[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-one-piece-new-order":3,"chapter-one-piece-new-order-one-piece-new-order-chapter-5":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","One Piece: New Order",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1868376,2475,"Chapter 5: Fighting Assessment","one-piece-new-order-chapter-5",5,"\u003Cp>Stepping into the arena, Sakazuki stared at the captain opposite him and spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Phil let out a laugh. \"Haha, don't worry. Come at me with everything you've got.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakazuki silently activated his Devil Fruit powers. His skin glowed a deep red, slowly morphing as molten magma pulsed beneath the surface. Though his form remained human, steam hissed from his body, rising in waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled sharply, a burst of steam escaping his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crimson Lotus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soru!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Molten Burst!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Sakazuki appeared right in front of Phil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, the captain's eyes widened in shock. He had underestimated Sakazuki's speed; it was too late to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other choice, he roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tekkai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakazuki's magma-covered fist slammed directly into Phil's abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squelch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hardened defense held for a moment, but only a moment. The molten power burned through, and Phil's stomach caved inward under the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phil's Tekkai technique was forcefully broken. He staggered backward, clutching his stomach, sweat pouring down his face. He opened his mouth, trying to speak, but no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd of recruits erupted into murmurs, stunned by the outcome. Many had expected a tough fight, but not this. Even some officers exchanged surprised glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zephyr, who had been watching in silence, finally shifted his gaze toward Phil. His sharp eyes softened just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phil, step down for now,\" he ordered, his voice steady yet authoritative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes... cough cough!\" Phil gasped, barely managing a weak salute before stumbling away from the arena. Two nearby marines rushed forward to support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zephyr turned his attention to Sakazuki, studying him for a moment. A faint, approving nod followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sakazuki, huh? Not bad,\" he said thoughtfully. \"For a Logia user, your physical combat skills haven't fallen behind eithe—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, a booming, familiar laugh cut through the air like a thunderclap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wahahahaha! This is getting interesting! Zephyr, let me handle this one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to see Garp, his arms crossed, grinning from ear to ear. His laughter was infectious, loud, and carefree; a stark contrast to the tension hanging over the recruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zephyr glanced at him, his brows furrowing in mild exasperation. He sighed, shaking his head with a reluctant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... alright. Sakazuki, any objections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakazuki's eyes burned with determination. An opportunity to face someone of Garp's caliber wasn't something he could refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\" He agreed without hesitation, adjusting his stance and locking eyes with Garp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The older man chuckled, stepping forward, his grin never fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakazuki's eyes narrowed. His Crimson Lotus state erupted to full force, molten energy pulsing through his veins. Heat distorted the air around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stomped down hard. The ground cracked, and an explosion of magma blasted from beneath his feet, propelling him forward like a cannonball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Molten Burst!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared right in front of Garp in an instant, his magma-coated fist blasting toward him with brutal force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Garp didn't flinch. It was as if he had predicted every movement. His grin widened as he raised his left arm, meeting Sakazuki's punch head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two fists collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful shockwave erupted from Sakazuki's punch, magma bursting out, surging toward Garp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when their punches clashed, the impact alone stirred up a violent whirlwind, preventing the magma from reaching Garp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gusts were so intense that the surrounding marines had to raise their arms to shield themselves from the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garp, unfazed, stood firm with his wide grin still in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again!\" he barked, voice booming like a war drum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom-boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their figures blurred as they moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fists flew in rapid succession, creating afterimages. Each clash erupted with bursts of magma and raw power, sending fiery shockwaves through the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked and splintered beneath them, molten rock bubbling up from the fractures as the plaza shook like a localized earthquake, yet neither backed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding recruits kept retreating, afraid of getting caught in the blasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only Sakazuki himself knew: after so many intense clashes in such a short time, his body was reaching its limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Lotus state, which relied on magma surging through his body to amplify his strength, came with a heavy cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It burned through his stamina rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After fighting like this for so long, he was barely holding on. If he kept going, he'd probably end up leaving on a stretcher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their figures crossed once more before Sakazuki finally broke out of his Crimson Lotus form. His right arm transformed into a molten fist and slammed into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Garp came to a stop, watching him with an amused expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Devil Fruit powers, huh,\" he muttered, eyes narrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—Soru!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, he vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pillar of magma erupted from the ground, exploding outward in all directions. The blast zone was exactly where Garp had been standing moments before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eighteen more streams of molten rock shot up from the ground in rapid succession, exploding outward in a fiery wave. The recruits gasped in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is that all?'Garp thought as he dodged to the side, landing lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hellhound!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Garp could react, Sakazuki's figure emerged from the scattering magma nearby. His right hand twisted with compressed, swirling lava, forming a devastating strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a fierce punch, he slammed his magma-coated fist directly into Garp's chest. The lava erupted on impact, engulfing him in a wave of searing flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He hit him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's this strong?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... is unbelievable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd of recruits erupted in shock. Even the surrounding officers looked surprised. Zephyr, on the other hand, wore a look of approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful planning, steady execution... not bad,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the strike, Sakazuki staggered back, steam rising from his body as his magma state faded completely. He stood still, breathing hard, waiting for Zephyr's next command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the figure buried beneath the molten rock remained still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the molten rock burst apart, sending lava flying in all directions. From within emerged Garp, completely unharmed, laughing harder than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whahahahaha! That was a good one, kid! When you graduate, join my ship! Hahahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakazuki's eyes widened slightly, his fists clenching in silent frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, Garp! Don't go leading promising recruits astray!\" Zephyr, standing to the side with a helpless expression, quickly stepped in to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This one's too good to let Garp corrupt.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Sakazuki. Fall back into line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakazuki exhaled slowly, his body aching all over. He returned to his place among the recruits, his mind racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tests continued, but for him, the fire had only just started burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you for reading! 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