Kuro couldn't refute Tsuru's words.
Sparrow food...
This kid has done some truly astonishing things since his debut.
Let's not even talk about the East Blue. In Clow Reed's opinion, Straw Hat Luffy's strength when he first debuted was indeed enough to dominate the East Blue. He already had Haki back then, but it was just unconscious.
But to defeat Crocodile so soon after entering the Grand Line, Clow can only say that Crocodile is really unlucky, and there's an even more unlucky Moria to come.
Kuro never believed that the Straw Hat Pirates could really defeat these two, but in any world, victory or defeat is determined by the result, and they lost, including Doflamingo.
It's truly a miracle that he managed to escape the Buster Call during his time at Enies Lobby.
It can only be described as a miracle.
Two years ago, when they were about to set sail from Sabaody Archipelago, Kuro personally tested their strength.
He was so weak that even Kuro didn't want to take him seriously, but of course, Garp stopped him back then.
Only two years have passed, and they are already able to form an alliance to fight against the Four Emperors, and they even have a chance of winning.
Four years have passed since Clow entered the Grand Line, and four years have also passed since Straw Hat Luffy debuted in the East Blue. However, he has only been in Wano Country for a year at most. He had just managed to escape from prison when Clow last visited. Now, he may be able to defeat one of the Four Emperors.
How could Kuro believe that?
Tsuru then said, "But it's obvious, according to our intelligence and rumors, that Straw Hat Luffy has been able to stay in Wano Country for so long without falling down, and even grow stronger with each battle, defeating many people there. We can't look at this person with traditional eyes. Or, let's think about what would happen if they really won..."
These words made everyone's expressions stiffen.
"We're entering a very chaotic era..." the flying squirrel sighed.
"Evil must be eradicated completely!" Onigumo said solemnly, chewing on his cigar.
But undeniably, they were all afraid.
If these new era forces win, it means the sea has once again entered a period of turmoil, and it also means the navy is about to re-enter that chaotic era.
"What are you thinking about?"
Suddenly, a faint voice came from the side.
Everyone turned their attention to the source of the sound, Kuro, who was sitting next to Sakazuki.
Kuro put down the report, exhaled a puff of smoke, glanced at everyone, and said, "Even if we really win, so what? The Navy has always had enemies since its inception; that's never changed. The times are always the same. Take the recent past, for example. After the Rocks era ended, who could have imagined we'd enter a new 'Four Emperors era'? If the Four Emperors era is defeated, then, as we call them, we've entered the 'Worst Era.' But in the end, it's just another era of pirate evolution..."
Kuro stood up, walked to the Den Den Mushi, and turned it off, making the image on the screen disappear.
"What we need to do is try our best to make them disappear."
Kuro turned around and looked at everyone, saying, "Is the higher-ups sending me on a errand? Then I'll go and see if those people are really qualified to defeat Kaido and Linlin."
Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on everyone's lips.
His appointment as general was indeed the right choice.
Yes, their navy has never feared the times.
The Rocks era had Garp and Sengoku, the Four Emperors era had the original three admirals, and even if we were to enter a new era, they would still have Clow.
No matter what, the Navy will always regard pirates as their enemy; this has never changed, and this is their justice!
"Thank you for your hard work," He said slowly.
Sakazuki nodded and said in a deep voice, "Go ahead and do it, Kuro."
Kuro tossed his cloak aside, walked straight out of his office, and left the headquarters building.
He's going to Wano Country this time, and there shouldn't be any support. He's an admiral, and apart from major actions by the World Government, I've never heard of two admirals working together; they usually act alone.
Most importantly, there isn't enough manpower.
Green Bull guarding Mary Geoise was a decision made by higher-ups, Ichiro was in charge of the front end of the New World, and the rest was up to Kuro himself.
He is a general, so he has the authority and the obligation.
Breaking into Wano Country is no small matter. Once the higher-ups decide, it's a major operation, unlike the last time when Clow rescued the old man on his own and only scratched the surface. Once they break into Wano Country, they must be prepared to fight two Yonko and even the Supernovas.
They have far too much influence in Wano Country now.
The forces of the Four Emperors, the Supernova League, the Mink Tribe, and Marco's remnants of Whitebeard's crew—most of the world's most famous forces are here.
Kuro immediately called Koro and said, "Go, get my ship out, full complement, and gather everyone. We're heading to Wano Country!"
The Golden Lion has been idle for a long time; now is the time to set sail.
As for personnel, we don't need to bring that many; we can basically draw them from headquarters.
With just Vice Admirals Lida and Kuro, a ship with a full complement of 3,000 marines would be enough to penetrate a place like Wano Country.
We don't have enough manpower to handle more.
There was no preparation for a full-scale war, nor was it possible to give Kuro that many men.
Three thousand men are enough. He went to observe the battle situation and then take action, not to join the fight and cause trouble.
A group of pirates are fighting desperately, what is he, a mere Marine joining the crew? He's easy to get focused on.
But he had no choice but to go. First, he could only go by himself, and second, he really wanted to see why CP0 would give such an assessment.
Is it that Kaido and Charlotte Linlin have become corrupted from holding too many banquets in Wano Country lately, or have those young brats really gotten stronger?
...
An island in the New World.
"My men!"
In an open area on the island, a red-haired man with three scars around his left eye stood up and laughed loudly, "Set sail! Let's go!"
"Oh! Captain!!" the people on the island shouted as they packed their things.
"Shanks..."
Ben Beckman walked over and said to Shanks, "Are we really going to take action? If we do, the Navy will misunderstand."
Shanks smiled slightly, looked up at the sky, and slowly said, "We must always safeguard this new era..."
"Will we definitely win?" Ben Beckman asked hesitantly.
Shanks nodded with unwavering determination, "I believe in Luffy!"
The clouds in the sky seemed to slowly transform into the shape of a person wearing a straw hat with a radiant smile. Shanks stared blankly at them, then suddenly smiled with satisfaction:
"Times are always changing, no one remains the same, and we will all eventually be eliminated, but willpower, only willpower, can be passed down. With the changing times, people's dreams, and the will passed down through generations, all we can do is be good temporary navigators until the next successor appears!"
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