Kuro looked strangely toward Kizaru.

What's wrong with the old man today? He suddenly started speaking up for himself.

He's never done anything like this before.

But Kuro doesn't mind if he can rest; on the contrary, he's more inclined to take a break.

"Issho, you lead the team. Kake and Gion, you two go with them too. Notify the lieutenant generals in the various units outside to allocate half of their forces. Make sure Blackbeard is kept in Alabasta!" Akainu clenched his fist and slammed it heavily on the table.

Led by an admiral, with two admiral candidates, and several elite vice admirals including Doberman, Oni Spider, Storoberry, Fire Mountain, Flying Squirrel, and Dalmesia, a total of twenty warships headed to Alabasta.

Kuro doesn't count; he went straight back.

"That's not right..."

Kuro stroked his chin, standing on the deck looking at the sea, feeling increasingly uneasy.

The navy's forces have been redeployed, especially in the New World, which is practically empty. Of course, such a large force is needed to ensure stability when fighting Blackbeard, but it also means that the New World is currently in a vacuum, and their efforts to deal with pirates will be reduced.

In the entire New World, only G-3 still retains a considerable number of troops, which can deter pirates, but they are just ordinary pirates.

But... what if Blackbeard doesn't go?

Wouldn't the navy have made a wasted trip?

"Kro! Call the Seven Warlords of the Sea and that Rudolph, and tell them to come to G-3! Have Cass and Wilbur change course and go straight back to G-3!"

Kuro sensed something was wrong, but couldn't quite put his finger on it. Regardless, he decided to focus his power and wait until things were settled in Alabasta and he was sure it was safe before making any further moves.