Family, friendship, and personal ties.
These were things that most people in this world could not avoid.
Their existence represented the bonds between people.
The reason Roy could help the Straw Hat Pirates build up their reputation without any worries, even granting them certain conveniences when necessary,
was because of family, friendship, and personal ties.
Luffy and Ace, who served under Roy, were sworn brothers.
Franky and Iceburg were fellow disciples.
Red-Foot Zeff had now become one of Roy's personal chefs.
Orange Town in the East Blue was currently supplying Roy with fruit.
Syrup Village had now become a renowned convalescent center in the East Blue, and Kaya was diligently studying medicine there.
Thanks to its excellent geographical advantages, Shimotsuki Village had now become one of the training grounds for Roy's forces.
Shimotsuki Kozaburo, Zoro's teacher since childhood, had become a swordsmanship instructor deeply trusted by the East Blue Fate Community Alliance, thanks to his outstanding foundation in swordsmanship.
Chopper had an even deeper connection with Roy. In fact, Roy had played a part in Chopper joining the Straw Hat Pirates in the first place.
Twin Capes, the traditional mandatory route into the Grand Line.
Crocus, now the lighthouse keeper there, had accepted material aid from the East Blue after a series of overtures from Roy's side.
Thus, through family and friendship alone, Roy and his forces had connections with seven members of the Straw Hat Pirates.
As for personal ties, back in Sabaody Archipelago, Roy had secretly helped Straw Hat Luffy contact Blackbeard, which led to the massive incident where Straw Hat Luffy and Blackbeard broke into Impel Down together.
In other words, Roy's relationship with the Straw Hat Pirates was far closer than it appeared.
Of course, more importantly, Roy knew very well that the Straw Hat Pirates