Uncomfortable!" he blurted out.
Now he felt uneasy anywhere, especially in high circles. After hearing that gossip this morning, no wonder he felt uneasy!
Who is this scoundrel who is trying to destroy him?
Since the morning, images of the students who heard the story yesterday had been floating around in his head. They all seemed suspicious, even his father, who had gone to Sabaody last year to look for young ladies and sisters. He hadn't told his mother about it—a good student like him seemed completely trustworthy.
But why?
Why did he only finish telling Admiral Sengoku and their love story yesterday, and the next day the story was already spreading all over the city? If anyone found out that he told it...
Sengoku, Vice Admiral Tsuru, Vice Admiral Garp...
No matter which of the three, his boss won't be able to cover for him!
If someone got drunk in Sabaody, accidentally confessed to the sister of one of the Celestial Dragons whose size was several times larger than his own, and then, without knowing the father of that sister, was beaten to death, then the Saint would have already turned him into a heartless person. He had been trembling in fear all these years, and now it was even worse. Even the three superiors of the Marines were angry with him again and again.
He had never seen the scenario of Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Garp fighting over love, but he had heard a lot over the years with his superiors. If they found out that he was the real culprit, then he would no longer have a place in the Marines... On the other hand, he had caught a lot of things with that old pirate over the years, but when it came to pursuing Vice Admiral Garp, he didn't have the abilities of the great pirate Roger...
Aubrey wanted to cry. Who was this scoundrel who had spread all this?...
- Aubrey, who do you think spread all this? Logically, it's an old story. Not many people knew it back then, and certainly not those who like to talk... Hey, are you sure you're okay, Aubrey? Maybe you should rest and go to the hospital for a check-up? I can arrange for someone.
Zephyr, touching his chin, was about to analyze the situation for his three friends, but seeing how the assistant's face turned pale and how sweat appeared on his forehead, he began to worry.
- In general... Okay, chief instructor, I'll go then.
This time, Aubrey didn't linger. He was afraid that his boss would suspect him if he hung around for too long. He also wanted to find out who the bastard was who had betrayed him. Staying here was no longer a good idea.
Having said this, Aubrey hurriedly left Zephyr's office.
- Hey...!
Zephyr shook his head regretfully as he watched his assistant leave.
If it weren't for that incident, this assistant would now be the backbone of their Marines. He wouldn't have become an admiral, but he would definitely have become an elite vice admiral. However, after that incident, the assistant began to restrain his nature. It seems like a good thing, but sometimes he is too cautious.
Even if he wasn't feeling well, he still held on. It seemed that if he had time, he would have to ask Fleet Admiral Kong if that girl from the Celestial Dragons had gotten married...
.....
- Who do you think spread this? Instructor Aubrey didn't show up, was it an accident?
In combat training, the students began a new day of training. Instructor Aubrey did not show up today. They said he was not feeling well. Leonardo, following the Marine Vice Admiral Zephyr had sent as a temporary instructor, was a little worried.
.....
All eyes turned to him, and the meaning was obvious. Besides you, a big talker who doesn't know when to keep quiet, who else could?
- Hey! What are you looking at with those eyes? Yes, I like to talk, but today I am in a good position to make such statements, okay? Especially since I am going to work with Admiral Sengoku in the future. How could I offend the future leader?
- Kuzan, Doberman, you believe me, right? We played poker until the very end.
"That's... Yesterday, you played cards with me until dawn, but in the middle, it was like you went to the toilet for an hour. Judging by the distance from the dorm to the central part of Marineford, you can run there and back in an hour. Damn, there's plenty of time..." Kuzan said.
Kuzan is a man who has been in the club for a long time. He is known for his loyalty. Even if he has doubts, he cannot say anything. However, a classmate named Doberman, who looked more anxious, hesitated on this matter.
If it wasn't Leonardo, everything would be fine. But if it really is him, isn't he giving false testimony?
He was recommended by the officers of the West Blue Marine base to join the headquarters for training. It can be said that he is the hope of their entire base. If he gives false testimony and is expelled from school, he will let down his fathers and fellow villagers.
The future still holds the high hopes of fathers and fellow villagers, as well as the love of classmates. Doberman has resolutely chosen the former.
- You ungrateful freak... I gave you those collector's editions that I kept for many years, my friend! - Leonardo's eyes widened, not believing that he was looking at Doberman, who almost burned the yellow paper with him after those artistic photos last night. He was so angry that he was ready to pull out a knife, and his hands were glowing green. Eggs make flower fertilizer...
Is trust between people so short-lived?
"Then...then you couldn't stay in the toilet for an hour, right?" Seeing the green light on Leonardo's hand, Doberman also panicked, thinking that everything would be fine if he didn't have a sword on him, and almost forgot that this guy could fight Kuzan...
"Yeah, even if you're constipated, you can't sit on the toilet for an hour, right?" The words weren't rude, and everyone around nodded, looking at him with suspicion.
But Gion's gaze was full of killing intent.
- What? An hour is too long? Yesterday afternoon was too tiring. By previous standards, it would have taken at least an hour and a half for everything to go smoothly! - Leonardo said with a hint of pride, without a trace of shame.