The terrifyingly powerful Vice Admiral before them seemed to like Chopper. That was a good thing!
At least until Mole's treatment was finished, Kureha could put some of her worries aside and focus on her work without fearing that Loa would suddenly kill him.
She didn't know why Loa liked Chopper, but as long as things turned out well, that was enough!
So Kureha ignored Chopper's cries for help and concentrated on applying medicine to Mole's wounds.
Chopper could be a toy for a little while.
Just then, Chopper's voice suddenly grew deep and thick.
"Keep that up and I'll get angry!"
Loa looked at Chopper, who had suddenly grown into a standing humanoid form, and let out an impressed "Whoa!" Then he planted a hand on Chopper's head and kept ruffling his fur.
"Even big Chopper is this cute!"
"Idiot!"
At those words, Chopper immediately began squirming on the spot. "I'm not happy just because you praised me, you jerk!"
Watching the two of them get along so well, Mole felt a wave of relief from his hospital bed.
Vice Admiral Loa really hasn't changed. When he starts fooling around, there's not a trace of his usual imposing air! He never slacks off when it's time to be serious, and he laughs and jokes when it's time to relax. He's exactly the kind of commander Marine soldiers hope for. How lucky would I be to serve under him?
But...
A bitter smile tugged at Mole's lips.
But he was no longer a Marine. He was a prisoner. He would probably never have the chance to serve under Loa in this lifetime.
Just as the mood in the room turned warm, a burst of "Buru Buru" interrupted their conversation. Everyone else looked up at Loa and watched him calmly pull