Before Kuro could have any doubts, Sakazuki gave another explanation after the phone call.
The Five Elders called personally.
"Yes, yes, I understand, I'll handle it accordingly."
Kuro listened to the Den Den Mushi's explanation, nodding and giving casual replies.
"Yes, Kuro, we trust you to handle things. Don't listen to Sakazuki's nonsense. We don't need you to handle things over there. Your primary task is to protect Wano Country."
As they were talking, the Den Den Mushi hung up.
Kuro tossed the microphone aside, leaned back in his chair, and sighed, "You all heard that, didn't you?"
Standing before him were Lida, Crow, and Moore, all listening intently.
"The member states were overrun by the revolutionary army?"
Lida was spitting out grape skins, mimicking Kuro's pout: "That's really scary."
Kuro's forehead veins bulged as he roared, "Don't make that face! Who taught you that? It's ugly!"
"It is indeed a bit scary."
Moore scratched his head, thought for a moment, and said, "This feeling is like you've only gone halfway in, and then someone else goes in to your back door first. This feeling... um, it's a kind of subtle feeling. I don't know if it's enjoyable or not."
Kuro glared at him. "If you're alright, go to sleep!"
Can't this guy stay silent?
"You tell me!"
Kuro pointed directly at Kro, causing Kro to tremble. He had a premonition that if he couldn't give a coherent explanation, he might be in trouble.
No, I need to be more confident and get rid of the 'possibility'!
“Mr. Kuro, it’s clear that Marshal Sakazuki received orders from above and reassessed the situation. If we retreat, it would be bad for you to remain behind in the New World. Therefore, he is ordering you to retreat.”
"I'm not asking you to give an overview, I'm asking you to come up with a solution!"
Kuro retorted, "Aren't you supposed to be the strategist? Analyze and solve problems! You can't expect me to just throw down my cloak and say something like, 'There's a limit to being a Marine, so I'm quitting!'"
These words made Chloe's eyes widen. He stroked his chin, actually considering it seriously, "It's not impossible..."
"Huh?" Kuro's eyes widened.
“No, Mr. Kuro, what I mean is, although it’s not under consideration, it is indeed a solution,” Kuro quickly said.
That's true. With Mr. Kuro's current strength and reputation, if he just calls for himself to quit being a Marine, countless pirates will immediately come to join him. Moreover, in that case, the pirates led by King won't need to hide anymore; they can just openly admit their presence.
By then, there will be no old or new Four Emperors; in the New World, there will only be one Emperor of the Sea!
But that's definitely impossible. If he were to just tear off his cloak, he would have already gone against the World Government.
etc...
Going against the world government?
Kro's eyes narrowed, and his gaze gradually sharpened.
They have a chance now!
The navy is all on the front lines, behind enemy lines. The World Government's side is practically empty, which is perfect for them to get things done!
Moreover, they discussed this during their last Spider Meeting, wondering if it was Cass or Wilbur who caused the trouble. The Revolutionary Army's sudden action at this time, whether coincidental or not, is an opportunity they shouldn't let slip by.
Mr. Kuro asked him to come up with a solution, which probably meant that he didn't want to let Wano Country go, but that was also part of his intention!
I've been so busy with things in Wano Country lately that I didn't even grasp Mr. Clow's meaning immediately. I've really been... negligent!
He glanced at Kuro's almost murderous gaze, his heart tightened, and he said, "Mr. Kuro, I think there is absolutely no need to worry. Even if Marshal Sakazuki insists on going back, you can continue to maintain the front line, it will just be shortened."
“Mr. Kuro, you can gather your subordinates and familiar kings, especially David, and have them participate in the battle to maintain the front line, so that the pirates of the New World will not think that the Navy is retreating.”
"However, the pirates will definitely get this information, but given their nature, they will fall into chaos on their own. The New World is a chaotic place. They only united because of our coercion. Without coercion, they would fight each other."
"Um?"
Kuro thought for a moment and nodded, "What you said makes sense. Let's wait and see for now. There's no need to go any further now. If we can't find Teach and the Straw Hat, there's no point in going any further."
There really isn't a priority solution for this kind of situation. They're just a small group, and it's too dangerous for them without someone on the front lines holding the line.
As for the method Kuro mentioned... he hasn't considered it yet. If he really did that, he would truly break with the Navy. What would he be then? A figurehead version of Zephyr?
"Yes, Mr. Kuro, I will give the order right away."
Kro responded and quickly went to give the order, but as he left, a hint of excited smile appeared on his lips.
If they were truly ordinary navy personnel, there would be three solutions: Kuro could summon his own navy, retreat to Wano Country to await defense, or, as Sakazuki suggested, retreat entirely.
But they aren't!
They still have quite a few pirates on their side!
In this all-out war, our pirates have barely moved, abandoning their territory and hiding on the islands along Dressrosa and in Wano Country, where that woman 'Red' is based. But now they can come out.
The world government doesn't want to fight?
It's not that simple. If you won't fight, then we'll force you to!
Jhin is a native of the Red Line, isn't he? He led his people to charge up there and forced Mary Geoise to surrender!
By spreading the war to that side, forcing the World Government to focus its main forces on this side, if the World Government still wants to take care of the member states, then with internal and external troubles, while the Revolutionary Army is causing trouble, they can also take the opportunity to destroy the New World.
"Once Cass and the others arrive, we'll confirm and discuss it further. If it's feasible..."
Kro chuckled softly: "We're not that easy to talk to. If the world falls into chaos, the member states in the New World can take the initiative to attack in order to protect themselves, right? David and the others can also break free from the World Government's control. No, they can even fight on two fronts simultaneously. This battlefront is not something the World Government can shrink at will. Once the war starts, no one can control the overall situation!"
retreat?
Where to retreat?
If they deal with the Revolutionary Army, they can't take care of the pirates; if they deal with the pirates, they can't take care of the Revolutionary Army. If they're caught in both fronts, the World Government will have even less energy to focus on everything.
They need to muddy the waters to have a chance!
Moreover, this is the most opportune opportunity right now!
If Kuro doesn't seize this opportunity, then he really doesn't deserve to be Mr. Kuro's strategist!
If successful, then Mr. Kuro's ideal, his own ideal...
"Forehead..."
Kuro paused, his steps faltering, and asked with a strange expression, "What was my ideal that led me to join the Navy?"
The more he thought about it, the stranger his expression became. Finally, he sighed and strode forward.
"never mind!"
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