- It's crazy how hot it is! Kuzan, give me some ice, - Leonardo was also sweating like Aubrey, although he was not too tired. This kind of weight training was something old Curry often did when he discovered that Leonardo had great stamina. For him it was like a splash of water, but standing in the scorching sun was unbearable, and his whole body was wet with sweat.
These guys weren't bad. When their clothes were soaked with sweat, several girls, including Gion, showed off their charming curves, causing their classmates' eyes to sparkle. If there were fewer people, they would have turned into real werewolves.
"Phew..." Kuzan reluctantly released a stream of cold at him, freezing him into an ice sculpture, and continued running forward without looking back.
- Trrrr... Boom! - Freed from the ice, Leonardo picked up a large piece of ice and enjoyed the coolness with pleasure. Then he ran to Gion, who was also covered in sweat, although her curves were less noticeable, and handed her the ice.
"Much more comfortable, isn't it? Do you want it, Gion?" he asked.
Honestly, according to normal development, women should mature earlier than men. But Gion, at seventeen, did not show any curves that you would see in anime. Maybe her development is not on a normal schedule...
"Hmph! Use it yourself!" Gion was still angry about the previous incident and snorted and ignored him.
- (⊙_⊙)? What's wrong with her again? I didn't think I offended her? It's been a few days... - Leonardo ran up to Kuzan with a puzzled expression and asked.
"...Vice Admiral Garp said that women have days when they get angry, and it doesn't necessarily mean you did anything wrong..." Kuzan scratched his chin seriously and replied.
- ...Does Vice Admiral Garp really know women that well? Yes, Admiral Sengoku is still single, and Garp's son is already older than me... - Leonardo was surprised and nodded, as if he understood something.
- ...Ahem, don't say such things behind their backs, be serious, - Aubrey, who was running ahead, heard the conversation and slowed down to interrupt them. If they continued to discuss the bosses, it could end badly.
- By the way, Instructor Aubrey, you have been serving in the Marines for many years, perhaps you know something interesting? Vice Admiral Garp and Admiral Sengoku are equal in everything, but Admiral Sengoku is clearly more attractive. Why is Garp's son already an adult, and Sengoku is still single? It's not right... - Leonardo put his hand on Aubrey's shoulder and spoke in a friendly manner.
- Mmm... Yes! - Everyone has curiosity, and when it comes to gossip, fatigue instantly disappears.
Several girls, including Gion, nodded in agreement with Leonardo's words and pricked up their ears.
Leonardo was right. Although Vice Admiral Garp was one of the best in the Marines, his image was still inferior to Admiral Sengoku. People who knew Garp would first remember him picking his nose, then grabbing a donut or senbei and eating it without washing his hands. The thought of it made one slightly disgusted. How could such a man have a girlfriend? Admiral Sengoku was a high-class man, but he was still a bachelor... Was there some secret here?
- Uh... I'll tell you, but don't tell anyone, I heard it from others too... - Seeing the curious eyes of the students, Aubrey's sense of satisfaction instantly skyrocketed. He looked around, made sure that there were no other instructors nearby, and, so as not to disappoint the students, he began carefully:
- Don't worry, instructor! I swear I won't tell anyone!
- That's right, I always keep my mouth shut.
- Don't worry, instructor, my mouth is shut. I didn't even tell Mom that Dad was looking for a girl on Sabaody last year...
Everyone: ...
Each student, as if preparing to hear something incredibly interesting, promised to keep the secret.
- Actually... you're right, we respect Vice Admiral Garp more. But Admiral Sengoku really is more popular. Rumor has it that Sengoku courted Vice Admiral Tsuru when he was young, but she never responded to his advances. It seems that Garp once saved Tsuru's life, and she still has warm feelings for him. But Garp apparently didn't notice this and married a woman from his hometown a long time ago... And Sengoku is still a bachelor because of his feelings for Tsuru...
After hearing the students' assurances, Aubrey looked around with concern. He even used his Observation Haki skill, fearing that there might be hidden tracking devices. After confirming that everything was safe, he began talking about Sengoku, Garp, and Vice Admiral Tsuru. It was a complicated story about three admiral's mistakes.
- Hmm! So Vice Admiral Tsuru still has good feelings for Vice Admiral Garp, so she didn't agree to Admiral Sengoku's advances, and Sengoku stayed under that tree and remained lonely all these years?
- Sengoku! Admiral Sengoku is so loyal!..
- Hey! It's true that King has a dream, and the goddess is ruthless! Admiral Sengoku is truly a role model... Why are you looking at me like that?
Leonardo didn't expect that there was such a big secret hidden behind Sengoku's loneliness. He sighed with feeling, and then, feeling the gaze of those around him, he asked in surprise:
- [...] Where did you copy this from?
The people around him looked at him in amazement, and Kuzan added with curiosity:
"It's hard to imagine that a person who passed even a simple exam only thanks to a bribe to the instructor could express such literary feelings.
- What do you mean? Do exams have anything to do with cultural literacy? I've loved reading books outside of the curriculum since I was a child, so can't I just share my feelings? But by the way... You're Vice Admiral Tsuru's sister, haven't you ever noticed anything strange? Were there any unusual moments when Vice Admiral Tsuru met Garp or Sengoku?..
Leonardo pouted in annoyance at the distrustful looks on their faces. He didn't know when he had become known as an ignoramus, but now was not the time to figure it out. Instead, he turned his attention to the stunned and surprised Gion.