"Fire!!"
On the azure sea, the Red Flag Pirates encountered another pirate crew, and a fierce naval battle erupted between the two sides.
"Bring the ship alongside!"
"If we defeat the Red Flag Pirates, we'll be number one in the world!!"
"We can even claim the world's most beautiful woman, Shakky! Charge, brothers!!"
...
A pirate ship about 70 meters long, with a crew of over 300, braved the cannon fire from York's ship and approached. Finally, the two ships successfully docked alongside each other.
Ropes with grappling hooks were thrown by the opposing side, hooking onto the gunwales. One by one, fearless pirates brandished their swords and guns, charging onto the Red Flag.
"Kill!!!"
Half an hour later.
The pirates, who had been fearless and incredibly arrogant just moments ago, were now all tied up obediently on the deck of the Red Flag.
Standing on the third-floor balcony of the sterncastle, York looked down at the defeated and bound pirates below.
"I'll give you two choices now: one, submit; two, die. Which do you choose?"
"Submit! We are willing to submit! We'll join the Red Flag Pirates!"
...
The battle ended.
The Red Flag Pirates originally had 1,500 new members and 49 ship doctors. They suffered about 50 casualties among the new members, while capturing and recruiting over 200 enemy pirates.
Subtracting the losses and adding the gains, the Red Flag Pirates now had a total crew of about 1,700, not counting York and the other core members or the medical team.
...
The peaceful voyage continued.
After leaving Drum Kingdom, York had no interest in lingering in the first half of the Grand Line. After resupplying briefly in Alabasta, they headed straight for the Sabaody Archipelago.
Over ten days later.
Sabaody Archipelago.
The massive Red Flag slowly approached the island that looked like something out of a fairy tale, with bubbles emerging from the ground.
Standing at the prow, York issued orders to the entire crew.
"Lads! We've arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago! Prepare to land and plunder!!"
"Remember!"
"Groves 1 to 29 are the areas I permit you to plunder!"
"Of course! If you have the guts, Groves 60 to 69 are also free for you to plunder!!"
Pausing, York waved his hand forward.
"All forces, attack!!"
"Oooooh!!"
1,700 pirates shouted collectively.
Accompanying the roaring sound of the ship hitting the island, the pirates of the Red Flag crew swarmed off the ship like locusts, beginning their sweep and plunder of the Sabaody Archipelago.
Although the Sabaody Archipelago had lawless zones, it had maintained restraint for years due to its proximity to Marine Headquarters. Now, that peace was suddenly shattered.
"Who the hell are you bastards?! Daring to block my path!!"
"We are from the Red Flag Pirates! By the order of the Lord of Depravity, Lord York! We are plundering the Sabaody Archipelago!!"
"If you know what's good for you, hand over all your valuables quickly! Otherwise, when Lord York arrives, you'll all die!!"
On Grove 18, a group of pirates walking normally were suddenly blocked by members of the Red Flag Pirates, and a verbal conflict erupted between the two sides.
"Red Flag Pirates?!"
"Lord of Depravity York?!"
"The guy who recently got the world's highest bounty?!"
"Haha! We were just looking for him! And he delivered himself to our doorstep!!"
"Brothers! Grab your weapons! Take down the Red Flag Pirates! Take down York! Today is the day we make a name for ourselves!!"
"Oooooh!!"
Just like that, a huge battle broke out amidst a few words.
Similar scenes occurred on almost every island between Groves 1 to 29.
Most of the warring parties were pirates, but there were also local gangs, human trafficking rings, and guards of nobles who had come here.
Kaido led a small squad, cutting down anyone in their path, arriving at Grove 1 like a god of death.
Here stood a world-renowned Human Auction House.
They arrived at a perfect time; a lively human auction was being held today.
Boom!!
The tightly closed doors were violently smashed open by a thick kanabo, and the figure of a towering man appeared in the doorway.
"Wororororo! Right in the middle of selling!!"
Kaido strode into the auction house, his hunting gaze sweeping across the venue.
He completely ignored the slaves on the auction stage, focusing entirely on the nobles whose expressions had changed drastically due to his violent intrusion.
"Insolent fool!!"
A noble was about to open his mouth to curse, but an auction house staff member immediately intercepted him.
"Please calm down, honored guest. These intruders are enemies of our auction house! Please rest assured and leave them to us!"
The noble prepared to curse was appeased. Then, the suited staff member walked arrogantly up to Kaido.
"Where did this small-fry pirate come from! Do you know whose territory this is?! Daring to barge in here! I think you don't want to live anymore!!"
Seeing this person being so arrogant, Kaido felt playful for a moment.
"Oh ho? Whose territory is this? I really haven't heard."
"Hmph!"
Seeing Kaido so ignorant, the auction house staff member, who had been slightly nervous, immediately gained confidence.
"Listen well, ignorant small-fry pirate!"
"This is the property under the command of the Pirate Patriarch, Wang Zhi!!"
"Daring to trespass on Patriarch Wang Zhi's territory! That is making an enemy of Patriarch Wang Zhi! You..."
Bang!!
Before he could finish speaking, Kaido's kanabo smashed down heavily without warning.
The auction house attendant, who was incredibly arrogant just a moment ago, instantly turned into a pile of meat paste.
Kaido extended his pinky finger and dug in his ear.
"What did you say just now? This is Wang Zhi's property?"
"Heh!"
Kaido blew gently, blowing the earwax off his pinky, then grinned, revealing a savage smile.
"Lads! Smash this place to pieces for me!!"
"Oooooh!!"
The pirates brought by Kaido responded loudly, each one burning with excitement.
They didn't care about some Pirate Patriarch Wang Zhi. Was his bounty higher than Lord York's?!
If not, he was just a roadside stray!!
After issuing the order, Kaido took the lead, charging first into the group of noble buyers who hadn't yet had time to scatter in confusion.
The thick kanabo swept left and right, sending chairs and flesh flying.
The frail, pampered nobles couldn't even flee, let alone block Kaido's kanabo.
"Wororororo..."
The thrill of slaughtering nobles made Kaido laugh heartily.
This was what he had always wanted to do!
Drag those high-and-mighty nobles, who thought themselves above worldly concerns, onto the battlefield for a fair fight.
"Come on! Fight!!"
"Aren't you nobles?!"
"Facing the anger of us lowborns, do you also feel fear? Do you also die?!"
"Wororororo..."
Under Kaido's lead, the other pirates also began a massacre of these nobles.
For a time, fluids flew across the entire auction house—red, white, yellow—splattering onto the walls, the ceiling, everywhere.
The large group of nobles, who had been critiquing the slaves on stage just moments ago, could now only let out terrified and despairing screams.
On the auction stage.
Seeing the Red Flag Pirates acting so crazily, the host was scared enough to pee his pants on the spot.
It wasn't that he hadn't seen people causing trouble in the auction house.
But this was the first time he had seen someone daring to massacre nobles publicly on such a large scale.
In fear, he instinctively sought help.
So he dialed the Den Den Mushi of Wang Zhi, far away on Hachinosu (Beehive Island).
Puru puru puru...
Gatcha!
"Hello! Who is it?!"
Wang Zhi's voice came from the Den Den Mushi. Kaido, in the midst of slaughtering nobles, paused slightly, then a brighter smile appeared on his lips.
"It... it's me! Patriarch!"
"Oh~ it's Dylan. Calling suddenly like this, is someone causing trouble at the auction house?"
"Yes... yes... Patriarch!"
"Hoho! Haven't seen this in years! Someone actually dares to cause trouble on my, Wang Zhi's, territory!"
Wang Zhi laughed a few times on the other end of the line, then spoke coldly:
"Tell me! Who is the pirate causing trouble!! I, Pirate Patriarch Wang Zhi, will grant them an end of destruction!!"
"Wororororo! After occupying Hachinosu, you're starting to look a bit like a leader! Wang Zhi!!"
The host knelt on the ground, flustered. In front of him, Kaido had just snatched his Den Den Mushi and spoken those words.
"You are..."
Wang Zhi on the other end of the Den Den Mushi seemed a bit slow to react.
"So familiar. I seem to have heard your voice somewhere..."
"Hmph! Although I can't recall for the moment, no matter who you are, daring to cause trouble on my, Wang Zhi's, property, I have to admit you have guts!"
"State your name!!"
"If you have the balls, come to Hachinosu to find me! I will grant you destruction!!"
"Wororororo..."
Kaido laughed out loud again, and as Wang Zhi wished, told him his name.
"Alright, I'll tell you my name right now!"
"My name is Kaido!!"
"Just wait at Hachinosu..." (Patiently wait for us to come knocking!)
Gatcha!!
The Den Den Mushi hung up suddenly. Kaido, cut off mid-sentence, was stunned on the spot.
New World, Hachinosu.
Wang Zhi, who had just forcibly hung up the Den Den Mushi, was covered in cold sweat.
"Just... just now... what name did the guy on the other end call himself?"
Wang Zhi turned to ask his subordinates, hoping to hear that he had misheard.
"Reporting to Patriarch, the bastard on the other end called himself Kaido just now."
"I heard it too. He called himself Kaido. There shouldn't be a mistake."
...
Gulp!
Wang Zhi swallowed a mouthful of saliva, a miserable smile of disbelief appearing on his face.
"No, I think you heard wrong! That person's self-proclaimed name definitely wasn't Kaido!!"
Puru puru puru...
However, before Wang Zhi could continue arguing with his subordinates, the Den Den Mushi that had just been hung up started ringing again.
Wang Zhi swallowed hard again. With an anxious heart and trembling hands, he connected the call.
A young and gentle voice spoke from the Den Den Mushi.
"Yo, Wang Zhi, Shakky..."
Gatcha!
The Den Den Mushi was forcibly hung up once again.
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