The incident of the Golden Lion's escape gave Benedict a profound shock.
This also made Benedict somewhat anticipate what might happen in the future.
After all, he was now the Marshal of the Xuanwu Navy, the embodiment of justice.
Special forces would gather from all directions; the grassroots officers and soldiers of the navy had nothing to worry about.
Therefore, having enough high-level combat power for the Xuanwu Navy was also very important.
After all, in many situations, having one more or one less high-level combatant could be quite crucial.
Thinking of this, Benedict recalled the mission rewards he had already received.
In this mission, he not only obtained fifty Soldier Reinforcement Stones but also a pair of the Destruction Gauntlets.
The Destruction Gauntlets could be used by himself or by Kenshiro.
However, with his current strength, he didn't need them.
Therefore, Kenshiro, a master of combat, was a perfect fit.
As for the Soldier Reinforcement Stones, he had initially received ten. After summoning Kenshiro, five were used to reinforce Kenshiro to S-class, consuming five.
This left him with thirty-five Soldier Reinforcement Stones.
Although it seemed like a lot, it was actually not enough when it came to usage.
After a brief thought, Benedict checked his information interface.
《Special Forces Summoning System》
Host: Benedict
Age: 18 years old.
Identity: Marshal of the Xuanwu Navy.
Abilities: Indestructible Physique, Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, Talent Enhancement, Rokushiki*Grandmaster, Armament Haki Lv1, Observation Haki Lv1, Conqueror's Haki Lv3, Eight Gates Release*Grandmaster.
Justice Points: 3500
Seeing the Justice Points, Benedict was a bit puzzled as to what they were used for.
Currently, the system displayed his Justice Points, which he had earned from completing missions and from the Xuanwu Navy clearing pirates.
However, there was no place in the entire system interface to use the Justice Points, and the system offered no response to his inquiries.
Benedict withdrew his superfluous thoughts and then silently recited, "System, reinforce Armament Haki."
"Ding, ten Soldier Reinforcement Stones consumed, Armament Haki upgraded to Lv2."
A surge of energy coursed through his body, and a fleeting blackness appeared on his skin.
Benedict willed it, and his right arm became covered in black Armament Haki.
"Such immense power. What if Armament Haki is raised to its peak?" Benedict murmured, feeling the power surging within his arm.
"System, reinforce Armament Haki."
"Ding, twenty Soldier Reinforcement Stones consumed, Armament Haki upgraded to Lv3."
Consuming thirty Soldier Reinforcement Stones at once brought a feeling of immense power that made Benedict eager to fight.
However, thinking of the remaining five Soldier Reinforcement Stones in his inventory, Benedict couldn't help but sigh: there were still too few.
And then he remembered the lack of high-level combat power.
"Marshal, you were looking for us?"
Sakata Gintoki and Kenshiro knocked and entered the office, approaching Benedict.
Benedict looked at the two of them, smiled, and from a prepared box, he took out the Destruction Gauntlets and handed them to Kenshiro, saying, "These are a pair of gauntlets with special abilities. I hope you can use them well."
Kenshiro took the gauntlets, his expression very calm.
Gauntlets were nothing special.
Wrapping a few strips of cloth around his hands would suffice.
As for them having any special abilities, that was even more unbelievable.
If the person before him were not his Marshal, Kenshiro wouldn't even have accepted them.
"When attacking with these gauntlets, consecutive attack counts increase within three minutes, triggering triple, quintuple, or tenfold critical hit power bonuses, and they possess the miraculous effect of ignoring defense."
"This is very suitable for you."
Seeing Kenshiro's lack of reaction, Benedict explained.
He was, after all, the Marshal, and for his loyal subordinates to receive rewards without a corresponding response made him feel a little displeased.
Sakata Gintoki's eyes lit up as he listened to Benedict's words, and he became somewhat interested in the gauntlets.
"Kenshiro, if you don't like them, you can give them to me."
"Although I use a sword, I'll use my fists if I get the chance."
Kenshiro glanced at Sakata Gintoki, his calm gaze showing a flicker of fluctuation, and then, under the watchful eyes of Benedict and Sakata Gintoki, he put on the Destruction Gauntlets.
Clenching the Destruction Gauntlets, in an instant, the feeling of power flowing within his body made him want to fight.
Subconsciously, Kenshiro looked at Sakata Gintoki, his eyes shining with a fervent light, and said, "Gintoki, let's spar."
Sakata Gintoki's eyebrows twitched, and he stared intently at Kenshiro.
The next moment, Sakata Gintoki, picking at his ear, pretended to be oblivious and said, "Huh? What was I here for?"
"Suddenly I can't remember. I have something to attend to, Marshal."
Before he finished speaking, Sakata Gintoki had already turned and left.
Whoosh!
As Sakata Gintoki took his first step, Kenshiro's fist also came at him.
Sakata Gintoki dodged swiftly, but he was still blown by the sheer force of Kenshiro's casual punch, his hair scattering.
"Heh, if you want to spar, find another place."
"This is my office, after all."
Benedict placed his hand on Sakata Gintoki's shoulder and said with a smile.
Sakata Gintoki originally wanted to say that he didn't want to spar with this battle-crazed lunatic at all.
But soon, his body trembled slightly, and then his gaze towards Benedict revealed shock.
However, in the next instant, Sakata Gintoki's face broke into a smile, and he looked at Kenshiro, saying confidently, "Since you want to spar, let's spar. I know a place that's perfect for fighting freely."
With that, Sakata Gintoki led the way.
Kenshiro's gaze swept over Benedict, always feeling that something had happened to Sakata Gintoki, and it was related to Benedict.
Benedict watched Kenshiro and Sakata Gintoki depart, stroking his chin, and was also very eager to see what kind of performance they would put on.
Shortly after, Benedict followed the two of them to a small island not far from the Xuanwu Navy base.
This island was barren, with nothing but rocks.
The battle between Kenshiro and Sakata Gintoki quickly began.
Kenshiro, now possessing the Destruction Gauntlets, wanted to test their special abilities immediately.
Therefore, with his first move, he unleashed the "Atata!" shout and a barrage of attacks.
Fist imprints flew towards Sakata Gintoki, carrying a destructive aura.
Sakata Gintoki, after a moment of shock, became even more excited.
As sword energy flew, his figure moved rapidly, engaging Kenshiro in fierce combat.
On the sea, Benedict, standing on a warship, looked at the battle and the aura of the two, nodding with satisfaction.
After using the Talent Enhancement ability on Sakata Gintoki, his strength was boosted, and his confidence grew. In a short period, he even had the potential to contend with Admiral-level combatants.
He believed that before the Golden Lion and his Flying Pirates appeared above the Xuanwu Navy, Sakata Gintoki would become the third Admiral of the Xuanwu Navy.
And Kenshiro, with the Destruction Gauntlets, could stand undefeated against an old-school Admiral-level powerhouse, and even defeat them.