugawa Sanemi's right shoulder.

The intense pain and loss of strength caused him to falter, and he almost lost his grip on the dark red blade that was radiating intense heat.

"The second shot."

【boom! 】

There are almost no gaps.

Capone Becky's second bullet followed immediately.

This time, the target is Sanemi Shinazugawa's left knee.

The same Flowing Sakura Penetration technique, which ignores defense, tore through the leg armor like paper.

“Ahhhh————”

A cracking sound came from the kneecap.

With a piercing scream, Shinazugawa Sanemi staggered and fell to his knees, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

"elder brother!"

Genya Shinazugawa, standing outside the arena, could no longer contain himself and screamed in alarm.

"ended."

However, Becky's voice remained as cold as iron as she pulled the trigger for the third time.

【boom! 】

The third bullet still hit accurately, and Shinazugawa Sanemi barely managed to raise his left wrist in an attempt to block it.

He could no longer hold the crimson Nichirin Blade in his hand.

It flew out of his hand on the spot, spun in the air, and stuck in the ground some distance away.

The intense heat on the blade scorched the earth, making it sizzle.

"Abominable"

This is Lieutenant General Fengzhu, known for his volatile temper and bravery.

He was kneeling on both knees at that moment.

His right shoulder, left knee, and left wrist were completely destroyed, and blood stained a large area of ​​the ground beneath him.

He was breathing heavily.

He attempted to stand up by relying on the strong vitality of Zoan-type Devil Fruit users.

But the excruciating pain and joint damage made it impossible for him to even do that.

He could only lift his face, which was covered in spots, with great difficulty.

A pair of terrifying eyes, bloodshot and filled with resentment, peered through rows of shield-wielding gangsters thanks to the 'Transparent World' effect.

He stared intently at the short figure who was taking out an old-fashioned lighter and lighting a new cigar.

The defeat is set.

Moreover, it was a complete and utter defeat, a crushing loss where the opponent was tactically and technically outmatched.

Capone Bege didn't move an inch throughout the entire process, and he didn't even use his Castle-Castle Fruit powers.

He easily defeated a lieutenant general-level expert.

This cat-and-mouse game infuriated Shinazugawa Sanemi more than any physical injury.

"The victor is Admiral Capone Becky!"

A spherical device suspended in mid-air flew over to announce the results.

"Vice Admiral Sanemi Shinazugawa's challenge has failed!"

Off the field, Shinazugawa Genya watched his brother's pale figure, his feelings incredibly complicated.

There was both sympathy for the other person and shock at Capone Bege's immense strength.

The world government is filled with powerful figures!

"I'm still far from being able to catch up with my brother, and then surpass him to protect him."

Genya Shinazugawa clenched his fist, his nails digging deep into his palm.

At that moment, Rengoku Kyojuro took a deep breath, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

"Hmm!"

"A formidable opponent is the foundation for honing oneself!"

"Next, it's my turn!"

after an hour.

Kyojuro Rengoku strode into Duel Arena 65, watched by Giyu Tomioka behind him.

On the other side was his opponent.

The already renowned 'Diamond Admiral' Joz!
The opponent's towering, five-meter-tall physique, simply standing there, gave off an unshakeable, imposing presence, like a mountain peak.

"Lieutenant General Kyojuro Rengoku!"

"Please advise!"

Nevertheless, Kyojuro Rengoku greeted him in a loud voice, displaying impeccable manners.

But the surrounding temperature has already begun to rise quietly.

Joz gave a calm smile and gestured for them to proceed.

"I've heard rumors about Lieutenant General Flame Pillar for a long time."

"Attack me all you want, let me see if your flames can melt my diamonds!"

"Flaming Tiger!"

Rengoku Kyojuro's eyes widened.

The intense fighting spirit rose from his body as if it were a tangible substance.

With a roar, he unleashed a powerful slash, his crimson blade crackling with Armament Haki.

【Boom! 】

The surging flames burst forth like flowing water, instantly coalescing into a lifelike giant fire tiger.

The tiger's mane is made up of dancing golden-red flames.

Its fangs were menacing, its tiger eyes were wide open in fury, and it exuded a ferocious aura that seemed to burn everything in its path.

Wherever it passed, the air was distorted and blurred by the high temperature, and the ground was scorched, cracked and melted.

With a deafening roar, it pounced on Joz.

Faced with such a terrifying offensive, Joz simply smiled calmly.

"I've recently come across something interesting, and I'd like to show it to you."

"Drilling Breath, Diamond Crystal Wall."

He didn't make any big movements, he just lightly stomped one foot on the ground.

All of a sudden.

A diamond wall, reflecting dazzling light, rises from the ground.

It stands in the way.

The next moment, the Fiery Tiger, carrying immense power and terrifying heat, slammed violently into the wall surface.

And it...it...the diamond is melting!
"what?!"

The army officers and soldiers outside the arena exclaimed in unison.

Even Rengoku Kyojuro, who was inside the Flame Tiger, was shocked.

Joz, however, seemed completely unconcerned.

(End of this chapter)