Kro Camel's return was a pleasant surprise. Talent could be cultivated, but not everyone possessed such extraordinary courage. Loyalty was paramount.
In Leech's eyes, Kro's do-or-die attitude made him not only loyal but also incredibly useful. 'I'll have to give him similar jobs in the future. At worst, I'll just ban him from taverns. Or maybe I'll hang a sign: "Drunken Rampages Will Be Met With a Whipping." That should limit his actions and stop him from running wild.'
Wado Nineteen, Wado Twenty, and those who followed had not shown themselves.
The previous rout and defeat of their "grand army" of tens of thousands had likely robbed them of the courage to appear. Or perhaps they were busy plotting a new conspiracy.
After a brief chat with Kro, Leech mounted his horse and rode to a town in Waterfall Land to recruit craftsmen and sailors.
Miss Yi Lin accompanied him on horseback.
