Then what are we waiting for, let's apprentice!

A symbol of justice.

These words, spoken by Zephyr, carried immense weight.

Who could be a symbol of justice?

It went without saying—at least an Admiral, or perhaps even...

"Fleet Admiral?"

At least at this moment, Smoker felt a solemnity mixed with complexity in his heart.

"In Instructor Zephyr's eyes, Luo Yi actually possesses talent of this caliber?"

He exhaled a puff of smoke, looking at his friend with a sigh.

Then, he saw Luo Yi winking and gesturing at him.

Buddy, didn't you train with Admiral Zephyr? What does he mean by 'true essence'? Is it powerful or what?

What annoyed Smoker was that, after knowing Luo Yi for so many years, he could actually discern the meaning behind his friend's gestures.

"..."

Thus, he held his cigarette and couldn't speak for a long time.

Would this kind of person become Fleet Admiral in the future?

Then the Navy is truly finished—no, this entire sea will be finished.

Smoker muttered to himself, yet he was also somewhat confused.

Because he had indeed trained Body Technique under Zephyr—to be precise, countless people in the Navy had trained Body Technique under Zephyr.

He also considered his own training to be quite good, with rapid progress in Body Technique.

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

"Stingy guy, not even revealing this little bit?"

At this moment, Luo Yi, unable to get a satisfactory answer from Smoker, secretly made a note of it.

Then, he looked at Zephyr.

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

Becoming Zephyr's disciple and learning his true Body Technique was undoubtedly a tempting offer.

But without a doubt, for Luo Yi, Devil Fruit Abilities were everything.

Body Technique was something he'd learn if he could, of course—he also yearned to become stronger.

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

Then Luo Yi naturally wouldn't accept.

"Why!?"

And at this moment, Binz, who also couldn't accept it, was present.

As one of Zephyr's closest disciples, he vaguely knew the 'essence of Zephyr's Body Technique.'

And he also knew that Zephyr had been searching for a suitable successor for a long time.

"Major Luo Yi, you should consider carefully before answering."

But just as Binz was about to speak, Zephyr gently reached out and stopped him.

Then, the former Admiral looked at Luo Yi—he also really wanted to know Luo Yi's reason for refusal.

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

"If you're reluctant to leave your current subordinates and comrades, I can transfer them all over."

"If you want a higher position, I will recommend you to Sengoku in the future. With your talent and ability, you will definitely become an Admiral within twenty years."

He said in a deep voice, practically thinking of all the reasons for Luo Yi.

But obviously—

"It's not for these reasons, Admiral Zephyr."

Luo Yi shook his head.

Of course, he also knew that he couldn't say things like 'I need Devil Fruit Abilities, so the Detention Unit is my home' or 'Can you arrange for me to study deeply in Impel Down?' at this moment.

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

"I'm not leaving for the sake of the Detention Unit itself!"

He looked at Zephyr.

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

"But I believe—after apprehending criminals, escorting them back to receive a righteous trial is the most crucial step."

His voice was sonorous and powerful: "Only the trial of Justice and Law can make Justice manifest."

As he spoke, Luo Yi felt like he was getting smoother and smoother.

"So I'm going to stay in the Detention Unit, and sooner or later I'll take a position as a manager in the Detention Unit to change the current situation of the Detention Unit in my own way--this is far more valuable than catching criminals, or my personal power and status!"

As the words fell, the scene fell silent.

Binz looked at Luo Yi in disbelief, and at the same time, with a hint of respect.

He hadn't expected Luo Yi to have such aspirations.

He had already seen Luo Yi's strength, but such a person was actually willing to stay in this department with a low position and slow promotion for the sake of changing the Detention Unit.

For a moment, Binz felt that his previous attitude towards Luo Yi had been too presumptuous.

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Smoker was also a little shaken at this moment, but he also felt a strange sense of oddness.

The main reason was that thinking of Luo Yi usually gulping down cola, he found it difficult to connect Luo Yi's words with his actual actions.

But the most crucial person was Zephyr.

At this moment, the former Marine General's expression couldn't help but change.

Because Luo Yi's words had truly struck the heart of this former General.

It should be known that Zephyr's life was certainly great and legendary, but at the same time, it could also be said to be tragic.

His wife and children were killed by pirates, his disciples were killed by pirates, and his arm was severed by pirates.

But it should be known that in countless battles throughout his life, Zephyr had never personally killed a single pirate--for this reason, besides 'Black Arm', he also had a nickname, 'Zephyr the Unkiller'.

The reason for not killing was, of course, not because he didn't hate pirates.

But as Luo Yi had said.

Zephyr firmly believed that evil must be judged by law to reveal true justice.

Killing pirates with great power was just using violence to counter violence.

So now, Luo Yi's words had undoubtedly struck his heart.

Luo Yi's declaration of 'willing to give up power and status to ensure that evil is judged' moved him.

"That old guy Billoss really struck gold."

He lamented in his heart.

Then, he looked at Luo Yi, whose eyes were 'determined'.

"Good kid, I underestimated you."

He sighed, but his heart was set.

"Since that's the case, then this old man has also changed his mind."

"You can stay in the Detention Unit. This old man won't force you to join my subordinate."

"In the future, this old man can also recommend you to Sengoku to become the administrator of the Detention Unit--how does that sound?"

He said in a deep voice.

For a moment, even Luo Yi was genuinely surprised.

How much did this old man desire his body to be so cooperative?

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

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

Since you've said it like this, what else is there to say? I'll become your disciple then.