Distributing Marine Rokushiki

Julian sat on the sofa, waiting for the crew members who were copying scriptures to finish. Seeing the remaining Zoan-type Cat-Cat Fruit, Model: Leopard, Julian thought he should give it to Orbi, or Pablo, or perhaps the young Squadron Captain of the First Team, Rekdon.

Julian thought that Pablo's current strength was indeed greater than Rekdon's, and he had only given him one Squadron Captain position. If other Squadron Captains didn't have Devil Fruits, it would cause imbalance and envy among the other crew members, thereby reducing the motivation of the workers. This was not conducive to the principles of the workers.

Julian spoke, "If only there was one more Devil Fruit. Then we could stir up everyone's desire to compete and directly hold a martial arts tournament. The Devil Fruit would be rewarded to the two winners, first and second place. Whoever has the ability can take it. But alas, there's only one."

Julian thought about how well Pablo performed in the logistics officer position. He always considered the welfare of all the crew members, was excellent in his interpersonal skills, and very tolerant towards the crew. He had nothing to complain about regarding himself, and he was knowledgeable. Julian secretly thought, "The decision is made. It's you." He took out a Den Den Mushi and called Pablo. Julian said, "Pablo, come here for a moment. I have something good for you later."

Pablo replied, "Understood, Captain. I'll be right there." Julian waited for Pablo in the room. A few minutes passed, and Pablo entered the room. Julian took out the Devil Fruit and handed it to Pablo. Julian said, "This is a powerful Devil Fruit, given to you. Your contributions to our Mud Dragon Pirates are something I've seen firsthand, and I am very grateful for them. This fruit is the reward I give you. I hope you continue to work hard."

Pablo said emotionally, "Captain, my life was saved by you. You gave me a position as a logistics officer on the ship and showed me great care. I am extremely grateful. This Devil Fruit is very valuable; it could fetch over a hundred million Belly at any auction. I don't deserve such a valuable gift from you, Captain."

Julian said, "Don't feel burdened. As long as you continue to handle the ship's affairs well in the future, that will be the greatest help to me." Julian continued, "Take it and eat it." Pablo said, "I understand, Captain. I will ensure the meals and treatment of the other brothers are good. I will also regularly check the crew's ship rules and training."

That's right, Julian had delegated authority, allowing the Head of Logistics, Pablo, to inspect the ship rules and training of all crew members and Division Captains on the first of each month. Those who were unqualified or couldn't recite them would have their names recorded and sent to Julian. Julian had previously said that everyone would be tested on the first of each month, but it was just talk.

Now, this task was handed over to Pablo, asking him to inspect the crew's recitation of ship rules and training on the first. At first, some people couldn't recite them. Julian had declared that those who couldn't recite them were low-class pirates, unqualified for benefits, and would be sent to scrub the ship's deck and clean the toilets. Without rules and regulations, how could the workers be willing to work? The four major ship rules were all designed to make everyone willingly work for Julian and even take pride in their work.

Now, Pablo was doing an excellent job, and all the other Division Captains were also performing well. Therefore, the crew members were also working hard to learn, and their spirits had been elevated. Julian watched as Pablo's reports were all excellent.

Julian looked at the satisfied worker in front of him and said, "Pablo, keep up the good work. I believe in you. You are the best Head of Logistics." He gave Pablo a thumbs-up. Julian said, "This is the Captain's affirmation."

After Pablo finished eating the Devil Fruit, he instantly transformed into a mountain cat with a shoulder height of 2.3 meters and a length of over 5 meters. Its appearance was very similar to a large cougar, with long claws. Julian said to Pablo, "As expected of a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, your strength should be immense."

Pablo replied, "Yes, Captain. I feel like I've become three times stronger than before." Julian continued, "Later, I'll get you a manual for practicing Marine Rokushiki!" Pablo replied, "Understood, Captain." Julian added, "You can slowly teach it to the logistics department, but you cannot pass the manual around carelessly." Pablo understood the seriousness of the matter and replied, "Understood, Captain."

Just over two hours passed, and Alice brought Beatrice in, saying, "Julian, the Marine Rokushiki manuals you wanted have been copied. There are over three hundred copies." Julian took one and handed it to Pablo, saying, "Take this. The manual cannot be leaked." With that, he took out a Den Den Mushi and called all the other Division Captains. Upon receiving the message, the other Division Captains immediately brought their Squadron Captains to Julian's ship.

Julian distributed the Marine Rokushiki manuals to all the Division Captains. Julian also sternly warned them, "Do not lose them. Store them properly. If this item is lost and spreads throughout the Sea, it will be very troublesome. Everyone must remain vigilant." All the Division Captains and Squadron Captains quickly nodded and said, "We will keep them safe."

Julian told them not to return to their own ships for now. On the main ship, Julian used mud to add weight, helping everyone improve their strength. With that, Julian led everyone to the open-air deck on the fourth floor. Julian looked at the 2.0 version of Geppo before him. It was indeed very detailed, much stronger than his 0.5 low-end version. Julian wanted the Division Captains to practice Geppo first before teaching it to their team members. With that, Julian activated his Earth-Earth Fruit ability and used mud to add weight to everyone's clothes, including himself. They began practicing Geppo with the added weight.

Julian also planned to improve the strength of all the Squadron Captains and Squad Leaders during this time. Julian's current strength was at most that of a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral. If he encountered a Vice Admiral skilled in Armament Haki, he might be easily defeated. However, against a Vice Admiral not proficient in Armament Haki, Julian could easily defeat them.

Moreover, Julian's Devil Fruit ability was developing rapidly. This was also due to his vast mental power from living two lives and his knowledge from his previous life. For example, in the previous battle, Gilmi suffered from a lack of intelligence. He could not have imagined that Julian would be so cunning, luring him in and setting traps. His Geppo had not even been activated before Julian blocked his path with mud, leaving him with no retreat.

Of course, Julian wouldn't be able to use such cunning tactics against other Marines in the future. Julian estimated that his information had already been uploaded to Marine Headquarters by Rear Admiral Gilmi. It would definitely not be so easy to trick those high-end combat powers of the Marines in the future.

Julian led all the Division Captains in practicing Geppo, starting with the simple techniques. Herbert only needed to practice Geppo, Moon Walk, and Rankyaku. Rankyaku was also a cutting skill, just using the feet to cut. Julian also hoped that Herbert would become a Swordmaster. Julian had been in this world for nearly half a year. His greatest wish was to conquer Skypiea and then establish a force there. A Swordmaster was a very important figurehead.

Julian could proudly say to others, "Give me some face. I'm killing Momonosuke today!" Julian himself was also preparing to practice Marine Rokushiki. After mastering the Six Styles, he would obtain the Divine Skill, Seimei Kikan. Once Seimei Kikan was mastered, it would be all about eating and eating, frantically increasing physical strength and stamina.

Julian estimated that with his mental power and talent, it would take about four to five years to master the Six Styles. Geppo, Rankyaku, and Moon Walk were all leg techniques. Shigan and Tekkai were body and finger techniques that required long-term practice. Julian was only seventeen years old and still young.

In this world, as long as he stayed steady, he would have opportunities. Julian began by practicing Geppo, incorporating the speed of Geppo into his Earth Elementalization. The speed of his mud bounce could already rival his mud bullets.

It was like wrapping himself in Earth Elementalization and bouncing out like a bullet. If the ability of Geppo were added, the mud bounce would be even more terrifying. Thus, Julian led all the Division Captains in practicing Marine Rokushiki.

Meanwhile, upon receiving the news from Rear Admiral Gilmi, Marine Headquarters immediately organized a meeting. Sitting in the position of Fleet Admiral was Steel Bone Kong. Below him was Admiral Buddha Sengoku. Admiral Black Arm Zephyr had retired to the second line and was teaching elite students at the Marine Headquarters elite training camp every day. In Grand Line Era 1490, Zephyr's wife and children were all killed by pirates, so he became an Instructor. His first batch of students included the Crooked Mouth God of War Borsalino Kizaru, the Celestial Dragon Government's Strongest Gatekeeper Sakazuki Akainu, and the Revolutionary Army Founder Commander-in-Chief Dragon.

The second batch of students included Kuzan riding a bicycle at sea, Aokiji. At this time, Kizaru, Akainu, and Aokiji were already Vice Admirals, and after the Ohara Genocide Order, they would be promoted to Admirals. Unfortunately, the Marines were lacking in high-end combat power. Garp was still chasing Roger everywhere; he was like a divine dragon that appeared and disappeared without a trace. Major Brannew of Marine Headquarters introduced the basic information of Julian Kate to all the high-ranking officials of Marine Headquarters: Male, sixteen years old, bounty of 100 million, Logia-type Devil Fruit, Swamp-Swamp Fruit, which he called the Earth-Earth Fruit. His strength was very high. He liked to sneak attack World Government member nations for gold, jewels, and Belly, and Devil Fruits. He also liked to rob nobles and kings, and he liked to use wisdom and schemes to fight. The day before yesterday, he defeated Rear Admiral Gilmi, the branch chief of the South Blue. His technique was to attack the opponent with the earth on the ground.

At this moment, Vice Admiral Akainu Sakazuki said, "It's best for such an evil pirate to die. I will personally eliminate him." He said this with a disdainful look at Julian's bounty information.

The other Vice Admirals, Kizaru, said with a crooked mouth, "Another calamity-level Logia-type Devil Fruit. How terrifying." He then crooked his mouth again, looking particularly old. Admiral Sengoku said seriously, "Roger is currently collecting Poneglyphs and preparing to head to the Final Island. We should focus our main efforts on Roger." Fleet Admiral Kong said, "That's true. Garp is still chasing Roger, but the Roger Pirates are extremely cunning. They always manage to trick Garp."

Fleet Admiral Kong looked angry and said, "Garp, that scoundrel, is being toyed with by Roger." Sengoku said, "Didn't Mud Dragon Julian announce that he was defeated by Rear Admiral Gilmi? We can also use this as an excuse." Sengoku added, "After we capture the Roger Pirates, we can deal with other pirates, including the Mud Dragon Pirates. It's not too late."

The only female Vice Admiral, Marine Headquarters Chief of Staff Tsuru, said, "That's true. Moreover, in the New World, other major pirates are already showing signs of unrest. We should stabilize the other Four Seas and deal with the biggest threat first." Seeing that Vice Admiral and Chief of Staff Tsuru had spoken, the other Rear Admirals immediately agreed. Vice Admiral Tsuru had always been the strategist of the Marines and had very high prestige. In her youth, she was also the most beautiful female Marine and obtained the Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, the Wash-Wash Fruit. She was one of the Vice Admirals that Doflamingo feared the most. At this moment, Fleet Admiral Kong made the final decision, saying, "The bounty of the Mud Dragon Pirates remains unchanged. This news does not need to be made public. Let's ignore these minor pirates for now and capture the major pirates. Let Garp continue to pursue the Roger Pirates. The Vice Admirals will remain at Headquarters to protect the stability of the Holy Land Marie Geoise." Fleet Admiral Kong added, "Meeting adjourned."

Meanwhile, Garp was pursuing Roger in the New World. Because the major pirates in the New World were very resistant to the Marines, and Roger could "hear the voices of all things," he often managed to shake Garp off. Currently, the Roger Pirates, along with the master dancer Kozuki Oden, Pluto Rayleigh, Jabba, Red-Hair Shanks, and Buggy the Clown, were preparing to head to Wano Country to search for Poneglyphs. The master dancer Oden knew that his country was in disaster but ignored it. It was now the end of Marine Year 1496. Next year, in the first half of Marine Year 1497, Roger would ascend to the Pirate King throne, and the Sea would truly begin to churn with turbulent waves.