Chapter 262: That Would Be Great... No, That's Disheartening
Chapter 262: That Would Be Great... No, That's Disheartening
After lying on the ground for a while, Donald pushed himself up and glared at Kuro. His gaze seemed to carve Kuro’s image into his mind permanently.
What?
"Still not convinced, not convinced? Want another round?"
If he insisted on another fight, Kuro wouldn’t be so generous this time. One chance was enough. Did Donald really think the ambushnavy wouldn’t face consequences?
Bang!
Suddenly, Donald threw himself onto the ground in a full prostration, declaring sincerely, “I’ve been defeated, and I accept it! Truly, you are the worthy apprentice of the one who defeated my master—perfectly inheriting their legacy! But I won’t give up. I’ll challenge you again!”
With that, he turned and leapt into the Grand Line, swimming rapidly into the distance.
Looks like he’s planning to retreat.
Is this guy really this reckless?
“Kuro, what exactly was that slash? Wasn’t that a Killing Intent?”
Waiting until Donald vanished from everyone’s sight, Lida approached, poking Kuro as she asked.
“If you punch ten thousand times daily with a grateful heart, you’ll manage it too,” Kuro replied.
“Ten thousand times with a grateful heart? You too?” Lida eyed him skeptically.
“Of course!”
Kuro said firmly. “I was extremely grateful back then!”
Indeed, he was grateful.
Though arriving in this world wasn’t his choice, the strength granted by his cheat ability gave him self-defense. For this, Kuro felt immense gratitude.
Gratitude for the cheat ability, and for his innate talent in swordsmanship.
Otherwise, he couldn’t have mastered such lightning-fast draws. The 【Shinmeiryu Style】might be wind-based, but without training, even wind wouldn’t help.
“Ten thousand times? Full-force?” Lida’s jaw dropped.
“Otherwise, how could ordinary slashes work?” Kuro nodded.
“You’re definitely a hentai.”
Such a method was unbearable for ordinary people. Ten thousand full-force attacks daily, beyond exhaustion, was mind-numbingly dull. How could anyone maintain gratitude through that?
“Commander, commander!”
A Lieutenant ran over, shouting, “Commander, a Warship is approaching!”
Warship?
Kuro paused, not even asking, when a yellow glow lit up the sky.
“Hello, hello! Strange, Kuro, why aren’t you answering calls?”
The lecherous old man casually watched the black Transponder Snail on his wrist materialize him into view of Kuro at the Port.
“Oh~ So many people! Scary! Kuro, are you here to welcome this old man? But my call hasn’t connected yet.”
“That’s because you’re using a stolen Transponder Snail!”
Kuro snapped with bulging veins, then smiled seeing Lucius Kro land. “Gramps, welcome.”
“That’s Lucius Kro Admiral?!”
The Navy soldiers’ eyes widened.
One of the World Government’s three highest combat powers, Lucius Kro.
Admiral Lucius Kro himself came? This meant the World Government acknowledged their actions on Moe Island. Some Navy members relaxed, worried about Kuro’s recklessness, but now it seemed fine.
Even the onlookers appeared relieved. An Admiral’s arrival ensured peace and stability.
“Oh~ Old man heard you had big trouble and rushed over early. Seems like you solved it.” Lucius Kro shrugged.
Kuro scratched his head, uncertain. “Looks like, maybe, possibly, I did solve it.”
He didn’t feel it, but it was resolved.
A Warship approached slowly, docking at the Port.
“Hey, hey!”
On the Deck, a man with heart-shaped glasses waved excitedly.
“Zangao?”
Klah beside him was stunned. If Zangao was here, the ship’s officer must be Tina.
Indeed, as the ship docked, Tina descended with her crew.
“You’ve done well, Kuro.”
Chewing a cigarette, her first words were that.
“He Popo’s been deeply troubled by your actions. Also, Fleet Admiral Sengoku asked me to tell you to stop these pointless antics!”
“Old man never told Sengoku that,” Lucius Kro interjected.
Tina glared. “Because you know he wouldn’t tell you, Admiral Lucius Kro.”
“Think I wanted this? It just happened. You here to take over?” Kuro asked.
Tina nodded. “Tina’s been promoted to Commodore. I’m here to garrison. As for you, report to Headquarters. Also, are we discussing matters here?”
…
At the Navy temporary base, Kuro led Lucius Kro and Tina inside.
“Kuro, this place is too casual. Didn’t even lay the foundation,” Tina immediately criticized the makeshift Marine Base.
“It’s temporary. Rebuild it yourself later.” Kuro shrugged, leading them into the office. Klah and Lida followed—majors had the right to attend such meetings.
Inside, Tina stated directly, “The Jerman Kingdom and Sukunai Kingdom petitioned the World Government, accusing you of interfering in their affairs and killing their joint Honorlord, Bonaparte Poropa. No idea if it was a mix-up, but you really killed him?”
Kuro nodded. “Heard of him?”
“Heard he was a despicable weapon merchant who liked experimenting on humans. Good riddance. Fleet Admiral Sengoku praised you for this, shielding you from blame. Shouldn’t you be more cautious? Navy is still under the World Government.”
“Mmm, listen to Tina this time, Kuro. Be careful next time,” Lucius Kro chuckled from the main seat.
“Got it, Gramps.”
Kuro replied indifferently.
“You two…”
Tina rubbed her gloved hand over her forehead. “Tina knew this would happen. Admiral Lucius Kro, you’re too lax about this.”
“Oh~ Old man can’t help it. Kuro, you can’t stay on Moe Island anymore. Come with old man to Headquarters for your promotion ceremony. This time, you might have to leave the Grand Line. The World Government has concerns.”
Leave the Grand Line?
Kuro perked up. “That would be great—ah, no, that’s so disheartening.”
He feigned disappointment. “Leaving the Grand Line before completing my Navy career? Truly disappointing, hehehehe!”
Seeing his involuntary perverted grin, even Tina frowned in disgust.
“Control yourself, Kuro. Your expression’s betraying you,” Lida whispered.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
