After chatting for a while, the owner, with a fawning smile, led the waiter to serve the dishes.
This is a typical Japanese BBQ restaurant, with light dipping sauces and a focus on the ingredients.
The dishes are all made from animal meat, with excess parts removed, making them look very refined.
The grilled meat here is served with rice.
But that was the last one.
"Come on, have a drink."
Kuro opened a bottle of premium liquor, poured himself a glass, and raised it: "It's been a long time since we got together, let's have a toast."
As he spoke, the others also raised their glasses.
Lida was the only one who seemed unhappy.
"Why is mine still juice?" she said, looking at the juice in her glass, somewhat annoyed.
"Why would a child drink alcohol? Fruit juice is much better; it's sweet," Kuro said to her after finishing his glass.
"Hey, Kuro!"
Lida instantly transformed into her teenage form, puffing out her chest and creating a wave of movement. "I'm twenty years old!"
"Yes, yes, this bottle of juice is yours tonight. Nobody will take it from you. Drink it slowly."
Kuro gave a perfunctory reply and poured himself another glass.
"Speaking of which, you're already twenty...it's been two years." Kuro finished his drink, saying with a touch of melancholy.
Compared to the ten years of peace and stability in the East China Sea, so much has happened in the last two years, it's enough to make one's scalp tingle.
But in the blink of an eye, he's already twenty-six.
Although in this world, people in their thirties and forties are still considered young.
Sentomaru is thirty-four years old, but with his dazed look, it wouldn't be much different if you said he was twenty-four.
"Yes, it's been two years... I've known you for two years too, and you've been promoted very quickly in these two years."
Smoker raised his glass to Kuro and laughed, "You were just a lowly warrant officer back then, and now you're a major general."
Among those present, several of the commanding officers were naval admirals.
Smoker is a lieutenant general in G-5, Tina is a rear admiral in the waters under her jurisdiction near Alabasta, and Kuro is a rear admiral in Sabaody Archipelago.
They were both military leaders in their respective regions.
Oh, Smoker isn't included.
"Smoker, when are you being transferred from G-5?" Kuro asked.
As a lieutenant general in G-5, he should have been the base commander, but G-5 already had a base commander, and Smoker was just in a transitional role, especially when Kuzan was still around. If nothing unexpected happens, after he becomes a lieutenant general, he should be transferred from G-5 and become the base commander of some base in the New World.
But now that Kuzan is gone, Smoker is in a bind.
However, as a veteran of the Navy, although he is not popular, he does have a few good friends. Tina will help him, and if Smoker asks, Kuro will also help him.
A lieutenant general, of course, needs to be transferred to another base to command a region independently.
"I don't have that idea for now. You might not know about the environment in G-5. Those navy people... are actually very nice and very capable. I will accomplish my goals here."
Smoker clenched his fist and said in a deep voice, "I don't believe the Straw Hat Boy has just disappeared! He will definitely reappear, and when he comes to the New World, I will personally arrest that kid!"
From 30 million to 400 million, this level of bounty was achieved in just one year, and when he reached the top, that Straw Hat Boy even displayed the potential of Conqueror's Haki.
This dangerous man was released from the East China Sea by him; it started with him, and it should end with him!
"Keep it up!"
Kuro picked up a piece of grilled meat, added some wasabi, and put it in his mouth.
"Mmm, it tastes good, Lida, have some more."
Kuro didn't even need to say that; after finishing her first glass of juice, Lida immediately picked up her chopsticks and devoured it in no time.
"G-5..."
Tina, with a cigarette between her fingers, leaned back in her chair with her arms crossed and said to Smoker, "The G-5 Navy is one of the most notorious in the Navy. Those scoundrels with terrible personalities are a good match for you, Smoker."
Smoker glanced at Tina, puffing on his cigar, and said, "Those Marines, my subordinates just don't live like ordinary Marines; they're more like pirates. But without a doubt, they are also 'justices.' There was a shipwreck near G-5 recently, and many people died, including many children. They searched for a long time, and even after it was confirmed that no one could be found, they still didn't give up... People like that deserve to be called Marines."
"Forget it, you decide what to do. Tina is at her wit's end with you," Tina said, shaking her head.
The entire navy, including officers and soldiers, knows that G-5 is a very difficult place to work.
Most of the scum of the Navy would be sent there, and only a scoundrel like Smoker would think it was a good place. Tina, on the other hand, couldn't stand that kind of awful Navy.
"One of the famous ones? Who else is famous? I do know about the G-5 navy," Kuro asked, puzzled.
These words made Chloe open her mouth, but then hesitated to speak.
Tina looked at him and said, "And your subordinate Cass's 'Douglag Naval Squadron' is also a well-known naval group."
Kuro: "..."
Never mind, I didn't ask.
In the navy, there are many famous people, not just naval officers and soldiers. Of course, there are also those who became famous because of their military service.
Like the Navy in G-5, which was originally filled with troublemakers and scoundrels, making G-5 a mess and its behavior was almost no different from that of pirates. It was just wearing the skin of a Navy.
Many people find this disgusting. While Kuro doesn't feel any ill will towards it, he certainly doesn't like it.
These sailors, if you put it nicely, are loyal and act entirely on their whims; if you don't put it nicely, they're all troublemakers, the kind you can't even beat to submission.
Corruption and extortion are rampant, and petty theft is rampant. If it weren't for their strong fighting capabilities and their leading position in the new world, no one would tolerate them.
The fact that the Navy has tolerated them until now only shows their loyalty, provided they are not banned. And these people can't be banned anyway; once banned, they will definitely all become pirates.
As for the 'Douglag Navy Squadron', Kuro didn't know about it, nor did he pay much attention to it.
However, anyone in the navy who pays even a little attention to intelligence knows the reputation of this navy.
The clone army is a formidable force, adept at both offense and defense, with thousands of members acting as one. Especially under the leadership of "Giant Shield" Cass, they are a renowned naval force in the West Blue and both sections of the Grand Line.
"Your troops are enviable, but no one can take them away from you."
Tina said, "When Tsuru and I were chatting, they mentioned this phenomenon. Many officers wanted to transfer people out of Pegasus Island, but they didn't take action because of your reputation."
Kuro's name is now very famous.
Kuro himself may not want to admit it, but it is indeed the case.
The fact that the old man treated him like his own son was enough to extinguish most people's hopes.
Not to mention his own qualifications.
Kizaru sent the prince; that's no joke.
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