Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue

At this time.

Before Kro could say anything...

"If you don't believe me, ask the students." Xia Che interrupted Klo, who was about to speak, and called out with a smile, "Come on! Everyone, tell me!"

"Who... guided your training, shed so much sweat and toil for you, yet never uttered a single complaint?"

The voice just fell.

No surprises.

Another round of applause rang out.

Everyone shouted, "It's Teacher Chloe!"

The words "Teacher Chloe" immediately resounded throughout the entire venue, causing Chloe, who was still in a daze, to tremble slightly.

But that's not all.

"Who has selflessly dedicated their years to teaching you with all their heart and soul?"

"It's Teacher Chloe!"

"Who is it that, like a diligent gardener, cherishes you, cares for you, and teaches you?"

"Teacher Chloe!"

"Who actively taught you to look at the future with optimism, to see the future with hope, and to view life with optimism?"

"Teacher Chloe!"

"It's Teacher Chloe!"

As Xia Che spoke one sentence after another, the entire venue erupted in cheers, with everyone enthusiastically chanting the words "Teacher Kuro." Kuro, who had been calmly observing the scene before him, was stunned, as if something was welling up inside him.

So cozy!

It's hot!

Looking at the students below, this thought involuntarily popped into his mind.

Could it be that... all these students have been thinking about him all this time?

he.

Are they being taught seriously?

But little did they know...

At this moment.

The trainees, who were also shouting and cheering, had some doubts in their hearts.

"Why is it Teacher Chloe? Teacher Chloe has only been here for a few days, hasn't she? And doesn't Teacher Chloe only teach us the Silent Step? Is there something else? How come I haven't learned it?"

"I remember that Mr. Chloe didn't just teach casually every morning. Oh, and he would sometimes suddenly appear behind everyone, expressionless, and say that so-and-so was doing it wrong! I even wondered if Mr. Chloe was thinking about what to eat for lunch the rest of the time?"

"What's wrong? Did Colonel Shacher say something wrong? Didn't Teacher Crowe teach us? If so, why are you all shouting like that?"

"I don't know, I just shouted it along with everyone else, and Professor Chloe did teach us! Everyone is happy that Professor Chloe did this."

The crowd, unaware of why they were chanting "Teacher Chloe," and Chloe herself, who never expected to receive such recognition from everyone...

at this moment.

They became unexpectedly harmonious!

An eerie atmosphere was circulating between the two sides in the meeting room.

Clotho adjusted his glasses, looked at the outstanding instructor certificate and bonus in his hand, and then at the crowd below chanting his name. A slight smile involuntarily crept onto his lips. [Well, perhaps I should start teaching them more seriously from now on!]

But winning him over like this isn't so simple.

You should know that he was once the captain of the Black Cat Pirates!

Even Zangao could persevere, so how could he be so easily bought off?

If he didn't want a stable life, he would pursue his own dreams.

Kro felt his heart calm down a little. He smiled slightly, but looked at the person in front of him with a calm expression. He was about to say something casually and then end it like this.

When they take this as proof that they want to live a stable life.

“Although Instructor Kuro only arrived recently, the 16th Marine Branch will never forget his contributions. If it weren’t for his arrival, the 16th Marine Branch would probably still be racking their brains about how to train everyone. He solved a big problem for the 16th Marine Branch! Therefore…” Xia Che nodded with satisfaction, gave a wink to To, who was hiding behind him, and then smiled.

He extended his hand to Robin, who was also smiling beside him, and said, "I have a special gift for him to give as a token of my gratitude for his contributions to the 16th Marine Division!"

After taking the treasure chest that Robin had prepared beforehand, Shacher smiled and handed it to the stunned Kuro. Only after Kuro, looking puzzled, took the chest did Shacher continue with a smile, saying, "Open it and take a look!"

The voice just fell.

"..."

Still not understanding what was going on, Kro stared blankly down at the treasure chest in his hand.

A special gift?

Urged by Xia Che, he opened the treasure chest with a puzzled look in his eyes, and was immediately stunned when he saw what was inside.

"This is……"

At this moment.

Under everyone's gaze and with Xia Che smiling, he looked incredulously at the contents of the treasure chest. The unique feeling he had just experienced seemed to resurface, even more clearly than before.

It's as if I've found the answer in my mind. Is this... what they call acceptance?

Kro stiffly turned his head to look at Colonel Shacher, who was smiling at him, just as he was about to open his mouth to say something.

Sudden.

"Crack~"

One hand simply closed his box.

Before he could react, Colonel Shacher closed the box for him and placed the radio Den Den Mushi in front of him. "Come on! Instructor Kro, is there anything you'd like to say to everyone?"

"?!"

What I said to everyone?

Crow was stunned by this sudden turn of events. Then, as if he had come to his senses, he turned around and looked at the group of people who were smiling at him.

this moment.

Holding the box tightly, he seemed to understand what he was about to say.

Unexpectedly, he... a pirate who had already been captured could actually gain everyone's approval?

High praise?

What on earth is this guy thinking?

Doesn't an adult who so highly regards them deserve their patronage?

dream?

Lord Shache will surely bring them closer to their dreams and lead them on a journey across this vast ocean!

Kro took a deep breath, looked at the crowd before him, his tone still calm, but a slight smile played on his lips, "Thank you to the 16th Marine Branch, thank you everyone, thank you Captain Shache..."

……

The lively event soon came to an end.

of course.

The awards ceremony has ended, but the banquet has only just begun.

Shacher didn't disturb their enjoyment. With a meaningful smile on his face, he walked back to the back of the field with Robin.

Our objective has been achieved!

At this time.

Seemingly sensing that her boss was in a good mood, Robin, with a smile on her face, asked elegantly, "Does the boss think highly of him?"

They actually put on this show to praise that guy?

only.

unexpected.

The boss in front of him shook his head without hesitation, smiled, and said directly, "No!"

"???"

Before Robin, who was still puzzled, could figure out what was going on...

I saw.

The boss beside him remained expressionless and said leisurely, "I'm just not very familiar with him. Even if something unexpected happens, I won't hesitate to take action!"

The words fell.

"..."

Upon hearing the BOSS's words, Robin seemed to understand something, and immediately looked at Xia Che with a strange expression, saying, "My dear BOSS is such a bad person~"

Before Xia Che could say anything, she gently twirled a strand of hair by her ear, a unique smile appearing on her lips.

"What a coincidence, I'm not a good person either!"

"..."

As expected of Miss Robin!

"Hehehe~"

The two of them gave each other a strange smile.

Then, Xia Che looked at Kuro, who was still behind him and was being celebrated by everyone, and said with a smile, "But I have to say, this fruit is quite suitable for him!"

The voice just fell.

Robin, who was standing nearby, smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Pulu pulu, pulu pulu~"