Chapter 25: The 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" gaze.

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 later?

Hearing Karl say this, Kizaru's expression became somewhat mournful. Don't ask Karl why he knew, because when Mo Nika's relatives came, he also had this expression.

It's just that Mo Nika was a little young wife after all, and could perfectly alleviate Karl's "mournfulness" every time.

But Kizaru was only mournful, and one couldn't see any sign of him being angry or furious at all. An old oil-slick is an old oil-slick.

There was 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 the fatigue was reduced a lot, but these were not the main points.

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

It had probably become about 2% stronger. Perhaps his feeling wasn't accurate, but the effect brought by Karl's ability was very obvious, not only on the body but also on the mind.

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

On the other side, Aokiji also slowly opened his eyes. Although it wasn't as obvious as Akainu's performance, his eyes were full of thirst for Karl.

"Karl, become my subordinate! I guarantee that within three years, you will become a Rear Admiral at headquarters!"

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

Kizaru surprisedly pouted his little mouth and began to chatter, 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; you just listen to it.

Akainu ignored Kizaru's sarcasm and said with a calm face: "Sorry, Borsalino, but Karl's ability is exactly what I need. With his assistance, my efficiency in completing missions will be higher, and 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 instead!"

Saying sorry with his mouth, but Kizaru showed no sign of apology at all, clearly wanting to snatch him directly. It's making me so angry!

"Karl, what do you think? Don't forget, the more missions you complete, the more military merit you can accumulate, and the further you can go!"

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

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

Honestly, Karl was almost tempted, but once he thought of Akainu's personality in his memory, he finally backed away.

"It's really terrifying~ Since you say so, it seems I have no choice but to let Karl go to you..."

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

"Oh, I 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 solemn, 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 later, it was better to open the skylight and speak clearly.

Every time he was in the "post-coital clarity," holding Monica and 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 kill pirates. Becoming his subordinate would most likely squeeze Karl's slacking time. Just this point alone, he couldn't accept.

Karl's thinking was very clear: slowly slack off, mix for seniority, accumulate military merit, improve rank, and thereby improve his own strength. This was what Karl needed.

Some people might say Karl wasn't 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! Kizaru!

"Admiral Akainu, although I really want to be your subordinate, I did have an agreement with Admiral Kizaru, and I am a man who keeps his promises, so I'm very sorry."

After speaking, Karl turned to look at Kizaru, who was pouting happily: "Admiral Kizaru, I will report to you after the internship period ends, please rest assured." ===== CHAPTER 27 =====