This thing, can it really be promoted? Don't make it sound so fantastical.
After much persuasion, Fanny finally stopped the experiment. Although this substance was used as a stimulant during a war in his hometown in his previous life, that's a different matter. Kuro still had a basic conscience; this stuff couldn't be used casually. Although with the self-control and almost supernatural medical abilities of this world, it was probably possible to cure it, it was still better that this stuff didn't exist.
After finishing with Fanny, Kuro looked at the table piled high with gold and said, "Investigate all of these things. Follow the clues. Ignore anything that's not excessive. For those that go too far, issue a warning and make them your top priority. If they still don't listen, just fire them. Of course, don't cross the line. If you encounter those who are too tyrannical and oppressive, just fire them."
Extravagance certainly exists within the navy; this trend has always been there. The upper echelons are a bit better off, as they receive ample salaries and tax revenue, so they don't care much about this. However, it's perfectly normal for the middle and lower ranks of the navy to take actions for wealth. This is the way it is all over the world, and there's no way to change it.
Discipline is practically non-existent in the navy.
But we can't go too far. If we go too far, then we'll end up like that rat colonel from the East Blue who colluded with pirates. We definitely have to deal with that.
Perfect timing, let's take this opportunity to do a thorough investigation.
Because we can't delay any longer.
During his two days there, Kuro had received news that the old man had retired after his birthday, and the person chosen as the general was none other than himself, Kuro.
He's about to become a general!
“Mr. Kuro, it’s almost time…” Kuro pushed up his glasses, calculating the time, and said.
"What's the rush? Can't you give me a break?!" Kuro glared at him and said, "These things require preparation and planning. You can't just ignore whether I can handle it or not; you have to consider my feelings too!"
You're a woman, why are you brewing this kind of thing? Everyone else is just waiting for it.
"Mr. Kuro! Mr. Kuro!"
Just then, the door was pushed open, and Cass and Wilbur appeared, panting, each carrying a gift box and looking delighted.
"You two are here. When did you arrive?" Kuro was starting to get a headache when he saw the two of them.
Although he said it himself, when he actually got there, he still had a headache.
Cass has always been a headache for him, and now that Wilbur has been spending so much time with Cass, he seems to be losing his head too. Judging from his appearance, he seems to be becoming more and more like Cass, which is not a good thing.
This bearded man always seemed to have a polluting aura about him; whoever you spent a lot of time with would start to resemble him.
"We just arrived and came straight here!"
Cass stepped forward, excitedly saying, "Mr. Kuro, you've finally become a general! That's wonderful! Fantastic! Your long-cherished wish has finally come true! It's truly... truly..."
As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes.
But these tears looked so strange to Kuro; they looked just like crocodile tears.
"Why are you crying? What do you mean, 'my long-cherished wish'? Do you even know what my long-cherished wish is? You're just crying. Quiet down, quiet down!" Kuro said, suppressing his headache.
“Indeed, Cass, don’t get too excited. This is not Mr. Kuro’s wish!” Wilbur stepped forward warily and shouted.
Cass seemed to remember something, stopped crying, looked deeply at Kuro, and nodded emphatically. "Yes, this is far from Mr. Kuro's long-cherished wish. We will work hard, and one day, there will always be such a day, we will work hard!"
Wow, you do know what you're doing.
Kuro nodded with satisfaction; at least these people knew that this was a far cry from his long-cherished wish.
He just wanted to retire in Donghai. He's almost a general now; if he retires any longer, he'll just be waiting to retire. The old man has been in that position for over ten years; how long will it take him to step down? Should he find a successor or something...?
Thinking of this, Kuro glanced at the people around him.
If he were to retire, staying in this position for a few years would be enough, not too long, as long as there is a suitable successor. However, there aren't many good young people these days, but if there is a successor, he can retire earlier.
Everyone here has a chance!
"Why are you looking at me? Do you want some? It's real gold!"
Lida, using common sense, bit into a piece of gold to confirm it was real gold, and then handed it to Kuro.
"You can't eat this!" Kuro rolled his eyes.
Lida said no, he didn't want her to suffer, and besides, she wasn't suited for the position.
Klo?
I need it myself, but it can also be used as a backup.
Moore?
He's just like Kuzan; we could start training him. He's the type who slacks off most of the time, but when it comes to something, he's a force to be reckoned with.
Sazir? He's a bit weak, but he's shown a lot of responsibility lately. Judging from his future performance, if he develops his Devil Fruit, it could be comparable to that idiot Kuma's. If he gets that much power and develops it further, he could be a candidate for Admiral.
As for Fanny... there doesn't seem to be a precedent for a female admiral in the Navy. She herself isn't good at boxing; she only learned judo from Kikyo, so she can be disregarded.
As for Cass...
That's suitable. The Speed-Speed Fruit itself has the power, but its upper limit is limited. We'll have to wait and see how it goes.
Similarly, Wilbur's Devil Fruit ability is not yet fully developed, so we'll have to wait and see how it goes.
Platycodon grandiflorus?
Not to mention those who are hard of hearing, they can't listen to what people are saying, so communication becomes a problem.
So the two options are Kro and Cass.
Once he became a general, he began preparations, but the prerequisite was that he had sufficient strength.
If he weren't about to become a general instead of a marshal, he would have wanted to rehire Kuzan; he would be extremely relieved if that guy came back to be a general.
Unfortunately, he's still in a period of confusion, hanging out with that bastard Teach, and nobody knows what he's doing, only occasionally sending back a little bit of information.
What's in your two suitcases?
After glancing around, Kuro asked Cass and Wilbur.
"Gift!"
Cass excitedly opened the box. "Mr. Kuro, this is the gold we prepared for you!"
Wilbur opened both gift boxes at the same time, each containing a small gold ornament. Compared to the abundance of gold ornaments on the table, the ornaments were quite small.
But Kuro was very satisfied.
These two know themselves; they are too righteous, and they usually use their money to help the poor and needy.
Unlike Moore's "warmth," theirs is genuinely warm; they even thoughtfully sent gifts to their boss, which is quite commendable.
“Mr. Kuro, this is just a small gift. There’s something much bigger, but that will take a little time!” Wilbur said excitedly.
"No need, no need. It's the thought that counts. You're my subordinates, there's no need for you to go to such lengths," Kuro waved his hand and laughed.
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