One Piece: Trying 200 times harder, but being too overbearing.

"Monka, is that the kid?"

"Yes."

Monka responded sullenly, looking at Loya with a puzzled expression.

Before he arrived, Colonel Rhodes specifically asked him about the miscellaneous tasks assigned to the new recruits, especially those responsible for the top two floors of the tower.

Don't know why.

"Hmm, it's really good."

Rhodes praised him outwardly, but inwardly he was cursing him.

Little bastard!

For the past month, he has had to climb two extra flights of stairs every day just to go to the toilet. I don't know why he cleans the toilet so thoroughly every day.

There wasn't a single female soldier in the branch; everyone was a rough, unrefined man!

Fortunately, this kid is about to become a full-fledged marine and will no longer have to do miscellaneous tasks. His hard days are finally coming to an end.

"Take extra care of him during training later."

"understand!"

Monka's expression changed slightly.

What do you mean? Tell him to keep a close eye on things?

Could Loya have offended the colonel?

That's quite possible. I heard that recently, the colonel has been going to the bottom of the tower to fight with the marines for the toilet.

It's very likely because the toilet upstairs wasn't cleaned properly.

He got it.

However, even if the colonel doesn't give instructions, he will still strictly supervise the new recruits, and he will not tolerate any shortcomings!

Half an hour passed quickly.

All the new recruits stood like statues and successfully completed the military posture assessment. If they couldn't even pass the first test, they would really become a laughing stock.

Next up, morning exercises!

The course consists of 20 laps (10km) and is considered passing if completed within 30 minutes. Running it in under 25 minutes is considered excellent.

"start!"

As soon as the order was given, the recruits immediately ran around the training field, with Loya following at the back of the group, gradually accelerating at a steady pace.

When he first arrived, he and other newcomers ran 10 laps in 15 minutes, which, given the average physical condition of people in this world, was something they could manage.

However, running 20 laps in 30 minutes is not simply twice as difficult; many elderly people who have been training for three months find it hard to do so.

And this is just the beginning. There are five or six more physical fitness tests to come, and you must conserve enough energy to pass them all.

A few minutes later.

"what happened?"

As he ran, Loya felt a chill run down his spine, and the hairs on his body stood on end, as if he were being stared at by some ferocious beast.

Loya quickly discovered the reason.

Sergeant Monka!

A burly body stood beside him like an iron tower, running at the same pace as him, leaving a footprint in the sand with each step.

That weight could crush a person!

Furthermore, Loya felt that Monca's attention was constantly on him, which was rather unsettling.

"Gulu!"

Loya swallowed.

During the morning exercise assessment, several junior officers would run alongside the new recruits to record their training progress.

I never expected to be targeted by Monka.

"Ha... My breathing rhythm is a bit off."

Loya adjusted his breathing and pace. It was impossible not to feel some pressure being watched by such a formidable figure as Monka.

Although Morgan was just an insignificant stepping stone in the story, his future leadership of Branch 153 is proof of his strength.

Putting everything else aside, the giant axe he was carrying must have weighed at least several hundred kilograms, making it impossible for him to lift.

Wait, a giant axe?

Loya turned his head slightly to look at Monka, and his heart skipped a beat again.

Carrying such heavy weapons, they could still run so steadily without even breaking a sweat.

So strong!

This was the first time Loya had felt such power at such close range; even when he had met Colonel Rhodes, he had never felt this way before.

Truly as immovable as a mountain!

"Hu~~"

Loya was excited.

He instinctively focused his attention on observing Monka's running posture, how his feet landed, the range of his arm swing, and his center of gravity.

And most importantly, there's the breathing rhythm.

"Ok?"

Monka had been watching Loya closely and noticed the change in him immediately, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Is this kid learning from him?

Chapter 8: Speed ​​on the Curves is True Speed

In just ten minutes, the new recruits participating in the assessment were divided into three groups on the training field, making it clear at a glance how strong and weak they were.

Finnbudy is in the top tier. He received systematic training under the guidance of his parents from a very young age and has a very good foundation.

If he hadn't become obsessed with dancing after growing up and had no interest in being a marine, he wouldn't have been thrown to the branch to start over by his angry parents.

When he rounded the bend and saw Loya a dozen meters ahead, he paused for a moment and even slowed his pace considerably.

"Loya?"

Isn't Loya behind him?

Could it be that we've fallen behind by a whole lap?

Finbuddy frowned. He couldn't explain what was happening unless the team was a full lap behind, but based on his understanding of Loya, they shouldn't be this far behind.

Nothing more was said.

Finbdi accelerated past Loya.

Now it's the recruit assessment, and the only person who can help you is yourself. If you can't complete the assessment within the specified time, it just means that your strength is not enough.

"Get back on your feet, you brat."

Finbuddy silently recited in his heart.

Loya had already met the assessment standards several days ago, and his mental state was also quite good today. The fact that he is now so far behind is most likely due to external interference.

The other recruits in the first echelon also caught up, and when they saw Loya and Sergeant Monka advancing side by side, their hearts skipped a beat.

"It's Loya!"

"And Sergeant Munka too!"

"Oh no, Loya has been targeted by the evil god!"

If the marines in the branch were to vote, the most awe-inspiring senior officer would undoubtedly be Sergeant Munka.

Sergeant Monca always had a cold face and was extremely strict in everything he did. Anything that displeased him could result in a scolding.

At the same time, Sergeant Monca is very strong, and even some junior officers are no match for him. Within the branch, only Colonel Rhodes can suppress Sergeant Monca.

The true nemesis of Branch 153.

They inspire both awe and fear!

"Loya is really unlucky."

As everyone overtook Loya, a look of pity appeared in their eyes. Although it was embarrassing to be overtaken by a newcomer, they secretly liked Loya quite a bit.

If they were the ones being targeted by Monca, they would probably underperform as well.

Soon, the second tier surpassed Loya.

Even the worst third tier has fallen behind Loya.

"We're a whole lap behind."

Loya looked at the recruits who had surpassed him and knew he was far behind, but he didn't panic. Instead, he tried his best to stay calm.