The Marine's medical system is highly developed.
Therefore, it wasn't long before Dante's body was healed and he recovered his health.
Today was the day he was scheduled to be discharged, and at the same time, he also had to report to Zephyr's Officer Training Camp.
Although his relationship with Admiral Zephyr and Fleet Admiral Sengoku had grown somewhat closer.
However, his discharge, as a junior officer, would not attract too much attention.
At the entrance of the infirmary, Dante was dressed in the standard Marine uniform, wearing a cloak of justice, and on his shoulders, the rank of a Major.
That's right, during his hospitalization, the issue of his identity had been completely settled.
At this moment, he was no longer a Colonel from the North Blue 113th Marine Branch.
Instead, he was a legitimate Marineford Major.
It seemed like a demotion, but in reality, it was a lateral transfer.
Historically, flag officers from Marine branches were always two ranks lower when compared to Marineford.
Just like Dante, he was a Colonel at the branch, but a Major at Marineford.
Although he wasn't promoted for his involvement in the Shiki incident, Dante felt no imbalance.
One does what one's strength allows. With his current strength, being a Major at Marineford was already quite good.
"Are you really not considering an early discharge?" Dante asked helplessly, looking at his fellow patient Kuzan, who had come to see him off.
Kuzan was currently using crutches under both armpits, his leg still wrapped in a cast, looking severely injured.
Listening to Dante's words, Kuzan said with a smile, "It's hard to get some leisure time, so I'm going to stay hospitalized until I'm fully recovered."
To be honest, Kuzan's injury, while looking serious with a broken leg, could actually be healed and discharged in not too long if he actively cooperated with treatment.
Unfortunately, Kuzan was determined to be a slacker. During his hospitalization, he firmly refused treatment from healing abilities, insisting on waiting for natural healing or something.
In reality, he was just being lazy.
"If you keep this up, maybe it won't be long before I catch up to you." Dante said with a smile.
After a slight pause, he added, "Both in strength and rank."
"Oh? Is that so? Then I'll be looking forward to it." Kuzan said without much sincerity.
Although the two got along well on other matters and were now good friends.
However, their views on certain matters still had significant differences.
For example, Dante was determined to become a superior person, to gain greater power and status.
As for Kuzan, he was determined to be a slacker...
"One last question, Kuzan, don't you want to become an Admiral or Fleet Admiral?" Dante asked.
Kuzan was stunned for a moment, then stroked his chin, tilted his head, and said, "Although Mr. Garp is quite unreliable, I should be very similar to him in some aspects. To be honest, I also think being a Vice Admiral is enough. Admiral, Fleet Admiral... My thin shoulders probably can't bear such responsibilities and heavy burdens. It's better to leave it to you ambitious people, hahahaha."
"But in the end, you still became an Admiral..." Dante thought silently, looking at Kuzan.
Perhaps Kuzan and Garp still had many differences.
For example, Garp, as a veteran Marine, was able to refuse promotion to Marineford Admiral several times.
But when it came to Kuzan, he probably wouldn't have the privilege to act like Garp.
At the same time, when Sengoku becomes Fleet Admiral, he certainly won't be as easygoing as the current Fleet Admiral Kong. The three Admiral positions have been vacant for so many years; he will definitely gather all three Admirals.
"Tsk, well, goodbye then. I should also go to the Officer Training Camp for further studies. When you recover, I'll treat you to a drink." Dante said with a smile.
"Oh, as your senior, let me tell you a few things. Although it's for further studies, you'll also be going on some missions. Dante, after I'm discharged, do you want to be my aide? I'll definitely take good care of you." Kuzan asked with a smile.
Dante waved his hand without hesitation and said, "No, no, I'm afraid that spending too much time with you will make me lose my ambition..."
"Your words are truly disheartening. Then I wish you a bright future." Kuzan said insincerely.
After the two chatted for a few more minutes, Kuzan leaned on his crutches and limped back to the infirmary, feigning an injury.
Meanwhile, Dante, led by Rosinandi, walked towards the Officer Training Camp.
Looking at the kid in front of him, Dante asked, "Hey, Rosinandi, what's your situation now? Have you joined the Marine?"
Rosinandi shook his head and said, "I also want to join the Marine like Big Brother Dante, but Mr. Sengoku said I'm still too young and it's not suitable now, so..."
As expected of an official second-generation! Even though he wasn't a Marine, he could still run around freely in the Marineford military district. Having a powerful backer certainly made a difference.
"Is that so?" Dante replied. After thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but say, "Rosinandi, your personality, to be honest, isn't very suitable for the Marine. Have you ever thought about becoming a philanthropist?"
"Huh?" Rosinandi was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't quite understand Dante's meaning.
But very quickly, he said with a determined look, "I will definitely become an excellent Marine. I won't let Big Brother Dante and Mr. Sengoku down..."
"You kid don't listen to what people say..." Dante reached out and tapped Rosinandi's head.
But he didn't say anything more like 'you shouldn't join the Marine'.
The Officer Training Camp was essentially a Marine School. It was located inside Marineford, looking ordinary, a three-story building with a decent-sized playground behind it, nothing special at all.
It was impossible to tell how many outstanding talents this inconspicuous place would provide to the Marine in the future.
It could be said that the next generation of Marine's three Admirals, and even the various mainstays of the Marine, almost all came out of this inconspicuous little building.
In his previous life, this would be Peking University and Tsinghua University, it would be Renmin University!
As long as you worked hard, those who came out of it could very well become pillars of the nation.
Although Rosinandi was a bit of a troublemaker at crucial moments, as an errand boy, he was very competent.
During Dante's hospitalization, he seemed to have already found out all the information about the Officer Training Camp.
No wonder he could become a member of the spy unit in the future; he was quite talented in these aspects.
Therefore, led by Rosinandi, Dante stepped into the Officer Training Camp building, walked around a few times, and just happened to meet Admiral Zephyr, who was carrying some textbooks, in the hallway.
Unlike when they first met in North Blue, Admiral Zephyr was not wearing his Admiral's uniform, nor did he have the standard Justice cloak.
He was merely dressed in a very low-key light purple casual outfit, and even wore a pair of plain glasses on the bridge of his nose.
There was no longer the imposing aura of a Marine Admiral; instead, he seemed very approachable and gentle.
"Oh, Dante, you're here. Speaking of which, it seems you're being discharged today. You won't be angry that I didn't visit or pick you up, will you?" Admiral Zephyr asked with a smile.
Dante stood at attention and saluted, "Admiral, good morning! Rodriguez Dante reporting for duty!"
After completing this, he smiled and said, "Of course not. It wouldn't be right if the Admiral always spent his time on a small fry like me."
"No, it's precisely by paying more attention to you young ones that the Marine can have a better future. However, this old man and Sengoku have special statuses. Every action represents the Marine. If I were too doting on you, it would actually be detrimental to you. You should understand," Admiral Zephyr said with a smile.
Dante naturally understood, and also knew even more clearly that with Admiral Zephyr's status, he didn't need to explain anything to him.
But this elder still patiently explained these things to him, which was enough to prove that he held some place in his heart.
That was enough.
"Yes, Admiral," Dante quickly replied.
"Alright, since we've met here, there's no need to go through the procedures in my office. I happen to need to go teach a class, so come with me. Let's first get to know your classmates in this Sixth Session Officer Training Camp," Admiral Zephyr said, nodding.
Dante acknowledged, then looked at Rosinandi and said, "Kid, go do your own thing. I'm starting school today..."
Admiral Zephyr also said with a chuckle, "Rosinandi, don't worry. I will take good care of your big brother Dante."
Rosinandi nodded somewhat reluctantly and said, "Big brother Dante, if there's anything you need me for..."
"Got it, got it. I'll find you if I need anything," Dante quickly waved his hand and said.
After Rosinandi left, Zephyr and Dante walked one after another towards the classroom.
On the way, Admiral Zephyr suddenly asked, "Do you seem to dislike that little fellow Rosinandi?"
"It's not really dislike," Dante replied first, then continued, "I just feel that kid might not be suitable to become a Marine."
"Why?" Zephyr asked again.
Dante was silent for a moment, then replied, "He's too kind. I admit this is a good quality, but as a soldier, sometimes kindness isn't a good thing."
Admiral Zephyr seemed to have thought of something, a flash of emotion in his eyes, and he whispered softly, "You're right. As a soldier, sometimes one shouldn't be kind."
He was once known as the 'Admiral Who Doesn't Kill'.
And the result was the destruction of his family.
Some things, Zephyr's experience was far more profound than Dante's.
The two said nothing more and soon arrived in front of a classroom. Zephyr pushed open the door and walked in, saying, "Everyone, we have a new person joining you today. Please welcome him."
As soon as he finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted in the classroom, making Dante, who was at the door, somewhat unaccustomed to such warmth.