Main part, Malinfando.
As construction progresses, the scars on the top of the island are gradually fading away.
Except for some places that are so badly cracked that they cannot be repaired for the time being, Marineford and the surrounding towns have been largely restored, and the naval families who had taken refuge in Sabaody have returned to their original homes.
The headquarters has returned to its previous state.
For the residents, peace has returned.
Because the Whitebeard who terrified all civilians and was even used to frighten children has been defeated by the righteous Navy, the world will surely get better and better.
But for Sazir Kuro, the world now is hell...
Bang!
"Kuro! Stand up! Since your name is Kuro, you should be stronger. Even if you are weak, so weak that even I can't bear to watch you, you are Kuro, so you should stand up and keep going!"
This is Smoker.
"Oh? Kuro? Is that your name? Tina is very interested. Come on, have a match with Tina and see how strong you are."
This is Tina.
"Kuro! Time for training! Today, I, Sentomaru-sama, will teach you how to become the man with the strongest defense in the world. Come on!"
This is Sentomaru.
"Eh? Your name is Kuro? I'd love to have a match with you, please say yes."
This is Koby.
"Kuro? I don't have any ill feelings towards him, but a lowly soldier in the branch back then has actually become a colonel. I, Helmeppo, am so powerful, yet I can't get promoted. Hey, Kuro, let's fight! Wait, wait, Kuro, I can't beat you, let's just forget about it."
This is Bellumeber.
Sazier always believed that he couldn't beat those famous naval officers, who were at least colonels or something.
With his "nail fist" technique, he was quite adept at training at the Navy Headquarters. As Crowe had instructed, he should neither take the lead nor be at the back, but stay in the middle. He couldn't do this at first, but he didn't want to be beaten by Crowe, so under that spur, he managed to do it.
With this training, his control over his strength has improved significantly. Although he still can't face strong opponents like Smokertina and Sentomaru, surely he can beat that Coby too?!
In fact, they can't beat them...
Koby awakened his Observation Haki, and his attacks initially had the upper hand, but later on, he was no match for Koby.
As for Bellumeber...
This was his only consolation; at least he had finally beaten someone connected to Lucilfer Kuro.
But soon, he entered hell again.
"Oh~ your name is Kuro? I'm quite interested. Shall we have a match?"
This is Kizaru.
"Kuro? Ara ara, that's an interesting name. Hey, wanna have a cool battle? Don't worry, I'll go easy on you."
This is an Aokiji.
"Kuro? You dare call yourself that? Go practice some more."
This is Akainu showing contempt after he beat Kuro up and saw him lying on the ground unable to get up.
"Puhahaha, you're really unlucky, Kuro."
As for Garp, he just pointed at Sazir and laughed, and then beat him up.
Sazir encountered and was defeated by both the new generation of elites and the older generation of powerhouses during his time at headquarters.
Sazir's injuries were barely healed before he was immediately taken away and his wounds were reopened. This cycle repeated itself, leaving him in pain every single day.
Although there were some gains...
During the beating, he awakened his Observation Haki and learned Armament Haki.
But compared to such pain, he would rather not have to suffer!
Fortunately, these hellish days are about to end.
"Please let me stay on the Grand Line!"
In Kizaru's office, Sazel bowed solemnly to Kizaru and spoke earnestly.
Because he was Kuro's direct subordinate, and also because he was quite talented, Kizaru allowed Sazel to enter his office.
Otherwise, how could a new recruit trained at headquarters have such qualifications?
"Oh~ Do you want to stay on the Grand Line?"
Kizaru, who was clipping his nails, was surprised to hear Sazir's words and asked, "Why? You seem to be one of Kuro's subordinates, aren't you going back?"
go back?
Go back and get beaten up?
Sazir inwardly scoffed. Ever since he learned that Kuro and the others had already set up camp in the West Sea, he had been thinking of not going back.
Direct subordinate? Can direct subordinates be changed?
He can't miss this opportunity. If he goes back now, he'll likely get beaten up by Kro again.
He was beaten up at headquarters—no, during training—and he came to realize that this name would surely bring him disaster.
But changing the name and stuff...
A real man never runs away!
However, a compromise can be reached.
"Yes, I want to make a name for myself and take charge on my own. Staying under Colonel Kuro's command will only make me complacent, because Colonel Kuro is too powerful."
Sazir's words were eloquent and perfectly portrayed him as a navy officer eager to take charge and contribute to justice.
Of course, he had the same idea.
He's a Kuro, and I'm a Kuro, how could I not have a desire to surpass him?
Once I become an even more advanced 'Kuro' than Kuro, wouldn't I no longer have to fear Kuro?
"He is a brigadier general."
Kizaru corrected him, "Kuro is already a brigadier general, he just hasn't come to headquarters for promotion yet, but you should be careful with your wording when you call him that."
"yes!"
"It's not that it's impossible..."
Kizaru chuckled and put down the nail clippers. "If you have an idea, I can agree to it. After all, no one can stop a Marine who wants to make a name for himself."
"Thank you, Admiral Kizaru!" Sazir said with a look of delight.
“However… you’re saying it too late. Kuro sent a telegram earlier asking when you’re going back. He’s Kuro’s subordinate and your direct superior. If he wants you to go back, there’s nothing I can do,” Kizaru chuckled.
"Go...back?"
Upon hearing this, Sazir's face turned deathly pale.
He can't go back!
Going back would mean getting a beating!
“Yes, go back. Major Crowe said in the telegram that now is the time to need you. Maybe there is some troublesome mission in the West Sea that only you can do.”
Kizaru nodded and said, "My kid is strong, but he's not really suited for delicate tasks. That's why the Navy has subordinates. There must be something you can do, Sazel Kuro."
"Me? I can do it too?"
Sazir was momentarily stunned, and then a feeling of being moved welled up inside him.
That stern Kro actually still remembers him. Could it be that he went back not just to get beaten up?
Even someone as powerful as Kuro has things he's not good at?
"I understand, Admiral Kizaru, I'll head back now!" Sazir said solemnly, "I will certainly not disappoint Colonel Kuro, no, Brigadier General Kuro!"
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