He is Kizaru's direct subordinate, and Kizaru could force him to participate in this top-level war, but... why would he do that?

...

After leaving Kizaru's office, Kuro quickened his pace and went straight to Lida and Kuro, who were resting.

"Lida, Crowe, we're setting sail! We're heading back to the East China Sea!"

We need to get back to the East China Sea right away!

Kizaru's words put him on guard. His rank was not high enough for conscription, but what if his rank was?

He was conscripted according to procedure, so he was required to come.

If he doesn't go back and stop that idiot Cass from messing things up, he might be promoted to some position before the Marineford War.

He absolutely cannot be promoted again!

With the authority granted by Kizaru, he was able to apply for warships very quickly, and no one could stop him. However, even small warships like these still required personnel.

Small warships, standard configuration 80 people, full capacity 100 people. As usual, the cautious Kuro equipped them with the full capacity of 100 people. After being fully equipped, they headed straight for the East China Sea.

The ship at headquarters possesses Seastone technology, so it doesn't need to retrace the Grand Line's route and pass through Reverse Mountain or anything like that.

He only needs to pass through the doldrums to reach the East China Sea.

That's a very fast speed.

"As long as I stop that idiot Cass from causing trouble, I'll be completely safe. Then I'll learn from the old Fenbdi, sailing a warship, drinking and living a carefree life in the East China Sea, safe and comfortable."

Kuro thought to himself with delight.

"Clow, look, a shooting star."

Lida pointed to the horizon ahead and said excitedly.

"meteor?"

Kuro looked over and saw an irregular shape sliding down the horizon in front of him, disappearing in a flash.

"It really was a shooting star... Let me make a wish: may I live a safe and peaceful life!"

Kuro clasped his hands together and solemnly made a wish upon the streaking shooting star.

...

Above the sky, there are several huge, interconnected islands. On the largest one, a figure floats in the air, watching an island fall heavily, his expression cold and cruel.

"East China Sea!"