Zephyr's Practical Training Mission

Time passed quietly. 1513, Marine Headquarters Training Camp, early morning.

Sunlight streamed across the Training Ground, and the morning breeze stirred the sweat and fighting spirit of the young men.

"Drink up--!"

At the tender age of 10, Luffy up, his fist crackling with youthful Armament Haki, and slammed down towards 13-year-old Ace!

"Too slow!"

Ace sneered, dodged to the side, and delivered a backhand elbow strike!

"Bang!"

Luffy was knocked back and staggered, but he did not back down at all; instead, his fighting spirit grew even stronger.

"Again!"

On the sidelines, Zephyr crossed his arms, his gaze sweeping over the two players, a smile playing on his lips.

"These two kids... they're improving so quickly."

His gaze swept across the other side of the Training Ground—

Holding a short sword, Ain moved as lightly as a butterfly, the blade whistling as it sliced through the air.

Binz skillfully maneuvered several Vines, precisely entangled the target, and his crowd control techniques gradually matured.

"Ain's reaction, Binz's tactical control... this year's naval recruits are quite promising."

Zephyr nodded slightly, having made his decision.

"It's time to show them the real Battlefield."

"Kids, assemble!"

The crowd quickly lined up, their breathing still unsteady but their eyes burning with determination.

Zephyr's gaze was sharp as an eagle's. "From today onwards, you will embark on your first real combat mission."

"A real battle?!" Luffy's eyes lit up. "Are we going to set sail and fight Pirates?!"

Ace, hands in his pockets, snorted, "Finally, this is getting interesting."

Zoro gripped his twin swords, his fighting spirit surging. "Perfect timing to try out this new move!"

Ain stood to the side, her expression calm, but a hint of anticipation flickered in her eyes.

Zephyr said in a deep voice, "The target is the West Blue. Wipe out the newly emerged 'Blood Blade Pirates'. The bounty is 100 million Beli!"

"Oh--!"

The boys raised their arms and cheered, their fighting spirit soaring.

The next day, Marineford Harbor

The Warship set sail, and the boys stood on the deck, their faces beaming with eager smiles.

Zephyr stood at the bow of the ship, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

Ain whispered to Binz, "It's my first mission, I'm so nervous."

Binz clenched his fist. "Don't be afraid, with Teacher Zephyr here, we won't lose!"

The Warships cut through the waves and headed towards the trial grounds.

Just two hours after the training Warship departed, at the Marine Headquarters Harbor...

A Warship that had just completed its mission slowly docked in port.

Roy returned, dusty and yawning, "Finally back. Uncle Kizaru really is... he really treats me like a tool..."

Luo smiled slightly upon hearing this, "Didn't Roy promise Admiral Kizaru?"

At Trafalgar Law's own request, Sengoku readily agreed to become Lieutenant Vice Admiral Roy's adjutant and learn from Roy.

However, when the two of them arrived at the Training Ground, Roy was immediately stunned—

"Huh? Where is everyone?"

Just as I was wondering, I heard familiar footsteps.

Looking for your brothers?

Gion, dressed in military uniform, walked over with light steps, accompanied by Kuina had just finished her Swordsmanship training.

Roy asked with a grin, "Gion! Where did all these kids go?"

Gion said calmly, "Professor Zephyr took them out for an internship."

"A new Blood Blade Pirates' has recently appeared in the West Blue, with a bounty of 100 million Beli. It seems that Teacher Zephyr has high hopes for these newcomers."

Upon hearing this, Roy paused slightly, his smirk instantly vanishing. "Internship? Blood Blade Pirates?"

Gion nodded. "Yes, I heard that two promising kids recently arrived, I think their names are Ain and Binz, and they were taken along too."

"Ain, Binz?!"

Roy's pupils suddenly contracted, and he paused, almost Teleportation out of the Harbor!

A scene from a tragedy in the original work Flash through my mind—

Blood, fire, crumbling decks, Zephyr roars alone...

He clenched his fist instinctively, but then steadied himself abruptly in the next moment.

Taking a deep breath, she smiled slightly and said, "Heh... concern makes one lose their mind. What am I worrying about unnecessarily?"

Gion noticed his unusual behavior and raised an eyebrow, asking, "What's wrong?"

Roy shook his head and laughed, "It's nothing, I'm just suddenly a little worried about those kids."

Gion scoffed, "With Professor Zephyr around, they'll be fine."

Kuina nodded in agreement. "Zoro and Ace are very strong."

Roy looked up into the distance and saw a patch of blue sea on the horizon; the outline of the Warship had long since disappeared into the distance.

"Don't let me down, kids."

West Blue Route

Zephyr stood on the deck of the Warship, his gaze fixed on the small island that was gradually appearing in front of him.

Amidst the surging waves, a Pirate ship bearing a blood-stained black flag quietly docked. The sea breeze billowed the sails, revealing the menacing insignia of the "Blood Blade Pirates."

He commanded in a deep voice, "Everyone prepare! Internship Mission, begin!"

"Yes!!"

Ace, Luffy, Zoro, Ain, Binz, and other young rising stars of the Navy are all ready to go.

An island in the West Blue

On the edge of the Deserted Island, the anchor chain sank into the sand, where a Pirate ship was moored.

On the edge of the island, a bonfire blazes, wine barrels lie overturned, and a noisy, boorish banquet is underway on the deck.

"Hahaha!! I had the blast today! Those women in the village were really something, but they were short-lived, they went cold in no time!"

"That little village actually had hidden gold, and we took it all!"

A man with a face full of scars and wearing a blood-stained robe sat high in the center of the banquet, laughing wildly as he chewed on half a bone with meat attached.

He is none other than Goraz, the captain of the Blood Blade Pirates, known as "The Slaughterer," with a bounty of 100 million Beli.

"Grandpa, I haven't killed enough yet..."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly frowned, and his faint Observation Haki gave him a sharp warning!

"... Um?"

He looked up and saw a Marine warship cutting through the waves in the distance.

On the bow of the ship, there was only an old man with purple hair and a few teenagers who looked quite young.

"Warship? Huh?!"

He squinted. "A few immature brats standing on the bow? And a purple-haired old man?"

He burst into maniacal laughter. "Hahaha, is there no one left in the navy these days?! Sending a few kids to their deaths?!"

The Pirates on deck joined in the jeering. "Look closely! It really is a bunch of brats!!"

"Oh my god, this is great! I get a new toy tonight!!"

"That old man must be practically on his deathbed! Haha!!"

The Pirates burst into laughter, completely disregarding the approaching Marines.

The Warship docked, its hull hitting the bottom with a "click," and it ran aground steadily on the beach.

The Pirates wanted to stand up and make a few more sarcastic remarks, but Zephyr, at the bow of the ship, remained expressionless, crossed his arms, and uttered two words in a deep voice. "Assault."

The words had barely left his mouth--

"Fire Fist!!"

Ace charged forward first, blazing flames erupting from his fist as he delivered a powerful, fiery punch to the Blood Blade Pirates!

"Boom--!"

Flames exploded, tables and chairs were overturned, and several Pirates were burned to ashes before they could even scream!

Goraz's eyes widened. "Logia Fruit user?!"

"Damn it! These kids aren't ordinary!! Everyone, prepare for battle!!"

But before the Pirate organization could retaliate, five figures swept in like Razor piercing through the dust!

"Two-Sword Style, 72 Pound Phoenix!!"

Zoro's figure flashed out, the sword energy from his twin blades tearing through the enemy ranks like a raptor!

"Shave Iron Fist!"

Luffy Flash forward, unleashing his Martial Arts, and sent the Pirate flying several meters with a single punch!

"Entangling Vine Binding Lock!"

Binz waved his hand, Vines wrapped around, instantly locking down several enemies!

"Moon Dance Slash!"

Ain's blade flashed like the moon, its cold light piercing the night!

The five of them worked together like a typhoon, killing more than ten Pirates in the blink of an eye, and the scene was thrown into chaos!

The Blood Blade Pirates' morale plummeted instantly, and the crew panicked, asking, "Who are these brats?!"

"Don't be afraid of them!! Kill them all!"

Goraz roared and sprang forth, his giant blade imbued with intense Haki, slashing horizontally towards Ace!

"You dare use me as experience points? You're asking for it!!"

Ace's lips curled into a slight smile, flames erupting from his mouth. "You chose this way to die."

"Flame Ring - Explosive Flame Rush!!"

The flaming fist clashed with the giant blade, a deafening roar Sky Splitter, and scorching flames swept across the entire Battlefield like a raging tide!

Meanwhile, Zephyr stood still in the rear, coldly observing the overall situation.

Behind them, the remaining elite students attacked like a pack of wolves, rushing into the Pirates' rear and annihilating the remaining members one by one!

This is a trial for the New Era.

Amidst flames, slashes, and roars, a true baptism for the young naval soldiers has officially begun!