Azur Lane, will there be constant gunfire after peace?

The agreement Huteng mentioned was the basic consensus reached by the major camps on how to treat commanders.

There are too many people and too little meat in the entire Hong Kong area. If no rules are set, it will probably be completely chaotic.

"protocol......"

Knowing that she was in the wrong, Dafeng did not respond to Hu Teng's questioning.

Chicheng was different. She said with a smile:

"Kidnapped? That's a harsh word... Everyone in the Iron Blood, your time has passed. This week, it is the Sakura Empire that is responsible for taking care of the Commander. In order to make it easier to take care of him, isn't it natural to invite the Commander to stay in the Sakura Empire?"

Akagi gave the speech he had already prepared:

"And... Commander, you volunteered to stay here~~"

"what?!"

Everyone at the scene looked at Du Lin.

Du Lin, who became the focus, felt a little stomachache, but now was the time for him to come forward.

"Hey, is what she said true?"

Hutten looked closely into Durin's eyes:

"...With me here, you don't need to worry about anything."

Obviously, Hu Teng was certain that this was an act of kidnapping by Akagi and others, and Du Lin must have been forcibly taken to Sakura Empire by them using despicable means.

Bismarck looked at Dühring, waiting for an answer.

"Hehe~ Commander, let's stay in Sakura Empire for this week~"

Akagi held Du Lin's arm and rocked it gently, her voice charming and pleasant.

Dafeng also advised softly:

"Commander, Taiho will take good care of you. Whether it's work or daily life, Taiho... will help you with everything~~"

Du Lin took a deep breath and decided to solve the problem completely this week.

"Bismarck, Hutten... I'm so sorry to have made you worry." Du Lin looked at the Iron Bloods who had arrived with an apologetic look:

"Although this development is somewhat unexpected, I have decided to stay in Sakura City this week. Ah, don't worry, I will deal with work and other things in time."

"commander......"

Bismarck opened her eyes slightly, turned her head away and said nothing more.

"Hey!"

Hutten took a step forward, but Kaga stood in front of her.

Seeing this, Du Lin hurriedly said:

"Calm down, don't do anything!"

"Tsk..."

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense, but Huteng and others did obey Durin's orders and did not resort to force.

Du Lin breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Hu Teng and said softly:

"Hu Teng, can you believe me? I was not coerced. I stayed in Sakura Empire because I really had something to do."

Hutten gazed into Durin's eyes and sensed a resolute will.

"...I see."

Hutten retreated and no longer demanded Durin.

"Haha~~"

Akagi chuckled, with an expression that said "victory is mine".

"Akagi, you should also restrain yourself and stop provoking me."

Du Lin reminded him, and Chicheng immediately put away his smile and nodded obediently.

In this way, the worst situation was avoided.

But Dulin could see that Bismarck and Hutten were not convinced. Bismarck was better, but Hutten showed his displeasure directly on his face.

Just as Durin was thinking about how to explain it to them, Frederick the Great, who had remained silent, spoke:

"Since the commander has said so, let's respect his decision."

"Frederick..."

Both Bismarck and Hutten looked at the "Dark Madonna", the being who had the closest relationship with the commander.

Frederick the Great smiled at his companions and said:

"The Commander is not a child anymore. Since he decided to stay here, he must have some special considerations... Am I right, Commander~~?"

Frederick the Great looked at Durin, and the moment their eyes met, Durin felt greatly relieved.

"Yeah." Du Lin nodded:

"Frederick...I'll trouble you from now on."

"Haha, leave everything to me."

Frederick the Great walked past the crowd and went towards Durin. Kaga hesitated for a moment and then stepped aside.

Facing Frederick the Great, even the battle-hardened Kaga felt unsure of what to do.

Coming in front of Durin, Frederick the Great looked at Akagi and Taiho with a smile:

"You two from the Sakura Empire, let the Commander and I hug you before you leave~"

"you......"

Taiho wanted to say something, but Akagi interrupted her:

"Dafeng, just listen to her."

"Akagi-senpai?"

Daiho was quite surprised. It was the first time she saw Akagi showing a compromising attitude on such an issue.

"I...I understand."

Although somewhat reluctant, Dafeng still let go of Du Lin.

After gaining his freedom, Durin was soon embraced by Frederick the Great again. Frederick the Great put one hand on Durin's back and gently stroked his head with the other hand, as if he was comforting a frightened child.

"Frederick..."

Du Lin felt a little embarrassed. It was really shameful to do this in front of so many people.

"Haha~Are you feeling shy?" Frederick the Great lowered his head and whispered:

"Kid, it's going to be hard. But I believe you can do it."

Dühring was shocked, and Frederick the Great seemed to understand Dühring's intention.

After a brief hug, Frederick the Great let go of Durin and turned to look at everyone:

"Okay, it's time for us to go back. From now on, the commander will leave it to his fellow Sakura Empire comrades. Commander, don't forget to work while enjoying yourself~~"

After giving these instructions, Frederick the Great turned around and left.

Bismarck and Hutten were speechless and left as well.

Bismarck gave Dühring a meaningful look as he left.

"Commander, I believe in you!"

Z23 gave an encouraging smile and trotted away.

In just a moment, there was no one else in front of the Sakura Empire's territory.

Volume 173: Chapter : The Wren's Nest

"Humph, the people who were in the way have finally disappeared."

Da Feng shook her long hair and turned to look at Du Lin, her red eyes full of expectation:

"Okay, Commander, please go to Tai Feng and rest~~"

Having said that, Dafeng hugged Du Lin's arm again.

"Oh, I don't remember giving you the command."

Akagi's eyes flickered as he hugged Du Lin's other arm:

"Commander, please come to my place~"

"Wait, Akagi-senpai's residence is already in tatters." Taiho retorted.

"That level of damage can be repaired quickly. Besides, the commander can sleep in my room."

The two men argued over whether Du Lin should stay or go.

Seeing this scene, Kaga sighed and said to Du Lin with sympathy:

"...Commander, you've been working so hard..."

Unlike the fanatical Akagi and Taihou, Kaga showed rare restraint and calmness.

Du Lin could only respond with a wry smile.

Finally the dispute ended, and Taihou and Akagi decided to take a step back.

"There's nothing I can do... Let's just be lenient with our lovely juniors~" Akagi turned his head away and muttered unhappily:

“The room is in real need of restoration and new preparations…”

Da Feng smiled triumphantly:

"Hehe~ I accept Akagi-senpai's kindness. Commander, let's go to Taiho today~~"

Du Lin nodded helplessly. He felt like a prey being chased, letting Dafeng and Akagi fight over him.

Finally, Akagi waved goodbye to Du Lin reluctantly, and Du Lin was taken away by Dafeng holding his arm.

Looking at the two people going away, Kaga turned his head and looked at Akagi:

"...Sister, is this really okay?"

Kaga and Akagi are not real sisters, but the relationship between them is no less than that of real sisters.

The word "sister" is an intimate name that is only used in private.

Akagi narrowed his eyes and looked at Du Lin's back:

"...Commander is also very tired. Taiho... is very good at taking care of people. Let the commander relieve his fatigue with her."

Having said this, Akagi paused for a moment, then turned his head to look in the direction where the Tiexue people left.

By this time, Bismarck and the others had already gone so far away that they could no longer be seen, but Akagi still looked serious:

"...Frederick the Great...what an interesting fellow."

Kaga nodded:

"...very powerful and unfathomable."

This is the first time that the bellicosity Kaga has given such an evaluation.

However, what annoyed Akagi the most was not Frederick the Great's fighting ability, but the calmness he showed in front of the commander.

What is that confidence? He is not worried that the commander will be snatched away by himself... No, the other party does not even care about this, but stands at a higher level...

Frederick the Great made a deep impression on Akagi.

"...You are trying to influence the Commander by acting like a mother... How interesting."