NOVEL NEXT Chapter 14: 014 Training Result, Appointment
At this moment, many Marines are gathered by the shore.
They keep glancing out to sea, like they're expecting something.
"Whoa!"
Out of nowhere, a huge bulge appeared on the calm sea, and water burst out, creating massive waves over ten meters high crashing onto the shore.
"Hurry, Brother Lynch's arrived!"
"Get ready to grab it for him."
"Whoa, the Sea Kings are even bigger today."
"Brother Lynch is so cool!"
Lynch, half-naked, was dragging the thousand-meter-long Sea Kings slowly toward the shore.
He casually tossed the Sea Kings onto the shore and grabbed the towel his follower handed him to dry his hair.
"Take it to the cafeteria for a feast tonight."
"Got it, Boss Lynch."
Dozens of prepared people used forklifts and other tools to drag the huge body of the Sea Kings away.
"Looks like we're in luck tonight,"
Someone said, licking their lips.
The bigger the Sea Kings, the more vitality they have, and the better the meat tastes.
Sea Kings over 1,000 meters are a rare find, even for Naval Headquarters.
"Thanks to Brother Lynch always fighting the Sea Kings at sea, we get to enjoy this food."
"Yeah, we owe it all to the boss."
"We're like family here, no need for formalities."
Lynch grinned warmly.
"What's up, Brother Lynch? I have a good news!"
In the distance, he could see Joseph's big grin, showing off his teeth.
Ever since Joseph's group got beaten six months back, he's been oddly fanatical about Lynch and became his loyal follower.
"What makes you so happy?"
Joseph panted as he pulled out two envelopes with peace doves embroidered on them and handed them to Lynch. "Vice Admiral Garp wanted me to give these to you."
"Oh? From Vice Admiral Garp."
Lynch opened the letter and found his appointment as a Colonel, with a note at the bottom.
[Even though you have the power of a rear Admiral, colonel is the highest rank I can give you. Without military merit at a high level, convincing the public might be difficult. - Sengoku.]
Military ranks in Marine can be divided into:
Seaman Recruit, Seaman Apprentice, Seaman First Class, Warrant Officer, Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Commodore, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral, Fleet Admiral.
This is not yet the era when admissions were forced to be made under special circumstances. Military merit and qualifications are still an important factor.
Colonel, that's quite high. Is Sengoku worried about drawing too much attention?
Another envelope gave him the supreme command of a warship.
The crew was small, just 200, exactly what Lynch preferred.
Too many people would hinder him in chasing pirates.
He chuckled as he closed the two letters. "Well, that's a good news. Thanks for all your efforts."
"What good news are you talking about?Tell Hina."
Hina appeared behind her carrying a food box. Everyone was stunned and shouted: "Sister Hina!"
"Stop shouting!" Hina blushed and scolded.
She was happy when she heard Lynch was finally going to sea. She grabbed his hand and said, "You have to take Hina with you."
"Of course."
Lynch ruffled her hair and grinned. "I can't survive without your cooking now. What did you bring today?"
Hina opened the food box and revealed three lunch boxes.
"This is the Sea King meat you caught yesterday. I cooked it with salt and pepper. The others are your favorite dishes too."
Sea King meat is filled with vitality. A small piece can be worth a whole carload of beef.
"Table, please, brother."
The group quickly got into action, used to this routine, and swiftly set up tables and chairs.
To make more time for exercise, he hardly goes to the canteen anymore.
Lynch opened his chopsticks, suddenly remembering something, and looked at Hina. "Want to share a meal?"
"Sure!"
Hina brushed her hair back, leaning in eagerly with her red lips parted, like a bird ready to be fed.
Lynch skillfully picked up a piece of Sea King meat and put it into Hina's mouth.
"Well, it tastes just right."
Hina took a quick taste, then glanced at Lynch before he could say anything. "Let's head home early tonight. Hina needs to talk to you about something."
"OK."
After Hina left, Lynch ate his lunch box, but his mind wandered elsewhere.
That guy Smoker's been gone for two weeks now. They say he's on a secret mission, but it's rather weird.
"System, show me the personal interface."
[Host: Lynch
Combat Skills: Moonwalk (peak), Shave (advanced), Tempest Kick (advanced), Finger Pistol (advanced), Iron Body (intermediate), Life Return (intermediate), Paper Arts (beginner). Note: Proficiency levels are expressed as extremes.
Life Skills: Sailing (elementary), Cooking (elementary).
Basic Attributes: Physique: Level 4 (Physically strong), Swordsmanship: Level 4 (Skilled swordsman), marksmanship : Level 3 (Experienced sniper), Observation Haki: Level 3, Armament Haki: Level 4, Conqueror's: Level 5 .
Note: There is no limit, what can be continuously improved will be represented by basic attributes.]
After six months of hard work, this is where Lynch stands.
If you were to ask how strong he is now, even Lynch wouldn't have a clear answer.
Over the last six months, facing Garp and Zephyr, both melee combat experts, he had no choice but to focus on melee combat himself.
Despite his talent, his marksmanship barely reached level three.
As for points, he hasn't had the chance to go overseas in the past six months.
His progress has been remarkable, but his point count remains at zero.
"Wow!"
A warship approached from afar, and Lynch spotted the graceful figure on the bow. "It's Momousagi-san, she's back after catching pirates!"
Thump~
Lynch watched as a pirate, chained from head to toe, knocked aside a guard Marine and leaped into the sea.
"No, the prisoner escaped!" A Marine shouted anxiously, prompting others to jump into the water.
"Trying to escape? This is Marines Headquarters."
Lynch's expression suddenly changed. "No, they're trying to commit suicide."
The chained prisoners were sinking fast.
Seeing Momousagi about to jump too, Lynch grew anxious.
With Momousagi's plump figure, her clothes will definitely get soaked by the seawater. What's he thinking about?!
"Momousagi-san, let me help."
Lynch activated Moonwalk and dove into the sea like a torpedo.
"Caught up."
When Lynch caught the man, he was still drinking seawater with the intention of choking himself to death.
A trace of blood flowed from the man's mouth, and Lynch knew that the man might have bitten off his own tongue.
The man was thrown on the deck again, and a group of doctors rushed forward to rescue the man.
Momousagi took a deep breath and patted her chest. "Thanks to you. I didn't expect the prisoner to still have the strength to struggle despite being in seastone restraints. He almost died."
Lynch wondered, "Why did that man try to commit suicide?"
"That was the captain of the Star Pirates. He probably commit suicide because he didn't want to drag down his subordinates."
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TO BE CONTINUED
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