The warship sailed toward Branch 153. As it sailed, Buck realized these people were trash, and he felt relieved.
"There are...there are sea monsters!"
Sailing on the high seas is never smooth sailing, even in the East China Sea.
Storms and lightning might be avoided in the East China Sea, but encountering sea monsters is simply bad luck.
The sea monster that suddenly appeared had a tiger-like head and a body the size of two warships; it was extremely ferocious.
"Fire! Fire!"
Under the command of the sergeant, the sailors ran around on the deck, taking up their guns and pushing their cannons to attack the sea monsters.
Meanwhile, the three that Buck had been keeping an eye on remained completely silent.
Kuro took out a cigar, lit it, took a puff, and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke.
Lida ate her snacks while watching the sea monster with great interest.
Kro adjusted his glasses, his eyes devoid of any emotion.
But in Buck's eyes, the three of them must have been frightened.
There wasn't a single sound, not even the courage to give orders. He's not even as brave as a sergeant. This lieutenant from headquarters is far too cowardly.
Even if he wasn't weak, Buck didn't care; he was just a lieutenant at headquarters.
"Is that tasty?"
Lida took a bite of the cookie and looked curiously at the tiger-shaped sea monster being bombarded by cannons.
As for marine mammals, it depends on how you distinguish them.
The weak fear tigers like tigers, while the strong crave tiger bones.
Kuro didn't want to think about anything else, he just wanted to get back to Branch 153 as soon as possible.
What's so delicious about sea monsters? He'd slaughtered them all by himself when he was cultivating, and the roasted ones never tasted any better.
Perhaps it's because there's no good cook around...
Kuro stroked his chin, glanced at Lida who was full of curiosity, and then sighed.
People say that prolonged illness makes one a good doctor, so why can't prolonged eating make one a good cook?
The sea monsters were driven back by the cannons, and the warships dared not linger there, speeding up their journey.
As night fell, the warship entered the 153 nautical territories and anchored at a nearby island for repairs.
This island is more like a small continent than an island. It is very large, with mountains scattered everywhere, stretching endlessly.
Some of the islands in this world surprised Kuro. For example, Alabasta, which could be called a continent, is still called an island because there are very few continuous landmasses there. No matter how large it is, it can only be an island.
"What a strange mountain."
Lida looked over and exclaimed in surprise, "Kuro, these mountains don't have peaks."
The mountains here are a bit strange. They have no peaks. All the mountains look as if they have been cut off. After reaching the middle of the mountain, there are neat cuts of varying heights.
"Reporting, Lieutenant, repairs are complete. Please rest here."
The sailors went ashore and set up tents and campfires ahead. After everything was set up, the sergeant came to report.
"Alright, let's start a fire and cook."
Kuro waved his hand, telling the marines to rest, and then said to Buck, "Cass, let's go catch up."
Having caught Cass, Kuro wasn't worried at all. As long as Cass was within his sight, he wouldn't have a chance to promote justice or anything like that. If no one promoted it, wouldn't the matter just be covered up?
As for Cass's promise not to use his name anymore, Kuro thought it best to keep an eye on him for a while to be on the safe side.
It's not too late to release him after I've persuaded him a bit more and made sure he's really changed.
Since he's here, there's no rush. His plan is to stay in the East China Sea for now, where he has plenty of time.
As he watched Kuro and the others walk toward a corner tent, Cass was overjoyed. He had just been thinking about how to deal with Kuro, but unexpectedly, God gave him the opportunity.
As the commander, Kuro's tent was naturally not the same as those of the Navy, nor was its location. Kuro's tent was built on a high ground on a slope, overlooking the Navy's tents. Its terrain was more remote than that of the Navy, making it suitable for Buck to make his move.
As soon as they sat down, Kuro seized the opportunity to brainwash Buck—no, to persuade him of his righteous strategies.
“Cass, I admire your courage to promote your righteous methods and actions, but this is your achievement, not mine. Perhaps I have provided you with some guidelines, but our justice is not the same. I am not a ‘stubborn justice,’ and you do not need to keep following this step. You should go ahead and create your own true justice.”
Kuro pleaded earnestly, "I saw what happened in the East Blue. It was entirely the result of you leading the Navy to fight the pirates. I am proud of you at headquarters, but this is truly your achievement. You can't let me be ridiculed by the other Marines at headquarters for stealing the credit for the victory."
So, Kass, next time you're fighting pirates, don't bring my name into it. I, Kuro, would never stoop to stealing the credit of a former subordinate. I have my own methods.”
These words moved the navy officer who came to deliver the meal. Lieutenant Kuro was so considerate of his subordinates, even giving up such a reputation. He truly deserved to be called a good boss.
Although the East China Sea is weak, the naval heroes of the East China Sea still have considerable reputations.
Buck nodded perfunctorily: "I understand, Lieutenant Kuro. I won't say that again."
Kuro said with satisfaction, "It's good that you understand, Cass. I will carry out my justice at headquarters, and you will carry out your justice in the East Blue. I look forward to you spreading your fame from the East Blue to headquarters, so that the navy at headquarters will recognize your justice!"
Yes, you can continue to uphold justice in the East China Sea. Just don't come to headquarters, and definitely don't apply to be my subordinate!
Kuro's words were flawless, perfectly embodying the image of an upright and humble Marine who doesn't boast of his achievements. However, Buck, who had spent years navigating dangerous areas, sensed something different in his tone.
Even though this lieutenant from headquarters appeared calm, I could still sense a hint of fear in his expression.
Is he afraid?
That's true. If such incompetent marines become famous, they'll be targeted by pirates, who will use them as stepping stones to fame.
Buck immediately understood.
Sometimes, only the most cautious person can understand what the most cautious person wants.
For a moment, Buck felt a sense of mutual respect.
He lives cautiously, even when challenging Kaido, he is extremely careful, and he has prepared all the plans.
"It's a pity. No matter how good the plan is, it's useless when you encounter those strong people. If I didn't need to use your identity, perhaps I would have told you some principles."
Buck thought with regret.
You might not know what it means to go from an ordinary pirate to someone with a bounty of over 300 million. We usually call such people 'great pirates'.
Being cautious is never a bad thing, as long as you find the right target.
He failed to find Kaido, but he couldn't possibly fail to find a mere lieutenant in the headquarters.
Unless this lieutenant is some hidden genius, someone who is clearly capable but extremely cautious.
But... how could that be!
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