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

Ha, it's like he's bullying someone.

"Thank you."

Loya smiled and nodded, and without any hesitation, he picked up the tongs and started shoveling meat into the plate. His appetite was now at least five times that of an ordinary marine, and he got hungry very quickly.

After getting his food, Loya noticed that the seats were almost all full.

We'll have to share a table.

Linus happened to be sitting not far away. Noticing Loya's gaze, he shuddered and instinctively stood up to give up his seat.

Those helpless eyes were especially pitiful.

"no, I'm fine."

Loya quickly waved his hand, picked up the plate, and sat down opposite Linus, saying with a smile, "Senior Linus, please sit down, I'll share a table with you."

"Ah, uh, okay."

Linus hesitated for a while, then sat down cautiously like a timid wife. After a long pause, he finally whispered, "Brother Loya, just call me Linus."

"That's great, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Loya didn't like calling anyone "senior." They were all just ordinary soldiers; there was no need to distinguish between seniors and juniors. Whoever was more capable was the senior.

Have a meal!

The world is vast, but being well-fed is the most important thing!

Loya activated his "dry rice mode," and the food on the plate disappeared at a visible speed, which even Linus found somewhat horrifying.

How can she eat even more than him!

Seeing that the plate was almost empty, Linus swallowed hard and suggested, "Brother Loya, shall I get you another plate of meat?"

"Okay, thank you!"

Would you like some juice?

"drink!"

After eating and drinking his fill, Loya let out a satisfied burp and even found the enthusiastic Linus much more agreeable.

"Linus, are there any other Marines who are skilled in swordsmanship and physical combat?"

"I'm afraid not."

Linus shook his head decisively.

The branch is only so big, and the stronger veterans are about the same strength as him, and they've all been beaten up by Loya.

No.

Loya was somewhat disappointed.

Real combat is the best way to improve. Within the "world," he would fight dozens of times every day until he could no longer get up.

This allowed his combat skills to improve rapidly.

But the Marine's skill level is limited, and he hasn't had an opponent who can put pressure on him for several days. What's the point of a crushing victory?

Unfortunately, the opponents simulated in "The World" do not improve.

Linus hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Loya, right now in the branch, only Sergeant Morgan and Colonel Rhodes might be your match."

"I really want to fight them."

Loya was very distressed.

The junior officers in the branch are mostly promoted through seniority, and their actual strength is not necessarily much stronger than that of the elite marines fighting on the front lines.

Monka is an exception.

Looking at the entire branch, only Colonel Rhodes could suppress Monka, but Monka didn't seem to be the type to be his sparring partner, and they rarely met on weekdays.

Find an opportunity to create a chance encounter?

Suddenly, the surroundings became quiet.

Loya looked up and saw that Monka, whom he had been longing for, had appeared in the restaurant and walked straight up to him with a very serious expression.

The people at Loya's table immediately stood up at attention.

Monka said coldly, "Recruit Loya and Finbuddy, you two get ready. You'll be setting sail with the warship tomorrow morning!"

"Yes!"

Loya responded loudly, overjoyed.

We can go out to sea now!

Seemingly just to convey this urgent summons order, Monka turned to leave after speaking, but Loya quickly stopped him.

"Wait a moment, Sergeant Monka!"

"What's the matter?"

Monka frowned.

Loya took a deep breath, his eyes blazing.

"I want to challenge you!"

In an instant, the restaurant fell silent. The marines all raised their hands in unison, their tongues twitching with shock.

This kid's got a death wish!

Monca stared at Loya, and after confirming that Loya was not joking, he nodded slightly, a rare smile appearing on his face.

"To the training ground!"

Chapter 15 The Collapse of Love

Early morning at the port of Shells.

The 153rd branch of the warship set sail.

Loya stood on the edge of the deck, looking at the boundless sea, his heart surging with emotion. This was his first time at sea since he came into this world.

Unfortunately, the mop and bucket at my feet were a bit of an eyesore.

"Loya, it's time to get to work!"

"coming!"

Loya picked up a mop and bucket and started cleaning the deck with Finbuddy.

The branch warship is a small to medium-sized warship, not much larger than the Merry, and can carry a maximum of one hundred people.

Since this voyage was not a combat mission, the number of troops deployed was even smaller, so everyone had to take on more work. Those who had the shortest enlistment time were assigned a lot of miscellaneous tasks.

Loya didn't mind.

It's much more interesting to go out to sea and broaden one's horizons than to stay at the branch office standing guard.

After finishing their work, the two skillfully found a secluded corner to take a break.

Finbuddy chuckled, nudged Loya with his elbow, and asked with great curiosity, "How did the match with Sergeant Monka go last night?"

"you still need to ask?"

Loya rolled his eyes in frustration.

What else can we do? Completely crush them!

Monka just stood there, letting him do as he pleased.

As a result, he threw a full-force punch, but Monka stood still without blinking. His powerful muscles were harder than rock, and the impact made Monka's arm go numb.

Failed to penetrate enemy armor!

Knowing that brute force wouldn't work, he dodged and weaved like a monkey for a long time, searching for Monka's weaknesses and flaws, intending to use a finishing move like "Monkey Steals the Peach" or "Thousand Years of Death," only to be knocked unconscious by Monka with a single slap.

The other party is just a panel monster!

At this stage, he is not qualified to challenge Monga, but when he can truly defeat Monga, he will have the means to make a living in the East China Sea.

Loya perked up and shifted his attention to the upcoming task, asking, "Digo, do you know where we're going?"

"Judging from the course, we should be heading towards Xiluobu Village!"

After observing the sun for a while, Finnbdi quickly came to a conclusion.

Xiluobu Village is located on an island southeast of the 153rd branch. It is a peaceful little village, but its only special feature is that it is home to a well-known wealthy man from the East China Sea.

The Sirob family.

The name of Xiluobu Village comes from the surname of a wealthy family. It can be said that the family established Xiluobu Village, and the fields and industries on the island basically belong to them.

In other words, super landowners.

Furthermore, the Sirob family also operates a large shipyard capable of independently building medium to large three-masted sailing ships, enjoying a high reputation throughout the East China Sea.

Fenbdi looked on with envy. His family was considered wealthy, but compared to the truly rich, they weren't even worthy of carrying shoes.

"Xiluobu Village, the Richest Man."