San Bobra, the city of spring queens.
Several warships docked in the port, attracting the attention of nearby residents.
Kuro stepped down first, followed by Kro and Lida. Behind them, Sazel, Kikyo, and Fanny all wore navy cloaks that fluttered in the wind.
Led by Kuro, a group of marines marched forward like a cone.
This caused nearby residents to keep their distance and stand on either side watching the navy advance.
It's not that no navy ships come here, but they're mostly here on vacation. Why would so many warships come together? Could it be that some pirates have appeared in the town?
But I haven't heard anything about that...
"Why..."
As they walked, Kuro suddenly sighed.
"Hmm? What's wrong, Kuro?" Lida asked.
"No, I'm just a little puzzled."
Kuro stroked his chin, somewhat disappointed, and said, "You said this place is called 'City of the Queen of Spring,' with spring and a queen, it should be the kind of place that, well... the kind of place that is sworn enemies of gambling and drugs. This looks like a slightly bustling ordinary town."
Are gambling and drugs irreconcilable enemies?
What does that mean?
Lida tilted her head, somewhat puzzled.
Kuro, however, immediately understood. He pursed his lips and said, "Mr. Kuro, you forgot to say the word 'yellow'."
"I, Huang, am sworn enemies of gambling and drugs!" Kuro declared righteously and sternly.
Kro: "..."
The group continued on until they arrived at a magnificent, palace-like place, where they stopped. Kro pointed to the spot and said, "This is it, the largest casino in San Bobra."
Actually, Kuro didn't need to say anything. When Kuro first came ashore, his Observation Haki was already everywhere. There was only one Saint Bubola with that kind of powerful aura.
"Take a group of people with me and come in; the rest of you stay here."
Kuro gave a shout, and the remaining Marines surrounded the casino.
His men then joined him in pushing open the casino doors and entering.
As soon as the door was opened, a cacophony of sounds filled the air; a group of people were gathered around tables, their expressions animated.
Kuro looked around and spotted a purple-clad, blindfolded man shouting with a group of people next to one of the tables.
A smile!
As the door was pushed open, a group of people noticed the navy, but didn't pay much attention and continued to focus on the table.
The navy has been here before, there's nothing to be surprised about.
"Big! Big! Big!"
Yi Xiao closed his eyes and roared at the gambling table, his expression no different from that of the gamblers next to him.
Aside from being a bit tall, he looks like an ordinary gambling uncle.
"The area has been cleared!"
Kro stepped forward, called out, and the navy personnel who followed him rushed inside, guns in hand.
"Hey, what are you doing?!"
"We're just gambling, we're not criminals!"
"Yeah, why are you kicking me out!"
The patrons in the casino were shouting, but under the threat of gunfire from the navy, they slunk away.
"My lord, my lord..."
The casino manager, rubbing his hands together and smiling obsequiously, approached Kro and said, "We're operating legitimately, and we haven't offended the Navy Lord in any way. Do you think there might be some misunderstanding here?"
"No misunderstanding, we're not looking for you. Don't interfere with the Navy's mission."
Kro glanced at him and said to the others, "Everyone who is not involved, get out!"
Surrounded by the navy, the others had nothing to say and scattered like birds and beasts, quickly dispersing from the casino.
"Oh...the Navy is on a mission? Well then, I'll also..."
Yi Xiao's ears twitched, and he leaned on his cane and prepared to leave.
"You can't leave, bro."
Suddenly, Kuro blocked his way and said meaningfully, "I'm here to find you."
"That voice, that presence..."
With a smile, he opened his eyes, revealing a sliver of white. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly realized and said, "Oh, it's you, Kuro-kun."
"Yeah, long time no see, bro." Kuro grinned, showing off his white teeth.
"Did you come here specifically to see me? I don't think I've committed any crime," Yi Xiao asked.
"How could that be? You're a law-abiding citizen, brother."
Kuro gave him a thumbs up and said, "Yeah, the Navy asked me to pass on a message to you..."
"As long as you obediently surrender, no, obediently submit to the Navy, you'll get a lot of Beli."
Kuro smiled and said, "With your abilities, becoming a Marine Admiral is no problem at all. The Navy is eager to recruit talented people. I think you are a righteous person, so why not join the Navy and put your righteous ideals into practice?"
"Oh? The Navy... values me that much?"
Yixiao asked with some surprise, "Brother Kuro, I remember the Navy should have recruited an admiral, why are they looking for me?"
"Isn't there still one spot missing?"
Kuro said, "Fleet Admiral Sakazuki is currently organizing a global recruitment drive. Anyone with a sense of justice can join the Navy. Those with strong abilities can choose any position. It will definitely allow you to realize your ambitions."
To be honest, he's not interested in recruiting soldiers worldwide.
The navy is something that requires years of training and integration.
Whether those recruited suddenly can be considered 'naval' is still questionable.
In this respect, Kuro himself is a long-standing tradition.
He had served in the navy for ten years, no, eleven years. Even if his past life's habits were still a factor, after so long, he had long since adopted the style of an old navy man.
What I appreciate more is the traditional naval faction-based approach. This sudden global recruitment drive might make those unaware of the inside story think the navy is expanding its forces, but for Kuro and other old-school naval types, what's the difference between this and recruiting thugs?
Without accumulation of experience and without forming factions, what good is it to rise to a high position?
Offerings in the Navy?
People like Green Bull, or others who rise to the rank of Rear Admiral or Vice Admiral based on their abilities, need several years to integrate into the real naval system, so naturally they can't have any real power.
While it's true that generals should be respected and obeyed, some people may not necessarily show them any respect.
At least Kuro was certain that those elite vice admirals would not treat Green Bull and others the same way they would treat Kizaru or the former Kuzan.
There are definitely differences.
However, for some, this is the fastest way to realize their ambitions, so they may not care so much about their status, especially strong people like Yixiao.
"There's one more, shouldn't it be you, Lucilfer Kuro?"
She smiled at him and said, "I've heard a lot about your victory over Redfield, even though I'm blind."
"No, no, no, I can't."
Kuro shook his head vigorously. "My strength is far from sufficient, and no one has mentioned it to me. Even if they had, I would have said to seek someone more capable. I am just a base commander in Sabaody Archipelago, only a major general. How can I be a general? I'm here with one attitude: this position of general definitely belongs to you, brother."
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