"They have a good eye for choosing..."
Kuro glanced at the fruit, waved his hand, and said, "Alright, no one's going to eat it anyway, here you go. I hope you'll keep up the good work in the future."
He chose the 'Double Fruit' that he had just obtained.
None of his own men or his men's men ate the fruit, and since Wilbur was basically stationed in Sabaody Archipelago, it was appropriate to give it to him.
This fruit is also good for defense.
If the power of a shell is increased tenfold, that's still quite significant.
"Thank you, Major General Kuro!"
Wilbur's expression turned serious. He took a deep breath, looked at the fruit, and thought of many things.
As he spent more and more time communicating with Cass, he learned more and more details about Kuro.
When Kass ate the Devil Fruit, it took a lot of courage, after all, a Devil Fruit is inhabited by a devil.
As a man of the sea, to be separated from the ocean for this purpose is something most people cannot endure.
but...
Just like Kas, in order to help Major General Clow and to spread the justice that Major General Clow taught!
Even if I become a landlubber, even if I live forever, I will never be able to go to sea!
It was all worth it!
“Cass, with you leading the way, I, Wilbur, will have no fear!”
Wilbur roared furiously in his heart, grabbed the fruit, and shoved it into his mouth, swallowing it whole in one gulp.
It seems that most people in this world possess the skill of swallowing pills.
I don't know if it's a talent.
"Goodness."
Kuro grimaced as he swallowed it whole; yet another man had learned the correct way to eat a Devil Fruit.
Take a bite, just in case the effect isn't satisfactory.
If you eat too much of it, the taste is really unpleasant; Kuro has experienced this firsthand.
However, if you swallow it whole, the flavor won't be as strong because you only experience the taste for a moment, without even having to chew.
"Major Admiral Kuro!"
After swallowing the fruit, Wilbur's face turned pale and then red. He swayed for a moment, then stood up again, staring intently at Kuro. "I will definitely make good use of this power!"
"Oh, good luck."
Kuro nodded. "Do a good job. I have high hopes for you. You're much better than Cass."
“Cas…”
Wilbur exclaimed excitedly, "Am I better than Cass in some ways?!"
"Yes, in some ways, you are much better than Cass."
Kuro does not deny this.
Wilbur is easy to manage, but Cass, that hot-blooded bearded guy, isn't easy to manage, he's a nightmare.
"I understand, I will try my best!" Wilbur clenched his fist.
He was not only acknowledged by Major General Kuro, but Major General Kuro also said that he was better than Cass in some aspects.
That's Cass!
The man he admires most!
Or... I can really fulfill my long-cherished wish and become Major General Kuro's spear!
“Major General Kuro…no, may I call you Mr. Kuro?” Wilbur asked expectantly.
"Um?"
Kuro raised an eyebrow. "It's not that it's impossible..."
"Thank you, Mr. Kuro!!"
Wilbur saluted sharply, "I will certainly live up to your expectations!!"
As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes.
"Stop, stop, stop. What are you crying about, you grown man? Forget it, good luck. Go on with your work." Kuro waved his hand, looking annoyed.
Why is this guy getting so excited, just like that idiot Cass?
"yes!"
Wilbur saluted again and ran off in a few quick steps.
He wanted to share this good news with Cass, to tell Cass that he had also been recognized by Mr. Kuro.
Then they can cooperate and work together for the cause of justice!
Thinking this, he touched the book "Quotes of Justice" that he always kept close to his chest, and felt his chest burning and his whole body surging with heat.
"Cass has dedicated his life to the justice that Mr. Kuro taught him, so I will let the world know about Mr. Kuro's ideals of justice and his noble sentiments! For Mr. Kuro, I will also dedicate my life!!!" he thought to himself.
Achoo!
In the office, Kuro sneezed again, feeling a strange chill.
He rubbed his nose, puzzled, and said, "Why have I been sneezing so much lately..."
He leaned back in his chair, shifting to a more comfortable position, and lay there with his eyes closed, resting like a salted fish.
...
Four months later.
Time passed by in Kuro's daily slumped posture.
Wilbur would come every now and then to report on the situation in Sabaody and, incidentally, urge Kuro to go back and report.
However... he ignored this.
As for performance reviews, he simply pretends not to hear them and ignores them.
Anyway, he has his father-in-law to rely on, so he's not afraid of this.
However, it seems that's not possible recently.
"Hey, Kuro, they said there's going to be a completion ceremony for the new headquarters. Aren't you going?"
In the office, Lida said with some anticipation, "I wonder what the food will taste like in the new headquarters' cafeteria."
The new headquarters was officially completed two months ago, but the ceremony was held recently.
Kuro absolutely has to go there.
Because Wilbur had come to urge him again recently, and brought with him instructions from Marshal Sakassky, urging him to return to attend the ceremony.
Kuro, with a cigar in his mouth, nodded and said, "I have to go. I can't ignore Sakazuki's feelings."
To be honest, he was a little worried beforehand, fearing that because of the Wald incident, he might receive a promotion notice one day.
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