The layout of Kizaru's office was similar to that of Sakaski's, with the door open. As soon as Kuro approached, he saw Kizaru holding a microphone and talking about something.
As Kuro's voice sounded, he raised his eyes and looked over, pressed the phone, and watched Kuro approach with a smile.
"Old man, look what I got you."
As if offering a treasure, Kuro pointed to the cigar box floating beside him and smiled.
"Oh~ Kuro, for that box decoration, have you found the owner who made the cigars?"
Kizaru still remembered this and pursed his lips and said: "That's really surprising. You are still persisting. I thought you had given up long ago."
"I found it by chance. I didn't take it too seriously. No, old man, I gave it to you. It's a good thing. Don't say I don't repay the favor. I defrauded you of so many cigars, and now I'm giving you a better one."
Kuro sat opposite Kizaru, and with a bold gesture, the floating cigar boxes fell on the desk one by one, neatly arranged.
"Oh~are these all for me?"
"Of course, I have good things, how could I not be filial to you?" Kuro said indifferently: "No need to thank me, I told you earlier that if you are not bad to me, then I will provide for you in your old age.
At the end of the day, you will burn paper money when you die."
Even if he has taught his enemies, he still has to burn paper during festivals, let alone the old man.
"That's what happened."
Kizaru stared at Qrow quietly, his look making Qrow a little uncomfortable.
He twisted his body unnaturally and said, "Old man, what are you looking at me for?"
"Well, I was just thinking that when I first met you, you were not very tall at that time. In the blink of an eye, you have grown so big." Kizaru said with a smile.
Qrow rolled his eyes. What he said was like what you saw me when you were a child. Although there was no difference, his height at that time was not what it is now. Now he is already three meters tall.
"As I grow taller, so does my strength." Kizaru said meaningfully, "I can now stand alone."
"No, no, it's still early."
Crowley smiled and said politely: "Don't say anything that could make people misunderstand. I thought you were going to quit because of your behavior, but how is that possible?"
"Oh~ Then I really have to quit." Kizaru said with a smile.
"Really quitting? Impossible."
Kuro puffed out the smoke confidently and said: "How could the higher-ups let you go so easily? How could they just retreat at the drop of a hat? Unless you don't even want to be a navy anymore, just like that MADAO from Kuzan."
There is precedent for this.
When Karp retired, he was not allowed to quit the Navy, so he became a recruit coach.
When the Warring States Period retired, he was also unable to withdraw from the navy and was given the position of chief inspector.
There is no way for people like them to peacefully withdraw from the navy. Once they withdraw from the navy, it means that something will definitely be difficult to overcome.
This is because of the reasons from the top. Someone has to be responsible for this. If someone like the old man wants to step down, it will not be so easy. Unless the world government needs someone to take over, otherwise, from a neutral point of view, the old man will definitely retire.
Can't come down.
What are you going to do if you step back? The combat power is not the same as before. The world government is so stupid. How can it be agreed without any benefit?
Seeing Kuro's unbelieving look, Kizaru chuckled: "Well, that's it. Let's go back first, Kuro. We will have a faction meeting in a few days."
The factions in the Navy are all very upright. Where this person comes from and where that person comes from are all clear and traceable. They are never hidden. Some people may not say it, but it will be that way by default.
Kizaru's words made Kuro a little strange. He touched his chin and pondered: "Do we have such a thing as a faction meeting?"
It has been several years since he joined the old man's staff. He has always been a direct subordinate, so why has he never participated in such a thing?
Kizaru chuckled and said, "Because it's not necessary, but something happened recently, so in short, that's it."
"up to you."
Kuro shrugged and said, "I'll withdraw first. I'll come on time to participate."
"This is a small faction meeting, you can come by yourself." Kizaru reminded.
"Okay, I get it."
Kuro didn't look back, waved his hand back, and walked straight out.
Kizaru looked at Kuro's retreating figure for a while, then suddenly pouted, "It's so scary. Have you hidden it until now? Then I can help you."
…
A few days later, Sam William came to the headquarters.
There was a little hiccup when he came to the headquarters. His ship was parked a little far away. He flew here relying on his ability, but on the way he met Stoloberg who was coming back and had a battle with him.
.
There was no winner in the battle, because there was not much time to fight, and the sound of the battle attracted the attention and support of many people, who directly surrounded William. Seeing that something was not going well, the latter just opened his mouth and said - He is here
Be from the Shichibukai.
Then he was taken to the headquarters.
In Kuro's office, he frowned and looked at this fellow who only had his headquarters. After looking at him for a long time, he said: "It's not bad. He's quite polite. He's much more polite than the last person who barged in without permission.
Already."
He was talking about Luo, that rude kid who broke into the headquarters without even saying hello.
"Jin Ni, no, Lieutenant General Kuro, I accept your invitation."
William stared at the neighbor's child and said slowly: "I also gave my feedback. I came to be a Shichibukai."
"Clo."
In response, Crowe just yelled, and Crowe next to him immediately handed the prepared document to William. William didn't even look at it, just picked up the pen and signed his name.
"Don't you want to see it?" Kuro asked curiously.
"I have heard about the New Shichibukai, but I stopped reading." William said.
Kuro nodded: "Okay, it's quite generous. Don't think about gaining influence in the East China Sea. Get all your remaining industries out and put them on the route of your own choice. Of course, you can also put them in the New World."
It's not impossible. You can put it wherever you want, but don't worry about Donghai. Besides, these cigars are good, give me some every year. You don't need to build an industrial chain, just pay me a tribute alone."
"No problem, I agree, but I have a condition."
William took a deep breath, looked at Kuro, and said, "If one day I think I can surpass you, I hope you will give me some advice."
After experiencing life and death, the demonic barrier was broken, but William's obsession still persisted. He still wanted to challenge Clow, but this time he had to wait for a good opportunity.
"What are you thinking about? Get in line."
Qrow bit his cigar and raised his head, "If you want to deal with me, you must defeat Mihawk first."