Chapter 22

"Phew~ Good thing I wasn't late, otherwise Master Zephyr would have torn me in half!"

"Morning! Brother Karl!" "Morning!"

After a brief greeting with Ain, Zephyr arrived at the center of the playground, and his vigorous and loud voice followed: "Recruits! Assemble!"

"Count off!" "1, 2, 3..."

Everyone was present.

Zephyr, wearing a purple suit and a Justice cloak, scanned the team and said: "Everyone, don't be nervous. Today is just to test everyone's harvest over the past two months."

"I have seen all your hard work and the sweat you've shed. To be honest, I am very gratified because you have not let your efforts go to waste!"

"You are all great! Today, please show the results of your hard work to your heart's content!"

"Oh, oh, oh!"

The hot-blooded recruits let out fanatical shouts. In order not to appear out of place, Karl also shouted a few times.

Next, all the recruits began to warm up under the guidance of Instructor Shuzo, preparing for the upcoming "Recruit Competition."

Everyone knew very well in their hearts that today was their best opportunity, because it related to their future prospects.

Zephyr had long said that every year's "Recruit Competition" would be watched by officers of the rank of Brigadier General and above, and everyone had the possibility of being selected by officers to become their subordinates.

If one gained the favor of a big-name Vice Admiral or even an Admiral, one could enrich their resume and follow them to obtain massive military merit, thereby gaining the attention of the Navy's top brass and rising rapidly.

The Navy was not just about upholding justice and fighting; the Navy also had its own human relationships and social nuances.

Saying it this way might seem utilitarian, but the facts were indeed so. Ten years of Navy career had taught Karl too much.

One had to know that before getting on good terms with Charles, it took him 7 years to be promoted to Sergeant. After being valued by Charles, he was promoted every year and quickly obtained the rank of Captain.

That pink-haired traitor Coby was promoted directly to Colonel in two years. Excluding strength factors, Karl didn't believe Garp hadn't put in effort behind the scenes.

Even the current Karl was the same, because he was valued by the Fleet Admiral for the characteristics of his Devil Fruit ability, valued by the Admiral, and valued by Zephyr, who had the strongest connections in the Navy. Rising to Admiral was not a dream! ===== CHAPTER 24 =====