A killer in the navy? I’m just trying my best to survive Chapter 014

“Interesting!”

“Swish—”

Akainu opened the intelligence summary sent by the headquarters.

Six months.

Just six months.

“Blood Hawk”—Lieutenant Colonel Rainn Hawke, had stirred up a storm of blood in the East Blue.

The intelligence listed a long string of pirate crew names.

From pirate crew members with bounties of several millions to pirate leaders with bounties of tens of millions of Berries.

Behind each name was an “eradicated” mark, with no one spared.

The report mentioned that the name “Blood Hawk” originated from Lieutenant Colonel Hawke’s thunderous methods.

Any pirate crew targeted by him faced only one outcome—total annihilation.

No survivors, no surrender accepted.

His brutal style and ruthless methods made all pirates in the East Blue tremble with fear…

“Good…”

Akainu’s fingertip paused on the words “total annihilation.”

He nodded almost imperceptibly, showing his approval.

“Absolute Justice…”

This was the justice he adhered to.

Leaving no room for maneuver, uprooting all evil.

He didn’t care what methods Hawke used, nor did he care if he followed Navy regulations.

What he cared about was the result.

The result was that the pirates in the East Blue were purged.

The result was that the corrupt colonels colluding with pirates were eliminated.

The result was that this weakest sea, under Hawke’s iron fist, was once again cleaned up.

This approach was rough, direct, and somewhat unconventional.

But… effective.

Very effective.

“Humph—”

A very light snort came from Akainu’s throat, carrying obvious dissatisfaction.

Now was the Great Pirate Era, with pirates rampant and evil running wild.

An excellent Navy officer like Hawke was to be investigated for those cumbersome Navy regulations?

A joke!

What he needed was not an investigation at all.

But a promotion!

A raise!

To be granted greater authority and more troops!

Then, to go to a broader stage and continue his just cause of eradicating pirates!

Investigation?

What investigation?!

The investigation had passed, Lieutenant Colonel Rainn Hawke of the 16th Branch—strictly upheld the Navy’s belief in justice during his tenure!

Recommendation—Promotion!

“Rainn Hawke…”

Akainu savored the name again.

Very good.

You brat, you’ve done very well.

If there were more people like you in the Navy, decisive and leaving no future troubles…

Why would this chaotic sea not be pacified!

His trip to the East Blue was not in vain.

Akainu turned around and gave orders to the soldiers behind him.

“Hoist the Navy flag again!”

“Full speed ahead, destination—Navy 16th Branch!”

“Yes!”

“Also, prepare the documents for my special promotion recommendation.”

“Yes!”

“Whoosh—”

The Navy flag fluttered in the wind again.

The warship cut through the sea, heading at full speed towards the 16th Branch.

……

Navy 16th Branch, training ground.

The sun scorched the earth, and the air was filled with heat.

The soldiers were conducting their routine afternoon training, their shouts shaking the sky.

Suddenly!

In the distant sky, an almost imperceptible small black dot was rapidly approaching at an astonishing speed.

“Hmm…?”

Akainu hovered above the 16th Branch, arms crossed, looking down at the Navy still training below.

The soldiers’ morale was quite good.

Their formations were neat, their movements fierce, subtly exuding a killing aura from long experience on the battlefield.

These were branch soldiers?

Not elite Navy from headquarters?

“Interesting, very interesting…”

Akainu’s lips curved into an arc, his mood quite good.

This Hawke indeed had some skill.

Not only was he decisive himself, but the soldiers he trained were also quite impressive.

Then, let this old man personally test the true quality of this 16th Branch!

“Boom—”

Akainu’s right arm suddenly swelled without warning.

Deep red, scalding magma quickly covered his entire arm, making terrifying “gurgling” sounds.

The air twisted due to the extreme heat, and blinding light burst from his fist.

“Great Eruption!”

Without hesitation, Akainu threw a punch through the air!

A mini magma fist with a diameter of three meters, trailing long black smoke and sparks, slammed down towards the center of the 16th Branch’s training ground!

Where the magma giant fist passed, the air ignited, making violent explosions!

“!!!”

“Enemy attack!!!”

Major Dane’s pupils suddenly constricted to pinpricks, and he sharply looked up, roaring!

Almost at the same time, the Navy soldiers of the 16th Branch showed astonishing reaction speed and iron-like discipline.

No panic, no retreat!

“First squad, defensive stance! Brace for impact!”

“Second, third squads, disperse to the sides! Prepare for suppressive fire!”

“Medical team, fall back and stand by!”

Orders were rapidly issued from officers of all ranks, and the soldiers moved like wind, in orderly fashion.

“Haaah!”

The soldiers in the front roared, heavily planting their special alloy shields on the ground.

They lowered their bodies, forming an iron defense line.

The magma giant fist, with destructive power, slammed down!

“Bang—!!!”

The first squad’s shield array was melted and deformed upon contact, and several soldiers grunted, their mouths and noses bleeding from the immense impact, sliding backward.

But they gritted their teeth and held firm, not one person retreating half a step!

The magma fist’s power slightly decreased, but it still carried terrifying heat and impact, continuing to press down.

Just then.

“Clang—!”

A clear sword hum echoed across the training ground.

Dane’s figure flashed out, his famous sword “Yogiri” cutting a cold arc through the air.

“One-Sword Style: Iai!”

A flash of bright sword light disappeared in an instant, precisely striking the magma giant fist, which had already expended some of its power and slowed down!

“Sizzle—!”

Like a hot knife cutting through butter.

The magma fist, under Dane’s slash, was split in two from the middle, bursting open!

Scorching magma chunks splattered, creating charred pits on the ground, billowing with thick smoke.

“Thud—”

A figure descended from the sky, landing steadily on the edge of the training ground.

Akainu calmly looked at the 16th Branch soldiers, who, though somewhat disheveled, had not broken formation and remained vigilant.

And Dane, standing with his sword, his breath slightly unsteady.

He nodded in satisfaction, “Truly impressive!”

“…”

“This… this is…”

When the soldiers saw the face of the newcomer and the “Admiral” epaulets on his shoulder, representing one of the Navy’s highest fighting forces, everyone’s hearts shook violently.

“It’s… Admiral Akainu!”

Dane took a deep breath, sheathed his sword, and quickly stepped forward, standing at attention before Akainu.

“Admiral Akainu!”

“East Blue 16th Branch, under Lieutenant Colonel Hawke, Major Dane!”

“Saluting you!”

He performed a standard Navy salute.

“Saluting you!”

Behind him, all the Navy soldiers of the 16th Branch saluted in unison, their voices loud and clear.

“……”

“Do you… want to join my command?”

“Huh…?”

Dane sharply looked up, his eyes filled with shock.

The expressions of the 16th Branch soldiers instantly froze as well.

“???”

The elite Navy from headquarters who had just arrived were also collectively petrified, their jaws dropping to the ground.

Admiral… weren’t we here for an inspection?

How did it turn into recruiting people?!!!