Everyone looked at each other, none daring to speak. No one could guarantee they would get into Admiral Zephyr’s elite training camp. “Heh!” Zephyr suddenly chuckled, his tone slightly questioning, “What? Not a single one of you dares to speak? Are you all cowards?” “Is no one here brave enough to claim they can get into my training camp?”
At his words, the gathered marines exchanged glances. Some stealthily checked to see if anyone would step forward; others coaxed their friends to speak up. Suddenly, someone in the crowd raised their right hand. “Hmm?” Zephyr frowned, “The one who raised their hand, step forward and let us see who it is!” “Yes, Instructor!” the voice said, and a figure slowly walked forward. Due to his youth, Lu Chen was shorter than the others, making it hard for Zephyr to see him.
As Rokujin stood in front, all eyes were on him. Zephyr scrutinised him briefly and asked, “What’s your name?” “Rokujin!” he replied. Zephyr’s expression flickered upon hearing the name, but he quickly hid his reaction. He had heard of this name. Rokujin! Garp’s grandson! He was known for killing three pirate crew captains and advancing to Warrant Officer through his merits! Knowing that Rokujin stepped forward, Zephyr felt pleased, ‘Not bad, not bad, worthy of Garp’s grandson, hasn’t brought shame to that old man!’
After pondering for a moment, Zephyr continued, “Do you think you can make it into the elite training camp?” “No!” Rokujin shook his head earnestly. His response shocked everyone, almost dropping their jaws. “What? What is he doing?” “He isn’t mocking Admiral Zephyr, is he?” “Who would dare! Has Rokujin lost his mind?”
Zephyr’s face froze in anger as he asked sternly, “Not! Then why did you step forward?” “Instructor, I asked if merely saying that phrase guarantees entry into the elite training camp?” Rokujin stated seriously. “No!” With that, Zephyr’s expression darkened, and he shook his head. Rokujin continued, “If that’s the case, then why insist on saying that phrase? Entry into the elite training camp is determined by strength, and everything must be proven through strength!” “It’s easy to say, but doing it is what counts!” “I believe everyone here aims to enter the elite training camp to train themselves, enhance their strength, and fight for peace at sea!” “Everyone can speak, but can everyone do it?”
Hearing this, Zephyr frowned slightly, falling into thought… “You’re right. Whether or not you can enter the elite training camp will indeed depend on your abilities, so I’ve decided to reduce the number of slots in the elite training camp to 25!” He was indeed old, still teaching with old-school thoughts. Today’s youth are different! [Ding, congratulations, host on completing the task, system reward: Energy Point +1!] Hearing the system’s notification, Rokujin smiled subtly, secretly delighted: ‘Finally, the mission is completed!’ The system had just issued a task requiring him to change Zephyr’s views, prompting him to step forward. He was pleased, but others glared at Rokujin, wishing they could beat him up. Twenty-five slots, directly halved! They are effectively losing half their chances, all because of this kid! Could they not be angry?
Meanwhile, three figures observed the situation below from a high point in the training field. The three were Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Sengoku. “Garp, your grandson is brave, daring to confront Zephyr like that!” Sengoku chuckled. “He is my grandson!” Garp sniffed. Suddenly, Tsuru interrupted the two, “Why don’t we guess who will make it into Zephyr’s elite training camp?” “Rokujin will get in!” Garp declared confidently. “I think that white-haired kid isn’t bad either!” “Yes, and that one…” …
Shortly after. “Soon, the last 25 people standing here will have passed my selection!” Zephyr began to explain the selection rules. As he spoke, everyone braced themselves. Watching the people below, Zephyr smiled faintly and said, “The selection begins now!” Instantly, a tremendous aura erupted from him, rolling over the crowd like a tidal wave! It felt as heavy as a mountain bearing down on everyone! A gust of wind swept across the field, moving forward rapidly. In that instant, many marines nearly fell, barely able to hold on as the selection began. “Conquer
or’s Haki!” Rokujin’s eyes sparkled, recognising the familiar aura. The Haki released by Zephyr wasn’t powerful yet, and many were still holding on. Less than a minute later, Zephyr’s aura climbed, intensifying! Again and again, each wave is more potent than the last. “Hold… on…” Many were gritting their teeth in endurance, their legs bending under the pressure. But it was only a desperate struggle. Soon, they were falling heavily to the ground, regretfully bowing out! One after another, marines fell. “Thump! Thump! Thump…” From over a hundred people, only about thirty remained!
Zephyr chuckled, “What’s the matter? Can’t you hold on any longer? I haven’t even used a fifth of my strength yet!” “Are all of you in the advanced training camp this weak?” “With marines like you, how can you talk about maintaining peace in the world of the sea?” After he spoke, many of the marines below roared in anger, persisting through the struggle. “Ah! I’m not useless!” “Not me!” “…”
The faces of others were filled with agony, but perhaps only Rokujin’s face showed a slight smile. ‘So much! So much experience, bring on more pressure!’
[Ding, congratulations, host “Armament Haki” experience +60!]
[Ding, congratulations, host “Armament Haki” experience +70!]
[Ding, congratulations, host…]
The continuous pressure was granting him ongoing experience. Moreover, as the pressure increased, so did the experience. The more there was, the happier he became!
As time passed, the number of marines on the field dwindled until only 25 remained. However, Zephyr showed no signs of stopping, continuing to increase the pressure, “I want to see how long you can last!” Although it was a test for the trainees, it was also a rare experience. Some marines even awakened their Haki during the assessment!
Time passed, and the number of people on the field decreased. 25, 23, 19… A few minutes later. Only two people were left on the field: Rokujin and Smoker. By now, the Conqueror’s Haki being released by Zephyr was close to 40% of his strength.
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