In the office, Bogart had returned to normal.
Because in addition to Kuro, his subordinates also came, especially Cass, who led some Douglas Navy personnel, lining up from the office into the corridor.
Kuro had them 'wake up' to Bogart.
Then he returned to normal...
What about going back to farm? What about being soft-hearted?
He's a dignified rear admiral, Garp's first mate, someone Garp has followed since he was young, and someone who is absolutely steadfast in his belief in justice. How could he have such a idiotic idea?
This is absolutely incomprehensible!
His expression was filled with intense resentment and a sense of humiliation. Bogart clenched his fists, veins bulging on his forehead. "I was just thinking that if Mr. Garp didn't agree, I would change my sword to a reverse blade and never kill again. It's all because of that despicable ability user!"
Kuro smiled slightly at these words.
Reverse blade?
What, you know the Flying Sword Style?
Perfect timing, he'll be a philanderer, let's see who's more powerful.
"Where is the ability user, Bogart? You should have just been hit not long ago, right? That ability user shouldn't have left yet."
It wasn't long between Garp's resignation and Kuro's takeover. When Garp returned, nothing had happened, and he didn't mention anything about the abnormality of G-3. That means it wasn't something that happened before Garp, so it must have happened recently.
During this time, that ability user must still be here, or hasn't gone very far.
"That ability user!"
Upon hearing about the Devil Fruit user, Bogart seemed even more resentful, his eyes under his hat brim practically gleaming with cold light. "The G-3 Marines have lost their fighting spirit and have been bombarded by pirates. There must be rumors spreading throughout the sea that G-3 is finished. Kuro, you have to bring G-3 back to life!"
"Alright, alright, I understand this problem."
Kuro waved his hand, "Let's find the most important ones first, otherwise, who can stand someone who's lacking fighting spirit every now and then?"
Boga nodded, lost in thought, and then said, "A month ago, around this time, I heard that there were pirates in the nearby Grand Port, so I went there. But when I got there, I found a very strange scene. Those pirates had lost their fighting spirit and were living peacefully there."
"But pirates can't live a peaceful life without paying a price. Past sins can't be forgiven simply by laying down their weapons. We were just about to take everyone away when a man in black robes appeared..."
Bogart pondered for a moment, then nodded emphatically, confirming, "That's right, the man in black robes just appeared there, and then things got a bit complicated. I suddenly felt a pang of sympathy, thinking that it wasn't a bad thing for them to live here; at least there was peace. Some of the navy were also influenced by this and stayed on that island. Later, I came back. At that time, I didn't feel anything was wrong, no..."
He smiled bitterly at his bandaged hand. "I never felt anything was wrong. In fact, I even softened my heart for a while during the battle with the pirates, which led to many marine casualties. As a result, those pirates followed us to G-3, and then G-3 became like this. At that time... we paid a heavy price to get the pirates to leave."
"Later, those navy personnel who were still conscious in G-3 went to Grand again. I guess they realized something was wrong by then. But some of them didn't come back, and those who did came back brought that man in black robes to G-3. I even wanted to invite that man to dinner, but he just took a look around and left. Since then, G-3 has completely changed."
"Naval casualties? And you went to Grand a second time?" Kuro frowned. "Kuro, is there no relevant information? If G-3 was deployed, shouldn't they have reported to me, the current base commander?"
"some."
Kro nodded and said, "There was news from G-3 heading to Grand Harbor, but they quickly sent back a message saying that the situation was under control. I have already reported this to you."
Kuro frowned, as if there was indeed such a thing.
When he was still at headquarters, Clooney had mentioned this to him, but he hadn't paid any attention to it.
It's normal for the navy to go to various places to eliminate pirates, and it's also normal for there to be casualties. It's impossible for the navy to fight pirates with zero casualties; that kind of naive world doesn't exist.
Where there is conflict, there is war; where there is war, there will inevitably be death, without exception.
No one would care about this kind of news, and since G-3 had already said that the situation was under control, Kuro put it out of his mind.
Looking back now...
Kuro paced back and forth in his office, finally stopping at a standing map wall. There, he saw a map of the sea area under G-3's jurisdiction, which included many islands.
"Where is Grand Island?"
"Mr. Kuro, this is it."
Kro pointed to an island relatively close to the G-3 fortress and said, "This place is an ice island with a thriving fishing industry. It is also the largest island in the vicinity. If the weather on this island hadn't been so bad, the G-3 base would have been located here."
So close?
Kuro paused for a moment, then grinned and said, "An ability user is right next to me? Not bad, causing trouble right under my nose. Cass, Wilbur, gather everyone, let's go."
"Yes, Mr. Kuro!"
The two of them drank loudly together and then went out to prepare.
"Wait a minute, I'll go too."
Bogart reached for the dusty knife in the corner.
"No need."
At this moment, Kuro interrupted him. He stared at Bogart and said slowly, "This is my base now. You are Garp's adjutant, so don't cause trouble here. Otherwise, will the Marines listen to you or me? Go back. You're out of the picture."
Bogart paused, startled, and said with a wry smile, "Is it because of a rift between you and Lieutenant General Garp?"
"You're quite well-informed. It's not as exaggerated as you think. I'm just annoyed."
Kuro clicked his tongue and said, "Don't overthink it, just go back and report."
He was simply annoyed because Garp had tricked him, so he also felt annoyed by Garp's faction.
Just hand over G-3 to him, whatever.
Can I handle it?
So much crap right from the start.
“I understand.” Bogart stopped and said in a deep voice, “You are the commander of G-3 base, you make the decision.”
Kuro glanced at him, said nothing, and turned to leave.
His subordinates followed behind, and soon the entire office was empty again, leaving only Bogart alone.
Bogart gave a wry smile, but still gripped the knife. He held the hilt and swung it, swishing away the dust along with the scabbard.
"What a disgrace."
He's a veteran naval officer, and yet he fell for it.
Even if I go back to headquarters, I will have no face to face this matter.
Most importantly, Kuro wouldn't allow him to salvage his honor.
I heard that Vice Admiral Garp offended Vice Admiral Clow in Sabaody Archipelago, so it seems that the rift between them is quite significant.
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