"Oh~ Kuro, you're back."

In Kizaru's office, Kuro met with Kizaru, who was sitting in the main seat.

"Smoker's report is a bit lacking in detail. I'm waiting for your report."

Listening to Kizaru's words, Kuro sat down opposite him, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said, "There is a problem. Vergo is a spy for Doflamingo. He joined the Navy a long time ago and has been passing on intelligence to Doflamingo."

Kizaru feigned surprise, saying, "Oh, that's really scary."

"Grandpa, you don't seem to feel anything. He was a base commander, after all," Kuro asked.

"When headquarters was investigating, we had a vague suspicion."

Kizaru chuckled and said, "It's just been verified by your hands so far."

"What about Doflamingo?" Kuro asked.

Kizaru shook his head. "We can't decide what happens up there either."

Kuro leaned back. "As expected."

As a Celestial Dragon and one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he also has dealings with the World Government. You really can't do anything to him with this kind of leverage.

"The Navy and the Seven Warlords of the Sea are on the same level. That... Heavenly Demon, his status is different too. If we want to capture him, we have to abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea system."

Kizaru said, "According to sources, there seems to be a proposal at this year's World Government Summit in the Alabasta Kingdom to abolish the Seven Warlords system."

"Well, I don't support that," Kuro said. "But it seems like our opinions won't make any difference."

He does not support abolishing the Seven Warlords system.

Doflamingo is an exception; according to memory, he would definitely lose, but there's no need to abolish him just because of that.

Of the remaining Shichibukai, excluding Buggy, Hawkeye and Hancock are not to be trifled with and belong to the neutral side.

Hancock basically stays in the Calm Belt, and Hawkeye is a lone wolf. Abolishing them would only put them on the opposite side and add unnecessary pressure to the Navy.

In contrast, he was more inclined to find some more pirates similar to Hawkeye to fill the ranks of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, so that they could serve as vanguards to deal with the pressure from the pirates.

Pirates fighting pirates, dogs biting dogs, you can just sit on the sidelines and watch.

But they said it was useless to talk about this.

The World Conference has little to do with their navy, so they have limited influence.

"Boom boom boom..."

During the conversation, the Den Den Mushi on Kizaru's desk suddenly rang. He picked it up and said, "Moshi moshi."

"Borsalino, go to EndPoint and stop Zeff; he's landed on that island." Sakazuki's voice rang out from the Den Den Mushi.

"Oh~ EndPoint? Mr. Zephyr? Did you find something?" Kizaru asked.

"The naval base over there has sent a report that Zephyr is destroying that island!"

"I understand now. Kuro happens to be here too."

"Oh? He's back? That's perfect. Kuro, go over there and stop Zephyr. Don't let him do something so stupid!" After the Den Den Mushi's voice finished speaking, there was a 'click' and the call ended.

Kizaru put down the microphone, looked at Kuro, and just stared at him quietly without saying a word.

Kuro pursed his lips and said, "Grandpa, I'm leaving now. I'm heading to the base."

As he spoke, he stood up and started to walk out.

"Oh~ Kuro, you know, right, Endpoint," Kizaru said at this moment, "Can't you help this frail old man?"

Are you weak?

If you're so weak, there'll be no one left in this world. I'll cut down all the pirates with one slash each and bring peace to the world!

"Of course I know about Terminal Island."

Kuro's temples bulged with veins. "What's that old man Zephyr up to?!"

He knew about this whole thing.

"Well, that's why I wanted you to rest, but you have to go on this mission. That man taught you something," Kizaru said.

Did you teach me?

I killed everyone who taught me!

Besides this!

This old man formed his own NEO Navy, recruited a group of marines, and wandered around the New World under the guise of killing pirates.

Previously, the Navy captured a NEO Navy officer, a former Rear Admiral. Although no intelligence was obtained, the Navy's high command could roughly guess what he was up to, since they all knew about his collection of explosive rocks.

Kuro knew this too, but like the higher-ups, they turned a blind eye out of old friendships. They thought the old man wouldn't be able to bring himself to do it in the end, or that he would use the explosive rock to fight the pirates. They never expected that he would actually end up on Terminal Island.

“Teacher Zephyr, things have changed.”

Kizaru's tone turned somber, "EndPoint, the terminal Mishima, you know it, right? If it's destroyed, it will trigger the complete destruction of the New World."

Kuro exhaled a puff of smoke and responded softly, "Ah..."

Originally, Kuro didn't take this thing seriously. He used to think it was fake. After all, could the New World route be destroyed by just three islands? That's ridiculous!

But one day, while chatting with the old man, I confirmed this fact.

This surprised him.

This terminal island is actually real.

"So, things are tense in the New World right now. Everyone is tied up. Unless absolutely necessary, I can't move either. You're my subordinate, and you're strong enough. Go and stop Zephyr. You should try to persuade that old man not to do this kind of thing."

"I...Grandpa, I just got back, and this is how you treat me?" Kuro asked.

Kizaru shrugged, a smile on his face. "I didn't want to either, but you're definitely the most suitable right now. I'm getting old."

Are you old?

You're too old, you should retire...

Never mind, never mind, forget I said anything.

Kuro glanced at him, sighed, and said, "Fine, fine, I'll go take a look."

With that, he glanced at Kizaru again and walked outside.

Once outside, Kuro looked up at the sky and clicked his tongue, "So, this old man, in the end, has come to this?"

He actually didn't really want to harm this poor old man, but of course, he would pretend not to see anyone else doing it.

If the old man were there, he would probably give in immediately.

After all, everyone owes him a favor, including myself. I learned a powerful martial arts technique from him and deserve to be called his 'teacher'.

This is something I really need to advise you on.

In the New World, besides pirates, there are also many ordinary people.

Furthermore, even if the New World is destroyed, those pirates won't be wiped out there. They'll likely invade the four seas and the first half of the world, which would be the real chaos.

"Lieutenant General Kuro!"

A Marine ran over and produced a permanent Poseidon. "This is a permanent Poseidon ordered by Admiral Kizaru. Please act quickly!"

"Are people just so forgetful when they get old...?"

Kuro took a deep breath and accepted the permanent pointer.

"Fine, I'll make the trip. That old man, he always knows how to order me around!"