Pirate: I'm about to do something big!

The world government is very efficient.

Or rather, when the world's nobles, including the Heavenly Dragons, saw that they could use this method to collect an extra tax from each of their members, their efficiency was the fastest.

While the world of One Piece is somewhat backward, its communication capabilities are comparable to those of the modern world.

The Celestial Dragons, this group of world nobles, didn't care whether the world-class recruitment plan submitted by Sengoku could effectively combat the increasingly rampant pirate activities at sea.

As long as they see a way to make money through this plan, they'll approve it immediately and even add extra incentives.

Alyosha wrote in his recruitment plan that member states willing to actively combat pirate activities could send a representative to the Navy Headquarters for exchange and learning by paying a tuition fee.

But with a stroke of the pen by the Celestial Dragons, these world nobles, it became a matter of each member state under the World Government having to pay this tuition fee and send a representative.

They even prey on the Seven Warlords of the Sea, who are under the World Government.

Alyosha could only say that he was used to it.

Anyway, if there's a problem, it'll definitely be the Navy's fault. The Navy will take the blame, and the Celestial Dragons will collect the money.

So Alyosha received a reply in just three days.

At the Oris Square in Marineford, the headquarters of the Navy, Sengoku also announced the personnel arrangements for this plan to the marines of the headquarters via Den Den Mushi to the Shikai Navy Branch.

This large-scale recruitment program, open to all corners of the world, will be entirely led by the Navy.

The current director of the Naval Academy's Admissions Office, who submitted the plan and formulated it, was originally Commodore Alyosha Ran, who was in charge of the World University Admissions Program.

The chief instructor of the Naval Academy, former Admiral "Black Arm" Zephyr, served as the second person in charge, responsible for liaising with representatives of various member states in Marineford.

During Alyosha's recruitment drive across the four seas, Fleet Admiral Sengoku was in charge, while naval hero Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Vice Admirals Akashi, Ao, and Gigan led their respective patrols in the New World waters.

Closely monitor the movements of the pirate crews entrenched in the New World, led by the three Emperors of the Sea: Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido.

If necessary, we can take the initiative.

Once the process is set up, even a discerning person can see the intricacies involved.

Regardless of whether this fourth round of naval recruitment is good or bad for the navy, even if it is good, it will take time to show its effects.

However, it is a foregone conclusion that the three lieutenant generals, Red, Blue, and Yellow, will be promoted to generals.

These three were originally just one step away from becoming admirals. Although Alyosha's rank was not as high as theirs, his strength and prestige among the lower-ranking marines were no less than those of Akashi, Ao, and Kita. That's why Sengoku wanted to promote Alyosha directly from commodore to admiral.

Military merits can be accumulated slowly later. Just go to the New World seas and fight pirates a few more times. The reputation of a low-ranking marine is not easy to obtain.

However, Alyosha was first suspended from his post for beating up his colleague, Major General Stobery, at headquarters, and then voluntarily applied to be transferred to the Naval Academy as the director of the admissions office for the fourth term this year.

This is tantamount to voluntarily withdrawing from the general election.

But the three, Red, Blue, and Yellow, also owe a debt of gratitude to Alyosha.

Moreover, Alyosha has one major advantage over the three others (Red, Blue, and Yellow): he is young.

The 27-year-old brigadier general of the headquarters did not eat a Devil Fruit, but in terms of strength, he was capable of fighting any of the Red, Blue, and Yellow Devil. Until the very end, no one knew who would win or lose.

With such strength, even pirates could attempt to become the fourth Emperor of the Sea.

Who knows how strong Alyosha will become in the future?

As for the three—Kizaru Borsalino, he is the oldest, already in his forties and approaching fifty. Aokiji and Akainu are not much younger either, both approaching forty.

After the Sengoku period marshal retires, the position of marshal will be chosen from among the three: Akashi, Ao, and Kojima. However, regardless of which one becomes the marshal after the Sengoku period, Alyosha will be the next marshal, and there will be no other competitors.

Of course, if everything goes according to their plan.

"Sengoku, that kid Alyosha's brain isn't any less sharp than yours, hahaha."

Garp caught a glimpse of the smile on Sengoku's face that even an AK couldn't suppress, and teased him loudly.

This left Sengoku speechless. Garp, who wasn't known for his quick wit, always seemed to spot the key point at a glance.

"If you don't speak, no one will think you're a mute Garp. But you, why are you cooperating so actively this time? Did you say something to Alyosha in private? I'm warning you, you better watch yourself, Alyosha isn't your son!"

"Haha, if my son were Alyosha, I would have retired by now and wouldn't bother with you, you old goat! Alyosha only did me a favor, and in return, I'm keeping an eye on that Whitebeard fellow for him, that's all."

"It would be best if it were as you said."

Sengoku and Garp, partners who have gone through thick and thin together for many years, are speaking words that only they can understand.

The secret that Garp adopted Roger's posthumous son Ace and also has a grandson Luffy is something that other Marines may not know, but Sengoku definitely does.

He was also happy to cover up this secret for Garp, just as he had adopted Don Quixote Rosinante, a former Celestial Dragon, as his son.

It's exhilarating to bring a future pirate with unlimited potential to the Navy's side.

Moreover, Roger, the former Pirate King, is already dead. There is no need to implicate Ace, a child who doesn't even know who his own father is, in the crimes committed by Roger, the Pirate King.

This is the most basic conscience of Sengoku as a naval officer.

If Garp can truly train Ace to become an excellent marine, then even if Ace's true identity is revealed, Sengoku will have a way to protect him.

However, given Garp's questionable educational abilities, Sengoku understood that it was only a matter of time before Ace embarked on the path of a pirate.

As Garp's sworn brother, what could Sengoku say? He could only bury his head in the sand and wait for things to happen.

Thinking of all this, Sengoku looked at Alyosha, who was not far away.

The fourth term of the Naval Academy ended this winter, and it can be said that from the moment Alyosha became the person in charge of the global recruitment program, he had to set off immediately.

Looking at Alyosha, who was arranging for people to move animal supplies, Sengoku's face also showed some worry.

Alyosha, can you really dye the son of the Pirate King the color of our Navy?

Warring States period thought.

Alyosha seemed to have heard Sengoku's thoughts. He looked at Sengoku, met his gaze, smiled slightly, and gave him a thumbs up.

Naval Headquarters, Marineford Port.

Zephyr, the naval chief instructor deeply respected by the marines, stood in the port, watching the trainee marines board the ship one by one, before turning his gentle expression to Alyosha in front of him.

"Ran, please take care of these children."

"Please rest assured, Professor Zephyr, I will bring each and every one of them back safely, and I will also train them to become an outstanding group of marines. Please also take care of things here, Professor Zephyr, regarding the new naval academy building."

"Rest assured, I will never let you down when it comes to matters concerning the children."

Alyosha and Zefa, one old and one young, made a promise to each other and solemnly saluted each other.

After doing all this, Alyosha turned around and boarded the ship.

This time, Alyosha was not leading a large warship alone on his voyage to recruit students across the world for the entire winter.

Instead, it consists of a large warship as the main vessel and two medium-sized warships as auxiliary vessels, forming a small fleet.

The two medium-sized warships were commanded by Smoker and Tina, a position Alyosha had secured for them to take command of.

As for the other brigadier generals and major generals of the headquarters, they chose to go with the three red, blue and yellow generals to the New World Seas to cause trouble for the three sea emperors, since military merits were easier to earn there.

He divided his own 1,000 elite marines into three groups and mixed them with the 1,500 trainee marines provided by Zefa. By having the experienced marines mentor the new ones, these trainee marines were able to quickly adapt to the changes in their roles and combat on the high seas.

When Alyosha boarded the ship, his adjutant, Dol, was showing the two newcomers, Ain and Binz, around the ship.

Upon seeing Alyosha approach, he quickly saluted and reported to his superior:

"Commander Alyosha, we are expected to depart in half an hour."

"Very good. Let Ain and Binz get familiar with their work quickly. I'll give them a test after we set sail."

"Me, us?"

The two, who hadn't expected to be personally called out by Alyosha, were both taken aback, pointing blankly at themselves with bewildered expressions.

"Private First Class Ain, Private First Class Binz, how many times have I told you? No matter what you do on the ship, you must shout 'Report!' Repeat it again! Louder!"

"Yes, sir! Commander Alyosha, what was the test?"

"I can't reveal the exam questions beforehand, but here's a hint: it's related to your abilities. Alright, start working with Lieutenant Dole."

Half an hour later, everything was ready.

With the sails of the navy raised, three naval warships—one large and two medium-sized—sailed out of the port and headed towards the East China Sea.

Alyosha stood at the bow of the ship, letting the sea breeze billow his naval justice cloak.

My heart is filled with excitement.

The next generation of prodigies of this world, I, Alyosha Ran, have come to find you!