"This is exactly the matter I wanted to discuss with all of you." Kyle spread his hands.
"Let's brainstorm together, see what name would be good."
"You all think of the names, and I'll approve the paperwork."
Adding a special unit within the Marines was a simple matter for Kyle, the grandson of the Fleet Admiral.
His grandfather held such a high position, of course it should be utilized properly, right? Otherwise, wouldn't it be too wasteful?
"I know." Luffy was the first to shout again.
"Call it the Luffy Squad. Me as the squad captain, the future Marine King, using my name..."
*Thump!!*
A loud sound came. Before Luffy could finish his sentence, a bump appeared on his head, smoke rose, and he fell down.
Kyle retracted his fist and spoke calmly, "Rejected."
"There are always troublemakers eyeing my captain position."
He then swept his gaze over everyone, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"I am a very open-minded person. The captain, as the face of the squad, should naturally be held by the strongest person. Whoever is the strongest is the captain."
"Now, I say this."
"I am the strongest. Who agrees? Who opposes?"
Everyone: ....
You saying that is the same as not saying anything at all.
Seeing that no one stepped up to be the 'troublemaker', Kyle smiled with satisfaction.
"Since that's the case, I'll temporarily be the captain for now. If any of you feel you've become stronger than me later on, you can challenge me anytime. If you defeat me, the position is yours."
"As for now, the discussion continues."
Everyone started stroking their chins, thinking. After a good while, Ace's eyes suddenly lit up, and he couldn't wait to speak.
"Invincible Shining Stars. What do you think of this name? We are as bright as stars, and 'Invincible' can highlight our strength."
After saying this, Ace looked at everyone with an expectant expression, waiting for their feedback.
"This..."
"The name does sound quite good, but I feel it would require immense courage to shout it out on the battlefield." Sabo muttered a criticism. Hearing this, Ace immediately glared at him.
"Then you say it. Let me see what kind of amazing name you can come up with."
A faint smile appeared on Sabo's face. He gave Ace a disdainful look and spoke calmly.
"The name I think of will definitely be better than yours."
"Phoenix Egg."
"The meaning is that although we are just an egg now, in the future we will definitely soar high like a phoenix reborn from the ashes."
"How about it, very poetic, right?"
After saying this, Sabo also looked at everyone, expecting to see expressions of agreement on their faces. But the looks on everyone's faces were not as approving as he had imagined.
Zoro spoke up.
"This 'egg' part... hmm. It doesn't sound... very good."
"Tch, you said it would definitely be better than mine. How laughable." Ace snorted derisively, his tone full of mockery.
'Phoenix Egg'? What a rubbish name. Far worse than his 'Invincible Shining Stars'.
"Rice Bucket Brigade."
"If we go by this title, the enemy might die laughing before the fight even starts."
"Howling Wolf Pack."
"The enemy reports: 'Sir, the 'Howling Wolf Pack' is attacking.'... That mental image is too beautiful to imagine."
...
Some time later, everyone was lying on the ground together in a circle.
"What the... How is coming up with a name so difficult." Sanji couldn't help but complain.
He had contributed several names earlier, but without exception, they were all rejected.
As for the others, it went without saying. The names they thought of were even worse than his.
In short, more than half an hour had passed, and they still hadn't thought of a name that satisfied everyone.
Kyle, also lying on the ground, felt somewhat helpless. To be honest, the names he thought of, while not as nonsensical as the others', were still very ordinary, sounding without any impressive flair. This clearly went against their original intention.
So, even if they couldn't think of one, they couldn't just casually pick a name.
In all likelihood, this name would become the code name for their group in the future. It absolutely could not be decided hastily.
If they couldn't think of one, they could take their time. Eventually, they would think of a name that satisfied everyone.
Better to lack than to have something subpar.
Seeing that continuing wouldn't yield any good names, Kyle sat up. Looking at everyone, he said, "Forget it. If we can't think of one, let's leave it at that for now. We'll take our time."
"What are you brats all doing lying here instead of training?"
At that moment, a familiar voice came from not far away, immediately drawing everyone's attention.
They saw Zephyr walking slowly towards them.
Seeing Zephyr, Kyle's eyes suddenly lit up.
If they couldn't think of a name, perhaps they could ask Zephyr for a suggestion?
Thinking this, Kyle immediately told Zephyr about their previous discussion. After finishing, he asked, "Teacher Zephyr, do you have any good names or any good ideas?"
"Hmm..." Zephyr hummed in thought, supporting his chin with his right hand.
After a while, he suddenly spoke.
"What do you think of this name?"
"Dawnblade."
"Like the dawn, bright and blazing. Like a blade's edge, unyielding and unstoppable. Advancing with the fervor of blazing light, ultimately becoming the pinnacle of the era."
"Your camaraderie and the future you wish to create are all within it."
!!!
As soon as this name was spoken, everyone's eyes lit up. They jumped up from the ground, softly murmuring.
"Dawnblade."
The more they listened, the more they felt this name was incredibly fitting.
Especially the meaning Zephyr described.
Like the dawn, bright and blazing. Like a blade's edge, unyielding and unstoppable. Advancing with the fervor of blazing light, ultimately becoming the pinnacle of the era.
Listen, what is called an awesome meaning?
It was better than meanings like 'we are just an egg now, but will soar like a phoenix' by who knows how many times.
"It is indeed better than my 'Invincible Shining Stars'." Ace nodded, his face full of agreement.
"Also better than my 'Howling Wolf Pack'."
"My 'Rice Bucket Brigade' is indeed a bit worse compared to 'Dawnblade'."
"Hey, hey, hey, don't flatter yourself. A bit worse? The difference is like heaven and earth, okay?"
Everyone spoke up, their words full of praise for the name 'Dawnblade'.
Seeing this situation, Kyle also shouted directly.
"Since that's the case, our squad's name from now on will be Dawnblade."
"We will become the strongest special unit in the Marines in the future."
"Everyone, we are like the dawn, bright and blazing, like a blade's edge, unyielding and unstoppable. Do you have the confidence to strive for the top and become the strongest of this era?"
"YES!!!!!!!!"
Everyone roared angrily, their voices deafening.
"GOOD!!!!!!!!"
Kyle also roared.
"In the not-too-distant future, the name 'Dawnblade' will spread throughout the world. It will be the nightmare of all evil forces in the world."
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