Kuro would choose to help someone with good character like this.

In Kuro's eyes, this kind of person is a typical example of someone who hasn't thought things through and just needs a little pointer.

"Kuro!"

A short while later, the door was pushed open, and Lida was carrying a bunch of snacks, followed by several marines carrying large bags, and Kuro carrying a bunch of packages.

Lida walked in, chewing on a piece of bread, and said, "You were looking for me?"

Kuro rolled his eyes in annoyance. "I never see him all day long. When he comes back, all he does is eat. Give me a break."

"point..."

"You're here again?!"

Kuro interrupted Lida's spellcasting, saying, "Sit still! Eat your snacks!"

"oh."

Lida nodded, went inside, and plopped down on the sofa, chewing on something. The Marines behind her piled the snacks in a corner, saluted, and left. Kuro adjusted his glasses and said, "Mr. Kuro, the results are in..."

"How so?"

Kuro lit a cigar and said, "I've said it before, I don't listen to anyone who makes me make decisions."

“Yes, no. The message from above is that since the king is dead, the matter is over, and you can return to headquarters immediately,” Kro said.

"ah?"

This surprised Kuro for a moment. "What did you say?"

He never expected that headquarters and those five old men would be so easy to talk to. This was a new world member country. Last time, the small country of Kolf made the World Government extremely happy, thinking it was an opportunity to enhance their World Government's prestige, and they even publicized it extensively. After the Kingdom of Kolf joined, the advertisements were everywhere, showing great friendliness towards the Kingdom of Kolf.

Leaving aside the continent of Astia, the sheer size and area of ​​the Principality of Faya far surpasses that of the Kingdom of Korf.

In such a large country, the higher-ups just decide to quit?

"Is something wrong? Did they really not let me make a decision?"

Having been subjected to PUA for so long, this sudden liberation made Kuro feel that something was amiss.

“No, Mr. Kuro, the World Government has also learned of the news about Astrea. There are CP spies here, and they have informed their superiors immediately. After deliberation, they have decided that you should return as soon as possible, no longer interfere in the affairs here, and avoid contact with the Four Emperors to prevent a war,” Kuro said honestly.

Good heavens, he also felt something was wrong. As a subordinate who had been under Kuro's command for a long time, especially since Kuro handled most of the matters, he was very clear about the nature of the World Government.

Mr. Kuro's current status is not low. He is an admiral candidate, in charge of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and 'Sword'. Mr. Kuro can make decisions on major and minor matters of the Navy. Except for the fact that his position is not quite that of an admiral, the things he does are almost the same as those of an admiral. Most of the things that are related to Admiral Kizaru are handled by Mr. Kuro, and he basically does all the trivial matters outside of battle.

The more he did, the deeper he went into the Navy, the more he knew about Kuro's power.

He himself is now a lieutenant general, but in terms of power, he is nothing compared to Mr. Kuro.

The World Government is now demanding that Mr. Kuro return it. Does this mean they don't trust Mr. Kuro's abilities, or...?

Kro's expression hardened, and he pushed up his glasses again, this time his hand trembling slightly.

Or have they already figured out Mr. Kuro's ambitions?

As the person who had been by Kuro's side the longest, although Kuro had been hiding things—no, he was indeed hiding things, not wanting anyone to know those things—Kuro had been by his side for so long that he was aware of some of his words and writings.

Back when G-3 was still around, he remembered the declaration of rebellion in the documents from Mr. Kuro's hometown that the businessman had given him. Even though he only saw a few words, it still made his palms sweat.

Mr. Kuro usually likes to utter some shocking remarks, such as "Celestial Dragons are all idiots," "Heartless capitalists should be hung on lampposts," and "Feudal nobles are just stumbling blocks in the road," and so on...

This time, he mentioned something else that still made him sweat: the Throne of the Sky. Judging from what Mr. Kuro said, it seems that someone sits on it.

That position is a throne recognized by all member states of the World Government, a throne that no one can sit on, signifying equality. But judging from Mr. Kuro's words, someone is sitting on that position!

That Throne in the Sky, the symbol of the World Government's credibility, is occupied!

How did Mr. Kuro know?

What is the world government hiding this time?!

Does this grand government, which unites most of the world like a civilized federation, inherently have flaws?

If Kuro initially thought that Kuro was so strong, then why did he stay in the East Blue for ten years?

Later, Kuro saw through Kuro's lazy nature and realized that he simply wanted to lie low, didn't want a promotion, didn't want fame, and was inherently afraid of danger.

But as time went on, and after seeing what Mr. Kuro had written when he was a child, his thoughts began to change again.

That's just wishful thinking on my part!

Even with his closest subordinates, Mr. Kuro deceives people.

If it's that ambition... then it really shouldn't be known to anyone. We can only take it one step at a time, like playing chess with an uncertain outcome. If a piece is useful, that's good; if it's useless, then pretend it doesn't exist.

Only in this way can we safely move on to the final step.

At that moment, he suddenly had an epiphany.

Yes, otherwise why would Mr. Kuro tolerate that idiot Cass? It wasn't tolerance at all; it was intentional!

Kas was Mr. Kuro's idle move, but now that move has become a very important one.

Including David, the current king of Dressrosa...

Everything makes sense now. It explains why Mr. Kuro was so indulgent, even using his entire fortune to develop Dressrosa, all he wanted was a few percent of the profits. With his power, he could develop anywhere; there was no need to invest only in Dressrosa.

There's no need to stay in the East China Sea for ten years.

Was he investigating during those ten years whether he had harbored this terrible ambition since childhood?

Kuro isn't stupid; he's very smart. Although he's often used as a tool by Kuro, once he gets into the swing of things, everything becomes coherent.

Every seemingly casual movement of Mr. Kuro is actually meaningful.

Otherwise, why would he stay here? Logically, he should leave happily.

Instead of wondering here...

Does he want to take over this place and further develop his own power?

As Kuro's right-hand man and a former pirate, Kuro felt his blood rush to his head at the thought of this.

Such ambition and such a plan are more exciting than any of the Four Emperors or even the so-called Blackbeard who is good at enduring hardship!

What Pirate King? That can't compare to Mr. Clow's ambition!