Survival Trial

The Warship left Marine Headquarters and sailed at full speed across the sea.

The journey was smooth and calm, and the Warship soon entered the Calm Belt on either side of the Grand Line, stopping in a bay on an island.

This was a medium-sized island, and from a distance, a cloud-shrouded peak in the center of the island could be seen.

The island was covered in dense and abundant vegetation, and from time to time, the roars of wild beasts could be heard from the island, making every Marine's heart tighten.

"This is the location for the first stage of your recruit training survival trial—Monster Island!"

"Little guys, be careful, don't you dare die!"

Hearing the instructor's words, the Marines' expressions changed slightly.

When the Marines on Luo Sa's ship disembarked, the instructor in charge of the assessment was already standing at the front of the formation.

The instructor this time was none other than Vice Admiral Momonga of Marine Headquarters, which made Luo Sa glance at him a few extra times. After all, he was a character from the original story, and his strength was formidable!

This had become a habit for Luo Sa recently; he would spend some time studying every powerful Marine, as one never knew if they might become an enemy one day!

"Next, I will briefly explain the content of the elite camp assessment. It's actually very simple, summarized in one sentence: survive!"

"That's right, this elite camp assessment is a survival trial. You only need to last for a week on this island, and you will have passed the survival trial!"

Momonga began to explain the rules solemnly.

"We just need to survive for a week?"

The Marines' minds began to race. In this situation, they only needed to find a place to live well.

No fighting meant they could avoid a lot of danger!

Momonga looked at the Marines below, their eyes flickering, and a knowing smile played on his lips. Was it really that simple?

Luo Sa happened to catch Momonga's expression and mused, this survival trial couldn't be taken lightly!

"Now, come and collect your Distress Flares according to your number. This is equivalent to your second life, so take good care of it!"

Momonga waved his hand, and his subordinates brought over a box of Distress Flares to distribute.

"Remember, you must detonate the Distress Flare in time when you are in danger. If it's too late and we can't rescue you, your death will be in vain!"

"Of course, anyone who uses a Distress Flare will be eliminated. However, compared to losing your life, it's better not to push yourself too hard!"

After speaking, Momonga stepped aside and watched the confident Marines, sighing inwardly. How many of them would survive this time?

Trials of life and death were a necessary experience on the path to becoming a strong individual.

Ordinary Marines would naturally not undergo such survival trials, but the Marines present had all volunteered.

Their goal was to join the elite camp; they yearned to become strong!

Soon, all the Marines received their Distress Flares and headed into the island's interior.

After all the Marines had left, Momonga returned to the Warship.

Inside the Warship's cabin was a very spacious hall. All around the hall were countless screens, receiving images from all over Monster Island.

Although they had told the Marines to fire their Distress Flares if they wanted to survive, they couldn't just stand by and watch the Marines take risks.

They monitored everything on the island through the screens. If any Marine encountered danger and was unable to resist, a ready rescue team would be dispatched to save these future hopes of the Marines!

In the room at this moment, Garp, abandoning his usual laziness, was staring intently at the screen, trying to find Luo Sa's whereabouts.

He had absolute confidence in Luo Sa's strength, but he still couldn't help but worry!

Zeff stood behind Garp and shook his head helplessly. His gaze swept across the screens, observing the Marines' conditions!

Although to enter the elite camp, one had to achieve one of the top three positions in the ranking matches.

However, for Marines who performed well, Zeff, as the head instructor of the elite camp, had the authority to directly recruit them into the elite camp.

These were so-called "potential stocks," and it was like this every year. Therefore, a significant portion of the Marines were not aiming for the ranking matches; their goal was to do their best to showcase themselves!

In the dense forest.

Over thirty recruits formed a circle, with Luo Sa's figure at its center.

"Hmph, Luo Sa, is it? You made us wait so long for you alone today. Do you have anything to say?"

Sakartam crossed his arms and sneered at Luo Sa.

"Hmm?"

"So it's the recruits from my ship today who are looking for trouble!"

Luo Sa understood their intentions and slowly shook his head.

"You can all come at me together. Time is precious, and I don't have time to play with you!"

"You!"

All the Marines were furious, glaring at Luo Sa with dark expressions as they took a step forward.

"Hmph!"

"I'm enough to deal with you by myself!"

Sakartam snorted coldly and his figure shot out rapidly.

"Oh?"

Luo Sa's playful voice suddenly sounded.

Just as Sakartam's attack was about to land on Luo Sa, Luo Sa's figure suddenly disappeared!

Whoosh.

Luo Sa's figure reappeared behind Sakartam. Just as Luo Sa's fist was about to reach Sakartam, the latter's figure also suddenly vanished!

"Hm?"

"This power is... Soru?"

Luo Sa's eyes narrowed slightly. For a new recruit to have mastered the Six Powers of the Marines, it seemed Sakartam indeed had the capital to be arrogant!

"Hmph!"

"Now you know how strong I am?"

"Unfortunately... it's too late!"

Sakartam grunted and his figure shot out again. His palm turned into a blade, and he slashed fiercely at Luo Sa!

Boom boom boom!

Luo Sa countered with his own palm strike. The two clashed continuously, sounding like sharp blades clashing and emitting a rumbling noise!

"So strong!"

"Both of them are so strong!"

The new recruits on the periphery stared at the two fighting bare-handed in the center, their faces filled with admiration.

"Damn it, why is this transfer student so strong? It seems a normal fight won't be able to make him look good!"

Sakartam's expression was grim. Being unable to defeat his opponent for a long time made him very agitated.

Suddenly, his gaze flashed, as if he had made some decision. His figure shot out once more.

Luo Sa was also getting a little excited by the fight, and decided to use Sakartam as a touchstone to test his own progress during this period.

Boom!

Luo Sa threw out a punch, intending to clash head-on with Sakartam.

Screech!

Suddenly, Luo Sa's expression changed. A chill suddenly spread from his fist, causing him to hastily stop his attack and quickly retreat.

Lowering his head slightly, he immediately saw a bead of blood on his fist!

Luo Sa's gaze sharpened as he looked at the opposite side.

Sakartam was actually holding a small knife between his fingers!

If he hadn't reacted quickly, it wouldn't have been as simple as a minor scratch!

"You're looking for death!"

Luo Sa's gaze turned cold. He had initially thought this was just a minor scuffle.

But now that the opponent had resorted to a weapon, the nature of the situation had changed!

Whoosh!

Suddenly, Luo Sa's ears twitched. From behind him, he clearly felt a gust of wind approaching.

"A sneak attack?"

Luo Sa sneered dismissively, and his figure instantly vanished from his original spot.

"Monkey, be careful!"

Sakartam suddenly shouted anxiously.

The monkey was startled. Just as he was about to do something, he suddenly felt a sharp pain.

The next moment, his figure was sent flying horizontally. He spat out a mouthful of blood in mid-air, leaving a bright red trail.

"Hm?"

"Devil Fruit user?"

Luo Sa's brows twitched slightly as he looked at the figure curled up on the ground.

"Luo Sa!"

Sakartam roared, his figure shooting out. Flipping his palm, a cold, gleaming dagger was held in his grasp.

"Hmph, do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill?"

Luo Sa let out a cold snort. Instead of retreating, he advanced, meeting Sakartam head-on.

At this moment, his speed was more than double what it was before. He instantly appeared in front of Sakartam.

With a sudden lunge of his right hand, he fiercely grabbed Sakartam's wrist, the one holding the dagger.

With a sharp yank, the dagger quietly slipped free and was caught by Luo Sa's left hand!

"Hmph, did you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

Luo Sa held the dagger to Sakartam's throat, letting out a cold laugh.

"No, don't, you can't kill me, my uncle is Sakazuki, Admiral Akainu, you can't kill me!"

Sakartam finally became scared, a bead of cold sweat trickling down his forehead. In Luo Sa's eyes, he saw a mad killing intent!

"Saka...zuki!"

Luo Sa's figure froze, his face turning grim.

He raised his hand, then lowered it, raised it again, then lowered it again, repeating this several times.

He let out a cold snort and kicked out, sending Sakartam flying. Trees in the forest immediately began to crash down.

"It's all because I'm too weak. One day, I will firmly grasp fate in my own hands!"

A determined look appeared in Luo Sa's eyes as he turned and walked into the forest.