One Piece: The Human-Human Fruit, it makes sense to be an admiral

Tina frowned.

What a person who doesn’t care about reputation!

That's too exaggerated!

He is just a branch colonel, is it necessary to bring a tiger-skin chair specifically?

If this kind of person were to come to headquarters and be promoted to brigadier general, wouldn't he become even more arrogant?

Ian could tell from Tina's expression that she seemed a little dissatisfied with his behavior, but she didn't show it.

dissatisfied……

who cares?

Ian is going to the headquarters to become a brigadier general!

The dissatisfaction of a mere colonel is of little consequence.

The East China Sea is Ian's territory. Now that we are in his territory, can't we tell the difference between the big and small kings?

"Colonel Ian, before returning, there is a cadre review form for this headquarters that needs to be filled out."

"Some of the questions here concern personal abilities and require your cooperation. Tina will personally review them on behalf of headquarters!"

When talking about personal review, Tina looked at Ian meaningfully.

Personal ability issues?

In the information submitted to the headquarters every year, the devil fruit abilities he possessed were clearly stated in detail.

I just arrived at the branch base, and I am so anxious to conduct an "ability review" in person.

It seems that the headquarters has some special doubts about his ability of the Human-Human Fruit.

This further strengthened Ian's determination to conceal his awakening for the time being.

"No problem, Colonel Tina, how are you going to review it?"

"You don't want to fight with me here, do you?"

Ian spread his hands in confusion.

"Of course not. These are just some simple inquiries. Tina will be in charge of recording them."

As she spoke, Tina raised her hand.

The adjutant Morek behind him sensibly handed over a notebook and a pen.

"First question, Colonel Jock Ian, the data shows that you ate the Animal-type Human-Human Fruit."

"Excuse me, how do you know that what you ate was the Human-Human Fruit and not some other Devil Fruit?"

While Tina was asking questions, she stared at Ian without blinking.

You can tell whether a person is lying by looking at subtle changes in his or her facial expressions.

The facts were just as Ian thought.

Sure enough, the headquarters dispatched Tina, who already had a mission, to come with another hidden mission.

This hidden mission is closely related to his own devil fruit ability.

No problem.

Whether here or at headquarters, it is only a matter of time before you are questioned and investigated.

Ian had already thought of a way to deal with this!

Chapter 5 I've Been Very Cooperative

"I didn't know it at first. After I accidentally ate the Human-Human Fruit, I didn't feel any changes, except that I became a little stronger."

"A few years later, I found a book... A Devil Fruit Encyclopedia!"

"It records the names and abilities of many devil fruits, and some even have drawings of the fruits themselves."

"The Animal-type Beef-Beef Fruit is in the shape of a banana, the Natural-type Flame-Flame Fruit is like a burning fireball, and the Parahuman-type Surgery Fruit is in the shape of a red heart..."

"And the Animal-type Human-Human Fruit I ate was shaped like a mushroom, exactly like the one in the illustrated book."

"Later I understood why I ate a devil fruit but still didn't have any superhuman powers or transformation abilities."

Ian spoke calmly as usual, occasionally revealing a look of reminiscence, without a single flaw.

This reason is, of course, made up.

He had thought in advance about how to deal with such problems when he arrived at the Navy Headquarters in the future.

Devil Fruits with strong symbolic power do not need much explanation.

Humans ate the Human-Human Fruit, but were able to accurately know that they were eating the Human-Human Fruit. This is what really needs an explanation.

Judging from Tina's expression, she naturally didn't notice any signs of lying.

"Okay, recorded. Moving on to the second question."

"The characteristic of a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user is that they have the ability to transform into three stages after consuming it."

"Colonel Jock Ian, please show us your three transformations. Tina really wants to see them."

After Tina asked the second question, she stared at Ian again.

Ian answered without hesitation: "Okay!"

Subsequently.

The two of them stared at each other motionlessly, and the hall was silent.

Tina raised her eyebrows slightly: "..."

Ian had a blank expression on his face: "..."

After staring at each other for a long time, Tina was the first to give up: "Colonel Ian, please cooperate."

Ian leaned back in his seat: "I've been very cooperative, Nami, haven't I been cooperative?"

Nami, who was named, trembled: "I cooperated."

Adjutant Morek, standing behind Tina, stared at Nami unhappily. "What kind of coordination is this? Apart from the sitting position, there's no change at all."

"Hey, what's your name?"

Ian pointed at Morek, his face gloomy and extremely unhappy.

Morek straightened his back and answered seriously:

"I'm not saying hello, Colonel Ian."

"My name is Morek, a lieutenant in the Navy Headquarters and an adjutant to Colonel Tina."

"This time, assist Colonel Tina to complete the mission in the East China Sea."

Ian nodded nonchalantly, then leaned back strangely and asked Nami in a louder voice:

"Nami! My memory isn't very good."

"What's the title written on my certificate of appointment?"

"What kind of position would I take at the Navy Headquarters?"

Nami suppressed her smile and imitated Morek, standing straight.

"Reporting to Colonel Ian, I will be appointed Brigadier General of this headquarters!"

After hearing this, Ian muttered meaningfully, "Oh, Brigadier General...hiss, compared to a second lieutenant..."

The corners of Morek's mouth twitched, and a chill ran down his spine.

Because at this moment, Ian's eyes were like sharp blades, with a cold light flashing in his pupils, locked on Morek.

It seems to be saying: It’s not your turn to speak here!

Tina was keenly aware of Ian's hidden meaning.

She immediately said seriously:

"Colonel Ian, please watch your attitude."

"Obeying orders from superiors is a navy's duty!"

"Until you arrive at headquarters and complete the investiture ceremony, your rank remains branch colonel."

"And Tina is the colonel of this headquarters. Please remember your identity and continue to cooperate with us."

"Don't be idle, don't joke around, Tina is very dissatisfied with your performance!"

Although both are colonels, there is an absolute world of difference between the colonels of the headquarters and those of the branch.

Colonel Tina, who was sent down by her superiors, could not hide her superiority at all.

If you can't argue with me, just bring up your superior status.

Ian doesn't hate the practice of using power to oppress others, as he is a person with the same personality.

"Okay, very good. I'm happy to cooperate."

"You were the one who joked first, Colonel Tina!"

"You asked me to show you my three-stage transformation, didn't I?"

"Human form, human form and human-human form!"

"I ate the Human-Human Fruit, what else do you want to see me transform into?"

"I want to transform into a giant monkey for you? I have to be able to do that too!"

Tina: “…”

I always feel that Ian is making trouble, but I have no evidence.

If she keeps asking like this, won’t the mission assigned to her be wasted?

"Well, after eating the Human-Human Fruit, didn't you gain any special abilities?"

Tina changed her mind and continued asking questions.