The Well-Behaved Bullet

Bullet's sudden, high-profile declaration resounded throughout the Navy Academy that night, Tokikake hundreds, even thousands, of teachers and students in Gion and Kakei below stunned.

"Wow, that's amazing! No wonder he's Vidal's son!" Borsalino laughed, still wearing his small round sunglasses late at night.

Dragon nodded in agreement. "Yes, that's probably true that like father, like son."

Sakazuki remained silent, but Vidal disagreed, asking in return, "So you're the same as Vice Admiral Garp?"

"Forehead"

Dragon was speechless. His personality seemed to be quite different from his father's. At least his father probably wouldn't just throw his son into the forest anymore.

"But this brat is too arrogant," Vidal said, looking up at his eldest son with a dark expression.

Although Bullet's current behavior is similar to his initial declaration to become Fleet Admiral, the degree of control he strikes is vastly different.

If it were up to that kid's style, I probably would have said something like, "I'll oust the current Fleet Admiral and take his place," which is just nonsense.

Although the meanings are similar, saying it this way will definitely cause a lot of trouble and displeasure.

At this stage, neither Vidal nor Bullet are fully developed, and their strength is simply insufficient to support their arrogance.

It's fine to express your ambitions and dreams, after all, you're young, but being too arrogant is not right.

As expected, the consequences of Bullet's actions have come to pass.

"Don't underestimate the navy, you greenhorn brats!"

A tall, dark figure appeared silently behind Bullet, and in that instant, he felt his body freeze.

He didn't know why, why his body wasn't obeying him, and why he had this creepy feeling in his heart. What was this feeling?

But all these thoughts flashed by in a flash, and before he could fully hear the words around him, he was suddenly struck hard on the back!

[Bang--]

A dull thud echoed through the night sky. Bullet, who had been shouting just moments before, transformed into a black shadow and plummeted at high speed, crashing into the grass and creating a deep crater in the blink of an eye.

"I knew it." Vidal shook his head and sighed helplessly.

Well, it's good that he learned a lesson, so that the brat won't become arrogant after defeating hundreds of students.

He discovered that Bullet really had the kind of personality that made him want to get punched; it seemed that in the original timeline, this kid must have gotten quite a few beatings in Roger Pirates.

But the difference between someone with exceptional talent like Bullet and an ordinary person is that they become stronger with each beating, always harboring an indomitable spirit within them.

Zephyr stood high in the sky, his Justice Coat billowing in the night wind, and gave a command in a deep voice as he faced countless astonished gazes.

"The excitement is over. Except for Bullet, Gion, Tokikake, and the Special Training Camp students, everyone else should disperse within five minutes!"

As he gave the order, his serious gaze swept over Vidal, Dragon, and the other three. After speaking, he slowly descended from the sky.

Zephyr landed right next to the pit where Bullet was lying.

"Damn it! How awful!"

Inside the pit, Bullet, his face flushed, tried to stand up, but the excruciating pain in his back prevented him from controlling his muscles. He could only lie on his back, glaring fiercely at Zephyr.

He recognized him; wasn't this the instructor he'd seen at the port a month ago?

It seems the other party is a Marine Admiral.

"Zephyr- sensei." At this moment, Vidal and the other three came over and greeted them. Their appearance also aroused the curiosity of Gion Tokikake.

"These four are so tall, especially those three. Are they the members of the first Special Training Camp?" Gion looked at them with great interest.

Having a sister Vice Admiral inevitably means that one has more opportunities to be exposed to certain things than the average person.

As for Tokikake, he was pursing his lips to hide his tightly clenched teeth, out of envy and jealousy!

As someone who isn't even 1.8 meters tall, one can imagine how much suffering he endured in this even more cruel world.

"Vidal, your son is just like you." Zephyr looked over expressionlessly.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Professor Zephyr." Vidal awkwardly scratched the back of his head, which made the other three secretly chuckle.

Son?!

Gion Tokikake were stunned. After they came to their senses, the former covered her mouth and the latter was speechless, frozen in place.

This young man, who looks to be in his early twenties, is Bullet's father?

"Don't laugh, but I did see a lot of interesting things, and I even had some more interesting ideas." Zephyr's lips curled up.

"An interesting idea?" Vidal asked, puzzled.

"Um"

Zephyr revealed his idea of making the one-against-one-hundred-person challenge a school rule, which once again surprised everyone.

It did sound interesting, though. Right after Zephyr finished speaking, Vidal immediately asked, "Does that count as Bullet this time?"

That's right, he's after those rewards: a higher military rank after graduation, Devil Fruit, and the chance to Skillful Grade Blades. Why not take advantage of it?

"This..." Zephyr hesitated, but Vidal was determined to fight for a reward for Bullet.

"Professor Zephyr, since this is a challenge activity of the Navy Academy, shouldn't we set up a record-keeping rule?"

"As you can see, my eldest son didn't just defeat a hundred people, but a full four hundred! That makes it the first record for Hundred-Person Challenge!"

"With such a high record as a precedent, it not only enhances the students' sense of challenge, but it also serves as a good start for the activity you envisioned, doesn't it?"

Vidal's long-winded explanation did indeed sway Zephyr. Indeed, if we don't count Bullet's performance this time, when will we see another student capable of challenging a hundred people?

Isn't it strange that a challenge set up Admiral Black Arm like him has yet to attract any challengers or achieve a successful outcome?

Thinking about it this way, he suddenly felt much more favorably toward Bullet!

Just then, the kid finally caught his breath and stood up, stretching his still sore back. Zephyr walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and laughed loudly.

"Alright! Then let's include this challenge in the list. Tell me, besides a higher military rank after graduation, what other rewards do you want? Devil Fruit, or Skillful Grade Blades?"

Whether it was intentional or unintentional due to joy, Bullet's expression stiffened again after he slapped the ground.

Fortunately, he was able to withstand the force this time and didn't fall down directly, but it did make the unruly Bullet behave and stand obediently.

Although I'm roaring in my heart that I'll one day personally defeat your arrogant words!

"Professor Zephyr, you see Bullet defeated four hundred people, so shouldn't his reward be a bit higher?" Vidal asked with a smile.

"You want him promoted four ranks? Impossible." Zephyr's face fell. Normally, the highest rank a cadet can reach after graduation is First-Class Seaman.

He promoted Bullet by one rank, which is equivalent to starting directly as a sergeant, which is already very good. If he had promoted him by four ranks, wouldn't he have become a lieutenant?

Dream on!

They're not graduates of Special Training Camp, so why should they receive such high treatment?

"Not military rank, I'm talking about other rewards, Devil Fruits," Vidal said with a smile.

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