- Dimensional Gods’ Selection: Only I Know Saitama is the Strongest
- OKSTS Chapter 125
**Chapter 125: Forbidden Zone #4 – The Summit War!**
Su Ziqiu was in high spirits.
Ever since Martial Saint Academy won the national newcomer championship, her status as a team member had brought her numerous benefits.
Of course.
What thrilled her most was the dramatic change in her family’s attitude.
Her mother no longer dared to pressure her into blind dates.
Even the family patriarch had personally called her, praising her achievements and offering encouragement.
With the patriarch’s endorsement, no one in the family would dare force her into anything she didn’t want to do again.
In other words.
Su Ziqiu was now, more or less, free.
And she knew.
It was all thanks to Fang Ye.
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Today was the first day of a new course.
It was about the **Forbidden Zone #4**.
At 9:00 AM, all the students gathered in the classroom.
As usual, Professor Zhou was the lecturer.
The bell rang.
Professor Zhou walked into the room promptly.
“Before we delve into Forbidden Zone #4, there’s an announcement I need to make,” he began. “From now on, when you go to the Forbidden Zones, you’ll go on your own. The school will no longer organize group trips.”
“You’re no longer considered newcomers and should be learning to act independently. Moving forward, all you’ll need to access a Forbidden Zone is your student ID.”
“Of course, if you’re too scared or unprepared, you can choose not to go. The school won’t intervene.”
“But don’t think you can avoid going to the Forbidden Zones altogether and just coast until graduation. If your abilities don’t meet the required standards during next year’s evaluations, you’ll be expelled.”
“This policy was set by the Ministry of Education to prevent people from exploiting resources without contributing.”
Hearing this, the room fell silent.
Many students had been hoping to avoid the Forbidden Zones altogether, simply biding their time until they earned a diploma.
Even at a third-rate university like Martial Saint Academy, a diploma would still provide significant advantages in the job market.
But now, the Ministry’s policy had shut down that plan entirely.
Fang Ye, on the other hand, was thrilled.
The ability to choose when to enter the Forbidden Zones suited him perfectly.
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“Let’s begin the lesson,” Professor Zhou said.
He had Su Ziqiu, the class monitor, hand out textbooks.
As soon as Fang Ye received his copy, he eagerly opened it.
The first page featured an illustrated portrait.
The figure was tall and muscular, with an aged but regal appearance. His features were rugged, exuding a commanding presence. Most strikingly, a crescent-shaped white mustache adorned his upper lip.
In his right hand, he held a massive sword.
At first glance, the figure bore a resemblance to a war god like Guan Yu.
Fang Ye froze upon seeing the portrait.
He immediately recognized the character.
**Edward Newgate.**
“Whitebeard.”
A figure from the *One Piece* universe.
Renowned as the strongest man in the pirate world.
—
Fang Ye flipped to the next page.
The following portrait was of Admiral **Akainu.**
As he continued, he saw more familiar faces: Admiral **Aokiji**, Admiral **Kizaru**, Marine Hero **Garp**, and **Marco the Phoenix**.
The textbook was filled with profiles of *One Piece*’s top-tier powerhouses.
There was no question about it.
**Forbidden Zone #4 was set in the *One Piece* world.**
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Professor Zhou’s voice interrupted Fang Ye’s thoughts.
“The textbook you’re holding contains profiles of powerful figures from Forbidden Zone #4. If you encounter them inside, avoid them at all costs.”
“Debates have arisen about whether Forbidden Zone #4 or #5 is more challenging. This month, I’ll cover the content of both zones, so you can decide which one to tackle first.”
“However, Forbidden Zone #4 is quite special. It’s often called one of the most important zones.”
“Why? Because completing tasks in this zone with a high evaluation can grant a particularly valuable reward: **Devil Fruits**.”
“Devil Fruits are extremely rare and magical. Consuming one grants extraordinary abilities, instantly turning you into a formidable figure.”
“This is why many call Forbidden Zone #4 the ‘Zone of Fate’—a place where newcomers can change their destiny.”
“This isn’t an exaggeration. A high-quality Devil Fruit can grant you incredible abilities and boundless potential.”
“With such power, tackling other Forbidden Zones becomes significantly easier.”
The classroom was utterly silent as everyone hung on Professor Zhou’s every word.
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The students weren’t strangers to the concept of Devil Fruits.
The internet was rife with stories about these miraculous items, including tales of people rising from obscurity after consuming one.
Every Devil Fruit fetched astronomical prices on the black market.
For these students—ordinary people—a Devil Fruit was nothing short of a dream.
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“Now, let’s go over some details about Forbidden Zone #4,” Professor Zhou continued. “Listen closely!”
“In this zone, the primary event revolves around a massive conflict between two powerful factions. On one side is the World Government’s Navy Headquarters. On the other is the **Whitebeard Pirates**, one of the strongest pirate crews under the Four Emperors.”
“The war begins because the Navy captures a high-ranking member of the Whitebeard Pirates and plans to publicly execute them. The Whitebeard Pirates launch a rescue mission, igniting a catastrophic battle.”
Hearing this, Fang Ye’s eyes widened.
He now knew the timeline of Forbidden Zone #4.
**The Summit War.**
One of the most epic arcs in the *One Piece* series.
Both sides were comprised of the strongest fighters in the pirate world.
The battle was nothing short of apocalyptic.
Fang Ye couldn’t help but wonder why newcomers like them were being thrown into such a high-stakes scenario.
The combatants in the Summit War were capable of leveling entire landscapes with ease. For rookies, even brushing against such powerhouses would mean instant death.
Even Fang Ye, with all his strength, wasn’t confident he could survive such a battlefield.