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"You know Admiral Kizaru?" Momousagi looked at Shiryu with suspicion.
Although they had "passed by" for a long time and could no longer see the Marine Headquarters and Kizaru's warship, Shiryu was standing on the deck at this moment, and even though he didn't say anything, Momousagi still felt that... he was looking in the direction Kizaru had just passed!
"I don't know him," Shiryu said curtly.
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"No, you seem to be hostile towards him," Momousagi said bluntly.
"Yeah, I got scratched by a monkey," Shiryu a somber tone.
Momousagi:...
Shiryu was clearly not telling the truth, but Momousagi couldn't press her further—after all, Shiryu wasn't a criminal, and she couldn't interrogate her without reason.
He is hostile towards Kizaru...
Momousagi guessed that perhaps it was because Admiral Kizaru behaved so annoyingly when he went to Impel Down?
However, Momousagi felt that it was normal for Kizaru's personality to be disliked, but... it was actually less likely for him to be hated.
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Momousagi watched as Shiryu repeatedly pushed the hilt with his thumb, causing the Famous Sword Rainstorm to slam back into its sheath with a dull yet powerful sound. Momousagi couldn't help but smirk slightly—though he claimed not to know him, Shiryu's hostility towards Kizaru wasn't exactly concealed!
The route chosen by Momousagi is a typical "naval route".
Instead of going directly to the G8 Branch, they first took the Triangle Current that leads to Impel Down, entered the Calm Belt, and then sailed along the Calm Belt —the flagship of the Sea King class has a propulsion system and can sail in the Calm Belt.
G8 Branch is a large naval fortress in the first half of the Grand Line, located near Water 7.
However, for a long time, it was considered a "large but useless" fortress because it was rarely used and because pirates were rampant in the vicinity.
The G8 Branch's name was also on the inspection list, and Sengoku was determined to take down Lieutenant Vice Admiral Fwo, the current commander of the G8 branch!
It is said that Sengoku has already decided who will succeed him— Akainu will recommend a Commodore who will be directly promoted to Vice Admiral after being assigned to the branch.
G8 is a relatively important fortress, so Momousagi plans to use it as Door Opening and a show of force.
Seven days later, when the Sea King -class flagship docked at the G8 Branch, a slightly overweight, fleshy-faced Vice Admiral from the branch was already waiting in the harbor with a broad smile.
Fwo Vice Admiral also sensed something amiss during this headquarters inspection.
After all, the usual inspection work is carried out by officers of the rank of colonel or above. Although they have low rank and great power, their role is actually just to evaluate and report the situation of the branch to headquarters after the inspection.
However, this time it was two Headquarters Vice Admiral from headquarters who came in person. One was specially transferred from Impel Down, and the other was a former candidate for Admiral. How could Fwo be careless?
"Vice Admiral Momousagi, Vice Warden Shiryu, you must be tired from your journey. I heard you were coming and I've been eagerly awaiting your arrival. I've already prepared a banquet... Oh! It's just a simple dinner. Please take your seats!" Vice Admiral Fwo said solicitously.
However, Sig could tell that his main object of attention was Momousagi.
After all, Vice Admiral Momousagi was already quite famous, while Shiryu... a prison guard, was someone few people outside Impel Down had ever heard of.
Moreover, even the Navy couldn't help but underestimate Impel Down —it was just a prison guard!
Shiryu then exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "First of all, you should address me as Vice Admiral Shiryu here... Want to be called 'Vice Warden Shiryu'? Heh, there will be an opportunity later."
Fwo's expression froze instantly, Momousagi was also a little anxious, thinking to herself that Shiryu being too direct!
This is only the first step. Although we're going to take him down, we have to do it perfectly, leaving no room for criticism. Momousagi still wants to play along for a bit.
"Shiryu... Vice Admiral is indeed clear about separating public and private matters, hehehe." Fwo chuckled dryly.
Shiryu had just walked past him and said, "Since it's dinner time, take us to see the cafeteria!"
"Hehehe, of course." Fwo's laughter gradually turned cold, clearly indicating that he had completely confirmed that the visitor was not friendly.
However, Fwo was still fearless, after all... he didn't think he had done anything excessive.
Embezzling some military funds, doing side jobs, extorting money from neighboring countries, and making things convenient for sensible pirates... Isn't that how the navy is?
Furthermore, Fwo is already prepared for the inspection!
Sig immediately noticed that Fwo was indeed well prepared. By observing their emotions, Sig could tell at a glance that the navy personnel in the port were all Fwo's confidants. Although they had different thoughts, they were generally working towards the same goal as Fwo.
So Sig suggested that he go check out the cafeteria.
In truth, Sig hoped for as many of these naval forces as possible, and for them to occupy the most important positions. After all, they were already prepared for a life-or-death struggle with the World Government, so why would they want the other side to lack incompetent allies?
However, Sig has other ideas now, so for the time being, he is prepared to follow the advice of the Big Fool of the Sengoku.
A strategist? Haha...
Sig knew exactly what he was planning... to make "me" take the blame? Let's see who has the last laugh!
Upon arriving at the cafeteria, Shiryu was greeted by a harmonious scene.
A clean environment, orderly dining, and... plentiful and well-balanced food.
When Momousagi walked in from behind, she felt a chill run down her spine. She had just guessed that Shiryu might want to expose Fwo's embezzlement of military funds, but the other party was already prepared.
"As expected of Inspector Shiryu, is he going to... live and eat with the officers and soldiers? Hmm, actually I always do that too, that's how our navy can have cohesion. Hahaha..." Fwo laughed with a hint of sarcasm.
Shiryu then grabbed a young navy man and asked, "Kid, is this what you guys usually eat?"
"Shiryu..." Momousagi couldn't help but call out to him.
Shiryu's face, which looked even fiercer Fwo's, was really unsuitable for conducting grassroots work. The marine was trembling with fear, so how could he tell the truth?
"Yes!" the young marine hurriedly answered, then immediately corrected himself, "Ah... no, it's... according to the recipe, um... I mean, it's all so lavish!"
Shiryu glanced at the brand-new weekly menu on the wall and then asked him, "You had Water Meat and Oxtail Seaweed this morning?"
"Sir...yes! Commander Fwo said that we...must ensure protein intake and a balanced diet." The young navy officer was getting into the swing of things.
Fwo watched this scene with a smile—could you just call a few marines and they'd tell the truth to their superiors and report their own division commander?
Are you kidding me...?
Even if the Sengoku were here, they might not trust them, okay?
A jailer, clearly knows nothing. Let's see what tricks you have up your sleeve...
"Oh, let me see."
In an instant, time seemed to slow down. Shiryu speaking so calmly, suddenly drew his sword...
Disembowel the young marine in front of him!