Headquarters, Marineford.
It was the middle of Sea Circle Calendar 1515, and Garp returned to the New World after completing his reporting work at the end of last year.
Most of the Marine Base commanders also returned to their respective bases, and Sengoku ended the meeting with just a few innocuous words.
The true purpose is only known to a few high-level officials.
Although the Marines are responsible for justice, not every Marine upholds the concept of justice.
In every group, there are always some dodgy people, and there are also a lot of people who secretly take refuge in the World Government.
Sengoku doesn't want the World Government to know Marine's little thoughts just yet.
And now, it is also the day when the new elite training camp opens.
Young people selected from all over the world and the Grand Line stepped into this Marine fortress with great expectations, about to start a new journey.
This is also Zephyr's happiest moment.
Because the injection of new blood means that Marine's justice still has meaning.
At the very least, some civilians agree with Marine's justice.
"Teacher Zephyr, you don't have to smile so happily, right? Although I'm here to see you."
Sitting in Zephyr's office, Atlas looked at Zephyr, who always had a smile on his face, and couldn't help joking.
"Go, go! You little brat, I think this year's recruits are of good quality."
Zephyr pointed to the roster in his hand.
"There are a lot of good talents here, and they will become the backbone of the Marines when they grow up."
"Really? There are indeed a lot of good seeds."
Atlas stepped forward and saw Kuina's name prominently at the forefront. He pointed and said, "Kuina's swordsmanship talent is even as good as mine. It's a pity that she can't train her body properly."
"Haha~~ Brat, if you want me to start a small business, just say so. Being able to have such strength at this age requires more than just hard work."
Zephyr couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.
Even though he is now a Marine Admiral, Atlas is still as sneaky as ever.
"Although she is a girl, her physical talent must be good. She may be the next candidate for Admiral Momousagi."
"You don't need to remind me, I will definitely take more care of her."
As the general instructor of the training camp, his energy is limited, and he can only focus on cultivating those outstanding Marine talents.
This is very realistic and also very cruel.
"By the way, Teacher Zephyr, can you add two more names now?"
"Oh? Who?"
Thinking of those two difficult brats, Atlas couldn't help but get a headache, "Ace and Sabo, they are not young anymore. Although they are a little early, their talents are enough."
"Didn't Garp say that he would teach them personally?"
Zephyr was a little confused.
He had already paid attention to the three brothers, but Garp had always emphasized that he would personally teach the three brothers and make them powerful sailors.
"Don't you know the character of old man Garp? He is completely messy, and they have been pestering me these past few days, wanting me to come to you to intercede."
Atlas was also a little irritated by being pestered, so he happened to come over to Zephyr's place to sit down, so he simply helped them talk together.
Count on that old man Garp?
It was completely a stick-based education. He was not surprised that the three brothers were sent to fight Sea Kings with their bare hands in the sea that day.
"Okay, no problem. I just want to see how terrifying the monster genius that you guys praise as being no less than Sakazuki and the others is, hahahaha!"
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The crescent-shaped port was filled with warships from all over the world. Young faces were full of enthusiasm. They stood on tiptoes and looked around, sizing up the Marine holy land in front of them - Marineford.
Every Marine had a dream in their heart: to come to the Grand Line, step on the land of Marineford, and breathe in the air here.
And this dream had come true at this moment.
However, on an inconspicuous warship, two strange combinations, one big and one small, got off the ship and started wandering around casually.
"Hey! Sister, are you going to find Mr. Atlas?"
The bigger and wretched young man bent down and asked the little girl next to him with a smile on his face.
"Don't call me eldest sister, just call me Kuina."
Kuina frowned slightly.
This guy was also one of the East Blue trainees this time. After knowing that she had a quota to attend Loguetown, he had been pestering her in every possible way. After learning about her relationship with Admiral Atlas, he intensified.
It was true that Kuina, who was impatient with the harassment, gave him a beating.
Although he has a Devil Fruit, it is only the most common Rat Fruit and is not well developed, so he is naturally no match for Kuina.
Even though his face was bruised, Mouse still persisted and insisted on following her to see Atlas.
"Also, I don't know the road. I'm just wandering around. I'll find out when I ask."
When Mouse heard this, he also smiled flatteringly: "Okay, Kuina, then I will follow you all the time."
He didn't care at all about Kuina's violent beating. He was used to being beaten for developing the fruit. Not only could he meet his idol, but he could also develop the fruit's abilities at the same time. He killed two birds with one stone. There was no more cost-effective deal than this.
However, they had never been to the main headquarters and got lost.
Passing through the school grounds where fighting was raging, the first thing they saw was a lush green area. At the end of the forest path was an open space, with two fully armed Marine soldiers guarding a gate.
Snap!!
Two palms suddenly stretched out and crossed in front of Kuina.
"I'm sorry, this is an important place for the Marine family, and no one is allowed to enter."
During the recent turmoil in the family home, even though the ordinary Marines didn't know the inside story, Sengoku still stepped up the inspection and guarding of the family home.
"Huh? Sorry, I'm here to report as a recruit, and I accidentally got lost and ended up here."
Kuina smiled apologetically and turned around to go back the way she came.
But a figure behind her directly passed her and ran towards the two Marines.
"Hey! Nezumi..."
Before Kuina could stop him, Nezumi had already grasped the hand of one of them, with a smile on his face, "Brother, is Admiral Atlas at Marine Headquarters recently? Do I have a chance to see him?"
Seeing his impatient look, the Marine understood and asked, "Atlas Admiral's little fanboy?"
"Yeah! I've been tapped on the shoulder by Admiral Atlas before."
Nezumi nodded wildly.
The Marine was in awe, and the way he looked at Nezumi gradually changed, "I saw Admiral Atlas entering the family home a few days ago, and he is probably still at the headquarters now."
Originally thinking he was a country bumpkin from all over the world, the Marine didn't expect that he had interacted with Admiral Atlas before and was so favored. His attitude suddenly softened.
"Hey! Are you two looking for that bastard Marine?"
Three teenagers appeared behind them, arms around each other, and asked with unruly expressions.
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