"Zeff wants you to... increase the strength of the Navy?"
"That's what Uncle Zefa said. I haven't agreed to his proposal yet. Should I refuse him?"
"No need. Morgans' newspaper has published enough information. By the way, this matter was handled well, very decisively, and the follow-up was also well done, which is very beneficial to us."
"Of course, I'm not a child anymore, I can handle this kind of thing well."
When faced with a clear enemy, Lyliana knew exactly how to judge, but she also knew about Oran and his group's past and knew that her father was not genuinely cooperating with the Navy.
Therefore, Lyriana was unsure of Oran's attitude towards the Navy, which is why she called back to inquire.
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"Zeff didn't tell me, but...who does he want you to buff?"
"Uncle Zephyr said he'd call you soon, I guess soon?"
Just as Leliana finished speaking, another Den Den Mushi in Oran rang.
As someone with many identities, it's quite reasonable for Oran to have many Den Den Mushi (snail phone numbers).
"I'm Zephyr. Riley should have told you my thoughts by now, right?"
"I told you, I think there's something wrong with you. You had Riley put them on high intensity. Aren't you afraid of crushing their confidence? Haven't you been reading the newspapers lately?"
"I was convinced of this idea after reading the newspaper. Don't worry, I've been teaching students for so many years, I know what level to go, and the people being tested aren't ordinary naval soldiers."
At this point, Zephyr paused slightly before continuing, "It's not a secret, and it won't have any impact if it gets out. Sengoku's promotion to marshal has been confirmed, and it will happen in a few years."
The three generals of the main force have also been chosen: Kuzan, Sakazuki, and Borsalino will all be promoted to generals at the same time as Sengoku is promoted to marshal.
The three admirals are a standard part of the navy's structure, but this position has not been filled for a long time. Originally, Zephyr, Garp, and Sengoku should have been the three admirals of the same period.
However, Garp himself refused to be promoted, but the rank of lieutenant general did not prevent him from doing the work of an admiral, and things just went on like this.
Then came Zephyr's retirement from the front lines and the start of the Great Pirate Era, leaving the Navy's three admirals vacant for several decades.
In order to further curb the arrogance of the pirates, the Navy decided to promote the three of them together. Perhaps in the eyes of the higher-ups, the three of them were still a little bit lacking in strength, so they planned to wait a few more years.
"As future admirals, their opponents are destined to be those sea monsters. It's beneficial for them to experience that power in advance. I don't want them to die on the battlefield one day due to carelessness."
Zefa explained his specific thoughts.
While the strength is undeniable, Lyliana's level of power was never intended for ordinary people.
"Can't your navy find someone suitable?"
"Yes, but there aren't any younger than those three. Kuzan and Sakazuki are alright, but Borsalino is a bit too arrogant. Riley just fought with Whitebeard, right? Perfect timing."
Moreover, those pirates are generally a bit older, which can also serve as a reminder that if they hurry up, they might catch up with those who were born a few years earlier.
It also tells ordinary soldiers that those monsters can be dealt with, and that the navy has its own strengths.
Zefa's reasoning seems quite reasonable; it would be difficult to find someone else to increase the strength of these three.
Both are in their growth phase, possess powerful Devil Fruits, and have undergone systematic training. The biggest difference is probably in their Conqueror's Haki. Without Conqueror's Haki, they are ultimately lacking in top-tier battles.
"If Riley herself has no objections, I won't object either. You can discuss the specifics with her yourself. Riley said on the phone that she's at headquarters, and the two of you aren't together?"
"There was an emergency meeting at headquarters, so I just went there. If you have no objections, I'll hang up now."
With a busy signal from the Den Den Mushi, Zeff hung up first, and Oran even suspected that Zeff was planning to settle a personal score.
Of those three, Borsalino and Zephyr don't get along, which is no secret at Marine Headquarters. It's possible that Zephyr might use this opportunity to pull some tricks.
"So Dad, you don't have any objections?"
"Of course not. Oh, don't use Divine Avoidance. No matter how intense it gets, it's still a training ground. There's no need to use it."
"Okay, I understand."
It wouldn't be a problem for them to fight. These three are destined to be the backbone of the navy in the future, at least for the next ten years or so. No one can say for sure whether they will be friends or foes in the future.
The training robots have figured out some combat data, but data needs to be updated constantly.
Sakazuki and others who graduated many years ago are completely different from those who just graduated; it wouldn't hurt to learn more about them.
Although this understanding is mutual, Lyliana now has the right to hide her moves, and she has the potential to make her opponent know what she is going to do but be powerless to do so.
It's a kind of numerical beauty; once the numbers get powerful enough, exquisite skills become just flashy gadgets.
"Yekrik! Keep going! You haven't reached your limit yet! Look at Riley! At the same age, she can already fight those monster pirates! And look at yourself!"
"No, dear Dad, do you think this comparison is appropriate? Why don't you just tell me to go and fight Whitebeard!"
Zefa's provocation had no effect on Yeklik, who had long recognized the gap in skill levels.
"That's right, recognizing reality is a very important step, and it's good to realize this."
Zephyr had Leliana increase the strength of the three admiral reserves because those three were monsters in the Navy.
Only stronger monsters can increase a monster's strength.
If you compare it to an ordinary person, it's not about increasing the intensity, it's simply a blow to their confidence.
"Weren't you planning to have Leliana fight those guys? Why are you here watching my training?"
"Do you think you can just start this kind of intense training whenever you want? Besides, if it weren't for this coincidence, I wouldn't have made this suggestion."
This kind of battle clearly requires communication with several parties, including Oran and the Navy leadership, as well as the wishes of those involved.
Given the Navy's current manpower and specific circumstances, it would be difficult for Kuzan and the other two to gather at headquarters at the same time, as each of them has their own missions to fulfill.
The reason they were able to gather together this time was due to an internal activity at the Navy Headquarters. It will take some time for the three of them to be promoted to admirals, but before that, they will be granted the status of admiral candidates and will also have their own code names.
In addition to their real names, the codenames Aokiji, Akainu, and Kizaru have also officially appeared in the Navy.
After everything settled down, a small group of people traveled by warship to a deserted island near the naval headquarters.
This is also a shipyard, with a large number of decommissioned warships docked here.
This is the result of intense naval combat. The usable parts of these ships have been removed, and the wreckage left here is generally used as expendable items such as target ships.
The training grounds at Naval Headquarters clearly couldn't withstand their antics; aside from the individuals involved and instructor Zephyr, only a few outstanding trainees were brought over.
Those were all people assessed by Zephyr, people with strong wills. Zephyr believed that even if these people saw battles far beyond their capabilities, they would not give up hope.
"Professor Zephyr, can I choose to admit defeat?"
Upon arriving here, Kuzan's eyes showed no fighting spirit; Zeff had previously referred to Lyliana as the person he was questioning.
The other party is not from the navy, so it's not good to force them to do this.
For Kuzan and his men, it was simple: as long as their superiors deemed the matter acceptable, as military commanders, they only needed to obey orders.
"No, you are the future of the Navy. How can you face the enemy with this mentality? Those pirates in the New World won't line up and walk into Impel Down on their own."
"The situation is different, Professor Zephyr. Have you forgotten that I was helping out at Dr. Oran's research institute? I know Riley's training methods better than you do."
She's not a pirate, you want me to fight her? That's a difficult situation for me."
Wrestling with dragons, splitting waterfalls with bare hands—similar things happen all the time. Kuzan even saw Leriana and Redfield playing table football together.
It may look like a simple children's toy, but it's actually an exercise in Observation Haki. With Redfield's physical abilities and mastery of Observation Haki, most people wouldn't even be able to see the ball's shadow.
Kuzan had little interest in this kind of battle, which had little practical significance.
"Seeing and experiencing are ultimately different. This is for your own good. Every mistake that happens on the training ground can be corrected, but on the battlefield, even the slightest hesitation can be fatal."
"If you refuse, that's fine too. I'll talk to Garp later and ask him to arrange a private session for you. I heard you've become his apprentice."
"Oh well, let's forget about it then. Let's not trouble Mr. Garp with this kind of thing."
Kuzan made a comparison in his mind and changed his mind.
"But I'll go first, Professor Zephyr, you shouldn't have any objections, right?"
"Why are you suddenly so energetic again?"
"I wouldn't say I'm particularly enthusiastic, but since this is unavoidable, let's reduce the painful waiting time. I'd like to see how she fights Sakazuki."
Speaking of those two, they still have a battle that's not over yet.
Remembering what happened in Ohara, Kuzan suddenly didn't find it so boring anymore.
Back then, for various reasons, Kuzan could only express his dissatisfaction by taking sides in this way. But things are different now. If they still remember what happened four years ago, they could even settle the old conflicts.
This clandestine battle is expected to last three days. According to Zephyr's assessment, these three admiral candidates are no match for Whitebeard at this time, and they will most likely lose this duel.
But no matter what, we can't let all three of them go at once.
As for why each person should have one day...
It wasn't that Zephyr was taking care of Leliana; he knew very well that a strong person of that strength could easily fight for seven or eight days straight. Allowing enough rest time was mainly to save face for the Navy.
Zephyr simply wanted to use Leliana, this genius, to let them understand the strength of the world.
Fighting one match a day can be attributed to the difference in skill; losing isn't a big deal, especially since Lyliana just proved how strong she is.
But if they can't win even after fighting repeatedly, and the news gets out that the three future generals can't defeat one person in a series of battles, then it will damage morale.
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