The World Destroyer, Bondi Wald, died in battle.
To be honest, Kuro's feelings for him weren't as strong as those for Golden Lion and Redfield.
It is said that strong people can clearly understand the enemy's will and thoughts, and know the enemy's character when they fight.
The Golden Lion gives Kuro a feeling of grandeur and magnificence.
Redfield struck him as enlightened and arrogant.
So, the only feeling Wald gave him was one of distortion.
It's like the twisted look of a resentful, abandoned woman.
Although this final move allowed Kuro to see his own light, it was all for naught.
After all, Kuro didn't steal anything.
One can only marvel at the terrifying power of human will.
"It's better that he's dead..."
Kuro looked at Wald, who was kneeling with his fist raised and motionless, and sighed, "The world is pretty messed up, especially for someone like you. If you're old and don't want to retire, it's a good thing you're dead."
As he spoke, his body rose up and floated out of the hole above, until he reached the top of the ship.
"Lion's Might - Earthly Treasury of the Ocean".
As he spoke, a huge whirlpool appeared beneath the ship, and a massive tsunami roared around it, completely engulfing the Gurosyadi.
Without Wald's obstruction, the tsunami swallowed the ships with unusual ease.
Soon, the ship gradually broke apart under the churning of the whirlpool, with wood chips and steel separating, the heavier ones falling into the sea and the lighter ones floating everywhere.
As the tsunami swept downstream, the enormous ship was completely destroyed.
Only a few remnants of the wreckage danced on the surface of the sea as the whirlpool subsided, telling tales of its former glory.
"roll!"
A familiar-looking object flew straight towards Kuro from the sea. Kuro yelled angrily, clenched his fist, and the wind pressure stirred up the area around the object, shattering the ship's rudder into pieces.
The ship's rudder is really against him, isn't it!
Watching the debris from the ship's rudder fall, Kuro snorted coldly and flew towards Sabaody Archipelago.
When he arrived in Chambord, he glanced around but did not see Hawkeye.
He landed on the ground and asked, "Where's Hawkeye?"
"They're gone."
Lida said, "He left while you were causing the tsunami and shipwreck. He said he would find a chance to spar with you."
"I'll spar with him my ass! You think I don't have enough trouble already?"
Kuro rolled his eyes. "Never mind him, let him go. Wald's gone anyway. Kuro, Kuro!"
Kuro appeared from the side and asked, "Mr. Kuro, you were looking for me?"
"Go and draft a report that says Hawkeye defended Sabaody Archipelago, highlighting his achievements. Then say that Wald died in a nearby tsunami after the fierce battle. Get rid of me completely, don't leave a trace."
It's good that Hawkeye is gone. If he's gone, he can say whatever he wants about the report.
He was a bit carried away by Wald's earlier provocation, and wanting to test the power of his new move, he went ahead and attacked.
But even after the game is over, there are still some cleanup tasks to be done.
At this point, promotions are no longer very meaningful. Although people still try to avoid promotions if possible, the core issue has changed.
Previously, his position was low and he didn't show much. Not being promoted meant he was safe and wouldn't be of much use within the naval system.
But now that he's a major general, he can't escape if something happens. So he should keep a low profile, stay in his base, and not go to the New World.
In a normal navy operation like the Wald incident, the navy would have already given themselves a huge shout-out. It wasn't like the entire navy was working together, with all the admirals and vice admirals going into battle. If they didn't put in their best effort, unlike Sakazuki who fought his way through the Marineford War, then they would definitely be fine.
But now he's the only one guarding this place, oh, and Hawkeye too.
Hawkeye is the type of person who usually doesn't bother to speak up.
Just shift the blame—no, the credit—onto him.
He is a Shichibukai, the highest position, so his achievements are of little use; in fact, they relieve some of the pressure on Kuro.
Anyway, the World Government is currently controlling me, and with my report in hand, even if the old man wanted to promote me, the World Government wouldn't agree.
What a wonderful thing.
“I understand, Mr. Kuro, I will do my best.” Kuro nodded and said.
"Alright, then I'll leave it to you."
Kuro waved his hand and walked towards the base. "Have Kikyo make something. I'm starving. I was just drinking with Mihawk."
“I want some too!” Lida called out from behind him.
"Eat, eat, eat, I'll take you to eat." Kuro ruffled her hair and walked forward.
...
Wald's story did not cause much of a stir in the world.
The newspapers only announced that Wald had been wiped out by the navy, and nothing much was done.
Unlike the previous incident where the four foolish kings of Redfield scattered newspapers all over the world, Wald himself had little interaction with those pirate heroes of the old era.
Although he was very famous thirty years ago, that fame was only in the eyes of the World Government. As far as pirates were concerned, his fame was not as great as that of Shiki the Golden Lion and Redfield. So when he died, those who knew about it would sigh, but most of them didn't really care.
Especially in the current environment.
There is something more noteworthy than Wald.
The decisive battle has ended! Blackbeard Pirates Admiral Marshall D. Teach defeats the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates!
Newspapers were filled with such news.
The Blackbeard Pirates, led by Marshall D. Teach, defeated the Whitebeard Pirates, led by Marco. This battle, which began half a year ago, has now come to a complete end.
Blackbeard secured his place among the Four Emperors!
"That bastard Teach."
In the office, Kuro, sipping a cigar and reading the newspaper, thought, "Looks like he's doing quite well."
Kuro was not surprised that Teach became one of the Four Emperors.
He was surprised by something else.
The Navy has intelligence that isn't in the newspapers, and there's another reason why the Blackbeard Pirates were able to win.
That idiot Kuzan seems to have joined the Blackbeard Pirates.
During the decisive battle, intelligence indicated that Kuzan was spotted.
The World Government and Navy did not disclose this information, and many people were unaware of it, but as the old man's trusted subordinate, he received this intelligence immediately.
This matter cannot be disclosed.
This is even more serious than that old man Zephyr resigning from the Navy and establishing a new one.
If it were revealed that a former Marine Admiral had become a pirate, it would be a huge blow to the credibility of the World Government and the Navy.
It is said that Sakazuki almost burned down his office after learning the news.
That's so damn exciting!
"Is this the channel he found to avoid feeling lost?"
Kuro raised an eyebrow and muttered, "What does he want to do? Help Teach become the Pirate King and then see the truth of history? No way, this guy isn't that bored. He's been an admiral for so many years and still believes in this stuff?"
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