blogombal Chapter 101 Lucky Cat
Chapter 101 Lucky Cat
"Dong dong dong."
"Enter."
The door opened, and Sengoku rubbed his temples wearily. He looked up and saw Moko standing in the doorway.
"Little Moke, is something the matter so late?"
There were many documents piled on the table, almost all of them military documents sent back from various parts of the world. The thinner the document, the more urgent the situation there was. The three admirals naturally had these kinds of documents as well, but Moko did not open them. With Moko's intelligence organization and Shanks' intelligence capabilities, intelligence at sea was basically a matter of a word from Moko. Moko did not need to risk being exposed by looking at them.
After only a glance, Moko looked away and softly stated the purpose of her visit, "Marshal Sengoku, I would like to use my annual leave ahead of schedule."
"Sure, just tell Sakazuki when you leave."
Sengoku agreed without a second thought, without even asking where Moko was going. The way he looked at Moko was more than just loving; his bright, shining eyes were almost as bright as the incandescent light bulbs above her head, making Moko feel like she was a piece of gold. Otherwise, why would Sengoku look at her like she had found a huge pile of Berries?
The reason Sengoku turned out this way was because two hours earlier, he had received documents from the document room that Moko had processed. After reading the documents, Sengoku couldn't help but marvel at Moko's incredible work ability. In just one day, she had almost finished handling the work for the next month, not only her own work but also that of those two rascals. Not only were all kinds of problems handled perfectly, but even the summaries were meticulously categorized. Sengoku was extremely satisfied and couldn't help but praise himself for making an incredibly wise decision to assign Moko to work alongside those two rascals.
With strong work ability and the ability to keep those two troublemakers in check, there couldn't be a better decision. Moreover, even Garp is incredibly well-behaved in front of Moko. Sengoku felt confident that he could live for several more decades under such circumstances.
Of all the documents and affairs, Sengoku was most satisfied with the finances. In recent years, the World Government seemed to have made a new resolution and had the idea of suppressing the Navy. The finances were actually quite tight. If it weren't for the fact that the Navy had some private assets and raised the recruitment standards, they probably wouldn't even be able to pay the salaries of the Navy personnel. Who would have thought that the Fleet Admiral would be worried about Bailey?
This time, Moko had found almost every loophole in the documents issued by the World Government, which allowed the Navy to squeeze out a large sum of money. The Navy would not have to live such a tight life for the next year. With a lucky cat like Moko, Sengoku would not even blink an eye, let alone take an early vacation.
"Yes."
Upon hearing Moko's reply, Sengoku nodded and continued to work on the difficult documents. Seeing that Sengoku was planning to stay up all night working on the documents, Moko bit her tongue lightly, quietly left the office, and went downstairs to her own office.
The small bar counter cabinet contained a lot of tea that Moke had brought from Moxiang. The moment she opened it, she could smell a faint aroma of medicinal tea. Her eyes swept over the various teas, and Moke picked up the chocolate placed at the far end of the cabinet. If she was working late at night, it was indeed better to eat something sweet. She would have to wait for another time before drinking tea.
Whether it was out of respect for Grandpa Garp or for other reasons, Sengoku was indeed good to her. Moko was also a grateful person and wouldn't inexplicably become hostile to all Marines just because she was originally a pirate. In this world, the struggle between Marines and pirates is normal. As long as Moko's bottom line isn't crossed, there's nothing wrong with coexisting peacefully with the Marines.
Heat milk with chocolate and osina powder, then serve with freshly baked peach shortbread. Even if you stay up all night, you won't feel too uncomfortable.
The chocolate slowly melted in the pot, and the milky white milk mixed in, gradually turning into a beautiful brownish-red color. The sweet and rich aroma filled every breath of air, and the tired nerves couldn't help but relax and soothe. At this time, the peach shortbread in the oven was also baked. Mo Ke packed the tea snacks into a tray and went back upstairs again.
When the knocking sounded again, Sengoku saw Moko carrying tea and snacks and couldn't help but want to cry. He thought Moko had already gone back, but he didn't expect that Moko had gone to prepare a midnight snack for him. How did Garp raise such a thoughtful little girl? He was so envious and jealous.
(Garp: Envious? Jealous? Hehe, mine! (??w??))
Sengoku period: ╭(°A°`)╮You want to fight, huh!
"Marshal of the Warring States, please have something to eat first. Eating something sweet will make you feel better, and hot cocoa won't taste good once it cools down."
Mo Ke placed the hot cocoa and peach shortbread on the small table to the side, and at the same time placed the candy flower pastries she had brought with her in front of Meimei's little nest.
Perhaps drawn by the fragrance, Meimei, who had been asleep for some time, peeked out of her nest in a daze. Before she even opened her eyes, her nose started sniffing around, but she couldn't find the source of the fragrance. Moko affectionately and helplessly rubbed the sleepy Meimei, then got up and looked at Sengoku again with a gentle smile.
"Work is important, but Marshal Zhan Guo should also take care of his health. It's just a snack time and won't interfere with your work, so I won't disturb you any longer. Good night."
Moko's words were so thoughtful that they warmed Sengoku's heart. It's so good to have a granddaughter! What a sweet little girl! What if someone wanted to take her away?
(Garp: _(┐ ??)?_ Sengoku, do you want to look me in the eye and say that again?!)
Sengoku period: o(o?3?o) What did you say? I can't hear you.
Goodnight, Moko.
Moko nodded gently and left. Once the footsteps had faded into the distance, Sengoku picked up the hot cocoa and took a sip. The sweet taste filled his mouth, and his mind, which had been disturbed by various things, gradually calmed down. It was really delicious. The freshly baked peach shortbread had a crisp texture and was sweet but not greasy. With a bite of hot cocoa and a bite of peach shortbread, Sengoku felt that he could stay up for several more nights. However, he thought he shouldn't stay up too long, otherwise he would be letting Moko down.
Meimei was completely awakened by the delicious food. When she saw the snacks in front of her, she knew that Moko had been there. Her ears twitched happily, and she ate the grass cakes one by one with gusto.
Moonlight poured down, illuminating the large square outside. The night air was slightly chilly, but the brightly lit office was warm and cozy, and happiness radiated from there.
However, it seems that Sengoku isn't the only one who can stay up all night. Downstairs, Sakazuki looked at the still-steaming hot cocoa and thought for a while before slowly picking it up.
When Moko went downstairs, she noticed that Sakazuki hadn't gone back either, so she made enough for two people. After delivering the snacks to Sengoku, she also delivered some to Sakazuki, and told her that she would be taking a vacation tomorrow.
Moko's vacation was something Sengoku had already discussed with the three admirals, so Sakazuki simply gave a nonchalant reply without any objection. Besides, Moko had already finished her work, so he had even less reason to stop her. As for now, his mind was completely occupied by the sweet hot cocoa and peach shortbread. Actually, he wasn't interested in sweet things, but since Moko had specially brought them over, he couldn't waste them. Moreover, the taste didn't seem as cloyingly sweet as he had imagined.
Borsalino: Tsk tsk tsk, I'll just watch you keep being stubborn~
Kuzan: Tch (smirking) —)
Having finished explaining everything, Moke returned to the villa. She planned to set off immediately, without waiting until tomorrow. She would have Mihua take her away from the sea cliff. Going to Chambord for underwater exploration was too troublesome. Her silly girl was feeling extremely aggrieved, and she needed to go and comfort her as soon as possible.
"Let's go, Mihua."
After quickly packing her luggage, Moko picked up Ella and jumped onto Mika's back. The night was dark, and the moon was obscured by dark clouds that seemed to have drifted in from nowhere, which just blurred the patrolling navy's view.
The rice flower flapped its wings and slowly rose into the air. With a clear whistle, a faint response came from the sea. When the moon struggled out from behind the clouds, only the empty sea of flowers and the beautiful little pavilion remained on the sea cliff, standing there quietly, undisturbed.
Far from Marine Headquarters and unnoticed in the sky, a huge figure sped past between the giant moon. The weather was fine that night, allowing Mika to move at full speed without any obstruction. Once they reached the Red Line, Moko had Yui jump onto Mika's back. It was faster this way than having Yui go through Fishman Island.
To give Tuanzi a place to stand, Mihua's body grew even larger. With its enormous size, Moke and Tuanzi could roll around on it with plenty of room to spare. Moke hadn't yet confirmed how big Mihua could grow, but for now, Mihua's current size was more than enough for her needs, and she wasn't in a hurry to verify or consider anything else.
The Red Line truly lived up to its reputation as the dividing line of the world. The sheer vertical height alone made Mika fly for quite a while. Once she was fully up, the stars, like dazzling gems, were inlaid in the deep blue sky, shimmering with enchanting light. Moko felt as if she could reach out and grasp the stars in the sky. In the quiet night, a gentle breeze carried a soft murmur, and a profound and peaceful tranquility quietly rose in her heart.
In the night sky, a shooting star streaked across the deep blue sky in a magical arc, disappearing in an instant. What followed was a strange dizziness, and Moko collapsed onto Mihua's back as if all her strength had given out.
Moko's sudden collapse startled the three little ones. Tuanzi and Ella rushed to Moko's side, calling out anxiously, while Mihua slowed down, intending to find a place to land and check on Moko's condition.
Despite feeling intense dizziness, Moko did not lose consciousness. She took a deep breath to calm herself, gave Tuanzi and Ella a reassuring smile, and gently patted the rice flower beneath her.
"Mihua, it's okay, let's keep going. I'm probably just not used to being at such a height."
"Pfft!"
Hearing Moko's words, Mihua sped up her journey across the Red Earth Continent. When she reached the end, Mihua began to fly downwards. Moko lay flat throughout the journey, and the dizziness in her head subsided somewhat.
Perhaps the red earth continent over there is lower than this place, so there was nothing wrong with her when she went there before. But this altitude sickness is too strange. According to her constitution, she shouldn't have this problem.
Moko thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out. Ella had already taken out a blanket from her backpack, wrapped Moko up tightly with the blanket, and lay on top of Moko's head, determined not to let Moko feel a bit of wind.
In Ella's eyes, her master was uncomfortable because he didn't have any fur to keep him warm. She believed that as long as she wrapped him up thickly, he would be fine.
Before Moko and Ella could tell her they weren't cold, Tuanzi came over and pulled Moko and Ella into her arms, giving Moko no chance to object.
Moko lowered her eyes helplessly, too lazy to think about the things she didn't understand. She obediently lay in Tuanzi's arms. The wind in the air was fierce, but Moko, nestled in Tuanzi's arms, was not affected at all. Unconsciously, Moko, who was still a little drowsy, fell asleep in this warmth.
As night deepened, the sea rippled gently under the caress of the bright moonlight, shimmering with silver light, like countless stars fallen to earth, creating a dazzling silver dreamscape.