The atmosphere in the office immediately became oppressive.
Faced with Akainu's dissatisfaction, Zeff was at a loss for words.
"Akainu, calm down!" Sengoku snatched the resume from Garp's hands.
"According to Zeff, this new recruit Luo Yu has a minimum Doriki value exceeding four thousand, has mastered the Navy Six Powers, and has even reached the level of executing a Secret Technique."
"This is probably even better than Rob Lucci, once hailed as the strongest war weapon in CP9 in eight hundred years!"
"I believe everyone has no doubt about Rob Lucci's strength, right?"
The faces of the Navy's generals present, with the exception of a few, couldn't help but change drastically.
Under the World Government, there are three main forces: Navy Headquarters Marineford, Enies Lobby (Judicial Island), and Impel Down.
If the most famous representative of the current Navy Headquarters was Admiral Akainu (Sakazuki)...
Then the most renowned figure on Enies Lobby was Rob Lucci.
This man, merely fifteen years old, was capable of single-handedly slaughtering the guards of hundreds of kingdoms to complete a mission.
He was also a ruthless individual who had single-handedly annihilated several pirate crews.
Within Navy Headquarters, he was a figure that struck fear into the hearts of many.
Even some of the Vice Admirals knew they were inferior to Rob Lucci.
Sengoku, as the Fleet Admiral, didn't just use Rob Lucci to gauge a newcomer.
He even used a more superior evaluation.
It meant Sengoku had already acknowledged Luo Yu's qualifications to become a Vice Admiral!
"Marshal Sengoku, do you mean he's capable of becoming an Admiral?" Akainu's expression turned grim, but his words lacked the previous anger. He clearly found Sengoku's analogy somewhat convincing.
However, he was obviously unwilling to let a newcomer be promoted to Admiral without going through the ranks.
The other Navy generals present didn't object either, but they also looked at Sengoku, waiting for an explanation.
"Akainu, don't worry, I've been in the Admiral position and understand your thoughts," Sengoku explained in a deep voice.
"Zeff also said earlier that it's just giving Luo Yu the nomination for Admiral, not the actual position."
"During this process, not only will we need the World Government's approval, but I will also prepare a series of assessments. Only by passing the assessments and convincing everyone can he become a real Admiral."
"However, it's rare for our Navy Headquarters to produce such an outstanding talent, and we can't let the newcomer feel disheartened."
"I intend to utilize the highest authority of the Fleet Admiral to promote Luo Yu to the rank of Vice Admiral, while retaining his eligibility as an Admiral candidate. I trust no one has any objections?"
Vice Admiral?
Several officers' expressions shifted slightly.
Luo Yu hadn't immediately become an Admiral, but to be promoted directly from a rookie to the rank of Vice Admiral…
Once this was announced, it would certainly cause a stir throughout the seas.
Especially considering the nomination as an Admiral candidate and Sengoku's proposed assessment.
This meant that once Luo Yu truly completed the assessment, Navy Headquarters would welcome its fourth Admiral.
This was a momentous, era-defining event!
For a moment, everyone's gaze couldn't help but fall on Akainu.
"Akainu, you three, as Admirals, have the right to voice your opinions. Speak freely!" Sengoku spoke again.
"Hehe, I'm not in the mood for this kind of trouble. I have no opinion!" Kizaru gave a casual dry laugh and continued to sit to the side, slacking off.
Aokiji lifted the blindfold on his forehead and said languidly, "I have no opinion either. It's fine as long as Sakazuki handles it."
"You're all unreliable!" Sengoku glared with a grim expression, then said, "Akainu, what do you think?"
"I don't mind him becoming a Vice Admiral. After all, time can test everything. If he's not strong enough for this position, it's just his own loss of face." Akainu's face was still grim.
"However, if he's not capable of becoming an Admiral, it's our entire Navy Headquarters that will lose face. Therefore, I hope I can preside over this assessment."
You?
Zeff's expression shifted slightly.
Akainu's usual style was something he knew very well.
"Zeff, don't worry too much. Any Admiral must possess abilities that are truly convincing. If he can pass Akainu's assessment, I believe that not only the Navy Headquarters but also the World Government's mouth will be shut," Sengoku pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"Garp, you've heard. If there are no objections, let Luo Yu come in and have him take Akainu's assessment tomorrow!"
Everyone's gaze instantly fell on Garp.
Seeing Garp, who was carelessly picking his nose, Zeff couldn't help but be startled, and quickly said, "Garp, you're not telling me that for such an important matter, that little brat went back early because he didn't want to work overtime?"
"Haha, Zeff, you're so smart. Today is a day off. I've already advanced the overtime pay you promised to give, and you'll have to pay me back later," Garp flicked his finger and laughed heartily.
"I've said it before, that kid has the bearing of an Admiral!"
"An Admiral? This brat is just as unreliable as they are!" Sengoku roared, his face ashen.
On the other hand, after the earlier fiasco.
The new recruits' training was also hastily concluded.
Luo Yu returned to his temporary lodgings, pulled out some peanuts, and started drinking the homemade liquor.
After downing two or three cups, he took out the 700,000 Beli in Overtime Pay he had received from Garp.
According to the System's prompt not long ago, the location for clocking in for work had already been upgraded from the Four Seas to Navy Headquarters.
At this moment, he was only twenty thousand Beli away from the honor of a million-Beli salary.
He had just "borrowed" 700,000 in Overtime Pay, which was perfect for finding out what rewards came with the million-Beli salary honor.
"System, convert the 700,000 Beli into System Points."
"Ding! Please wait, Host!"
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, Beli conversion successful. Current System Points: 1,600,000. Achieved million-Beli salary honor."
"Ding! Host, would you like to immediately deduct one million salary to redeem the million-Beli salary honor reward? This reward has only one redemption opportunity and a time limit of twenty-four hours!"
The prompts rang out one after another.
Luo Yu raised an eyebrow, involuntarily glancing at the Silver Treasure Chest beside him.
Originally, Luo Yu had planned to save up a million Beli and try to exchange for a Silver Treasure Chest, hoping to get lucky.
He never expected that achieving this honor would also deduct the Beli he had painstakingly saved.
However, seeing the countdown begin to tick down, Luo Yu immediately gave up the idea of exchanging for a Silver Treasure Chest.