Chapter 44
Forced To Be A General, I Just Wanted To Retire
No Meritorious Service!
Swish!
A flash of light appeared above Kuroâs head and turned into Kizaru holding a light sword.
âUnexplained Divine Wind: Black Tortoise!â
Kizaruâs light sword was cut on a layer of air shield. He made a sound of surprise and his left foot emitted light. He kicked it away and threw a beam of light in front of Kuro.
Boom!
The light beam exploded in front of Kuro, revealing the appearance of the shield. It was not a shield, but a huge turtle shell with a big snake wrapped around it.
The snake opened its mouth at Kizaru, and the moment it was stared at by the snakeâs eyes, Kizaru found that he couldnât move.
The profound meaning of the Black Tortoise is the only non-lethal profound meaning of the Unseen Divine Wind. The turtle shell is an absolute defense, and the giant snake is a restriction on human movements.
âCut!â
Seizing the opportunity, Kuro slashed down with his knife.
Just as it was about to hit him, Kizaru broke free from the restraint of the snake and turned into a golden light to dodge and appeared in the distance.
He touched the scar on his cheek with his finger and said in surprise, âItâs terrible, it has already surpassed the level of ordinary swordsmanship.â
âThe profound meaning canât do anything to you.â
Kuro spat. He had already been forced to use two profound meanings, but this was normal. The other party was one of the few monsters. He did not think that he could easily kill him as long as he used profound meaning.
Kizaru whistled. âYou have to be more serious, or you will be killed.â
âStop joking, old man.â
Kuro held his blade horizontally. âBut I am still confident that I can hurt you.â
âOh? So scary.â
Kizaruâs mouth protruded. Although his tone looked relaxed, he was much more serious than before.
Kuro could feel that the aura had changed.
He licked his lips and revealed a trace of excitement. Since he had already fought, he might as well fight to the end.
The other party is one of the rare monsters in the sea. His heart and body skills are all at the top level. He wants to see what the difference is.
The previous battle with Hawkeye was not enjoyable!
Kuro took a deep breath and Armament Haki began to move, starting from his arms and legs to climb up. The Armament Haki on his arms extended to his shoulders and extended from the corners like tentacles, filling his chest. The Armament Haki on his legs wrapped around his waist.
It looked like he was wearing a layer of black armor.
âOh, itâs so scary.â
Kizaru said in surprise.
Kuro gripped the blade and said slowly, âGrandpa, be careful.â
âOh~ so scary, I wonât fight anymore.â
These words stunned Kuro for a moment, and then he said angrily, âYouâve provoked my anger, and you donât want to fight?!â
âWell, itâs just a test of strength. No matter what, Iâm your direct superior. Itâs just my responsibility as your superior. Donât be so angry, go in and have a cup of tea.â
He turned into light and entered the hole.
Watching Kizaru enter the cave without a care, Kuroâs hand holding the knife was in a dilemma.
And he was done.
But Kuro is not done yet!
How uncomfortable is it to hold it in!
However, he could not continue. Kizaru retreated and he calmed down a little.
Kizaruâs attitude shows that only the highest level knows about this, and they did not talk to him, which means that his safe conduct is tolerated and acquiesced.
He had not been completely exposed.
And if he continued to fight, he would probably become famous in Marine.
And most of all â¦
âSure enough, itâs a monster. I still canât see its depth.â
Kuro sighed and deactivated Haki. He sheathed his knife and stepped into the high-rise office building.
Kizaru had already made tea.
âPlease.â
Kizaru pushed the teacup forward and it landed in front of Kuro.
Kuro glared at him, picked up the teacup, and drained it.
âOh~ Have you calmed down a little after drinking a cup of tea?â Kizaru laughed.
Kuro rolled his eyes and thought for a while before saying, âOld man, I donât have any big wishes. I just want to live my life safely. I know you are very easy-going. How about you treat me as an ordinary subordinate?â
âWell, sure.â
Kizaruâs answer was unexpected but reasonable.
After all, this is Kizaru.
Kuro gave him a thumbs-up and said, âThatâs right, old man. I thought you wanted to use me as a tool to solve your problems. Then, you will live a leisurely life of going to work, clocking out, smoking and drinking tea, and cutting your nails when you have nothing to do. With your words, I will take care of you when you retire.â
He did not mind that Kizaru insisted on challenging him just now.
âThis is really touching. The first person to say that he wants to send me off, should I thank you, Kuro?â Kizaruâs tone did not change.
Kuro shrugged indifferently.
âWell, forget it. I have a good impression of you from the first time I saw you. You and I are the same kind of people. Since you want to send me off, do you want to be my son?â
He spread his hands at Kuro and asked.
Do you think you have a white beard!
Kuroâs lips twitched and he stood up and took away the cigar box on Kizaruâs table. âIf thereâs nothing else, Iâll leave first. Grandpa, Iâll find you for tea when I have time.â
Admiralâs cigar, good stuff.
He did not wait for Kizaru to speak and left directly.
Kizaru looked at his back and whistled. âWhat an interesting young man. He is so terrifying. Should I report his strength to Sengokuâ¦â
He thought for a moment and smiled. âForget it. If Kuro knows, it wonât be fun to be angry with me.â
He looked at the high ground behind him and saw the words âAmbiguous justiceâ. For a moment, he did not know what to think.
⦠.
Outside, Leda saw Kuro come out humming and quickly asked, âWhat did the general want to see you for? I just heard something. Did anything happen?â
Kuro said, âThe old man insisted on sparring with me. He beat me up and then stopped. Itâs very torturous. But forget it, Kizaru is not bad. Itâs better to be his subordinate than others. Under him, my safety is increased.â
He is a Warrant Officer, so he will definitely have a superior when he is transferred to the Headquarters. Instead of assigning it to those so-called Generals, it is better to rely on Kizaru.
The old ruffian and the young ruffian.
Moreover, Kizaru is now mainly taking care of Vegapunkâs side. Capturing pirates is just a bonus, so he is not in a hurry.
Kuro was full of confidence for a moment. âAs long as I donât make a contribution, danger will not catch up with me.â
It is impossible to make a contribution, it is impossible in this lifetime.
As long as he does not get promoted, Headquarters will not be able to assign him, and he is Kizaruâs direct subordinate. If others want to recruit him, he can refuse. If you have the ability, go to Kizaru.
And some important things could not be counted on as a Warrant Officer.
Marines also had to go through procedures.
Even a general canât easily promote someone without any credit. They have to report it to the government.
He has no credit and no fame. If he canât be promoted, who will find him?
Therefore, I, Lucirukulo, will not contribute!