Daily Life in One Piece - Chapter 44
This was an unprecedented score for the recruit camp. However, Akainu and Kizaru were called monsters primarily due to their Devil Fruit abilities. Including their Devil Fruit abilities, their Douriki scores would undoubtedly be higher, but they needed to catch up to this number purely in need of catching up vocal prowess.
Moreover, their ages were much older than this boy’s current age.
The whole area buzzed with disbelief.
“That’s insane!”
“This is the power of a monster?”
“The gap is truly despair-inducing…”
“A real monster!”
“I never thought the gap would widen. How can we ever catch up?”
In the stands, everyone stood up in shock. This level of physical prowess rivaled some of them. The only differences lie in experience, techniques, and mastery of Haki.
Even though Sengoku and Garp had read the report six months ago, they had not expected Mosen’s progress to be this rapid.
“What a surprising kid. It seems this trip was worth it,” commented a veteran Vice Admiral.
Many here had heard of Mosen’s name since the recruit camp was part of the headquarters, and it would be odd if news didn’t leak out.
However, many thought he was just another Smoker-like kid.
But this was not a kid relying solely on Devil Fruit’s abilities. What shocked people was his immense physical strength.
A powerful Logia Devil Fruit can quickly enhance someone’s power.
Like the current three Admiral candidates, they were famously dubbed monsters due to their powerful Devil Fruits. Their physical prowess might be strong, but they would only be considered top-tier with their Devil Fruit abilities.
“Well, well, such a terrifying young man. Seeing such youngsters makes me feel old,” Kizaru commented in his usual mocking tone, leaving it unclear if he was joking or serious.
“The Navy has another monster. This is good; we need more people to uphold justice,” Akainu said, glancing at Kizaru. As someone who believed in absolute justice, he was pleased to see such influential recruits.
Of course, if he knew Mosen’s personality, he might think differently.
“Hahaha, worthy of being my adjutant. This level of physical prowess deserves my guidance,” Garp laughed, indifferent to what others thought. He hurriedly confirmed his choice.
As a hero of the Navy, Garp certainly had the authority to say this.
Current elite Vice Admiral and Admiral candidate Kuzan had also served as Garp’s adjutant after graduating from the recruit camp.
Hearing Garp’s words, most others abandoned their thoughts.
Only the Dalmatian Vice Admiral twitched at the mouth, thinking Garp’s strength should be enough to handle Mosen’s troublesome personality.
After all, Garp himself was known for being unreliable.
Sengoku glanced at the laughing Garp, shaking his head. This old guy seriously favored the kid, so he might as well let him have Mosen.
Others needn’t think about it.
But why did he feel a bit uneasy?
Sengoku shook his head, burying the sudden unease deep down.
On the training ground, Shuzo stood in front of the recruits again.
“Quiet!” His authority in the recruit camp was not to be taken lightly, and everyone immediately fell silent.
“Based on the Douriki scores, the groups have been formed.”
“Now, I’ll call out the pairs to enter their designated areas and start their matches. The practical performance also counts towards your final score, so the upcoming battles are just as crucial.”
“I expect you to give your all in the fights.”
“First pair, step forward.”
“Terrilee versus Pan Noka, head to Area 1.”
“Hod versus Kiel, Area 2.”
“……”
“Tess versus Varickroz, Area 16.”
The training ground had been divided into 16 areas of varying sizes. The higher the Douriki score, the closer the area was to the stands. The lower the score, the farther the area.
In other words, Area 1 was the farthest; the higher the number, the closer to the big shots.
After all, the big shots were busy and wouldn’t want to watch novices fight.
Mosen was already standing beside Zephyr, lined up with the big shots.
Having pulled off a significant display, Mosen was now content, though his smug expression was hard to conceal, so he felt a bit… stifled.
Seeing the surprised looks from the big shots was satisfying, but he couldn’t appear too arrogant.
I’m still too shy, Mosen thought to himself.
Zephyr, who had gotten to know Mosen’s personality over time, could guess his thoughts. A cough reminded Mosen not to be too disrespectful.
Mosen straightened his face, putting on a severe look, nodding while watching the battles in the various areas, acting like a big shot.
Zephyr’s face darkened, deciding to ignore him.
On the training ground, Tess and Varickroz had already begun their fight.
Unlike Varickroz, who specialized in swordsmanship, Tess excelled in physical combat.
He had mastered Shave, Iron Body, and Finger Pistol among the Six Powers.
In contrast, Varickroz had just grasped Armament Haki and could have been better at Shave. Moreover, his physical endurance was a weakness. Although Armament Haki could enhance his swordsmanship, his stamina was critical.
So, the fight wasn’t necessarily in Varickroz’s favor.
Shwoosh!
Varickroz attacked first, using Shave to close in quickly and stab at Tess’s kidney.
Why does Varickroz have such an obsession with kidneys?
Mosen couldn’t help but let his imagination run wild.
However, Tess knew Varickroz too well. His Shave was faster and covered a greater distance.
With two quick Shaves, he pulled away and counterattacked with Finger Pistols, which whizzed through the air toward Varickroz.
Whoosh, whoosh…
Varickroz’s forward momentum stayed strong. His long sword deflected the attacks, showcasing the rapid improvement in his swordsmanship, making Tess’s eyelids twitch.
Determined to keep Varickroz from getting close.
Varickroz chased after Tess unhurriedly, causing Tess to become somewhat flustered. He repeatedly distanced himself and launched Finger Pistols, only to have them casually deflected.
“The boy from Fendi’s family is going to lose,” someone commented.
“Indeed. After seeing little Varick’s swordsmanship, Tess is clearly anxious, wasting energy trying to push him back. If Varick gets close, it will be dangerous,” Fendi replied, his face grim.
In theory, it shouldn’t be like this. Even in the recruit camp, Tess usually won more than he lost against Varickroz.
However, he wasn’t aware of the brutal training Varickroz had undergone in the past three months under Dalmatian’s guidance and Mosen’s pressure.
This explains Tess’s surprise at Varickroz’s rapid improvement in swordsmanship, inevitably making him anxious and cautious.
Setbacks do make people progress.
Mosen watched the two, clearly up to something naughty.
Both fighters suddenly shivered,
Oh no, this feels bad!
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