Chapter 487

"This kid really is infuriating without consequence."

"Does he have some kind of misunderstanding about the word 'weak'?"

"If these words spread today, every sailor in the Marine Headquarters would be too ashamed to face the ground."

"If a mere five-year-old brat who briefly clashed head-on with a Marine Admiral counts as weak, then what should the rest of the Marine Headquarters feel?"

"These Marines might be driven to suicide from shame!"

Kong couldn't help but complain.

After a long silence,

A group of Marine high-ranking officers cast a deep glance at Lu En, their eyes filled with profound pride and anticipation.

Then,

Without causing further disturbance, they walked away together slowly from the training ground.

They had come here today solely to witness the duel between Lu En and Zefa.

Now,

Since the battle had already ended, there was no need for them to linger.

The peak confrontation between Lu En and Zefa today would undoubtedly remain unforgettable for them in the short term.

What left a deep impression on them…

Was not Zefa's strength.

But Lu En's terror!

The scenes of five-year-old Lu En, alone, standing firm against Marine Admiral Zefa, were etched indelibly into their minds.

"Since this kid Lu En has graduated successfully."

"Then,"

"I ought to start considering,"

"what Marine rank to assign this kid!"

Kong's eyes gleamed as he thought silently.

Captain Kapu, Warring States, and others followed Kong's footsteps, gradually fading into the distance until they vanished completely from Training Ground One.

Meanwhile,

With Kong and the others gone,

Akainu, Aokiji, and Huang Yuan finally relaxed their tense demeanors.

"Did you hear what Master Zefa just said?"

Huang Yuan's sly face carried a peculiar expression.

"I'm not deaf."

Akainu glanced at Huang Yuan.

At this moment,

his inner astonishment had not yet cooled.

Lu En's strength surpassed the boundaries of what he had anticipated.

"Master Zefa just said,"

"Lu En is the strongest trainee in the history of this training camp!"

"And the strongest student he has ever taught!"

"Even we, during our own graduation trials…"

"were far inferior!"

Huang Yuan sighed deeply.

He was still young.

Yet for some reason,

after hearing Zefa's words, he felt a sense of fading glory.

"This kid Lu En is truly a monster!"

"At five years old, he's already this strong—within another two years, even we won't be able to stop him."

"These young people today…"

"They're all terrifying!"

Huang Yuan said.

"Don't overthink it."

Aokiji patted Huang Yuan's shoulder and turned to leave.

Before departing,

he left only one sentence.

"Monsters like Lu En are unique to the Grand Line!"

"In the past several hundred years across the seas…"

"There has never been one like him!"

Soon after,

Akainu and Huang Yuan also departed in turn.

Having witnessed Lu En and Zefa's clash, they had achieved the purpose of their visit.

They had come here specifically for Lu En.

Moments later,

Training Ground One has regained its former atmosphere.

The only difference is…

What was once a fully intact training ground is now riddled with damage.

Jagged, terrifying cracks cover every surface, making the place utterly unsightly.

"From today, you are all officially graduated!"

"The one-and-a-half-year training will now be temporarily concluded."

"From now on, you are all qualified Marine soldiers!"

"Your assignments will be officially issued soon."

Master Zefa looked serious.

Gradually,

the students only then realized, shaken out of their awe from the battle.

Hearing Master Zefa's words,

their hearts stirred with excitement and longing and anticipation.

Once the assignments are issued,

their future paths will be fully decided.

For this,

they naturally brimmed with longing and anticipation.

Next,

Master Zefa held a farewell heart-to-heart talk.

But Lu En paid no attention to what Master Zefa was saying at all.

He only knew…

After ending his duel with Master Zefa,

the system's notification sounded again, after a long absence.

【This battle granted: Strength +0.006, Speed +0.004, Stamina +0.004, Mental Power +0.008, Armament Haki Technique +0.04, Observation Haki Technique +0.05, Marine Six Powers Technique +0.06!】

【After a 100-fold (excellent) training effect boost…】

【Host gains: Strength +0.6, Speed +0.4, Stamina +0.4, Mental Power +0.8, Armament Haki Technique +4, Observation Haki Technique +5, Marine Six Powers Technique +6!】

As the system's voice faded,

Boom—

a roar echoed within Lu En's body.

A warm current suddenly appeared, washing through his five organs and six viscera.