"Hiss..."
"Roy... lost!"
"How is that possible? Roy actually..."
"You're telling me he's a new recruit?"
Seeing this, all the senior recruits felt their scalps tingle. What kind of monster was this new recruit? Even Roy was no match for him!
On the new recruits' side, everyone was fired up, as though they had been injected with adrenaline:
"Yun Ye is so strong!"
"Even a Zoan Devil Fruit User couldn't beat him!"
In the distance, several instructors looked at one another, momentarily speechless.
Maynard gave a bitter smile. "We really misjudged him! I never expected even Roy to lose..."
Lydon rubbed his nose. Thinking of what he had said earlier, he blushed slightly. Support for ten minutes, my ass—Roy probably couldn't even last ten minutes!
Mandel also shook his head, lamenting that they had truly misjudged him!
Suddenly, as if they had thought of something, the instructors all turned to look at Kage, who had shown no surprise at all, recalling what he had said earlier.
They felt that Kage must know something about this new recruit.
Maynard looked at Kage and asked curiously, "Rear Admiral Kage, do you know this new recruit?"
Mandel was also curious. "Rear Admiral Kage, what's the deal with that new recruit?"
Kage spread his hands and smiled oddly. "I'm their instructor, so naturally I know more than you do. Don't let the kid's age fool you—he's very strong! And it seems even Instructor Zephyr has taken an interest in him!"
"Hiss..."
The three of them sucked in a breath. His strength was obvious from the fact that he had defeated Roy.
But more importantly, Instructor Zephyr thought highly of him?
Was this kid really such a prodigy?
Could another monster like those people be about to emerge?
They knew Instructor Zephyr's eye for talent. He could identify which abilities a person lacked and put them through focused special training!
The fact that the current monster Admirals had all once been his students showed that Zephyr's teaching ability was absolutely top-tier!
"After today, that kid should be able to enter the Elite Camp by special exception!"
Kage was also moved. Those who could enter the Elite Camp by special exception would surely become influential figures in the Navy after graduation!
Yun Ye looked at Roy, who was struggling to get up, then shook his head and said calmly, "Senior, admit defeat. As you are now, you can't beat me."
Roy looked at Yun Ye. This time, he did not argue. He merely stared at Yun Ye intently for a long while before lowering his head. "I lost."
But he quickly raised his head again, his tone resolute. "But the next time we meet, I'll surpass you!"
The Zoan Antelope Devil Fruit had granted him remarkable recovery abilities. He had already recovered somewhat and struggled to his feet, walking toward the other side.
His steps were fairly steady.
Surpass me? That's impossible in this lifetime. Yun Ye watched Roy's departing back and smiled, not taking his words to heart.
As someone with cheats, how could he possibly be surpassed by anyone else?
The gap between them would only grow wider and wider, until Roy was beaten down so badly that he doubted his life. There would be no other outcome!
After Roy was defeated by Yun Ye, the other senior recruits all hung their heads in dejection. None of them came forward to cause trouble again. Some left, while others dispersed.
They had been frightened by Yun Ye's strength.
They no longer dared to provoke him.
The new recruits surrounded Yun Ye and began cheering. They had defeated the senior recruits!
Yun Ye smiled and responded to them briefly. Once everyone had calmed down, Instructor Kage appeared.
Pretending not to know what had happened, he strolled over and swept his gaze across everyone present. His eyes paused on Yun Ye for a moment before shifting away. He then barked at everyone, "What are you all gathered here for? Hurry up and begin today's training!"
"Yes!"
The new recruits jumped at the sudden voice. Once they saw that it was Instructor Kage, they hurriedly acknowledged him and began their training for the day.
The next day, Yun Ye was summoned by Instructor Kage.
Kage looked at Yun Ye, his gaze full of admiration. "You're Patino Yun Ye, correct?"
Yun Ye nodded. "Yes, Instructor."
Kage said, "We saw your performance yesterday. With your strength, staying in the Recruit Camp will no longer provide much training for you. So, I recommended you for a place in the Elite Camp."
There were two ways to enter the Elite Camp. One was to rank in the top ten of the annual year-end assessment and earn a place through competition.
The other was through an instructor's recommendation, also known as a special-exception slot.
Yun Ye glanced at him and asked, "Instructor, wouldn't that violate the rules?"
Kage smiled. "The Navy is a place where strength matters, after all. As long as you're strong enough, you can have privileges others do not!"
In this world where the strong preyed on the weak, the strong naturally possessed more resources.
And the world of pirates embodied that truth to the fullest.
"I understand, Instructor!" Yun Ye nodded, without showing much surprise.
Kage continued, "I've already explained everything to the instructors over there. You can head over directly."
After exchanging a few simple words, Instructor Kage left.
I'm entering the Elite Camp faster than I expected. Is it because I defeated that Zoan Devil Fruit User yesterday?
Yun Ye had originally thought he would stay in the Recruit Camp for a while. He had not expected to enter the Elite Camp on only his third day...
In truth, Yun Ye had wanted to train in the Recruit Camp for a while. Though he was strong enough to crush all the new recruits, that was only because his combat techniques were exceptional.
In terms of physical strength, Yun Ye was probably only around the middle of the pack right now, perhaps even weaker than many new recruits.
Still, joining the Elite Camp came with many benefits. The difference in teaching staff alone would let Yun Ye avoid many detours.
In the Recruit Camp, the highest-ranking instructors were only Rear Admirals.
But in the Elite Camp, a retired Admiral personally taught there, while Vice Admirals provided combat guidance.
With experts like that teaching him, as long as he was not particularly stupid, his strength should improve very quickly.
For that reason alone, Yun Ye felt that entering the Elite Camp early was not bad.
With those thoughts in mind, Yun Ye returned to his dormitory building, packed up simply, and prepared to leave.
Beside him, Lun Jin'er said enviously, "Just as expected of you. You've only been in the Training Camp for three days, yet you're already entering the Elite Camp by special exception. But don't worry, I'll get into the Elite Camp soon too!"
Yun Ye waved his hand and said, "Then work hard. I'll head over there first and wait for you."
Hearing that, Lun Jin'er was immediately fired up. He patted his chest and said, "I'll work hard!"
Yun Ye waved behind him to show that he understood.
Looking at the gate ahead, he knew that the Elite Camp lay just beyond it!
At the same time, another figure approached from the other side. Upon seeing Yun Ye, he paused in surprise.
Yun Ye looked over and smiled. "It's you, Senior Roy."
This figure was none other than Kokel Roy, the wielder of the Zoan Antelope Devil Fruit who had been defeated by Yun Ye!
When Roy saw Yun Ye, his expression turned solemn. Only a day had passed, yet he had not forgotten being defeated by Yun Ye. In a low voice, he asked, "Did you also enter the Elite Camp by special exception?"
Yun Ye nodded. "Mm."
Hearing Yun Ye's answer, Roy was not too surprised. If he himself could enter the Elite Camp by special exception, then Yun Ye, who had defeated him, naturally could as well.
Roy looked at Yun Ye, battle intent rising in his eyes once more. "Once I learn the Navy's Rokushiki, I definitely won't lose to you the next time we fight!"
After saying that, Roy strode forward.
Yun Ye smiled and followed closely behind. One after the other, the two stepped through the gate!