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The voice just fell.

But General Kuzan seemed to have truly given up long ago, turning his head without looking back and continuing to walk forward.

Seeing the disappointment on Ain's face, but still with a determined tone, she continued to call out, "General Kuzan, please..."

only.

The words are not finished yet.

Seemingly sensing something flying towards her, Ain froze for a moment, instinctively grabbing at the object before she could even figure out what General Kuzan had thrown at her.

"That kid's emergency call, I'm sure you know who I'm talking about."

General Kuzan's languid voice rang out again.

“I’ll call that kid myself. Maybe he can help. But I don’t know if he will.”

As if she had finished speaking, the voice stopped.

But then a while later.

While Ain was still stunned, wondering why Kuzan had said that the guy could help, the grand prize was still up.

"Oh, right, I can give you a heads-up!" General Kuzan seemed to have thought of something, but his tone carried a slight hint of schadenfreude. "That kid has quite a few girls around him. If he rejects you, maybe you can be a little more tactful and sweeter, not so cold. Who knows, he might agree! If you do call him, you must try harder and tell him you need him."

As she spoke, this time...

He really didn't say anything more, and jumped into the sea, slowly walking on the water.

Only Ain remained, still stunned, behind him. Only after Admiral Kuzan disappeared from sight did she continue to stare silently at the string of Den Den Mushi numbers in her hand, muttering to herself, "Shattrath..."

Her eyes seemed to be filled with confusion, bewilderment and a hint of complexity. She didn't know why General Kuzan wanted her to find him.

"Does he really have a way?"

This involves the world government and the entire navy...

I don't know if I should really go to him.

But remembering Admiral Kuzan's last words, he stood silently for a while, and finally took out his Den Den Mushi and made a call.

only.

After the call connected, Ain remained silent as she looked at the Den Den Mushi that had transformed into its familiar form.

The Den Den Mushi in her hand spoke up in confusion, "Who is it? Why aren't you answering the phone? If you don't answer, I'm hanging up!"

Suddenly.

“I…” Ain opened her mouth and said, “Ain.” She paused for a moment, “It’s been so long…!”

"Oh, it's Ian! Long time no see. Wait, how did you get my number?"

"..."

"Alright, forget it! I think I know who gave it to you, that bastard!" Seeing that Ain remained silent, Shattrah's Den Den Mushi chuckled and said, "What do you want?"

"?!"

Hearing Shacher's assessment of Admiral Kuzan, Ain was somewhat surprised, but after a moment of silence, she said, "He said you can help me!"

only.

As soon as these words fell.

Natsume's Den Den Mushi in his hand: ...

But he fell silent.

He frowned and remained silent.

"..."

Seeing this, Ain immediately lowered her head in disappointment.

That's true, that's the World Government and the entire Navy... Maybe she shouldn't disturb his peaceful life.

"I……"

But just as Ain opened her mouth, about to say "Sorry to bother you" and hang up, she seemed to remember something, and recalled Admiral Kuzan's last words. She paused, then said, "I...I heard you like playing with female pirates!"

"???"

Damn it!

How did Aion know about this rumor?

Could it be that bastard general who said it again?

Before Natsume, whose face was dark with exasperation, could say anything,

I saw.

Ain took another deep breath, as if she had made a decision, bit her lower lip, and said, "I... can go to sea and become a pirate!"

"..."

What exactly did that damn admiral say to you?