Pirate King: I'm determined to be the King of Sons-in-Law!

Chapter 46 Garp Returns Home

As time went on, the warships got closer and closer to Branch 153.

"Where is Lieutenant Loya?"

"The lieutenant is in the training room."

When Finbdy came out of the training room, he could see through the window that Lieutenant Loya was pushing the huge barbell again and again, sweat dripping onto the ground and even forming puddles.

"One ton!"

Looking at the weight of the barbell plates, Fombardy swallowed hard, but his surprise was only just beginning.

"It's that kid!"

Pirate hunter Zoro also lifts a barbell of the same weight, and his training intensity is in no way inferior to that of Lieutenant Loa.

Are these two monsters?

After training for an unknown amount of time, the two finally stopped lifting the barbell, drank a large glass of water, and then sat down cross-legged at the same time.

"Um?"

Is this meditation?

It took only one minute for it to go from motion to stillness.

Finnbudy couldn't understand it.

But as they watched their violently pounding chests gradually calm down, their breathing become steady, and their expressions become more and more peaceful.

He believed the two might be engaged in a special form of spiritual practice.

I really want to join!

Zango appeared beside him without him even noticing.

"Shall we go in together?"

"good!"

The two moved very carefully, trying their best not to make a sound, for fear of disturbing each other. However, Finbdi accidentally kicked the dumbbell.

"Clang~~"

The dumbbells rolled, making a really loud noise.

However, the two people meditating were not affected in the slightest.

Fenbdi and Zango breathed a sigh of relief and headed towards the equipment area. They also wanted to become stronger and keep up with Lieutenant Loya.

Although Lieutenant Loya didn't have many demands on them, seeing him train so hard every day, they couldn't stand themselves if they didn't do something.

"Squeak~~"

Iska also arrived at the training room, dressed in a smart tracksuit, seemingly ready for physical training as well.

They are not the only ones who want to become stronger.

Half an hour later, Loya opened his eyes.

"Huh?"

Looking at the silent training of Finbuddy and the others, Loya was somewhat surprised. After nodding slightly, he went to the equipment rack to pick up barbell plates.

One barbell plate weighs 100 kilograms.

I took 10 pieces, which made up a ton, and strung them together with a barbell to train with like a sword.

"drink!"

Loya swung the barbell sword with force; its weight of up to a ton, combined with the inertia of the swing, almost caused him to drop it.

interesting!

"Bang!!!"

The ground suddenly shook.

Loya turned his head and saw that Zoro had also gotten a bell sword of the same weight, but he couldn't hold it properly when he swung it, and the tip of the bell sword crashed directly to the ground.

The boy, his face dark, struggled to lift the barbell sword, making no attempt to lighten its weight, and instead swung it with great effort.

I refuse to give up!

Loya exclaimed in admiration.

In terms of pure strength, he is slightly stronger than Zoro, but Zoro is only 15 years old, which is the period when his body is growing the fastest, and he will probably catch up with him in a short time.

His talent far surpasses his.

Moreover, this kid doesn't care about his body at all during training, and his progress is incredibly fast, giving you the feeling that you could be overtaken if you're not careful.

Loya felt immense pressure.

"If you lack talent, make up for it with training!"

Pressure can also be a driving force!

Previously, I had no competitors, and the marines around me treated training with a "good enough" attitude.

You can shake them off in the blink of an eye.

This made him a bit arrogant, unable to recognize his own limitations. Only when a truly talented and hardworking player appeared around him did he realize his own complacency.

How many truly strong people don't work hard!

He only appears to be progressing quickly because he has more time than others, but this rate of progress is simply not enough in the face of those real monsters.

We absolutely must keep this kid by our side!

"drink!"

Training, and more training!

In just a few days, the atmosphere on the warships changed. The previously somewhat lazy sailors became highly motivated and would lift weights whenever they had free time.

The captain is the soul of a ship, and his conduct will influence the atmosphere of the entire ship, even in the military.

Three days later, the warship arrived in Shells.

Branch 153, Colonel's Office.

Loya arrived with two adjutants and Isca.

"Colonel Rhodes, mission accomplished!"

"here you go!"

Colonel Rhodes was beaming with joy.

Loya has once again made a name for himself, not only successfully completing the cleanup mission but also annihilating the Buggy Pirates.

Give the 153rd branch manager a break!

Rhodes picked up the latest newspaper and handed it to Loya with a smile: "Take a look, you're a big shot now!"

"This is."

Loya was flipping through the newspaper when everything went black.

[Trick] Loya!

The newspaper published the Battle of Moon Island, detailing how the navy, under his leadership, used the treasure to lure pirates and gradually annihilated more than a dozen pirate crews of varying sizes.

Following the title "Black Hair," he was given the title "Trickster," praising his unparalleled wisdom and making him the smartest naval captain in the East China Sea.

Loya could imagine that both the navy branches in the East Blue and pirates would know his name.

Truly renowned throughout the East China Sea!

But why is it called a "trick"?

Is this a compliment?

Why can't it be a title like "Strategist" or "Military God"?

"hehe."

Loya silently put down the newspaper, sat on the sofa, poured himself a cup of tea, and took a comfortable sip.

Colonel Rhodes is handing over official business with Iska, completing the cleanup mission, and Iska will also return to Branch 32.

After the colonel finished his work, Loya put down his teacup and asked, "Colonel, you've been busy for so long, and with the New Year approaching, shouldn't I be able to take a vacation?"

It's not that I want to rest, but that I have things I want to do. Since becoming a full-fledged marine, I've been constantly on the go.

He wanted to take a break during the New Year holiday and focus on training with Zoro and his crew, not only to explore Haki but, more importantly, to strengthen their bodies.

Physical fitness is the foundation of everything!

He never forgot this, and felt it even more deeply after meeting Zoro, who was incredibly powerful despite his haphazard training.

According to the kid's own words, when he was ten years old, he used a boulder weighing over 200 pounds as a dumbbell.

Loya had to admit that he was jealous.

Damn it, so what if you're gifted?

"You don't have time for a vacation."

Unexpectedly, Colonel Rhodes did not grant Loya's request for leave, but instead assigned Loya a task.

Luo Adam immediately looked distressed.

"Colonel, this isn't fair."

"Don't worry, it's a good job!"

Rod chuckled and pulled out a large gift box filled with delicious snacks like "senbei".

"Next, go to Windmill Village in the Kingdom of Goa and visit Vice Admiral Garp on behalf of Branch 153."

"Garp?"

Loya was jolted awake.

"Colonel, do you know the hero Garp?"

"Of course I know him."

Colonel Rhodes' lips curled into a smug smile as he explained, "When Mr. Garp first joined the Navy, he was also a member of the 153rd Squadron. When I first joined the Marines, Vice Admiral Garp even mentored us. Do you think I don't know him?"

"groove!"

Loya couldn't help but curse.

He never expected that Garp had such a connection with Branch 153.

Almost forgot, Garp is also a commoner by birth. If he wants to join the Navy, the most likely way is to go to the nearest branch, 153.

"You're a naval captain now, so stop swearing!"

Rhodes scolded him irritably, then explained with a smile, "Vice Admiral Garp returns to the East Blue every year or two. His hometown is Windmill Village in the Goa Kingdom. He just happened to be back this year. You'd better behave yourself there and not cause any trouble."

"clear!"

Loya nodded excitedly.

"Colonel, I love you to death!"

"roll!"

(End of this chapter)