Smoker was a Vice Admiral. Well known and well respected. That doesn't mean he was all buddy buddy with the admirals thought. He knew better than that.

So when the Fleet Admiral, Sakazuki, came to stand beside him while watching recruits train? He simply saluted. Sakazuki Gave a small nod.

Sakazuki watched the other man search his pockets for a lighter as he set a cigar between his teeth. He reached up. His finger melted into magma and pressed against the cigar. Lighting it.

"Here."