Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

Raleigh and his group arrived at the admiral's office under her guidance.

The office is decorated in a high-end style, with a white marble floor covered with a hand-embroidered wool carpet.

A huge banner hangs on the wall—Absolute Justice.

To Raleigh's surprise, his older brother Borsalino was sitting on the sofa, leisurely drinking tea.

Sitting in the main seat was a soldier with a tough face and a cold expression.

Even those who don't know his identity can sense his iron-fisted style from his demeanor.

Kizaru greeted his little brother Raleigh warmly when he saw him:

"Hey! Brother, you've finally arrived. If you'd been half a day later, Sakazuki would have been heading back to headquarters for his report."

The person in the main seat was none other than the future Red Admiral Sakazuki, one of the three admirals of the navy alongside his older brother Borsalino.

Actually, he only met Sakazuki once when he was at Marine Headquarters, mainly because Raleigh was focused on figuring out how to get more "slacking off points".

He never attends class reunions or his older brother's gatherings, which means he doesn't know many people at the Navy Headquarters except for his closest classmates.

I only know people from my own year, just mentioning it by the way.

The winner of Raleigh's class was Kuzan.

That's right, it's Aokiji, who would later become one of the three admirals of the Navy.

"Hello, senior Sakazuki. I only met you once at school and we've never spoken."

"I only remember the instructor saying that you and my brother are both rare monsters."

Raleigh casually pulled out a box of high-end cigars from his pocket and offered one to Sakassky, who was sitting at the head of the table.

Sakazuki's deep voice rang out:

"I've heard your reputation many times at headquarters. Among the trainees at the military academy, you're known as the Unconscious Raleigh."

"He sleeps in class every day and his skills are slightly inferior to Kuzan, who is known as the Rookie King."

Raleigh gave an awkward smile:

"It's all empty fame, all empty fame."

Sakassky lit his cigar, took a deep drag, and exhaled a beautiful smoke ring.

"Partagas, the top-of-the-line cigar from the East China Sea. You're just like Borsalino, someone who knows how to enjoy life."

Borsalino glanced at it and teased:

"Don't drag me into every topic. I don't smoke cigars, I'm perfectly fine with just tea."

Gion was already sitting on the sofa, drinking the same flower tea as Borsalino.

Jiaji stared longingly at Raleigh; clearly, he also wanted to smoke such a high-class cigar.

Of course, Raleigh wouldn't show favoritism, so he also gave one to Jaji.

He then placed the entire box of cigars in front of Sakassky.

Sakazuki shook his head:

"Rolley, I appreciate your kindness, but it's easy to go from simplicity to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality. I joined the Navy not to enjoy life, but to eliminate pirates."

"These things will corrupt my spirit and prevent me from charging forward to kill the enemy. You can take them."

Borsalino also chimed in, offering his advice:

"Alright, Raleigh, stop trying to persuade him. That's just how he is. He doesn't care about food, clothing, or daily necessities; all he thinks about is eliminating pirates and increasing his strength."

Sakazuki wasn't angry; he already knew what kind of person Borsalino was.

So I've long since developed an immunity to his words.

"The reason I stayed here is to meet you and see what kind of person the unconscious Raleigh really is."

Raleigh scratched his head curiously, full of questions.

Why would Sakazuki wait for him? Isn't Sakazuki known for his tough style and for hating those who slack off among his subordinates?

Could it be that he's taken a liking to my talent and wants me to be his adjutant?

Sure enough, I knew it. Gold is gold, and my talent shines as brightly as a luminous pearl in the night.

Before Raleigh could finish his thought, he was interrupted by Sakazuki's words:

"There's something I've never understood: how could someone as lazy as you manage to run the East China Sea 133rd Branch so well? I've read the Navy's reports, and although it's all thanks to Momonga, I know Momonga."

"While he is also an excellent naval commander, he couldn't have done this alone. So the problem must lie with you. Tell me, what kind of secret can reduce the casualty rate of your subordinates?"

Raleigh was shocked; his secret had already been discovered.

Indeed, those who reach the world's top ranks are not fools.

The bigwigs at headquarters noticed him, and even Sakazuki, who was serving as an admiral in the North Sea, noticed him.

However, since that's the case, Raleigh certainly wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

A transaction can only be considered a transaction if both parties agree to it.

He started giving Borusalino meaningful glances, signaling his brother to help raise the price of the deal.

Borsalino pretended not to see it and continued drinking his tea, which had been steeped countless times.

"Alright, Raleigh. No need to give Borsalino any more signals. I already told him, and he agreed."

Sakazuki's deep voice rang out again.

Raleigh cursed his brother under his breath, then put on a smiling face.

"Actually, it's a tactic I discovered through exploration. It's the tactic that best suits the current naval combat style. I and the flying squirrel conducted experiments on it. One hundred naval personnel using the new tactic fought one hundred naval personnel using the old tactic, and the casualty ratio was around 6:10."

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Sakazuki's eyes.

He was someone who frequently led troops to suppress pirates, so he naturally knew the fighting capabilities of the navy soldiers.

He has also studied tactics, and the current method he has developed can reduce the casualty rate of naval soldiers by 10%, which has already taken him countless sleepless nights.

Now, an opportunity to reduce casualties by 40% is presented to him, and he desperately wants it.

"Name your terms, Raleigh. This tactic is very important to me, and I'll agree to anything that isn't too unreasonable."

Borsalino also chimed in:

"Rolley, Sakazuki is my good friend, you decide what to do."

Raleigh thought for a moment, then said:

"Brother Sakazuki, this is a tactic I developed privately. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have sold it no matter how high the price someone else offered."

"But you and my brother are such good friends, so how about this, I don't want any money or anything, just consider it a favor you owe me, and I'll be happy if you can help me out whenever I need you in the future."

"I also have a disciple who is very talented, but his personality is nothing like mine. I'm afraid my lazy nature will lead him astray. In a few years, after he graduates from the military academy, would it be alright if I let him work on your ship?"

"Miles, come here and let Brother Sakazuki take a look at you."

Sakazuki considered Raleigh's conditions for a moment, then looked at the boy called Miles, and was quite satisfied.

He didn't give anything in return for this deal, although he owed someone a favor and was also supposed to help Raleigh train someone.