Ghost Shark, but in the world of One Piece

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While relieved, He sighed, but his straightforward nature and lack of concern for interpersonal relationships made it difficult for him to integrate into high-level circles.

Even if she is Tina's adopted sister, it won't work.

Just like the ruthless Sakazuki, who had achieved great success as a general, Sengoku would never have chosen him as his successor.

After the crane relayed the story, Sakazuki's eyes lit up, and he felt a sense of pride that the crane could be considered a confidant.

He truly deserves to be called the most outstanding navy member of the new generation! His awareness and level of thought far surpass those of his peers, and his noble character is truly remarkable.

As expected, assigning Lieutenant Colonel Specter to Kuzan was a mistake. I really want to kill the person in charge of the lottery allocation!

"Hmm? Judging from your expression, you still want Hibari to join?" Tsuru asked in surprise, glancing at the delighted Sakazuki.

"Of course!" Akainu straightened his chest and strode out of the room. "This is the kind of naval role model worth pursuing. I fully support him!"

Upon hearing this, He remained silent for a moment, glanced at the noisy training ground outside the glass window, and followed Sakazuki's steps.

"What you said is correct, but there is one thing you got wrong."

"what?"

"Lauren Tina is now a colonel." Crane smiled and continued walking.

The two arrived at the training ground and climbed to the top of the platform to observe. At this moment, Zefa was also in front of the new recruits, watching them with a look of satisfaction and reluctance, holding the files and looking at their youthful faces.

Since the Whitebeard Jr. attack, to prevent Zeff from having an asthma attack and causing an accident, the Navy has assigned an additional vice admiral to protect him, and this has become a standard practice.

Many people signed up to become members of the Ghost Shark Squad, and the line stretched from the temporary shed set up on the high platform all the way to the entrance of the training ground.

"Those seeking promotion and wealth, please take another path; those who fear death, do not enter this gate."

On the wooden signs flanking the interview area, Specter had written this sentence in neat handwriting. Akainu glanced at it casually, immediately froze, and then his smile widened even further.

it is good!energetic!

What glorious justice! This is what we, his colleagues, should always remember.

"After the interview, find a few people to turn this sentence into a couplet and paste it on the attic door." Not far from Akainu, Sengoku, who had arrived with Garp, gave the order to his adjutant.

"Yes, Marshal." The adjutant saluted and withdrew.

It went down.

The appearance of several high-ranking naval officers at the bustling registration channel did not cause a stir. After a brief cheer, most people felt nervous and uneasy, like brides being led into their bridal chamber.

The long queue consisted mostly of loyal followers who had been following the Specter's legendary exploits for the past two years, including several second-generation characters such as Peacock and Lark.

They were no longer so cynical, but instead, like their classmates, they clutched their files tightly, embracing their future.

Chapter 84 Deep Sea Fleet Oath (Please Subscribe)

Marineford, the main training ground.

The sun was strong, and the sea breeze made the reeds sway from side to side, exuding a fresh, light green hue. Birds chirped and twirled in the trees, and the streets and alleys were covered in lush greenery. The future of the new recruits floated uncertainly on the scales of the interview process.

"Haiya, female, ranked fourth in the elite class overall. She has excellent physical strength, outstanding combat skills, outstanding mental qualities, and outstanding nautical knowledge."

"Desired development direction—navigator for warships!"

Laurentina looked at the file in her hand and nodded approvingly. This recruit named Haiya had an outstanding resume.

"Our team needs someone like you!"

After listening, the voluptuous woman standing in front of Laurentina blushed inexplicably. She stared intently at the ghost shark, and couldn't help but stick out her little tongue, revealing two small sharp teeth.

What a lovely newcomer.

Her smile is just a little too healthy, with an overly shy expression.

"So, I've already joined the branch?"

Haiya's voice is a languid, mature woman's voice, with a slightly bubbly, sticky quality. Her voice is very loud, which perfectly matches the size of an extra-large cup!

"Yes, you're mine now."

After rejecting dozens of resumes, Laurentina finally drew a golden legendary one and happily stamped it as approved.

"Alright, you can go pack your things in the dorm now." The girl nodded and was about to interview the next person when her hand was suddenly grasped.

???

"Give me your autograph, Colonel Specter." Haiya smiled, her eyebrows curving to reveal her sharp teeth.

"Okay, where do you want to sign?"

"Chest area."

Huh? Laurentina paused for a moment, subconsciously glancing at the other woman's impressive curves, and blinked in confusion.

This isn't a good idea...

Alice and Ain even stopped the admissions process, turned around and scrutinized the overly enthusiastic, voluptuous woman.

I always feel like there are ants crawling inside me, making me feel uncomfortable and uneasy.

The girl's hands were gently guided by the other person's soft, rounded palms. She picked up the pen tremblingly and left an enduring mark on the heavy fruit.

It felt like embracing the sunshine, rolling around in soft clouds, and having a wonderful time all day long—it was unbelievably beautiful.

When the little shark finally realized what was happening, its face turned bright red, and its mind went completely blank.

The other two weren't much better off; for a moment, they forgot to stop it, a strong sense of crisis suddenly gripping their hearts. This wasn't some kind of recruit recruitment meeting; it was practically Niu Niu's mother opening the door for Niu Niu—Niu Niu was incredibly arrogant!

"Next, next one!"

Laurentina shyly withdrew her hand, and Haiya playfully stuck out her tongue. This matter was finally over.

"Naval recruit, tenth in the elite class, Muse." The newcomer was a sunny and lively young woman. She rested her head on her hand and blinked her left eye. "But I probably don't need a very detailed introduction, Lieutenant Commander. After all, I've always been a follower of yours."

Wow! A miracle happened with a single pull, another golden legend!

Moreover, he looks much more serious than the previous one.

“Muse, female, excellent physical strength…” Ghost Shark continued reading. Although her grades were slightly worse than Haiya’s, she also had her own areas of expertise.

Excellent tactical insight!

In the future, we can assign him a position such as a combat captain.

Specter Shark nodded without hesitation, accepting this talented individual.

"You'll have a lot of work to do today, so please take care and get some rest." As she left, Muse gently reminded her, her eyes full of tenderness.

Laurentina was instantly struck by a warm current, like being bathed in the evening breeze by a campfire in the wilderness, feeling completely healed.

This unique sense of healing that only young girls can provide is something no one else can give. Socially awkward Ai Yin wouldn't say such a thing, and the proud and silly girl would never even mention it.

"Thank you!" Laurentina nodded, fully recharged to welcome the next newcomer.

......

"What?!" Tsuru looked at the girls in front of her in surprise, unable to sit still. "You and Hibari were both eliminated?"

“No, it’s not just us.” Hibari, with his bangs sticking out, was almost crying. “Drake, Prince, and the other members of headquarters were all rejected.”

"That was too ruthless, you're such a bad boy, Ghost Shark." Peacock leaned on her slender waist, a forced smile on her face, clearly dissatisfied. "You need to be properly disciplined."

"Peacock!" Crane glared at her granddaughter. "As a lady, please don't speak like that. Besides, Colonel Ghost Shark must have his own ideas."

"Okay, Grandma He."

The peacock gave a perfunctory reply, turned around, and slowly walked towards the exit.

Did this child's self-esteem get hurt?

Despite ranking third, I wasn't selected. If I were younger, I probably would have reacted like a peacock.

He shook his head and followed in his granddaughter's footsteps.

"Hibari, what are you thinking?" Akainu, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.

"Me, me... I'm sad, but... but..."

"But I'm also very unwilling to accept it!"

Faced with this imposing man, the girl initially spoke haltingly and intermittently, but when she thought of his achievements, she couldn't help but feel her heart surge with emotion.

"I see." Akainu smiled, a rare occurrence, as he smoked a cigarette. "Specter is an excellent Marine whom I deeply admire. Even if you get slapped, don't overthink it. Her sense of justice is beyond the comprehension of others."

The stern-faced general exhaled a puff of smoke, glanced at the newly formed squad, and murmured, his voice full of narrative: "Do you still remember the baseball games you played when you were a kid?"

"Baseball?" Hibari paused for a moment, then a smile crept onto his face as he recalled the past. "I remember, before I became a sniper, baseball was my specialty."

"Yes." Akainu patted Hibari's head and chuckled.

"Life is like a baseball game, and you are the main character. So even if you keep losing, being ignored, being looked down upon, and becoming a laughing stock, you can only continue playing the game."

So, go stand in the batting box. How can you start if you don't stand there first?

His golden shawl swayed in the sea breeze, and Akainu's face looked less serious and more gentle in the sunlight.

"So, you mean you want me to never give up, right?" Lark chuckled, looking rather simple-minded.

Just then, the sound of Ghost Shark giving instructions suddenly came from the completed training ground platform.

Now, everyone's attention turned to that direction.

Akainu ruffled Hibari's hair with a large hand, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes. "Hibari, listen carefully to what Lieutenant Colonel Specter says next. I have a feeling it's going to be something incredible!"

Garp and Sengoku laughed heartily as they found the best viewing spots. The adjutant, being quite perceptive, also called over the photography team members and asked them to capture the exciting moments to come.

The combination of a ghost shark and a high platform is sure to create a wonderful chemical reaction!

Even the two ancestors of the cranes, who were about to leave the training ground, subconsciously stopped and looked back.

Looking at the solemn and disciplined hundred-man squadron below the stage, Ghost Shark coughed lightly and smiled as he spoke.

Chapter 85: Speech on Justice 2.0: Comrades, Come! (Please Subscribe)

Laurentina paused for a moment, then reached out and took the device from her adjutant, Ain. Her clear voice was amplified infinitely through the Den Den Mushi, spreading evenly to every corner of the training ground.

"To be honest, the formation of this squadron was quite rushed. I was doing well in the Black Prison Fleet, but then I was suddenly transferred to the Four Seas, which was... pretty abrupt."

The girl finished speaking in a relaxed tone, and didn't forget to shrug with the little bear.

The contrasting images immediately made the serious newcomers burst into laughter, raising the atmosphere on the training ground and causing a chorus of chatter.

I never expected Colonel Specter to have such a cute side.

In the audience seats outside the VIP stand, Hibari, standing next to Akainu, couldn't help but chuckle, covering her mouth and laughing adorably.

Laurentina, holding the microphone, continued:

"Some may wonder why it's the Four Seas. First of all, obeying orders is the Navy's duty. Since I've been transferred to the Four Seas and I've also summoned you, it means the Four Seas need us, the people who are bleeding and weeping under the pirate invasion need us, and maintaining the peace of this sea needs us."

How can we turn our backs on the suffering of others?!

"Okay!" Aokiji, who arrived late, nodded, his eyes shining and his face glowing, as if he had become ten years younger.

Laurentina's words perfectly aligned with the doves' ideology, completely erasing Kuzan's minor complaints about the girl's hawkish tendencies.

Catching sight of the newcomer, the girl smiled in that direction and continued speaking:

"Especially in this era, an era in which pirates are becoming increasingly rampant, an era in which technology is developing rapidly, and an era in which the brightest progress and the darkest reality coexist."

Roger died, and even on his deathbed, he still managed to disgust others, ushering in this repulsive era.

After him, some people began openly declaring their intention to set sail and become the Pirate King. On this vast sea, the balance of power shifted dramatically; even a national thief like Doflamingo could become a world idol. And those weaker nations were also shackled by pirates, forever condemned to countless atrocities.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire scene fell silent.

Akainu silently clenched his fists, Garp and Sengoku put down their snacks and became focused, and the anger of the 100-man squadron was instantly stirred up.

Laurentina took a step forward, raised her fist towards the sky, her tone cold and tinged with anger.

"And all of this is because the navy's power hasn't reached them yet, because the righteous force that dares to protect the good and eliminate evil hasn't arrived. If we, their comrades, were to arrive, would the evil dragon still dare to indiscriminately slaughter the residents of the Konomie Islands?"

So don't ask whether the campfire should burn, first ask if the cold and darkness still exist; don't ask whether the bullet should be loaded, first ask if bullying and plunder still exist; don't ask if the cause of justice has a tomorrow, first ask if injustice still exists today!

"Well said!" At that moment, sincere and enthusiastic applause erupted. All the navy personnel cheered in unison, and the extremely excited sound waves almost overturned the entire ceremonial platform.

Upon hearing this, the Muse in the audience trembled with excitement, skillfully pulled out a small red notebook, and frantically took notes.

Haiya leaned forward and took a look; inside were many of Ghost Shark's quotes copied down.

From our choice of justice to our unwavering commitment, and the countless memorable quotes we cite today, every word and every detail is recorded here.

Ugh, that woman is really annoying!