Chapter 33 Do you want to join the Navy?!
"Get him to the Navy?!"
"How is it possible that they are..."
After hearing what Yoriichi said, Aokiji suddenly stopped talking when he was about to say that the other party was a swordsman.
Well, you know what, you really don't know. The navy isn't very picky about identity. As long as you have a clear background, aren't a pirate, and haven't committed unforgivable crimes in a member country, you can become a member of the navy.
Aokiji didn't know that Cyrus entered the arena because he was a murderer, but it wouldn't matter even if he knew.
Cyrus himself has been pardoned by the king of Dressrosa, so the navy will not use its sword to kill the people of Dressrosa, and the other party has not committed any more crimes.
"How is it? Kuzan, go down and ask!"
"At the very least, let me fight him in private. I really want to fight him!"
Yoriichi said excitedly, expressing a strong desire to fight Cyrus.
Battles between swordsmen can generally be divided into two aspects: "skill" and "power." In terms of speed, strength, and perception, Yoriichi far surpassed Cyrus. However, setting these aside, in terms of "skill" alone, Cyrus was worthy of being defeated by Yoriichi.
"Well, okay, let's go down and ask later, but don't get your hopes up too much."
"The other party probably doesn't want to become a navy."
"Although this is my first time in Dressrosa, I've heard of the arena here. Some of the sword fighters here are here to hone themselves, some are death row prisoners, and some are slaves."
"Many sword fighters are consumables."
Seeing Yoriichi's eagerness, Aokiji didn't refuse directly, but he also didn't want Yoriichi to have too high expectations. After all, the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment.
"It's okay, I'm just asking."
"Maybe, he might be interested."
The two men, having agreed, did not watch the ensuing fight, but hurriedly left their seats, intending to go backstage to find Cyrus. However, it was obvious that the people in the arena would not allow two strangers to meet their gladiators for no reason.
Cyrus is different from other free swordsmen. In a sense, Cyrus is still a criminal and has no freedom.
At this time, Aokiji's identity as a colonel of the Navy Headquarters became quite useful. After confirming Aokiji's identity, the conference specially sent someone to lead Aokiji and Yoshiichirō to meet Cyrus.
Unlike what Yunyi had imagined, Cyrus was actually in a prison inside the arena. He had thought the arena would have prepared some accommodation for this "cash cow".
A solitary prison of about 10 square meters, surrounded by bluestone walls. A vent is opened at the top of one wall. Steel columns as thick as a thumb divide the vent into small squares, which are only wide enough for a cat to pass through.
The layout of the room was clear at a glance: a bed, a set of tables and chairs, a squat toilet connected to the room, and a simple sink with a pale yellow towel, a half-empty bar of soap, a toothbrush and cup for washing, and a small box of tooth salt.
After the battle, Cyrus has returned to his "room" and his sword is leaning against the wall.
It can be seen that although Cyrus lived in prison, he was different from other criminals. He had many privileges and his freedom was not restricted.
With Cyrus's fighting ability, it would be easy for him to break out of the arena if he had a sword in his hand.
Aokiji and Yoriichi walked into Cyrus's room and looked around. Cyrus was also a little surprised to see the two visitors, and his bright eyes looked at Tsugakuko Yoriichi and Aokiji.
He had heard from the person in charge that a captain from the Navy Headquarters wanted to see him, and it looked like that tall man was the one. Cyrus was a little surprised when he saw Aokiji's face. He didn't expect that such a young man could be a captain in the Navy.
"What do you two marines want from me?!"
Cyrus seemed to have not spoken to outsiders for a long time, and when he spoke he gave people a feeling of lack of confidence.
Completely different from him in the ring.
Without waiting for Aokiji to speak, Yunyi walked up to Cyrus, extended his hand, and greeted him with a smile:
"Hello, my name is Yuichiro Tsugikoku, and I'm not a marine yet."
"Cyrus, I admire your fighting skills. I wonder if it would be possible for us to spar with each other."
"Not in the ring, just sparring in private."
"To be honest, I'm your fan."
Yuanyi praised Cyrus in every word and action, fearing that Cyrus would refuse.
"Sparring?" It was the first time Cyrus had heard this term. Every battle in the arena was a life-or-death struggle. Sparring? It was the first time he had heard of that term.
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Cyrus lowered his head and looked at Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who was only a little over 170cm tall. Looking at Yoriichi's young face, he really had no intention of competing with Yoriichi.
If it weren't for the fact that Yoriichi also had a long sword with a black sheath in his hand, Cyrus would not have thought that Yoriichi was qualified to fight him.
A fight? Cyrus was afraid of accidentally killing the other party.
"I have never sparred with anyone. I have always fought with others for my life."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to stop myself. If you two are here for this matter, then forget it. I can't help you."
Although Cyrus reached out and held Yunyi's hand, he squatted down while speaking, and spoke to Yunyi with an expression like he was teasing a child, refusing.
"Uh" Yuichiro felt Cyrus' attitude and agreed with the "concern" in Cyrus' words, but when he heard these words, Yuichiro still felt that he was underestimated.
However, Yunyi was not angry. After all, it was normal to judge people by their appearance. Moreover, Yunyi had entered the "state of no self". If he did not fight, he would give people the impression of being an ordinary person and did not exude any dangerous aura at all.
"Mr. Cyrus, I think you don't need to worry about these."
"I think you won't be bored fighting me."
As Ji Guoyuan spoke, he swiftly drew the long sword from his waist, thrust it flatly, and sheathed it. A muffled sound exploded in Cyrus's ears, and he looked back to see a small hole, two fingers wide, inexplicably appearing in the bluestone wall.
Sunlight shines into the room through the small hole.
Seeing this scene, Cyrus' pupils suddenly shrank. Just now, he didn't even see how Tsugikoku Yoshiichi drew his sword. He only felt a breeze blowing across his waist, followed by a muffled sound in his ears.
“So strong!”
Cyrus muttered, his gaze shifting as he looked at Tsugikuni Yoriichi. After a long silence, Cyrus walked to the wall, grabbed his sword, and headed out the door. There happened to be a vacant area at the door to his room. Although it was less than 100 square meters, it was more than enough for sparring.
Seeing this, Yuanyi smiled and followed him out of the room with a knife in hand. He walked to the open space in front of the door one after another, without taking off the sheath, and stood in front of Cyrus.
From beginning to end, Aokiji watched quietly from the side without interrupting.
Since it was Tsugumi Yoriichi's idea, let Tsugumi Yoriichi say it himself and do it himself. This is what Aokiji thought in his heart.
"Well, I'm starting now."
"Young man, Tsugukuni-san, be careful."
Cyrus held the sword in both hands, ready for battle. Cyrus had already seen the gap from Tsugakuni Yoriichi's previous attack, and he felt that he was no match for Tsugakuni Yoriichi, but Cyrus would not lose his fighting spirit because of such a thing.
He is also a swordsman!
Kick!
Cyrus, contrary to his usual behavior, did not wait any longer and took the initiative to attack. Holding the sword in both hands, he quickly rushed in front of Tsugikuni Yoriichi and stabbed Yoriichi in the chest.
Tsugikuni Yoshiichi took in all of Cyrus's movements, raised his sword to block, and directly deflected the opponent's sword.
"Huh?!" Aokiji, who was watching the battle from the side, suddenly let out a light exclamation. He found that Yoriichi's speed and strength had not been fully unleashed.
It seems that this ability is being deliberately suppressed.
The purpose seems to be to fight on the same level with the opponent.
However, although Yunyi intentionally controlled the strength and speed, the transparent world could not be blocked by human will. Cyrus's movements were still visible.
Yunyi accurately grasped the weakness on Cyrus' chest, blocked and unloaded the force, and at the same time rushed forward, the handle of the knife hit Cyrus' lower abdomen directly, knocking Cyrus away.
"Bang!" Cyrus' body hit the ground hard, making a dull sound.
After successfully striking, Yunyi immediately stopped. He had not expected it to turn out like this. His original intention was to have a magnificent sword fight with Cyrus, but...
Yunyi frowned slightly and said a little embarrassedly:
"Cyrus, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."
"Subconscious action."
Even if Yunyi suppressed his speed and strength, as long as he had the blessing of the transparent world, Yunyi's combat power was still very terrifying. He and Cyrus were still not on the same level.
"Cyrus, do you want to join the navy?"
"I think if you could become a little stronger, our battle would be very interesting."
(End of this chapter)
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