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"Hahaha. Don't be so serious. Aren't we talking about being partners? At any rate, I'll definitely support Kuma."
Ginny put her hands on her hips generously and reached out to pat Dragon on the shoulder.
The way Kuma looked at her was full of affection.
At this time, Kano brought up the past again.
"You two look perfect for each other. Wouldn't it be better to just get married?"
"Married?"
Ivankov's large face was filled with shock. "Kuma, are you and Ginny getting married? Or have you already gotten married?"
Kuma had a pained expression on his face.
He glanced at Kano with complaint in his eyes, waved his hand, and tried his best to explain. "No, don't listen to Kano's nonsense."
"I'm not talking nonsense."
Kano pressed the point.
"I'd already heard Ginny's proposal when I arrived. Are you shy? Or..."
At this point, Kano's expression became serious.
"Are you still worried about the World Government? Are you afraid it will implicate Ginny in the future? Or do you believe that the so-called fate will make your future unfortunate?"
Kuma looked at Kano and stretched out his hand to touch his head out of habit, but ended up resting it on his shoulder instead.
Because Kano had just said he'd grown up.
Children who'd grown up no longer liked having their heads patted, though this particular child had never liked it even when he was small.
"I'm a Buccaneer, Kano. The World Government won't allow this race to exist. From the moment someone of my kind appears in this world, their fate can only be slavery or death."
Kuma sighed.
"My parents both died in Mary Geoise. I only survived by luck. I don't want Ginny's future to become unfortunate..."
Before he finished speaking, Kano interrupted his so-called fate.
"So... according to your logic, the slaves of the World Government should just wash our necks and wait for the blade to drop?"
Kano looked at Dragon.
"Should we surrender? Go on and say that we've begun to resist, but then we just give up?" "What we should be doing is boarding Mary Geoise to throw the heads of those fat parasites from the sky and stuff them into cesspits."
"We'll get rid of all five of those bastard Elders in power. We'll liberate everyone. We'll change the world."
After those words fell, Kano's eyes remained fixed on Kuma.
"Why on earth are we, as a group of people, standing here? Why do we call each other partners? Is it only because we share the same goals?"
"Kuma. From the moment we left God Valley, haven't we been on their opposite side? Aren't Ginny, you, Ivankov, and I all born slaves?"
"What are you hesitating about? Will this choice make you decide to let Ginny go one day in the future because she's not your wife but just your partner?"
"How ridiculous is that?"
A series of rhetorical questions and biting sarcasm left Kuma stunned.
Including Ginny, Ivankov, and Dragon, no one had expected Kano to suddenly burst out with these words.
Even Ginny looked worriedly at Kuma at that moment and glared fiercely at Kano.
After a while, Dragon spoke.
"Actually, Kano is right. From the beginning, our position has determined that we must fight to the end."
Dragon and Kuma looked at each other.
"We've already agreed, haven't we? Changing the world together is our common position and will."
Kuma nodded and turned to Ginny with soft eyes, indicating that he was fine.
Ivankov became excited and walked around his two close friends for a long time.
"Wedding. Wedding. When will the wedding start?"
Kuma felt a little embarrassed, but he still took Ginny's hand and walked to Kano.
"I'm sorry, Kano. Are you disappointed in me?"
Hearing this, Kano shook his head.
"No. Since I was a child, I've thought that you're the kindest person in the world. I'll never be disappointed in you."
As he spoke, Kano stretched out his hand and placed it on both of their arms. The next moment, black material flowed past, forming a spatial coordinate on their arms.
"A gift for you both. If you need to send letters while on missions in the future, I'll be the fastest courier."
The black coordinates disappeared in a flash.
Afterward, Kano explained his abilities to Kuma and Ginny, which left them surprised for a long time.
In just a while, the child who'd been making noise and wanting to go outside every day since he was very young had grown to this extent.
At this time, Kano looked at the time, then turned and said to Dragon, "It's almost time. My main body needs to return to Ridgemouth Town. We'll discuss the details this evening."
Dragon indicated he understood.
After saying "see you this evening" to Ginny and Kuma, Kano disappeared directly.
This scene left Ivankov speechless.
"No matter how many times I see it, I still think Kano's ability is too powerful. What's more, he can also use such speed to attack, which is simply impossible to counter."
Dragon replied, "Kano's talent has always been exceptional, being able to use spatial movement ability for attacks. But in this world, there are also people who've trained their Observation Haki to its extreme. Such individuals can even predict the future a few seconds ahead."
"I've reminded him before that devil fruit abilities can't be relied upon completely. There are many strong people in this world. Caution is the key to a long-term future."
On the other side, Kano, who appeared in Ridgemouth Town, released his shadow clone and then walked out of the restroom.
"Sir Kano. The people from the Headquarters are almost at the port. We need to get there quickly."
Kano yawned, his eyes full of weariness. "I stayed up too late last night. The evaluation from the Headquarters for the West Blue has been top-notch every year. What are they doing here, now?"
Obviously, the communications soldier didn't know about this sort of thing.
It wasn't until ten minutes later that Kano arrived at the port of Ridgemouth Town.
At this time, the Navy warship had arrived, and a man in a black suit who looked incredibly smug was disembarking from the ship.
"Who is this guy? He looks so full of himself…"
Kano asked Colonel Lomi casually.
"Don't say anything. He's from the World Government's intelligence agency. People from CP9 have significant privileges."
Lomi spoke and looked toward the warship, only to see a familiar figure arriving as well.
"It seems like it might not be a trivial matter... Even Kuzan has been dispatched. I heard that he and the other two monsters already have combat power at the admiral level."
"Attention."
The middle-aged man in a suit straightened up and puffed out his chest. He glanced at the Navy personnel at the port and directly ordered, "Kano of the West Blue Navy Branch, you have received a transfer order."
Kano was stunned for a moment.
Transfer?
For what purpose?
Also, this idiot-looking guy seemed to be the father of another idiot from his memories, the commander of CP9.
Sure enough, his sin value was very high.
Good income source…
"Branch Colonel Kano.."
The shouting sounded again.
Kano at the port raised his hand lazily.
"Here. Stop shouting."