Mu Chen Was Actually Not an Ability User

Kuzan and the others knew that Kuzan could now be considered the third strongest after Sakazuki and Borsalino—the third monster.

They also wanted to know who was stronger: the new Marine recruit Kuzan or the newcomer Mu Chen.

They were also curious about what exactly Mu Chen's eyes were, so they did not stop him.

Garp wore a broad grin and said nothing. He was also curious about Mu Chen's current strength. Even if Mu Chen lost, it did not matter—he had already won, and Tokikake could not say anything about it. But Mu Chen did not want to fight Kuzan just like that. He had already won, so what was there left to fight over?

"Sorry, I'm not fighting. I've already won, right, Teacher Zephyr?"

Mu Chen merely shrugged, looking utterly unconcerned. Even the way he addressed Zefa had changed to "Teacher."

"What?"

"You won't fight?"

Kuzan was dumbfounded. Mu Chen actually refused his challenge. Where was the confidence and arrogance of a true expert?

Shouldn't someone accept a challenge when it came?

That was the only way to live up to one's strength.

At Kuzan's age, he was naturally hot-blooded and full of youthful vigor. Even Zefa and the others were thrown off by Mu Chen's refusal.

"Hahaha, Mu Chen, you know when to quit while you're ahead."

"Not bad, not bad!"

Garp laughed. He had not expected Mu Chen to be so steady, but how could he know this was not steadiness at all? Mu Chen simply could not be bothered.

"Right, Teacher Zephyr, I'm an Elite Training Camp student now, aren't I?"

"Uh, yes."

Zefa answered calmly, unable to find any excuse at this point.

New slacking identity: Zephyr's student, Marine Elite Training Camp trainee.

After hearing the system's voice, Mu Chen knew that his new slacking identity had been completed. "Right, Teacher Zefa, I still have three hours of slacking time. When the time comes, you'd better not—"

Before Mu Chen could finish, Zefa cut him off. "What slacking time? Did I agree to that?"

"As my student, you must train hard. Stop thinking about slacking off all day. That's settled."

Mu Chen was stunned. Zefa was being such an asshole—he was actually going back on his word. Mu Chen had never expected this.

"Mu Chen, you got played by Zefa!"

Garp watched the whole thing like it was a show. "That's right. As a Marine, and especially as an Elite Training Camp student, you need to work hard. Stop thinking about slacking off all day."

"Let's go, let's go. Sengoku, don't forget to buy me senbei because I won!"

Garp dragged Sengoku away.

It turned out that when Garp and Sengoku had met earlier, they had made a bet over whether Mu Chen could remain in the Marine Training Camp. Garp had won, and he was in an excellent mood.

Looks like I misjudged him too. But Garp's eye for people... Although Sengoku had lost, he knew that the Marines' strength would rise considerably with Mu Chen joining them. Still, he was very curious about Mu Chen's eyes, as well as what had just happened.

"Ah, all right. I know what's up with that kid's eyes. I'll tell you."

Sengoku and Garp chatted as they walked away.

"Mu Chen, come with me!"

Although Zefa had wanted Mu Chen to fight Kuzan, Mu Chen did not want to, so it would have to wait until next time. Like Sengoku, Zefa was extremely curious about Mu Chen's abilities. Was he a Devil Fruit user?

Mu Chen followed Zefa away. Meanwhile, Kuzan looked disappointed. "Why didn't Mu Chen fall? I really wanted to see you fight him, Kuzan."

"Hahaha, I think that kid just doesn't dare. Kuzan is a Devil Fruit user, after all. He can't even use Haki. He probably knows he can't beat Kuzan."

As Doberman and the others chatted, Kuzan remained silent. He withdrew his aura and left.

As for Tokikake, he slowly opened his eyes.

"What happened?"

Tokikake shook his head in confusion.

"Tokikake, you're awake. Do you remember what happened just now?"

Wu Shu walked over to Tokikake and helped him up.

Tokikake looked completely bewildered, his gaze drifting as though he were pondering something.

"What happened just now?"

"Hm?"

"Didn't I marry Gion?"

Tokikake spoke calmly.

At that moment, Doberman and Onigumo also walked over. When they heard Tokikake's words, their brows furrowed tightly.

"Tokikake married Gion?"

"What kind of joke is that?"

"Tokikake, did Mu Chen kick your brains loose?"

Onigumo spoke mockingly.

Tokikake's expression immediately turned ugly. "What do you mean by that, Onigumo? I'm so strong—how could a newcomer kick my brains loose?"

"But the truth is, you were knocked unconscious by Mu Chen's kick."

Tokikake looked even more incredulous upon hearing Onigumo's words.

"I, Tokikake, was knocked unconscious by a newcomer? What kind of joke is that!"

Even now, Tokikake could not believe that a newcomer had knocked him out. It was far too unbelievable—and Mu Chen was just a newcomer. That made it even more humiliating.

"We're not joking. That's the truth."

"By the way, what happened to you at the end? You suddenly stood there without moving, and you looked like your brain had gone stupid." Wu Shu went straight to the point. Everyone was curious about what had happened to Tokikake back then.

Although Tokikake found it hard to believe, Wu Shu had always been honest. He was strong but never arrogant or competitive, and everyone thought highly of him. Tokikake did not believe Wu Shu was lying to him.

Tokikake shook his head, trying desperately to remember. "At the time... at the time, I saw Mu Chen's eyes. They felt so captivating."

"Then... then I... I married Gion."

What Tokikake said made no sense at all. Marrying Gion was something that seemed completely impossible.