Chapter 28: Kizaru: Am I Free?
On the dock, Lakeman's ship traveled alongside a warship, both bound for the Sabaody Archipelago. However, Kizaru was not on the warship; instead, he was invited by Lakeman to his ship to enjoy lunch made with precious ingredients.
Kizaru wanted to refuse, but Lakeman made it clear that if he didn't come, Lakeman would go to the warship. Reluctantly, Kizaru complied.
"Well..." On the luxurious Celestial Dragons treasure ship, Kizaru sat heartbroken, staring blankly at the sea. Beside him, Lakeman had a casual expression on his face, drinking tea slowly and looking at the sea and sky. The atmosphere was very silent, which made Kizaru feel uncomfortable all over. Lakeman, however, remained relaxed and content.
[Current progress: 3.58%...]
[Current progress: 4.27%...]
[Current progress: 5.01%...]
As long as Kizaru was around, Lakeman continued to gain progress, even if they were silent and just wasting time. In fact, he wished Kizaru would be mute and not talk about those boring Marine facts.
"Lunch is over. I have to go back to work, Lakeman-san," Kizaru finally said as he stood up, looking like a dead fish coming to life.
"Oh, walk slowly," Lakeman waved nonchalantly.
Kizaru breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the warship. Seeing Kizaru back, the Marine soldiers on the warship also breathed a sigh of relief. They were really worried about their boss's safety.
"Great, the Vice Admiral is finally back."