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A powerful pirate crew without a massive number of grunts—how could they possibly occupy territory? Relying on fame and intimidation alone was not enough. Every lawless pirate out there wouldn't give a damn about a so-called reputation.

Therefore, Arthur wanted his commanders to go and re-gather their former crews—

"My former crew, huh? Bararara..." Byrnndi World's laugh was somewhat tragic.

He once again recalled the scene of being betrayed by his own crew, instigated by the World Government. They had pointed their guns at him, fearing the authority of the government, and attacked him from behind.

However, speaking of truly loyal crewmates, he did have a few who were still waiting for news of him, and their strength was not to be underestimated.

The others—Naguri, Pizarro, and the rest—all had some more or less loyal subordinates. Only Shiryu, the former Head Jailer of the great underwater prison, was a lone wolf.

Then there was the special case, Sanjuan Wolf. It was impossible to even tell if he was a giant. Arthur had even considered using him as a stepping stone to go to Elbaf and attempt to recruit the giants.

For example, the two captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates from Little Garden who had been fighting for decades, even a century—Dorry and Brogy.

The era when the Giant Warrior Pirates roamed the seas was even more ancient than that of the Roger Pirates, the Whitebeard Pirates, or even Brook's Rumbar Pirates.

As long as one was a giant, upon reaching adulthood, they would immediately become a warrior not to be trifled with.

Such a powerful fighting force and their unknown, hidden power—it wasn't just Big Mom who coveted it. Even the Marines wanted to control it, let alone Arthur.

"Then, let's set off now." Arthur glanced at them. "Vegapunk, you will pilot the [Thor] and take them to recall their subordinates. Then, head directly to Punk Hazard to rebuild your laboratory. Shiryu and Wolf... you will come with me to Whole Cake Island to attend the Tea Party!"

"Captain, wait for my good news! Although most of my former subordinates weren't loyal, there were quite a few who followed me with all their hearts! Meow!" Avalo Pizarro said.

"I also left a core group in the City of Wine. With a single order, I can bring them into the New World immediately!" Vasco Shot said, burping drunkenly.

As the local bosses of certain islands, they would certainly have a group of subordinates at their command—

"My former crewmates are either dead or injured. They've all retired..." Naguri's expression was grim.

When Arthur first saw him, he had felt that Naguri's spirit was broken. He had originally thought it was because he had been crushed by Roger, but now it seemed... the death and injury of his crew was also one of the reasons for his decline.

"In that case... Naguri, in this new era, countless pirate crews have appeared on the seas. Go and recruit those who can stand out from the first half of the Grand Line and enter the New World," Arthur assigned him a new task.

"To be able to stand out from the endless tide of pirates, they must have something special. Give them a taste of the cruelty of the New World's competition... Recruit those you can, and those you can't... kill them all."

Arthur said with a chilling coldness.

Those who hadn't seen the world or suffered a blow were all arrogant folks. Only after undergoing a cruel baptism could they grow.

With Naguri's strength, having once dueled with Roger, plus his Conqueror's Haki, it was impossible for him to lose to a small-time pirate who had just entered.

"In the West Blue's Kano Country, there is a Happo Navy, led by a man named Don Chinjao. He is also a member of my Thunder God Pirates... Vegapunk, you have an extra task. Notify them to enter the New World immediately. I am going to contend for the supreme throne of the New World!"

"Alright, move out now!"

"Yes, Captain!"

"Captain Arthur, just watch me!"

"Murufufufu..."

After a series of strange laughs, they boarded the [Thor] and set off on the road to re-gather their former crewmates.

Only three people remained on Raijin Island: Arthur, Shiryu, and Sanjuan Wolf.

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New World, a super-giant island with dense jungles and massive beasts everywhere.

This was a beast island, the current main base of the Beasts Pirates.

"Jack, has Thunder Emperor Arthur made his move yet?" Kaido asked, drinking while covering his face and weeping, making it completely impossible to understand when he might go berserk.

"Lord Kaido, our spies report that the Thunder Emperor's golden ship has already left Raijin Island, but the super-giant and the Thunder Emperor himself have not yet departed. They are preparing to head to Totto Land!"

"Drought" Jack, with a ponytail and two braids, an extremely strong physique, a metal jaw, two ivory-like decorations on his head and shoulders, and a spiked coat with feathers, stood beside Kaido and said.

"Wuwuwu~" Kaido, still drinking, burst into tears again. "That bastard, Thunder Emperor, he really hurt me! I'm going to get my revenge this time! JACK, YOU'RE COMING WITH ME TO BIG MOM'S TOTTO LAND!"

Kaido, who had always fought alone, was actually bringing his trusted subordinate with him this time, boarding the giant beast-headed pirate ship.

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The news that the "Hundred Beasts" Kaido, "Big Mom" Charlotte Linlin, and the "Thunder Emperor" Arthur—who had risen after the four legends—were going to meet in Totto Land spread throughout the seas.

The three of them made no effort to hide their movements, which were completely grasped by the outside world.

The Marines received the news at the same time, but they had no intention of interfering. In fact, they felt that the more things like this happened, the better.

Once these unreasonable people met, the probability of a battle erupting was simply too high. The scope of the aftermath would be too vast, seriously affecting the stability of the sea, and at the same time, it could lead to more infighting.

If all the dead were from the three great pirate crews, the Marines would naturally be more than happy to watch it happen.

The infighting among pirates—didn't that just mean more opportunities for the Marines?

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On the Moby Dick, wandering the seas in the territory of the Whitebeard Pirates.

"Pops, are we really not going to do anything about those three? The spies all said that their meeting is to divide up the territories left by the Golden Lion and Roger. It's very likely to infringe on the interests of the Whitebeard Pirates," Marco said, handing the World Economy News Paper to Whitebeard.

"GURARARARARA! My son... the things on the sea belong to everyone who was born on the sea. Since Roger and the others are dead, of course their things can be re-occupied by others," Whitebeard said, holding his naginata, his aura capable of swallowing mountains and rivers, fearing nothing.

"Besides... who do they think I am?! I AM WHITEBEARD!"

"Pops is the strongest!"

"Let's have a banquet!"

The people under Whitebeard's protection began to sing and dance again, completely unaware of what danger was—

"Zehahahaha!" Blackbeard Teach ate a cherry pie, laughing with a seemingly simple and honest expression.

'Pops is strong, but no matter how strong a person is, they are still just a person. There will come a time when they grow old.'

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