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

"Colonel, recruit Loya has performed exceptionally well. I suggest that he be given special attention and training. If he slacks off in any of his miscellaneous tasks, he must be punished according to military discipline, but please do not target him specifically."

"Ok?"

Colonel Rhodes was a little confused.

When did he say he was going to target Loya?

He cherishes such an outstanding recruit.

Realizing that Monka might have misunderstood, Rhodes was somewhat amused and exasperated: "Sergeant Monka, I understand what you mean. Please rest assured, I will handle this impartially."

"Thank you, Colonel!"

Monka was relieved, saluted, and returned to his post.

With limited resources, it's rare for an outstanding new recruit to emerge from the 153rd branch. It would be unfair to target him because of some personal feelings.

Half an hour passed quickly.

The recruits stood in neat rows, awaiting Colonel Rhodes' orders.

Rhodes stepped to the front of the line, saluted the new recruits, then took out the list and began calling out names.

"Finbuddy!"

"To!"

"Evaluation results: Excellent!"

Achieving an "Excellent" grade not only represents personal honor but also means direct promotion to private.

Real and tangible benefits.

"Loya!"

"To!"

"Evaluation results: Excellent!"

Loya's spirits lifted. Although he had already anticipated his results, he still couldn't help but feel happy when they were announced to him in public.

"Roca!"

"To!"

"Assessment Results"

As the results were announced, some were happy while others were disappointed, especially those who were just a little short of receiving an excellent rating.

If the process is followed step by step, it will take at least three or four months, and possibly more than half a year, to be promoted from private to private.

After all the announcements were read, out of the more than 20 new recruits who participated in the assessment, 18 passed, and four of them received an excellent evaluation.

Colonel Rhodes personally presented each new recruit with marine epaulets: one stripe for privates and two stripes for privates.

You are all excellent.

After saying some encouraging words, Colonel Rhodes took out two stamps and went to Fombardy and Loya, putting them on the two of them.

"There is one more thing. Recruits Fombadi and Loya have performed exceptionally well in their miscellaneous tasks this past month. Therefore, they are hereby awarded the Miscellaneous Task Excellence Badge!"

Model worker in miscellaneous tasks!

Both of them now have a small red flower on their chests.

The new recruits all turned to look at the two men, their eyes filled with undisguised surprise, practically screaming "Awesome!"

Being recognized as a model worker in miscellaneous tasks may not seem like much, and it may not be very useful, but getting this recognition is no easy feat.

After all, doing odd jobs is dirty and tiring, and few new recruits are willing to take it seriously, let alone do it to the point that Colonel Rhodes would personally praise them.

Did they even clean the toilet?

Damn, those two are ruthless!

"Clap clap clap!"

There was thunderous applause.

"All right."

Colonel Rhodes smiled and raised his hand in greeting.

"You must be hungry too. Sergeant Monka will show you around this new place this afternoon. Now, disperse!"

"Yes, Colonel Rhodes!"

The recruits straightened their chests and snapped their feet together.

"salute!"

As the officers left, the ranks immediately relaxed, and everyone jumped around excitedly. The new recruits who had been waiting outside the training ground but had not participated in the assessment also rushed over.

The newcomers from the same cohort rushed over to Loya, shouting excitedly.

"Loya, you're amazing!"

"It's unbelievable that it received an excellent rating!"

"You were the most outstanding performer in this assessment!"

"That's such a great achievement!"

Loya's performance wasn't the best; several others were just as good as him. However, his status as a fresh recruit gave him a significant advantage, making him stand out.

The newlyweds were very proud.

Although they were useless, Loya was strong, and as their peers, they naturally felt honored. Moreover, Loya might be able to protect them in the future.

After making a fuss for a while, Loya's stomach started growling with hunger.

"Let's go eat."

"Haha, we'll get you some food!"

"I heard today's lunch is especially lavish!"

Perhaps to celebrate, the restaurant's food was significantly more lavish than usual, including extra-large chunks of sea monster meat.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Loya returned to the dormitory with the support of the newcomers, and then locked himself in the toilet.

"call!"

I took a refreshing cold shower.

Loya placed her hands on the sink and stared at herself in the mirror.

After a month of hard training, his thin body became noticeably stronger, and the outline of his muscles was clearly visible.

His once bewildered eyes now radiate a sharp brilliance, a sharpness that can only be acquired through the tempering of sweat and pain.

A completely different person than before.

He really has become stronger!

Loya picked up a hair tie and gathered her short, dark hair, which was almost touching her shoulders, into a short ponytail.

Without hair to cover his face, his overall demeanor looked even more sharp and spirited, as if he was about to reveal his brilliance.

This is exactly what he wanted.

He longs to shine in the spotlight!

"Dong dong!"

There was a knock on the door.

"Loya, it's almost time to assemble."

"understood!"

In the afternoon, Loya and the newly recruited marines gathered on the parade ground.

No training or chores are required.

Their afternoon task was to familiarize themselves with the duties of a regular marine under Sergeant Munka, including routine patrols and other daily tasks in addition to regular training.

Monka led the group to another training ground of the branch, where many marines were practicing swordsmanship.

"The mornings are still physical training, and in the afternoons when there are no missions, we train here specifically to learn combat skills."

Monka was explaining things to the newlyweds.

Swordsmanship and physical skills are compulsory courses for all marines, and there are also some specialized courses that classify marines into different branches based on their performance.

For example, if someone has a good feel for firearms, they might be assigned to a gunnery unit, a close-combat assault unit, or an artillery unit.

Some of the weaker individuals who give up will be assigned to the logistics support unit, responsible for positions such as loading ammunition, which do not require direct confrontation with the enemy. This is safe, but it is difficult for them to get ahead.

"Hey, Loya."

Finbuddy leaned closer to Loya, nudged him with his elbow, and whispered, "Which unit do you want to join?"

"I?"

Loya looked at the training field, his eyes shining.

I want to try them all!