After wasting a lot of time, Sanji was so angry that he almost tied Zoro up with a rope and took him away. The two finally arrived at the elite training camp.
After informing the guard at the door of his ID and purpose, Sanji said to Zoro fiercely:
"If you make Instructor Zephyr get impatient and stop teaching us, I will kill you first when I return."
Zoro felt guilty and snorted twice without refutation.
The guard checked the two people and returned the documents to them after confirming that they were correct.
"Come in, Chief Instructor Zephyr is waiting for you."
"Okay, thank you."
After saying thank you, the two hurried in.
The first thing that caught their eyes was the training ground that took up half of the area of the training camp.
At this time, the trainees in the training camp had already started the day's course.
They were either practicing the six styles against wooden targets or stone pillars, or fighting each other in pairs.
Shouts came from the mouths of these elites, and their momentum was much stronger than that of ordinary marines.
The two widened their eyes, shocked and didn't know how to describe it.
"Did Luffy, Ain and the others come from such a place?
No wonder they all have such terrifying strength."
Zoro couldn't help but sigh.
Sanji nodded, but his brows were tightly knitted.
"Although it was training, is it really okay to use such heavy hands on your companions?
What if you accidentally kill your companion?"
"Then they can only blame their own lack of strength."
Sanji was halfway through his words when another person interrupted.
The two turned around and saw that the person was Zephyr, and immediately saluted and greeted him.
"Teacher Zephyr"*2 nodded calmly, then salute him
"I am only responsible for planning your training plans, you don't need to call me teacher."
He said, turning his attention back to the students on the training ground.
"Since you have become a marine, you must be prepared to sacrifice at any time.
This so-called preparation not only refers to fighting with pirates, but also includes training and even being killed by comrades by mistake."
The two nodded heavily. They were also prepared to die.
This sea is full of dangers. Not to mention them, even the admirals may be in danger at any time.
After stopping to observe for a while, Zephyr turned around and called the two to walk to the empty space.
After walking a few steps, he paused and turned his head to warn:
"Let me make it clear in advance that my requirements are very strict.
If you can't meet them, I won't teach you anymore, even if Luffy begs me to do so."
The two of them also paused, and Zoro looked up and met Zephyr's gaze, revealing an excited smile.
"It just so happens that I also want to learn from the former admiral."
Sanji silently lit a cigarette, exhaled the smoke, and grinned:
"Let's do this."
Looking at the two young men's firm and confident eyes, Zephyr was very satisfied.
If they don't even have such courage, then don't waste his time, just go back to where you came from.
Nodding, Zephyr was about to turn around and continue leading the way, but suddenly he thought of something and pointed at the cigarette in Sanji's hand and said:
"By the way, smoking is prohibited here."
Sanji coughed and looked at Zephyr with resentment.
'Please, don't say such a spoiling thing at this time.'
Zephyr laughed and said jokingly in a good mood:
"Kid, it's best not to touch this stuff when you're young. If you want to smoke, at least wait until you're an adult."
"Tsk, got it."
Sanji responded, stamped out the cigarette butt and put it in his pocket. Zephyr was even more satisfied with this, and immediately took the two to the open space they had chosen in advance.
The three of them stood still, Zephyr rubbed his fists, and his eyes swept over the two of them.
"Who will go first? Or will you come together?"
The two looked at each other, and Zoro drew his sword without saying anything.
" Ittoryu: 36-Pound Phoenix"
A shocking spiral slash flew out from the Wado Ichimonji.
After seeing this attack, Zephyr nodded secretly in his heart, then calmly crossed his arms and attached his Armament Haki, ready to take it head-on to test his quality. The terrifying slash with power comparable to that of a cannonball hit him, but Zephyr easily blocked it with a slight force of his legs.
Putting down his arms, Zephyr looked at Zoro with a look of surprise and teased:
"The name is nice, but the power is just so-so."
'This stinky old man.'
Zoro's face darkened, and he thought of his hated captain.
Luffy had laughed at him before, saying that he spent all his IQ on naming his moves.
He was so angry that he wanted to draw his sword and fight Luffy, but he was beaten so hard that he almost doubted his life.
"Damn it, then let me do another one."
Zoro no longer hesitated, bit down on the Wado Ichimonji, and pulled out the Sandai Kitetsu and another equally fine sword from his waist with both hands.
"Oh, three-sword style, this is really the first time I've seen it. I hope you can bring me some surprises."
Zeff said with interest.
Zoro didn't reply, slowly put the double swords on his back, and squatted down to accumulate power.
"Santoryu..."
Reciting the name of the move in his mind, Zoro's legs were like springs, and he suddenly kicked towards Zephyr.
"Tiger Hunting!"
The two swords chopped down on his head, and Zephyr also felt the extraordinaryness of this move.
However, he was still very confident and raised his arms again.
"Armed Iron Steel!"
The blood in his body flowed rapidly, and the muscles of his arms were tightly stretched like steel under his active guidance.
The reinforced iron body combined with the Armament haki made it impossible for even Zoro's powerful blow to break this defence. Although the attack was blocked, the ground under Zephyr's attack was broken inch by inch under such a heavy attack.
Zephyr's feet sank, and his calves were buried halfway into the ground.
"I guess it's your turn!"
Zoro shouted, and quickly jumped to the side.
Behind him, Sanji, who had not made a move, supported himself with his left foot and spun at high speed.
Because of the speed, his right foot was actually burning with fire.
"You bastard green moss head, I don't need you to remind me! Diable Jambe: Flambage Shot!"
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