Bab 9: Sengoku calls again! Escort Mission!
Kahn glanced at the scene unfolding before him, uninterested in Nami's thoughts and the drama that had just transpired.
His focus settled on Colonel Mouse, who was now within his sight.
Kahn: "You. How much money did you amass all these years?"
Colonel Mouse quivered, well aware that the formidable Arlong was a challenge beyond his capabilities.
Colonel Mouse: "Fifty million Baileys."
Kahn: (Incensed) "Fifty million? You're pathetic."
Colonel Mouse's pitiable attempts at embezzlement had failed to impress Kahn.
Colonel Mouse: (Defensive) "Lord Lieutenant General, I swear that's all I managed to embezzle. Arlong only bribe me out a million Baileys monthly, and it had to be divided among us. It's really not much."
Kahn: (Contemptuous) "Garbage! You've had all this time and only swindled fifty million? You're utterly useless."
Colonel Mouse was dumbfounded, caught in the crossfire of Kahn's biting criticism.
Lost in his own thoughts, Kahn grumbled to himself, reflecting on the call he'd just received from Admiral Warring States.
Kahn: "Is that old man done blabbering yet?"
Answering his own question, he answered the bug communicator.
Kahn: "Aren't you done yapping? What's with the incessant chatter? Can't even keep a simple call with the fleet Admiral be respectful?"
Swngoku: (Angrily) "Kahn!"
Kahn: ("Who cares if he's mad? He calls all the time like he's my personal caller.")
Uninterested in the continuation of the scolding, Kahn moved the communicator further away.
Kahn: "I've got things to do, and he's hogging all the time like he's got nothing better to do than lecture me."
Sparing no more thoughts for the conversation, Kahn's attention snapped back to the task at hand.
Kahn: "All right, Pochi."
Pochi: "Yes, Lieutenant General Kahn."
Kahn: "You heard the old man's orders, right?"
Pochi: "Yes, I heard."
Kahn: "Good, then get going."
Pochi: "Of course."
Pochi turned to leave, but Kahn halted him with a sudden thought.
Kahn: "Wait."
Pochi: (Confused) "Lieutenant General Kahn, is there something else?"
Kahn: "You're forgetting something, Pochi. As my deputy, you should be reminding me. This time, the mistake is on you. I've decided, your negligence will be reflected in your next paycheck."
Pochi: (Taken aback) "What?!"
Kahn: "What's the matter? You got a problem with that? And don't you dare forget to use the title 'Sengoku' next time."
Pochi could only sigh inwardly at his own blunder, realizing he'd brought this upon himself.
As Colonel Mouse was led away by a sailor, Kahn turned his gaze to the tranquil village.
Kahn: "Well, that's that. Time to head back."
Amid the jubilant cheers of the villagers, Nami met Kahn's gaze with gratitude and amazement.
Nami: "Kahn, thank you. You've made a real difference here."
Kahn: (Smirking) "Strength is the ultimate form of justice."
Yet, Nami's thoughts still remained a mystery to Kahn, who had little interest in delving into them.
The voyage back to the naval ship was marked by the sound of joyful cheers and the distant horizon beckoning them.
Kahn: (Whispering to himself) "This is just the beginning."
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Kahn couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
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