The Ordinary Cadets Strike Back

While the outside world was buzzing with excitement, in Marineford, the second Z Island melee at the Special Training Camp was also reaching its final stage.

This time, however, in addition to Vidal, Borsalino and Dragon were naturally present in the central area.

There is also a group of thirty-seven trainees led by Momonga, Comil, Benson, Yamakaji, and Strawberry!

Sakazuki wasn't there because his previous monthly exam scores were in the bottom ten, so he couldn't participate in this free-for-all.

"Benson, what's going on here?" Vidal asked, arms crossed, looking at them with a puzzled expression.

This time, he didn't try to control the criminals or subdue the trainees like before; after all, such a demonstration was enough.

However, they didn't encounter many other students along the way, and it was unexpected that they had gathered together on their own.

The Momonga stepped forward, calmly looked at the three monsters standing in different directions, and spoke.

"To be honest, although it might sound a bit disheartening to say this, we admit that we are not as strong as the three of you, not to mention Sakazuki who didn't participate."

Behind him Comil, Yamakaji, and the others nodded reluctantly, followed by Strawberry was wearing a tall hat over a meter long.

"But we don't want every Z Island battle to end up being a stage exclusively for the four of you!"

"So we ordinary people reached a consensus: the four of you will go to the island first, and then we'll remember your landing location."

"After that, we'll first avoid your area, and then gather around Momonga, Comil, Benson, and Strawberry nearby," Yamakaji said with a smile, brandishing his longsword.

"Finally, we will meet on the southeastern outskirts of this central area, and with all our strength, we will fight against you!"

Benson finally burst into laughter and exclaimed, "This is the 'Operation Plan Against the Monster'!"

"Don't you guys think it's a bit too much to treat monsters like this?" Borsalino said with a crooked mouth, clearly displeased.

"I see, they're doing everything they can to qualify for the final battle."

Dragon thought to himself, while also feeling pleased that his classmates were so ambitious.

This is the righteous navy he envisioned—a vibrant, heroic force!

Sakazuki, who was watching the live broadcast on the warship, was also very excited and wished he could run over there immediately.

Then I'll unleash Great Eruption on Comil and his crew as a sign of respect.

In addition, there were also the Fleet Admiral Kong and a group of Vice Admirals watching the live broadcast. The chaotic battle on Z Island had now become a major source of entertainment for the naval high command.

After all, it's only once a month, so it won't interfere with anything, unless you're unlucky enough to get a mission to go out to sea.

"If these young men from this class can grow up smoothly, then our navy will not have to worry about talent for the next twenty or thirty years!" a Vice Admiral remarked, puffing on a cigar.

"At first, I thought it was a bit unnecessary for Admiral Zephyr to set up this Special Training Camp, but now it seems that bringing together a group of elites is indeed a very good method."

"That's right, they will create a very healthy competitive environment!"

Kong sat in the main seat, watching the images on the screen with immense satisfaction. With these people, the Navy's future was secure.

[Knock knock!]

Just then, there was a rapid knocking on the tightly closed door of the conference room, which immediately silenced all the laughter and chatter.

"Come in," Kong said.

"Fleet Admiral, an urgent report from Admiral Sengoku!" A Lieutenant Colonel, also dressed in Justice Coat, walked in and handed over a report.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work!"

Knowing he shouldn't linger there, the Lieutenant Colonel first saluted the bigwigs sitting on either side of the conference table before quickly leaving.

Kong picked up the report and started reading. At first, his expression was normal, even somewhat pleased, but the more he read, the more serious he became.

This caused the lieutenant Vice Admiral to fall into an unusual silence.

"I'll go out for a bit, you guys take a look."

After saying that, Kong took the report and left the conference room. He returned to the Fleet Admiral's Office, picked up Den Den Mushi.

"Zephyr, there's something I need to tell you."

On the other side, in the central area of Z Island, Vidal made the first move, clapping his hands together forcefully in front of him and shouting.

"The Nativity of a World of Trees!"

At the same time, just as towering trees were rising from the ground, Dragon and Borsalino also made their move.

Dragon transformed into a black afterimage and charged towards Vidal at high speed, determined to avenge his previous defeat.

[Beep--]

Borsalino instantly materialized into photons and appeared in the air, his right index finger emitting a dazzling golden flash.

"Since you've made up your minds, you probably don't mind if I take things a little more seriously, right?"

His target was Yamakaji, the area where Comil and the other thirty-seven trainees were located. Seeing this, the Momonga immediately shouted, "Scatter!"

Even without him saying so, Benson, Strawberry, and the others had already scattered rapidly, but maintained a distance from each other where they could provide support.

They had already discussed and devised a general strategy based on the abilities and characteristics of Vidal, Dragon, and Borsalino.

[BIU!]

Glint-Glint Beam shot out from the fingertips, drawing a beautiful golden line in the air.

"Rankyaku!!"

But the Momonga, Comil, and the others immediately leaped into the air and swung their long legs at Borsalino with great force.

A dozen or so azure slashes hurtled towards the golden light!

The Glint-Glint Beam shattered four slashing blades in succession before finally being destroyed by the fifth strike.

The remaining slashes continued forward, brutally slicing Borsalino's body in the blink of an eye; his neck, limbs, and chest were instantly dismembered in mid-air!

On the other side, when Dragon saw the Yamakaji, Benson and the others stopped him and stopped trying to cause trouble for Vidal.

"Dragon Claw Fist!"

[Clang!]

The clash between fist and blade produced a piercing metallic clang.

"What are you doing?" Dragon looked in surprise at the three longswords stacked together to block his attack.

"Hey, Benson's tactic is actually quite interesting," Yamakaji chuckled, looking at Dragon so close to him.

"Hmm, the Three-Three System Tactics, impressive!" Strawberry beside him agreed, and another student with a knife, who was assisting him, also nodded emphatically.

[Whoosh!]

"Konoha Great Whirlwind!"

In that instant, Benson appeared to Dragon's right, unleashing a spinning kick that sent a blast of air through the air.

At the same time, the other two trainees quickly surrounded Dragon and launched a fierce attack on all parts of his body.

Shigan!

Shigan!

[Bang!!]

Three all-out attacks struck Dragon heavily, the immense force sending him flying backward.

Dragon only managed to stop himself after leaving a skid mark more than ten meters long on the ground, which made him look at Benson and the others with new respect.

Although he was not seriously injured because he protected himself with his Haki in time, it was already quite remarkable that he could confront me head-on!

I'm not sure if this chapter counts as the third update? Please recommend it!! Thank you!!