Inside the villa.
The Coles family was having breakfast at the dining table.
Ronald looked at the latest newspaper headlines and exclaimed, "A super-large pirate group of 8,000 people appeared in the East China Sea. This is amazing!"
Coles' sharp eyes also saw the newspaper headlines.
William Pirates!
New East China Sea Overlord!
"I'm going to report to the naval base first. If you have nothing to do recently, you'd better avoid going out."
After quickly filling up your stomach.
Coles stood up and walked outside.
"Okay, be careful." Ronald also guessed that the current situation was unusual, and nodded and gave instructions.
Vilshia didn't feel anything different and continued to eat her rich breakfast, wondering when she could go to the sea restaurant for dinner again.
…
After walking out of the villa.
Coles' brow furrowed.
I didn't expect that the William Pirates have now gathered such a powerful force.
If the newspaper can report it, it means that William Pirates are ready and the other party is likely to launch a rescue operation soon.
When Coles arrived at the naval base, he found that most of the navy soldiers were busy.
Apparently, these Marines were aware of today's newspaper headlines.
Even though we don't know that the William Pirate Group might launch an attack here.
But the emergence of a new overlord of the East China Sea will definitely make them more vigilant.
Coles did not go to his office, but turned and walked towards the sixth floor.
In Smoker's office.
Coles reported to the current top officer of Rogue Town: "Colonel Smoker, I think we need to enter a state of emergency alert now."
"Why?" Smoker wondered.
Coles analyzed: "I have studied the William Pirates. This is a pirate group that values unity and has emotions. The Ajin we captured before is his companion."
"Based on the last time they came to rescue Jeff, and the formation of the William Pirates Group, I guess they may make some big moves, including the possibility of storming the Rogue Town Naval Base."
After listening to Coles' analysis.
Smoker's eyes also became solemn, and he stopped smoking the cigar temporarily.
White smoke rose up, covering his slightly ferocious face.
The navy stationed in Rogue Town only has about 4,000 people. If the William Pirates attack...
After careful consideration.
Smoker immediately gave the order.
"As you said, quickly enter emergency alert status and send more troops to the port. Once the William Pirates are discovered, report to the base immediately."
"Yes." Coles saluted.
…
Not long after.
Coles led three hundred naval soldiers to be vigilant and defend the port.
In addition to the fresh smell of sea water, there is also a fishy smell here.
That's because there are often fishermen fishing and selling fish at the port of Rogue Town.
There are many special fish that can be caught here, including fish from the East China Sea, fish from the West China Sea, fish from the North China Sea, fish from the South China Sea…
The reason for all this is that Rogue Town is very close to the Grand Line, and fish from other seas mistakenly flow into this place along the water flow.
Of course, some people also say that it is because of the "Legendary Sea", the ocean that gathers all the ingredients from the four major seas into one.
The sea of dreams that Sanji is looking for.
In short, the reason cannot be specifically proven.
It was afternoon.
The sun was hanging high in the sky. The strong light made people feel a little irritated, and it was also difficult to see the sea in the distance.
Coles stood in the shadows and took out the pocket watch from his breast pocket.
clatter!
The watch cover was opened, revealing the twelve numbers spread out among the small discs.
The thinnest minute hand rotates slowly, and after completing a circle, the two hands form a right angle.
The time is three o'clock in the afternoon!
…
Most of the townspeople in Rogue Town were confused and didn't know why the navy had imposed such martial law at this time.
Among them, some people who were keen on the fun gathered together to discuss.
"Why did the port suddenly send so many navy troops? Even if a super large pirate group of 8,000 people appeared in the East China Sea, there is no need to be so vigilant!"
"That's right! Aren't the William Pirates kind pirates who don't harm civilians? Isn't the Navy making a big fuss?"
"Who knows? The navy has arranged such precautions. Maybe the newly-formed East China Sea overlord is coming to attack!"
During the discussion, a man who was over two meters tall, with a strong build and a light blue fish-hair bun shook his head.
"Impossible. The William Pirates are a pirate group that does not harm civilians. How could they possibly attack Rogue Town? If this is possible, it must be a ghost..."
The man with the fish bun hairstyle suddenly stopped talking.
His eyes were wide open, as if he had seen something incredible in front of him!
Another fisherman looked forward.
There was also disbelief in his eyes.
After seeing the scene on the sea clearly, the man with the fish-bun hairstyle felt his throat a little dry and couldn't help swallowing.
Muttering to oneself.
"Really? It's a ghost!"
Above the distant sea.
As the waves rolled, many tiny, hazy black shadows appeared.
As these black shadows approached, they gradually revealed the appearance of pirate ships!
Moreover, there is more than one ship!
There are as many as seventy or eighty ships!
The flags flying on those pirate ships were all the pirate flags that Coles was familiar with.
It is the new overlord of the East China Sea, the 8,000-man fleet of the William Pirate Group!
At this time, the fleet was rushing over with great momentum, obviously intending to attack Rogue Town.
"Finally, are you here?"
Coles looked towards the William Pirates' fleet in the distance and muttered to himself.
The navy on duty observing the sea, as soon as they found the trace of William's pirate group, they reported to Colonel Smoker for help through Den Den Mushi.
At this moment, Smoker was leading almost all the naval soldiers in the naval base.
The atmosphere at the port began to become tense.
Faced with such a powerful new overlord of the East China Sea, the naval soldiers present were a little nervous, wondering whether they could withstand the attack after the war broke out.
Da da da!
Soon after, a burst of crisp and powerful footsteps were heard.
In addition to the naval forces left behind at the base, Smoker has led almost all of Rogue Town's naval forces here.
The people at the port have been dispersed.
The only things seen at the scene were navy soldiers wearing white uniforms and carrying neat weapons.
Of course, in the buildings near the port, there are still many people watching at the windows, wanting to know what will happen next.
At the port.
As more than 3,000 navy officers gathered here, their confidence gradually increased.
On the sea, a large fleet with 8,000 soldiers, centered on the main ship of the William Pirates, slowly spread out like a migrating herd of beasts.
Among them, most of the ships flying pirate flags had brand new hulls and had obviously not been used for too long.
View from the port.
The entire Rogue Town seemed to be surrounded by the William Pirates' large fleet.
After all, it is a large fleet of 8,000 people.
Although the war has not yet begun, the sheer scale of the dozens of pirate ships coming together has already demonstrated their powerful might.
As you get closer.
The navy could also see the many pirates gathered on those pirate ships. The weapons they used were very sophisticated and they were obviously prepared for this.
Under William's plan, each ship was staffed by two veteran pirates, and the new pirates followed these two veteran pirates' orders.
These ten days.
The old pirates are already familiar with the new pirates under their respective command and can mobilize them in a stable manner.
These newcomers who join the William Pirates all possess a certain level of combat capability. Their strength is almost the same as that of the official navy, and they will not show a situation of being defeated as soon as they fight against the navy.
To this end, William spent eight years planning in the East China Sea, which led to the current situation.
The new overlord of the East China Sea!
A large pirate fleet of 8,000 men.
If it weren't for the interference and influence of the navy officer Charlotte Coles, his plan would have been implemented more perfectly.
However, now that things have developed to this point, there is no need to regret anything!
boom!
The main ship of the William Pirates was stopped by a cannon fired by naval soldiers when it was still some distance away from the port of Rogue Town!
The black shells hit the sea nearby, stirring up a burst of sea water and waves.
As the sea water and waves re-entered the ocean surface, Lieutenant Colonel Morgan issued a warning.
"Warning! Warning! William Pirates, please leave immediately!"
"Otherwise, once you enter the attack zone, we will go to war with you."
William waved his hand for everyone to stop.
The entire pirate fleet also quickly stopped moving forward, leaving only the hulls shaking and swaying slightly under the push of the waves.
Deputy Captain Jeff changed his decadent drinking habit and stated his conditions to the navy at the port.
"You can ask us to stop advancing and release our companion Ajin. Otherwise, we will have to break through the Rogue Town Naval Base today."
Smoker lit up his cigar, took a deep puff, and made his attitude clear.
"Don't be ridiculous."
“We won’t let you go.”
Most of the navy knew Colonel Smoker's character and temper. Once the colonel made up his mind, he would hardly change it, even if the navy headquarters ordered it.
William also knew that it was impossible to reach an agreement, so he didn't hold out any hope at all. He looked around at the many naval guards at the port in front of him and said with a serious expression.
"In that case, let's fight!"