One Piece: Start as a mythical beast, practice to become stronger

Everyone here is the future backbone of the Navy, and they cannot fail to understand Zefa's profound meaning.

Moreover, the Navy Headquarters would never let them die in vain. The selected mission targets must have been rigorously screened to retain opponents best suited to their strength.

In that case, they may not be without a chance to fight...

Some Navy soldiers were lost in thought, even imagining the glorious scene when their group would be the first to complete the mission.

"......"

Zefa didn't want the future of the Navy to be just muscle-bound men who used brute force.

On this sea, there are countless vicious people. Those who don't use their brains cannot survive on this sea.

Moreover, they represent not only themselves but also the interests of the Navy.

Cultivating a group of naval officers with good qualifications requires a massive investment of manpower and resources. Letting these people die in vain is a luxury the Navy cannot afford.

Those who can come to the headquarters to study are not fools, but due to their age, many people have shallow experience and are completely unaware of how dangerous this sea is.

They think that with a passion, they can bring peace and stability to the people in their jurisdiction.

The upcoming mission will completely shatter these people's naive ideas and make them truly down-to-earth.

Although they may encounter danger, danger cannot be a reason for them to retreat.

They are the Navy. While possessing rights and status beyond ordinary people, they must also pay the corresponding price.

Although Zefa loves every one of his students, he doesn't want to see his students die before him. If he wants these students to grow up smoothly, he can only let go at the right time.

Some birds build their nests on cliffs and force their fledglings to fly off the cliffs after they grow their feathers.

Without experiencing hardship, they will never become talented...

The Navy soldiers stood quietly in the field, but their eyes searched every new face, trying to find potential partners in the crowd.

They all know that choosing a teammate is a science. It not only concerns the efficiency of completing the mission but also whether you can trust the people around you in times of crisis.

Their hearts were turbulent, and this anxiety was inadvertently revealed in their tense shoulders and clenched fists.

Zefa's words to let them withdraw still echoed in their ears...

But how could anyone standing in this place choose to run away with their tail between their legs?

Returning to the place where they studied before would only subject them to ridicule.

They would never give up!

Looking at the crowd that had calmed down again, Zefa understood their choice. His eyes revealed approval, and a rare smile appeared on his serious face.

"Very good! Next, you can move freely and find your companions."

"Gather at the port in half an hour to receive the specific mission details."

"I hope you can all find teammates who suit you."

Zefa said in a deep voice, "Dismissed now!"

"......"

Ten minutes later.

Jin An and his two companions arrived at the port.

They walked into the hut where the missions were being distributed.

"Once a decision is made, it cannot be changed. The three of you, as a group, must hunt down this pirate within the limited time." The voice of the instructor in charge of distributing the missions echoed in their ears. "I can only provide simple hints here."

In the silent air, he handed over a yellowed piece of paper with a drawing of a pirate with a full beard and fierce eyes.

He looked down on everything, seeming to mock all laws and order, and taking nothing seriously.

Jin An and the others looked at each other, their eyes filled with an unspeakable excitement and anticipation.

For them, knowing some simple information was enough. The warship would take them to the island where that person lived, and once Observation Haki was activated, everything on the island would be under their control.

Moreover, danger and opportunity coexist. The stronger the enemy, the more they will gain.

Jin An clenched his fists, his mind already calculating various capture strategies.

Tian Yue Shi pursed her dry lips and whispered, "Isn't this mission a little too easy?"

The instructor smiled slightly, capturing Tian Yue Shi's contempt for the mission. This mission was indeed not challenging for the three people in front of him, but unfortunately, it was already the most difficult of all the missions.

"Pirates won't hide in one place for too long. You have to analyze the situation there yourself. With your ability to investigate and analyze, finding the mission target is not difficult."

At this moment, Kuzan's thoughts had flown to the vast sea, as if every wave might hide a clue, and every sea area, every rumor, might be a gateway to the pirate.

The mission's arrival meant that the hunting horn had been sounded.

Jin An put away the paper, took a deep breath, nodded, his attitude resolute and serious: "Understood, Instructor, we will not fail our mission."

In an instant, Jin An's heart was full of fighting spirit, and he and his partners were about to embark on an unknown journey...

"......"

Night fell.

The warship sailed on the boundless sea.

It should have been a time for rest, but the cabin was still brightly lit.

A warship probably carried 5-6 teams. Although their destinations were different, they were still on the same ship.

Under the light, various sea charts and materials were scattered on the rough wooden table, and seriousness and focus were written on every face.

An unspeakable silence filled the air, and only the sound of pages turning could be heard occasionally, or someone clicking their tongue lightly from time to time, seemingly silently reciting some strategy in their heart.

"......"

"I knew that old man Zefa wouldn't make it easy for us," Jin An complained, looking at the mission that had been switched in his hand.

"There's no way around it. Your strength is no secret to Teacher Zefa. It's normal to change the mission," Kuzan said with a smile.

"This person doesn't seem easy to deal with," Tian Yue Shi stood behind Jin An, looking at the paper in his hand, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.

What Jin An held in his hand was a wanted poster.

Orlumbus.

Bounty: 78 million Berries.

Admiral of the Yonta Maria Grand Fleet, known as the 'Slaughtering Dominator' and the 'Cunning Adventurous Murderer'.

He has more than 2,000 subordinates and more than 20 pirate ships.

He is not very old, but he has already made a great name for himself on the Grand Line.

Although his strength is not very strong, this person is a mass murderer. The bounty completely reflects the extent to which this person's actions have reached the point of being condemned by both humans and gods.

"If the opponent is this kind of guy, there's no need to hold back at all," Kuzan had naturally heard of this person's notoriety.

There's no need to be soft-hearted with this kind of person. It's better to send him to be reincarnated sooner rather than later.

"The problem is that this guy is not easy to find..."

News travels slowly on the sea. Even if they go to the place where this guy stayed before, they probably won't meet these people.

"This is Zefa and the others' test for us..."

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