I just want to find a job, and then become a Navy Admiral.

[March 22nd, 1517 (Haiyuan Calendar)]...

On the third day of my journey, I found a job at a bar in town. The pay was low, but at least it solved my food problem. I also learned that this world full of pirates was quite interesting.

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[April 18th, 1517 (Haiyuan Calendar)]

I've completely adapted to life in this world, but I heard that the navy is going to start recruiting. I looked into it a bit, and it sounds like a pretty good job as long as I don't die. It's stable and long-term, and the salary is much better than what I have now. It seems like a good option.

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[April 19th, 1517 (Haiyuan Calendar)]

I told the tavern owner I wanted to become a marine, and he looked at me and said that if I joined the navy, I would definitely survive. The other people in the tavern laughed and said that someone as gentle as me would definitely get into trouble if I went there, and some kind people advised me to give up the idea.

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[April 20th, 1517 (Haiyuan Calendar)]

I discovered there are very large fish in the ocean. Although I only saw them leaping out of the water from afar, they looked very beautiful. It made me nostalgic for the leisurely life of raising fish every day. Maybe I'll catch a few and keep them sometime.

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[April 21st, 1517 (Haiyuan Calendar)]

I've heard that vice admirals in the navy enjoy a high degree of autonomy, meaning they can do whatever they want as long as they don't cross any lines, especially after becoming a base commander. The salary isn't low, and the living conditions are quite good. Admirals seem to be on an even higher level. After considering my future plans and retirement issues for a long time, I feel that being in the navy is the easiest option, so I signed up for military service.

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[April 22nd, 1517 (Haiyuan Calendar)]

I became a marine very easily. I thought there would be a lot of tests, but I have to go to the naval base for training, so I have to leave tomorrow. Tonight I said goodbye to everyone who has taken care of me for more than a month. I will come back when I become a vice admiral or admiral. It will be like returning home in glory. After all, this is the first home I came to after I transmigrated.

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April 23rd, early morning

In her room, Su An tidied her slightly wavy black hair past her ears, put on her glasses, and boarded the recruiting warship to depart on time.

"Hmph, next time I come back, I'll be a lieutenant general!"

On the deck, besides Su An, there were also other young people from the small town who volunteered to join the navy this time.

The one who spoke at that moment was Andrew, a young man with exceptionally prominent muscles.

Compared to Su An's calm demeanor, Andrew appeared exceptionally excited.

Especially after saying that, he looked expectant about his future and clenched his fists tightly.

"And you, Su An?" Andrew looked at Su An.

"If the salary is good, I'd like to become a lieutenant general too." Su An didn't hide his ambition and continued, "Of course, if the benefits of a general, such as housing and living conditions, are good, and the salary and retirement benefits are also good, then I would like to become a general. It's just that I don't know if promotion in this world requires connections and political relationships... I don't have money for bribes."

"..." Upon hearing Su An's words, Andrew was speechless for a moment, but then said, "Are you crazy, or do you simply not know what a general is?"

"I've heard some things from the people in the tavern," Su An said.

Andrew looked helpless for a moment, then said seriously, "You know that the era we live in now is called the 'Great Pirate Era,' right?"

Su An nodded.

Andrew continued, "That's why there are very strong monsters among pirates. Although I've never been outside, in our East Blue, the leader of the strongest pirate crew, Krieg, has never been captured by the Navy. Instead, he has killed many Navy members. Moreover, the places he travels to are always barren."

This is only in our East Blue. I've heard there are countless pirates on the Grand Line who are even stronger than him!

A Marine Admiral is someone who has fought countless battles against these powerful and terrifying pirates, and captured countless pirates, reaching the pinnacle of strength within the entire Navy. I'm not mocking your dream, because being a Vice Admiral isn't easy either. Even I was just bragging when I said I wanted to be a Vice Admiral, but...

I just want to tell you, it's incredibly difficult!! Every Marine dreams of becoming an Admiral, but there are only three Admirals out there! That's how hard it is to become an Admiral. And don't tell anyone, or you'll be laughed at.

"Only those with real ability can talk about dreams?" Su An asked Andrew.

"Nonsense!" Andrew immediately retorted.

Su An adjusted his glasses, then, with his usual indifferent expression, said to Andrew, "I'm quite good at fighting."

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Upon hearing Su An's words, Andrew rolled his eyes. He would have actually believed it if someone else had said it.

But Su An...

He was thin and slender, and although he was quite good-looking, Andrew had heard the townspeople say that if Su An were dressed in women's clothes, no one would think he was a man.

And this guy's good at fighting...

"you...."

But it was just as Andrew was about to speak...

"You two new recruits over there!! All new recruits start as janitors, you two clean the deck right now!!" A veteran shouted loudly at them from behind.

And that was accompanied by the sound of mops and buckets being put on the ground!

"yes!!"

Su An and Andrew turned around and responded immediately, although it was actually Andrew who responded very loudly, while Su An only spoke softly.

However, after this response, the two immediately picked up the mop and bucket on the ground and started working.

They were completely unaware that, from the window of the second-floor cabin of the warship, Navy Captain Morton was listening to the report from the marines behind him while watching the two of them.

Look at Andrew, then look at Suan.

Although he didn't say much, looking at Su An's thin frame, pale face, and the refined air he gave off with his glasses...

In fact, the colonel was somewhat dissatisfied with Su An.

He hadn't originally planned to accept Su An because Su An looked too thin, but considering the conscription quota assigned by his superiors, he decided to accept her anyway.

But in her heart, she had already decided that once they arrived at the base, she would see if she could get Su An a clerical job.

He had seen too many marines die at the hands of pirates, and he didn't want to see another young man he had personally recruited die.

"That concludes the report on the recruitment efforts in other areas," a marine said from behind Morton.

"One thousand seven hundred and sixty-two people? That's enough to meet the target. Report back to the base afterward." Morton turned and returned to his desk.

"Yes, sir!" The marine immediately saluted, then continued, "Besides that, it's about the Krieg Pirates."

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this name, Morton immediately looked up at his subordinate.

"Recently, the Krieg Pirates have been constantly plundering small islands and merchant ships, especially sparsely populated towns like Riverside Town, which we just left and is far from the Marine base," the Marine reported to Morton. He added, "And about that guy named Ace who caused such a ruckus in Loguetown..."

"Colonel!!"

But at that moment, a marine rushed into the cabin and reported, "Reporting to Colonel Morton, the wreckage of a merchant ship has been discovered outside."

"!!" Upon hearing this, Morton immediately stood up and walked out of the cabin, heading straight to the deck to look out at the sea!

At this moment, all the sailors on the deck were looking out at the sea, including Suan and Andrew.

Right in front of them, a huge ship was clearly visible, gradually sinking, with flames burning fiercely on its hull.

Moreover, there are many pieces of wood and debris such as wooden barrels floating on the sea surface.

The closer you get to the wreckage of the merchant ship, the more floating debris you'll find, including some corpses.

"All personnel, return to your posts immediately!!" Morton looked at the corpses, and the clear traces of artillery bombardment visible on the merchant ships in the distance, and immediately gave the order!

Instantly!

Apart from the combat squads engaged in the initial engagement, all the marines on the warships who had been positioning themselves and firing their guns returned to their positions and were ready to go.

Smoke billowing!

At first, it was not clear from a distance, but as it got closer, the billowing black smoke in the air became more and more visible.

"It's a merchant ship that frequently comes to town," Andrew recognized it at a glance.

Su An, who was standing nearby, also recognized him because he had seen the man in the tavern on the merchant ship who had advised him not to become a marine and to do business with him.

Upon hearing Andrew's words, Morton turned to ask something...

But just then...

The marine on lookout atop the mast suddenly shouted, "It's the Krieg Pirates!!! Captain Morton!! The ones sailing ahead are the Krieg Pirates, and on deck...it's...it's Krieg!! It's Admiral Krieg himself!!"

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