One Piece: Trying 200 times harder, but being too overbearing.

Others are even less likely to succeed.

As for Smoker, well, that guy is lucky if he doesn't go against him, how could he possibly do a peaceful job?

Aside from these three, Tashigi is the only one in Loguetown worth nurturing, but the girl is also a natural airhead who is difficult to entrust with important tasks.

Oh, right, there's also the heavyweight idiot Bartolomeo, plus the super directionally challenged Zoro who often gets lost and can't find his way home.

As Loya thought about it, he felt a pang of sadness.

He's supposed to be the base commander of Loguetown, so how come he has a bunch of scoundrels under his command, not a single one reliable?

Loya gripped the girl with glasses by the shoulders, feeling a surge of admiration. This girl had good taste; she knew that following him would lead to a bright future.

"Then why aren't you going to the main training camp?"

"I have no interest in becoming stronger, and I know my limits."

Lu Yun smiled and shook her head.

As a semi-researcher, she had a very accurate understanding of herself. No matter how much she cultivated, she could at most become a brigadier general in the headquarters. If she added some high-tech weapons, her combat power could be improved a little more.

But that’s about it.

Instead of diligently practicing spiritual cultivation, it's better to spend your time and energy on things that interest you; at the very least, you'll feel much happier.

Lu Yun took out a gift box, barely bigger than the palm of her hand, and handed it to Luo Ya with a smile: "Oh, right, this is a gift for you!"

"This is."

Loya opened the gift box with a puzzled look, and his eyes nearly popped out when he saw the metal sword hilt that he had been longing for.

Holy crap, a lightsaber!

"Snapped!"

Loya closed the gift box, his gaze towards the girl with glasses changing: "Lu Yun, I will protect you for the rest of my life!"

"whee."

Lu Yun was a little smug, and reminded Luo Ya with a smile, "Don't use this outdoors, it will attract flying insects."

"rest assured!"

Loya was reluctant to use it casually; this thing was meant to be treasured and only shown to very trusted friends.

As time passed, more and more people gathered at the port.

Dor also came to see Loya off.

There was no sadness of parting; both of them knew in their hearts that they would meet again someday, and neither of them were children.

Set sail and set sail!

"Goodbye!"

On the deck of the warship, the officers waved excitedly to the crowd in the harbor, and they were all in tears.

Several days later, at the port of Rogge.

Upon receiving news of Loya's return, all the marines in Loguetown, except for Smoker, arrived at the port early to wait. The huge procession startled the locals, who thought some important figure had arrived.

The warship docked.

Loya disembarked with the girl with glasses, and all the officers on the warship crowded around the deck, waving to Loya.

"Farewell, black-haired brother!"

"You must visit our 12th branch when you have time!"

"And our 38th branch!"

"There are still 61 branches."

The officers reported their base numbers, which included almost all the branches in the East China Sea, and their enthusiastic manner made Luo Ya the leader.

"Eh?"

The marines in Loguetown were dumbfounded.

The officers on the warships were all big shots in the East China Sea, with the lowest rank being major. Many of them were branch base leaders, as well as the second or third leaders of each branch.

Why are these important figures so enthusiastic towards Colonel Loya? Did Colonel Loya do something extraordinary?

The marines straightened their backs and greeted them loudly.

"Colonel Loya, welcome back!"

"Ah."

Loya smiled and nodded.

Looking at the familiar town of Rogue, I felt much more at ease.

"Let's go back."

"Yes!"

The marines followed Loya back to base.

A moment later, in the base commander's office.

"Yo, Smoker."

Loya greeted him with a smile, "You're sitting in my seat."

"Hmph, you're finally back."

Smoker gave a smug hum.

During the months Loya was away, he served as the acting base commander and naturally occupied Loya's office.

This room offers the best view, allowing you to observe the situation within the base and overlook the entire town of Rogue.

The two sat on opposite sides of the sofa and started playing Connect Four. It seemed like they were having fun, but in reality, their auras were already locked in a fierce confrontation.

Smoker admired Loya's style of doing things, but that didn't mean he was willing to be Loya's subordinate; it wasn't just a matter of not wanting to follow orders.

Who wants to be a subordinate of someone weaker than themselves?

How could a mere branch colonel from the East China Sea possibly be a match for him, an elite officer from headquarters? If it weren't for the fact that Luo Ya's actions suited his tastes, he would have already flipped the table.

Smoker, holding a white piece, asked seemingly casually.

How is the training camp going?

"Not bad, first place."

The atmosphere instantly became much more tense.

Smoker slowly raised his head and stared at Loya.

"You defeated the peacock?"

"Yeah, I gave her a beating."

Loya calmly placed his piece.

Smoker stared at Loya, making sure Loya wasn't deceiving him, but he still couldn't quite believe that the peacock would lose.

That girl is quite strong!

What is your current level of Dao power?

"I haven't tested it in the last two weeks, but it should be around 900."

Loya estimated the numbers. After being trained by Teacher Zefa for half a month, his strength had not improved much, but the details had improved significantly.

For example, he used to consume 10 stamina points to use Tempest Kick once, but now he only needs 7 stamina points to achieve the same power.

"Crack!"

The chess piece was crushed!

900 Dao Power!

Smoker's eyes were filled with disbelief.

How can it be!

When he first arrived in Loguetown, he carefully observed Loya's cultivation. At that time, Loya's power level was at most around 300.

In just three months, this guy has become more than ten times stronger!

"Oh, right."

Loya looked up, shrugged helplessly, and added, "Teacher Zephyr insisted on taking me as his apprentice, saying he wanted to train me to become the next Marine Admiral. I had no choice but to agree."

"."

Smoker suddenly stood up, veins bulging on his forehead.

This guy is way too arrogant!

"Colonel Loya, fight me!"

"sure."

Loya stood up and lazily stretched.