"Captain, this large-scale recruitment went very smoothly. We ultimately recruited 30,000 men, which is enough not only to expand the Second Division, Third Division, Fourth Division, and Fifth Division, but also to complete the construction of the new division."
Because of this large-scale conscription, the entire Azure Emperor Pirates held a meeting, Spencer reported during the meeting.
"The problem now is that the captains of each squad haven't been decided yet. With the expansion of the squads, we need to add squad officers to better command the squad members. These squad officers also need to be selected," Spencer said.
"That's no problem. We're almost graduating from the advanced class at the Azure Emperor Military School, right?" Zesi said, looking at Bullet.
At this point, Bullet was covered in injuries, with numerous bandages wrapped around his body, but he seemed to be in good spirits.
Unlike Kaido, who, after being struck by the aura of the Divine Space Strike, constantly fought against the aura of Zesi in order to counter it, thus expending a great deal of mental energy.
Bullet did not confront these powerful impacts because he did not need to.
Because he was a member of the Azure Emperor Pirates and a subordinate of Zesi, he didn't need to resist such spirit.
However, after this incident, Bullet will probably never again entertain the idea of challenging Zesi.
"Hehe, the advanced class is all ready to graduate. I personally trained them, and most of them have Awakening their Haki, with a few already able to use Haki."
Bullet revealed a smug expression when he spoke of his college.
Shortly after settling in Hachinosu, the Azure Emperor Pirates established the Azure Emperor Military School.
It started as a training camp, but it grew larger and larger until it became a huge military school.
Last time, a large number of promising crew members were selected from the official members of the pirate crew and sent to the Azure Emperor Military School for training.
The Azure Emperor Military School set up a special advanced training course for them.
In addition to cultivating their military capabilities and combat command skills, we also train them in the mastery and control of Armament Haki!
"Alright, let's go to the Azure Emperor Military School and have them make the arrangements for selecting these promising crew members."
"This time, we will select the captains and vice-captains for the Fourth Division and Fifth Division, as well as the soon-to-be-established Sixth to Tenth Division. Then, with the captains and vice-captains as the core, we will carry out internal reforms within the divisions. Ten people will form a squad, with one squad leader. Three squads will form a platoon, with one platoon leader. Three platoons will form a company, with one company leader. Three companies will form a battalion, with one battalion leader. Three battalions will form a division. Including other configurations, the total number of people in a division will be approximately three thousand."
"Yes!" The group then got up and headed to the Azure Emperor Military Academy.
The Azure Emperor Military Academy was located in a remote area on the north side of Hachinosu, but everyone present was very fast and soon arrived at the Azure Emperor Military Academy.
This Azure Emperor Military Academy is the institution that trains all members of the Azure Emperor Pirates.
Everyone who joins the Azure Emperor Pirates, even the Death Army, needs to undergo training at the Azure Emperor Military Academy before they can officially become crew members or Death Army.
Zesi is the principal of this college, Bullet is the vice principal of this school.
Although Zesi is the principal of the school, it's really just a nominal position; the school is generally managed by Bullet.
Zesi has only been to this school a handful of times.
The arrival of Zesi and many high-ranking Azure Emperor Pirates caused a sensation at the Azure Emperor Military Academy.
Under Bullet's arrangement, all the seed crew members from the advanced training course appeared before Zesi.
It's the Azure Emperor!
The Azure Emperor has actually come in person!
Upon seeing Zesi's appearance, everyone present looked at Zesi with expressions of admiration.
They had witnessed the battle just a few days ago.
That divine strike still leaves everyone present with lingering fear.
This also made them worship Zesi even more.
The sea has always revered the strong.
That's why so many people are willing to follow a ruthless pirate captain.
Willing to be loyal to a pirate captain.
[First Mate Bullet!]
[Chief of the General Staff Spencer!]
[That's Shanks, the captain of the First Division. Even he's shown up.]
[ Second Division Captain Buggy!]
[And our former captain, Les of the Mink Tribe (his name after becoming a squad leader, as shown in the Easter Egg )]
[The high-ranking members of the pirate crew all appeared at the same time, does that mean it's about to begin?]
[Squad Leader Selection!]
When they saw so many high-ranking members of the pirate crew appear, they immediately realized that the long-awaited selection of squad leaders had begun.
"As you all probably know, our Azure Emperor Pirates are currently conducting a large-scale recruitment drive throughout the Azure Emperor Territory, including Wano Country, Zou Country, and the Fish-Man Kingdom. We are recruiting a total of 30,000 men, including the Fourth Division and Fifth Division which have already been established. We will also be establishing the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Division." Zesi said with a smile, looking at the expectant eyes of the crowd.
Upon hearing Zesi's words, many people below lit up.
Everyone present understood that they had been selected to train here in order to select the captains of the Fourth Division and Fifth Division.
But there are too many monks and not enough porridge.
There are only two squad leaders, and only the strongest among them are confident that they can seize this position.
The others felt their hopes were slim for either of the two positions.
At most, they can only strive for a Associate Officer rank, and then compete for the positions of captain and vice-captain when the Azure Emperor Pirates expand in the future.
They just didn't expect the opportunity to come so quickly.
The Azure Emperor Pirates recruited so many soldiers this time that they not only established the Fourth Fifth Division, but also the Sixth to Tenth Division.
This gave (Zhao Zhao's) group hope—the hope of becoming squad leaders.
"Furthermore, due to the expansion of the squads and the increase in personnel, in order to facilitate command, some positions will be added within each squad: three battalion commanders and nine company commanders. These people will be selected from among you," Zesi said.
Zesi only plans to select battalion commanders and company commanders.
As for the squad leaders and platoon leaders, they will be selected from the newly recruited members through training.
Moreover, the number of people here is only enough to select up to the Captain-level.
Zesi's words made everyone's eyes light up even more.
"Now, the selection of squad leaders begins. The first to be selected are the captains of the fourth Fifth Division."
"The Fourth and Fifth Division, along with the Third Division, are all high-ranking combat divisions of the pirate crew. Their responsibilities and missions are extremely important, so I will personally select them!" Zesi stepped forward and said.