Chapter 36: Captain of the Seventh Division, Rum's Fanboy, Kaido Begs to Join
"There should be no further objections to Rono becoming a Division Commander, right?"
Rocks said domineeringly, his gaze sweeping across the scene.
"No problem! I wholeheartedly approve of Rono becoming a Division Commander!"
"Me too...!"
"With Rono's strength, he can easily handle the role of a Division Commander."
"Our Rocks Pirates have gained another fierce general."
Seeing that Rocks had finalized the decision, Wang Zhi, Silver Axe, Golden Lion, John, and even Charlotte Linlin hurried to express their agreement.
Golden Lion and Silver Axe had made things a bit difficult for Rono during the assessment, so their immediate approval was also a way to hope Rono wouldn't misunderstand them.
After all, they didn't want to offend such a prodigious talent.
In fact, after this assessment, Golden Lion, Silver Axe, and Wang Zhi all began to entertain the idea of recruiting Rono to their side.
Charlotte Linlin, whose figure had not yet grown plump, even threw a flirtatious wink at Rono, hoping he would notice her.
With such outstanding talent, if she could have a child with Rono, their talent would probably be even more terrifying than that of Katakuri.
"Gurararara! As expected of Rono. For so many commanders to agree unanimously is a rare sight, indeed."
Seeing Rono successfully appointed, and with the unanimous agreement of several Division Commanders, Whitebeard laughed heartily, feeling a sense of pride.
This was the genius he had personally gone to recruit!
To have difficult individuals like Golden Lion, Wang Zhi, Silver Axe, and Charlotte all unanimously approve made Whitebeard feel extremely proud.
"Alright then, Rono, you are now officially a Division Commander of the Rocks Pirates."
"As a Division Commander, you have many powers. You can choose your own members, even from other divisions, provided you can defeat the other division's commander or get their consent."
"You will have your own ship and the authority to lead your crew to sail the New World. You can independently raid any country or city you set your sights on, and you don't need to share the spoils with other Division Commanders."
Rocks began to explain the benefits of being a Division Commander to Rono.
In summary, a Division Commander was the highest-ranking officer in the Rocks Pirates!
It was equivalent to the level of the Three Calamities of an Emperor's crew, the Four Sweet Commanders, or Whitebeard's own Division Commanders.
They could operate independently and raid at will, possessing great power.
No wonder so many pirates aspired to become a Division Commander of the Rocks Pirates; it was indeed very appealing.
But it wasn't easy to stand out among this group of monsters.
Currently, the Rocks Pirates only had six Division Commanders: Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Charlotte Linlin, Silver Axe, John, and Wang Zhi!
Rono was now the seventh Division Commander!
"Of course, the most important mission of a Division Commander is that once I give any order, no matter where you are or what you are doing, you must stop immediately, gather, and move with the main force."
Rocks then added with a heavier tone, making it clear that this was the most important rule.
"But don't worry, every order of mine is guaranteed to satisfy you," Rocks said meaningfully, looking at Rono.
"Interesting. I understand." Rono understood immediately upon seeing Rocks's expression.
Given Rocks's style, if he were to summon the Division Commanders, the target would likely be the Celestial Dragons, which was indeed exactly what he wanted!
"Alright, you can start recruiting your members now," Rocks said, patting Rono's shoulder.
As soon as his voice fell, several members of the Rocks Pirates immediately came before Rono.
"Captain Rono, pick me, pick me! I will be absolutely loyal!"
"Captain Rono, pick me! I'm a Chop-Chop Fruit user, I can definitely help you!"
"Pick me, Captain Rono! I'm an Ox-Ox Fruit user, I'm incredibly strong!"
In an instant, more than a dozen crew members of the Rocks Pirates wanted to join Rono's division.
Rono wasn't particularly interested in these people.
Although some were Devil Fruit users, those who would so eagerly volunteer to join his division were likely rejects from the other commanders.
In other words, their strength and talent were lacking; they were the rejects.
However, he was currently a commander with no crew. Even if these people weren't strong fighters, he still needed some people for manual labor and chores.
Soon, Rono accepted a dozen or so strong-looking men.
Those who were accepted into Rono's division looked incredibly proud!
After all, everyone had witnessed Rono's talent. His future potential was definitely greater than any of the other Division Commanders!
By following him, they too could have a prosperous future.
Some members who had joined other divisions looked on with envy and regret.
If only they had waited. Now, these crew members, who were weaker and had less potential than them, were able to join Rono's division. What incredible luck.
Just then, a tall, powerfully built man with bulging muscles easily pushed aside the people in front of him and squeezed his way to Rono.
This man was at least 5 meters tall, his robust muscles looking as hard as cast iron.
At his waist was a spiked club at least 4 or 5 meters long, and on his head were two strange horns resembling those of an ox.
He was clearly a member of the Oni race.
"Captain Rono, you are 'Hero' Rono! I never thought I'd be able to see you here!"
"I am willing to join your division! Please, you must take me in!"
Upon seeing Rono, this man was incredibly excited, like a fanboy meeting his idol. He immediately dropped to one knee on the spot, as if taking an oath, and begged to join!
Seeing this man, Golden Lion, Charlotte Linlin, Silver Axe, Wang Zhi, and the others were all taken aback!
He was an apprentice crew member who had recently joined the Rocks Pirates, from the Vodka Kingdom in the Grand Line.
After being sold to the Marines by his own country, he escaped and joined the Rocks Pirates.
This man was Kaido, the future renowned "World's Strongest Creature," one of the Four Emperors!
Of course, Golden Lion, Silver Axe, Charlotte, John, and Wang Zhi didn't know this. They only knew that Kaido seemed talented and had potential, so they had sincerely invited him to join their divisions.
However, Kaido had refused them all.
Everyone had thought this Kaido fellow must have his own ambitions and wanted to form his own division in the future. They never expected him to suddenly have a change of heart and clamor to join Rono's division!
This filled the eyes of Golden Lion and the others with envy!
Another promising rookie, proactively asking to join.
The most crucial point was that Kaido referred to Rono as 'Hero' Rono!
Could this guy be Rono's fanboy?
How could they know that ever since Kaido saw Rono in the newspaper for the first time, he had already regarded Rono as his idol!
After all, Rono was of a similar age but dared to go after the Heavenly Tribute, doing something Kaido only dared to dream of!
If it weren't for the Heavenly Tribute, his homeland wouldn't have been in constant conflict, and he wouldn't have been sold to the Marines.
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