Chapter 462

Tina did not leave.

As for Lu En?

That is another matter entirely.

Killing people…

Lu En has done it so many times it's ridiculous.

When he first left the East Sea, he had no idea how many pirates he killed along the way—far from feeling any physical discomfort, he felt his blood boiling with excitement.

Hidden within his body was a fierce violent core, making Lu En's craving for battle far exceed that of most people in the East Sea.

He had long since become proficient in killing.

"If that's the case, let's return to the warship first."

"The matter here is finished."

Master Zefa spoke.

Next,

Lu En and the other trainees followed Master Zefa's footsteps, retracing their steps toward the port of Angel Island.

Soon after,

From afar, Lu En once again saw the enormous warship, motionless as it rested at the edge of the harbor.

A gentle sea breeze brushed over.

Splash!

The wind stirred the sea, raising ripples and spray, waves spreading freely with crisp, pleasant sounds like musical notes.

Back on the warship's deck,

Lu En found a new shirt, stood at the edge of the deck railing, feeling the cool, refreshing sea breeze as he waited quietly for the other trainees to return.

This battle, the system didn't even give a notification.

It left him feeling reflective.

"It seems…"

"Purely bullying weaker opponents can no longer enhance my strength."

Lu En couldn't help but shake his head.

Although the strength gains from each battle were minuscule,

if accumulated over time, they still significantly improved Lu En's overall strength.

Unfortunately…

Battles at the level of bullying the weak could no longer grant Lu En any strength gains, leaving him feeling disappointed and helpless.

In response to this,

he had long anticipated this.

One hour later.

All trainees returned to the warship.

Not one was missing.

As elite among the Navy's younger generation, they naturally wouldn't fail at something like this.

Before the hour was up, all trainees had already gathered on the warship.

Each face wore a bright smile.

This graduation trial…

had imposed heavy psychological burdens and pressure upon them,

yet also allowed them to feel for the first time

the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from completing a mission.

They felt deeply proud.

"Alright."

"Since everyone has returned, set sail."

"Upon our return to Marineford…"

"After I report your scores from this graduation trial, your official ranks will be issued soon!"

"Then, you will leave Marineford and be assigned to different seas."

"I hope…"

"that when that time comes, you will still remember your original intentions and continue to contribute to the peace of this sea."

Master Zefa felt a deep sense of emotion.

Year after year, the graduates…

were all taught with his countless efforts.

Seeing these students strive for the peace of the sea filled him with deep pride and honor.

Gradually,

the warship hoisted its sails,

retracted its anchor,

and set sail out to sea!

The massive warship parted the calm sea, sending ripples spreading far into the distance.

Moments later,

the warship had completely left the harbor of Angel Island.

Gradually drawing farther away,

until entirely vanished.

Lu En, on the deck, also saw the vast Angel Island shrink into a tiny black dot, then slowly disappear from sight without a trace.

……

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye,

four days had passed.

On this day,

the sun shone brightly,

the sky stretched clear and boundless.

The vast blue sea extended endlessly.

The enormous warship carrying Lu En and the others sailed smoothly throughout this journey, encountering no obstacles whatsoever, and returned once more to the Marine Headquarters, Marineford.