Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue

"It's so lively here! Is there some kind of festival?"

"It's the end of the year, and during this time, we usually have a good celebration here. Everyone who has worked all year can relax at this time." Kro also turned his head to look at the lively scene in front of him. "This is my first time participating, and it is indeed more lively than I expected."

He didn't seem to be too bothered by Zango's answer, or perhaps he had already guessed Zango's decision.

That makes sense. As the captain of the Black Cat Pirates, Django also has his own dreams. Why would he so easily join an organization he's never even seen before?

Even he...

Getting a permanent position also comes at a considerable cost.

But Kro didn't say anything more. He adjusted his glasses and said, "Let's take a short walk together!"

The words fell.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Instructor Kro!"

Upon hearing Captain Crook's words, Zango smiled.

The two of them then began to stroll around.

As Kro said, the Cornomi Islands are quite lively at the end of the year, as if the whole island is hosting a grand banquet.

Everyone coming and going was filled with cheers and laughter.

The two didn't just walk quietly along the way.

"I thought you'd become a butler! I never expected you to become an instructor."

"Something unexpected happened!"

"It's clear that you are highly respected by those students, which is truly incredible!"

"I saw a bigger world!"

The two walked and talked like that.

At this time.

"Instructor Kro!"

A warm and peaceful voice came from inside.

Kro and Zango stopped and turned around... They were immediately startled by a burly figure. The feeling of being covered and looking down on him also gave Zango a fright.

Beside that burly figure was a small figure with pink hair.

"Mr. Big Bear." Kro looked at the figure without much surprise, and instead calmly pushed up his glasses to greet him. He then looked down at the small figure beside Big Bear, a slight smile playing on his lips. "And you, little girl, can you come out and about too?"

only.

"Catwalker!"

"I've already said I'm not called Catwalk Man!"

"Uncle Moke taught me!"

"Don't be like that bastard, I'll beat him to death sooner or later!" Upon hearing Bonnie's address to him, Crowe, who had been wearing a faint smile, immediately turned pale. He then looked up at the ever-smiling bear and said, "Is this kid's illness cured?"

“She still needs some more treatment.” Big Bear shook his head, but his face still held a gentle smile as he stroked Bonnie’s little head. “But Bonnie can already go out for walks. She heard there was a banquet here and wanted to come over, so I brought her along. She just can’t stay in the sun for too long, Bay…”

Seemingly noticing the presence of others, she paused slightly before continuing, "It won't be long before Bonnie is fully recovered and can truly run in the sun!"

"Is that so?" Kro looked at the grinning brat under Big Bear's palm and nodded. "Then I won't bother you anymore! Also, you rude brat, don't call me Catwalk Man anymore!"

"Understood, Catwalk Man!"

"..."

"Thank you so much for your concern!" Big Bear bowed respectfully to Chloe. "I won't bother you any longer!"

With that, he turned around with Bonnie, a smile on his face, in front of Chloe, who had a dark expression on her face, and prepared to continue looking around.

Bonnie had been locked in the box for a long time, and even in the Kingdom of Sorbet, she could only hide in the church. So, even if it was only for a short time, he wanted to take Bonnie around. "Bonnie, where do you want to go?"

"Anywhere is fine as long as I'm with Dad? How about we go get Colonel's Chicken Nuggets? I had them last time, and I suddenly want them again!"

The father and daughter strolled along leisurely, and whenever they saw something unusual, the pink-haired little devil would excitedly approach it, accompanied by bursts of laughter.

"Is that guy a giant?" Zango wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. "What a terrifying body!"

"Not really!"

"So he's your new boss?" Hearing Kro's denial, Zango stopped worrying about the bear's race and continued looking at its massive physique. "And he seems to be a happy father?"

"Tyrant Kuma, from the South Blue, with a bounty of 296 million Berries, is a big shot on the Grand Line, but he's not my boss!" Kuro said, looking at Django. "For him, perhaps that's what happiness is!"

"296 million Berries?" Seemingly shocked by Crow's introduction, Zango looked at Crow in surprise. "Such an outrageous guy isn't your new boss? Then who is your new boss? Could it be... the Overlord of the East Blue?"

however.

The voice just fell.

unexpected.

"Don't mention that bastard to me!" Kro's previously calm face darkened instantly, and he rejected the idea without hesitation. "That idiot isn't even worth mentioning."

"???"

When the overlord of the East Sea made his appearance, even you were shocked!

Why is the East China Sea overlord now being called a fool?

Zango looked at Kro with suspicion, "Not the overlord of the East Sea either? Then who is it?"

“I can only say that I’ve already joined the 16th Marine Division. What have you decided, Zango? If you don’t agree,” Kroo said calmly, looking at Zango. “I’m sorry, but I have no choice but to send you back!”

"Is this really the only way? Captain Kuro, you've really changed! Although it's certainly tiring there, I still have my own dreams. You know, the navy isn't for me!" Zango smiled and took another dance step. "Never mind that. Can I ask about your current relationship with that overlord of the East Sea?"

“It’s nothing!” Upon hearing Zango’s words, Kro rejected the idea without hesitation, saying with a dark face, “That’s just an idiot…”

The words are not finished yet.

"Hahaha, Catwalk Man, are you here?"

Another voice came from behind.

That cheerful and bold manner only made Kro's face darken further, before he could say anything.

I saw.

A large, rough hand wrapped around his arm and said enthusiastically, "Perfect timing! Want to come with me to Red Romance? I heard you haven't been there yet. That's not like me as a partner!"

"The Overlord of the East Sea!" Zango looked at the enormous figure that had suddenly appeared behind him with surprise and wariness, then looked at Kro strangely, "Didn't you say it had nothing to do with us?"

This doesn't seem like it's unrelated at all!

"You're the partner Catwalk Man was talking about?" Moke noticed Zango at this moment and said, "I remember you, now Captain Black Cat!"

"..."X2

What the hell is Captain Black Cat?

Kro and Zango stared at Mok with black lines on their faces. Then Kro took a deep breath, pulled away from Mok's large arm, and frowned at Mok, "What are you doing here?"

As she spoke, she noticed a familiar figure beside Moke. After a moment of surprise, she gracefully bowed.

"King Cobra!"

That's right, this is the King of Alabasta.

“No need for that, Mr. Kro,” King Cobra said cheerfully. “I’ve been hearing Vivi talk about this place for a while now, and I’ve been very curious about it, so I came here with Vivi this time.”

"Welcome." Hearing King Cobra's words, Kro seemed to remember something, nodded, and then looked at that fool Mok, "You're following this guy..."

"Oh, Mr. Mok said he'd take me to Red Romance," King Cobra said cheerfully. "He said it's a very interesting place and I can really relax there!"

As soon as these words fell.

Kro: ...

The corners of the mouth twitched.

If I remember correctly, Princess Vivi and the BOSS have a special relationship. How could this idiot take her father to Red Romance?

You've got some nerve!

But before he could say anything...

“That place is really interesting, and Catwalk Man hasn’t been there either, so let’s all go together today!” Mok cheerfully put his arm around Catwalk Man. “You’re my best partner, so let me treat you today!”

"I……"

"What do you mean 'what ...''? Let's go! Don't worry, you won't have to pay! And that cat-walk guy's partner, come along too!"

Before Klo could say anything more, Moke enthusiastically pulled him toward Red Romance.

When Zango, who was also invited, saw this scene, he hesitated for a moment and then went up as well.

Not a moment.

Led by their longtime customer Moke, the four of them easily found their way to a magnificent, golden building.

Then, not long after that...

"Whoosh~" X3

The three guys who had never been here before immediately let out a joyful sound.

"Comfortable, isn't it!" Moke, a long-time customer, said proudly. "Every time I come back, I make a special trip here to relax. Although it's expensive here, as long as you're a member of our own team, you get discounts, and sometimes there are even employee benefits that can be reimbursed."

Looking at Zango, who was already slumped in his chair, making leisurely noises, he said with a grin, "How about joining us, Catwalk Man's partner? The boss is really good to his own people!"

As soon as these words fell.

Before Klo could even hear that this big oaf was also recruiting, he pursed his lips in disdain, as if he was about to say something.

"Really? Not only are there discounts, but sometimes it's even free?" Zango's eyes lit up behind his heart-shaped glasses. "I'm in!"

Suddenly.

Kro: ...

Kro's lips twitched, and he looked at Zango with a completely bewildered expression.

You bastard, didn't you say you still had dreams?

How come you joined without even considering it?