Chapter 16: Popular Karl

"Karl, can you let me feel your ability?"

Akainu looked at Karl with burning eyes, and invisible pressure enveloped Karl. Aokiji on the side also cast a "longing" look.

Although he didn't speak, his face was full of words.

"Uh, of course, Admiral Aokiji, do you want to try it too?"

Aokiji pretended to be surprised and said: "Oh? So I have a share too?"

On the surface, Karl was smiling, but secretly... bullshit, what if you give me a hard time in the future?

Hearing Karl say this, Huang Yuan’s expression became a bit resentful. Don't ask why Karl knew, because when Monica’s relative came, he also had this expression.

It’s just that Monica was a little young woman after all, and could perfectly alleviate Karl’s "resentment" every time.

But Huang Yuan was only resentful, and couldn't see any signs of anger or fury at all. An old oiler is an old oiler.

No way, Karl couldn't afford to offend anyone, so he had to spread his hands, condense two golden light clusters, and throw them at Akainu and Aokiji.

The moment the Holy Light entered his body, Akainu immediately closed his eyes, feeling the power of the Holy Light. His body instantly felt much lighter, and his fatigue was reduced a lot, but these were not the point.

Slowly clenching his fist and feeling his strengthened physique, Akainu couldn't help but sigh in his heart: a long-lost feeling of getting stronger!

It probably got about 2% stronger. Perhaps his feeling was not accurate, but the effect brought by Karl’s ability was very obvious, not only physically but also psychologically.

Akainu suddenly opened his eyes, his sharp gaze staring straight at Karl. This man must become his subordinate.

On the other side, Aokiji also slowly opened his eyes. Although he didn't show it as obviously as Akainu, his eyes were full of thirst for Karl.

"Karl, become my subordinate! I guarantee that within three years, you will become a Rear Admiral of the Headquarters!"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa~ Sakazuki, this is different from what we said before. No way? No way? You wouldn't even want to snatch the subordinate I’ve already booked, would you?"

Huang Yuan was surprised and pouted his little mouth to start chattering, taking the opportunity to mock Akainu for not keeping his word, and then curled his lips.

The general meaning was that Akainu’s promise was a joke; just listen to it.

Akainu ignored Huang Yuan’s yin and yang, and said calmly: "Sorry, Borsalino, but Karl’s ability is exactly what I need. With him assisting me, my efficiency in completing missions will be higher. Even if I encounter the Whitebeard Pirates, I won't be afraid!"

"Your ability is so strong, you don't need Karl’s assistance at all. Let him be my adjutant!"

Saying sorry with his mouth, but Huang Yuan couldn't see any apology at all, clearly wanting to snatch him directly. It made me so angry!

"Karl, what do you think? Don't forget, only by completing more missions can you accumulate more military exploits and go further!"

After speaking, Akainu glanced at Huang Yuan and said lightly: "Borsalino, Karl can only get the best growth environment under my command."

"Whether it is martial arts or ability development, or even swordsmanship, I will pass it on to Karl without reservation. You... hehe~"

Honestly, Karl was almost moved, but thinking of Akainu’s personality in his memory, he finally backed away.

"It’s really terrifying~ Since you say so, it seems I have to give Karl to you..."

Akainu didn't change his expression, but the joy in his eyes exposed his current mood. It was just that Huang Yuan’s tone changed, and he gently adjusted his sunglasses before speaking.

"Oh, almost forgot... Little brother Karl had already agreed with me long ago that he would report to me after graduation, right? Little brother Karl!"

Very good, now the pressure is on Karl’s side.

Karl’s gaze was heavy, thinking that if it were Aokiji, Karl would still consider it, but Akainu was not on his consideration list at all.

Four words summarized it: incompatible values. Rather than having conflicts in the future, it was better to speak his mind.

Every time he was hugging Monica during the sage time listening to her gossip, he heard plenty of rumors about Akainu.

Simply put, Akainu was too dedicated. He was either killing pirates or on the way to killing pirates. Becoming his subordinate would very likely squeeze Karl’s slacking time. Just this point alone, he couldn't accept.

Karl’s thinking was very clear: slowly slack off to mix qualifications, accumulate military exploits, improve rank, and thereby improve his own strength. This was what Karl needed.

Some people might say that Karl was not a qualified Navy, thinking about slacking off every day, but for Karl, the Navy was just a job, nothing more.

So, it’s decided to be you! Yuan-zi!

"Admiral Akainu, although I really want to be your subordinate, I do have an agreement with Admiral Huang Yuan, and I am a man who keeps his word, so I’m sorry."

After speaking, Karl turned to look at the happy, pouting Huang Yuan: "Admiral Huang Yuan, I will find you to report after the internship period ends. Please rest assured." ===== CHAPTER 27 =====

Akainu’s face turned black, and he suddenly felt that he couldn't hold his face, and said coldly: "Karl, don't regret it then..."

After speaking, Akainu snorted coldly and flicked his sleeves away. Looking at Akainu’s back, Karl was filled with emotion.

See that? Yuan-zi, in order to slack off happily with you old guy, I even offended Akainu.

Three years! If I don't get promoted to Rear Admiral, don't blame me for turning my face and not recognizing people!

"Hahahaha, it’s really a hero out of a boy! You actually refused Sakazuki without mercy!"

"Come on, work hard to grow up! You are very important to the Navy!"

Aokiji laughed and patted Karl on the shoulder to encourage him, then turned and left, never showing any intention of wanting Karl to be his subordinate from beginning to end.

Both competitors had left. Huang Yuan shrugged and spread his hands, with an expression of "what happened."

"Little brother Karl, this is my Den Den Mushi number. If you encounter an opponent you can't solve during the internship period, call me directly. Of course, you can also call after the internship period."

Accepting the note Huang Yuan handed him, Karl was a little surprised. If Aokiji and Akainu gave him their phone numbers, he wouldn't care, but who was Huang Yuan?

The fastest man in the world!

If he was blocked by Whitebeard one day, with one phone call, Huang Yuan could arrive to support in a short time. Even if he couldn't beat him, they could raise their hands and surrender together, right? At least there was a companion, wasn't there?

"Thank you, Admiral Huang Yuan, no, sir!"

Huang Yuan smiled lewdly, nodded with satisfaction, and turned into light particles and disappeared from the spot.

At this time, Smoker and Zefa walked over. Smoker’s eyes were full of teasing: "I can't tell that you kid are quite popular! But it’s normal!"

"After all, your ability is really too easy to use!"

Just now Smoker had learned about Karl’s ability from Zefa. Even he wished he could let Karl be his subordinate, but thinking about it, it was impossible.

Karl’s strength plus his ability with strategic significance was a sweet pastry in the Navy. How could it be his turn, a Major?

And once Karl passed the internship period, at the very least he would be a Major. After all, he was originally a branch Captain, so it was normal to be promoted one level. How could he follow a thorn Move Move Like him?

"Are you still choosing to follow that guy Huang Yuan?" Zefa looked at Karl with a serious expression.

"Yes, Master Zefa, this is an agreement I made with Admiral Huang Yuan long ago."

Zefa sighed and said helplessly: "Since that’s the case, I won't stop you, but you must remember not to waste your martial arts talent."

"Hahahaha, that’s for sure. By the way, Master Zefa, is our internship period to go catch pirates?"

Zefa nodded: "Not bad, I have already chosen the target, a pirate group with a total bounty of about 60 million. With your strength, it is more than enough to deal with them, but I hope you remember one point: the Navy is a whole."

A whole?

Karl’s eyes lit up, meaning to let him slack off—no! Give others a chance to perform! He could not make a move if he could, right!

I’m too familiar with this! ===== CHAPTER 28 =====