After Cassios's outburst, Kuro's anger had dissipated.
Becoming a lieutenant general is a done deal, and there's no going back.
He'd be better off not going to that godforsaken place, New World. If he did go, he'd have to be fully prepared and make sure he was absolutely safe!
The sense of crisis that had been present in the first half of the story and across the world for so long was amplified to its maximum at this moment.
However, not being angry is one thing, being in a bad mood is another.
He didn't even greet the old man, nor did he want to attend any fish-related meetings. After leaving the office with his men, he headed towards the port.
In the square, Kuro walked ahead with a cigar in his mouth and a sinister expression, followed by his three subordinates.
"Lieutenant General Kuro!"
Koby suddenly appeared out of nowhere and excitedly congratulated him, "Congratulations on your promotion! That was so cool! You have such an impressive resume!"
Kuro glared at him with bloodshot eyes, but didn't say anything, and walked towards the port.
"Huh?" Koby tilted his head, looking a little confused.
He was in a bad mood.
Kro patted Koby on the shoulder, offered a word of comfort, and then followed him.
Are you in a bad mood?
Koby watched Kuro's retreating figure and murmured, "Did he not get promoted to Admiral?"
With this question in mind, Coby went to find Garp.
At this time, Garp was still competing with Sengoku to see who could eat more donuts.
Yes, he had finished eating his rice crackers.
"Lieutenant General Garp, Inspector Sengoku."
Coby and Helmeppo saluted the two, and then Coby said, "I just ran into Vice Admiral Kuro, and he seemed a little unhappy."
"It should be called Golden Lion."
Sengoku corrected him, "This code name will be issued soon. From now on, when you address Kuro, please use the code name as much as possible. That's the rule."
“Yes, Warring States Inspector!” Koby replied.
As for why I'm unhappy...
Sengoku chuckled: "I guess it's because he hasn't been promoted to general yet."
"Pfft, hahaha, that brat Kuro, he's still a long way from becoming an admiral. Borsalino hasn't retired yet." Garp laughed heartily, casually eating a donut.
"Hey, don't eat my donuts, you bastard!" Sengoku yelled.
“I have a question. Why doesn’t Headquarters promote anyone to the rank of general? That way, Mr. Kuro won’t be so unhappy,” Coby said.
"Pfft, hahaha, impossible, impossible."
Karp waved his hand dismissively: "That's impossible."
"That's true."
Sengoku nodded. "A long time ago, there were only two admiral positions in the headquarters. Then, in order to deal with the Great Pirate Era, the World Government increased the number of admiral positions to three, which are the three admirals of the Navy that you are familiar with. But three is the limit. If there are more, it will cause trouble for more than just the World Government."
Even if the World Government wanted to increase this, it wouldn't be something they could accomplish on their own.
There are too many things involved.
Although on the surface they are united against pirates.
What is certain is that we are not wrong in the general direction of 'justice'.
However, internally, while we can't talk about contradictions, there are still many problems.
Ideologies, factions, territories—all sorts of issues are on the Navy's side.
Over the decades, the core support of the three admirals and the old-school naval factions have stabilized. Even if Sakazuki carried out the 'world draft,' it was only because Kuzan left, creating a weakness.
Even so, the new general's power is far too weak.
Add another general?
If the promotion was made by a veteran of the navy, then this problem will become prominent, requiring a redistribution of factions and power, which is no small feat.
As for adding another one like Fujitora and Green Bull, it would be better not to add one at all, since no one would agree to it anyway.
Even the Warring States period itself would not agree to this.
"If Kuro wants to become a general, he can only succeed Borsalino; don't even think about anything else."
Sengoku looked out of the window at the square and said calmly, "Young man, it's good to have more experience. A general in his twenties is too young. Borsalino probably wouldn't agree to that."
That old monkey will definitely step down for Kuro's sake, but now is not the time.
He's still in his prime and can protect that brat Kuro for a while longer. Although his faction has firmly identified Kuro, Kuro has never been a lieutenant general and hasn't dealt with some of the problems in the New World, so it's not the right time yet.
If you don't want to become a 'thug,' the best way is to rise through the ranks step by step.
"Puhahaha, don't think about that kind of thing. Hey, Coby, Helmeppo, wanna have some donuts?" Garp asked, holding up a donut.
"I told you not to eat my donuts, you bastard!" Sengoku roared.
Meanwhile, on a balcony higher up in the Marshal's office, Sakazuki and Kizaru stood together, looking down.
Is Kuro angry?
Sakazuki watched the small figure walk towards the port and remarked, "Didn't you make it to the rank of general?"
"Well, who knows?" Kizaru said with a smile. "I don't think it's very likely. Otherwise, if he were to take the position, I could retire early. After all, it's the young people's world now."
"It's not time yet, Borsalino."
Sakazuki clenched his fist and said, "Now is not the time to investigate the Navy's internal affairs. Under my leadership, the Navy is stronger than ever before. At this time, we must take the initiative to strike!"
The results brought about by a high-end combat force are completely different.
Just like how that idiot Kuzan helped Blackbeard in the "Final Battle," which led to Blackbeard's resounding victory.
Besides providing the Navy with another high-end combat force that can decide the outcome of battles, Kuro's existence has another characteristic.
This can be seen from his resume.
Why did Sakazuki announce Kuro's achievements in public? Because all the great pirates Kuro killed had escaped from Impel Down.
The criminals on the sixth floor are not just those killed by Kuro; those powerful individuals are now roaming the seas.
"I will announce the matter of the 'Golden Lion' to the whole ocean!" Sakassky said.
In addition to announcing this to the Navy, the other people on the high seas should also know about Kuro's, no, about Vice Admiral Kinni's, achievements.
This is meant to warn those old folks who have escaped but are still restless.
Tell them...
Just stay there quietly and wait to die, you old, rotten ghosts!
This is Kuro's ability; among all the Navy, he is the only one qualified to intimidate Level 6 criminals!
“If you do that, Kuro will have a hard time,” Kizaru said, scratching his head.
“The Navy doesn’t care how hard it is, it’s all for justice!” Sakazuki said firmly.
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