The training plaza fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone stared intently at Tashigi.
Zephyr couldn't contain himself any longer and urgently asked, " Tashigi, what did you just say?"
"You're saying that guy made over a hundred people Awakening their Haki? That's not a funny joke."
Having served as the chief instructor of new recruits for decades, Zephyr has accumulated a wealth of experience.
The difficulty of Awakening's Haki is very clear to them.
Thanks to his dedicated research, it's already quite impressive that the Marine Headquarters has managed to Awakening one or two hundred Haki users within a year.
Tashigi called out more than a hundred people, which was equivalent to his entire year's revenue.
"Ze... Zephyr- sensei, I'm really not joking. This matter has already been the talk of the town within the headquarters."
Tashigi stammered as she explained.
"I've heard that Fleet Admiral Sengoku has already given orders, in order to avoid internal strife within the Navy, to have Vice Admiral Tsuru compile a list of those currently honing their Ki, awaiting Admiral Bai Yu's assistance in Awakening their Haki."
"I've also heard that Admiral Bai Yu can increase the success rate of Awakening Haki by fifty percent..."
50 percent?
A collective gasp filled the arena.
Not to mention Ain and Binz, the two most valued genius disciples of Zephyr.
Even Zephyr was a little confused.
He devoted most of his life to How Haki Is Tempered ".
It simply increases the success rate of Awakening Haki by five to ten percent.
Suddenly, a little brat appears, possessing a 50% chance of increasing the Awakening of Haki.
This means that, barring extremely bad luck, those who have Awakening are almost guaranteed to succeed in their Awakening.
"Phew~"
Zephyr let out a deep breath and quickly took out Den Den Mushi, intending to dial Sengoku's number.
He no longer cares about the new recruit assessment; he just wants to confirm as soon as possible whether this is true.
" Zephyr, don't bother asking about Sengoku. I'm here to have you compile a list of new recruits and send it to Bai Yu."
Suddenly, a crane appeared in the distance.
"This is indeed hard to believe, but Sengoku said it's a rare opportunity to enhance the overall strength of the Marine Headquarters."
"If these new recruits can quickly Awakening their Haki and set their sights on the high seas, they'll have a head start."
"I've just finished counting, and there are a total of 203 people who have successfully Awakening their Haki. Among them, all of Bai Yu's direct subordinates Awakening Two Types of Haki."
"As the chief instructor of the Navy, you should know very well what this really means, right?"
Zephyr's face turned ashen. He clenched his fists and strode quickly out of the training camp.
He was eager to know how this inexperienced kid had managed to snatch away his honor as the head instructor of new recruits in an instant.
"No need to go. That brat has already set sail to carry out the mission entrusted to him by the Five Elders. It will probably take him eight to ten days."
He shook his head to stop Zephyr, and handed over the documents in his hand.
"You should count the number of people first. I'll let you know when he gets back."
" Zephyr, we're not young anymore. Sometimes we can't help but admit we're getting old."
Even that arrogant Golden Lion was abandoned by the times; we should also learn to accept new things.
Zephyr fell silent.
Watching the crane turn and leave, he was speechless for a moment.
He never imagined that a mere parachuted-in Marine Admiral would threaten even his position as chief instructor.
Am I really getting old?
Three days later, the first half of the Grand Line.
A warship cuts through the waves in the waters off Alabasta.
Besides the flag representing naval justice, there is also a blood-red flag on the ship.
There's also an abstract ghost face on top.
War Demon Bai Yu!
This is the reputation of the Fourth Admiral that has already spread across the seas.
This flag was also specially hung on the ship to distinguish the Admiral's status.
" Admiral Bai Yu, I've seen the branch headquarters that's been established in the Rainbase, but it looks a bit dilapidated."
Carina peered out from inside the watchtower, but still held the Super-Modified 98K in her hand.
Since Awakening her Two Types of Haki in the modified training room, Carina has never let go of the sniper rifle in her hand.
According to her, as an excellent sniper, the gun is the only weapon she can keep.
Is it dilapidated?
Bai Yu muttered to himself, pondering how he could Yamato and fairly fight Crocodile was hiding in the Alabasta Kingdom.
This allowed his Main Body Template to break through to 35%.
"Boom boom boom!"
A loud explosion was heard from the shore.
Bai Yu raised an eyebrow, Observation Haki surged forth like a tidal wave.
"I didn't expect to run into an old acquaintance so soon."
"I'll go take a look first; you guys moor the boat."
With a swift movement, Bai Yu rushed out.
The shore, a kilometer away from the gate of the Marine Branch 135.
Two figures stumbled and fled as fast as they could.
Behind them were two figures, a man and a woman, both wearing amused smiles.
Watching the figure run away again, the sleazy-looking man in brown clothes with an afro simply picked his nose and flicked it away casually.
Princess Vivi, watch out!
The burly man running ahead tackled the girl with light blue hair to the ground.
Two black boogers landed on the sand and exploded instantly.
Boom!
The two figures were thrown to the ground.
The massive impact also stirred up billowing dust.
However, two disheveled figures quickly emerged from the sandstorm.
He had only taken a few steps when he collapsed to the ground again.
" Princess Vivi, you should abandon me and run away quickly! The Marine Branch is just ahead. Only by reaching there will you have any hope of survival. They are all Devil Fruit User; ordinary people are no match for them!"
A man with light yellow curly hair, shaped like a trumpet, hurriedly offered his advice.
"Remember this: if they manage to steal the Heavenly Tribute again, Alabasta will receive even less protection from the World Government and the Marine Headquarters."
"Your Highness, you are now our kingdom's only hope; we absolutely cannot afford to lose you!"
Six months ago, in order to find the root cause of the crisis in the Alabasta Kingdom, Igaram agreed to Vivi's capricious request and infiltrated Baroque Works.
They were just infiltrating the inner circle and discovering the person behind the scenes.
But they discovered that the Baroque Works were eyeing the Heavenly Tribute.
This immediately made Vivi lose her composure.
"No, Igaram, I won't abandon you. If I hadn't been so impatient, I wouldn't have revealed my weakness. If we're going to leave, we'll leave together!"
Vivi's face turned pale instantly. She glanced at the dilapidated branch office not far away and gritted her teeth.
However, that one glance left her frozen in place.