Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 28 Ignorance of Naval Law

Early in the morning.

A large crowd had already gathered at the 16th Naval Branch dock, making it quite noisy.

Nowadays.

With a sour face, Colonel Smoker finally prepared to leave with his men.

After realizing it was all a staged performance and that he had been forced to play a cameo role, he planned to leave with his subordinates. However, Tashigi saw Kuina, and the two looked so alike... so he was forced to stay for a few more days.

However, as a naval officer guarding the entrance to the Grand Line, he was extremely busy and couldn't stay here for too long. Therefore, he felt it was time to leave today.

If he hadn't received a mission from the Navy Headquarters to come and see the 16th Branch of the Navy make a fool of itself, he would never have come here.

and so.

the other side.

To express his gratitude for Captain Smoker's help, Shacher, as a friend, came to see his naval friend off.

only.

"What's wrong? You seem a bit listless?" Xia Che looked at Robin, his personal secretary who was by his side as usual, with a puzzled expression. "Did you stay up too late reading last night and not sleep well?"

"Eh..." Robin seemed a little taken aback by Xia Che's words, but she quickly recovered, her familiar elegant smile returning to her face as she softly said, "Thank you for your concern, Boss. I did stay up a bit late last night!"

The words were spoken.

"..."

Shache raised an eyelid, glanced at Robin from head to toe, and said, "Didn't I tell you to go to bed early last night?"

"Sorry, dear BOSS." Robin winked playfully at Xia Che, elegantly flicked a strand of hair from her forehead, and smiled as she looked up, saying, "I heard you, but the book last night was just too interesting, so I got engrossed in it."

Seeing that Xia Che was about to say something more, he quickly spoke up himself, "By the way, BOSS, the things you asked me to prepare are already on Colonel Smoker's warship. Should I let them know in advance?"

"What do you mean, 'tell'? Do you think I'm the kind of person who would secretly give a gift and then openly tell everyone?" Xia Che righteously denied Robin's words, then coughed twice, leaned closer to Robin, and whispered, "You can tell her secretly later!"

"..."

As if she had already anticipated Xia Che's response, Robin showed no surprise. She nodded knowingly, smiled elegantly, and said, "Understood."

And this time.

Xia Che was whispering to his secretary.

It seems like it's almost time.

"Thank you so much, Colonel Shacher, for your guidance over this period!" Tashigi, dressed in a plaid shirt and Western-style women's trousers, bowed deeply and said with gratitude, "I will remember Colonel Shacher's teachings on kendo!"

During this time, while she was sparring with Kuina, Shattrath, a genius swordsman in the Navy, would also be instructing Kuina and, incidentally, teaching Tashigi as well.

It must be said that although Tashigi and Kuina are indeed very similar, their understanding of swordsmanship is somewhat different, and you can completely feel that they are two different people.

Of course~

In kendo, Kuina, whom he had taught, was slightly... better than Tashigi.

"Kuina." Tashigi looked up again after receiving a response from Colonel Shattrath, looking at Kuina who looked remarkably like her. "Thank you for your hospitality these past few days."

Even though several days have passed, Tashigi still feels incredibly surprised to see that familiar face.

He looks just like me, and he's also a swordsman.

What a very interesting experience!

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

Then, as if remembering something, Tashigi winked playfully, "And also, good luck~"

"Yes! I, I will continue to work hard!" As if because of Tashigi's wink, Kuina remembered the secret talk between the girls last night, and her cheeks blushed slightly, but she still nodded firmly. "You should also work hard. We'll spar again later. When I have time, I'll take you to my family's Isshin Dojo. That old man will be very surprised then."

"Mmm~" Tashigi smiled upon hearing Kuina's invitation. "I'll show him that even a woman can become a great swordsman."

Just as they were making plans for what to do next.

At this time.

"Cough cough cough~"

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

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

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

only.

Smoker, however, seemed impatient with his deputy's complaints. He glanced at Shacher, who was waving at him below, pursed his lips, and waved his hand without hesitation, "Go back!"

This experience was absolutely terrible.

Do you still want his gratitude?

Stop dreaming!

The words were spoken.

Upon receiving Smoker's order, the Navy Commander immediately ordered the sailors on deck to raise the sails. Then, with a wave from Shacher and the others, the Navy warship slowly departed from the dock of the 16th Navy Branch.

Smoker flicked the ash from his cigarette, sighed expressionlessly, and took a deep look at the increasingly distant dock, muttering to himself, "Naval Branch 16."

Next, they also have to send the civilians who were captured by the pirates back.

and also……

"Coby, why isn't this place clean? As a Marine, being meticulous is a must!"

"Sorry, I'm here!"

"..." Smoker looked at the dim-witted, gourd-haired boy doing odd jobs on the ship and shook his head with a sigh. "Ridiculous!"

If that guy hadn't made him send him to Kapna, he wouldn't have bothered with it!

Where is the demeanor of a naval hero or admiral in this guy's eyes?

That kid must be joking!

If this dimwit can become a naval hero, then Smoker will be...

Smoker pulled out a new cigar, lit it, flicked off the ash with a cold laugh, and looked at the cigar in his hand. "Quit smoking!"

Two words...

Definitely.

Powerful and resounding!

After all, how is that even possible?

……

Time passed little by little.

Soon after Captain Smoker left, the 16th Naval Division also entered the evening.

now.

As usual, Robin was the last to leave. He put down his book, looked at the empty office, and finally his gaze fell on a desk next to him.

Looking at the messy desk, Robin, who had been calm, was stunned for a moment, then a helpless smile appeared on his face. He then placed his hands in front of his chest and crossed them.

Instantly.

Countless hands reached out from the table and quickly tidied up the messy surface.

Looking at the clean desk again, Robin stood up, gently touched the desk in front of him, and put the book he had been reading back in its original place.

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

The boss has always kept the agreement made during our collaboration back then!

pity.

Although she held a book the whole day, she didn't actually read it; she was just pretending.

Robin paused for a moment, then took out a prepared letter from his pocket. It read "Resignation," and he gently placed it on the table. A hint of relief appeared on his face, and with that familiar, elegant smile, he murmured to himself, "Dear Boss, I resign!"

With that, he turned around without looking back, picked up his small backpack that he had prepared beforehand, and walked out by lightly brushing his right hand across the desk.

When they arrived at a secluded corner of the 16th Naval Branch Pier.

really.

at this time.

A lazy figure was already lying on a cold, massive rock.

And that was precisely...

Admiral Kuzan.

"Oh, what a lovely sea breeze! The weather's nice today~" Seemingly noticing Robin's arrival, Kuzan stretched comfortably, then sat cross-legged, resting his right hand on his knee, propping up his cheek, and looked at Robin before him. "Looks like you've made your decision? Child of the Devil~"

As he spoke, he stepped down, his tone tinged with regret.

"This isn't like you. You know, you haven't betrayed your boss yet this time. I thought you could bring back another person, which would make things more lively! But..." With a curious tone, "What could possibly make a Marine who colludes with pirates make you, someone who lives by betrayal, make such a choice? It's really intriguing~"

The words were spoken.

"..."

Robin, with her head down and her right hand clenched tightly, felt icy cold all over, so stiff that she couldn't move, even though the weather wasn't cold.

just.

Upon hearing Kuzan's words, for some reason, Robin, who should have been too afraid to look up, took a deep breath, suddenly raised her head, looked directly at Kuzan, and said, "Boss... that guy..."

however.

He hadn't finished speaking.

Sudden.

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

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

That familiar feeling.

Suddenly, a warm current seemed to surge through Robin's cold, stiff body, spreading throughout her entire being, making her no longer feel the cold, and seemingly no longer...

Scared.

She turned her head and, sure enough, saw the familiar figure standing beside her at some point. She opened her mouth in disbelief, "BOSS..."

only.

She still hadn't finished speaking.

"You knew I was coming, Colonel Shacher." Kuzan, hands in his pockets, stared directly at the commander of the 16th Marine Division who dared to meet his gaze, and said expressionlessly, "Colluding with pirates, swindling funds, harboring a devil's child, and now you want to stop me, Commander of the 16th Marine Division? Are you prepared to defy the regulations of Marine Headquarters?"

however.

Despite Kuzan's words and cold tone, Shach still looked directly at him with a smile on his face, and patted Robin's shoulder, whose body stiffened again because of Kuzan's words.

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

The words were spoken.

"..."

Kuzan, who was trying to look cool and aloof, suddenly twitched. Looking at the shameless guy in front of him who actually said he didn't understand the law, he didn't know what to say.

A naval base commander who doesn't understand naval law?

You're kidding me!

Instantly.

A terrifying chill emanated from his body.

(End of this chapter)