The Monsters Raised by the Marines

1515 · Training Grounds in the Rear Mountain of Marineford

Time passed quietly, and the Training Ground bell rang countless times at dusk.

Now, the setting sun is scattered by the golden light, and the world seems to have turned into a blazing white Purgatory.

"Swish--swish--swish--!"

Hundred Plans of golden Light Sword rained down from the sky, each possessing the speed and power to cut through steel and shatter stone, weaving together an impenetrable net of death.

This is no ordinary move; it is a "Light Sword Rain" personally set up by Marine Admiral Kizaru, the ultimate trial for swordsmen!

Golden light poured down like a torrential rain, each beam condensing into a sharp Light Sword that pierced the green-haired swordsman in the center of the arena with an almost impenetrable trajectory!

At the eye of the storm, a young yet resolute figure stood unmoved.

The 14-year-old green-haired boy stood with his eyes closed, his hands tightly gripping the Sandai Kitetsu and Yubashiri. His body was covered in crisscrossing scars, but none of them shook his will.

For the past six months, he has been facing the slashes of light day after day on this Training Ground in the Rear Mountains, rising from serious injuries and unconsciousness time and time again, and stepping into the storm of Light Sword time and time again.

"Two-Sword Style: Reverse Scale - Resurrection!!"

He suddenly attacked, his spinning blade light resembling a roaring tornado, unleashing a defensive ring around himself with the force of thunder, swiftly shattering one falling Light Sword after another!

Sparks flew everywhere, blasts swept across, and the sounds of metal clanging and exploding particles were deafening!

The stone slab beneath his feet cracked inch by inch, yet his body remained as still as a stake!

The last Light Sword came hurtling towards him, as if to pierce his brow.

"Clang--!"

Zoro suddenly opened his eyes, and a crimson fighting spirit burst forth from his pupils!

The Sandai Kitetsu slashed horizontally, its blade flashing brilliantly, cleaving the Light Sword in two!

The Light Sword shattered, turning into countless golden particles that slowly drifted down, swirling and floating around him like stars.

Zoro stood there, his clothes soaked with sweat, his breathing slightly rapid, but the sword in his hand did not tremble at all.

A slow, arrogant smile crept across his lips.

"Oh dear~"

A leisurely voice rang out from within the golden light.

Kizaru's figure, seemingly formed from particles of light, slowly emerged from the void, hands in his pockets, a smirk playing on his lips, his eyes behind his sunglasses carrying his usual laziness and amusement.

"In just six months, you managed to clear the game without taking any damage under my 'Light Sword Rain', kid, not bad!"

Zoro sheathed his sword, his steps faltering slightly but he didn't fall. He slowly raised his head, his eyes sharp as knives. "Kizaru- sensei... I've finally finished your little test."

"Now I'm qualified to wield the third sword!"

Hearing this, Kizaru chuckled and pushed up his sunglasses, "Wow~ So eager, huh? Be careful you don't die~"

Zoro snorted coldly, turned his head to spit out the blood from his mouth, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit. "If he's dead, it just means I'm nothing special!"

"I'm destined to become the World's Greatest Swordsman, how could I stop here!"

Kizaru watched the boy's fiery back and sighed lazily, but a rare hint of appreciation unconsciously appeared on his lips.

"Tsk tsk tsk, a troublesome era has arrived..."

Marineford Training Ground

"Boom--!"

A blazing Fire Pillar of azure fire suddenly shot through the sky, like the Dragon Breath spewing from the blazing sun, colliding head-on with the golden lightning that stretched across the heavens!

Fire and thunder collided violently in the air, the scorching heat and roar Sky Splitter, and the Shockwave shattered the surrounding rocks and cracked the ground!

In the center of the Training Ground, Ace was enveloped in raging flames, his crimson pupils reflecting a scene of interwoven lightning.

He pulled his right fist back to gather power, the flames compressing and condensing wildly!

"Flame Emperor - Explosive Flame Fist!!"

His voice was like a burning horn, and his fist slammed out, a compressed Fire Pillar carrying the Impact of a meteorite crashing towards Enel!

Facing him was Enel's arm, raised with a sinister grin, golden lightning coalescing into a semi-transparent lightning shield that trembled incessantly before him, like the shield of the Thunder God.

"One Hundred Million Volts Thunder Barrier!!"

Two terrifying natural forces collided, and the explosive roar seemed to tear the sky apart!

Just as the aftershocks of the explosion had subsided, a pink dragon shadow suddenly swept past from the left!

"Dragon Bone - Slash!!"

That was Luffy in his Human-Beast Form —a body covered in scales, the appearance of Pink Dragon, and Dragon Claws covered in Armament Haki as sharp as blades, slashing fiercely at Enel's neck!

"Tsk."

Flash a flash, Enel instantly transformed into his elemental form, his figure blurring into a streak of lightning to evade the slash, and then thrust out his lightning fingers in a backhand strike!

"El Thor - Modified!!"

"Smack!"

Luffy crossed his claws, his Armament Haki instantly hardening into an obsidian-like defense, forcefully blocking the lightning strike. A wide grin spread across his face, a smile as bright as a child's, "Useless! We didn't take all that beatings for nothing these past six months!"

Enel's form solidified again after Lightning Transformation, floating in mid-air. He watched the combined attack of the two boys on the ground, his lips twitching, but he forced himself to maintain a "divine" demeanor.

But the fleeting shock and approval in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

--The speed at which these kids are improving is simply outrageous!

Over the past six months, under the hellish ideological rectification and "mixed doubles" of "Zephyr + Roy", Enel's arrogance has been thoroughly and repeatedly crushed into the ground.

Although he hasn't completely shaken off his arrogance and still retains his foul mouth, at least he no longer sneers at ordinary people as "ants" or acts superior as a "god."

And this was all thanks to Roy's sudden inspiration one day. "Since you insist on seeing everyone as an ant, then just watch Pirate."

"Pirates burn, kill, plunder, and commit all sorts of atrocities. They're like ants, better to look at them than ordinary people."

"... How about it? Use your arrogance to crush those real scum."

Enel for a moment, then surprisingly nodded in approval.

From that day on, the entire Marine Headquarters gained its most extreme "Pirate suppression maniac" --

Rear Admiral Enel (promoted beyond his usual level due to his exceptional efficiency in killing Pirates, his Yamato, and Zephyr's guarantee), codenamed Thunder God, is known for his relentless pursuit of Pirates, his fighting spirit towards Pirate he encounters, and his unwavering determination to bombard Pirate he meets!

Akainu Admiral was overjoyed upon Heaven Breaker and proposed transferring him to his direct command unit more than once, but Roy rejected the proposal each time on the grounds of "instability".

Of course, the price to pay before turning around that arrogant attitude will be considerable.

"Bang!!"

"Arrogant brat!! How dare you stand before me and spout such nonsense?!"

"Great Eruption!!"

"Ice Cube - Ice Block: Pheasant Beak!"

"Yasakani no Magatama ~"

Garp, Akainu, Aokiji, Kizaru took turns "educating" Enel, with the Marine Headquarters' strongest Admirals doing so almost daily, pinning him to the ground and repeatedly "reasoning with him."

But it was precisely because of this extreme "education" that Enel was forced to develop his own Armament Haki!

He used to scoff at close combat, but now he can hold his own against Zephyr for more than ten rounds using only his Martial Arts!

Marineford Gion Swordsmanship Training Ground

The clanging sound of blades clashing echoed fiercely throughout the dojo!

Kuina gripped the Wado Ichimonji tightly in both hands, her hair damp with sweat, but her eyes were sharp as knives.

Each of her strikes was precise and fierce, carrying an unyielding determination.

Opposite her, Gion, wielding the Famous Sword Kompira, parried Kuina's attacks with a smile on her lips.

"Kuina, your sword is even faster than last month." Gion chuckled, flicking her wrist and causing the blade to accelerate suddenly!

"Clang--!"

Kuina was knocked back two steps, her hands and feet numb, but she quickly regained her balance, her eyes burning. "Zoro is fighting so hard... I can't let him surpass me!"

She suddenly took a step forward, and the flash of her blade poured out like Flowing Water—

"Flash of Moonlight!"

The blade traced a silvery arc, aimed straight at Gion's throat!

A hint of admiration flashed in Gion's eyes. She blocked with her Kompira, deftly deflecting the force, and then countered with an upward slash!

"Good awareness! But still a little short!"

Kuina gritted her teeth and retreated hastily, but a piece of her clothing was still torn off.

She was panting, but not discouraged at all; instead, she became even more excited. "Again!"

Gion sheathed her sword, shook her head slightly, and smiled, "That's enough for today. Your stamina has reached its limit."

Kuina gripped the hilt of her sword reluctantly, but finally took a deep breath and bowed respectfully. "Thank you for your guidance!"

Gion patted her on the shoulder. "With your talent, in two years, you might actually catch up with me."

Kuina looked up, her eyes burning with fighting spirit. "I won't need two years! Within a year, I will definitely defeat you!"

Gion was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter. "Alright! I'll be waiting!"

Fleet Admiral's Office & Observation Deck

Sengoku stood by the window, holding an old telescope, silently observing the Training Ground.

Watching Enel's figure fly into a golden streak after being whipped away by Luffy's dragon tail, and then finished off by Ace's "rocket kick," his lips twitched.

"Zephyr, are you sure your 'Iron-Blooded Education Method' is really okay?"

While sipping his tea, Zephyr calmly replied, "Problem? What problem? Look at Enel now, he's no longer that arrogant false god, but an excellent Marine who curses Pirates eight hundred times a day!"

He paused, put down his teacup, and a nostalgic smile appeared on his lips, "Besides... that kid Roy, he was thrown into the New World by Garp when he was 12 to fight with Pirates, and he's still growing up to be quite handsome, isn't he?"

Garp, who was picking his nose on the sofa, laughed heartily upon hearing this, "That's right! My 'Love- Iron Fist' has been proven in practice!"

Sengoku sighed deeply, looking out the window at the group of young people wrestling and fighting amidst fire and lightning, and couldn't help but sigh again, rubbing his forehead. "... Won't our navy produce a bunch of monsters?"

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