Chapter 28: Unaware of Naval Law

Early in the morning.

There were already many people gathered at the dock of the 16th Navy Branch, which seemed noisy.

Today.

The sullen Colonel Smoker was finally ready to leave with his subordinates.

Originally, after realizing that this was just a play and he was forced to make a cameo appearance, he planned to leave with his subordinates, but then because Tashigi saw Kuina, two people who looked so similar... he was forced to stay for a few days.

But as a navy guarding the entrance to the Grand Line, he was also very busy and could not stay here for too long, so today he felt that he should leave.

If he had not received a mission from the Navy Headquarters and planned to come and see the joke of the 16th Navy Branch, he would never come here.

So.

On the other side.

In order to thank Colonel Smoker for his help this time, as a friend, Xia Che came to see his navy friend off.

But.

"What's wrong? You don't seem to be in good spirits?" Xia Che looked at Robin, his personal secretary, who followed him as usual, in confusion, "Did you read too late last night and didn't sleep well?"

"Eh..." Robin didn't seem to react for a moment after hearing Xia Che's words, but she soon came to her senses, with that familiar and elegant smile on her face again, and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Boss. I did sleep a little late last night!"

After that,

"..."

Xia Che raised his eyelids, glanced up and down at Robin, and said, "Didn't I ask you to go to bed early last night?"

"Sorry, dear BOSS." Robin winked at Xia Che playfully, twisted her hair elegantly, raised her head and said with a smile, "I heard it, but the book last night was so interesting, so I was fascinated by it."

Then, looking at Xia Che who wanted to say something else, he quickly said, "By the way, BOSS, the things you asked me to prepare have been placed on Colonel Smoker's warship. Do you need to tell them in advance?"

"What are you talking about? BOSS, am I the kind of person who will tell others openly after secretly giving gifts?" Xia Che righteously rejected Robin's words, and then coughed twice, moved closer to Robin, and whispered, "You can tell it secretly later!"

"..."

As if he had already guessed that Xia Che would say this, Robin's face was not surprised. After nodding in understanding, he smiled elegantly and said, "I understand~"

At this time,

Just as Xia Che was whispering to his secretary.

The time seemed to be almost up.

"Thank you very much for the guidance of Colonel Xia Che during this period!" Dashiqi, who was wearing a plaid shirt and western-style women's trousers, bent down and said with gratitude, "I will remember Colonel Xia Che's teachings on kendo!"

During this period, when she was sparring with Kuina, Xia Che, as a navy kendo genius, would also guide Kuina and teach Dashiqi at the same time.

It must be said that although Dashiqi and Kuina are indeed very similar, their understanding of kendo is still somewhat different, and they can be completely felt to be two people.

Of course~

In kendo, Kuina, who was taught by herself, is still slightly... stronger than Dashiqi.

"Kuina." Dashiqi, who received a response from Colonel Xia Che, raised her head again and looked at Kuina, who looked really like herself, "Thank you for your hospitality these days."

Although several days have passed, Dashiqi still feels very incredible when she sees that familiar face.

Looks like me, and is also a swordsman.

It was a very interesting experience!

The only regret is... she is still a little behind Kuina in kendo.

Then, as if she thought of something, Dashiki winked playfully, "Also, keep working hard~"

"Yeah! I, I will continue to work hard!" It seems that because of Dashiki's wink, Kuina remembered the secret night talk between the girls last night, and her cheeks flushed slightly, but she still nodded firmly, "You have to work hard too, and we will spar again when the time comes. When I am free, I will take you to my Isshin Dojo. The old man will be very surprised then."

"Yeah, yeah~" Hearing Kuina's invitation, Dashiki also smiled, "Then I will let him know that even a woman can become a very powerful swordsman."

Just when they agreed on what to do next time.

At this time.

"Cough, cough, cough~"

A cough came from behind, followed by a cold voice.

"It's getting late, we should go! Tashigi."

"..." Tashigi came back to her senses helplessly after hearing Smoker's words. After saying goodbye to Nami, Robin and everyone else, she boarded the ship and said to Colonel Smoker, who was leaning against the side of the ship and smoking a cigar impatiently, "Colonel Smoker, you should also thank everyone for their hospitality."

However.

Facing the complaints of his deputy, Smoker seemed very impatient. He glanced at Shache who was waving at him below, curled his lips, and waved his hand without hesitation, "Go back!"

This experience was terrible.

Still want his thanks?

Don't dream!

The words fell.

The navy, who received Smoker's order, immediately asked the navy on the deck to raise the sails, and then... under the wave of Shache and others, the navy warship slowly left the dock of the 16th branch of the navy.

Smoker flicked the cigarette ashes in his hand, sighed expressionlessly, took a deep look at the dock getting further and further away, and murmured to himself, "Navy Branch 16."

Next, they had to send back the civilians captured by the pirates.

besides……

"Keby, why isn't this place cleaned? As a navy, being careful is a must~"

"Sorry, here I come!"

"..." Smoker looked at the dull boy with a winter melon head doing odd jobs on the boat and shook his head with emotion, "That's ridiculous!"

If that guy hadn't sent him to Kapuna, he wouldn't have wanted to care!

How does this guy look like a naval hero or a naval marshal?

That kid is kidding!

If this silly goose could become a naval hero, Smoker would...

Smoker took out a new cigar, lit it directly, flicked the ashes with a sneer, looked at the cigar in his hand, "Quit smoking!"

Two words...

Definitely.

Sonorous and powerful!

After all, how is this possible?

…

Time passed little by little.

Soon after Colonel Smoker left, the 16th Naval Branch also ushered in the evening.

now.

As usual, Robin was the last to leave. He put down the book in his hand and looked at the empty office in front of him. Finally, his eyes fell on a desk next to him.

Looking at the messy desktop, Robin, who was originally calm, was stunned, and then a helpless smile appeared on his face, and then he put his hands on his chest and crossed them.

Suddenly.

Countless hands stretched out from the table and cleared up the messy table in no time.

Looking at the desk that had become clean again, Robin also stood up, gently touched the desk in front of him, and put the book he had just read back to its original position.

Most of the books here were found for her by BOSS.

BOSS has always abided by the agreement of cooperation back then!

pity.

Although she has been holding a book today, she actually hasn't read it all day long, she is just pretending secretly.

Robin was silent for a moment, and took out the prepared letter from his arms, with the word "Resignation" written on it. After gently placing it on the table, there seemed to be a trace of relief on his face, with that familiar look on his face. With another elegant smile, he murmured to himself, "Dear BOSS, I resign!"

As he said that, he turned around without looking back, picked up the small backpack he had prepared, lightly crossed the desk with his right hand, and walked outside.

When we came to a remote corner of the dock of the 16th Navy Branch.

really.

at this time.

On a cold boulder, a lazy figure was already lying.

And that's exactly...

Admiral Kuzan.

"Oh, it's such a comfortable sea breeze! The weather is nice today~" As if he noticed Robin's arrival, Kuzan stretched out comfortably, and then sat up cross-legged, with his right hand on his knees, Looking at Robin in front of him, he said, "It seems that you have made a decision? Son of the devil~"

After saying that, he walked down with a regretful tone.

"This is not like you. You have to know that you haven't sold your boss this time. You thought you could bring back one more person this time, which would make it more lively! It's just..." With a curious tone, "A navy who colludes with pirates, what is the reason that makes you, who relies on betrayal for survival, make such a choice? It's really curious~"

The words fell.

"..."

Robin lowered her head and clenched her right hand tightly. Although the weather here was not cold, she still felt cold all over and was so stiff that she could not move.

only.

After hearing Kuzan's words, for some reason, Robin, who should have been too scared to raise his head, suddenly raised his head after taking a deep breath, looked directly at Kuzan in front of him, and said, "BOSS... …that guy…”

However.

The words are not finished yet.

Sudden.

"Of course, my boss is handsome and generous. Not only does he receive five social insurances and one housing fund, he also provides a sufficient salary~"

A familiar voice came from behind her, and at this moment she felt as if someone was tapping her shoulder.

That familiar feeling.

Robin's cold and stiff body suddenly seemed to have a warm current flowing through her body at this moment, so that she no longer felt the cold, and it seemed that she no longer...

Fear.

She turned her head and saw that familiar figure standing next to her at some point. She opened her mouth in disbelief, "BOSS..."

only.

Still hadn't waited for her to finish speaking.

"As expected, you have guessed that I am coming, Colonel Xia Che." Kuzan put his hands in his pockets and looked directly at the base commander of the 16th Navy branch who dared to look at him. He said expressionlessly, "Collude with pirates to defraud people." Funds, shelter the son of the devil, and now you want to stop me, Commander of the 16th Naval Branch Base, are you prepared to disobey the laws and regulations of the Navy Headquarters? "

However.

Faced with Kuzan's words and the cold tone, Xia Che still looked directly at him with a smile on his face, and patted Robin's shoulder, whose body became stiff again because of Kuzan's words.

Xia Che pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "Sorry, I don't understand naval law!"

The words fell.

"..."

Kuzan, who was acting cool and cold, suddenly twitched his face. Looking at the shameless guy in front of him who actually said that he didn't know the law, he didn't know what to say.

Naval base commander, don't know naval law?

You're kidding!

Suddenly.

A terrible chill emanated from him.