Chapter thirty-three: Diamond Jozu
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Joz, who had just come out of the store, wasn't concerned by the boss's 'advice' because he was confident in his skills (as long as it wasn't a canon character from the original work).
Despite the reasonably medieval living conditions of the One Piece universe, Joz was happy with his experience so far, even though things were sure to get tough on GrandLine.
Seeing the beauty of the city's architecture and its living conditions, Joz gradually began to see the future he wanted. He had read a lot of fanfiction about the One Piece universe where the hero was trying to become either the strongest or the vigilante in the world. And Joz was starting to want neither. He knew he didn't need to be vigilant because Luffy would most certainly destroy the chains of this world. He could live quietly without problems with an Admiral level force like Doflamingo or Tesoro.
Joz, who was thinking about his future, saw that in front of him, a monumental Colosseum was erected and looked so luxurious that it was undoubtedly the center of the first part of the Paradise.
Arriving in front, he saw that the Colosseum Star would appear for a fight against a spectator. If the spectator won, he had the right to ask the manager anything, and if the Star won, he also had the right to request the manager. This was why we could see a lot of people at the entrance of the Colosseum.
After a long wait, Joz saw that he was not the only one of his crew to be here and joined the rest inside the Colosseum.
"Ah, captain! You are there too," said Pouis, who was with Marcus.
"There isn't much to do on this island," he replied as he sat down.
"This island is part of the islands controlled by the world government and is only there to report as much information as possible," said Robin, who had just joined them.
"Hold!" Joz said, giving Robin a snail phone, one to Marcus and two to Pouis while asking him to bring them to Daz.
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"Hello everyone! Today is a special day because the arena manager decides to do the unique event, which is usually done once a year, " announced a man who had just taken the platform made for the host.
"UWUUUUUU Let's goooo."
"I hope we have an incredible fight."
"Normally, yes, the current champion defeated the former Star of this Colosseum and decided to become the Star for money."
"Why become a slave to this Colosseum, frankly?"
"Didn't you know? The Colosseum star is paid 5 million Berry."
"WHATIIIIIIIIII ???? me too. I want to be the Star. I think, I have to try my luck."
"Take a chance when you can't run properly?"
"Hm ..."
The spectators who heard these words were ecstatic; they were going to witness an incredible fight because the Star of the Colosseum only fought against the fighters having at least 100 victories.
"Well, let's stop this unnecessary waiting, and who wants to face our Champion? As the manager is generous with you, I give you three chances to defeat our Star," announced the host, who looked cheerful.
"OOOOh ME ME ME! I'm going for it," said a very enthusiastic young man who was planning to go into the arena but was stopped by a big muscular man of 4 meters.
"Stay in your place, little one, today I'm going to take my revenge on Jesus," he said, looking coldly at the young man.
"Don't believe that because-"
BAM
Before the young man could answer, he took a punch that made him fly and knocked him out.
"Ridiculous with your strength," he announced as he stepped into the center of the arena.
Joz, who was watching the scene, was surprised to see someone with a good physique: 'he must have been ordinary 2 or 3.'
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"Oh! Who have we here? Jack! Former Colosseum gladiators who had achieved the feat of winning 98 in a row but unfortunately for him during his ascension, he faced Jesus and lost. This defeat gave the opportunity with these 99 straight wins for Jesus to Duel the former Star," the host explained, looking at Jack fervently.
The public who learned of this was delighted to know that the first encounter would be something exceptional.
"WITHOUT WASTING ANY MORE TIME BRING IN THE STAR JEEEEEESUS BURGESS!" cried the host at the top of his lungs.
"JESUS! DESTROY HIM"
"DESTROY ME RATHER"
"JACK KILLS JESUS. HE IS TOO ARROGANT"
"BLOOD! BLOOD! BONES!"
Hearing the name of the Star, the audience was so cheerful that some fans tried to enter the arena. Jesus Burgess was the McGregor of the stadium, he was very arrogant, but since no one had beaten him, he could be.
With these words, white smoke and jets of light appeared on the scene and show a tall man of about 3 meters who was in his twenties. He had the beginning of a purple beard and long hair that was also purple. He had a permanent smile that showed his arrogance.
This man had a Gold belt that looked like the rewards of the big championships in fighting sports (Boxing, UFC, etc ...), gray shorts, a purple top (T-shirt), black gloves with black shoes.
The public who saw the entrance of Jesus (Joz too) was captivated by such presence. With these sunglasses, Jesus Burgess clearly showed the arrogance of youth towards life. He was nothing like the Burgess Joz knew from the manga (undoubtedly because he was young and fiery).
Seeing all the excitement of such an event, Joz finally understood what he wanted to do in One Piece: Control the biggest arena in the world and make fight the most outstanding fighters (willful or reckless) in the world. When he was on Earth, he regretted the lack of combat between the great powers (Kizaru vs. Katakuri, King vs. Marco, Kaido vs. Whitebeard, etc ...).
"Wiiihahaha, Jack, you think you can beat me after your loss last time," Jesus said, looking amusedly at Jack.
"I've been training for the past three months to face you, don't think about defeating me that easily" Jack replied, warning himself.
The host, who saw that the fighters' hatred and the public's expectations were growing, decided to start the match.
"LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!"
After these words, Jack rushed over to Jesus and said, "JESUS! I will become the new Champion whether you like it or not!"
Jesus, who heard these words, completely changed his face, and you could see through his glasses that his eyes were emitting a murderous aura.
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