Hiss!
The naval clerk recruiting soldiers gasped. As a civilian naval officer, he naturally had more experience with pirates than ordinary people.
He understood what it meant to be a Logia-type, especially one with the title of the most offensive, the Magu Magu no Mi.
Without daring to delay, he quickly led Sakazuki into the branch and to the branch chief's office.
"Report!"
"Enter."
In the office, Branch Chief Jollison looked up from his work, seeing the excited Yor and the sturdy, resolute young man beside him, and said,
"What's happened to make you so excited? As a soldier, you need to learn to control your emotions, Sergeant Yor."
Yor, brimming with excitement, quickly said,
"Minister, this young man who wants to join the Navy is a Logia-type user of the Magu Magu no Mi!"
"What!!!!!!!"
Branch Chief Jollison leaped up, his expression no better than Yor's, filled with shock and excitement.
Sakazuki also took in Jollison's full appearance. Around 40 years old, the crisscrossing scars on his face and his missing left arm clearly spoke of this man's achievements.
Seeing Jollison rush forward with a sincere laugh, excitedly patting his shoulder and saying,
"Good! Good! Good!"
Sakazuki also showed a slight smile. This feeling... wasn't bad.
Jollison sized up the young man and said with a trembling voice,
"Forgive my rudeness, forgive my rudeness, it's just..."
"Good, good!!!"
He burst into laughter again. As his laughter subsided, Jollison said,
"Come, sit here."
Taking the registration form handed by Yor, he walked Sakazuki towards the sofa while looking at it.
"Sakazuki, 12... Hiss, reason..."
After they were seated,
"Sakazuki, welcome to the Navy."
"I am the Branch Chief of Marine Branch 194, Jollison."
"Hello, Minister."
"Sakazuki, a Logia-type user is too important to us, especially a user of the Magu Magu no Mi."
"I need to report this to headquarters and then decide your assignment."
"Yor will show you around our branch for a bit and then arrange a dormitory for you."
Sakazuki knew that his joining the Navy would definitely cause a stir. After all, setting aside the magma itself, even any random Logia-type, upon growth, would become a strategic figure. Much less the Magu Magu no Mi, a calamity-level ability.
After a brief chat with Jollison, Sakazuki left with Yor.
Jollison picked up the special Den Den Mushi.
"Moshi moshi, this is Headquarters."
"This is North Blue Branch 194, Branch Chief Jollison. Connect me to Fleet Admiral Sengoku immediately. I have a very important matter to report."
"Please wait."
"......."
"......."
"I am Sengoku. What important matter do you have, Jollison?"
"Fleet Admiral, it's like this..."
Sakazuki began his tour with Yor, observing the soldiers training with great intensity, a testament to Jollison's disciplined management and training.
After touring for half the day, he learned a great deal about the Navy from Yor, including information about famous pirates and the power divisions within the North Blue.
At this point, Jollison sent someone to summon him. Upon entering the room, Jollison stood up and said with a smile,
"Sakazuki, your assignment has come down. You have been granted the rank of Marine Captain."
"For now, you will train at the branch. Headquarters is planning to establish an elite class in the coming years. Once it is formed, you will be sent for training in the elite class."
"Captain? I thought it would be Ensign."
"Haha, usually Logia-type users start as Ensigns. And I didn't expect you to be the infamous 'North Blue Oni'."
"That's why Headquarters directly granted you the rank of Captain."
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Three years later.
Entrance to Reverse Mountain.
A warship accelerated and rammed into a pirate ship.
"Kill."
A cold voice commanded, and countless Marine soldiers charged onto the pirate ship, initiating a boarding battle.
It was a one-sided fight. Soon, the sounds of combat gradually died down. The battle-hardened Marine soldiers, after collecting their spoils, leaped back onto their ship and formed ranks.
"Burururu, burururu."
The Den Den Mushi rang. A man picked up the call, and a hearty voice came through,
"Sakazuki, come back. The elite class Headquarters has been preparing has been established. Get ready to report to Headquarters."
"Understood."
Hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Sakazuki looked at the now silent pirate ship. His right arm began to transform into magma and surged out, forming a giant fist.
"Dai Funka!"
Boom!
"Return to port."
"Yes!!!!!!!!!"