30 Promotion...

Year-1513…

Marineford…

After defeating Lucci I was called at the Fleet-Admiral's office for some reason and saying goodbye to Hina and Smoker I went to with Teacher Zephyr to his office where I felt some kore people also waiting for me.

"Why do you think he called me teacher Zephyr? " I asked with a curious face while walking beside the teacher Zephyr.

"Maybe he wants to promote you. " teacher Zephyr said with a smile.

"Promote me!!! " hearing him I didn't felt that should ne the case but anyway I had nothing better at hand so I asked curiously to clear my doubts "Do you mean official Marine? "

"What else can he promote you if not an official Marine from a Marine learner? " teacher Zephyr asked with raised eyebrows and I think he might ne be annoyed by my constant questions.

"But don't I need to take an examination to become an official Marine? " I asked in confusion.

"Yes that is for students who are still in the camp and don't meet the requirements and if we think they are prepared for an official rank we will promote them as official Marine directly without any tests. " Zephyr said with a sigh however this gave me a real surprise because this is the first time I have heard something like this.

"So you mean I met the requirements for my promotion to an official Marine? " I asked excitedly looking at teacher Zephyr but what Garp saying I need to defeat him without my Sulong or Mink transformation if I want to become an official Marine.

You know, I knew he was lying to me after all he is an Admiral level Marine even if he is a Vice-Admiral in rank so if I have to defeat him to become a Marine does he mean a normal officer of Marine is as strong as a Vice-Admiral or Admiral wouldn't that be too much.

"Yes even though I don't want to admit that you are indeed strong enough to become a Marine official with your current ability. " Teacher Zephyr said as we entered Sengoku's office.

Fleet Admiral office...

"You took your time. " as I entered the office room behind teacher Zephyr I heard Sengoku saying with a smile.

"Ah~So this is the young boy Mr. Garp ans you would always laugh over all day long? "Admiral Borsalino said with a laugh looking at me as I turned toward Sengoku with a questioning gaze to know what he is talking about and found him turning his head to the side not meeting my eyes that means I was correct these old bastards were really making fun of me as I promised to my self one day I will make them regret making fun of me.

"So this is the kid Vice-Admiral Garp took in? " Admiral Kuzan said looking at me with a nod.

"He doesn't look that strong? " Admiral Sakazuki said looking at me with a serious face making me feel a little unpleasant feeling as I couldn't help but replied with a smile "Maybe I will surprise you? "

Although Admiral Sakazuki's Magma had turned the whole room hot before now my atmosphere has turned the whole room normal again as he returned to normal saying "Not bad he is better than you said, Fleet Admiral Sengoku. "

Did he just acknowledge my strength but I don't think he is such a person as I had yet to turn off the "Atmosphere" because of my confusion teacher Zephyr said by the side putting his hand on my shoulder "Kid. "

"Oh right. " I nodded before turning to the aide where two other women are standing one young and beautiful girl with a mole on the right side of her face below her mouth and beside her stood the other woman who should be at the same age as Garp and Sengoku so. if I am not mistaken she must be Vice-Admiral Tsuru and beside her is Rare-Admiral Gion.

"Sen he is too young to be promoted. " Tsuru said with a frown looking at me.

"Nah~ I think he will be fine besides he is strong you saw it didn't you. "Teacher Zephyr said from my back.

"But. " Tsuru wanted to say some but Sengoku cuts in saying "You know he has defeated the CP9 agent and if we don't make him an official Marine there is a high chance the 5 elders ask us to give him to them and I don't want to let him become one of them after all the trouble. "

"But he is still too young for an official position. " Tsuru said looking at me then turning towards Sengoku she asked, "What if he does something impulsive because of his age and… "

"I know what are your thoughts that is why I called Gion today to come with you. " Sengoku said turning towards Gion who asked with a surprised fave "Me what has his promotion with me? "

"I am going to promote him under you to take care of him. " Sengoku said with a serious face.

"So, you want me to take care of the kid? " Gion asked with a frown looking at me.

"Hey, I am not a kid who needs someone to take care of me. " I shouted angrily looking at Sengoku as everyone in the room started laughing and Ignoring my outburst Sengoku said "Yes sure can kid. "

What's with that tone of his and look everyone is laughing and Gion just looking at me with a serious face making me uncomfortable as I asked "So what is the position I am going to be promoted? "

"With your combat ability, I wanted to promote you in the rank if a Rear-Admiral but because of your lack of experience and age we decided to promote you in the rank of a "Commodore" for now till you are experienced enough. " Sengoku said with a serious face I asked with a surprise with some doubts in my tone "Really? "

Because Garp was whipping the floor with me like I am weakling when we fought without using my Devil fruit as he also doesn't have a devil fruit.

As if understanding my doubts Sengoku explained with a serious face "Although you don't know about your own power honestly speaking to you that Garp was thinking of making a Vice-Admiral with Admiral power from the beginning so he was against me promoting you and to be honest I also wanted to do the same but today's incident has forced us in promoting you in hurry. "

Hearing him I turned towards Teacher Zephyr who also gave a nod indicating he has the same thought as him as I asked with a serious face "Do you mean my fight with Lucci? "

"Yea we never expected them in sending one of the WGA's all of a sudden and from our previous experience I am sure after you have defeated one of their best the 5 elders will ask us to transfer you to the Government Agents as you are still a learner, but by giving you an official position in Marine I will be able to argue and make sure they don't get you under their banners. " Sengoku said with a serious face as everyone in the room looks at me with similar seriousness as I said with a nod "So that is the reason for my promotion all of a sudden. "

After that, we had I good discussion, and Gion agreed to let me join her base but before that, she looked at me with a serious face asking "I still want to test your capability before I take you under me as a commodore. " hearing him I looked at her with a frown causing her further explaining "Don't think I am looking down on you but if I bring you back just like that without properly knowing what you are capable of even if I don't have a problem with a kid being a Commodore I am sure my subordinates won't be happy and their respect will be lowered towards me for bringing you as a commodore right after promoting from a learner… "

After hearing her I couldn't help but say with a serious face "Fine I understand you think I am too young for my position and you don't believe I am worthy of my position as a Commander. "

"If you want to speak like that then I will also be true to you and agree yes I don't agree that you are worthy of the rank. " then turning towards Sengoku she continued "If you want me to take care of a kid I am not going to agree because my base is always talking care of Pirates with hot blood even if I want to take him and stay by his side all the time while in action I can't grunty his safety however if you are saying he will only stay in the base without taking part in the action I can bring him with me Fleet-Admiral Sengoku. "

"How do you know I am too weak for the position? " I asked as she takes out her sword before asking "If you want to join under me then you will have to prove yourself. "

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A.N: I was getting bored.

So it is about time we get in some real adventure in the sea and Ryo fights against some dangerous opponent.

The Adventure will begin soon.