The conferment ceremony was still underway, with the Elite Camp being the highlight and left for last. Rebecca had been somewhat distracted, just as she had been for the past two days, constantly looking around from the audience, waiting for Vic to appear.
But as time passed, that handsome figure still hadn't appeared, and Rebecca knew that Vic was going to miss this conferment of rank.
However, this awarding of rank has no impact on Vic; it's just a small stage in his life. But Rebecca still hopes that Vic can stand under the gaze of thousands of people and receive attention.
He knew that Vic's rank this time was definitely not low; it was a huge honor, a status that could be recorded in history, comparable to the three monsters, Aokiji and the others.
It was past eleven o'clock when the people conferring ranks finally arrived at the Elite Camp. However, they came from the lowest to the highest rank, with Rebecca and her group at the very back.
The lowest rank was Frodeku., who only received the rank of warrant officer because he boarded the ship halfway. Next was Wendy, who had been off the ship for a while to receive medical treatment and had previously fought as a sniper, so she only received the rank of major. A fitted cloak was also given to Wendy.
Barnett, on the other hand, fought the entire time and cooperated very well with Frodeku's Future Sight. Many of Frodeku's credits went to him, so Barnett was promoted directly to the rank of lieutenant colonel, which is already a very high rank. When Smoker, Logia Devil Fruit user, was separated last year, he was only a major, and that was with the added benefit of his Devil Fruit.
"Next is an exceptionally skilled female marine; she is always at the forefront of every battle, brave and fearless."
Her combat prowess surpassed that of all female marines who had graduated in previous years, and she achieved unexpected military merits during this special sea training.
She is Rebecca from the Elite Camp. After deliberation at headquarters, it was decided to award Rebecca the rank of colonel, granting her the right to choose her own warship to carry out missions independently.
Alternatively, one could train on a Vice Admiral's warship for a period of time before building their own warship.
These are your epaulets and justice cloak! From now on, you will carry justice on your back!
When Sengoku handed the items to Rebecca, he was somewhat moved. Rebecca's excellence reminded him of his own youth, when Tsuru was just as outstanding.
Compared to Rebecca, Tsuru excels in strategic thinking and her strength is more of a supporting role, making her more important to the Navy. Rebecca, on the other hand, prioritizes combat power above all else. The Navy doesn't lack people like her; the last one like her was Gion.
Vice Admiral Tsuru was very proud of Rebecca's achievements. She sat backstage with a smile on her face, but tears were streaming down her face uncontrollably. She thought of Rebecca's mother, who also had Red-Hair and looked very much like Rebecca now.
However, Rebecca's talent was even greater, and she was following behind a young man with an even more extraordinary talent, so she no longer had to worry about Rebecca's safety.
If Granny Tsuru knew that Vic and his group had already considered Charlotte Linlin their rival, I wonder if she would still be so at ease. She'd probably want to slap Vic to death. Was it really necessary to go this far? It's practically suicidal.
Rebecca was originally very concerned about the honor of the Navy, after all, it was her mother's dream. She has now surpassed her mother's achievements, but she does not have that sense of satisfaction of fulfilling her long-cherished wish. She only feels regret that Vic cannot share the achievements with her.
Rebecca seemed somewhat distracted as she received the epaulettes and cloak. After taking the items, she wanted to leave the stage immediately. Vic didn't return, and the conferment ceremony was considered over with her, but she was stopped by a voice.
" Rebecca, don't rush off. Vic hasn't returned yet, and he'll probably miss the conferment ceremony. We've decided that you'll be the one to collect Vic's epaulets and cloak."
His excellence must be known to everyone. The Navy needs role models; it used to be Sakazuki, Borsalino, and Kuzan, and now it's time to pass that torch to Vic. It's a bit of a shame he wasn't there, but the process is important too!
Sengoku called out to Rebecca and whispered something to her: it was a naval tradition to promote outstanding individuals, and he had once been a member of that tradition.
If such a person possesses sufficient combat strength, it would be a natural progression for him to be selected as Admiral or Fleet Admiral. This would not only bring hope to those who come after him but also lay the groundwork for his future rise to a high position, achieving two goals at once.
Hearing Sengoku's words, Rebecca stopped herself from taking a step and nodded slightly. She had thought that Vic's things would be handed to him directly by Vice Admiral Garp, so she was still a little disappointed for Vic. Now, hearing Sengoku's words, Rebecca felt much better.
"This year's Elite Camp has produced another monstrous student; I think everyone has heard of him, right?"
" Vic!"
Orens Vic!
A chorus of shouts erupted from the audience, clearly indicating that everyone knew Vic. His presence at headquarters spoke volumes; these people each possessed unique skills and had all heard of Vic's exploits to some extent.
Especially this year, the new recruits at headquarters have idolized Vic. His achievements are too amazing. When they first arrived at headquarters, they were a bit unruly. They were all the best in their own regions and were selected for headquarters. No one was willing to submit to anyone else. They didn't believe the rumors about Vic and thought that he was exaggerating.
However, after witnessing the weighted garment that Vic had previously changed out of, they realized just how monstrous Vic was. Even together, they struggled to lift it, which meant most of the other rumors were probably true. Only then did they understand what a monster, what a freak, and what an idol truly were.
"Haha! On his first day of training at headquarters, Vic defeated the previous Elite Camp, but then he got taught a lesson by Chief Instructor Zephyr."
Then Vic trained even harder. I heard from Chief Instructor Zephyr that before Vic left the warship to train, he could already fight him to a standstill for a short time.
It hasn't been that long! This growth rate is already among the fastest in naval history. Now, a few more months have passed, and I wonder how strong he has become.
He was so engrossed in his spiritual practice that he didn't realize it was time for him to graduate, so we had to have someone else accept his honor on his behalf today.
Haha! I doubt he cares about that. He's just a cultivation fanatic; he deserves his fighting power. I wouldn't envy him for having such strength at such a young age!
Sengoku was also a master at creating a lively atmosphere, and he significantly boosted Vic's reputation. He was very optimistic about Vic's future, believing that he had a high chance of Fleet Admiral and was currently the young man he favored most.
He already had a candidate for the next Fleet Admiral: Aokiji. By the time he stepped down Fleet Admiral, Vic would still be too young and not quite suitable Fleet Admiral the position. But in the next term, there would be few who could compete with him.