Chapter 332: Joining the Marines, Connections Make Things Easier
"The Marines themselves should represent justice."
"Unlike the Kingdom Navy, they don't purely represent the interests of a single nation, but rather the interests of the world's populace, serving the people of various countries."
"They shouldn't represent the interests of the World Government, acting as a purely violent organization."
"The Marines need to understand who is supporting them, who is providing both money and people."
"It has never been the World Government, but the Member Nations."
"This is the essence of the Marines."
"Perhaps no one understood this in the past, but now, with the increase in the Member Nations' power within the World Government, some people have realized this point."
"But this doesn't change anything."
"The power over military expenditure is suddenly in the hands of the World Government."
Speaking of this, Hades paused slightly.
"The current Marines are an extremely complex and massive organization."
"Regarding their approach to pirates, they are clearly divided into Hawk Faction, Dove Faction, and Neutral Faction."
"But these are just the external Factions of the Marines."
"Internally, they can be divided into dozens of Factions."
"The Four Seas Faction, which was powerful in the past, gradually weakened during the war against the Rocks Pirates, but they still possess considerable influence."
"Based on background, there are the Noble Faction and the Commoner Faction."
"There are the descendants of military officers cultivated by Marine Headquarters who have deep roots, as well as Marines who have come from other areas."
"There is the Striving Faction, dedicated solely to peace and their ideals."
"There is also the Passive Faction, who have seen the true nature of this world and recognized the darkness of the World Government but are unable to resist."
"There are also Opportunists who are solely for status and power, enjoy abusing power, and have a strong bureaucratic air."
"And there is the completely Corrupt Faction, who collude with nobles, gangs, and pirates, similar to those who lord over Local Branch Bases and oppress the civilian populace."
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Hades spoke at length, explaining the various Factions within the Marines and their current situation very clearly.
The main purpose was also to allow Kyle and the others to clearly distinguish which Marines were which type of people.
Of course, what's important is what kind of people they want to become and what attitude they will adopt when working in the Marines.
What they should do after joining the Marines.
These are all things they need to think about.
And everything must be viewed from the perspective of the Kronos Kingdom's interests and their own standpoints.
Compared to Kyle and Kiglar, Shirek's purpose was clearly not so simple, and he had much more to consider.
However, Hades could sense that this son of his was getting a little excited.
By evening, the three of them received their identity information for the North Blue.
As for Hades, he made a phone call to the World Government.
He mentioned that his son Kyle would be joining the Marines for training, asking the World Government to arrange a hidden identity and, furthermore, not to reveal it to the Marines until he reached a certain degree.
The World Government agreed to this request without much thought.
Compared to the revenue brought by trade with Wano Country and maintaining good relations with the Kronos Kingdom.
This little matter was nothing.
Many people within the World Government were also arranged to enter the Marines.
It would also be difficult to do anything that would harm their interests right under the noses of the Marines and the World Government.
Moreover, the World Government knew that the Marines held very few secrets from a Faction like the Kronos Kingdom.
Using an Island Turtle, the three were sent to the North Blue.
After arriving in the North Blue, they each boarded a merchant ship and headed towards three different directions within the North Blue.
The three separated, gazing at this unfamiliar ocean.
Next, their identities would change.
Watson Kyle.
Possessing the identity of a noble.
Under the World Government's operation, Kyle directly bypassed the Navy Soldier rank and became a Navy Ensign, air-dropped into a Navy Branch Base in the North Blue.
One should know that Zephyr was close to thirty years old before being promoted to Corporal and gaining the qualification to learn the Six Styles.
Sakazuki and Borsalino, who are currently being personally trained by former Marine Admiral Davis, are currently only Sergeants.
Although Zephyr was a Marine Headquarters soldier, promotion was more difficult, coupled with the influence of the special environment within the Marines at that time.
This perfectly illustrates what it means for connections to make things easier.
And none of this required Kyle to do anything.
After arriving at an island, a warship was docked there.
After giving him his navy uniform and military emblem, it transported Kyle to that Navy Branch.
Before receiving news from Kyle, the World Government had already arranged everything.
And they bypassed the Marines and the North Blue Governor directly, with no intention of asking for their opinions at all.
Even if the Marines were to investigate, with the World Government's endorsement, they wouldn't be able to find any issues with Kyle's identity.
Rosedale Chiglar also joined the North Blue Marines, but started from the lowest rank of soldier.
As for Shirek, he seemed to have no immediate plan to join the Marines and continued to wander throughout the North Blue.
The Marines are not some kind of den of danger.
Hades still believed in his children's abilities.
The Sky Arena on Paros Island did not lose its popularity after the Sword Tournament; instead, it became even more popular.
Because the ones fighting inside were not just Swordsmen, but also Pirates, Bounty Hunters, and Lone Wolves.
All sorts of people craving wealth, fame, and strength gathered here.
More guests from the Four Seas came, drawn by its reputation.
The entire Sky Arena had completely transformed into a paradise for combat.
Even some young people with great ambitions regarded the Sky Arena as a channel for becoming stronger.
This was like an exam.
Constantly climbing the Sky Arena, and graduating after reaching the higher levels.
The level one could fight on even represented a symbol of their status; it was a commendable record.
At the same time, it also represented a person's strength.
Everyone knew that the higher one went in the Sky Arena, the more difficult it became.
Many people, including students from the Kronos Kingdom Royal Military Academy and even those within the Military, were arranged to undergo training in the Sky Arena under hidden identities.
This included some of Hades's children, each of whom started climbing from the lowest level.
This was also a form of assessment for those who wanted to join the Military.
Within a certain timeframe, the higher the level one could reach, the higher their starting point would be upon entering the Military.
To guard Paros Island, Hades arranged for Titan to be stationed there permanently, ensuring sufficient deterrence.
There are still more than ten years until the growth of the next generation.
The Pluto Pirates will also undergo a generational renewal at that time, with the older members gradually retiring.
And their children who wish to join the Pluto Pirates will take their places.
(end of chapter)