In the following days, Kuro would often go to Kizaru's place when he had nothing to do, mainly because his transfer order was with Kizaru, and he still had to rely on Kizaru to return to the East Blue.
Without his tacit approval, I couldn't go to sea.
Without permission from the warrant officer at headquarters, it's impossible to apply for a ship.
Fortunately, he was under Kizaru's command. Admirals don't usually go out on missions easily. If he were an ordinary officer, he would probably have gone out to sea with his men.
So he's safe here. If he manages to acquire a warship before the Marineford War and then heads to the East China Sea, his position will be completely secure.
The Marineford War involved elite navies from various regions, while I am not an elite and hold a low rank. If they want to recruit me, they have to follow the proper procedures, right?
This is also why Kuro ran to Kizaru's place—to strengthen their relationship. In the end, the old man wouldn't be able to drag him over from afar, neither out of sentiment nor reason.
Therefore, he will definitely not perform any meritorious service, and he is not going anywhere now.
He hasn't seen Luffy's bounty increase yet, and the Enies Lobby incident hasn't happened. No rush, he can just relax here.
office.
Kuro slumped in his chair, tilting his head back and puffing on a cigar, while Kizaru across from him clipped his nails.
Kuro exhaled a smoke ring and asked, "Grandpa, how can I become as strong as you?"
"That's strange, you would actually ask such a question... Well, I suppose so, it's about a sense of security. I suggest you fight with different types of people more often, perhaps you'll gain a better understanding."
Kuro waved his hand, his face showing refusal.
Fighting is all about fighting pirates, and fighting pirates is about gaining merit, which means getting promoted. You want me to get promoted? Dream on!
Kizaru said, "Well, you can eat Devil Fruits too. Devil Fruits possess power beyond miracles. But is it okay for you to eat a Devil Fruit? Your swordsmanship is so strong, don't you want the title of the world's greatest swordsman?"
Why are so many people convinced that Hawkeye is the world's greatest swordsman? First, his swordsmanship is indeed the best in the world. Second, he only has swordsmanship, pure swordsmanship.
But Kuro had no interest in the throne; such a dangerous position was best left to whoever wanted it.
He just wanted to be stronger, the stronger he was, the safer he would be.
Anyway, Kizaru already knows, and he said that nothing will be exposed.
"The fruit..."
Kuro thought for a moment and said dejectedly, "It seems like there aren't any powerful Devil Fruits left."
He doesn't have any aversion to eating Devil Fruits; becoming stronger is certainly a good thing. However, the Devil Fruits he eats must be absolutely safe.
Natural sciences?
That would be the first choice, but the top ones in the natural category have all been eaten.
Magmaberry, Glitter Fruit, Ice Fruit.
This is the pinnacle, representing the greatest terror in nature.
Rumble-Rumble Fruit?
He does want it, and it's probably not too late to go to the sky island now. The key is that even if he kills Enel, there's no guarantee that he'll get the Lightning-Lightning Fruit. If someone else gets it, then another admiral will be born. What if it's not a Marine? What if he runs into them somewhere? Wouldn't that just be asking for trouble?
Let Enel take this fruit to the moon and eliminate one danger first.
As for the other Logia-type Devil Fruits, Kuro had no idea which ones were particularly powerful.
Steam Fruit?
Do you have one?
Regardless of whether it exists or not, Kuro wouldn't eat it even if it did.
He had no intention of opening a bathhouse after retirement.
Paramecia?
This ability is indeed strange, and the key is that it's too strange. The ocean is so vast, where can you find something that can increase your strength? What if you eat it and your strength decreases instead of increasing?
After all, Devil Fruits have a major drawback.
Zoological family?
If developed to its fullest potential, it would possess the strongest life-restoring power and also enhance one's physique. However, ordinary and ancient species are too weak for Kuro. The Mythical Beast type is worth considering, especially since it is even rarer than the Natural type.
There really isn't a Devil Fruit suitable for Kuro.
"Don't rush, you're only in your twenties. At my age, I'm not as strong as you. Young people these days are terrifying," Kizaru said.
"This ocean has never been calculated like this."
Kuro curled his lip. "If that's really the case, then why don't you try fighting the Supernovas instead?"
"Alright, I'm leaving."
Kuro grabbed another box of Kizaru's cigars and prepared to leave.
"Well, wait a minute."
Kizaru opened a drawer, took out a large gift box, and said, "If you like smoking, I'll give you some."
"Hehe, the old man is so generous. He'll definitely take care of you in your old age and see you off when you die."
Kuro chuckled and accepted the gift box without any hesitation.
"By the way, I've approved your request. I grant you the freedom to move around as you please, go wherever you want."
Kizaru suddenly said.
"Um?!"
Kuro's eyes widened. "Really?"
His main purpose in coming here these past few days is this.
"Really? But..."
but?
"Farewell, sir."
Kuro turned and left; upon hearing this, he knew it was nothing good.
"Well, under my command, I've been very indulgent towards you. Can't you even grant this old man's small request?"
Kizaru looked pitiful and said, "I've always considered you my son."
"Stop joking."
Kuro turned around. "Go ahead and say it. I won't do anything too dangerous."
“Not dangerous at all, even quite low-key, which suits you perfectly. By the way, do you know about Hades?” Kizaru said.
"One of the three most powerful weapons in the world, who doesn't know that?"
"The information about Hades is in Water Seven. I want you to go to Water Seven to meet up with the spies lurking there. Your position is low, so it's easy for you to do something. Just meet them up. This matter isn't dangerous, is it?"
Kuro remained silent, lost in thought.
Is it dangerous?
It doesn't seem to be very dangerous. He's just going to provide backup. He doesn't need to take action, and there's nowhere for him to do so anyway. He's going to Water Seven, not Enies Lobby.
If we're talking about danger, it's Luffy and his crew. They'll definitely be heading this way, and Kuro doesn't want to run into these troublemakers. He has a feeling that something might happen.
To be on the safe side, perhaps...
Just as Kuro was about to refuse, Kizaru said, "If you go to provide backup, I will also give you the authority to make your own decisions."
The right to make decisions freely means that he can do whatever he wants.
After he finishes his business, he can sail to the East Blue and stay there until the end of the Marineford War. In fact, if Kizaru doesn't step down, he can stay in the East Blue forever.
“Alright, let’s do it. But it’s a promise, Grandpa, I won’t be involved in anything, I’ll just be there to provide backup,” Kuro said.
"Sure, here's your Den Den Mushi."
Kizaru took out a Den Den Mushi and a note, saying, "This is yours. My number is on it. Contact me if you need anything."
Don't worry, I won't contact you even if something happens.
And absolutely nothing will happen.
Kuro took the Den Den Mushi; it was watch-shaped and easy to carry.
"Let's go, old man."
Kuro waved his hand and walked out.
Kizaru watched his retreating figure, chuckled, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued clipping his nails.
"Well, it's almost lunchtime. Shall we go find Sakazuki?"
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