The one who called out was, of course, Kuro.

He sailed all the way to the waters of the 160th branch, but before he even reached the branch, he saw the warship and the scoundrel on board.

The warship approached rapidly, and before they even boarded, Kuro couldn't help but leap onto the opposite ship. He rushed over to Cass, grabbed him by the collar, and said angrily, "What have you done, Cass!"

Buck's expression darkened. He was now impersonating Cass. As a shapeshifter, his ability to maintain this disguise was not simply a matter of disguise; rather, it was the result of learning about a person's deeds and then impersonating him.

Based on Kass's actions, he appears to be a renowned and tenacious naval officer who believes in justice and is a passionate individual.

How could some unknown navy officer dare to lift his own collar?

Just as Buck was about to get angry, he suddenly sensed something was wrong.

This person has a Den Den Mushi on their wrist...

A Den Den Mushi in the form of a watch is not something that ordinary people can possess.

Noticing this, Buck then looked at the people on the ship.

The people on the opposing warship seemed to have a different spirit and energy.

Buck has spent a considerable amount of time in the Grand Line and can clearly distinguish between the East Blue Navy and the Grand Line's main navy.

The sheer strength of that group of people was palpable; they were clearly not from the East China Sea navy, but rather from the Grand Line.

Navy personnel from headquarters?!

This person...

Buck took a closer look at him. This man's clothes were different from those of ordinary naval personnel. He was at least a sergeant major, and a sergeant major at headquarters was of course a higher rank than one at a branch.

That's it, this guy actually has a grudge against Cass. Cass is going to be in trouble.

He can't just sit here and wait to die.

Just as Buck was about to deactivate his transformation, wipe out the two ships, and restart the plan, the marines on board started shouting.

"Release Sergeant Cass!"

"Who are you? Why are you capturing Sergeant Cass? Do you even know who he is?!"

"That's right, he's the embodiment of the will of a naval hero, and Mr. Kuro's most proud subordinate!"

"That's right, everyone in the East Blue knows Mr. Kuro!"

That's an exaggeration. Too many people don't know Kuro. If the entire East Blue knew him, he might as well consider resigning.

Kuro's veins bulged as he roared, "I am Kuro, Lucilfer Kuro!"

Kuro?

Buck was taken aback. Kuro, whom Cass kept talking about and whom the nearby marines regarded as a hero and idol?

Oh, it was his superior officer, not an enemy.

Buck breathed a sigh of relief, composed himself, and said, "Commander Kuro, hello... how are you..."

Am I okay?

What's so good about me?

Just as Kuro was about to speak, the surrounding Marines gasped in surprise.

"Kuro?!"

"Lucil Kuro?!"

"A great hero of the East China Sea!"

"Oh my, I actually met my idol, Mr. Kuro!"

Kuroton felt a headache coming on as he watched the shouting and yelling navy.

"Cass, it's been a long time. I've come here to catch up with you." Kuro lowered his hand and patted Cass on the shoulder.

"I..."

Buck had a sudden inspiration and immediately abandoned the excuse he had just come up with. Wasn't this man in front of him the perfect intermediary?

If he were from the Marine Headquarters, he would definitely go to the Grand Line.

As long as you follow him, he won't need to follow the other routes in the plan; he can go directly to the Grand Line. He's an expert in disguise, so he can just transform into Clow Reed and seize the warship.

"I was just about to go and seek refuge with Commander Kuro!" Buck said excitedly.

Upon hearing this, Kuro was so frightened that he quickly moved a few steps away from Buck.

Seek refuge with Lao Tzu?

That would be terrible!

No, absolutely not!

Kuro thought for a moment and said, "Cass, listen to me. You're doing very well in the East Blue, and you can carry out the tenacious justice you envision. You don't need to use my name at all. This is your own idea, so don't worry about me. I'm already at headquarters, so I won't be associated with the East Blue anymore."

“Commander Kuro, I will follow your instructions, but regarding your ideas on justice, could I accompany you for a while and listen to your opinions more on your ship?”

Whether or not they join the ship is irrelevant; the main thing is that Buck wants to get on board.

"Only for a few days?"

Kuro thought for a moment and nodded, "That's fine. Perfect timing, I need to go back to Branch 153, you can come back with me."

"No problem, Commander Kuro."

Buck was overjoyed and quickly replied.

The 160th branch's navy was sent back, and Buck boarded Kuro's ship, heading towards the 153rd branch.

Once aboard, Buck was certain that this was a ship from headquarters, as its overall structure was quite different from that of the East China Sea Navy, not to mention the differences between headquarters and branch navies.

...

“I am not a stubborn justice, but a ‘safe justice,’ so you don’t need to use my name. The justice you have come to understand, you should exercise it yourself. Don’t use my name. I haven’t done anything. Do you understand, Cass?”

Once aboard the ship, Kuro pulled Buck aside and spoke to him earnestly.

He really had no way to deal with this bearded man.

You can't exactly tell him that you feel too weak to become famous, or that you're afraid to fight the monsters of the new world.

It will dampen the enthusiasm of this hot-blooded idiot.

But if I don't tell anyone, I'll probably become completely famous.

After much thought, he decided to use this method of persuasion to remind Cass.

"I understand, Commander Kuro. I will follow your instructions."

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