"Luo Yu, you are a Vice Admiral now, why aren't you saying anything? Are you too happy?" Koby said excitedly.
In his eyes, nothing was more worth celebrating than his shipmate achieving outstanding accomplishments.
He also understood why Ain had insisted on challenging Luo Yu again just now.
A newcomer was promoted to Vice Admiral on their first day reporting for duty.
Except for those who knew Luo Yu's true abilities, probably not many would be convinced.
"Hmph, I think he's worried the assessment tomorrow will be difficult, right?" Ain bit her teeth, still unwilling to concede.
"I advise you not to think too much about it either. The biggest opposition to your nomination as Admiral came from Admiral Sakazuki."
"He's also the one in charge of the assessment tomorrow, and the difficulty will be unprecedented."
"Zefa-sensei asked me to tell you not to overthink things and just let nature take its course. As long as your strength is sufficient and the time is right, you can still become an Admiral."
"Admiral Akainu? He's known for being strict. This hurdle is probably a tough one!" Helmeppo's face paled slightly.
Before even arriving at Marine Headquarters, he had already heard of Admiral Sakazuki's fearsome reputation.
After arriving at Marineford, most of the stories about the three Admirals revolved around Akainu.
If Kizaru liked to slack off and Aokiji was nonchalant about his work…
Then Akainu was utterly ruthless!
It was precisely for this reason that Akainu was the most renowned of the three Admirals.
If he set his sights on you, it would likely be a disaster.
"Akainu, huh? Just as I thought, it's him!" Luo Yu examined the notice again, then adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and smiled.
"However, Koby, I still want to know, what's a Vice Admiral's monthly salary? I'm worried I won't calculate my overtime correctly next time and end up shortchanging myself!"
Koby, Helmeppo, and the others' expressions instantly stiffened.
The joy and worry that had been on their faces vanished in an instant.
What's a Vice Admiral's monthly salary?
That's a completely different topic than what they were focused on, right?
"Luo Yu, you bastard, Teacher Zeff worried about you for nothing! All you ever talk about is Beli. That Admiral is just as money-grubbing as you are." Ain felt like she was about to explode. She glared at him and turned to leave.
However, after only a few steps, she saw Binz still standing there, looking extremely embarrassed.
"Binz, aren't you leaving?"
"Leaving?" Binz hesitated, glancing at Koby and the other. he couldn't help but ask.
"Koby and Helmeppo just said that every time Luo Yu uses a new Body Technique, he privately guides them."
"I want to stay and learn."
"Luo... Luo Yu, you don't mind, do you?"
As a survivor of that disaster from the past, Binz had never given up on his desire for strength.
Now, learning that Luo Yu would generously share his Body Techniques without reservation…
Who could resist such a deadly temptation?
"Binz, the teacher asked us to go back together. Since you want to stay here, I'll just wait on the side!"
Ain's advancing steps stiffened instantly, and she quickly retracted them, hurrying over to Binz and the others.
Her cheeks were slightly flushed as she stood there, shamelessly.
After witnessing the Body Techniques that blasted Zeff away with her own eyes.
Compared to the opportunity to learn everything, was face important?
This was so damn good!
Luo Yu adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, took a swig of the strong liquor, and didn't refuse.
Regarding the comprehension of Body Techniques, everything came from the system.
Guiding others was as simple as flipping a hand.
The most important thing was, if Koby and the others' strength could be improved...
Then slacking off could become a matter of course.
"9 to 5" is the dream of an office worker.
So, wouldn't slacking be the life that office workers yearn for?
If he could make them a little stronger, Luo Yu would also be spared from the trouble of having to work.
The next day!
Marine ford Headquarters.
The surrounding area was already filled with Navy soldiers who had come to watch.
Yesterday, Zeff was blasted away, causing an enemy attack incident that had already shocked the entire headquarters.
Following that, the news of the exceptional recruitment of a Navy Vice Admiral, nominated for the Admiral qualification, caused an unprecedented uproar throughout the Navy Headquarters.
Since the appointment of the three Admirals, led by Akainu, eighteen years ago...
The appearance of a fourth Admiral candidate wasn't unheard of.
However, for someone like Luo Yu to be nominated directly as an Admiral candidate from the very first day he reported as a new recruit...
That was something that had never happened before.
"I heard Admiral Sakazuki already made it clear he won't let a newcomer become an Admiral this time. It's to prevent the newcomer from being arrogant and embarrassing Marine Headquarters."
"I heard that too. Admiral Sakazuki is personally overseeing the examination. Hopefully, that newcomer won't make a fool of himself!"
"You think, it's been almost an hour, and the newcomer hasn't shown up yet. Does he not want to show up because he fears losing face?"
"Not coming? That's impossible, right? I heard from Vice Admiral Garp that this newcomer, Luo Yu, has the special qualities of an Admiral, but is also the most unreliable!"
"..."
The scene erupted in a flurry of chatter.
Koby and Helmeppo in the crowd were equally nervous, their foreheads slick with sweat.
They knew full well this was just Luo Yu's usual style.
However, he was still a little worried that Luo Yu wouldn't show up for the Admiral Akainu's assessment.
"Nine, nine o'clock! Quickly, see where Luo Yu is!" Koby glanced at the pocket watch, suddenly anxious. He immediately looked around.
When he saw Luo Yu leisurely walking at the end of the road, his hanging heart tightened again.
After all, the upcoming assessment from Admiral Akainu was the real obstacle.
"So many people. The timing is just right, or I'd have to explain myself again." Luo Yu glanced at the old pocket watch and looked up at the office's floor-to-ceiling windows.
He quickly saw the figures of Akainu and Sengoku.
It seemed that, for the sake of the Admiral's assessment, not only Akainu was worried, but Sengoku and the others were as well.
"Ain said yesterday that the Vice Admiral's salary is also distributed based on seniority and military merit."
Luo Yu adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and took a swig of the local liquor. He wasn't worried about the assessment; instead, he was thinking about the yet-to-be-determined salary of a Vice Admiral.
According to Ain, he hadn't earned significant military achievements to become a Marine Vice Admiral, so his salary would start from the lowest possible: one million Beli per month.
The check-in system had changed from the Four Seas to the Headquarters, which could be considered an upgrade.
The appearance of the Silver Treasure Chest required one million Beli to exchange.
This meant Luo Yu needed at least a month to earn enough to exchange for a Silver Treasure Chest.
It seemed he'd need to put in a lot of effort if he wanted to get his hands on the Silver Treasure Chest quickly!
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully checking in as a Vice Admiral for the first time! You have received a Beginner Insight Talisman!"