New Headquarters.
Marshal's office.
Sakasugi was on the balcony, looking down and biting his cigar in silence.
After a long time, he said, "Porusalino, are you back?"
Behind him, a yellow light flickered and condensed into Kizaru's figure.
"Oh, Sakasugi, are you waiting for me?" Kizaru said with a smile.
"What about Kurlo?" Sakasugi said.
"The winner has been decided."
Kizaru smiled and said, "Kuro won in four days and three nights."
"It's good that he won." Sakasugi finally had a smile on his face. "As expected of him, four days and three nights… The others didn't intervene?"
Kizaru nodded. "It seems that they are really angry. According to Strawberry's report, Rob Lucci wanted to participate in the war but was reprimanded by Kuro."
Sakasugi said coldly, "Humph, CP's organization has always prioritized the mission. Fortunately, they didn't intervene. Otherwise, they could have figured it out. Once they interfered, there will be a bottleneck in Kuro's heart."
They were true top powerhouses.
Therefore, he knew better what it would be like to have a bottleneck in his heart.
That would affect the growth of Kuro.
That is the key to whether their Marine can stand at the peak for 50 years without making any mistakes.
If Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr are the existences that allow Marines to step into the threshold of the peak, then these Zephyr disciples are the augmentation energy that Marine has officially stepped into the peak, but this energy will always fade.
Marine power has been slipping since the day Kuzan withdrew.
If there is no Kuro, then they really should be worried, because no one can connect the next generation.
Smoker?
Perhaps when he reaches their age, he can do it, but it has been too long, and the nature of the Smoky Fruit is not very good.
Other Marine Rookie… Kirby? Or is it that Sakasugi who has also heard of him, the one with the Devil's Arms, Grant?
None of them could. Or rather, they could not wait that long.
The gap in the middle is too long, unlike their generation. Above them is Sengoku Kapuzefa, and below them is the generation of the Three Generals, which can be clearly seen.
The only thing they could see now was Kuro.
Be it at that age, means, identity, or strength, they can all be taken over steadily and ensure that Marine can stay at its peak for at least 20 years, so that even if Marine falls, it will not exceed Kuro, who is 50 years outside the limit.
If it affects Kuro's growth …
Sakasugi subconsciously clenched his fists, and a flash of red appeared on his black gloves, raising the surrounding temperature.
"Polusalino, the Shichibukai proposal proposed by Kuro is passed?" he asked.
"He passed." Kizaru said with a smile: "But those old men seem to be a little reluctant, especially since something big happened two days ago."
"Oh? You were there, right? What about the Revolutionary Army?" Sakasugi asked.
"Oh, then I don't know. I arrived a little late. It was Fujitora and Green Bull who took care of it." Kizaru opened his mouth.
He was late?
If he wanted to, he could arrive at any place immediately.
But this kind of thing has nothing to do with their Marines.
"So what did the old men say?" Sakasugi asked.
Kizaru shook his head. "I don't know, but since it was decided by the meeting, then it will definitely be fulfilled. I just don't know if there will be an airdrop."
There is nothing unusual about the World Government entering the Marine. When Sakasugi was a general, he knew that many Marines were planted by the World Government themselves, and this is only on the surface.
"I will call the higher-ups. The power must be on our side. If we get the power, I am ready to give it to Kurlo to manage. What do you say, Polusalino?" Sakasugi said.
The two of them are of the same generation, so they naturally won't call each other 'old man'. Besides, they have a good relationship.
"Well, I have no objections." Kizaru shrugged.
Kizaru naturally had no objections, or rather, this was a good thing.
After all, Sakasugi can't shoulder this burden alone, but it can't be given to Fujitora and Green Bull, so it can only be handed over to Kizaru.
Kizaru expressed that he did not want to take this trouble. If he gave it to him, he would also give it to Kuro, but with that child's nature…
He would probably complain to Sakasugi.
But if it is given to Kuro now, it will not come from him. Responsibility and power are all in his hands and it can also play a training role.
"He doesn't have anything on his hands except G-3 defense. It's time to pick the responsibility," Sakasugi said.
"I'm just afraid that those old men won't be very willing. After all, they're just a reserve general." Kizaru smiled.
"I will personally talk to the higher-ups…" Sakasugi said.
… .
Mary Joa.
Between powers.
Five Old Men.
Pose …
"I didn't expect the Revolutionary Army to come up…"
The old man with the map on his head looked gloomy and said, "Too careless."
The long-bearded old man shook his head and said, "They have some good ability users in their cadres, so they sneaked up here."
The curly-haired old man said, "But in so many years, only this time they came up. Are they trying to launch a full-scale attack?"
"No, it should be because of the bear…" The red-skinned old man said, "But no matter what, this matter has made the union state object."
The old man with the knife gritted his teeth. "After all, it's a world conference. In such a serious situation, the Revolutionary Army came here and embarrassed our World Government. However…"
He paused for a moment and said, "There is also a good thing. Luciru Kuro has saved us."
"Oh? Defeat Barret?" The long-bearded old man said, "Indeed, during the World Conference, in order to ensure safety, Luciru Kuro led Marines to destroy the pirates in the Pirate Celebration and also killed Barret and Fista. It is worthy of commendation."
"That is why we are willing to release Shichibukai's power." The curly-haired old man said.
"To who?" the red-skinned old man asked. "Do we plant our own people?"
"I don't think so…"
The Map Elder crossed his arms and said, "This proposal was originally proposed by Luciru Kuro. He led Marines to kill Barret during this period to prove to us that he has the strength. After all, the position of Admiral cannot be increased and there is not much power for them."
The old man with the knife continued, "If it was just this matter, we would have planted people in it, but the Revolutionary Army happened in the World Conference. Kuro gave us face, so it was another matter. And he did a good job. When the conference first started, he perfectly resolved the conflict between Tenryubito and those kings."
"Then give it to him…" The red-skinned old man nodded and said, "Since he is so loyal, if you want it, you can't let him down."