If there were a lot of contestants before, and there were mediocre people with average abilities mixed in among them, those who finally made it to the top eight were all masters with some real abilities.
There were twenty-four in the team competition and eight in the individual competition, a total of thirty-two contestants. After resting, they took a super cruise ship with a few referees and staff to the designated competition location.
The preset final arena is a land of gravel islands and reefs, which can basically meet the performance conditions of all contestants.
The only shortcoming is that this year's competition venue does not have open stands. It is completely tracked by patrol speedboats, camera trucks and airships throughout the city. It is then transmitted to Yuqi Island through wireless signals, and is broadcast live simultaneously on the large screen in the square. All visitors can watch the exciting game moments.
Of course, the venue for real nobles to appreciate is undoubtedly much more luxurious.
Although there was no direct on-site observation, which made some activists a little unhappy, the main "programs" were well arranged and they did not worry about anyone actually causing trouble.
The biggest feature of the modified small waterplane area multihull is the huge open deck area, which is extremely stable in rough waves.
On the compass deck on the top floor, Gu Shanbu Shui took a break from his busy life, feeding the bold seabirds with fresh fish caught from sea fishing, and coughing from time to time following the moonlight blast that came for personal protection, but it could not scare these animals that were accustomed to humans.
"Why don't you go in and take a rest? The sea breeze with too much humidity is not good for your body. If you want to continue your career as a ninja for a long time, you must take good care of your body."
"You can't leave where you are responsible!"
The swordsman ninja with a full face responded to Gushan Bushui's words in a low voice,
"The Young Master is here, someone must protect him personally!"
"Fine!"
Gushan Bu Shui curled his lips, appreciating Yueguang Gale's kindness, but following too closely was a bit worrying.
To be honest, in terms of absolute strength, Gushan Bu Shui is no weaker than Moonlight Hayate. As long as he can withstand the three-axe of Konoha style swordsmanship, the young family governor has a great chance of winning.
"I heard that in the past, outside experts were hired, or Konoha ninjas were asked to guest-supervise the finals. Why do they have to do it themselves this year?"
"If I can't become a ninja, I have to come back and inherit billions of wealth. I didn't have the chance before, but now I have to show off!"
Gushan Bushui, who explained casually and perfunctorily, smiled and said,
"Did it cause you any trouble?"
Moonlight Gale took a deep breath and said seriously:
"In principle, as an employer, you should not put yourself at risk. You could have stayed behind and watched the live broadcast. Why do you have to come to the front line to take charge of the overall situation?"
"As a ninja, you should not question your employer's choice. Even if it is just a suggestion based on safety considerations, it is a bit beyond your authority..."
Gushan Bushui, who naturally refuted the doubts, said,
"Aren't you too busy? How about I arrange something for you to do?"
"Forget it!"
Moonlight Gale, who quickly waved his hand to show that he had no intention of doing so, denied,
"It's just that it's a little strange for a child of a noble family like you to be so tossing. After all, we are classmates who can't see each other without looking up, so it's less awkward to talk..."
Despite Moonlight Hayate's sickly look, he is actually a rather narrow-minded and sullen young man. If he didn't have any skills, he wouldn't be able to get along with the cold-tempered Uoyuki Xiyan.
"Classmate..."
Gushan Bu Shui looked a little unnatural,
"Walking on Muye Street, throwing bricks casually, as long as it hits someone with a forehead protector, three times out of ten the unlucky person will be my classmate."
"Exaggerated!"
Moonlight Gale, who smiled sarcastically, wiped a small bottle from his arms, poured a few pills and took them, feeling a little better.
"It's obviously that guy Hongdou who's on duty. He's making excuses about being seasick and having a stomachache, so it's totally unreasonable for me to be on duty. My body is the most likely to be unable to withstand such strong winds and waves!"
The joking young man exchanged a few more pleasantries, then changed the subject and asked:
"Your Gushan family has been hosting this 'King of Fighting' competition for more than ten years. How can you keep going? Those noble people have come all the way to support us, but the key finals can only be watched on the big screen. Are they happy?"
"Look at the live broadcast technology. Watching the game live, the main thing to enjoy is the atmosphere. But it is not the most important..."
As he spoke, Gu Shanbu Shui lowered his voice and explained slowly,
"Let's not talk about those illusory benefits, let's talk about something practical. Do you know how much money is being bet on the 'King of Fighters' this year?"
"A lot? There are also people who are cheating on the chuunin exams. Some idiots who don't know how high the sky is are trying to bribe and threaten the genin candidates..."
It seems that Konohagakure does not have an accurate idea of the potential of the gambling industry in the ninja world that lacks formal competitive events.
"Let's put it this way, just this month's handicap controlled directly or indirectly by our Furusu family, the capital flow exceeds the combined income of the Country of Grass, the Country of Bears, the Country of Tea and the Country of Sichuan, and exceeds the annual income of the Country of Fire. 30% of the fiscal revenue. We don’t know how many black villages there are that are not within our field of vision. Once this much money is spent regardless of the cost, it can almost overturn and disrupt the smaller Wind Kingdom and Water Kingdom among the five major countries. ”
"Is it that exaggerated?"
"As long as the human gambler's mentality finds a suitable outlet, the power it unleashes will be horrifyingly huge. Over the past sixteen years, Runwu has quietly taken root in the black zone of the ninja world, and has deeply affected the Fire Nation. All aspects of the country. The 'King of Fighting' event is a much-anticipated feast."
Why is it that the Kosugi family has been preparing for the "King of Fighting" event just over the past year, racking their brains to promote it every year, and even the famous people have taken the lead in coming to support it?
On the one hand, the excitement of the event satisfies all aspects of spiritual needs, and at the same time, it actually leverages a huge amount of wealth. This is the real foundation for its long-lasting prosperity.
In previous generations, the Olympic Games and World Cup not only had the need to demonstrate soft power, but also brought high economic value. No one can ignore the wealth created directly or indirectly by the major commercial leagues and professional leagues.
Now, the Gushan family's more than ten years of hard work has finally reached a mature stage and is worth harvesting.
The prosperity of gambling is the most immediate, and other derived benefits have supported countless people.
As more people rely on the Gushan family for a living, their influence will naturally increase, and a steady flow of wealth will come rolling in.
Moonlight Hayate, who originally just asked casually, didn't expect to hear such big news, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"Is it okay to just tell me your family's secret?"
"Although it's not good for outsiders to find out, it's not a top secret. Sooner or later, someone who cares will notice."
Gushan Bushui didn't pay too much attention to these details. The Gushan family had not yet reached the level of arrogance and could frighten many villains who were ready to make a move.
"Being rich and powerful is the label of the Gushan family. The impression of being a little more frugal is nothing special."
The so-called wealthy country was really in front of him, and Moonlight Hayate, who claimed to be well-informed, couldn't help but be speechless.
"Don't you care who wins or loses?"
"This year's winner is promised to Kazuma. We will first replenish the daimyo guardian ninja, and the rest is not worth worrying about. Just let my subordinates arrange it for me, there is no need for me to come forward personally."
Recruiting a few thugs who can see through it is impossible for the young governor to skip caring.
The affairs of the Bear Country and the Sea Country are special cases. Unless the name of Young Master Gu Shan is mentioned, those arrogant wandering ninjas may not necessarily buy it.
At the same time, the competition below was also taking place in a venue. Watching their performance up close, Kazuma, who was preparing to select members, took the title of chief referee and felt the strength of each contestant. .
Finally, the winner of the team battle and the first place of the individual group were finally announced.
Iwago, who has competed many times, finally got what he wanted this year and received the winning prize, a pair of half-finger gloves made of special materials. The overjoyed big man readily agreed to Kazuma's solicitation.
Next, this year's four winners will face off against Kazuma's "King Meets the King".
"It's almost time to start!" 』
The results of the victory and defeat were generally in line with the internal evaluation of the family, and there were no surprises.
In the distance of his sight, a deep shadow was approaching at a speed visible to the naked eye. At first, no one noticed it, until Kazuma defeated the challenger very gracefully, and everyone who came back to their senses finally saw it. Underwater attackers riding the waves.
"what is that?"
Moonlight Gale, who was also standing very high, squinted his eyes slightly and looked intently at the black shadow.
When everyone was confused, violent swordfish jumped out of the water and attacked everyone on the boat.
Those who were close saw that the situation was not good and hurriedly moved out of the way. A few contestants who could not find cover had to pull objects around them to resist.
Moonlight Gale, who was shocked by this sudden attack, saw the long and pointed upper jaw of a swordfish, like a spear, piercing the wooden table wrapped in thick iron sheets, piercing the heart of a man hiding behind. It was almost impossible to survive.
"this……"
The Konoha guard, who had no idea what was going on, pulled Gushan Bushui and asked eagerly,
"Let's get out of here quickly, something seems wrong!"
"It's too late! It will take a long time for the backup hot air balloon to take off, and the sky is not safe."
Fortunately, Hinata and Hinashi are not here, and no sentient ninjas have come to support them. Basically, no one will notice the fishy things under the sea.
The huge whale spewed out thick jets of water, washing the deck to pieces, and the contestants who had barely organized themselves collapsed.
One by one, huge objects hit the bottom of the luxury cruise ship. Parts of the hull cracked, and several isolation water tanks began to fill with water.
The slightly tilted cruise ship was constantly shaking, making the people on the ship unstable. The swordfish, which were not afraid of death, were like charging warriors, trying their best to cause damage to the participating fighters.
Although it was messy, not many unlucky people actually died.
After all, he is the one who stands out this year. After stabilizing his position, he can still block the wild animals that gain the upper hand by taking advantage of surprise.
Seeing that the downward trend had gradually stopped, Gu Shan Bu Shui said to the conscientious Moonlight Gale:
"I'm at a high place here. There won't be any danger for a while. You go down to help and don't make the situation worse."
"But……"
Moonlight Gale was a little hesitant. With his own ability, even if he couldn't defeat him, saving his life would not be a problem. The key was to get rid of Gu Shan Bu Shui, who was closely protecting him, and there was a risk of mission failure.
"Go ahead, go ahead. If I can't even hold on until you come to rescue me, it doesn't make a big difference whether you are close or far away."
"Okay, don't move here, I'll come as soon as I can!"
After saying that, Moonlight Gale jumped down and landed lightly on the side of the ship. He waved his long sword and killed the big fish that were leaping towards him one after another.
"What a group of hard-working people. Unfortunately, this world does not reward hard work!"
As Gushan formed water seals and used psychic skills, wisps of crimson water emerged from the bottom of the water, growing rapidly along with the diffuse blood, and expanded rapidly under multiple stimulations.
On the bottom of the unattended ship, a huge red shadow grew upward at a speed visible to the naked eye. After just suppressing the collision of swordfish and a large number of whales, as well as the spray of poisonous ink, it was unexpectedly discovered that the nearby sea surface had changed. Red tide The red forest formed covered most of the sky.
By connecting to the control center, Gu Shanbu Shui secretly made the "Red Tide Forest" change its form. The two upper bodies side by side reached deep with his big hand. With a few slaps, several holes were made in the armor on the side. The sea water was really Rushing inside.
"The sinful people who have abandoned the way of nature and only care about satisfying their own desires and wantonly destroying living things have actually extended your greedy hands to the ocean. We are determined to clean up your filth."
The straightforward and easy-to-understand hoarse roar expresses the anger of the two big guys clearly.
One after another, the red giant that clamped the luxury cruise ship suddenly spat out a piece of smelly liquid from its mouth. Except for Gu Shanbu Shui who wasted no time in raising his black umbrella, no one in the open air was immune to the attack.
These red-red liquids not only smell very unpleasant, but are also difficult to wipe off. They are also very corrosive. The infected skin will be hot and itchy, but the pain is not very obvious.
As the atmosphere in the air becomes increasingly uncomfortable, fewer and fewer people can maintain their sanity.
After a while, the contestants who still maintained their fighting ability, under the threat of death, had to join forces to fight and go all out to try to repel the attack of the terrible enemy.
At the top of the ship, which had tilted to a certain angle and was in danger of being silenced, behind Gushan Bushui, Yuhuo, who had regained his human form, came over and reported very respectfully:
"Young Master, everything is ready."
"Let's start! Release all the high-energy nutrients and increase the pheromone concentration to the maximum, and you can retreat."
These weak mermaids cannot serve as the masterminds behind the scenes. If they want the evil god to live up to its name, it will take a tyrant in the water - Lord Umibo.
