Pirates: Build a high wall from the East China Sea.

Chapter 28: Unaware of Naval Law

Early in the morning.

A lot of people had already gathered at the dock of the 16th Navy Branch, and it was quite noisy.

Nowadays.

Colonel Smoker, with a sour face, was finally ready to leave with his men.

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

However, as a navy guarding the entrance to the Grand Line, he was very busy and could not stay here for too long, so he felt it was time to leave today.

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

and so.

the other side.

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

only.

"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 back to her senses, with that familiar elegant smile on her face again, and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Boss. I did go to bed a little late last night!"

The words fell.

"..."

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

"I'm 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 that I was fascinated by it."

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

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

"..."

As if he had already guessed what Xia Che would say, Robin did not look surprised. He nodded in understanding, smiled elegantly and said, "I understand~"

And this time.

Just as Xia Che was whispering to his secretary.

The time seems to be almost up.

"Thank you very much for your guidance during this period, Colonel Xia Che!" 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, a navy kendo genius, would also guide Kuina and teach Tashigi at the same time.

I have to say that although Tashigi and Kuina are indeed very similar, their understanding of kendo is still somewhat different, and you can completely feel that they are two different people.

Of course~
In kendo, Kuina, who was taught by me, is still slightly... stronger than Tashigi.

"Kuina." After receiving a response from Colonel Shache, Tashigi raised her head again and looked at Kuina who looked exactly like her. "Thank you for your hospitality these past few days."

Although several days had passed, Dashigi still felt incredible when she saw that familiar face.

He looks like me and is also a swordsman.

It was a very interesting experience!

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

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

"Yeah! I, I will keep working hard too!" It seemed that because of Dashigi's blink, Kuina remembered the secret conversation between the girls last night. Her cheeks flushed slightly, but she still nodded firmly, "You have to work hard too. We will spar again then. When I'm free, I'll take you to my Isshin Dojo. That old man will definitely be very surprised then."

"Hmm~" Upon hearing Kuina's invitation, Dashigi smiled, "When the time comes, I will make him understand that even a woman can become a powerful swordsman."

Just when they were planning what to do next.

At this time.

"Cough cough cough~"

There was a cough behind me, followed by a cold voice.

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

"..." After hearing Smoker's words, Tashigi came back to her senses helplessly. 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."

only.

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

This experience was terrible.

Still want his thanks?
Stop dreaming!

The words fell.

The commander of the navy, who received Smoker's order, immediately ordered the navy on the deck to raise the sails, and then... with the wave of Xia Che and his men, the navy ship slowly left the dock of the 16th Navy Branch.

Smoker flicked the ash off his hand, sighed expressionlessly, took a deep look at the increasingly distant dock, and muttered to himself, "The 16th Marine Branch."

Next they have to send back the civilians captured by the pirates.

and also……

"Coby, why isn't this place clean? As a marine, being careful and attentive is a must~"

"Sorry, I'm here!"

"..." Smoker looked at the silly, melon-haired boy who was doing odd jobs on the ship and shook his head with emotion, "Ridiculous!"

If that guy hadn't asked him to be sent to Capuna, he wouldn't have wanted to care!
How can this guy be a naval hero or a naval marshal?

That kid is kidding!
If this goofball can become a naval hero, Smoker will... Smoker took out a new cigar, lit it directly, flicked the ash with a sneer, looked at the cigar in his hand, and said, "Quit smoking!"

Two words...

Definitely.

Sonorous and powerful!

After all, how is this possible?
……

Time passed little by little.

After Colonel Smoker left, evening soon arrived at the 16th Marine Branch.

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 desk, Robin, who had originally had a calm expression, was stunned for a moment. Then a helpless smile appeared on his face. Then, he placed his hands on his chest and crossed them.

Suddenly.

Countless hands reached out from the table and cleaned up the messy desktop in a short while.

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

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

BOSS has been abiding by the agreement we made during our cooperation!

pity.

Although she was holding the book the whole day, she actually didn't read it all day. She was just pretending.

Robin was silent for a moment, then he took out a prepared letter with the word "Resignation" written on it. He gently placed it on the table, and a trace of relief seemed to appear on his face. With that familiar and elegant smile, he murmured to himself, "Dear Boss, I resign!"

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

When we arrived at a remote corner of the 16th Navy Branch Pier.

really.

at this time.

On a cold boulder, a lazy figure had already been lying there.

And that is exactly...

Admiral Kuzan.

"Oh wow, what a comfortable sea breeze! The weather is nice today~" As if noticing Robin's arrival, Kuzan stretched comfortably, then sat up cross-legged, resting his right hand on his knee, supporting his cheek, looking at Robin in front of him, "It seems that you have made a decision? Son of the Devil~"

Having said that, he walked down with a regretful tone.

"This is unlike you. You haven't sold out your boss yet. I thought you could bring someone back this time, which would make things more lively! But..." With a curious tone, "A navy that colluded with pirates, what on earth could make you, who lives on betrayal, 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.

just.

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

however.

The words are not finished yet.

Sudden.

"Of course it's because my boss is handsome and generous. He not only provides five insurances and one fund, but also pays a generous salary~"

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

That familiar feeling.

Suddenly, Robin's cold and stiff body seemed to be filled with a warm current, flowing through her body, making her no longer feel cold, and it seemed that she was no longer...

Scared.

She turned her head and saw the familiar figure who had stood beside her without her noticing. She opened her mouth in disbelief, "BOSS..."

only.

Still not waiting for her to finish her words.

"You really guessed I was coming, Colonel Shache." Kuzan put his hands in his pockets and looked directly at the head of the 16th Marine Branch who dared to look him in the eye. He said expressionlessly, "You colluded with pirates, defrauded funds, and took in the son of the devil. Now you want to stop me, head of the 16th Marine Branch. Are you going to disobey the regulations of the Marine Headquarters?"

however.

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

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

The words fell.

"..."

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

The head of a naval base doesn’t understand naval law?
What a liar!
Suddenly.

A terrible chill emanated from him.

(End of this chapter)