On the main ship of the Click Pirates.
Smoker stood at the bow, smoking a cigar and watching the navy clean up the scene.
The Click Pirates are a large fleet of more than 3,000 people, and their remaining weapons, ammunition, food, etc. need to be picked up and disposed of.
The destruction of such a large-scale pirate group can be regarded as the biggest battle in the East China Sea during this period.
And what is surprising is that.
This "East China Sea Overlord" was actually defeated by Coles alone!
Smoker exhaled a heavy puff of smoke and glanced at the many captured pirates who had been captured on board. A rare feeling of relief surged in his heart.
That’s really good!
With such a rising star in the navy, the situation in the East China Sea will be much more stable.
Can be immediately.
Smoker sighed again.
Because after this battle, Coles's brilliance will inevitably be noticed by the headquarters again, and he will not have much time left to stay in the East China Sea.
However, why should he care so much? This kind of thing should be left to Coles to worry about on his own.
Smoker threw the thoughts out of his mind and turned to check other pirate ships to make sure there were no fish that slipped through the net.
Until four or five in the morning.
The battlefield has just been cleaned up.
Smoker did not stay and led several warships back to the naval base in Rogue Town.
…
early morning.
On a calm sea, the William Pirates were sailing.
At this point, William's injuries had been treated, but he still needed a few days of recuperation to return to normal.
The sun is rising in the sky.
The sea surface is set off with golden splendor.
William stood at the bow, staring at the calm sea, silent.
In the rear, hundreds of crew members were waiting quietly, also without saying a word.
A few minutes later.
William turned around, glanced at all the crew members, and spoke solemnly.
"I, George William's pirate group, are based on unity. I once said that every crew member on the ship is my important companion."
"No matter who is caught, we will do our best to rescue them."
The crew members present all smiled and did not refute this.
Because it is indeed true. Like the last time Jeff was captured by the navy, they all went out to rescue the deputy captain.
William said seriously.
"Ajin is our companion. Although he went to hide in the pirate group of Crick three years ago, the time of estrangement makes some people feel a little strange, but..."
The sunlight was shining on William at this moment, covering his figure with a layer of light.
"But the friendship and bond between companions will never disappear. This time, Ajin was captured by the navy of Rogue Town, and we still have to rescue him."
Adulon looked at William, and said seriously: "Captain, just tell us how to rescue us, and we will follow the plan."
The other pirates nodded in agreement.
William looked at all his companions, his voice calm but with a sense of dominance.
"We used the plan of kidnapping new recruits to rescue Jeff before, but this time...
The rescue method is simple.
That is to attack the Rogue Town Naval Base and rescue Ajin."
In an instant.
Silence fell on the pirate ship.
Even the Click Pirates, once the overlord of the East China Sea, would find it difficult to muster the courage to attack the naval base in Rogue Town.
After all, that would be equivalent to officially breaking off relations with the navy, which would be irreconcilable.
In the East China Sea, the naval base symbolizes the face of the Navy Headquarters. It has a strong defense force that ordinary pirate groups cannot deal with at all.
Otherwise, there would be no scenes of the navy chasing pirates on the sea.
Attacking the Rogue Town Naval Base is indeed an extremely bold plan!
If other pirate groups heard about this plan, they would definitely panic and question it.
But the William Pirates are different.
These crew members were all acting out of character, showing expressions of joy and excitement.
Because the William Pirates are different from those ordinary pirate groups in the East China Sea.
Everyone on the ship is an experienced and powerful pirate, and they are fully capable of attacking the naval base in Rogue Town.
William is a meticulous person. If he didn't have strong strength and confidence, he wouldn't say such words.
There had been no previous conflict with the naval base in Rogue because the timing was not right.
And now, the time is ripe.
Otherwise, William would not have chosen to attack the Click fleet yesterday.
Jeff crossed his arms and asked, "Are you ready to gather your forces and set foot on the Grand Line?"
"Yeah." William nodded in response.
He originally wanted to take advantage of the momentum of annihilating the Click Pirates to gather all his forces, enter the Grand Line and make a big splash.
But unexpectedly, the Click Pirates were wiped out in advance by Coles, and their companion Akin was also captured.
Now we can only rescue Ajin first!
"Within ten days, gather all the troops in the East China Sea."
When the crew heard Captain William's order, they immediately took action with excitement.
For those who were a little far away, the crew members communicated with each other using Den Den Mushi, while for those who were close, they would disperse and go by boat to give notice.
Over the years, the William Pirates have been secretly developing their influence in various parts of the East China Sea, relying on their reputation of not harming civilians.
Now, with William's order, these forces are finally gathering together!
…
East China Sea, Goa Kingdom.
This is a spotless country known as "the most beautiful country in the East China Sea".
But what is not known is.
Behind the royal city, there used to be a "waste terminal".
That is where the country's garbage and waste are dumped, and many displaced and starving refugees rely on it to survive.
Later, because the "Celestial Dragons" visited the Goa Kingdom, the abandoned terminal was burned down.
But some displaced lower-class people still live in this area.
The nobles in the royal city had no mercy at all for these untouchables, only disgust and contempt.
And the William Pirates!
This pirate group, which has a great reputation in the East China Sea, often abandons some supplies and food on the coast here to allow these refugees to survive.
Gradually, the William Pirates occupied a huge position in the minds of these people.
If anyone says something bad about the William Pirates here, then unfortunately, he will be hated by everyone.
And William does it all.
Of course, it was not out of kindness, but for the convenience of developing grassroots forces.
Inside Mount Korpo.
Bru Bru!
A crew member of the William Pirates received an order to assemble from the captain via Den Den Mushi.
As the crew walked out of the wooden house, they could see that a huge town had developed here, with a population of thousands, presenting a thriving scene.
Among them, most people have fighting ability and can go out hunting for food.
This was the result of several years of planning by the William Pirates. We will not talk about how much cost and effort the king and nobles of the Goa Kingdom paid in order to form this town.
Following the crew's notification, everyone in the town knew the news:
Captain William wants to form a large pirate group, and participation is entirely voluntary and not mandatory.
"I'll join. If Captain William hadn't been so kind as to give me food, I wouldn't have survived. I want to join the Great Pirate Group!"
"Add me in. If I can repay a favor, I don't mind becoming a pirate."
"Yes, I'm going too!"
For a time, the town was filled with excitement.
…
Black Lagoon Town.
This is an island in the East China Sea.
The coast here is full of black rugged reefs, which is very special.
On the island.
There are many bathhouses, and ships often stop here to enjoy a bath.
But few people know that the controller behind the bathhouse is actually the William Pirates.
This is where the William Pirates secretly forged muskets, swords and manufactured weapons.
As Jeff led ten crew members over, the sophisticated weapons accumulated and manufactured here began to be loaded onto the ship, ready to be officially put into battle.
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Kingdom of Victoria.
This is a powerful country in the East China Sea.
On this day, King Norton I was listening to his ministers' reports in the palace, bored.
After it's over.
Norton I stood up, ready to put all these worries behind him and go see his newborn seventh son.
At this moment, the tall guard who was originally following Norton suddenly knelt on one knee.
"Your Majesty, I am very sorry. Due to some special circumstances, I can no longer serve as the captain of the guard. Please find another candidate."
Hearing this, the bloated Norton I was stunned, and then looked at the armored captain of the guard in front of him in disbelief.
After reacting, Norton I said angrily: "Herold, what are you talking about?"
The captain of the guard, Herod, replied: "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I have to leave the Kingdom of Victoria."
Herod had been saved by William before, and he had promised him that as long as William needed help, he would quit his position as a guard and go to help.
And now.
It's time to fulfill your promise.
Norton I simply couldn't believe what he was hearing, and coupled with the annoying incident just reported by the noble minister, he couldn't help but speak angrily.
"Herold, do you think that after being the captain of the guard for a few years, your self-confidence has swelled and you think you can leave whenever you want?"
In a flash.
The surrounding guards gathered around and surrounded the former guard captain Herod.
"I am very sorry for the trouble I have caused to Your Majesty." Herod stood up, without any fear on his face.
The surrounding guards did not dare to stop Herod from leaving, because Herod was the "strongest warrior" in the kingdom!
Norton I cursed at Hrogg's figure: "If you want to leave, then go ahead. Who do you think gave you the title? If you leave this kingdom, your title of the strongest warrior will be worthless."
Anger at the king.
Herod did not refute or answer, but just left the palace.
…
Because of William's order to assemble, there were many impacts and movements in the East China Sea.
Only two days have passed.
The strength gathered by the William Pirates has surpassed the 3,000 men of the Click Pirates, and the overlord of the East China Sea has officially changed.
And more troops.
Still on the way.