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Fleet Admiral Sengoku.
This time, the words Fleet Admiral Sengoku had intended to use to curse Yaen were forcibly swallowed back down.
"You... quit putting on an act, you brat. And how did you suddenly end up at the 741 Marine Base?" Fleet Admiral Sengoku asked irritably.
"Someone reported that the 741 Marine Base Captain was suspected of violating the law and regulations and had done many things contrary to justice, so I came to investigate," Yaen replied.
Upon hearing this, Sengoku's first reaction was, "Are you really that diligent?"
The corner of Yaen's mouth twitched slightly, and he immediately retorted, "Hey, hey, Old Man, don't slander me. I'm exceptionally firm when it comes to standing on the side of justice. Besides, one should fulfill one's duties in one's position. As the North Blue Inspectorate Division, I naturally have a responsibility to maintain the North Blue Navy's conduct."
"If your sense of justice is so strong, then why have you refused every time I've asked you over the past few years to return to the Grand Line to report on your work, take on a more important position, and play a greater role?" Fleet Admiral Sengoku countered.
Yaen fell silent for a moment before answering in a melancholy tone, "Because... I still can't bring myself to stop worrying about the North Sea."
Sengoku snorted, then sternly reminded him, "Hmph, don't try any tricks, brat. And don't investigate or ask about Flevance. As Marines, we're not allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of a World Member Nation before receiving an order from the World Government."
"Got it, got it," Yaen replied.
"Also..."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku paused, then said, "You little rascal, happy birthday in advance."
Yaen froze for a moment, then replied with a smile, "Thanks, Old Man."
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