Kikyo also joined the company here.

However, she was different from Donald. She originally joined the company as a chef, and she immediately showed her skills, winning over the hearts of many chefs with her cooking. They all fell in love with her and she became the head chef of the base.

However, she felt that cooking all the time seemed to lack the goal of seeing the world, so she later asked Lida to fill the vacancy with a private first class, taking on two roles at once: head chef and naval soldier.

At least Kuro felt that with her fighting prowess, it would be a waste to only be a chef. Since she was willing, he would let Lida supplement her diet.

No special training is required. Mealtimes are for preparing food. If you want to participate, you can come directly.

Kuro didn't really have any good advice for archery, but he did have some exchanges with Lida about her jujitsu skills.

That day, at the training ground outside the base, a group of navy personnel lay sprawled on the ground, panting heavily, drenched in sweat, some with bruises and swelling on their faces, as if they had been beaten.

Kro stood in the middle, adjusted his glasses, and said coldly, "Get up and continue training."

Kuro is still a colonel even though he didn't go to headquarters for his duty report and medal award. He plans to delay until he can't delay any longer before going.

I won't get promoted unless I go back to headquarters!

"I..."

A navy officer struggled to his feet, but halfway up, his body slumped down and he collapsed again.

"Major Crowe, you are too strong. We are really out of strength," the Navy officer complained.

This was a routine training exercise for the navy conducted by Kro. Normally, this was the responsibility of Cass, but Cass hadn't returned yet, so Kro had to take over.

Who else can we rely on?

Lida?

That's unrealistic.

Kuro?

Oh...

His training methods were different from Cass's. Cass simply led people in self-training every day, running laps, climbing ropes, and sparring individually. Klo's method was simpler: everyone just had to come at him together and fight.

Honing your skills in battle is the right way.

Think of Kro, wasn't he also tortured his way up?

Although it wasn't about torturing Sazir and didn't give him much of a sense of accomplishment, it had been a long time since he'd tormented anyone. For him, who was often bullied by Kuro and Lida, this was a way to vent his frustration.

"Out of energy...?"

Kro glanced at them, then looked at the middle-aged man holding the cross-shaped gun, and shook his head. "Alright, let's call it a day and rest. Donald, it's your turn."

"Understood."

Donald tightened his grip on the cross-shaped gun in his arms and walked forward, holding it close.

The remaining navy personnel stood up and gathered to the side to watch the battle.

"Recruit Donald!"

"Is that monstrous-strong navy officer also going into battle?"

"Is it against Major Kro?"

"That would be amazing."

"Didn't we just fight a while ago? It seemed like he was evenly matched with Major Kro, but he forced out Major Kro's transformation."

The navy had a vague sense of anticipation.

After Donald joined the Navy, he naturally participated in training. His pistol skills were unmatched among the Pegasus Navy. Some Navy personnel were initially unconvinced, thinking that with more training, they could surpass him. However, after his battle with Crowe, they gave up that idea.

This recruit is as strong as a monster!

Of course, Kro knew how strong Donald was. His marksmanship was extremely tricky and powerful, and he also had a domineering presence. He had suffered a loss when he engaged the enemy on Meng Island last time, but that didn't mean Kro wasn't his match.

In the last battle at the training ground, he successfully tasted Donald's blood and became familiar with that gun-fighting style, so Donald was no match for him.

As for the amount of domineering aura he possessed, it was not much and its power was quite ordinary; Kro could easily handle it.

In the last battle, Kro won.

Moreover, during this period, probably because the Zoan type has enhanced the physical body, he has also touched upon Armament Haki. Although it is only a little bit, with the starting point, given time, he will definitely be able to skillfully use this power.

“This time you’re not fighting me, it’s mainly Miss Kikyo. She’s been watching for so long and wants to come up and try, so she’s your opponent,” Chloe said to Donald.

"Miss Kikyo!"

"Ahhh, is Lady Kikyo about to make her appearance?!"

"Is that the Kikyo-sama who cooks delicious food and is also very beautiful?"

"Last time I said something wrong, and Miss Kikyo even smiled at me. She's such a kind person..." a Marine said wistfully.

Kikyo is currently very popular on Pegasus Island. Besides the navy, she often strolls around the town and does shopping, which has led to the town's residents showing great affection for this beautiful woman who always has a gentle smile.

In fact...

Kuro pursed his lips. The real reason Kikyo kept smiling was because she couldn't hear clearly, almost like she was hallucinating, and what she said afterwards was particularly infuriating, which bothered her. So Mr. Kuro suggested to her: when you don't know what to do, just keep smiling.

So Kikyo simply kept smiling.

"Sister Kikyo, it's your turn."

A building next to the base, Lida used a toothpick to pick up a takoyaki ball and put it in her mouth.

"I see."

Kikyo maintained her gentle smile, picked up the large bow she had placed aside, put the two quivers of arrows behind her waist, and walked forward with the bow in hand.

As she entered, the navy erupted in cheers.

"It's really lively here. This woman is quite popular."

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