In the past, among the three of them, Tina had the most promising future.
He is a top candidate to succeed the Tsuru faction and is also quite popular and well-liked within the Navy.
Smoker was a huge problem; his personality was terrible and his self-centeredness meant nobody wanted to play with him.
At that time, Kuro was still relatively unknown, and even after he joined the headquarters, only the higher-ups knew about him. Even Tina was unaware of Kuro's strength.
After spending more time with him, I realized, oh... this guy is a total scoundrel.
Kuro became truly famous when he defeated Redfield. It was then that the entire Navy realized that Admiral Kizaru had a young, powerful, and terrifying Marine under his command.
Time may fade many things, and the legend of Kuro will no longer circulate on the sea.
However, the navy has a record of it.
Unlike Coby, who earned the title of 'Marine Hero of Rocky Port' by teaming up with Law, this reputation is mainly for outsiders because he is still active on the sea and actively fighting pirates.
Kuro, on the other hand, has been hiding in Sabaody during this time, trying his best to downplay everything.
Given the turbulent global situation, most people outside the world have stopped mentioning this matter.
As long as he doesn't cause trouble again.
But in terms of status now, Kuro has the most prestige.
It is a consensus among all naval personnel that he will steadily succeed Admiral Kizaru.
Kuzan is gone, a new admiral has taken over, and factions are gradually fading away. Most people have either switched to Kizaru's side, followed Garp closely, or are just doing their own thing.
Sakazuki's side hasn't found a successor yet. Although the faction still exists, there isn't anyone with the definite strength to become a general.
Only Kizaru's side is relatively stable.
The more stable Kuro is, the more unshakeable his position in the Navy becomes.
Tina knew; she knew a lot about the Navy's inner workings, including the 'Rocks' that even young people didn't know.
Therefore, she understood even more the hidden power within this seemingly lazy man.
Similarly, the naval high command who coveted the Douglas Naval Group understood that even Admiral Sakazuki had never considered transferring the unit.
If I want to be transferred, there's nothing I can do unless this man in front of me agrees.
"Mobilize my troops?"
Kuro rolled his eyes. "What do you want? All the Marines are dead. Let Cass stay in the West Blue. The pirates in the West Blue are not weak. You yourself come from the West Blue, don't you know that?"
Are they going to transfer troops again?
When troops are transferred, whose credit is it?
Besides, although he doesn't really want to be famous, he can't let others take advantage of him.
I didn't know he was the famous vengeful prince of the East China Sea.
You think you can transfer troops just because of a single sentence without any prior relationship?
Even the Celestial Dragons can't do anything about it.
“Tina doesn’t handle this kind of thing, but I would like to borrow your troops,” Tina said.
"You can do it."
Kuro lit another cigar and said, "You've helped me so much, lending me some troops is no problem. Speaking of which, could you get me some more? I'm out of stock."
"Tina knew it."
Tina shook her head helplessly: "I'll make some for you when I have time, but Kuro, you need to be careful. I'm not kidding when I say that the higher-ups are investigating you. It should be the World Government. Everyone already knows about your attitude towards CP."
Lucilfer Kuro dislikes the CP and government officials, a fact known to any slightly high-ranking naval officer.
"What's there to investigate about me?"
Kuro leaned back and said nonchalantly, "I don't steal, rob, or embezzle. I'm dedicated to the cause of justice every day. The old man hasn't mentioned this to me, so don't worry."
"Could it be a promotion review?" Smoker suddenly asked. "I've been through that before. When I was transferred to G-5 and promoted to lieutenant general, I was reviewed once."
"ha!"
Kuro laughed: "What nonsense are you talking about, Smoker? I have no merits, no achievements, and you think I can just promote me like that? Besides, if there was really going to be an investigation, I should know about it. There's not a single word about it, so how could it be a promotion?"
The promotion from major general to lieutenant general is a qualitative leap; it's not something that can be done simply by making a phone call or having a marshal tell you.
Those were the real high command of the navy.
If there's a real investigation, he'll be notified immediately, because it concerns him.
"Um?"
After thinking for a moment, Kuro looked at Chloe uncertainly and asked, "You haven't been hiding anything from me lately, have you?"
"No."
Kro shook his head decisively: "I haven't received any similar information either."
"real?"
Kuro narrowed his eyes.
"real."
Kro pushed up his glasses, a fine layer of sweat appearing on his forehead.
"Then why are you sweating?" Kuro asked suspiciously.
How can I not sweat when you're staring at me like that!
Kuro pursed his lips and said, "Mr. Kuro, there really is no news. Perhaps it's just that CP has too much of a grudge against you and wants to find some dirt on you to attack you."
"Um?"
Kuro opened his eyes wide and said happily, "That would be great... No, how about this, you go back and spread some rumors about me and send them over, I want to see what CP wants to do to me."
He doesn't care what he does; he'll give his partner whatever they want.
Anyway, he can't leave the navy.
If you really manage to get him off the hook, he'll immediately bring a flower basket to thank his CP.
What a kind person!
“I understand, Mr. Kuro…”
Kro nodded, even with a hint of excitement: "I will do it."
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