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

Chapter 58 Instructor, You Are My Idol

Rogge Town Branch, New Recruit Training Camp.

More than two hundred new recruits were divided into more than a dozen formations and were undergoing basic physical training on the training ground. The familiar scene made Loya quite nostalgic.

He went through the same thing back then.

"Beep!"

The assembly whistle blew.

"gather!"

Urged on by the instructors, the new recruits curiously gathered in the middle of the training ground. They were always training and rarely experienced anything new.

Soon, the new recruits lined up in neat rows of twenty, their eyes all fixed on Loya, who stood out most prominently on the platform.

Curiosity, doubt, jealousy.

A variety of emotions were present.

Loya's youthful appearance and the shoulder insignia representing a major certainly gave many new recruits a little shock.

Moreover, it's very unfamiliar.

Could it be someone with connections?

The recruits thought to themselves, "We're all about the same age, so why is it that you're a major while we're still just fresh recruits?"

so envious!

Loya picked up the megaphone and introduced himself directly: "I am Major Loya, and I will be your chief instructor from now on, responsible for guiding your training."

Chief Instructor!

The new recruits were stunned for a long time.

The major personally came to instruct them?

Normally, the instructors are retired non-commissioned officers, with a few junior officers as well. The training content is basically the same, mainly focusing on improving the basic physical fitness of new recruits.

Even in the Rogge Town branch, there are no more than 10 officers of the rank of major or above, who are an important fighting force of the branch.

Having such important figures guide them is like using a cannon to kill a mosquito; even they themselves feel it's a waste.

They're all basic physical training, how different can they be?

"Wait, Loya? That name sounds familiar!"

A new recruit discovered a blind spot.

Could it be the rising star of the Navy in the past year, "Black-haired" Loa?!

It is said that the other party wiped out two super pirate crews in just one year and rose from private to branch major.

A truly important person!

The new recruits were in a state of commotion.

In their minds, Loya's rapid rise to power was legendary, and they dreamed of replicating the miracles he created.

In One Piece, super rookies with bounties exceeding 100 million are called Supernovas and have countless fans. There are also super rookies with similar status in the Navy.

Based on Loya's achievements, he can be considered a rising star in the East China Sea Navy, and one of the most outstanding in recent years.

Many new recruits idolize Loya!

"Quiet!"

The instructors scolded the recruits, and they immediately quieted down, each one puffing out their chests, trying to make a good impression on Loya.

"good!"

Loya nodded secretly.

In terms of sheer energy and spirit, these new recruits are far superior to the marines of the 153rd branch; their eyes are shining.

Loguetown is wealthy and prosperous, with a relatively strong foundation of justice. These new recruits almost all grew up listening to the legend of Roger's execution, and they have a natural yearning to fight evil.

They are a good group of soldiers!

Loya jumped off the stands and walked slowly with steady steps, scrutinizing each new recruit with sharp eyes.

At each of the ranks, the new recruits instinctively straightened their chests!

Loya became more and more satisfied with what he saw.

In the East China Sea, where the quality of marines is relatively poor, these new recruits can truly be called excellent; with a little training, they would become elite troops.

"what?"

Loya looked at the last square formation.

There were about twenty people, all of them female soldiers!

Luo Ya sighed inwardly, recalling how back in the 153rd branch, let alone female soldiers, even a sow seemed pretty to him.

"Keep training!"

The content of basic training for recruits is pretty much the same, the only difference being the amount of training. There are no more scientific training methods.

Running exercises, push-ups, and rope climbing.

In addition to basic physical training, some of the faster-progressing marines also take advanced courses such as hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship.

Loya did not participate in the instruction, but instead wandered around the training ground at will, observing the new recruits' performance while listening to the deputy instructor's introduction.

For example, which recruit is more outstanding.

After taking a walk around, Loya had a clear idea of ​​what to expect.

The overall training volume is about twice that of the 153rd branch. In addition, many new recruits had a good foundation before joining the branch and performed with ease.

There's still room for further exploitation.

As he passed the female soldiers' formation, Loya stopped and fixed his gaze on one of the short-haired female soldiers who was learning swordsmanship.

It wasn't that she was particularly beautiful, but rather that her demeanor was captivating; her movements while wielding the wooden sword were remarkably sharp.

Loya could tell at a glance that the girl had a good talent for swordsmanship, and even stood out from the crowd.

"What's the name of that short-haired girl with glasses?"

"Her name is Tashigi."

The assistant instructor looked regretful.

Tashigi has a great talent for swordsmanship, but unfortunately she is a girl and her frail body limits her development.

"Tashigi"

Loya's gaze was strange.

Could this girl be Tashigi, Smoker's future second-in-command?

Short black hair, glasses, and a talent for swordsmanship.

The possibility is indeed very high.

We need to find Zoro to identify her. I remember when Zoro first met Tashigi, he thought she was Kuina, since they look very similar.

The training session ended by evening.

Many of the new recruits, disregarding their fatigue, excitedly surrounded Loya and his two companions, bombarding them with questions.

"Instructor, Instructor, you must be the legendary 'Black Hair' master, right?"

"Hey, it's clearly a trick, Loya!"

"And there's Mr. [Double Iron Fists]!"

The new recruits chatted amongst themselves, like fans chasing after their idols; it's not easy to get so close to them.

Loya smirked and gestured for silence: "Ahem, if you're referring to 'black hair and trickery' as the man who wiped out the Buggy Pirates and the Black Cat Pirates..."

"So, you guessed right."

"That's me!"

Keep a low profile? Not a chance!

"Ooh ooh ooh!!!"

The new recruits cheered excitedly.

"Instructor, you're so cool!"

"Instructor, tell me about how you defeated Bucky the Clown!"

"Instructor, could I get your autograph?"

The training ground was bustling with activity.

However, not everyone is interested in the whole star-chasing thing.

Tashigi glanced at the noisy crowd, silently declined her roommate's invitation to join in the fun, and went to the restaurant alone.

There are many other new recruits like her.

This is a military camp. Although the new recruits are very excited to see Loya, once the novelty wears off, they will have to rely on their strength to prove themselves.

Loya was well aware of this as well.

Gaining the approval of new recruits isn't something you can achieve just by being good-looking.

Coincidentally, he had a good idea.

The next morning, the new recruits gathered at the training ground to begin their day's training. As is customary, the new day started with morning exercises.

"Huh?"

When the new recruits saw Loya and his two companions standing at the front of the morning exercise line, wearing the same style of new recruit training uniform, they were puzzled.

Instructor Loya, what are you doing?

"Beep!"

The other instructors blew their whistles, and the running team started moving. The three people at the front of the team, including Loya, immediately started running.

The recruits then realized that Instructor Loya was going to train with them.

This instructor seems a bit different!

(End of this chapter)