Night assessment
Go to bed early!
After the officer who was conducting the examination left, Coles suddenly thought of Major Kahn's last words.
After landing in Marinford, Major Kahn kept his distance from them.
But Major Kahn was not like that in his impression. When he was in Rogue Town, the major always seemed approachable and gentle.
Even though nine months had passed, it was impossible for his personality to change, right
This is a bit abnormal.
Moreover, it was only five o'clock in the afternoon, but the major asked them to rest early
Coles finally realized that this was a secret hint from the major.
However, this hint was not for him, but for Dashigi and Mod.
Just depends on the situation in the afternoon.
Tashigi and Maude didn't seem to understand!
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The silver pocket watch his father gave him was hung on a hook on Coles's wall.
It was three o'clock in the morning when Coles ended his meditation and fell asleep.
The tiny second hand keeps turning, driving the time to pass.
When the second hand goes around a circle, the hour hand and minute hand form a straight line.
Coles woke up on time.
Because of the power of the Shadow Fruit.
Even if he only slept for three hours, he could still be full of energy, which gave him nearly twice as much time to practice as others.
After washing up.
Coles walked out of the room and headed toward the nearest free canteen yesterday.
The Navy Headquarters has a large number of people.
In order to avoid congestion, there are many area divisions, and the area where Coles is now is the waiting area.
In this complex of buildings.
There are four cafeteria buildings alone, which shows how large the population is.
After entering the cafeteria.
Coles found that there were not many people eating inside, so he went to the window to choose and took half of the table's breakfast to eat.
During this year.
His physical strength has undergone a great transformation, and his appetite has gradually increased. This may be related to the laws of the pirate world.
The navy even has a specially developed skill ability called life restoration.
Want to become stronger.
First of all, energy is needed. Where does energy come from? Naturally, it is obtained by the human body through absorption from the outside world.
Eating is the easiest way.
In this great pirate world, anyone who is powerful has a horrific appetite.
While Coles was eating, other people who came to participate in the elite training camp selection came into the cafeteria to eat.
The two companions who came with Coles also entered the restaurant one after another. After Mod and Dashiqi went to the window to get breakfast, they sat down opposite Coles' table.
"Did you find the officer who conducted the assessment yesterday?" Maude asked.
"Yeah." Coles replied calmly.
Dashiqi's fair face showed confusion, and she didn't quite understand Mod's question.
"What assessment, sir? Isn't there still five days before the preliminary assessment?"
Coles sighed inwardly.
There is no doubt that Dashiqi must have received a very bad score in yesterday's assessment.
This is also a very normal thing.
Tashigi's talent is not that great, her strength is improving slowly, and her current rank is just a marine corporal.
If it weren't for Smoker's diligence and hard training every day.
Smoker would not waste his recommendation quota to let Tashigi, who was only a marine corporal, come.
Naval branches and bases have one recommendation opportunity every year.
Smoker, who graduated from the elite training camp, also has a spot.
It just doesn't happen every year.
But there is only one chance.
This is also the reason why Tashigi came to the Marine Headquarters to participate in the selection.
Maude, who was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the navy because of his courage and bravery, was selected and recommended based on normal standards.
Mod explained: "Although the formal assessment will not be conducted until five days later, this is an elite training camp after all. It is reasonable for the other party to act unconventionally. Didn't you notice it yesterday?"
After listening to Mod's story, Dashiqi pushed her red-framed glasses and frowned.
"I was reading the biography of the famous sword very late yesterday. During that time, I didn't notice any instructors. But later I found that there was a female officer watching me at the window.
I was shocked and she asked me why I was so focused
I talked to her about my dream. I have liked famous swords since I was a child. When I become stronger, I want to take back all the famous swords that were stolen by bad guys.
Then, she said something strange.
"What?" Maude asked in confusion.
"Well, she said that although my reaction time is very poor, she is very optimistic about me and will give me some comments or something... Is she the assessment instructor you mentioned?"
At this time, after repeating these words, Dashigi suddenly understood something.
Maude was speechless.
The same is true for Coles.
In the middle of the night, a female officer suddenly appeared. Dashiqi didn't suspect anything and even exchanged dreams with the assessment instructor
This stupid IQ...
However, Dashiqi's accidental talk seemed to have won the female examiner's appreciation, and perhaps she could pass yesterday's test.
However, this is also an uncertain factor, and Tashigi's face gradually showed frustration.
"We finally made it to the Navy Headquarters, are we going to be sent back so soon?"
Seeing this, Mod couldn't help but pat Dashiqi on the shoulder and comforted her.
"Dashiqi, don't be discouraged. You are still young. It doesn't matter if you can't enter the elite training camp this year. There will be many opportunities in the future."
Then, Mod showed a hint of self-mockery: "But I am different. I am already 27 years old this year. The selection criteria for the elite training camp are navy officers under 30 years old. If you fail once, you cannot come again within three years."
"I don't have the chance to wait any longer, so I have to take advantage of this opportunity this year to enter the elite training camp."
Looking at the determined look on Maude's face, Coles made no comments or encouragement. He just ate his breakfast.
Between genius and ordinary people.
There is a huge distance between them. How much effort will Mod and Tashigi have to put in to reach his level
Maude and Dashiqi didn't care about Coles' silence.
After all, it is in their impression.
Coles is so cold-blooded, and has always been like this since he was a rookie.
"Thirty-year-old screening criteria?"
At this time, Dashiqi looked at the candidate at the table next to her in confusion: "But that person seems to be over 40 years old, right?"
Coles looked up.
I noticed that sitting at the table next to me was a slovenly middle-aged navy man. He had a strong build, his muscles were as firm as rocks, and his long black hair was extremely unkempt.
At first glance, you can tell that this sailor is at least over 40 years old.
Mod knew a lot about the elite training camp, he explained.
"Of course, what I just said is just the normal way. If the candidate is recommended by a general officer of the headquarters, there will be no age restrictions."
"Oh." Dashiqi suddenly realized.
At this point, the basic conversation had already been completed, and the two of them stopped talking and continued to eat breakfast.
At the table next to them, the middle-aged man with messy black hair had already started eating like crazy, and his speed was terrifying.
The food piled on the table was quickly eaten up. This special scene immediately attracted the attention and discussion of some people in the cafeteria.
"This guy's appetite is terrifying!"
"Why are they like monsters? Is this the special feature of the Marine Headquarters?"
"Isn't he some special race?"
Facing other people's comments.
The messy-haired man paid no attention and continued eating his food madly.
Some of the navy men who knew the identity of the messy-haired man couldn't help but talk in low voices.
"His name is Verohe, and he was recommended by the Navy G5 Branch Base!"
"It is said that he recently obtained a devil fruit, killed a pirate with a bounty of 50 million berries, and directly booked an entry into this year's elite training camp."
"Don't mess with him. His rank is Lieutenant Commander. I heard he has a bad temper and recently injured several sailors."
Although the sounds were small, Coles could still hear them.
Devil Fruit Power User!
In the East China Sea, users with Devil Fruit abilities are extremely rare. Apart from Smoker, Coles, and Barbarossa, there are only a handful of them.
I didn't expect to see a new devil fruit user right after arriving at the Marine Headquarters.