Sakamoto Ryoma

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Ishikawa stayed silent for a while. The implications of this information were not pleasant at all.

"Hmph. This is bad news. Provided that this is all true.
The question is though, if he really is infected, what will you do?"

Sakamoto nodded in agreement, the situation was indeed quite hairy.

"For now, i must make sure of his nature. And this is why I will need you.
You do understand we cannot let Nagata see we might know his secret.
If he finds out we will be deemed criminals and we will see our own brothers rise against us.
Nagata placed men he can trust in many key positions
And... I am already looked upon unkindly for my refusal to give up on the search for our former admiral."

Ishikawa crossed his arms as he watched the woman in the room protest, but she was eventually convinced and the medics continued.

"So it's not looking good for us. Which brings me to my next question.
You chose to trust me with this whole thing. You think I'm somehow well suited for this task?
Really, why me?"

He turned his head to look at Sakamoto questioningly.

"My apologies, but you were scanned during your last patrol.
And i know you aren't serving for money or for fame.
I believe you do care about Kusari, at least enough to do what is right."

The admiral had turned to Ishikawa as well and faced him while saying these words.
Ishikawa frowned and kept his arms crossed.

"Maybe you have a too high opinion of me."