Zephyr thought to himself.
He put away his pointer, walked to the edge of the platform, and looked down at the recruits.
"Everyone, stop!"
Zephyr gave the order loudly.
Hearing the order, the recruits collapsed to the ground as though they had been granted a pardon, panting heavily.
Some even vomited on the spot, but none dared make too much noise.
Zephyr stepped down from the platform and approached the recruits who had performed well.
"What are your names?"
Zephyr asked expressionlessly.
"Reporting, Chief Instructor!"
"Recruit Ryan!"
The burly recruit immediately struggled to his feet and gave a regulation salute.
"Reporting, Chief Instructor!"
"Recruit Bakel!"
Another recruit also forced himself to stand.
Zephyr looked them over and nodded slightly.
"Ryan, Bakel, how is your mastery of the Six Powers coming along?"
"Reporting, Chief Instructor!"
"I can now use Soru and Iron Body proficiently. I'm still practicing Rankyaku!"
Ryan answered loudly.
"Reporting, Chief Instructor!"
"I've grasped the basics of Kami-e and Geppo, and I'm trying to incorporate them into actual combat!"
Bakel spoke right after him.
"Very good."
Zephyr patted both men on the shoulders.
The tremendous force made them sway slightly, but they gritted their teeth and held firm.
"When that brat Lorne returns from the East Blue, I plan to send this batch of elite recruits straight into his Independent Suppression Force."
Ryan's and Bakel's eyes immediately lit up at those words.
"Really?"
"Chief Instructor, can we really join Rear Admiral Lorne's unit?"
Ryan asked excitedly.
"When have I ever lied?"
Zephyr snorted.
"But that brat Lorne's training is even more brutal than mine."
"If he kicks you back here, don't tell anyone you're my students. I can't afford that humiliation!"
"Rest assured, Chief Instructor!"
"We won't disgrace you!"
Ryan and Bakel shouted in unison, their eyes filled with