With a blank expression on his face, Rhodes stood with the
blade in his grasp.
This marks the second occasion he has entered this truly amazing
condition. The previous time it disappeared in an instant, this time he sensed
it effectively.
It felt as though all that existed between heaven and earth was entirely
quiet, with no interruptions, solely the noise of his own
The sound of a heartbeat was audible.
"Could this be the Breath of Everything??"
Initially, Rhodes felt a hint of astonishment in his heart, but he
swiftly succeeded in restoring his composure.
It appears that in this condition, the entire individual's emotional
awareness is significantly focused, making it challenging to be
affected by additional elements.
"I directed my thoughts and all my awareness toward the dark rock, so I"
can slice it. "I need to attempt another approach." I concentrated my thoughts and all my senses on the dark rock, so I
"can't get it. I need to attempt another approach."
He started to attempt to concentrate his thoughts on different items. It appeared to
be weak, and he might find some breath, from substances like timber,
rock, earth, and so on.
"Is this what they call Observation Haki?"
Rhodes couldn't shake off a sense of uncertainty. This sensation was excessive
akin to the explanation of the Observation Haki.
Just as he was on the verge of understanding it, there were unexpected
outpourings of astonishing exclamations from the external environment,
due to the agent assessing Rhodes' accomplishments and
showed that Rhodes met the qualifications to become a soldier in the
revolutionary military reserve unit.
His Doriki Strength value stands at two hundred forty-nine!
This was not a small value. Among those who completed this assessment,
He is regarded as being in the upper middle of the ranking.
"How can this be happening?!"
"This is incorrect."
Of course, individuals found it hard to accept, and chaos ensued.
Everyone just witnessed Rhodes' physical fitness assessment. It is positioned to
justification for why a person with poor physical abilities cannot possess
such an elevated Doriki Strength level. If it weren't for all those who
were aware of Rhodes' identity, they would have all assumed that
an individual was being dishonest.
Everyone whispered, but no one had the courage to express doubts openly.
In any case, there will be a real combat examination later. And Rhodes
will ultimately face a challenge from another person and will need to
demonstrate his value then.
Regarding the shattered black rock, if they had not witnessed it themselves
eyes, nobody would have imagined that Rhode was responsible.
Rhodes wasn't concerned with any of that.
Once he pulled away from the state of focus, he swiftly
discovered a stone bench in the square and took a seat, then he
started to reflect on the fleeting instant of focus he
experienced just recently.
Following this unexpected event, Rhodes acquired a bit of insight.
of the life force of everything. He ought to be capable of accessing it directly.
the next time it becomes necessary.
This represents the genuine power of swordsmanship talent.
experts. He is able to swiftly understand and excel at anything associated with
fencing skills.
Just then, Koala approached and murmured:
"You caught me off guard."
"It simply occurred to erupt." I lack that kind of strength.
"generally."
Rhode nodded in disapproval.
"It's still a significant accomplishment." This carries deep significance.
of slicing through iron with a wooden blade that is comprehensible only
by sword fighters. It appears that your talent in swordsmanship is quite
"elevated."
Koala replied with a grin, yet there was an expression of curiosity in the
depths of her gaze.
"Certainly."
Rhodes' eyes gleamed, and he remarked with a grin, "You're aware that
"Use a scalpel, correct?"
"When I operate with my scalpel, my incision is extremely steady and precise."
"As a result, upon interacting with the sword, I understood"
that I was truly suited for sword fighting, and I picked it up
"without difficulty."
Simply attribute it to talent; it's not surprising at all.
"Is it talent, then?"
Koala had no uncertainties; she simply inquired instinctively.
Once she received a satisfactory response, she did not delve deeper.
information.
"However, you must be cautious, as someone will confront you later."
The so-called real combat test is not truly intended for those like
Rhodes, possessing a qualifying Doroki Value, aims to provide individuals
with under 200 Doroki Strength, a possibility, a possibility to
test Rhodes and the others to demonstrate their value.
Ultimately, the Doroki Strength value does not truly reflect the real
military strength. If you are able to conquer them, it will inherently signify that
You meet the criteria to become part of the reserve force.
When Koala requested Rhodes to participate in the test, she was
truly considering his likelihood of qualifying through this approach.
The best in real combat is swordsmanship. While engaging in combat, the
A sword is the most dreaded entity. Frequently, the powerless can overcome.
the powerful.
"Uh."
Rhode nodded quietly, but he appeared indifferent.
If he can't even manage to outdo those who aren't really that skilled
To qualify, he ought to locate a piece of tofu sooner and eliminate him.
Rhodes was among the final individuals, so once he completed the test,
the power test ended quickly.
"The names of those who succeeded have now been revealed, so..."
"The subsequent step is the real combat test."
The sound of the koala caught the interest of everyone.
And nearly immediately after, a number of noises echoed.
"I, Ed, dispute Rhodes!"
"I, Leif, contest Rhodes!"
This unexpected scene surprised Koala somewhat, wondering why there were so many.
Individuals are contesting him?
However, upon reflection, she realized and found it impossible to resist.
yet chuckle.
Even though the Doroki Strength metric cannot completely capture the
It can also represent a significant portion of combat effectiveness.
Typically, few individuals opted to confront due to the significant
gap in the Doroki Power of approximately two hundred.
However, Rhodes stands apart.
Everyone has witnessed firsthand that in the physical
fitness assessment, Rhodes just managed to meet the requirements for strength, and
in different physical attributes like speed and endurance his
the outcomes were mediocre.
It could be accurate that his proficiency with weapons is somewhat elevated, but how
How elevated can it be?
This is an opportunity that ought to be seized.
If you let this uncommon opportunity slip by, you will need to wait once more.
year, prompting everyone to hasten to battle Rhodes as every individual
Anyone who passes can be questioned only three times.
Observing this scene, the other boys and girls who went by
the test looked at Rhodes from the corner of their eyes, anticipating
to view a program.
The handful of others who had just under 200 Doroki exhaled a sigh of
assistance.
Luckily, Rhodes has also succeeded. This time, there are rather a
a small number of individuals possessing a Doroki value near 200. If they happened to be
if pushed too far, they could be overturned!
"Very annoying."
In the throng, Rhode sulked; being overly low-key isn't advisable afterward.
everything.
"It appears that improving your reputation is also essential."
Stepping away from the throng, Rhodes grasped the training sword and
gradually approached.
Observing the enthusiastic teenagers in front of him, Rhodes became captivated.
quiet and resolved to surprise them.
"You may approach me individually…"
"Or would you like to unite?"
Immediately after these words were spoken, the intense feelings in the
The audience remained steady for a moment, and then chaos erupted.
Everyone turned their gaze towards this somewhat thin boy dressed in white who
remarkable eyes, as though they were unfamiliar with him prior.
"I'll be the first!"
As the rest remained in disbelief, a voice unexpectedly broke the silence,
and simultaneously, a child moved ahead and arrived at the
hub of the stadium.
"Darn it, this dude Edd pulled ahead of us."
When Leif and the others regained their senses, they
couldn't avoid feeling somewhat annoyed.
Edd appeared somewhat overly self-assured, as though he possessed
overcame Rhodes and has now allied with the opposing forces.
"I apologize, Dr. Rhodes, I also wish to be a reservist."
Edd defended his position earnestly, yet his demeanor was quite resolute.
Clearly, he wouldn't let this chance slip by, even if
Rhodes tended to his wounds numerous times.
"If you beat me, you will naturally be a reservist."
Rhodes stood in the center with a sword in hand and an
extremely calm expression on his face.