Chapter 417

The words fell silent.

The entire crowd fell into deathly silence!

A group of navy soldiers stood frozen, dumbfounded.

Even,

their steps escorting Weibul toward the cage came to a sudden halt.

Dozens of eyes filled with horror turned simultaneously toward Gilmi.

"You didn't hear wrong."

"That five-year-old brat possesses combat strength not inferior to mine!"

"Even among the many vice admirals in the Marine Headquarters, he is an exceptional powerhouse!"

"Even I, I cannot match him."

"Otherwise, Whitebeard II would not have been half-killed by that monster."

Gilmi sincerely offered his evaluation.

Yes!

Even he himself had no confidence in defeating Whitebeard II, yet that five-year-old Lu En did.

This made Gilmi realize.

Even if he gave his all…

He might still not be a match for that five-year-old monster!

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Although this result was hard for him to accept.

But, it was an undeniable fact!

"W-WTF?!"

"Oh my god!"

"What did Vice Admiral Gilmi just say?"

"That five-year-old boy standing beside General Master Zefa is the one who captured Whitebeard II? Even Vice Admiral Gilmi admitted he couldn't match him?"

"Unbelievable!"

"A five-year-old brat has the combat strength of a vice admiral?"

"Good grief…"

"Is this even real? Or just a dream?"

Every single navy soldier aboard the warship doubted their own lives.

A group of elite navy soldiers were collectively stunned.

Someone who made Vice Admiral Gilmi admit defeat was only five years old!

This was simply beyond their imagination.

…

Watching the massive warship carrying Gilmi drift farther and farther away until it vanished completely from this stretch of sea, Master Zefa finally withdrew his gaze.

Entrusting Whitebeard II Weibul to Gilmi's handling, he could rest easy.

Gilmi, a full vice admiral of the Marine Headquarters, would not make such a basic mistake and let Weibul escape.

The chance of that was extremely low!

"Alright."

"Transmit my order: full speed to Angel Island."

"This graduation trial…"

"Should officially begin."

"Capturing Whitebeard II took up too much time—I hope that band of pirates is still lingering near Angel Island."

Master Zefa gave his order.

The warship hoisted its sails and set course.

Whoosh!

The massive warship cut through the sea, stirring up waves and ripples as it sailed toward the endless horizon.

A gentle sea breeze brushed past,

the navy's flag fluttering in the wind.

Lu En stood by the deck railing, silently gazing at the boundless ocean.

"Lu En, it's time for treatment."

Including Tina walked over to his side and reminded him.

"I know."

Lu En waved his hand helplessly.

His injuries had nearly fully healed.

But under Including Tina's strong insistence, he had no choice but to undergo treatment once more.