New headquarters.
The Golden Lion is docked at the port.
The ship was pulled to the side, and a staircase opened from the side, leading down to the port.
Kuro, wrapped in bandages, floated down, carrying Lida and Kro.
At the port, two rows of sailors saluted simultaneously, standing ramrod straight.
Kuro, with a cigar in his mouth, walked through the middle and headed straight for the marshal's office.
This time, he brought Lida and Clooney with him.
It wasn't that he wanted to bring them; the old man specifically instructed him to bring two subordinate representatives.
Kuro went straight to the tallest building, the castle tower, where he saw Sakazuki sitting at the admiral's table, with Kizaru sitting in a large chair next to him, his legs crossed.
"Oh~ Kuro."
Upon seeing Kuro arrive, Kizaru pouted and said, "What happened? Is Barrett that strong? He's terrifying."
Kuro rolled his eyes, ignored him, and nodded to Sakazuki, "Marshal Sakazuki."
Sakazuki nodded, looking at Kuro's bandaged figure with a solemn expression, and said in a deep voice, "You've worked hard."
What a fine navy officer, seriously wounded, yet still obeying orders to come here.
"Please sit down."
As Sakazuki spoke, a navy officer swiftly brought over a large chair and placed it behind Kuro.
Kuro didn't stand on ceremony and sat directly opposite Sakazuki, with Kuro and Lida standing straight behind them.
“I’ve already heard the report about Barrett, but I’d like to hear it from you again,” Sakazuki said.
"Ah... well, with the great help of many vice admirals and the Seven Warlords of the Sea, I barely managed to defeat Barrett. I didn't really deal with Greygate's pirates; it was mainly Barrett who killed them by his own power-induced shockwave."
Kuro blurted out, "Marshal Sakazuki, everyone deserves credit."
This is what makes a good navy!
Sakazuki was even more satisfied. He was the one who single-handedly killed Barrett, yet he didn't forget his colleague who came to help. Sure enough, Kuro has always been this kind of person, and he has never changed.
Actually, it's fine if he says he did it himself. They have a special evaluation process. Even if it wasn't Kuro's achievement, based on his current contributions, he would still be credited.
The Navy owes him too much.
Fortunately, the communication with the higher-ups went through, or rather, they had initially favored Kuro, which was good and saved us a lot of trouble.
“We’ll assess the specifics. You should rest and recover for a while. But Kuro, you know your own proposal has been approved,” Sakazuki said in a deep voice.
"I know..."
Kuro had just started speaking when he saw Sakazuki's gaze and suddenly realized something was wrong. He immediately changed his tune: "Wait! I don't know! I'm seriously injured right now, I..."
Sakazuki reached out to stop Kuro from speaking, saying, "The World Government has decided to re-select the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and the power to lead the Seven Warlords will no longer be under the jurisdiction of the World Government, but will be jointly managed by us and the World Government. In general, we will be responsible for the jurisdiction and leadership, but we will also listen to the World Government's summons."
This is just a face-saving gesture. Whether the World Government listens or not... aside from matters of principle that cannot be ignored, when has the Navy ever actually carried out any other orders?
In the end, it turns out that the Navy is in charge of the jurisdiction, but in order to save face for these three so-called agencies directly under the World Government, they are still listed under the World Government so that the Seven Warlords of the Sea are not openly inferior to the Navy.
However, they are actually no less powerful than the Navy. Among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, it depends on the individual. There are only a few Warlords of the Sea now, mainly Hawkeye and Hancock. These two have always been disrespectful, and it doesn't matter who they are under. They themselves represent the capital to disrespect others.
After saying that, Sakazuki looked at Kuro, and that look made Kuro have an instant urge to run away.
"We intend to hand over this power to you, Jinni, to oversee all matters related to the Seven Warlords of the Sea," Sakazuki said slowly.
"Wait! Wait!"
Kuro jumped up, shouting, "No! I'm a vice admiral! What right do I have to lead the Seven Warlords? I'm not qualified, and I don't command respect! This kind of thing should be done by an admiral..."
"The general will cooperate with you." Sakazuki's eyes, sharp as an eagle's, looked over and said, "Including myself, I will cooperate with you whenever necessary!"
no...
Are you playing this high?!
Kuro always thought that even if this matter fell to the old man, he would at most cooperate and do a few things for the old man.
What's going on now?
The general will cooperate with me?
You, as the marshal, also have to cooperate with me?
This caught Kuro off guard. The words he had prepared stuck in his throat, and he stammered, "Isn't there...isn't there Admiral Kizaru?"
As he spoke, he looked over, a pleading look appearing in his eyes.
He's in this state, he's even wearing bandages.
You'd better put in some effort!
You treat me like your own son, don't you?
Kizaru pouted and said, "Oh~ this decision is terrifying, Sakazuki."
It's here!
Kuro was startled; finally, this old man had spoken up for him.
"But this is the decision of the Five Elders, so there's nothing we can do but accept it, Kuro."
Kizaru's next words sent a chill down Kuro's spine.
"What's going on?"
Kuro grinned and said, "The Five Elders? What do the Five Elders want with me? Aren't they looking for you to coordinate with?"
Sakazuki smirked: "What you did in Greygate restored the face that the Revolutionary Army had lost due to their rash incursion. Many kings speak highly of you, so the Five Elders will give you this power this time."
I'm fucking...
I...
Kuro gritted his teeth, holding back the curse that was about to escape his lips, causing the veins on his bandaged forehead to bulge.
I'm here for revenge, not to work for the world government!
The World Conference is the World Conference, and I am me; the situation is different!
"Wouldn't it be better to give this to Admiral Kizaru? Admiral Fujitora would also work, or if all else fails, Admiral Green Bull," Kuro said dryly.
"I'm very busy, you know."
Kizaru chuckled and said, "Vegapunk's research has recently yielded results, and I have to take care of that now."
Don't even try!
I see you drinking tea or clipping your nails every day, when are you ever busy!
"Fujitora and Green Bull...?"
Sakazuki thought for a moment and said, "The higher-ups have assigned it to you, so you'll be the one to complete it. We prefer you to the other two."
Even for the Navy as a whole, it would be better for Kuro to be in charge than for Fujitora and Green Bull to be in charge of those vice admirals who hold real power.
At least the former would accept it, but the latter... things are likely to get chaotic.
"Kuro, your biggest flaw is that you are too humble."
Sakazuki said in a deep voice, "This is a decision made from above. You can take on some responsibility. Don't be afraid of anything. Our navy will unconditionally support any decision you make."
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