Pirate: I Maxed Out Conqueror's Haki First Because I Can't Die

Kuzan said nothing more. He merely patted Xia Le on the shoulder, but his expression said it all.

Normally, the commanders-in-chief of the Grand Line were Vice Admirals, while most commanders in the Four Blues were Rear Admirals or Commodores.

Most garrisons on islands and in towns and kingdoms were led by officers of captain rank or below.

Yet a Vice Admiral of formidable strength, one who commanded immense respect within the Navy and had captured the likes of Roger and Golden Lion Shiki, was being sent to the Four Blues.

It was exile, plain and simple.

A moment later, the three waved goodbye.

The Warship with a golden scepter mounted on its bow slowly left the harbor, passed through the Gate of Justice, and receded into the distance.

"The next time I come to the world's greatest fortress..."

"Who knows when that will be?"

Xia Le spoke softly.

"Commander-in-chief of the West Blue is a position with real power."

"If there's something you want to do, that's the best place to do it."

Crocodile's eyes flickered as he spoke in a low voice.

Xia Le smiled faintly but said no more.

He had been the one to ask Kong for a posting to the Four Blues. Naturally, he had his reasons and his plans.

But the details would depend on the situation he found there.

"Where is Rouge?"

After a long pause, Xia Le narrowed his eyes and asked quietly.

"The Sabaody Archipelago," Bullet replied.

"There's something else," he added.

"Hmm?"

Xia Le looked at him.

"Headquarters contacted us yesterday."

"Bullet, Evens, Old T, and the others."

Crocodile pressed his lips together, then spoke with a faint smile.

"They wanted us to stay at headquarters and promised us promotions later."

Bullet gave a cold laugh.

"Did they?"

"And what