Beginner Insight Talisman?
Luo Yu raised an eyebrow, a little surprised.
Normally, checking in was good enough to get attribute points.
This was the first time he'd received a reward for checking in as a Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters.
It was the first time he'd encountered this.
"Haha, Luo Yu, you're finally here!"
Garp laughed heartily, not forgetting to stuff some Senbei into his mouth, before turning back and saying, "Sengoku, I told you, Luo Yu is a disciple I raised myself. He's always punctual."
"He said nine o'clock, and he arrived at nine o'clock."
"Get out of the way!" Sengoku's cheek muscles couldn't help but twitch. He backhanded Garp on the back of the head and then leaped off the balcony.
Everyone else had been waiting for an hour, and he had the nerve to say "on time"?
Luo Yu instantly saw three figures following Sengoku and leaping down after him. It seemed that the hour of waiting had been torture for them.
"Marshal Sengoku, Vice Admiral Garp, Instructor Zeff, and Madam Tsuru!" Luo Yu was the first to speak, and he saluted them in a rare display of respect.
Sengoku's stiff expression eased slightly.
As the highest leader of Marine Headquarters, the thing he worried about most was undisciplined soldiers.
Luo Yu's display of good sense allowed Sengoku to breathe a sigh of relief.
"So, you're Luo Yu? Garp and Zeff have been talking about you so much lately that my ears are practically calloused," Sengoku said after sizing him up.
"These three are the current Admirals: Akainu Sakazuki, Kizaru Borsalino, and Aokiji Kuzan!"
"Spare me the pleasantries," Akainu snorted, his face still as cold as ever as he walked forward.
"This is the first time I've waited for a newcomer, and I've waited a full hour."
"You should already know that Zeff, the Chief Instructor, and Garp nominated you for the Admiral position."
"Originally, I intended to spar with you in the assessment to see if you were qualified to take this position."
"However, Fleet Admiral Sengoku anticipated my intentions and emphasized that I shouldn't resort to force."
"So, I had to settle for a different approach."
As he spoke, Akainu stepped forward, his right hand outstretched. In an instant, the Armament Haki, as black as ink, spread across his entire arm.
A taste of unbreakable metal filled the air.
"From Garp, I understand you haven't mastered Two-Colored Haki yet."
"Now, I will personally guide you in the cultivation of Haki. Only when you master Two-Colored Haki will you be qualified to become an Admiral!"
Sakazuki stated in a low voice.
Zeff's expression changed instantly, and he hurriedly said, "Sakazuki, it will take Luo Yu at least a year and a half to master Two-Colored Haki. You're exploiting the examination loopholes!"
Sengoku and Tsuru's expressions also changed; they hadn't expected Sakazuki, who had always acted rashly, to come up with such a method.
"Hmph, Teacher Zeff, I'm doing this to prevent him from setting sail with the title of Admiral and embarrassing Marine Headquarters," Sakazuki sneered.
"Don't forget, I'm also doing this for his own good. I haven't denied his ability to take on the position of Admiral, but he still needs time to mature."
"As long as he can successfully master Two-Colored Haki, I have absolutely no objections to him becoming an Admiral!"
"Of course, if Teacher Zeff and Fleet Admiral Sengoku think my approach is wrong, they can certainly replace the examiner. However, I'm worried that some people might not accept it!"
Zeff and Sengoku's faces turned slightly grim.
Akainu's words were a bit harsh.
However, they understood that Akainu's approach was the most conservative and stable.
Furthermore, if Akainu was the one overseeing, it would be the easiest way for Luo Yu to become an Admiral and gain everyone's respect.
If they proposed changing the examiner now, it would likely cause dissatisfaction among the others, wouldn't it?
For a moment, everyone turned to look at Luo Yu.
"General Instructor Zeff, Marshal Sengoku, please don't be impatient. Admiral Sakazuki is doing this to help me gain acceptance within Marine Headquarters!" Luo Yu didn't pay attention to the surrounding gazes, adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses.
"Besides, Admiral Sakazuki has already said that as long as I can master Two-Colored Haki, I can take the position of Admiral."
"This is a huge convenience for me. Who knows, I might have an epiphany and awaken tomorrow, and then I can be promoted."
Luo Yu was not unfamiliar with Two-Colored Haki. Over the past year, he had repeatedly tried to awaken and condense Haki under Garp's tutelage.
However, he still hadn't found the knack.
Garp had once commented that he lacked battle experience and needed time to accumulate.
Luo Yu didn't pay too much attention to this.
As someone with a system, Luo Yu believed that as long as he kept checking in, awakening Two-Colored Haki was just a matter of time.
"Hmm?"
Luo Yu suddenly remembered the reward he'd just received from the check-in. With a thought, the item information panel for the Beginner Insight Talisman instantly opened.
Item: Beginner Insight Talisman.
Effect: After use, can gain insight into various martial skills and secret techniques, thereby quickly mastering and comprehending them.
Duration: 30 minutes
Martial skills and secret techniques?
Luo Yu was a little surprised. Could this check-in reward be from some special dimensional world?
If used in this world, would it allow him to quickly comprehend Two-Colored Haki?
"Luo Yu, I don't agree with Zeff-sensei and Garp nominating you as an Admiral. But seeing that you know when to advance and retreat, I won't bother saying more. I hope you can master Two-Colored Haki soon!" Sakazuki said, then turned and left.
Many people looked disappointed.
Originally, they had gathered here to witness the clash between the new and old Admirals.
But now, things had suddenly cooled down.
The contrast was too great.
Zeff and Sengoku fell silent for a moment.
As the older generation of Marine Headquarters, they naturally wanted to see the Marines gain another top-tier combatant as soon as possible.
However, Sakazuki's words were also beyond reproach.
In the New World, strength is one thing, but the application of Haki is equally important.
The fact that Luo Yu was currently stuck on the hurdle of Two-Colored Haki was undeniable.
"Admiral Sakazuki, I apologize, but I believe I will learn Two-Colored Haki very soon!" Luo Yu said as he withdrew from the consciousness space.
"Chief Instructor Zeff, could you guide me through Two-Colored Haki?"
Guide you through Two-Colored Haki?
Zeff was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but say, "Luo Yu, do you intend to master Two-Colored Haki after just seeing it once?"
"As for the cultivation of Two-Colored Haki, I believe Garp has already explained to you that it requires a great deal of experience, refinement, and accumulation before one can awaken it."
"Trying to grasp at straws now, I'm afraid…"
"Forget it, since you've made up your mind, I'll take this opportunity, since everyone's here, to give a systematic demonstration. Don't get your hopes up too high."
"Becoming an Admiral, it's all the same whether it's sooner or later, you don't need to make such a big deal out of it!"