The Symbol of Justice

The Symbol of Justice.

Those few words coming from Zephyr's mouth spoke for themselves.

What kind of person could become the Symbol of Justice?

There was no need to say more—at the very least, he had to be a general, and might even become...

"Fleet Admiral?"

At least at that moment, Smoker felt solemn, yet somewhat conflicted.

In Instructor Zephyr's eyes, does this guy Luo Yi really possess that level of talent?

He exhaled a puff of smoke and looked toward his friend with a sigh.

Then he saw Luo Yi winking and grimacing at him.

Buddy, didn't you train under Admiral Zephyr? What does he mean by the "true essence"? Is it actually powerful?

What annoyed Smoker was that, after spending so many years with Luo Yi, he could genuinely understand what those winks and grimaces meant.

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Thus, he spent a long while with the cigarette between his lips, unable to say a word.

This kind of guy is going to become Fleet Admiral in the future?

Then the Navy is really doomed. No, this entire sea is doomed.

While grumbling inwardly, Smoker was also somewhat puzzled.

Because he had indeed trained in physical combat under Zephyr—more precisely, countless people in the Navy had trained in physical combat under Zephyr.

He also believed that he had trained quite well, making tremendous progress in physical combat.

But he had never heard Zephyr or any senior mention any "true essence."

"What a stingy bastard. He won't even reveal something like this?"

At that moment, Luo Yi, who had failed to get a useful answer from Smoker, silently made a note against him.

Then he looked toward Zephyr.

Under Smoker and Binz's instantly widened eyes, he said softly, "Sorry, Admiral Zephyr—but I don't want to leave the Detention Unit."

Becoming Zephyr's disciple and learning Zephyr's true physical combat skills was, of course, an extremely tempting choice.

But without a doubt, for Luo Yi, the Devil Fruit Ability was everything.

Physical combat was naturally wonderful if he could learn it—he also yearned to become stronger.

But if he had to give up the Detention Unit's unique "safety," "stability," and "Devil Fruit acquisition channel" for it...

Then Luo Yi naturally would not accept.

"Why!?"

Binz was another person who could not accept this.

As one of Zephyr's closest disciples, he vaguely knew about Zephyr's "essence of physical combat."

He also knew that Zephyr had been searching for a suitable successor for a very long time.

"Major Luo Yi, you should think it over before answering—"

Just as Binz was about to speak, Zephyr gently raised a hand to stop him.

Then the Former Marine General looked toward Luo Yi—he also very much wanted to know Luo Yi's reason for refusing.

"If you're worried whether Billoss will agree, I'll speak to him personally."

"If you can't bear to leave your current subordinates and comrades, I can transfer all of them here."

"If you want a higher position, I'll recommend you to Sengoku in the future. With your talent and ability, you can certainly become a general within twenty years."

He spoke in a deep voice, practically thinking of every possible reason for Luo Yi.

But clearly...

"It isn't because of any of those reasons, Admiral Zephyr."

Luo Yi shook his head.

Of course, he also knew that he definitely could not say something like, I need Devil Fruit Abilities, so the Detention Unit is my home. Could you arrange for me to study at Impel Down?

Thus, after thinking for a moment, he began his righteous performance.

"I won't leave because of the Detention Unit itself!"

He looked toward Zephyr.

"You should also know the Detention Unit's position within the Navy. The atmosphere within the unit is indeed relatively lax."

"But I believe that after capturing criminals, escorting them back to face the judgment of justice is the most crucial link."

His voice rang out with power. "Only through the judgment of justice and the law can justice be made manifest."

At this point, Luo Yi felt that the words were becoming smoother and smoother.

"So I want to remain in the Detention Unit, and sooner or later, I will rise to the position of its administrator. I will use my own methods to change the Detention Unit's current state—this is far more valuable than capturing criminals or pursuing my own power and status!"

When his words fell, the scene instantly fell silent.

Binz looked at Luo Yi in disbelief, while seeming to carry a trace of respect as well.

He had not expected Luo Yi to possess such aspirations.

He had already witnessed Luo Yi's strength, yet a person like that was actually willing to remain in this low-status department, where promotions were slow, for the sake of changing the Detention Unit.

For a moment, Binz felt that his attitude toward Luo Yi earlier had been far too presumptuous.

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Smoker was also somewhat shaken at that moment, yet he felt that something was strangely off.

The main reason was that whenever he thought of Luo Yi's usual 모습 of hugging a bottle of cola and gulping it down, he found it difficult to connect Luo Yi's words with his actual actions.

But the most important person was Zephyr.

At that moment, the Former Marine General's expression could not help but become moved as well.

Because Luo Yi's words had truly struck the Former Marine General's heart.

It had to be said that Zephyr's life was certainly great and legendary, but it could also be called tragic.

His wife and children had been killed by pirates, his disciples had been killed by pirates, and his arm had also been severed by pirates.

Yet it had to be understood that, throughout the countless battles Zephyr had fought in his life, he had never truly killed even a single pirate with his own hands. Thus, besides "Black Arm," he had another epithet: "Zephyr the Unkiller."

The reason he did not kill was, of course, not because he did not hate pirates.

Rather, it was exactly as Luo Yi had said.

Zephyr firmly believed that evil had to undergo the judgment of the law before true justice could be revealed.

Using overwhelming strength to kill pirates was merely responding to violence with violence.

Thus, Luo Yi's words had undoubtedly struck the deepest part of his heart.

Luo Yi's declaration that he was "willing to give up power and status to ensure that evil received its judgment" moved him.

"That old bastard Billoss really did find a treasure."

He sighed inwardly.

Then he looked at Luo Yi, whose gaze was "resolute."

"Good lad. I really did underestimate you."

He sighed, but had already made up his mind.

"In that case, I've changed my mind as well."

"You can remain in the Detention Unit. I won't force you to join my command."

"In the future, I can also recommend you to Sengoku as the Detention Unit's administrator. How does that sound?"

He spoke in a deep voice.

For a moment, even Luo Yi was genuinely surprised.

How badly does this old man want me? He's actually cooperating with me this much?

But after only a moment of surprise, Luo Yi came back to his senses.

"If that's the case, then I'm willing to become your disciple."

You've already put it that way, so what else can I say? I might as well become your disciple.