This matter was passed by Crowe just like that. As for the newspaper that he "hardly" obtained, he crumpled it into a ball and threw it into the garbage pile.
In short, Mr. Kuro must not know.
However, there is a speed of dissemination of information, especially on a prosperous island like Pegasus Island. "Song and Dance and Hot Spring Island" can attract many people.
And the news brought, of course, spread to each other, including the newspaper where Kuro killed Ledfield.
"Don't show off!"
In the port, Kaz led the team to do an inspection. He snatched the newspaper and carefully put it in his arms. He said to the businessman, "Mr. Kuro has never been proud of this kind of thing. It will only make him feel ashamed!"
"It's just a Ledfield. Mr. Kuro is a man who is going to become a Marine Admiral. It's just a remnant of the old era. There's nothing to show off. Mr. Kuro hates it when people discuss such things, so on this island, no discussion is allowed. Just keep your respect for Mr. Kuro in your heart!"
Cass, who was tricked by Crowe, spontaneously investigated the island.
But for others, not only was this matter not repulsive, but they even praised it.
After fighting such a big pirate, he is still so low-key. He is really a good Marine!
With him on Pegasus Island, it is definitely the safest island in West Blue.
The merchants and tourists were very satisfied and some even considered settling here.
As for the local residents, they were even more satisfied.
Mr. Kuro doesn't want people to know that's a good thing. If there are many people, what if Mr. Kuro is transferred away? Then there will be no one to protect them.
As natives, they have experienced war and the pains of pirates and they know that peace is hard to come by.
Therefore, this matter calmed down on Pegasus Island. Everyone knew it and thought that Kuro knew it himself.
… .
"Ah… Mr. Kuro, try the latest sweet potato!"
The shop owner, who had been promoted to a sweet potato tycoon, said to Kuro enthusiastically.
"Mr. Kuro, this is freshly brewed black tea. Uh-huh, do you want a cup?"
The bearded owner of the transvestite shop greeted him warmly. He said that his surname was Nohara.
"Mr. Kuro!"
"Mr. Kuro!!"
"Something's not right…"
Back in the office, Kuro took a few breaths of cold air and smacked his lips, unable to figure it out.
"Why are these islanders so much more enthusiastic than before?"
"Isn't this normal, Mr. Kuro, you are the guardian of this island after all, it is necessary to be respectful to you."
Crowe secretly wiped the sweat on his head and said.
"Is it?"
Kuro raised his eyebrows, took out a cigar, lit it, and blew smoke.
"Something's not right. In the past, they were enthusiastic about me, but they weren't as enthusiastic as they are now. They were too enthusiastic. I can't stand it. I have an indescribable feeling…"
"But I don't know where the feeling came from. It seems right, but it also seems wrong."
Kuro rubbed his eyebrows and looked at Crowe, who was sweating for no reason, and asked, "Are you nervous?"
"No, I'm not nervous."
"Then why are you sweating so much?"
"Ah… maybe it's too hot."
"Yes?"
Kuro narrowed his eyes and stared at Crowe for a while before suddenly saying something that horrified him. "I know!"
"What… what do you know?" Crowe took a step back in fear.
"You… You have to hide this kind of thing from me. Hey, I'm your superior!" Kuro exhaled the smoke, which lingered on his face, making it impossible for Crowe to see his expression.
"Mr. Kuro, let me explain. I didn't mean to hide this from you, but this news is too big, I don't dare…"
"Isn't it just a private phone call and then collecting news? What does it matter? It's fine as long as you don't show it to me. Remember, don't ask me. If you ask, I'm busy, I'm not here, I'm busy, I'm taking a shower."
Before Crowe finished speaking, Kuro spoke directly.
"Ah…"
Crowe blinked. "This… Yes, I know, Mr. Kuro, I can't hide it from you."
"Of course, East Blue's witty little Kuro is not called for nothing." Kuro laughed complacently.
"After all, I'm not a demon. I can be willful because I have someone to protect me. As my adjutant, of course you have to take the blame… No, deal with the related matters more often. We can't be out of touch with the headquarters, I understand."
Kuro pressed his hand a few times, indicating for Kuro to calm down. "Let me tell you, when doing things, you must remain indifferent. As the saying goes, those who have a shocking chest but a calm face is like a calm lake. But you are still my think tank, so be a little indifferent."
"Right, what big news did you just say? What are you afraid of?" he asked.
"Kuro, Kuro!"
At this moment, the door was pushed open and Leda suddenly barged in and said excitedly, "It's rising, it's rising!"
These words stunned Kuro and he said in surprise, "What do you mean by a man and a woman?"
"What the hell…"
Leda rolled her eyes and waved, and a group of people came in from behind.
Cass, Basil, Donald, Sturgeon, and Fanny all came in wearing Marine cloaks.
"I mean we got promoted!" Leda said excitedly.
Woah!
These words shocked Kuro so much that he almost jumped out of his chair and roared, "Vatfak?!"
"Ah? What do you mean? Anyway, they are back."
Leda pointed at Donald, Stork, and Fanny. "He also brought back a promotion order from Headquarters."
"Brigadier General Kuro, long time no see."
Donald, who had already put on his cloak, saluted Kuro and said loudly, "We have been trained from Headquarters and have been evaluated. I am already a lieutenant and can serve you better."
"Hehe, I'm a second lieutenant."
Fanny was still wearing the satin black robe that outlined her superb figure, but she was also wearing a cloak. She waved and smiled at Kuro.
The group of people looked at the stork. The deaf man was stunned and suddenly realized that no one needed to tell her again.
"I'm an ensign," she said.
Donald took a step forward, took out a stack of documents, and handed them to Kuro's table. He said, "This is because Headquarters took into account the lack of officers in Pegasus Island Base and our excellent results, so they promoted us. In addition, there are other promotion orders."
Kuro quickly picked it up and quickly glanced at it. It probably meant that in consideration of the fact that there are only Third Class soldiers on Pegasus Island now, and then there are a few of them, so Donald and others were promoted.
Although those 3,000 people entered the Marine Corps, they all started from the lowest third-class soldiers. After all, their minds are not completely mature, and their individual achievements and performance do not exist. Although they do not need the command of a senior officer, not needing and not having one are two different things.
He couldn't possibly let Kaz command the pirates alone, right? Wouldn't that be exhausting?
Considering this, Donald and others were promoted.
Kuro breathed a sigh of relief.
He did not see himself on the document.
At this moment, he sat down and his expression became indifferent again. He praised the three people who came back and said, "Not bad, you got a cloak after a trip to the headquarters. And… Crowe, you are a Lieutenant Colonel now. Leda, you too, and Kaz…"
He looked strangely at the bearded man in front of him, who looked very hot-blooded even though he had no expression. "You have also been promoted. You are also a Lieutenant Colonel."
"Have I been promoted? Thank you Mr. Kuro for your nurturing!" Cass stood upright and said loudly.
"Ah… No, this doesn't seem to have anything to do with me. It's your own hard work." Kuro scratched his head, but in his heart, he felt that this might be his fault.
Only one level up?
The 3,000 replicators were not fake. With such a huge contribution, if it was only a level, it might be Vinsmoke who was behind it.
Vinsmoke had exerted influence in it. After all, this was someone else's soldier. Kaz had turned over, and the World Government had to pay attention to the impact. It was not bad to have a level.
He estimated that the Headquarters took credit for the World Government and then distributed the credit to these subordinates. Otherwise, they might not have been promoted.
But this is a good thing!
Because without him, this means that Vinsmoke is really a man of his word.
Good man!
He would go to North Blue and give them a medal.
"Wait, Brigadier Kuro…"
At this time, Basil asked weakly, "Is there no promotion order for me?"
Kuro lowered his head and flipped through the documents. He shook his head and said, "There doesn't seem to be any for you."
Basil pursed his lips, looked at Donald, and asked, "I say, what are the grades of your three Headquarters when you were training?"
"First," Donald said.
"Third." Fanny smiled and then pointed to the tritium. "The tritium is second."
Basil was speechless.
On what basis!
Why don't you have the kind of order that requires you to get average results!
Do you know how difficult it is for me to get here as a Second Lieutenant!
And everyone has been promoted, why am I not here!
He looked bitterly at Crowe, who pretended not to see it and adjusted his glasses. "Promotion is a good thing."
"By the way, I haven't congratulated Brigadier General Kuro!"
Donald thought of something and said excitedly, "You're amazing! I heard in Headquarters that you killed Ledfield alone. The you in the newspaper is so handsome!"
"Ah?! What did you say?!"
Kuro stuck his head out and was stunned. The smile that he had just made because he did not see himself froze on his face and became indescribably strange.