I summon the shadow army in Pirates.

(The military rank set in the previous chapter has been changed to Second Lieutenant of the Navy Headquarters, and the elite training camp is scheduled for next year)

Sunny weather.

A few white seagulls flew across the sea, and their crisp chirping was refreshing.

Rogge Town, villa in the west.

The door was opened, and Coles, wearing a white navy uniform, slowly walked out.

Compared to three months ago.

His body has become stronger, his original height of 1.8 meters has grown to 1.83 meters, and the greenness on his face is gradually receding.

After saying goodbye to my father and sister.

Coles walked towards the naval base in Rogge Town with steady steps.

The three-day vacation has ended.

It was also time for him to return to base.

I just don’t know if the military rank review has been completed at this time.

With this anticipation.

Coles returned to this naval base whose main color was blue.

After entering the base, he originally wanted to report to the service room first to see which department of the navy he was assigned to.

However, as soon as he stepped into the corridor of the building, he was stopped by Dasqi.

"Cols, Colonel Smoker asked you to find him in his office."

"it is good."

Under the leadership of Dasqi, Coles walked towards the sixth floor of the Navy Building.

all the way.

Dasqi also told Coles about the various floors of the naval building.

Because of her hard work, Dasqi was awarded the rank of First Class Private after the recruit period.

After that, if you want to be promoted, you will be corporal, sergeant, staff sergeant, warrant officer...

Dasqi, who appeared three years later, only reached the rank of sergeant.

This can be seen.

Without great military merit, it is very difficult to advance after the navy.

Soon, the two came to the door of Smoker's office.

Then push open the wooden door.

Everything inside is also revealed.

Sofa, desk, bookshelf, hanging hanging weapons with ten hands...

Smoker rarely smoked today.

Extremely rare.

Behind the desk, Smoker was sitting quietly, reading a notice.

As the door was pushed open.

Their eyes met.

Coles had met Smoker many times before. Three months ago, there was a conversation under the execution platform about why he became stronger.

But he didn't expect that the recruits would encounter the William Pirates on their first day, which made the promise they made the day before that they would meet tomorrow become empty words.

"Colonel Smoker." Coles immediately saluted with a standard military salute.

"Yeah." Smoker's eyes widened again, and he saw the ridiculously handsome young marine in front of him.

He never thought of it.

This young man, who was just an ordinary boy three months ago, suddenly became a rising star in the navy.

After reviewing.

Smoker handed over the notice in his hand.

"Congratulations, Charlotte Coles."

"In view of your performance during the recruit period and the many military merits you have achieved, the Navy will award you the rank of 'Second Lieutenant of the Navy Headquarters' today."

"Second Lieutenant of the Headquarters!" Hearing this, Dasqi who was standing aside couldn't help but exclaimed.

She knows something about the naval rank system.

Second Lieutenant of the Navy Headquarters, which is equivalent to the rank of Major here!

Coles was awarded such a high rank for the first time?

Smoker was also shocked when he first saw this military rank.

But then I thought about it, it was normal.

The current era of great pirates is turbulent, and the navy is already showing signs of weakness.

Faced with this situation, the Navy Headquarters modified the system so that seniority stacking is no longer required, and promotions can only be achieved based on military merit.

Coles was shocked.

But what surprised him was not the rank, but the word "headquarters".

Doesn't this mean that he will be sent to the naval headquarters of the Grand Waterway for training?

Smoker handed over a beautiful box: "This is your military rank award notice, and this navy coat. You are now qualified to put it on your shoulders."

"Dasqi, go to the rightmost office on the third floor and clean up. From now on, that will be Coles' office."

After receiving Smog's instructions, Dasqi began to execute the order meticulously.

Ok?

Coles asked in confusion: "Colonel Smoker, what am I?"

Smoker leaned on the chair and explained: "Oh, the higher-ups have decided to temporarily let you stay in Donghai to serve for a period of time. You will not be recruited to the Navy Headquarters until next year's elite training camp."

"I really don't know what the higher-ups are thinking, but it's okay for you to stay. It just happens that we don't have enough. You will be responsible for patrolling in the future to prevent pirates from landing in Rogge Town."

Coles saluted again.

"Yes."

……

After leaving Smoker's office, Coles began to walk towards the rightmost room on the third floor.

Although I still have to go to the Navy Headquarters, next year is still far away, and I can still spend some time with my family in Rogge Town.

This is already the best case.

Coles suddenly remembered what Major Kahn said to him yesterday. This should be the result of the major's help. I wonder how the major helped him?

Major Kahn comes to mind.

Coles then remembered that the office on the far right on the third floor was the major's.

Has the Major's office been moved to another floor due to his promotion in military service?

While walking, I met Dasqi coming up again on the stairs.

Coles couldn't help but wonder: "Why did you come up again?"

Dasqi replied: "There is no need to clean the office, it has already been sorted out by the major."

"Oh."

Coles nodded and then asked: "Where is Major Kahn? Where has his office been moved? Why didn't I see it?"

Dasqi was a little surprised and said: "Don't you know? Major Kahn's military rank has been promoted to Major at the Navy Headquarters. Because he is going to be transferred to the Navy Headquarters, his office is vacated for you."

"Transferred to Navy Headquarters?"

Coles had a look of surprise on his face. He didn't expect that he was not transferred to the Navy Headquarters, but that the Major was transferred there instead.

"When will Major Kahn go to headquarters?"

Dasqi replied: "Just this morning, many people went to see the major and leave. Because I want you to lead the army, I can't go to see the major off."

today?

Why didn't the major tell him yesterday?

"I'm going to see Major Kahn off."

Coles handed the items in his hand to Dasqi, and then anxiously ran towards the port of Rogge Town.

"Hey, now..."

"The warship heading for the Navy Headquarters should have almost left."

Dasqi wanted to call Coles, but in the blink of an eye, Coles disappeared.

……

on the street.

Coles' figure moved forward at a high speed, and trees, houses, and people passed by him at high speed.

Major Kahn was his instructor when he was a recruit and taught him a lot of knowledge. Although they only got along for three months, this gentle instructor made him feel particularly close.

What's more, Major Kahn saved his life twice.

No matter how.

When Major Kahn left Rogge Town, Coles had to go and say goodbye in person.

At this time, the port of Rogge Town.

With a tearful farewell from a group of Navy sailors, Kahn boarded the warship bound for Navy headquarters.

During his tenure over the years, Kahn has always treated his subordinates calmly, and even stood in front of everyone when there was danger.

The subordinate soldiers are very happy about this promotion, but they will also be reluctant to leave the commander who has been with them for a long time.

After Kahn said goodbye to these subordinate soldiers, the warship was officially launched.

This warship did not set out to pick up Kahn alone. There were also some ferocious pirates escorted in the cabin. These pirates will be transported by this warship and sent to the "Justice Island" for trial, and eventually imprisoned in the "Undersea Island". "Inside the prison".

Kahn is also heading to the Grand Line as an escort this time.

Kahn already knew about today's trip, but he did not choose to tell Coles because he did not want to implicate the rising star of the navy.

Undercover as a revolutionary soldier.

His mission this time is to sneak into the navy headquarters. Where secrets are strict and there are many powerful people, he may be discovered if he is not careful.

Very dangerous.

Kahn didn't know his future at all, so he didn't approach Coles again, and he didn't tell Coles about his departure today.

In fact, during the observation period of the new recruits, Kahn once keenly discovered that Coles' philosophy was different from others, and he was a very suitable candidate for the development of the revolutionary army.

But he did not influence Coles.

Because Kahn thinks.

No matter who Coles chooses to be, it should be his own decision.

This is a right that belongs to everyone!

……

When Coles arrived at the port.

The warship has already left.

On the blue sea ahead, only the increasingly smaller black spots can be seen.

Coles stood in the port, the sea breeze blowing in, blowing his black hair.

"Still not able to say goodbye to the Major!"

"However, it doesn't matter."

"We will meet again next year. At that time, we should be at the Navy Headquarters."