The crowd went silent as Bare hit the ground with a thud. They had all heard about that ball that she used. It was often a strength test for some of the trainees or some of the women who had just arrived to the island
Over the course of a single year, well near that a hundred or more women would appear or be brought to the island. Through a variety of means. Rather that be ship wrecks, being sought out via legend or the warriors who patrol the seas coming across the very common slaving ships.
These ships were raided by the Gozen. And unbeknownst to those on the island. If there were any men on the Ships. They to were freed. But left behind, while the women were freed and taken back where they were given new lives.
This was particularly why there were so many cheering in the stands currently. Many of them were from the outside word. Many of them held resentment for men. Many who were naturally born here had a natural curiosity. And given that many in those same stands were also warriors, athletes and active members. Which tended to be more loud in personality
All of this combined together meant the noise that filled in came from both Boos, Jeer, Cheers, and Yells.
"And Bare is smacked out of the sky with a devastatingly brutal strike from the Male fighter!" Anno screamed, clear in her language to be a bit more unsavory on Leroys actions.
"That was quite the hefty blow! Enough to explode that 30 ton ball the moment it slammed into Hikyu!"
Leroy rubbed his palm. A grimace on his face, brow furrowed. He could feel that his heart beat was picking up more and more. These women were strong. He was surprised by that. Because he had figured that a good majority of the people he'd come up against at random he'd be able to handle swiftly
'No wonder they signed up…or what ever it is. They're strong as hell. Pretty sure any one of these girls would give one of the crew a good fight…' He thought to himself. Given the unique circumstances, it made sense. Many of these women were Warriors, Trained, top of their game to both protect themselves and give them a sense of security in their abilities
Just as the Announcer was about to introduce and commentate on the next fighter, Eliza rose her hand!
It was a simple hand raise which meant that the events were to pause!
"Look at that! The Lady has declared a pause to the events! And it seems that the Four are convening together in some sort of conversation!" Chattering came from amongst the stands.
Leroy locked eyes with Eliza for a moment as the four other women gathered around the throne. The Lady however quickly averted her eyes.
With a sigh, Leroy plopped down on the ground. Hands behind him while his legs were spread in front of him.
Amongst the crowds. There was a variety of chatter and conversations happening. With nearly all of it pertaining to Leroy and the fights having just occurred.
"That guys pretty strong…" One spoke to another "Yeah…He seems…Different. I don't know. Maybe its because I havent seen a guy in person in so long. But theres just something about him…"
"What was up with that stretching? Is it a Devil Fruit?" One asked "What? Aren't Devil Fruits fake?"
"How long have you been here? Of course Devil Fruits are real. But the Librarians say that only The Lady Eliza has one. Thats just how Rare they are…"
"Those poor girls…" An older woman said almost to herself, but those around were quick to chastise "Don't pity them They went into these fights willingly. You'd be doing nothing more than what a man would feeling bad for them like their delicate flowers…"
"Seems like a typical man to me. Bit sharper. But he seems…brash. Too Confident. I'd be more than willing to bring him down a few notches…" Another spoke
Which brought up another point of conversation. Many of the women here…Had not particularly seen or admired a masculine form in some time. Those who hadn't had as harsh and devastating trauma as others began to almost gawk and comment on Leroy
"Look at those scars…Kinda Hot." One crossed her arms as she looked "Thin too."
"Those shorts don't leave much to the Imagination. Not that I'm complaining at all. Quite the site." Another spoke with a grin
Thought that was much more brazen, which caused some near by to scoff at such a thought.
"Not the worst performance I've ever seen" One of the warriors said "Definitely a respectable performance so far."
As for Eliza and the other three.
"So. What do you three think so far?" Eliza asked. Trying to gauge what her sisters had to say about it.
"Strong thats for sure. Gave one of my own students a beating! He also has a Devil Fruit. A Paramecia I'd reckon" Given her typical fiery personality. She was itching to have a turn. She was always like this. She was like a calm blaze that always seemed to flare up from wind. It was just a look that was in her eyes.
"Hes. Interesting. Thats For Sure." Sifa said. She, unlike Tadi, was very quiet in moments like this. But if she was out there in the ring. A totally different side would over come her. Sifa is a manic woman. She shifts between emotions quickly, and her eyes that seem to never blink makes it seem as though she'd be much more reserved than she actually was.
"Yeah. Interesting is putting it mildly. But his personality, theres something to this boy…man, thats definitely different. And clearly everyone else around can see that to some extend too." Always the logical one. Pragmatic. Honestly. But also cocky too. That was Nanwida.
"No wonder a bunch of the girls who know whats up think he may be The Adonis…"
Eliza however. Didn't speak. She just continued to stare forward as she listened. Locking eyes again with Leroy as the latter was lost in thought. Eyes wandering around arena…
Her hand then came up to signal the continuation of the fights…