Chapter 242: The Ordinary Great Swordsman

boom! ! ~

The smoke dissipated and everyone looked in the direction of the sound, only to see a disheveled Sakaski holding a broadsword and struggling to support his body.

On the other side, Gion, without a speck of dust on his body, stood on the stage with ease, and at the same time, he did not forget to explain to the audience:

"The flying slash just now is the sign of a swordsman. Any swordsman who has comprehended the 'iron-slashing realm' can enter the realm of a swordsman."

The young Ghost Spider in the audience couldn't help but be curious when he heard this:

"Then Major General Gion, Sakaski was able to perform a red flying slash just now, so is he also a swordsman?"

Gion nodded slightly:

"Yes, Sakaski is a swordsman who has reached the realm of cutting through iron. He is indeed an amazing swordsman who has reached the realm of swordsmanship through his own exploration at the age of 24!"

Gion was generous in praising Sakaski.

In this era, Sakaski and Borsalino are not yet users of the Nature Fruit ability, but all the navy, including Zephyr, think that the two of them have the "ability to be great admirals" because their kendo and taijutsu talents, as well as their physical fitness, are all at the monstrous level.

The so-called natural fruits are just the icing on the cake. Men who can become admirals will still be admirals even if they are not given natural fruits!

Gion's words caused everyone to be amazed:

"Brother Sakaski is actually already a swordsman!"

"As expected of you, Brother Sakaski!~"

Doberman, Ghost Spider, and Mole all admired him very much.

But the next moment, everyone couldn't help but look at Gion, who was smiling, and had another question:

"Then what level of swordsman are you, Major General Gion?"

Dauberman asked.

Indeed, Gion, who can easily defeat (violently) Sakaski, a swordsman, is only 20 years old, 4 years younger than Sakaski. What level of swordsman is Gion?

As expected, everyone got the expected answer, and Gion said casually:

"Me? I'm considered a great swordsman."

Gion's tone seemed nonchalant, but the surprise it brought to everyone was real.

!!!

20 years old!

Great swordsman!

Soon, everyone heard another incredible thing, and Gion continued to say:

"It's nothing special. I remember that Lex was about 16 years old, no, I think he was 14, but he was a great swordsman."

!!!

Lex!

A group of naval elites heard a name that only existed in legends - Leon Lex!

Everyone then realized that, yes, the Major General Gion in front of them seemed to be the wife of that big shot.

No wonder he was able to serve as a rear admiral of the Navy Headquarters at the age of 20, become an assistant to Admiral Zephyr, and enter the realm of a great swordsman.

Ghost Spider couldn't help but ask another question. Although he felt that it might be impolite to ask this question, curiosity prevailed over everything:

"Major General Gion, since you are already a great swordsman, why do you still serve as a major general? It seems that you are the only great swordsman in this headquarters now."

"Well, strength is only a basis for holding a corresponding position. Whether you are competent for the corresponding position also requires comprehensive ability in all aspects. I would like to remind you that strength is important, but a passionate and unchanging heart of justice will also run through our naval career. I hope that what you gain in this training camp is not only impressive strength, but also a more firm and pure justice. Let's encourage each other!"

Gion's words instantly won applause from the whole room, and everyone applauded. Even Sakaski, who usually had a stern expression, had a hint of strangeness in his eyes when he looked at Gion.

This is the influence that Gion gradually accumulated in the navy, which was a process that accumulated over time.

It will take ten or even thirty years, but the impact will be subtle and enough to shake the foundation of the entire navy.

At least at this moment, all the people cheering and applauding in the audience will become generals or lieutenant generals in the future.

When they first joined the navy, Gion served as Zephyr's assistant and also their swordsmanship teacher. This complicated relationship gradually laid the foundation for Gion's future position in the navy where his words are final and his influence is unquestionable.

Admiral Zefa, the chief instructor of the training camp, must be aware of this situation.

However, he still condoned Gion's behavior of winning people's hearts, and even went against the majority opinion at the highest naval meeting to ensure that Gion would serve as his assistant.

On the surface, this seems to be fine. Zephyr did the right thing. He could choose anyone to be his assistant. Couldn't he choose Garp's son Dragon? Couldn't he choose another capable major general or vice general?

Then it would be possible to ask Gion to be my assistant.

But why Gion?

Doesn’t Zefa know that she is Lex’s woman, or even an open card planted by Leon Lex in the Navy?

Of course I know that.

but--

Zephyr also remembered that after his wife and children were killed, compared to the indifference of the World Government, even the vague ridicule of the Five Elders, and compared to the silence of the Navy, it was Lex who brought his enemies to him and cut them into pieces.

Moreover, as time went by, Zefa had been observing Lex's actions and gradually discovered one thing - Lex would never attack civilians without reason, which was very crucial.

Therefore, Zephyr took the initiative to ask Gion to be his assistant, enter the navy's elite training camp, and train the future generation of the navy.

Lex never brought up this matter, nor did he need to.

Because he knew that a man like Zefa could not afford to owe favors to others.

Even in Zefa's eyes, helping Gion enter the Navy's elite training camp as an assistant instructor was not enough to repay Lex for helping him get revenge.

If at some point in the future, without violating his inner justice, Zefa will definitely stand on Lex's side again and help Lex.

This is the network that Leon Lex has been building up until it spreads all over the world.

at the same time--

the other side.

"Borsalino, take up that sword and keep fighting!"

Zefa spoke sternly. He was always willing to teach talented recruits, even Borsalino, whom he hated.

But in fact——

Borsalino was covered in wounds, lying on the ground like a corpse, his eyes lifeless, and he groaned weakly:

"We are being targeted~"