One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 460 You know my true nature very well.

"Have you heard? Lieutenant General Black Dragon has already made his choice."

"Really? Who is it? Which guy is so lucky?"

At this juncture, it's practically a done deal that Black Dragon will teach him to stay in Marineford.

Moreover, Vice Admiral Black Dragon is a "new favorite" of the Navy Headquarters.

He was also a powerful figure.

Having such a relationship is not only beneficial for current growth, but will also make the road ahead much easier.

Everyone understands this principle.

After this news broke, before everyone could even scramble to get their hands on it, Black Dragon had already made his decision.

After all, the person who proposed this resolution was ostensibly Aokiji.

From an outsider's perspective, it seems reasonable that the Black Dragon, who stood with Aokiji, was the quickest to respond.

After a brief period of disappointment, an irresistible curiosity arises.

Everyone wants to know who those lucky winners are.

After all, the general doesn't seem to be involved in this training.

Then Heilong is practically the teacher of the highest caliber.

However, it seems that the higher-ups know about Roman's choice sooner than the lucky winner himself.

After Roman submitted his application, the lucky winner's information was delivered to his desk.

First place, Kuina.

Born in the East China Sea, she is a 14-year-old girl skilled in swordsmanship.

Although he is still young, he has great talent.

At the same time, they also possess extraordinary perseverance.

Roman believes he has the potential to become a great swordsman.

Therefore, I hope to teach him personally.

Second place, Ian.

A Devil Fruit user and a female swordsman.

Master the ability to reverse the fruit.

The peak performance of a user's ability is to turn back time by 12 years.

He specializes in swordsmanship and has secondary skills in Devil Fruit abilities.

Roman believed that Ain's path was somewhat similar to his own and that he could offer more guidance to help Ain become stronger.

Third place, Binz.

A Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with the ability to grow abundantly.

It can manipulate nearby plants and accelerate their growth.

When a user activates their ability, they only need to move their body; the frequency of the movement and the amplitude of the swaying will affect the operation of the ability.

The number of manipulable plants is currently in the dozens, but based on the growth rate of the ability users, the peak number is estimated to be in the hundreds to thousands.

According to those familiar with his abilities, Binz can make plants grow at an extremely rapid pace and transform them into giant vines, which can be used to restrain enemies or make opponents unable to breathe.

He can also create several vines under his feet, which he can use to glide or move at high speed.

Furthermore, the plants he cultivates are extremely resilient and can withstand attacks from ordinary bullets and rocket launchers.

It not only possesses offensive capabilities but is also suitable for defense.

Furthermore, he himself was skilled in physical combat, and Roman believed that his experience and abilities were a perfect match for him.

There is also a fourth and the last one.

"Wait, you're saying that Lieutenant General Black Dragon also chose me?"

The "lucky one" was clearly taken aback by the news.

"So there are other people named X Drake?" Sly asked curtly.

"No, no, no, I just wanted to say, are you sure there's no mistake?" Drake clearly hadn't expected the renowned lieutenant general to choose someone as unknown as himself.

First of all, he was not a new recruit.

Secondly, he was even two years older than Lieutenant General Black Dragon.

There's no way around it; in terms of military rank, Heilong is simply too young.

At her current age, she's only the age some people would be when they join the Navy.

“The superior doesn’t need to explain his reasons to everyone. You just need to tell me whether you accept it or not. Drake,” Grant added from the side.

"Yes, yes, of course I agree."

Drake isn't stupid.

Although he didn't know what it was about Lieutenant General Black Dragon that he saw in him.

But if he refuses such a good opportunity, he's afraid he'll regret it for the rest of his life.

Black Dragon.

The guy who took care of Doflamingo.

Drake still has vivid memories of Doflamingo.

After all, Doflamingo's Bird's Nest technique that day had greatly shocked Drake.

However, even a powerful underworld family like Doflamingo was ultimately destroyed by Black Dragon.

That person will definitely make themselves stronger.

She can definitely help herself.

……

"Ah, you ask why we chose them? Didn't I already explain why? I can help them, isn't that enough? Isn't this my duty?" Roman said righteously.

The group of four: "..."

Sigh, I'll just watch you pretend, I'll just watch you act.

Guess whether I believe it or not.

"Tsk, talking to you guys is really boring." Seeing that his subordinates seemed to distrust him completely, Roman stopped pretending.

"Can you guess what I'm thinking?"

"You like useful things, so they should each be useful to you in their own way."

"You guys really understand me."

Sure enough, the four of them were the ones who understood her true nature best.

"Then you should give your juniors a proper welcome."