Chapter 28: The Old Friends Meet

Shiro never thought of it.

When there was only one last voyage left to reach the Navy Headquarters, he actually met her here!

Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, Admiral candidate, Momousagi Gion!

That is, Aunt Momousagi, who recommended Shiro to enter the Naval Academy. She is the person with whom Shiro has the best relationship and the deepest affection among his colleagues in the Navy!

Not even one.

Therefore, Shiro just put away his habit of standing. He also put his hands behind his back and stood behind Smoker like a guard. After all, others may not pay much attention to his standing. But if it is Momousagi, it is very likely to find clues.

"Hey, is that... Smoker's team?" the other side.

The Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, the Admiral candidate Momousagi Gion's intellectual beauty, a hint of doubt appeared. Just now... She seemed to have seen a very familiar figure.

Is it...!?

"Put the boat over, I'm going to see Smoker!"

Soon, Momousagi gave the order. The two naval battleships began to move head-to-head, and Gion jumped from her own battleship to the adjacent battleship with one jump.

Momousagi is one of the candidates for Admiral of the Navy. Although the position is Vice Admiral, both in terms of strength and status in the Navy Headquarters, she is far superior to ordinary Vice Admirals, which is very impressive. It can even be said that she is a faction of her own.

So when Shiro was still a Rear Admiral, he was regarded by most Navies as a faction with Momousagi Gion.

Such a big deal, Smoker naturally did not dare to neglect. He greeted her directly. After all, if he wants to be promoted in the future, he cannot do without the support of a veteran Vice Admiral like Gion.

"Vice Admiral Gion, I didn't expect to meet you here. Are you returning to the headquarters for the next battle?" Commodore Smoker asked.

Of course, he wasn't asking nonsense. As far as he knows, Vice Admiral Gion's branch base is in the New World. And at this critical period, the two Admiral candidates should sit in the New World to prevent the pirates of the New World from taking advantage of it.

Shiro was also a little suspicious about this. But Smoker just happened to help him ask.

"I'm looking for the trace of Shiro, do you have any news about Shiro? Smoker?" The mature and alluring Gion did not answer Smoker's question but asked directly.

Strangely, as soon as Gion boarded the ship, her eyes locked on Shiro. This made Shiro nervous.

No way?

He even carefully disguised his body and temperament. Could it be that Aunt Gion can recognize this too!?

Shiro was ready to jump into the sea and swim to the Naval Headquarters.

But... Aunt Gion has been looking for traces of him all this time!?

"Shiro? I've never heard of him. After being seriously injured by Admiral Borsalino, where should he hide to recuperate?" Smoker thought for a while and replied.

At the same time, he was also secretly surprised. He didn't expect that this Admiral candidate would actually do this to search for Shiro. If you leave your post at this time, you will be hated by the World Government!?

One can imagine the importance of Shiro in Momousagi Gion's heart.

"That warrant officer, you, come here!" Gion did not continue talking to Smoker. Instead, she aimed directly at Shiro.

That's right... the familiar figure just now was the person in front of her. A famous sword was slung around his waist. Wearing a mask. There are oddities.

"Uh? What's the matter, Vice Admiral? This is a newcomer who just arrived two days ago." Seeing Gion looking at Shiro, Smoker replied immediately.

"Don't worry, it's none of your business." Gion directly skipped Smoker and took two steps in the direction of Shiro.

At this time, Tashigi and the other Navy members didn't even dare to breathe. After all, this mature and alluring Vice Admiral is still a candidate for Admirals! In the face of an existence that is very likely to become a Navy Admiral in the future, ordinary sailors and lower-level officers are naturally stunned.

"Hello, Vice Admiral, I'm a Navy Warrant Officer, Seven!" Shiro knew it was useless to hide at this time, so he could only bite the bullet. And his voice was cleverly disguised. With his initiative like this, he should be able to take the lead in dispelling Aunt Gion's suspicions.

As predicted, after Shiro took the initiative to introduce himself, Gion's footsteps were obviously paused, and then stopped.

"Seven? Can you take off your mask? Although there is no clear rule, there are very few people in the Navy who wear masks," Gion asked.

Now Gion and Shiro are very close. As soon as Gion reached out her hand, she could take off Shiro's mask herself. So she is not afraid of Shiro playing tricks.

Shiro knew that he couldn't hide, so he simply didn't hide. Although he is quite familiar with Gion, he also made the most delicate camouflage on his face. Unless he destroys it, it is not so easy to find. At most, he feels a little similar.

So Shiro happily took off his mask. Into the eyes of the Gion was a hideous scar from the forehead to the corner of the mouth. Plus a pair of small eyes. It looks quite hideous! Although the outline of the face is indeed somewhat similar to Shiro, it is obviously not the same person.

After all, Shiro is a handsome young man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, handsome and charismatic, who once fascinated thousands of girls in the Naval Academy. It took only three or four seconds to take off the mask, and Shiro quickly put it back on. The camouflage is very delicate, but it can't be studied carefully, otherwise, there will always be loopholes.

"Vice Admiral, I was robbed by pirates when I was young, and a long scar was cut on my face, so I am used to wearing a mask..." Shiro then explained. With this operation, at least he can confuse Peach Rabbit in a short period of time!

"...It's okay, Scar is the glory of the Navy." Gion didn't say anything more. It's just that there is clear disappointment between her eyebrows. She searched all over the surrounding waters where Shiro disappeared, but found nothing.

Where did that stinky boy go? Could it be that if he became a Navy traitor, he would not treat her, Gion, as family?

Admiral candidate Momousagi Gion soon returned to her exclusive warship. She had previously received a notice from Fleet Admiral Sengoku, telling her to return to the Navy Headquarters as soon as possible to participate in the next battle. And the vacancy she vacated in the New World has been filled by someone. In order to find Shiro, she did leave the office without permission for a period of time. This time, she could not refuse the order of the Headquarters.

I just don't know where that kid Shiro is. Should be... still alive?

Shiro looked at the back of Momousagi leaving. His heart was very touched. He expected that Aunt Gion would be worried when she found out that he had been offered a reward. But she didn't expect Gion to go out to sea to search for her.

Deceiving Gion this time made Shiro feel very guilty. But it is impossible now. If Gion now knows his identity, controlling Shiro with or without hands is a huge test for Gion. And once Gion leaves Shiro alone, the next Navy traitor will be born.

"Aunt Gion, don't worry, soon, we can meet upright!"

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