G2 Faction

Commodore Adkin laughed loudly. "This shows that the higher-ups in the Marines have high hopes for you. You've already made quite a name for yourself! There are very few people like you who can still be stationed at a Marine branch while receiving the attention and praise of the higher-ups at Marine Headquarters. Once you head to the Marine Headquarters Recruit Camp, you absolutely must not disappoint those higher-ups. Show those arrogant bastards from the other branches and Headquarters the brilliance of our G2 Branch's future star!"

"Marine Headquarters Recruit Camp... Has that approval already come through?" Longinus asked softly, his expression shifting slightly.

"That's right. Although you're already a major, Longinus, it would still be best not to miss this opportunity. Only those who emerge from that cradle of officers can be considered the true core of the Marines."

Commodore Adkin revealed a trace of longing and continued, "Besides, aside from Admiral Zephyr personally teaching classes at that recruit camp, powerful vice admirals like Vice Admiral Garp and Vice Admiral Akainu will occasionally come by to give guidance. On top of that, the future of this sea will all gather there. It will greatly broaden your horizons, outlook, and network."

"I understand. I'll definitely go to this recruit camp!" Longinus said, nodding heavily.

"Hahaha! With your talent and hard work, Longinus, I believe that even in a training camp filled with Strong individuals, you'll quickly stand out!" Commodore Adkin said with satisfaction.

"There are nine people in your class who received recommendation qualifications. Aside from you, there are T Bone, Gregory, Able, Abraham, Algernon, Auston, Alva, and Andre. You should be more familiar with them than I am, so I won't say much about them."

Longinus nodded. Naturally, he was very familiar with them. They were all juniors from the G2 Faction who had chosen to follow him.

"Officially, the date is set for one month from now. The nine of you will travel with the fleet to Marineford at Headquarters. Of course, I'm not completely heartless. I'll leave you half a month to finish your current missions and complete the handover procedures. You can spend the final half month sightseeing. After all, once you take up posts at Headquarters, it may not be so easy to return to the branches."

"Half a month..." Longinus repeated softly, his eyes narrowing slightly. That would be perfect. He could use the final half month to deal with certain matters.

"However, I'll have to trouble you to make a trip with me during this half month. A large-scale war has broken out on Lodestar Island. After reaching certain political agreements, the Kings there no longer want the war to continue. For safety's sake, however, they hope the Marines can end the war from the position of an arbiter."

Commodore Adkin continued, "In short, it's an alliance between several countries to mediate the dispute and quell the war. You know I'm worst at matters that require talking. I'll have to trouble you to handle this farce for me as you did before."

Longinus said helplessly, "Is this really appropriate? I'm only a major..."

"Haha! Don't worry. Those Kings are all shrewd. No one will think you're unqualified. Besides, I'll be there to back you up. You'll be fully in charge when the time comes. Just treat me as a mascot." Commodore Adkin didn't feel embarrassed in the slightest. Clearly, he had become quite skilled at this routine over the past two years.

"All right. Since you've put it that way, I suppose I'll have to bite the bullet..."

"Hahaha! Those who are capable do more work, those who are capable do more work!" Commodore Adkin said breezily as he patted Longinus on the shoulder. Just as he was about to leave the room, he paused and said, "Oh, right. If I remember correctly, you have a little girlfriend in the Hisca Kingdom, don't you? The alliance meeting will be held there this time, so you can visit her while you're there. No need to thank me... Hahaha!"

"Come on, Hina is only twelve!" Longinus replied helplessly as he listened to Commodore Adkin's increasingly lecherous laughter. It felt just like that place called school in the memories of the otherworldly soul. As long as a boy and girl interacted a little too often, rumors would spread the very next day.

It seemed gossip was popular in every world.

Longinus shook his head slightly and walked out of the office area. Suddenly, a gust of wind howled toward him from behind. Longinus seemed to completely ignore the effects of gravity, leaning his body forward past ninety degrees to dodge the attack before springing upright again. He slammed his shoulder into his attacker, sending him flying dozens of meters away.

"To me, an attack from any direction is the same. After all this time, Abraham, you still haven't learned your lesson?" Longinus knew who had ambushed him without even turning around.

"Hehe! I saw you thinking about something, boss, and figured you might let your guard down. But that shoulder charge of yours was seriously merciless. My chest still aches faintly!" Abraham's voice rang out at just the right moment. He was clearly one of the nine Commodore Adkin had mentioned earlier.

"You really don't know when to give up. Even Andre's sniper rifle has no effect on the boss. It'd be strange if your little ambush worked!" Auston said contemptuously.

"Actually, even if I hit the boss, it wouldn't matter. Unless I shoot from within thirty meters, the power of a sniper round can't penetrate the boss's defenses." Andre's helpless voice rang out.

"Boss, tell me honestly. You're actually a prehistoric Sea King who ate a Devil Fruit and turned into a human, right?" Gregory said gloomily.

"You all gathered together. Looks like you've already received the news?" Longinus said.

"Yeah! Brother Longinus, everyone's really excited now that they know we'll be heading to Marine Headquarters in a month!" T Bone said.

"It should be half excitement and half fear!" Algernon rolled his eyes and said speechlessly.

Gregory nodded when he heard that. "Although our talents are decent, across the entire Marines, we can only be considered average. Forget comparing us to a true monster like the boss—even at Headquarters, there are plenty of people stronger than us."

Able immediately added, "Although we don't have an ambition as grand as yours, boss, we don't want to fade into the crowd. We want to go farther along this path. We want to keep following in your footsteps!"

"So what you mean is..." A faint curve appeared at the corner of Longinus's lips.

"We hope to follow you through another round of Hell Training!" The eight of them exchanged glances, then bowed together and pleaded.

"Have you really made up your minds? Don't start crying and begging to leave halfway through like you did six months ago. As I recall, T Bone was the only one who held out until the end." Longinus revealed a dangerous smile.

"Gulp!" As if recalling the terror of that day, sweat seeped from their foreheads. Even so, they said in trembling voices, "firmly and unwaveringly," "Please!"

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