Chapter 20

Karl straightened his expression: "It's like this, Master Zephyr. How about this: every day I will spend four hours listening to lectures, practicing, and sparring. For the remaining time, I will leave the training ground and use my own ability to train my physique. What do you think?"

"Can't you train your physique on the training ground?"

Seeing Zephyr's expression seemed somewhat dissatisfied, Karl's face changed, and he said aggrievedly: "Well, Master Zephyr, didn't you tell me not to expose my ability yet? If I were on the training ground, there would be no way to hide it."

"And..."

Zephyr asked quickly: "And what?"

"Sigh! It's Admiral Kizaru. Admiral Kizaru has already approached me, and not just once!"

Sorry, Kizaru, anyway, your relationship with Zephyr has no room to drop further, so just honestly take the blame for me!

Zephyr's eyes widened, and he roared angrily: "I knew it! That bastard Kizaru really has no good intentions. Is he spouting his crooked heresies to you again?"

"Hoo hoo~ I'm going to find that bastard and have a good argument with him right now!!!"

"Hey, hey, hey! Master Zephyr, calm down! Calm down!"

Master Zephyr, your starting point is good, but please don't start!

Karl saw that this was bad and quickly pulled Zephyr back, saying hurriedly: "Master Zephyr, don't be impulsive. Think about it carefully: Admiral Kizaru's philosophy is actually very applicable to me, isn't it?"

"Bullshit! Do you think I don't know his crooked..." Zephyr paused, touching his chin to think. That's right! Even if Karl only developed his ability, his physique wouldn't fall behind too much. On the contrary, it was very likely that as he developed his ability, his physique would become stronger and stronger.

Karl only needed to be familiar with combat techniques and convert experience through actual combat, and he would definitely become a famous powerhouse! Becoming an Admiral was just a matter of time.

This was simply combining his and Kizaru's philosophies! But to make him approve of Kizaru's philosophy...

"Hmph!"

Zephyr snorted coldly, barely accepting Karl's words. He wasn't an unreasonable person; on the contrary, it was precisely because of this that he had always looked down on Kizaru.

He felt that he was completely wasting his talent. If Borsalino's physique could reach the level of Akainu or Aokiji, his strength would definitely be the strongest among the three Admirals.

"Then, Master Zephyr, what do you think of the training plan I just mentioned?"

"Phew~ This is the path you chose yourself. I shouldn't force you to do anything. Let's do it as you said!"

Karl felt happy inside. Did this bluff succeed? I really am a genius at slacking; I could even think of such a perfect reason!

"But!" Zephyr's tone changed, and Karl's expression tightened.

"I will check your strength periodically. If you slack off, I won't care whether your ability is exposed early or not; you will have to stay on the training ground honestly, just like everyone else!"

"Yes, yes, yes, Master Zephyr, I promise you!"

Zephyr nodded, his large palm patting Karl's shoulder: "Karl, get some good rest today. I'll wait for you at the training ground tomorrow."

After speaking, Zephyr turned and left. The ward suddenly became cold, leaving only Karl, empty and quiet.

"Phew~"

Karl let out a long sigh. Zephyr's figure suddenly appeared outside the door, asking gossiping: "If I remember correctly, that Nurse Monica is a Navy widow, right? Your relationship with her doesn't seem simple, does it?"

"Uh, Master Zephyr, don't misunderstand. I, I am just comforting a Navy widow, yes! Comforting a Navy widow."

"Comforting a Navy widow? I'm afraid if I had come a little later, you would have comforted her into bed, right?"

"Uh..."

"Forget it, I can't manage young people's affairs, but you must be restrained. Don't let your body be hollowed out by wine and lust!"

Leaving behind a meaningful sentence, Zephyr left again, and this time he didn't come back.

Zephyr walked to the hospital entrance and found Binz and Ain still standing outside. It looked like they had been waiting for a long time, so he couldn't help but say: "Binz, Ain, you two go see Karl now! Especially you, Binz, remember to apologize to Karl."

"Yes, Master Zephyr!"

Subsequently, the two returned to Karl's ward together, Ain carrying a fruit basket and Binz carrying a flower basket.

Ain smiled and placed the fruit basket aside, smiling at Karl, who was lying in a "Ge You" pose: "Brother Karl, your injuries recovered really fast! I thought you would be lying in the hospital bed for a month!"

"Hey, you guys are too polite. It would have been enough to just bring the gifts; why bring people?"

Binz: Seems like he said that backward!

"Uh, Karl, I'm very sorry. I was too heavy-handed before; it was my fault. If you're still angry, just punch me!" Binz said sincerely.

"Hahahaha, what's a small injury like this? Am I that narrow-minded?"

If he really had to apologize, he should be the one apologizing to Binz and Ain! After all, they were both slacking tools chosen by Karl. If it weren't for their help, he really wouldn't have been able to slack off so easily.

It's just that he wouldn't need to trouble these two in the future, because Karl already possessed the exclusive slacking privilege! ===== CHAPTER 22 =====

It's just that there's no need to trouble those two anymore, because Karl already possesses the exclusive privilege of slacking off!