In the Chief Instructor's office, Zephyr also learned about Uchiha Chiga's results. He looked at the numbers displayed on the table and then up at the soldier who delivered the documents, clearly thinking, "Are you kidding me?"
The soldier gulped, reiterating that he was serious.
Only then did Zephyr reluctantly accept the news.
"I understand, you may leave." Waving the soldier out, Zephyr rubbed his temples, recalling the information on the document.
A Marine recruit, 16 years old, Uchiha Chiga, no Devil Fruit ability, Douriki value 7200. All this information combined momentarily left Zephyr a bit dazed.
This is the "talented" new recruit Sengoku told me about? You call this "talented"? This is a monster, for crying out loud!
Zephyr felt that Sengoku must be trying to mess with him. Ever since his wife and child were killed by pirates, the quality of new recruits in recent years had been mediocre, and Zephyr had already considered retiring from the Marines. Sengoku, upon learning this, naturally tried his best to dissuade him, and Zephyr, knowing the Marines were indeed going through a difficult time, temporarily put that thought aside.
That mischievous fellow! Zephyr fiercely cursed Sengoku in his mind.
To be honest, Sengoku was wronged. Heaven knows he just wanted Zephyr to know about this person and to properly guide Chiga in the training camp so as not to waste his talent.
He was also afraid that if he spoke too directly, it would seem like he was pulling strings, so he put it more subtly. Who knew Chiga would be such a freak!?
"I didn't expect such a talented newcomer to appear after Sakazuki and the other two graduated. It seems there's still hope for the future of the Marines."
Looking at Chiga's photo on the document, Zephyr decided to focus on teaching this Uchiha Chiga in the training camp. He absolutely couldn't let his talent go to waste, especially his character. There must not be a second Borsalino!
Thinking this, Zephyr immediately got up and headed to the training camp, ready to see this monstrous newcomer named Uchiha Chiga.
At this moment, Chiga had already entered the Marine Headquarters Elite Training Camp with the top admission score, unaware that he had been targeted by a purple-haired old man.
He was currently being discussed by a group of new recruits on the road.
"Look, that's Uchiha Chiga, the monster with a Douriki value of 7200!"
"What peculiar eyes, is he from a unique race?"
"Stop daydreaming, look at the beauty next to him, then look at yourself. Do you think he'd even look at you?"
All sorts of comments reached Chiga's ears. Chiga shook his head helplessly. Whether in the world of Naruto or One Piece, atmosphere makers and infatuated people were always everywhere.
"What's wrong? You're so popular and admired, yet you have that expression. You must be feeling all high and mighty inside, you tsundere, outwardly cool but inwardly passionate guy."
It was Gion speaking. She had followed Chiga in, claiming to see him off to his final stop, definitely not to prevent some horny young girls from eating Chiga up. Nope, definitely not.
"Alright, stop teasing me. It was you who made me stand out this time. Now I can't even keep a low profile."
"A true gem will always shine. Talent cannot be hidden. Stop complaining."
As they talked, the two arrived at the training camp dormitory. Gion stopped.
"I'll see you off here. I have to go now. We won't be seeing each other for a while, so don't miss me too much, little brother Chiga~"
"Alright, alright, it's not like we'll never see each other again. When I get out, we'll have a good meal together."
Suddenly, Gion's expression changed, and she said fiercely,
"Did you forget something?"
"Huh?" Chiga looked puzzled.
"Where did you pinch during the test?"
"Uh…" Chiga was a bit embarrassed. At that moment, he had acted on impulse, and it was indeed a bit out of line.
Pfft, seeing Chiga standing there awkwardly, like a dazed goose, Gion covered her mouth and laughed.
"Alright, look how scared you are. I wouldn't do anything to you." After saying that, she even reached out and pinched Chiga's face.
Chiga didn't react in time and was caught by Gion. He quickly dodged to the side, causing Gion to burst into laughter again.
"You're such a child. I thought you wouldn't care about such things." Gion stopped laughing and composed herself. Just like during the test, she straightened Chiga's clothes. This time, Chiga didn't say anything. He knew that Gion mostly wanted to face the upcoming separation with a happy demeanor.
"When you graduate from the training camp, if you can become a Rear Admiral, how about I agree to one condition of yours?" Gion suddenly said.
Chiga looked at Gion quietly, everything unspoken.
"Haha, that's almost impossible, right, Chiga?" As if talking to herself, Gion stopped adjusting Chiga's clothes.
Chiga stepped forward and hugged Gion, whispering in her ear,
"Is that all? There's no challenge at all."
Gion's face flushed, and she hastily pushed Chiga away, leaving with a "Stop bragging!" as if fleeing.
Chiga watched Gion's retreating figure, a smile playing on his lips.
"Then just you wait, Gi-on-nee-san."