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Chapter 289: Do You Know Marineford? Yes, Make It Like That
Chapter 289: Do You Know Marineford? Yes, Make It Like That
Town mayor mansion.
Seeing Kas’s excited expression, Kuro opened his mouth but couldn’t find anything to say.
What was he supposed to say?
“Stop lurking around like a ghost?” That would crush the guy’s enthusiasm.
Kuro was lazy and avoided conflict by nature, but that didn’t mean he expected everyone else to follow suit. If the entire Navy shared his attitude, the world would be doomed.
But showering Kas with praise? That was even worse.
Jokingly encouraging this guy’s passionate personality might lead to something earth-shattering.
“Funny how we keep meeting, Kas. Hope we’ll get along well from now on.”
After a long pause, Kuro forced a slightly stiff smile.
“Absolutely!”
Kas saluted with a loud shout, “It’s my greatest honor to work with Commander Kuro!”
“Yeah, yeah.” Kuro waved his hand helplessly. “You lead the Navy troops to settle the residents first, then report back to me.”
“Understood, Commander Kuro! I’ll get right on it!”
Kas saluted again and left respectfully.
Watching Kas vanish, Kuro exhaled in relief.
Thankfully, Klah had already wiped out all the pirates on the island before this.
And he himself had eliminated the Pirate Alliance. Otherwise, this situation would’ve been a nightmare.
With Kas’s personality, he’d probably max out my merits and get me promoted immediately.
“Absolutely no chances. You hear me? The moment I get a chance, I’m heading to the New World.”
Kuro glared fiercely at Lida and Klah. “If I do go, don’t expect me to keep you guys safe.”
Klah: “…”
You're a Quasi-Admiral-level powerhouse. Is threatening your subordinates really necessary to avoid a promotion?
“I’ll keep an eye on Kas, Commander Kuro.” Klah adjusted his glasses.
After all, this was his superior’s goal, so he wouldn’t spoil the fun.
Klah’s own objective had already been achieved.
Kuro was now a Commander—more than sufficient rank. Klah himself was a major, now stationed at the base. With the town developed, they could finally enjoy peaceful lives.
In fact, that peace was already within reach.
Their long-cherished wish was fulfilled. Unless forced, Klah had no intention of moving.
Kas had brought nearly five hundred Navy troops as the base force for Station Island—more than enough. With the massive supplies and weaponry they carried, Pegasus Island was now officially under the Navy’s system.
Kuro’s official appointment as Pegasus Island Navy Base Station Officer had begun.
But before officially taking office, there was one issue—the base and coastal defense.
“Commander, what if we use my mansion as the base? It’s spacious enough. With some renovation, it should work.”
After spending a day resettling all the residents, Kas and the town mayor arrived at Kuro’s temporary mansion.
The town mayor was Jia Guler. After two days of rectifying the town's affairs, he now radiated a sharp, energetic spirit completely unlike his earlier listless demeanor.
“Your place won’t do.”
Kuro immediately rejected the idea, pointing at Pegasus Town’s map. His finger moved to the central area. “The base must be here. Can’t just throw something together—we need safety. Better install a few cannons too.”
He then pointed toward the port. “This area needs complete renovation. We must build proper coastal defenses to stop pirates from landing easily.”
Pegasus Town’s port defenses had been obliterated during the war. Simply setting up a few cannons wouldn’t provide real safety.
“If we’re just doing basic work, some townspeople are construction workers. We can organize them to build the base.” Mayor Jia suggested.
Most Marine Bases operated this way. Branch stations like Base 153 in East Blue were small fortresses, while ordinary ones like Loguetown simply used existing buildings as Navy headquarters.
Mayor Jia believed the residents could handle either option.
“No, no, Mayor Jia. I need something much more substantial.” Kuro waved dismissively.
“My name is Jia Guler, Basas Jia Guler, not Mayor Jia. Commander Kuro, I’m not from Flower Country.” Jia Guler corrected quietly.
“Right, right, Mayor Jia. I want a steel fortress right in the central area with cannons. As for coastal defense—do you know Marineford? Transform our port into a heavily fortified zone like that. Pirates won’t dare approach.”
When establishing a base station, safety came first. Kuro had no interest in ordinary setups.
If they reached Marineford’s defense level—no, even half of it—pirates wouldn’t dare target this place. No pirate raids meant no merits, which meant no promotion.
Otherwise, after developing Pegasus Town, some clueless pirates might attack, handing Kuro unwanted merits.
What? Disaster?
Would he even face danger in West Blue? What monsters here could threaten a powerhouse like him?
“Marineford…”
Mayor Jia froze at Kuro’s request, seeing his serious expression wasn’t feigned.
Building such a fortress in West Blue—was that wise?
“Don’t we have craftsmen here capable of constructing such a fortress?” Kuro asked.
Jia Guler shook his head furiously.
“What about chefs? Kas didn’t bring any good ones, did he? I want a decent head chef.” Lida chimed in.
Kas’s chefs were merely standard-issue. Since Kuro was only a Commander—not a Vice Admiral—qualified chefs weren’t assigned. Ordinary chefs sufficed, but better options were always welcome, especially if Kuro was stationed here long-term.
“Craftsmen and chefs…”
Jia Guler considered, “Pegasus Town might’ve had them before the war, but most either died or fled. Commander Kuro, if you truly seek qualified personnel, Flower Country nearby would be an excellent choice.”
“Flower Country…”
Kuro paused. This place had come up again.
A relatively powerful nation in West Blue, known for its unique customs that strangely felt familiar.
“Actually, we should visit there. Perfect opportunity to find craftsmen and chefs.”
Zeff’s mention of the “Ro” family still lingered in his mind. This mission provided the perfect chance to investigate Flower Country.
“But first, build basic structures. Set up a temporary Marine Base here in the center, and Kas—you’ll handle that. As for the coast, install cannons on temporary stands.” Kuro pointed at two locations on the map.
“Understood, Commander Kuro! I won’t disappoint you!” Kas saluted.
“Mayor Jia, I’ll leave the hot spring matter to you. First, survey whether this island has any hot springs. If not, I’ll find another solution.” Kuro said.
“My name is Jia Guler… Understood, Commander Kuro. I’ll handle it.” Jia Guler sighed resignedly.
(End of Chapter)
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