The monstrous Feng Lei, the Marine Academy's [Special Recruit]!

A deathly silence fell over the warship's deck.

Everyone's looks of surprise at Feng Lei turned to horror!

Then.

"Wah!!"

An uproar swept across the warship.

"A-amazing!"

"That was Don Krieg, the overlord of the East Blue, with a bounty of 17 million Beli! How long has it been? And he's already caught him?"

"Didn't he only just start training? How can he be so strong?"

"A monster! He's a monster!"

When Feng Lei charged out, no one thought he was a match for Don Krieg.

But when Don Krieg was thrown down before them, alive or dead, they were horrified to realize that Feng Lei was far stronger than they had imagined!

"Did he really train alongside me?"

Helmeppo's mouth fell open.

A bounty of 17 million Beli!

Forget going after a pirate like that himself. If he ran into one, he'd piss himself in fright!

"What a terrifying guy!"

Duolong murmured, shaken to his core.

In less than a few minutes, Feng Lei had gone out and come back after defeating Don Krieg. With strength like that, surely he was no weaker than a Marine Headquarters colonel?

"Yeah, Vice Admiral Garp has taken in a monster as his disciple!"

Boka was just as shocked.

After just one day of training, Feng Lei had not only completely mastered the Six Powers, but had also used them to defeat a pirate with a bounty of 17 million.

Only a monster could have talent like that.

Feng Lei slowly landed on the deck and naturally noticed the change in everyone.

"I've already destroyed their pirate ship. They can't fight anymore, but if we delay any longer, all those pirates will swim away and escape!"

Feng Lei's reminder finally brought Boka and the others back to their senses.

"Everyone, apprehend the remaining members of the Krieg Pirates immediately. Remember, make sure you stay safe!" Boka hurriedly ordered.

"Yes, sir!"

The Marines also came to their senses. Forcing down their shock, they began capturing the pirates in the water.

Even though Feng Lei had destroyed their pirate ship and taken out quite a few pirates along the way, there were simply too many members of the Krieg Pirates.

The capture operation dragged on for a long time.

Just then.

Koby finally reached Garp, and the two hurried back to the warship.

When they saw pirates being escorted onto the warship by Marines, one after another, Garp and Koby froze.

What was going on?

Weren't the Krieg Pirates attacking?

Why did it look like the battle was already over?

Then.

They saw Boka directing the capture of the pirates and immediately understood.

So Boka had arrived.

With his strength, he could indeed deal with Don Krieg.

"Vice Admiral Garp!"

At the same time.

Boka spotted Garp too and ran over at once.

"Looks like I came too late. Well done, Boka!"

Garp praised him.

Every time he returned to the East Blue, he dealt with pirates wherever he went. He had heard of the Krieg Pirates long ago, but had never run into them.

Now that threat had finally been dealt with.

Boka naturally knew what Garp was praising him for. He immediately shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I'm ashamed to say it, Vice Admiral Garp, but Feng Lei was the one who wiped out the Krieg Pirates. We're just cleaning up the aftermath!"

"Oh, Feng Lei helped too? He..."

Garp was chuckling as he spoke, but he suddenly realized something was wrong and snapped his gaze toward Boka.

"What did you say?"

"Vice Admiral Garp, you heard me right. When I got back, Feng Lei was returning to the warship with Don Krieg in his grasp. He's... he's a monster. I've never seen a Marine who could fight like that after only one day of training!"

Boka spoke calmly.

Whenever he thought of the sight of Feng Lei returning with Don Krieg in hand, he couldn't calm down for a long time.

Hearing that.

Garp stared blankly for a moment, then burst out laughing!

"Hahahaha!! Good! That's my disciple for you!"

He had originally been wondering whether to recommend Feng Lei to Sengoku as a Special Recruit for the Marine Academy. Now he had no reservations at all!

One day!

In just one day of training, he had not only mastered the Six Powers and awakened Conqueror's Haki, but also defeated Don Krieg, a pirate with a bounty of 17 million Beli.

An ordinary person would have been a genius for accomplishing even one of those things.

But Feng Lei had done them all.

There was only one word for someone like that—a monster!

Beside him, Koby stood there dumbfounded after hearing Boka's words, unable to believe it!

Feng Lei had defeated Don Krieg?

How was that possible?

He had first met Feng Lei aboard the ship transporting Morgan. At the time, Feng Lei had been a chore boy just like him.

Yet in just a few days, Feng Lei was able to defeat a great pirate with a bounty of 17 million!

"Koby!"

A voice suddenly rang out.

"Huh? Yes, sir!"

Koby hurriedly stood at attention, only to find that Garp was already gone and Colonel Boka was giving an order.

"Go help capture the remaining pirates!"

"Yes, sir!"

Koby saluted.

Suddenly.

A tremendous sense of disparity welled up in him, leaving him deeply bitter.

They had become Vice Admiral Garp's subordinates together, yet Feng Lei had left him far behind.

Before I catch up to Luffy, I'll set myself a goal: surpass Feng Lei!

Koby silently resolved.

Inside Garp's personal office aboard the warship.

Garp picked up the Den Den Mushi on his desk and called the Fleet Admiral's office at Marine Headquarters.

Brring, brring! Brring, brring!

A few seconds later, the Den Den Mushi's expression suddenly changed, taking on the roaring appearance of an old friend.

"Garp!!"

"Where have you run off to this time? Do you know what outrageous thing that grandson of yours has done?"

Garp looked completely unconcerned.

"Ahahaha, Luffy? What did he do?"

"He defeated Crocodile of the Shichibukai, affecting the balance among the three powers. Someone above has expressed dissatisfaction with him."

Sengoku spoke slowly.

"Oh!"

Garp said.

If Sengoku called them "someone above," they had to be the Celestial Dragons. Garp had never liked them.

"Garp, what kind of attitude is that? He's your grandson! Aren't you going to do something about him?"

Sengoku roared again.

"Luffy, huh? He's chosen his own path. But Sengoku, there's something I want to tell you."

Noticing the change in Garp's tone, the other end of the Den Den Mushi fell quiet.

"What is it?"

"I took on a disciple in the East Blue. His name is Feng Lei!"

"Oh?"

There was clear surprise on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

Garp grinned and continued, "So, I want to recommend him as a Special Recruit for the Marine Academy!"

"Garp, do you know what being a Special Recruit means?"

Marine Headquarters.

In the Fleet Admiral's Office, Sengoku couldn't help frowning at Garp's words.

Marine Headquarters had established the Marine Academy specifically to train combat personnel for the Marines.

Among them, only those with the potential to become Marine Admirals in the future could be called Special Recruits!