Kenji changed to a comfortable position, leaning against the wall, admiring the bustling street below, while his hand caressed the delicate, smooth, undulating skin of the courtesan, Arashi.
The trouble with Shiki had been resolved, and the subsequent mission only awaited Kuzan's return to the Flower Capital with his men, after which he could give instructions.
The so-called balance of work and rest, now was the time for 'rest,' though Kenji had always remained in the Flower Capital.
"...Truly worthy of being a courtesan."
Kenji's eyelids drooped as he looked down at Arashi's exquisite face and the deep, dark cleavage.
However, he wasn't simply thinking that Arashi was beautiful and had a good figure.
In fact, Arashi's appearance stirred memories long buried in Kenji's heart, bringing to mind another person.
That person was not from the future, but from ancient times, also a beautiful woman named Amatsuki Toki.
"You, do you really not know the Amatsuki family?" After observing for a moment, Kenji asked.
Now that the Whitebeard Pirates had left and Shiki had been captured, there were no longer any strong individuals in Wano Country who could obstruct him, so he acted with less restraint.
Beneath him, Arashi's expression seemed unchanged upon hearing his words.
Naturally, her face was already flushed, so slight changes in her complexion were hard to discern, but her gently trembling eyelashes and tightly pursed lips revealed her true inner thoughts.
Kenji's heart stirred. He leaned down and reached out to cup the girl's smooth chin.
Looking at the girl's slightly flustered eyes, Kenji already had the answer in his heart.
However, it was one thing for him to know, and another for her to voluntarily speak.
"Never mind, it's just a small matter anyway." Kenji withdrew his hand, no longer pressing the issue.
He believed that once they became more familiar, she would naturally speak.
And when Kenji withdrew his hand, Arashi visibly relaxed, but then a look of disappointment appeared in her eyes.
Seeing this, Kenji smiled faintly, then reached out again and pulled the girl into his embrace. Her skin, smooth as a mirror, made it difficult for his hand to stay still, sliding down as he helped wipe the moisture from her curly black hair.
"Mmm..." The girl's body twisted, and she giggled.
In the evening, Kuzan arranged for the warship guards to change shifts, then led the rest of the Marine personnel back to the Flower Capital.
That night, Kenji took a group of Marine personnel to dinner at a Wano Country restaurant known as a 'Hermit's Eatery'.
Kenji wasn't quite used to the exquisitely plated dishes, but Kuzan and the others seemed to enjoy them very much.
During the meal, Kenji briefly explained the upcoming mission.
Focusing on investigating Pluton and changing the reporting frequency to once every three days.
After listening, Kuzan was surprisingly not very surprised, nor did he show a 'distressed' expression.
After all, he was enjoying his meal, and he had already anticipated Kenji giving him a mission.
However, investigating Pluton was unexpected, but not too much so.
"Pluton is a legendary ancient weapon. It might be very difficult to find its exact location..." Kuzan sincerely offered his opinion.
Kenji waved his hand, not caring much and said, "You investigate as much as you can. First, confirm if the information is true..."
"...whether Pluton is truly within Wano Country."
The two of them discussed without avoiding others, almost like 'loudly conspiring' in broad daylight.
However, the other people in the restaurant couldn't hear their voices at all.
Of course, if there were world-class powerhouses nearby, they would still be able to hear their conversation, but at this time, there were no such powerhouses within Wano Country, so Kenji relaxed a little.
After eating and drinking to their fill, the group walked out of the restaurant.
"The mission officially begins tomorrow. As for tonight... you all go and get some good rest."
Before leaving, Kenji gave Kuzan and the others a little 'guidance'.
Several days later.
As the Marine team led by Kuzan began to act, various legends about the ancient weapon Pluton in Wano Country were summarized and reported to Kenji.
Yes, they were legends, legends that had been circulating in Wano Country for unknown years.
Why legends?
Because most ordinary residents of Wano Country had never truly seen the ancient weapon Pluton, but some had heard related rumors.
It's also possible that their ancestors heard the rumors, and then they were passed down from generation to generation.
Most of the so-called intelligence obtained came from rumors and hearsay, so its authenticity was naturally difficult to guarantee.
Therefore, Kenji found, without surprise, that the system had remained silent.
Moreover, during the main mission, the system once again issued a side mission.
[You have successfully captured and imprisoned the Legendary Pirate - Golden Lion Shiki!]
[After discussion, the Marine Headquarters high command has decided to exceptionally promote you to Vice Admiral in three months!]
[The Marine Headquarters orders your unit to escort Golden Lion Shiki to the Headquarters Base, not directly to the underwater great prison - Impel Down!]
[You decide to personally escort this Legendary Pirate after making preparations!]
[Mission (Side): Escort the Legendary Pirate - Golden Lion Shiki to the Marine Headquarters Base!]
[Reward: 1 Assignable upgrade opportunity]
"Oh? I just finished talking to Headquarters, and the mission came so quickly?"
Kenji raised an eyebrow as he scanned the system prompts.
In his hand, the Den Den Mushi had not yet been put away.
Earlier, Kong had called from Marine Headquarters, mainly to discuss matters of the World Government with Kenji.
Or rather, he was informing Kenji of the World Government's recent movements.
Since it was an intelligence exchange, their conversation did not last long.
At the end of the exchange, Kenji casually mentioned that he had imprisoned the Legendary Pirate - Golden Lion Shiki a few days prior.
Even now, Kong's shocked and suddenly sharp voice upon hearing the news still echoed in Kenji's ears.
"He's a Fleet Admiral, does he need to be that surprised?"
Kenji pouted, feeling that Kong's shock was more because he didn't believe in his strength.