The Female Swordmaster Who Made Mihawk Take Notice

"The people at G-8 Fortress will take care of the warship's supplies and maintenance, of course."

Xia Le nodded.

He then followed Jonathan into a reception room inside the fortress.

Jonathan clearly did not dare slight any of them. He respectfully greeted not only Admiral Xia Le, but Crocodile and Doflamingo under his command, as well as Rosinante, Buggy, Kuina, and the others.

Being a Marine took more than ability. A person also had to know how to deal with people.

Otherwise, Jonathan might have come to grief the moment he met them today.

"Life as the commander of G-8 Fortress looks quite comfortable, Vice Admiral Jonathan!"

"It reminds me of when I was a vice admiral commanding forces in the West Blue."

Xia Le spoke with a sigh.

"You flatter me, Admiral Xia Le. How could I compare with you?"

Jonathan answered cautiously.

"Why couldn't you?"

"You're friends with Admiral Sakazuki, and you're stationed in the relatively peaceful waters of Paradise, dealing with Rookie Pirates."

"For someone of your ability, Vice Admiral Jonathan, that must be a breeze!"

Xia Le raised an eyebrow.

"When I was a vice admiral commanding forces in the West Blue, I had one headache after another. I was so busy I barely got a moment's rest."

"Then, just as I finally made admiral, I was sent to Impel Down to carry out a suppression mission."

"I was only transferred out recently and got to see daylight again."

"You've had it far better than I have!"

Though Xia Le said it with a smile, Jonathan's heart lurched. Sweat broke out across his forehead, and a cold chill ran down his back.

Good grief. He even let slip a top secret about Impel Down. This admiral really holds nothing back!

And that made it all the