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

But buying warships costs money.

The branch lacked achievements, so the application for funds could not be approved. As a result, "Kro" was arrested, and only then did the higher authorities approve the application to purchase warships.

The branch has money now!

This mission in cooperation with Branch 32 was led by Branch 153, so naturally, Branch 153's warships were used. Using new warships also gave Branch 153 face.

"Work hard, and this warship will be yours to use from now on."

"Yes, thank you, Colonel!"

"Kachcha~~"

The Den Den Mushi hung up.

Loya was still somewhat excited.

This is a brand new warship, specially designed for him. In his previous life, it would have been equivalent to the most advanced patrol ship.

It's like upgrading from a slingshot to a cannon.

After resting on the island for one night, Loya prepared to return home early the next morning. The captain of the 32nd branch had already arrived at the branch.

The Sirob couple, along with Kaya, came to see them off and prepared a rather nice gift.

Kaya happily handed the gift box, which was over a meter long, to Loya: "I haven't properly thanked you for what happened last time. This is a famous sword that my parents specially commissioned. It was made by a super skilled swordsmith."

"Thank you."

Loya did not refuse.

We're all family, no need to be so polite.

"A knife?"

Upon opening the gift box, one finds a brand-new longsword, approximately 1.2 meters in length, with a black scabbard adorned with a row of magatama patterns.

"what."

Loya was somewhat surprised.

In this world, magatama are not a common pattern, and this is the first time he has seen a swordsmith imprint such a pattern.

"Was it forged by the swordsmith of Shimotsuki Village?"

"Ah, how did you know?"

Kaya's eyes widened in surprise, not expecting that Loya could guess the origin of the knife: "That person does live in Frostmoon Village and is a friend of my father. It is said that he received help from my father in the past."

I will visit him if I have the chance.

Loya smiled as he closed the gift box, a feeling of emotion welling up inside him.

Whether it's personal strength, status, or money, as long as one of these continuously improves, the people and environment you come into contact with will also improve.

When he was a marine, he didn't receive this kind of attention.

"I still have tasks to complete, so I'll head back now. I'll come see you again when I have time."

Patting the little girl's head, Loya jumped onto the new warship.

"Return!"

The two warships, one after the other, quickly sailed into the sea.

On the other side, Branch 153.

Colonel's office.

A girl with short, orange-red hair, wearing a cloak of justice, saluted with great flair: "Lieutenant Iska of Branch 32 reporting for duty!"

"Hello, Lieutenant Iska."

Colonel Rhodes smiled and nodded, looking at the girl in front of him.

He looked about the same age as Loya, with sharp eyes and a strong presence. He probably wasn't the kind of person who got ahead through connections.

"Nail Hand"

Rhodes looked through the information about the girl provided by Branch 32. Her nickname was "Nail Hand," and she had superb swordsmanship.

Very impressive!

"Colonel Rhodes."

Iska skipped the pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Excuse me, where is my partner?"

"Lieutenant Loya is on a mission and won't be back until around noon."

Rod calculated the time and figured that if he didn't rush from Xirob Village, he could probably get back to the branch before noon.

"Ok, I see."

Iska nodded in understanding. It was normal to have a mission to complete, and there was no rush. She also had some other things she wanted to do.

"May I visit the branch office?"

"of course can."

Colonel Rhodes narrowed his eyes.

The one who comes is not kind.

There is competition between the branches. It's normal for other branches to have some thoughts about the fact that Branch 153 has made a big splash this time.

"Come with me."

Colonel Rhodes led Iska on a brief tour of the branch before, at Iska's request, they arrived at the branch's training grounds.

Marines from the branch are undergoing physical training.

"Is that all there is to it?"

Iska observed silently, a hint of disdain creeping into her eyes.

It wasn't that she looked down on Branch 153, but rather that what she saw along the way, whether it was the overall atmosphere of the branch or the training enthusiasm of the marines, was far inferior to that of Branch 32.

The strength and weakness are obvious at a glance.

In fact, she was quite dissatisfied with Loya during this mission because, in her opinion, only the stronger person was qualified to be the commander.

A fighting spirit rose in Iska's eyes.

"Colonel Rhodes, I want to challenge the soldiers of Branch 153!"

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Rod frowned.

It's normal for branches to compete with each other, and there's no reason to refuse. Besides, the other side probably wants to establish its authority, and its goal is naturally to take the lead in the following actions.

I couldn't refuse, after all, the other party was only a branch lieutenant, and it was on our home turf, which was a matter of face for the 153rd branch.

But the problem is, he lacks confidence.

Unless he takes action himself, the other marines in the branch might not be a match for the girl, but he is the base commander, and it's not right for the big to bully the small.

Rhodes summoned Monca.

"Lieutenant Monka, why don't you spar with Lieutenant Iska!"

Go for it!

Chapter 34 The Invincible Monka Has Fallen

Training ground of the 153rd branch.

The marines were stunned, unable to believe what they were seeing.

"The invincible Monka has fallen!"

In just ten minutes, the ace fighter of the 153rd branch, Lieutenant Morgan, whom all the marines trusted, was defeated head-on.

The defeat was inevitable.

The one who defeated Morgan was not a tall and mighty strongman, nor a famous pirate, nor a well-known marine, but merely a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl.

So strong!

"Power alone is not enough."

Iska flicked her sword, a playful smile spreading across her face.

The opponent is very strong, especially in terms of strength, which can easily split the ground, but that's all; it's far from enough to defeat her.

Well, it's a remote branch after all. Defeating Kro was probably just luck, so she shouldn't have too high expectations.

Iska, carrying her longsword, smiled at Colonel Rhodes: "Colonel Rhodes, are there any other formidable opponents?"

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Colonel Rhodes looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

Seemingly mysterious and unpredictable, but in reality, he is full of sighs and lamentations.

Even Morgan was no match for the girl, let alone the other marines.