Chapter 353: Garp and Dragon
"Haha! Zephyr, want me to help you train them?"
A burly man walked into the Training Ground, laughing as he approached Zephyr.
His voice immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Marine Vice Admiral Garp, undoubtedly an Important Figure in the Marines.
Wearing his cloak of justice, he walked directly through the center of the formation, even patting a Cadet on the shoulder as he passed.
He walked up to Zephyr and put an arm around his shoulder, his gaze sweeping over the many Cadets.
Zephyr's face grew darker and darker.
"Garp, what exactly do you want?
If it's nothing, don't mess things up for me," Zephyr grumbled.
If he wasn't trying to maintain his image among the Cadets, he would have already exploded.
"Alright then."
Seeing Zephyr's tightly clenched fists, on the verge of exploding, Garp reluctantly let go.
He looked outside the Training Ground and waved.
"Come over here, you little brat."
It was then that they noticed a young man in a navy uniform leaning against the wall with his arms crossed.
Hearing Garp's words, he walked over with a somewhat helpless expression.
"Oh?
It's Dragon."
Zephyr naturally knew Dragon and was also aware of Dragon's strength.
Even with his discerning gaze, it was difficult to find fault with Dragon.
Even he had to admit that although Garp himself wasn't the best, his guidance regarding his son's strength was quite good.
Haki, body technique, and even devil fruit ability – he was proficient in all of them.
Just like Garp, he was a Monster.
At only twenty-four years old, he possessed the strength to fully serve as a Marine Vice Admiral.
"I'm heading to the New World soon.
I'll be dealing with those Monsters and won't have time to discipline him.
The Elite Training Camp is starting, so I'll leave this kid to you for now."
With the Trade Route stable, the Marines' focus would gradually shift to the New World.
Important Figures like Sengoku and Garp were both going to be transferred to the New World to deal with the impact of those terrifying Pirates.
Although Zephyr currently held the position of Marine Head Instructor, he could leave at any time.
"Who is he?"
Borsalino quietly asked Kyle beside him.
Kyle felt a bit helpless.
Was he being treated as an information broker?
After realizing Kyle's unusual origin, Borsalino would directly ask Kyle about many things, which was somewhat exasperating.
Now Kyle felt that his identity was likely to be exposed ahead of schedule.
He had thought he could hide it for over ten years.
"Oh?
You know?"
Having spent more time with Kyle, Borsalino knew there was something when he saw Kyle's expression.
On the other side, Sakazuki, who hadn't moved, also secretly pricked up his ears.
"Monkey D. Dragon, the Son of Marine Vice Admiral Garp.
His ability is unknown, but it's highly likely the Logia Type Hurricane Fruit.
He has been training with Garp since he was a child and has been adventuring on The Great Sea by Garp's side since his teens."
"His growth experience is completely different from yours, even perfect, you could say.
In terms of strength, he is definitely Vice Admiral level."
"If you consider Vice Admiral Garp's Monster potential, he should rank among the top ten in the entire Marines.
If he wants to, coupled with his identity, he can absolutely become a Marine Admiral before he turns thirty."
"In short, he is a Monster who is impeccable in terms of strength.
Surpassing him is hard to say, because you are already at a disadvantage in terms of your innate growth environment.
To catch up to his strength, it will take at least ten years."
Kyle recalled the intelligence about Dragon, his expression becoming more serious.
This was a Monster, a Top-tier Monster no less than their several older brothers.
He wasn't afraid of exposing his identity.
In fact, he had no scruples whatsoever.
What did it matter if his identity within the World Government and his identity as the Son of Hades were exposed?
He had already reported it anyway.
Before coming to the Marines, Hades had Kyle learn a large amount of intelligence about the internal workings of the Marines.
Dragon was a key point of attention.
Much of it was Hades's speculation, with some evidence.
However, he hadn't expected Kyle to just say it out loud like that.
But most of it was speculation, so it wasn't considered taboo.
And Kyle's voice wasn't quiet; many people nearby heard it.
"Hiss!"
The air became much colder.
It was simply too shocking.
"How, how is that possible?
What growth environment?
Admiral Zephyr only got promoted to Admiral at thirty-eight, which is already the youngest."
Someone behind him said in disbelief, their voice trembling slightly.
Hearing this, Kyle shook his head slightly.
"You don't know, Admiral Zephyr was only promoted to Corporal at twenty-eight.
During that time, he had no guidance and wasted a lot of time.
If he had been valued earlier, like we are now, the time it took him to become an Admiral could have been shortened by five years."
Kyle's words were like a clap of thunder.
Zephyr and the others naturally heard them too.
Zephyr looked at Dragon with some surprise.
If it was truly as Kyle said, and if Dragon possessed the same potential as Garp, then it was entirely possible for him to become a Marine Admiral before he turned thirty.
Garp and Dragon were somewhat surprised.
Why did this young Marine know so much?
Without a certain background and experience, such speculation wouldn't be possible.
Zephyr's heart was filled with emotion.
He rose too late.
Kyle's words struck a chord with him, and this was the main reason he decided to take over this heavy responsibility.
He himself had been caught in the rain and suffered this loss.
He looked at Kyle seriously.
And Kyle, facing his gaze, didn't flinch at all.
Instead, he showed a gentle smile, which made Zephyr feel a sense of goodwill towards him.
However, after returning, he definitely had to investigate Kyle's origin.