Pirate: I'm an admiral now, what's wrong with taking a little extra money?

Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned their eyes to the source of the sound.

Jiaji's face was dark, his features almost contorted, his signature sleazy top hat was askew to one side, and he exuded a sour smell of aged vinegar.

He stared intently at Kane, then glanced at Gion, whose face was flushed with embarrassment, and felt like his lungs were about to explode with anger.

"Kane... Major General!!"

These words were practically squeezed out from between his teeth.

Kane slowly swallowed a mouthful of rice and looked up at the future "tea pig".

"Is there something you need, soldier?" His tone remained gentle.

I challenge you!

Jiaji practically roared those words, spittle flying everywhere.

"If you lose, stay away from Gion!"

"Whoosh—!"

There was an uproar.

"Are you crazy? A new recruit dares to talk to a major general like that?"

"A challenge? Does he even know what he's saying?"

Gion suddenly stood up.

"Jiaji! What's wrong with you! Apologize to Major General Kane immediately!"

"I'm not crazy!" Jiaji retorted, his face contorted with jealousy. "Even though you're the superior, I, Jiaji, refuse to accept this! I don't believe a nineteen-year-old can be that strong! He must have been hyped up by Vice Admiral Garp and the others!"

Kane smiled.

He put down his cutlery, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and slowly stood up.

At 2.6 meters tall, Gagson wasn't short, but compared to Kane, who was around 3.3 meters tall and had perfectly defined muscles, his imposing presence was instantly crushed.

"Challenge me?" Kane looked down at Gaki, a playful smile creeping across his face. "Are you sure?"

Despite the gentle smile, Jiaji felt a chill and involuntarily took a half step back.

But the words had already been spoken, and hundreds of eyes were focused on him, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and confront the situation.

"Of course! Do you dare accept it? Or are you just a figurehead...?"

"sure."

Kane interrupted him decisively.

The entire hall fell silent once again.

No one expected that Kane would actually agree to such an unreasonable provocation from a recruit.

Gion's pretty face turned pale with anger, but she bit her lip apologetically at Kane and said, "I'm sorry, Major General Kane, I've made you laugh. He's a fool! He's not worth you lowering yourself to do anything for him!"

“No, I think he’s very courageous.” Kane waved his hand, his gaze falling on Gaki. “Since it’s a challenge, there should be some kind of prize, right?”

Jia Ji was taken aback: "The prize?"

“Yes.” Kane’s smile grew even more “friendly.” “How about this, let’s make a big bet. If I lose, I’ll give you my position as a major general, how about that?”

hiss--!

A collective gasp filled the room.

Using the rank of major general as a gamble?

Jiaji's face instantly turned a deep shade of liver. He was stunned by the enormous stakes; how could he dare to accept the position of major general!

"No... I don't want your rank!"

"Oh? That's a pity." Kane looked "regretful," then changed the subject and offered a more "friendly" suggestion.

"Alright, the loser has to change into women's clothing and run ten laps around Marineford. Are you in?"

"puff--!"

A marine at the next table, who was drinking soup, suddenly spat it out.

Women... women's clothing?

Run ten laps around headquarters?

Everyone's expressions became incredibly interesting, their gazes towards Kakei filled with sympathy and... anticipation?

This is way more fun than any challenge!

Gion blushed as well. She stole a glance at Kane, but what she was thinking was: Major General Kane in women's clothing... No, no, no! What am I thinking! How could he possibly lose!

The situation has become completely untenable.

He felt like hundreds of eyes in the entire cafeteria were shining on him like searchlights, putting him on the hot seat.

Agree? Losing means social death.

Refusing would mean social death, and you'd be scorned by everyone, utterly unable to hold your head high in front of Gion.

"you you……"

"What? You're scared now?" Kane's voice drifted over. "You don't even have this much awareness, yet you want to pursue Miss Gion?"

"Who says I wouldn't dare!"

Jiaji was driven to a dead end and almost shouted his agreement.

"Let's bet! Who's afraid of who!"

"it is good!"

Kane smiled and stepped forward, patting Gaggi's stiff shoulder heavily.

"Very energetic! See you at the training ground at 2 PM."

“Oh, by the way,” Kane whispered in his ear, in a voice only the two of them could hear, “remember to pick out a dress that fits you beforehand. I’m really looking forward to your performance.”

After saying that, he didn't look at Jiaji again, picked up his plate, and leisurely left amidst the awe-inspiring yet excited gazes of the crowd.

I was just worried about not having a place to try out the Heavenly Lock Moon Slayer.

I originally wanted to practice with Bogart, but since this punching bag was delivered to my doorstep, I figured I might as well use it.

[Ding! Host has been detected abusing his power, openly bullying new recruits, and creating a negative impact!]

[Congratulations, host! You have gained 500 disciplinary points!]

Kane paused slightly, a smirk playing on his lips.

Although it's not much, even a small mosquito is still meat.

the most important is……

This is hilarious!

Chapter 57 One Slash Splits the Sky! Crossdress, Chaton!

In less than half an hour, the news of the bet spread like wildfire throughout Marineford.

"Hey! Did you hear? That new recruit is going to challenge Major General Kane!"

"Is that the perverted guy who keeps bothering the Gion girls? Has he gone mad?"

"The bet seems to be that whoever loses has to wear women's clothing and run naked around the headquarters plaza ten times!"

"Holy crap! Seriously? This is serious? Quick, quick, let's grab seats!"

Rumors always get more and more outrageous as they spread, turning "running laps" into "streaking," but this did not dampen the marines' enthusiasm for watching the spectacle.

Even many officers at the colonel level put down their documents and, under the pretext of "inspecting training," secretly slipped away to the First Training Ground.

2:10 PM.

The First Martial Arts Arena, which can accommodate tens of thousands of people, was packed to capacity at this moment, with a sea of ​​heads and a deafening roar.

The highest spectator seats in the stands.

Three tall figures were leaning against the railing, forming the area with the lowest air pressure in the entire venue.

"Young people these days are really scary!"

Borsalino, hands in his pockets, a sleazy smile plastered on his face, said to the two men beside him:

"I've heard of that kid Gaki too. He's got some talent, but to challenge Kane... is he thinking of committing suicide?"

"He was probably just blinded by hormones."

Kuzan yawned, pushed his eye mask up to his forehead, and leaned back lazily in his chair. "But Kane really has a twisted sense of humor."

"Hmph, what a boring farce!"

Sakazuki crossed his arms and looked cold.

"The Navy's dignity cannot be trifled with like this! After this is over, that idiot named Kake should be locked up in solitary confinement for three days!"

Off the field, Jiaji stood in the center of the ring, his lonely figure appearing somewhat frail.

Looking at the massive, roaring crowd around him, his mind was buzzing, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead down his comical, slanted eyebrows.

sorry.

I really regret it.

Why let jealousy cloud your judgment? Why agree to that twisted bet?

Just as he was about to be overwhelmed by the pressure, the crowd erupted in a thunderous cheer.

"General Kane is here!!"

At the entrance to the passage, Kane changed out of his general's uniform and wore only a white, fitted casual suit.

The shirt collar was slightly open, revealing well-defined muscles.

On his right shoulder was a weapon wrapped in a long strip of black cloth.

That calm and composed demeanor contrasted sharply with Jia Ji's sweaty and tense expression, as if facing a formidable enemy.