Garp walked over and patted Zephyr on the shoulder, saying,
"Zephyr, becoming an instructor was truly the right choice for you. These cadets are all excellent!"
Zephyr nodded. His gaze swept over Gigue and the other six, and he said,
"They are the future of the Marines, and the doom of pirates!"
When the warship returned to Marineford, Zephyr personally rushed to Fleet Admiral Kong's office. While Kong wore a bewildered expression, Zephyr gave him a detailed report on the mission, placing particular emphasis on Gigue and the others' achievements.
Zephyr praised every cadet, but Gigue's performance had been far too dazzling. Even after Kong finished listening, his mind was still buzzing.
After taking a moment to recover, he asked,
"You're saying Gigue crippled Oden Kozuki, then chased him all the way aboard the Moby Dick?"
"Yes."
"And then he destroyed the Whitebeard Pirates' fleet with a single move?"
"No, the Moby Dick carrying Whitebeard was still intact."
"..."
Kong processed the shocking pieces of news he had just heard before finally saying,
"Alright, I understand. This mission was excellently handled! As for the cadets you mentioned, especially Gigue, I will give them the rewards they deserve. I will also report this matter to the World Government. I believe they will promote it heavily, and it will greatly enhance the Marines' reputation!"
By the end, excitement had appeared on Kong's face. In recent years, pirate forces had grown increasingly rampant, and a large part of the reason was the influence of great pirates such as Roger and Whitebeard.
This time, Whitebeard had suffered a crushing defeat. If this matter was properly publicized, it would serve as an excellent warning.
Moreover, Gigue and the others, who had performed so brilliantly, were all Marine Academy cadets. Though that was because they