One Piece: Ascending the Divine Path

"Admiral Kizaru!"

Binz, who was tensing up his muscles to train the iron block, immediately lit up when he saw the person who came.

He's one of the three active generals!

Aside from the Fleet Admiral, he holds the highest position in the entire Navy and represents the World Government's strongest military force! The face of the Navy!

Not to mention Binz, even Knight, who was focused on controlling his Haki, couldn't help but glance at Kizaru again.

This is the first time I've ever seen the world's top combat power in person.

Combat strength unknown, but he gets stronger when facing stronger opponents; he's a veteran actor.

Kizaru also noticed Knight, after all, Knight's whole body was surging with Haki, just like a Saiyan exploding with power, it was hard not to notice him.

"Oh?"

Kizaru raised an eyebrow with interest. "Zeff-sensei, this is my junior brother, right? He's already training like this? Young people these days are really amazing. When I graduated from training camp, I was only just getting acquainted with Haki."

This tone—

Ain couldn't help but frown slightly.

He's a bit like Knight.

Even his listless expression was somewhat similar to Knight's.

However, the two look very different.

The same expression, which looked lewd on Admiral Kizaru's face, appeared on Knight's face—

No! Ain, what are you thinking now?! This is Admiral Kizaru!

The girl blushed slightly.

"Knight doesn't have a Devil Fruit ability as powerful as yours."

Zephyr said calmly, "So, he has to put in more effort."

Wow, Professor Zephyr's attitude is a bit cold.

Knight thought.

but.

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"Zeff, what are you saying?"

Knight retorted lazily, "My ability is the most powerful ability in the world."

Zephyr rolled his eyes. "If you want to."

"Oh, Professor Zephyr is so biased."

Kizaru pushed up his glasses and said with some complaint, "He was so strict when he taught me, but he's so gentle with his junior brother."

"Brother Kizaru, this kind of thing..."

Knight said quietly, "Isn't it obvious just by looking at our faces?"

Even a seasoned veteran like Kizaru couldn't help but twitch his lips at this moment.

This kid is kind of annoying.

"Knight, you've shown a little more respect to your superior."

Zephyr reprimanded Knight, though he had a smile on his face.

The Navy's chief instructor then looked at his first disciple, "Because Knight is different from you, who relies on your abilities."

"Oh, you really are judging people with outdated views, Professor Zephyr."

Kizaru smiled meaningfully.

Knight nodded slightly.

This time, he sided with Kizaru.

Zefa is definitely judging people with outdated views.

To be frank, this senior's domineering presence might not be inferior to that of Teacher Zefa at his peak.

There's no doubt that his technique is top-notch, and his strength is enough to easily block Luffy's fifth-gear punch.

None of the three generals were weak in terms of domineering presence.

It's a pity that it doesn't even have Conqueror's Haki, so it's even more outdated.

"Alright, Professor Zephyr, let's end our reminiscing here."

Kizaru spoke leisurely, "Your subordinates are in position. Shall we go see them first?"

"So fast?"

Zefa was somewhat surprised. "Five large warships and five thousand soldiers, and they're all assembled?"

"Mr. Sengoku is very concerned about this matter."

Kizaru shrugged. "They were directly transferred from G-1 and G-5 bases. Luckily, I'll be rotating back to headquarters in a few days. When Sakazuki rotated in, he had a lot of headaches just from recruiting."

Oh?

Are we going back already?

Knight's lips curled into a half-smile.

Although Kizaru is nominally the commander of the Navy Science Unit, he is also a Navy Admiral and cannot spend as much time stationed at the Science Unit as he did during his time as a Vice Admiral.

good news.

"Let's meet with the officers first."

Zefa said, "Then we'll inspect the soldiers."

"Perfect timing, they're already waiting for you."

The warship then sailed into the port.

"Professor Zephyr, those are the warships prepared for you."

As they disembarked, Kizaru pointed to the five giant ships docked not far from the port.

"Wow, it's huge!"

Binz was completely dumbfounded.

Because each of those five warships was 100 meters long, they were truly enormous.

"Those are the navy's top-class warships, each capable of carrying a thousand soldiers."

Zefa nodded in satisfaction as he gave his disciple a brief explanation.

Knight just looked at the densely packed gun turrets on those warships. These must be the kind of warships that carry out the Buster Call.

However, the Buster Call involved ten ships and ten thousand soldiers.

The group followed Kizaru off the ship and entered the huge base building. They then took the elevator up and finally entered a spacious conference room.

"Teacher Zephyr!"

As soon as I followed Teacher Zefa into the conference room, I was greeted by shouts of "Teacher Zefa!"

Knight raised an eyebrow slightly.

There were eight people in the conference room. Judging from their shoulder insignia, there was one lieutenant general, two major generals, and five brigadier generals.

Without exception, all eight of them respectfully addressed Zefa as Teacher Zefa.

This is the true value of a naval force.

"They're all familiar faces, so just order whatever you like."

Zefa waved his hand, then smiled with interest and said, "You didn't hold a grudge against me for transferring you all here, did you? Especially you, Simon."

A middle-aged man in a gray suit with the rank of lieutenant general on his shoulder smiled and said, "I was one of the first students you taught, Professor Zefa. Now that you're making a comeback, of course I have to come and lend a hand."

"and,"

He chuckled softly, "Professor Zephyr, how could you possibly mistreat me?"

Knight recognized him; he was the deputy commander of the Navy's G-5 base, one of the first recruits in the recruit training camp, and a classmate of Akainu and Kizaru.

"Then I won't waste any more time and let's get straight to the point."

Zephyr said seriously, "Simon, you will serve as the vice admiral of the naval guerrilla force."

Lieutenant General Simon chuckled. "Assisting Professor Zeffa seems a bit too much pressure, but leave it to me!"

"very good."

Zephyr nodded in satisfaction, then looked at the two major generals, "Gavin, logistics and equipment are your responsibility. That's what you're best at."

"No problem, Professor Zephyr."

Major General Gavin, who looked somewhat chubby, nodded solemnly in response.

"And then, Marcus."

Another major general instantly stood up straight. He was a tall, strong man with many scars on his face.

Zefa said, "You are a battle-hardened soldier, and you are in charge of military work such as combat readiness and training."

"clear!"

Marcus's voice was deep and he didn't say much.

"Then,"

Zefa shifted his gaze to the five brigadiers behind the two major generals. "I plan to divide the five ships into five squadrons, each with a thousand men, and appoint a captain to command each ship. I'm entrusting this to you. Is that alright?"

"certainly!"

The response was almost unanimous.

Knight looked at one of the five brigadier generals with great interest.

Of these eight officers, only this one appeared in the original work.

This is a very tall woman with long legs that seem to outlive most people. She has short black hair, wears a black short-sleeved T-shirt with jeans and black knee-high boots, and has a choker around her neck for some unknown purpose. She has bright blue eyes, a beautiful appearance, and a strong, heroic air.

Brigadier General Dor was the commander of G-14 base who appeared in the original Warhead Island arc. He was a tragic lieutenant general who, along with his colleagues, was used as a speed bump by twelve-year-old Bonney.

"As for you,"

Zephyr turned to look at Knight and the other two. Knight, as always, had his eyelids drooping and seemed completely unconcerned. Binz and Ain, on the other hand, were a little nervous and stood as straight as javelins.

"Binz and Iin, come with me to handle the miscellaneous tasks. As for Knight, you will be my adjutant."

Knight's most important task right now is to realize his potential and become stronger in the shortest amount of time; there's no need to waste time on management.

Putting aside the distant future, once he masters the fluidity of Armament Haki, he will become a sharp blade for the naval guerrillas!

"Professor Zephyr,"

At this moment, Major General Gavin, who was in charge of logistics, looked at Knight and said with some confusion, "Isn't Major Knight a bit too young? Is he really capable of handling such a responsibility?"

The adjutant's role is not just to help with miscellaneous tasks; his more important duty is to protect his superior.

While protecting Professor Zephyr was unnecessary in itself, at least we shouldn't hold him back, right?

Major Knight's age makes him hard to trust. If a battle were to break out, it would be a miracle if Teacher Zephyr didn't protect him.

Not only him, but the other senior officers also had puzzled looks in their eyes.

Could it be that Professor Zephyr has also started engaging in nepotism?

"Don't underestimate this kid,"

Seeing this, Zephyr simply smiled and said, "Of all the classes of students I've taught, Knight is one of the most outstanding."

"What?"

The generals couldn't help but be taken aback.

The best of the best?

They couldn't help but look at Admiral Kizaru, who was leaning calmly against the door.

Doesn't that mean he's on the same level as the current three generals?

"Professor Zephyr,"

Lieutenant General Simon, Borsalino's old classmate, couldn't help but speak up, "Are you serious? I personally witnessed just how strong Sakazuki and Borsalino were back then."

It's not as simple as whether they're strong or not; it's an insurmountable gap that leaves all the other trainees in despair.

"If you don't believe me, just try it and you'll see."

Zephyr smiled slightly, "Who among you will spar with Knight?"

"what?"

Before the generals could react, Knight broke down first, "Professor Zephyr, why would I do something so pointless? I don't need anyone's approval."

Who are they targeting? They've installed a bunch of speed bumps.

Zefa glanced at him sideways.

We will be giving this kid important responsibilities in the future, but he is too young and his position is too low. If he doesn't show his abilities first, who will be convinced?

Although the Navy Guerrilla Force is Zephyr's personal fiefdom, Zephyr can't be too autocratic. The Navy isn't the pirates.

"Professor Zephyr, I'll do it!"

Dole stepped forward, the spirited woman rubbing her hands together, eager to see what kind of power this junior brother, whom you value so highly, truly possessed!

Zefa thought about it and realized it was quite suitable.

Simon, Gavin, and Marcus are all in their forties, and they probably wouldn't have the face to challenge Knight.

Dol, in her early twenties, would be the perfect opponent.

So he nodded, "Okay! Dor, it's you I choose!"

Knight sighed softly.

No, what's my opinion?

Are you playing Pokémon here?