Chapter 316

The training at the camp was naturally vastly different from that of the regular navy.

The intensity of the two could not be compared.

The training of the regular navy could at best make one physically strong.

But the training devised personally by Master Zefa drained every last ounce of human potential, keeping one perpetually on the edge of exhaustion.

Only then could one better unlock human potential.

Accelerating one's strength growth!

Under this super-intense training, these students, already possessing exceptional innate talent, naturally improved their strength at a furious pace.

"Can this kid Lu En even endure such super-intense training?"

Master Zefa gazed thoughtfully at Lu En's figure.

Though Lu En's strength was considerable, he was still just a four-year-old child.

This made Master Zefa unable to help but doubt.

Could a four-year-old Lu En truly endure this super-intense training?

Could his body handle it?

Could his willpower hold up?

In the end—

The result surpassed Master Zefa's expectations.

Lu En completed every single super-intense exercise, remaining effortlessly composed throughout, as if the camp's super-intense training imposed no great pressure on him.

Even Smoker fell far short of Lu En.

After the entire training session…

In the vast training camp, only Lu En maintained steady, even breathing, with not the slightest sign of breath disorder.

"This kid is no ordinary fellow!"

Master Zefa muttered in amazement.

Looking at the group of students before him, drenched in youthful sweat, he felt a deep sense of melancholy.

These students would all eventually step into this crisis-ridden sea.

And at that time,

how many would survive?

Master Zefa felt profound despair.

But soon, he suppressed all these complex thoughts within him.

Two hours later.

All members of the training camp lay sprawled on the ground, limbs weak, backs flat, looking utterly exhausted and pitiful.

Even Smoker and Including Tina were drenched in sweat, kneeling on hands and knees, their muscles throbbing with sharp aches.

Among this group of dusty, disheveled students, one figure stood out starkly.

It was seen that

Lu En's forehead bore only a light sheen of sweat; otherwise, there was no notable abnormality.

He was the only one still standing.

Huh!

Lu En exhaled heavily—he had used only half his strength.

Aside from him,

all other students were collapsed.

Thus,

the students all turned, unconsciously, to stare at Lu En—the one still standing—with looks of disbelief.

Their eyes widened; they were plainly stunned.

"W-Wow?"

"Is Lu En some kind of monster?!"

"After such super-intense training, he's still in good shape?!"

"Good heavens…"

"Is this kid's physical condition really that terrifying?!"

"The training that even we couldn't endure, Lu En the monster handled with ease—as if it cost him nothing."

"Now I finally understand why Lu En the monster could master such terrifying combat power at such a tender age stage—only four years old!"

"…."

The students exclaimed in awe.

Smoker and Including Tina watched Lu En's unflinching expression.

The former clenched his teeth, face filled with resentment.

The latter's beautiful eyes sparkled repeatedly, her lovely face glowing with deep admiration and reverence.

To be honest,

for Lu En,

the super-intense training just now was nowhere near as hard as the three-hour push-ups he'd done while carrying a load of five hundred kilograms.

That's why he could remain in good condition, unlike the other students, who lay on the ground in utter disarray.

"I can see now,"

Master Zefa walked over to Lu En's side and sighed, "You're not even in the same league as them. For them, this is super-intense training—but for you, it's just ordinary practice."

"So next..."

"(Nolo Zhao) I will adjust your training."

"Are you ready?"

Upon hearing this,

Lu En's eyes flickered: "Of course."

"Hahaha! Good!"

Master Zefa let out a loud laugh.

Seeing a genius who possessed both talent and the willingness to sweat and strive hard naturally filled Master Zefa, as a teacher, with deep satisfaction and pride.

In the past, the geniuses he had encountered

were either gifted but unwilling to put in the effort.

It made him furious at their wasted potential.

Or they were full of passion but lacked talent...

This left Master Zefa utterly helpless.

He had once believed

Could talent and effort truly never coexist?

For instance,

that brat Borsalino...

was gifted but lazy as a salted fish.

Kizaru was the same.

Only Sakazuki showed some effort, yet he overemphasized his Devil Fruit ability and neglected the development of his body, martial arts, and Haki.

In short,

Master Zefa had finally encountered Lu En—a

supreme genius who possessed both talent and effort!

A genius willing to work hard was simply unfindable!

Thus, he was naturally extremely satisfied with Lu En.