Transmigrating into One Piece: The Peerless King

"Does this mean I've passed the selection process?"

Zhao Hai snapped out of his daze, walked to the examiner's side, pointed to the fallen naval soldier, and asked in a low voice.

This naval soldier is really unlucky. First, he was inexplicably beaten down by Gary, and now he's been slapped unconscious by Zhao Hai.

Upon hearing Zhao Hai's words, the examiner paused for a few seconds to compose himself before replying meaningfully, "Oh... Caribbean Sea, you've passed the selection. Hmm, very good young man, you will surely be a pillar of our navy in the future..."

Suddenly, before the examiner could finish speaking, he seemed to realize something and looked around.

There was no trace of Zhao Hai there at this time.

"He's quite the character, but what does a little flaw matter if he's talented? Aren't all the prodigies in the academy even more arrogant than him? It seems our Naval Academy is about to produce another powerhouse! Hahaha..."

The examiner showed no displeasure at Zhao Hai's sudden departure.

On the contrary, he was overjoyed at the discovery of Zhao Hai, a genius.

After gazing with satisfaction at the distant town for a while, the examiner led the group of naval soldiers back to the academy.

……

The town streets were deserted.

At this moment, Zhao Hai was already on his way home with Gary, completely disregarding the reactions of those people on the naval academy's parade ground.

The reason Zhao Hai left suddenly was because he couldn't stand the examiner rambling on and on with a lot of useless nonsense.

After all, when Zhao Hai was still in school, what he hated most were principals and leaders, who always talked a lot of boring nonsense that made people fall asleep.

Having been tired of hearing it before, Zhao Hai couldn't stand it anymore, so he simply left, leaving the examiner to talk to the ghosts by himself.

……

When Zhao Hai and his group arrived at Gary's house.

Before we knew it, the scorching sun that had been shining on the naval academy's parade ground had quietly disappeared, and the soft, blood-red sunset had emerged.

It slowly descended amidst the scattered clouds, casting its crimson light upon the land of Miri and illuminating the high-rise buildings surrounding the town.

The surrounding scenery was bathed in a crimson glow, as if a thin, intoxicating red veil had been secretly draped over it.

The red color gradually spread to Gary's balcony, and also to Zhao Hai, who was sipping coarse tea on the balcony, and Gary, who was still looking excited.

And so, the two boys silently basked in the beautiful afterglow of the setting sun.

One person gazed contentedly at the beautiful scenery on the horizon.

The other, however, was so excited that he was completely absorbed in his own world, utterly oblivious to the poignant lament of the beautiful sunset on the horizon.

"My mission to join the Navy Headquarters is almost complete. Judging from the situation, it would be best to spend some time at the Navy Headquarters to consolidate my strength before advancing my rank."

Zhao Hai glanced at Gary beside him unintentionally, clenching his fist to feel the force that he couldn't control very well.

……

At dawn, the first rays of sunlight appeared, and the sky was just beginning to lighten.

On the streets of the town, Zhao Hai and Gary were already on their way to the Naval Academy.

Several days ago, several naval soldiers came to inform them to report to the academy today.

Because Zhao Hai and Gary possess exceptional combat talent, the subsequent written exam was even less important, so just a few days ago most people were still frantically chewing on their pens.

Zhao Hai and his colleague, both exceptional talents, had already received formal invitations from the Naval Academy and did not need to participate in this so-called unnecessary written examination.

However, since they are two heads and two minds, Zhao Hai felt it was unimportant and completely unnecessary, but Gary believed that the written test was essential to becoming an outstanding naval officer, so he was quite enthusiastic about this so-called written test.

However, it doesn't affect the ending at all; it just ignites a youthful passion.

"Hai, we're about to become official naval officers and enter the naval academy, but why don't you look happy?"

Gary, walking beside Zhao Hai, looked at Zhao Hai's unchanging demeanor, showing no excitement whatsoever at joining the Marine Headquarters, a place many people dream of, and asked with some doubt.

Gary had actually wanted to ask this question a few days ago, but he hadn't thought about it because his childhood wish had recently come true.

Now that the joy of the past few days has subsided somewhat, I couldn't help but ask this question that has been bothering me for so long.

High heart?

Why should I be happy?

For ordinary people like you, joining the world's overlord level is indeed something to be happy about, but for me, it's just as simple as eating and drinking. How could I possibly be interested in it?

Zhao Hai looked at Gary's curious face and was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

Should I just tell him that I am destined to become an unparalleled king in this world, and that these things are nothing but trivial matters?

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Hai quickly shook his head and casually said, "I knew I had joined the Navy a few days ago, so the excitement has long since worn off."

……

Soon, Zhao Hai and his group arrived at the gate of the naval academy where they had participated in the selection a few days earlier.

Zhao Hai thought that he and his companion had arrived early, if not among the very first few, then at least among the earliest.

But when he arrived at the entrance of the Naval Academy, Zhao Hai realized that he was wrong, and terribly wrong at that.

Because at this time, the area around the Naval Academy was already bustling with activity and a lively scene.

"Damn it! I'm supposed to be one of those geniuses, so why aren't there any people here to pick me up and take me through the back door? Do you really expect me to have to go through the whole queuing process again?"

Chapter Thirty-Four: Thankful I Didn't Make a Move

But when he looked around, there were long lines of people, not much fewer than the number of people who came for the assessment that day. Zhao Hai really wanted to shout to the sky for a moment.

"Gary, this isn't the Navy Headquarters you wanted to join, is it? The admission scores are so low, you have no ambition at all!"

Looking at the team, which was not much smaller than the one in the assessment a few days ago, Zhao Hai began to wonder if Gary had taken the wrong medicine.

Zhao Hai simply couldn't understand why Gary would risk over a decade of effort on something his mother could easily accomplish by anyone.

"The cutoff score?"

"what is that?"

Gary listened to Zhao Hai's words, his eyes wide with a look of confusion.

Over the past few days, Gary has heard many unfamiliar words and phrases that he couldn't understand, but Zhao Hai explained that they were from his hometown dialect.

So Gary wasn't too surprised at this point; he was just a little curious about these novel words.

"Uh—, I forgot that there shouldn't be any such thing as a cutoff score in this world."

Seeing Gary's strange expression, Zhao Hai suddenly realized what was going on and looked a little embarrassed.

"It means the pass rate, which is the ratio of the number of people selected to the total number of people participating in the selection."

However, Zhao Hai quickly offered an explanation that Gary might understand.

"Oh."

Gary nodded knowingly and said, "Of course I'm not like them. We're going to join the Navy Headquarters' elite special class, which is a preparatory class for the elite class that can only be passed by defeating those battle-hardened examiners."

"Most of these people are just ordinary members of the navy, and they only receive the most basic training..."

Gary got more and more excited as he talked, and eventually he launched into a long, uninterrupted monologue.

Seeing that Gary seemed determined not to stop, Zhao Hai quickly interrupted, saying, "Oh, then let's hurry up and go in. We're special geniuses, how can we just follow the crowd and wait in line here?"

After saying that, Zhao Hai immediately strode forward, with Gary, who looked like a wronged little wife, following behind.

“You must be Caribbean Hai and Gary, right? I’ll give you this spot. You’re both geniuses from the elite class, how can you be ranked lower?”

“This is a better spot for me. How can the geniuses of the elite class be ranked behind me? Come on, I’ll give you my spot.”

Suddenly, a boy standing in front of the boy who had just spoken extended a warm invitation to Zhao Hai.

Just as Zhao Hai was at a loss, the boy standing at the first in the row did not dare to fall behind and said enthusiastically, "I am first, and my position is the best. Please, the two geniuses from the elite class, condescend to take my place."

"mine……"

"I'm the first one here too..."

The boy standing in the first position in the other rows spoke.

"..."

Looking up at the heated "dispute" all around him, Zhao Hai's thoughts were truly complex.

Looking at the many kind young people around him vying to give up their seats for the "elderly," Zhao Hai felt a pang of self-reproach and regret.

Originally, Zhao Hai, seeing the mountain of people, wanted to use force to clear a path and take the positions of these kids.

Looking at the enthusiastic young men and women around him, and then at his own hands hanging in mid-air, ready to "do evil," Zhao Hai felt extremely guilty.

I feel like one of those young people on the bus who are about to give up their seats for me, but instead of saying a word, they're ready to hurl insults at me.

Fortunately, I haven't made a move yet, otherwise these future darlings of the navy would wither away, and my lofty and majestic image in their hearts might be in jeopardy.

Zhao Hai was secretly glad that he hadn't made a move earlier.

"Cough cough cough..."

Zhao Hai looked at the eager eyes around him and coughed a few times.

With the demeanor of a high-ranking leader addressing an enthusiastic crowd, he slowly said, "Thank you all for your warm support, but after all, there are only two of us. So many of you have invited us, and while we would like to visit each and every one of you, we are, after all, only two people..."

“Caribbean Sea, Gary, you two come here quickly, we were sent by the teacher to pick you up.”

Zhao Hai was in high spirits and hadn't finished speaking when two arrogant figures appeared at the entrance of the Naval Academy, shouting loudly.

"Damn it! Why did they have to come at this crucial moment when I'm 'comforting the people'? Can't a person even have a moment to show off in peace?"

Zhao Hai was very annoyed by the two figures not far away who dared to interrupt him.

"Ah...it's the other students from the elite class!"

"That's right! I heard these two are specially recruited cadets from the Navy Headquarters."

“I know them. They are Grant and Burnham. I heard my father, who works at the Navy Headquarters, mention them.”

"They are all young talents!"

"..."

Before Zhao Hai could speak, the boys who had been circling around them all turned their attention away from them and focused their eyes on the two boys at the entrance of the Naval Academy with fervent admiration.