Chapter 425

But they still had to engage in life-or-death battles with pirates!

Under these circumstances,

this group of trainees still laughed and joked, completely unconcerned, which deeply angered and disappointed Zefa.

"If you continue to hold this mindset…"

"I guarantee it."

"In this graduation trial, at least half of you will die."

"The enemies you're facing are a gang of utterly ruthless pirates!"

"They commit every atrocity—burning, killing, looting—their hands soaked in blood and lives. Against such monsters, with your current attitude, you'll be lucky if you don't soil yourselves."

Zefa rebuked harshly.

In an instant,

the trainees, once full of enthusiasm, all suppressed their expressions, instinctively lowering their heads, revealing deep shame and unease.

Even Smoker and Including Tina lowered their heads, humbly accepting the reprimand.

They had been far too lax!

Even if it was only a graduation trial…

they could not afford such carelessness and complacency!

After Zefa's lesson,

each trainee present finally adjusted their mindset.

Then,

Zefa solemnly asked: "Do you know the target of this mission?"

Smoker answered first: "The target is the Cerberus Pirate Crew! A group of utterly ruthless pirates whose captain is a Devil Fruit user of the Animal-Type Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Cerberus."

"Their crew…"

"Nearly three hundred strong!"

"In the first half of the Grand Line, the Cerberus Pirate Crew is infamous, having committed countless atrocities. Entire villages—nearly ten thousand people—were wiped clean by them."

"They are true, genuine sea monsters!"

With that said,

Zefa's furious expression eased slightly.

Not bad…

At least,

they remembered the target of this graduation trial.

"Since you know the mission target, I won't elaborate further."

"Before we act, I must warn you of the most critical point."

"The enemies you're facing…"

"are the most vicious pirates on the sea!"

"They commit every atrocity!"

"So here I advise you: discard your mercy immediately. Against these pirate monsters, you must show no leniency!"

"Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"Any disregard or complacency will cost you your life. These ruthless pirates employ endless treacherous and bizarre tactics—slip up once, and you'll be doomed."

"I demand you maintain the right mindset! Do not harbor mercy!"

Zefa solemnly warned.

"Yes, Master Zefa."

Smoker, Including Tina, and the other trainees quickly nodded in response.

But could everyone truly live up to Zefa's words?

That remained uncertain.

Based on Zefa's years of experience,

expecting every trainee to perform flawlessly?

That was clearly unrealistic.

"Depart!"

"Dengdao!"

Zefa gave no further thought.

Immediately,

under Zefa's command,

a group of trainees led by Smoker and Including Tina leapt from the warship,

successfully landing on Angel Island.

Seeing this,

Lu En also stepped forward without delay.

Once his feet touched solid ground,

he arrived at the harbor shore of Angel Island.