"Everyone against one?"
Richard doubted his hearing.
But when he saw the same astonished expression on his superior, Major General Adila's face, he realized he hadn't heard wrong!
If someone else had said this in front of him, Richard would have thought the person was an unreasonable lunatic, desperate for fame.
The number of people who came today for the new recruit selection exceeded 500.
Among them were some bounty hunters, boxers, fighters, and hunters from the North Sea.
There were even some army leaders from various kingdoms who had deserted to join the navy in search of fame.
If these individuals were selected individually, some of them could match the lieutenant in the branch.
Let alone facing everyone together.
But the person who said these words was Admiral Akainu, the highest combat power of the Navy Headquarters, and the elder brother of Major General Adila!
For Richard, the words of such a high-profile figure were law.
This meant that the Admiral believed that Rorschach, a fellow North Sea native, could single-handedly face 500 new recruits!
"My fellow countryman is somewhat terrifying," Richard couldn't help but take a cold breath and looked at Rorschach with a different gaze.
Adila's throat moved slightly, and a glimmer of brilliance appeared in his eyes as he stared at Rorschach. "Could it be that this is another genius like Rob Lucci from CP9?"
Thinking of this, Major General Adila suddenly became excited.
Since Admiral Sakazuki and Admiral Borsalino left the North Sea, it had been many years since a notable talent emerged from the North Sea.
Not to mention a talent with supernatural abilities.
In recent years, there have been very few new-generation leaders in the Navy who showed monstrous potential.
In contrast, the pirates have produced numerous famous figures over the years.
Each new powerful pirate adds to the chaos of the seas.
Although the Navy does not want to admit it, it is undeniable that the new generation of the Navy has started to show a decline in standards.
When Major General Adila went to the headquarters three years ago, he heard Teacher Zephyr expressing his concerns about this.
How can justice be defended unshakably? The answer lies in the emergence of monsters like Sakazuki and Borsalino.
The sea is filled with pirate monsters.
Only monsters can fight monsters!
If the North Sea could produce a monster-level Navy talent again... Adila breathed heavily and smiled.
"As long as Brother Sakazuki is confident in this kid Rorschach, then we should give him a chance."
His interest was piqued.
In Richard's astonished eyes, the branch base leader personally walked into the crowded queue.
Major General Adila exhaled thunderously and loudly said:
"All new recruits participating in today's selection, listen up. The rules for the special selection have been temporarily changed."
Upon hearing this, the recruits who were already impatiently waiting in line suddenly erupted in an uproar.
Especially those who were confident in their abilities, their faces showed clear signs of anger.
Why did they travel all the way to Qianyan Island? Because they were aiming for this special selection rule!
Those who are confident in their strength would not be content with spending years as ordinary soldiers in the 177th branch, doing menial tasks like cleaning and cooking.
Some of them had high statuses already, so why come here? Because they wanted to use this selection mechanism to leapfrog ranks and become officers in the North Sea branch.
Now, with the opportunity in front of them, the Navy says the selection rules have temporarily changed?
Is this a joke? Fortunately, despite their dissatisfaction, no one dared to be the first to oppose.
Because in the North Sea, there are three forces that no one dares to provoke. The Germa War Guild, the Donquixote Family, and the 177th Navy branch!
"Don't worry, the temporary change in rules does not mean you won't have a chance. On the contrary, this rule will make the selection process faster and more efficient. The longer you persist, the more exceptional promotions you will receive."
Major General Adila scanned the crowd, fully aware of what the recruits were thinking.
But he didn't care.
The North Sea has never been short of troublemakers.
If someone truly wants to quit, no one will say a word to stop them.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, the previously indignant recruits looked at Adila with some confusion, not knowing what he was planning.
Adila ignored their confusion and directly looked at Rorschach in the distance, shouting loudly:
"New recruit Rorschach! Step forward to receive orders!"
"Present!"
In the distance, Rorschach quickly dropped what he was doing and ran through the curious crowd to stand in front of Major General Adila, saluting crisply.
"Third-class soldier Rorschach, reporting! Awaiting orders!"
"Excellent! Very spirited!"
Major General Adila praised and then pointed to Rorschach, loudly announcing to all the recruits:
"The new selection rule is..."
"All of you will face him together. Whoever can defeat him will be highly valued by the 177th branch, receive exceptional promotions, and may even become a branch lieutenant!"
"What?"
Upon hearing this, the crowd was in an uproar.
Not only were the recruits talking among themselves, but even the officers of the 177th branch who were registering the recruits looked at their commander in shock.
Everyone doubted their ears.
"Everyone against Rorschach alone? Why?"
The cotton candy in Hibari's hand suddenly didn't taste sweet anymore.
She frowned and looked at Major General Adila, confused.
Was Adila targeting Rorschach? But why?
"Yes! Only in this way can someone truly exceptional stand out from the crowd!"
However, Daos, who was standing beside her, had his eyes shining with approval.
"Whose side are you on? So many people against Rorschach, even he..." Hibari said with displeasure.
But before she could finish, Daos interrupted.
"Little girl, you have no idea just how much potential that boy has."
He continued with an almost fanatical expression:
"His physical talent is as terrifying as that of Charlotte Linlin in her youth. Such non-human strength is beyond ordinary people's comprehension."
Daos looked with fervor at Rorschach, who was stepping onto the spacious stage.
"The talent of steel and iron bones is no less than that old woman's steel balloon!"
"Let them see what a monster-level talent looks like!"
"Rorschach!!"
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