Although Zephyr did not fully understand the feelings, what was happening looked quite decent, but he caught the last phrase clearly. This little sneak, almost at his last breath, gave Sato the opportunity to save face and not embarrass himself in front of everyone. However, such behavior had already turned the instructor against him. Although it had little effect on his grades, it was clear that the academy would constantly put spokes in his wheels for the next two years.
Thinking about himself at that moment, Zephyr regretted not intervening earlier! If it weren't for the instructor's bad character reference when he graduated, he could now be a vice admiral, and not still a rear admiral after so many years.
- Okay, that's enough! If you keep fighting like this, it'll drag on until nightfall. Next... - The instructor conducting the assessment couldn't stand it anymore, seeing that the two were ready to fight for another three hundred rounds. Receiving a sign from Zephyr, he stood up with a displeased look to stop this boring and drawn-out confrontation.
Although they couldn't see Leonardo's exaggerated performance, the test was really tiring. It might have been interesting at first, but every time the boy barely avoided Sato's attacks, it seemed like he was about to be knocked out. However, every time, the little rascal miraculously managed to slip away. After watching it for a long time, the eyes just got tired...
- Phew... Phew! The instructor admits... admits... - After the stop, Leonardo was breathing heavily, looked as if he had been squeezed to the limit, and, wiping non-existent sweat from his forehead, he turned with difficulty to Captain Sato, who had fought him in this "fair fight".
"Hahaha, student, you're a good boy. At your age, fighting me for so long is already an achievement," Sato said, perhaps because he had been put in an awkward position many times before. Leonardo, despite his attempts, continued to hold on, which only increased the captain's respect for the guy.
"Oh, come on, the instructor is too kind..." Modestly waving his hand, Leonardo left the arena, making room for the next participant.
If he continued, he simply wouldn't be able to play his role anymore. Frankly, it's so tiring to play!
- ... - Zephyr and his assistant exchanged disapproving glances.
Zephyr's assistant especially looked at Leonardo with admiration as he left, as if he were a strong and cunning man. It was their first meeting, and after just one fight, Sato was almost ready to bow to him. It was too masterful.
That's how you should live! If you can play, then play. Like Vice Admiral Garp, for example - he's not an admiral, but he's known throughout the entire Marine Fort more than Admiral Sengoku. Although he's clearly worthy of the rank of admiral, he constantly refuses promotion, which is a violation of military order, but no one can blame him for it. That's strength.
But if strength is not enough, it is better to be a good person. Generally, reputation is important in the Navy, and it can help you get a decent position. There are several old vice admirals in the headquarters now, who are already preparing to retire. It is an exaggeration to say that they can fight, but they still hold their positions. Why? Because they have a good reputation. There are a limited number of vice admiral positions in the headquarters, as well as admirals. Even if another strong fighter appears, the world government will not create an additional position. There is only one admiral now, and there are already too many vice admirals. Unless someone retires or dies, it will be difficult to find a place for rear admirals, even with achievements.
Zephyr's assistant thought that many of the vice admirals were getting on in years and would likely be gone in a couple of years. He decided that he would visit Vice Admiral Curry in a few days...
Zephyr's assistant continued to make plans when Leonardo left, and the future admiral of the Marine, Kuzan, appeared on the scene. He was already known as the little monster that Garp had spread rumors about throughout the Marineford.
And Kuzan didn't want Garp's big mouth to spread his fame any further. Logia is really scary, especially when an opponent like Sato doesn't know Haki
It goes without saying that such a person who was in the club should be very good at being a good person. You will give someone a chance as soon as you introduce yourself and you will not humiliate them in front of others. This approach is usually typical for those sophomores who are full of enthusiasm. Yes, that's right.
"I wasn't at the bottom, I joined the club and followed the boss," Kuzan said, sitting next to Leonardo with his head in his hands. He seemed to be thinking about something. At first, he was indeed "invited" by Garp to join the Marines. When he arrived at Marineford, his name was already on everyone's lips. Garp was promoting him as much as he could. Wasn't fame what he dreamed of? It seemed there was no difference between making it in the Marines and in high society. The only regret was that Boss Garp didn't have a daughter.
"Then when did you eat the Devil Fruit? I guess you developed it so well that you can spray birds now," Leonardo said with a smile, nodding his head. In a new village like the Four Seas, not to mention Logia, even a lowly Zoan can become a boss in any corner of the mountain. People like Kuzan, even in a big city, become big bosses who rule the underworld. Starting from the position of the second person in the hierarchy does not seem strange.
In his past life, Leonardo thought that the three Marine admirals' Devil Fruits were given out by the organization itself while watching anime. After all, only large powers like the Marines and the World Government can find rare Devil Fruits like Logia. Winning the lottery is still a rare event considering that there are very few Devil Fruits in the sea. He's been asking Old Man Curry for help finding a powerful Devil Fruit for years, but the Marine headquarters only found two useless Devil Fruits. The Celestial Dragons may have something worthwhile, but getting a Devil Fruit from them is nearly impossible. The Celestial Dragons in this world are people who don't care about money.
But now, things seem different. Leonardo doesn't know how Sakazuki and Borsalino got their Devil Fruits, but this future Kuzan seems to have brought his fruit with him when he joined the army.
[Thanks for the reward, Dad, and for the monthly pass!]