Chapter 281

It was very quiet.

Occasionally, shouts from training could be heard.

A group of navy personnel were training under the blazing sun.

Faintly,

Lu En also saw dozens of teenage navy recruits far away on the field, running hard, drenched in sweat, brimming with the scent of youth.

The entire Navy Headquarters was full of vitality, everywhere pulsing with life.

Far off, rows of green trees stood tall amid the layered folds of the mountains.

And those towering, majestic buildings and pavilions.

Innumerable,

Dense and packed.

The residents' pavilions merged into one continuous whole.

This was a very prosperous island!

It was not only home to navy personnel, but also housed many civilians.

It could truly be said.

This was the safest place in the entire sea!

No pirate would dare to set foot in Marineford lightly.

This was an absolute no-go zone for pirates!

"Impressive, isn't it?"

By some unknown time, Kaku had walked up beside Lu En, gazing in awe at the full view of Marineford, and smiled as he asked Lu En.

"Mm."

Lu En nodded in agreement.

This place was truly magnificent!

It radiated an uplifting, vibrant atmosphere.

Occasionally,

he also saw many navy personnel armed with long spears, dressed in neat navy uniforms, lining up along the harbor shore for drills.

Here…

Everywhere visible.

Officers clad in the navy's Justice coats.

Only those wearing the Justice coat could be called officers!

The rest were rank-and-file navy.

The warship gradually sailed from the stone gate toward the harbor.

Moments later,

the warship stopped.

Anchored,

furled sails,

came to a halt.

The harbor was already crowded with navy personnel, all gazing toward the warship with eyes filled with awe, admiration, and a mix of many emotions.

Clearly,

they had all recognized it.

The people aboard this warship were their navy hero—Captain Kapu!

Thus it was evident.

How immense Kapu's influence was within the Navy Headquarters.

Stepping down from the warship's deck,

Lu En's feet touched the ground steadily as he surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings.

A newcomer,

he felt not the slightest unease.

Instead, his heart was full of anticipation and curiosity.

The most prominent building at Navy Headquarters was naturally the massive structure bearing the characters "Justice"—the unique landmark of the navy.

It was also…

the exact location of the Navy Commander's office.

Symbolizing the navy's supreme authority!

"It's Captain Kapu! Captain Kapu's back!"

A crowd of navy personnel rushed toward the harbor, all eager to catch a glimpse of Kapu's return.

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At this moment,

even Kaku had become mere background.

"Every time I return to headquarters with Captain Kapu, I'm unconsciously ignored—it's heartbreaking."

"I am, after all, a full-fledged Navy Headquarters Vice Admiral!"

Kaku stood beside Lu En, complaining helplessly.

But he only complained—nothing more.

In fact,

If he were to attract widespread attention, his habitually lazy nature would truly make him uncomfortable.

"Lu En, next, Captain Kapu will arrange your assignment."

"But if I'm not mistaken…"

"Captain Kapu will most likely dump you in the Training Camp."

"Let you undergo rigorous training there for a while."

"So, you'd better prepare yourself mentally."

said Aokiji.

"Training Camp?"

Lu En squinted slightly, asking with mild curiosity, "You want me to train alongside those Navy recruits? Are you sure that's even necessary?"

With his own immense combat power…

Is there really any need to go to the Training Camp?

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Wouldn't that be a waste of time?

Across the entire Navy Headquarters, which recruit could possibly be his match?

Upon hearing this,

Aokiji shook his head and explained patiently: "Don't underestimate the Training Camp! It's where Navy elites are trained! If you want to master Two-Color Haki, you can start here."

"Because…"

"The head instructor of this Training Camp is my teacher, Master Zefa!"

"Also known as the current Marine Admiral, Black Arm Zefa!"

"The fastest way to master Two-Color Haki is to enter the Training Camp. Then, seek out Master Zefa for guidance."

"Given Master Zefa's personality, once he fully understands your strength, he will surely teach you the methods of cultivating and wielding Two-Color Haki."

"Under Master Zefa's instruction, combined with your terrifying natural talent, I'd bet you'll master Two-Color Haki within a month."

As he said this, Aokiji couldn't help but smile bitterly inside.

Thinking back to his own days…

He had spent a full six months just to master Two-Color Haki!

It took a full six months!

he barely managed to grasp it.

Even so, he, Aokiji, was still considered an unparalleled genius of his time.

Even so, Qingzhi at the time was truly a peerless genius!