67: Chapter 67 Awakening Conqueror's HakiIn an instant, boundless power erupted from Wang Luffy's body, enveloping the entire island.Thunderclouds gathered, and countless bolts of lightning surged down.
Each bolt of lightning struck the pirate crew members with precision, instantly turning them to ashes.Even the pirate captain, with a bounty of over 100 million, only lasted a second before vanishing.
This enhanced version of the Heavenly Punishment took only one or two seconds from start to finish.The new recruits in the battle didn't even know it was happening, and the pirates on the entire island were wiped out just like the Arlong Pirates before.
Zephyr, who was observing the battle from the ship, was speechless at the sight and silently disembarked to walk towards Luffy, who was descending from the sky.
After finishing his task, Wang Luffy put away his stick and prepared to accept Zephyr's punishment, since he had disobeyed military orders.
Zephyr said to Luffy, "Have you forgotten what I told you when you disembarked?Why?"
Wang Lufei replied, "Yes, war will inevitably kill people, and bloodshed and cruelty can indeed temper people.But I can't bring myself to have the ability to end a war and then not do it for such a reason."
Then Wang Lufei said somewhat nonchalantly, "I know that this practical training is for the new recruits.My actions have ruined the teacher's plan, but I still want to do my best to have a clear conscience."
As long as I live, those I care about will not suffer, no matter what.Therefore, if the teacher truly wants to temper the new recruits with blood, please do so while I am away."
After listening to Wang Luffy's words, Zephyr glanced around meaningfully and then said, "Foolish.Utterly foolish."
Wang Lufei did not answer.Zefa continued, "I'm pleased that you have this idea, which is the same belief I held when I was young—the belief in non-killing."
But you are incredibly foolish.If you want to follow my orders and train the recruits, then carry them out to the very end.
If you want to save them, end the war when it begins, instead of waiting until people die before making a choice;
Do you know what your hesitation means for a new recruit?
The new recruits have already begun the battle, and many have given their lives.Those who followed wanted to carry on their will and continue the fight, but you, with your thunderous strike, shattered their faith.
You are not protecting, you are destroying.
So I would have been happy if you had used Thunderstrike to finish things off from the beginning, and I would have been happy if you hadn't used Thunderstrike at all, but what you've done so far has really disappointed me.
Wang Lufei wavered after hearing Zephyr's reprimand, then glanced around and saw confusion in the recruits' eyes.He then understood what Zephyr meant and said guiltily, "Teacher, I was wrong."
Zefa sighed and said, "If you made a mistake, go to the solitary confinement room in the cabin to reflect on your actions.The rest of you, clean up the mess and prepare to return to port."
After finishing his sentence, Zefa walked back to the deck somewhat lonely and continued to be vigilant about his surroundings.
Wang Lufei bowed to the new recruits who were cleaning up the battlefield before returning to the detention room and locking himself away.
Ain was somewhat worried about Wang Luffy's condition, but she couldn't spare the time to direct the new recruits.So, after arranging for the new recruits to board the ship, she went to the door of the detention room to check on him.
Then, Ain felt a pang of heartache looking at Wang Luffy, who was in the solitary confinement room with his eyes closed and a somewhat dejected expression.She wanted to go in and comfort him but didn't know what to say, so she could only pace anxiously at the door.
At this moment, Zephyr also arrived at the corridor in front of the confinement room.Seeing Ain's condition, he said to her, "Come here, I have something to tell you."
Hearing this, Ain walked over as well.Zephyr said, "Do you think I'm too harsh?Do you think he's just a ten-year-old child but has to shoulder everything like an adult?"
Ain was speechless, only keeping her head down.Seeing this, Zephyr continued, "For a child, and even for a young man full of a sense of justice, his actions are commendable."
But Luffy is not an ordinary boy; he is the next leader of the Navy.He must have the right perception, judgment, and values, which is why I did it this way.
Actually, seeing Luffy so dejected made me very sad, and I even saw my younger self in his small figure.
But there's no other way; this is something he has to go through.Only by figuring it out here will he truly emerge from his cocoon and transform.Don't disturb him.
After speaking, Zephyr closed his eyes and stood in the corridor like a statue.He was going to guard the door for Wang Luffy, and he wouldn't let anyone disturb him until Wang Luffy's mind was clear.
After hearing Zephyr's words, Ain was deeply troubled.She glanced worriedly in Luffy's direction and then slowly turned and walked away.
And so, the ship sailed on the sea for two days, and Wang Luffy also stayed in the confinement room for two days, without drinking a drop of water or eating a bite of food, standing blankly facing the wall like a wooden statue, just like Zephyr.
The alarm was raised by the new recruits at the lookout post, who spotted a small boat approaching them.It was Whitebeard II, Weevil, who had arrived.
Upon hearing this information, Wang Luffy instantly awoke, emanating an aura that commanded respect and enveloped the entire ship.Apart from the three assistant officers and Zephyr, all the new recruits fainted.
At this moment, Zephyr opened his eyes and said, "Good lad, I knew you could figure it out.I didn't expect you to awaken Conqueror's Haki because of this.The Navy has a successor, hahahaha."
Wang Lufei then stepped out of the cabin, bowed to Zephyr who was laughing, and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Teacher Zephyr.I have figured it out."
One's beliefs must not be betrayed.Once a person has made up their mind about something, they should walk down that path without regret, no matter what happens in the future.I will not hesitate any longer.The faces of those wailing recruits will forever be etched in my memory as a warning.
Zefa went up and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "It's good that you've figured it out."
Then Zephyr looked out the window and said, "The lookout tower just reported that a pirate ship is heading our way.Let's get ready and go meet it."
Wang Lufei stopped Zephyr and said, "Zeff, you should go and rest.You can leave this battle entirely to me."
Looking at the unwavering tone of the young man in front of him, Zefa stroked his chin with some satisfaction and said, "Alright, this old man will step back and won't cause you any trouble."
After finishing his sentence, Zefa walked towards his room, but this time his back view was no longer lonely.
Wang Luffy watched Zephyr leave and quickly walked to the deck.At that moment, three assistant officers were also on guard duty on the deck.Looking at Wang Luffy as he emerged, Ain said:
"Luffy, you're alright?That's great!But we can't relax too much.There are pirates ahead, and they're incredibly strong.They just unleashed a burst of energy that knocked out all the new recruits on the ship."
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