When Lida eats, it's like trying to fill the sea with stones—it's never enough.

Although Kuro drank too much last night, the news could still be heard. It was noisy downstairs. Lida ate all five or six tables' worth of food by herself. The food was definitely not served as fast as she ate.

I didn't have time to look after her last night, but now that I can, I naturally have to give her some instructions.

"We're not getting enough to eat. It's so lively, and we're not fighting over food. It just feels like something's missing," Lida said matter-of-factly.

"How dare you say that? Do you think pirates are having a banquet? Be a little more serious. You're a vice admiral, and you're about to become an admiral, an admiral..."

At this point, Kuro couldn't continue.

"The General's Nani?" Lida tilted her head.

"Don't mention the general to me!"

Kuro spat out a cloud of smoke viciously, "Damn it, for no reason at all, I'm about to become a general, and I can't let this go!"

This is much better than before.

Lida mentally complained.

In the past, this girl would have started causing trouble long ago, and she herself would have been criticized as a result. For example, she is being criticized now. In the past, what's wrong with her eating something? It wouldn't be a big deal. If someone used this to criticize her, Kuro would get angry.

But Kuro has a temper, and Lida is already used to it.

But it's better than before; the amount of anger is much less.

How should I put it... she's like a woman.

"Hmm? Are you secretly cursing me in your heart?" Kuro stared at Lida suspiciously.

“No, how could that be? You’re so handsome,” Lida said, shaking her head.

"Oh, don't say that. I've been hiding it very well. You actually managed to find out my true colors. It's no wonder I've been so good to you." Kuro waved his hand, his teeth practically bared.

Lida sighed and rubbed her forehead, suddenly remembering a saying: if someone finds a man handsome, then he really is handsome.

If someone discovers they're handsome, they're just a complete idiot...

Kuro is now somewhat mentally challenged.

"Ah... alright, let's continue with the reception. I'm going to take a nap. You take good care of Chloe and make sure he handles the reception properly."

Kuro waved his hand and yawned, "I'm going to sleep a little longer."

"I know, I know, all you ever do is boss people around."

Lida pouted and left the room, closing the door behind her.

Kuro raised an eyebrow. If he doesn't want to order people around, why does he have so many subordinates? Are they just for show?

...

Not all the guests were present last night, but quite a few have returned today.

The naval officers who received Kuro's invitation either set off or handed over their duties, and gradually returned to headquarters, then headed towards the back of headquarters.

There are two large entrances leading to the back of headquarters. At this moment, two people are standing at each entrance to greet people. One is Sazir, and the other is Fanny. They are watching people come in through their respective doors.

"Welcome, welcome!"

Sazir wore a smile and greeted everyone who came by.

Such matters are naturally not suitable for lieutenant generals to get involved in; those responsible for receiving them are the colonels.

In a place like headquarters where colonels are used like soldiers, these colonels are worthless.

"Oh, Colonel Sazel, are you in charge of receiving guests?"

A naval captain who rushed back exclaimed in surprise, "I heard it was Admiral Kizaru's sixtieth birthday. To make it last this long, that's really extravagant."

"More than that!"

Sazir puffed out his chest proudly and said, "It's not just Admiral Kizaru's birthday celebration, but also my Vice Admiral Kuro, no, he might become an Admiral in a few days. Haven't you heard? Admiral Kizaru is retiring and stepping down from his position. My Admiral Kuro will be the one to take the helm!"

As a fellow Kuro, Sazir is proud to be a part of it!

The boss's boss has become a general!

That's the navy's highest combat power, and every navy officer's dream.

"general?!"

The naval captain was startled and quickly grabbed Sazel's hand. "Are you serious?!"

"Of course, I, Sazir Kuro, never lie. Don't you believe me?"

Sazir sized up the naval captain: "Or do you not think Vice Admiral Kuro is up to the rank of admiral? That's Vice Admiral Kuro, the Golden Lion! An admiral candidate!"

"I didn't say that! Don't slander me! You know I've always wanted to serve Vice Admiral Kuro!" The naval captain suddenly became agitated.

He genuinely wanted to serve Kuro.

Because he was recruited through global conscription, he was directly awarded the rank of major due to his outstanding abilities. From the time of global conscription until now, it has only been a little over a year, and he has already achieved some merit, becoming a colonel. His speed can be described as rocket-like.

It's important to know that it takes a very long time for an ordinary navy officer to get promoted within the navy. Others may have combat strength, but there's an old guy who can destroy a ship with a single coin, yet his rank isn't high.

Besides the seriousness of naval promotions, factional connections are also crucial. If you can't find good relationships and your strength isn't outstanding, you can only slowly grind it out.

They were able to get promoted so quickly because they benefited from global conscription.

However, there is a drawback: they are not considered part of the traditional navy. While they certainly have power within the navy, they are not part of the core leadership.

So what if Fujitora and Green Bull are admirals? No matter how high their status is, they're still just ordinary people.

To enter the real naval circle, you need to find a powerful patron, but those recruited from around the world are usually marginal figures unless they are exceptionally outstanding and are absorbed by other veteran naval personnel.

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