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

The girl's swordsmanship was sharp and her movements were extremely agile. Throughout the entire battle, Monka couldn't even touch the hem of her clothes. He couldn't have done any better in her place.

Loya?

That kid can't even beat Monka.

It's really tough being humiliated by marines from other branches.

However, there was no way around it. Compared to the geographically remote 153rd branch, the island where the 32nd branch was located was in the central East China Sea, and its resources were far superior to those of the 153rd branch.

If it weren't for the outstanding results in defeating "Kuro," the 32nd branch probably wouldn't have paid any attention to the 153rd branch, let alone cooperated in defeating the pirates.

He had known for a long time that the gap between branches was greater than that between a person and a dog.

Just as Rod was at his wit's end, a commotion broke out at the branch office entrance.

"Lieutenant Loya is back!"

The marines automatically made way for Loya, watching him arrive, each of them looking somewhat resentful.

Even the invincible Monca has fallen. Even if Lieutenant Loya returns, he probably won't be a match for that woman.

"Yo, what's going on?"

Loya was completely bewildered. He had just returned to find everyone gathered at the training ground. Had something major happened?

Wow, so many unfamiliar faces.

Loya looked at Iska, his eyes lighting up.

After joining the Navy, this was the first time he had seen a female Marine, and she was quite beautiful, with a kind of heroic beauty.

Her short, orange-red hair looked very capable, and the fitted uniform made her waist look incredibly slender, as if you could pinch it with one hand. She was also wearing stylish super short shorts!

Wow, those legs are really beautiful.

32nd branch?

Iska looked at Loya, a dangerous glint in her eyes.

"You're Lieutenant Loya?"

"Yes."

Loya nodded readily.

"Qiang!"

The tip of the sword appeared before my eyes.

Loya's pupils shifted downwards, his gaze narrowing slightly as he looked at the sword blade so close to him.

The girl's sword is a rare Western-style sword with a slender blade and a light weight, making it suitable for a thrusting-based fighting style. It also requires a high level of skill from the user, otherwise it is easy to break in battle.

Skill and speed type.

"I am Second Lieutenant Iska of the 32nd Division."

After a brief, intimidating gesture, Iska sheathed his rapier and challenged, "Lieutenant Loya, let's duel. Whoever wins gets to do the rest of the mission, how about it?"

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Loya narrowed his eyes slightly, not in a hurry to answer.

It turned out to be the case.

They wanted to compete with him for command.

Few warriors with real strength are not competitive, and he was no exception. After all, the Navy is a military organization, and a mild-mannered personality is not suitable for dealing with brutal pirates.

Moreover, a commander bears the responsibility for the safety of his subordinates; a foolish decision could ruin everyone.

No marine would entrust their life to someone they don't trust!

Loya looked at Colonel Rhodes.

Colonel Rhodes shook his head almost imperceptibly, signaling Loya not to act rashly, while glancing to the side.

Loya glanced over and saw Lieutenant Monca being helped up. He paused for a moment, then quickly realized what had happened.

The invincible Morgan has fallen!

No wonder the atmosphere was so strange.

"it is good!"

To the surprise of all the marines, Loya readily agreed.

"But if I win, you must obey all my orders unconditionally during the mission, okay?"

"no problem."

Iska snorted coldly.

She can't possibly lose!

"Then there's no problem, come on."

Loya walked toward the center of the training field.

A month has passed since the battle to defeat Kro, and he has not slacked off during this month.

Because he knows better than anyone that in this terrible world, power and status are insignificant; if you want to live a fulfilling life, strength is the greatest asset.

He can defeat Monka now!

"Qiang!"

Blade drawn!

Loya held the new knife horizontally before him, its gleaming blade reflecting his face, his dark pupils filled only with a burning desire for victory.

"Let's begin, Lieutenant Iska!"

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Iska stared intently at Loya, suddenly feeling an indescribable pressure, a feeling she had never experienced even when facing the branch's officers.

The other guy is much stronger than that big oaf!

"Damn it, how dare they underestimate me!"

Seeing Loya standing motionless, waiting for her to make a move, Iska took a deep breath, suddenly exerted force with her legs, and sprinted forward like an arrow released from a bow!

When the distance between the two closed to three meters, the sword was thrust out with all its might!

"Pull out the rain!"

In an instant, the slender rapier thrust out more than a dozen times, the tip of the sword reflected in Loya's eyes like scattered raindrops hitting his face!

fast!

But it's not fast enough!

Loya's pupils contracted.

"I see!"

The long nights and countless encounters with Kro's silent steps gradually sharpened his eyesight to match the high-speed movement that deceived his vision.

The thrusting trajectory of a Western sword is as clear as if it were slowed down. It seems to be thrusting at the same time, but in fact, the speed is different and there is a traceable pattern.

Swing the knife!

"Clang Clang Clang Clang Clang!!!"

The sharp longsword flashed rapidly in front of him, forming an invisible barrier that blocked all the rapid thrusts. The sound of the blades clashing was continuous.

Blocked!

The 32 marines who followed Iska were horrified; it was the first time they had ever seen Lieutenant Iska's swordsmanship blocked head-on.

Colonel Rhodes and the marines of the 153rd Division were equally stunned and speechless. Having known Loya very well, their emotions at this moment could not be described as merely shock.

Lieutenant Loya has gotten stronger yet again!

Just how fast has he improved?!

"This guy!"

With all attacks blocked, Iska realized something was wrong and quickly jumped back to create distance. Then, she sprinted around Loya and glided behind him.

Without pausing for a moment, he leaned forward dramatically, almost touching the ground, while simultaneously pressing his left hand on the ground and exerting force with both feet.

Sprint!

Thrust!

"Rain of Light and Flash!"

He transformed into a beam of sword light, thrusting with all his might at the strongest and fastest speed, easily piercing even rocks!

As Loya drew ever closer, so close that it was impossible for him to dodge the attack, a thought arose in Iska's mind.

Won!

"Oh!"

The sword tip pierced the air, and the resulting airflow stirred up a large amount of smoke and dust.