The Expanding Sirius Pirates

Chinjao's statement truly shocked everyone.

The Lao G brothers, who had been engrossed in their food since the start of the banquet, suddenly spat out all the food in their mouths.

Lao G, whose temper wasn't exactly mild to begin with, stood up abruptly. "Hey! Grandpa! Are you kidding me?"

The Black Wolf's crew is indeed very powerful, but it's a stretch to include the Happo Navy, which has a history of hundreds of years, under their command.

What nonsense are you spouting all of a sudden?

"Is this guy really serious?"

Ulti was also taken aback.

Sirius's companions were all taken aback.

"It seems so, but I really find it hard to believe," Luo said.

"Senior Chinjao, let's stop joking around."

Sirius frowned slightly; this was truly an unexpected situation.

He never expected that Chinjao would say something like that.

Although the Happo Navy became part of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet in the original work, it wasn't just because the Straw Hat Kid smashed Chinjao's cone head back. More importantly, Usopp rescued the Happo Navy who had been turned into toys, and then the Straw Hat Kid defeated Doflamingo to avenge them.

Without these two immense favors, why should Chinjao lower herself to a subservient position?

Even though his strength wasn't great to begin with, and he's become even weaker with age, Chinjao is still a user of Conqueror's Haki and is naturally an arrogant guy!

This guy actually wants to join my ranks?

Sirius felt he couldn't quite understand.

Is this guy joking?

He still finds it hard to comprehend the awe he has brought to this vast ocean.

He's only eighteen years old.

At the age of eighteen, he already stood atop the sea, alongside monsters like Whitebeard, Kaido, and Charlotte Linlin, who had been famous for decades!

It is already incredibly powerful, and it will undoubtedly become even more powerful in the future!

Is there anything shameful about attaching yourself to such a powerful person?

I have no chance of becoming king anymore, and my two grandsons are cowards with no chance of reaching the pinnacle of power.

Therefore, by becoming subordinates of the future king, when Black Wolf becomes king, they too will be able to bask in the glory of the king.

Thinking of this, a smile of excitement appeared on Chinjao's face.

"Of course I'm serious!"

Chinjao said earnestly, "Strong, tolerant, benevolent, Sirius, a man like you is certainly worth following!"

Gratitude and power are two reasons, but not the whole story.

Even though he had offended him, he was not angry, and even offered to treat him when he was seriously injured.

He regarded the enormous treasure of the Jade Ice Mountain as nothing, and didn't care about it at all.

This young man truly possesses the qualities of a king!

His heart is as vast as the sea.

The Happo Navy following him is by no means shameful.

"Of course, I also have some selfish motives," Chinjao said with a hint of shame. "As I grow old, the Happo Navy has declined, and we need strong protection."

"I see?"

Sirius nodded; he understood now— Chinjao was indeed serious.

Very honest, with no secrets.

That's what makes it so troublesome.

After some thought, Sirius decided to refuse, "However, as for following me, let's forget about it."

"That bastard!"

Jack shook his head helplessly.

This is a great opportunity.

Of the four Pirate Emperors in the world today, the other three monsters are all powerful and well-equipped, with numerous followers under their command.

Their pirate crew, including Black, only numbered ten people.

Although the Happo Navy was a bit weak, it was still sufficient as a basic fighting force.

But it's Sirius.

"Why?"

Chinjao was also puzzled by Sirius's rejection.

He felt that while Sirius's group was indeed strong, they were too few in number. How could they possibly compete with the other three monsters back in the New World?

"Because we don't need it anymore."

Yamato and said, "We don't need any subordinates, everyone is enough!"

Sirius gave Yamato a thumbs up, that's how it is.

"Hey-hey!"

Yamato gave Sirius a smug smile. She knew Sirius best and could always guess what he was thinking.

The other companions also smiled. Indeed, as long as they were together, there was no enemy they couldn't defeat!

"I see."

Chinjao nodded solemnly, "Truly admirable trust."

"I'm glad you understand, Senior Chinjao," Sirius said with a smile.

People can understand each other, right?

Just when Sirius thought the show was over, Chinjao suddenly changed the subject, raising a glass of wine, "But Sirius, refusal is your right, following you is my right!"

"Drink this cup of sworn brotherhood wine. Whether you agree or not, from this day forward, the Happo Navy will fight for the Sirius Pirates!"

With that, the old man, whose eyebrows and beard were completely white, downed the wine in his cup in one gulp.

Sirius frowned. "Senior Chinjao, isn't this a bit too willful?"

That old geezer won't listen to a word I say!

So you've made up your mind to force me to sell myself, right?

"Pirates are inherently capricious!"

Chinjao shouted, "What's wrong with me wanting to follow the future King of the Sea?"

"King of the Sea?"

Jack raised an eyebrow. "I'm starting to change my opinion of him."

"Mmm-hmm-hmm-hmm," Page One nodded repeatedly, her face beaming with excitement, "As expected of the eldest brother! He made the legend of the sea follow him with ease!"

"After all, he's Sirius!" Jack said matter-of-factly. "He has the power to draw people to his side!"

"Captain, that's amazing!" Bepo's eyes lit up as he clenched his little fists.

Didn't you say before that this guy wasn't even a legend? You changed your tune so quickly.

Ulti glanced at the group of guys.

"Since he's said that, it seems like there's no point in us refusing or not," Luo said with a hint of schadenfreude.

Sirius glanced at Chinjao's serious face, then shook his head helplessly. "Whatever you want, Chinjao- senpai. What you do is your own business, and I have no right to interfere."

What can I say?

They've already gone this far, so I can't just get angry and yell at them, can I?

No matter how you calculate it, you're not at a disadvantage.

Chinjao nodded solemnly, "Rest assured, we will never act under the name of the Sirius Pirates before we have your formal approval!"

"Whatever makes you happy."

Regardless of how reluctant Sirius was, the Sirius Pirates underwent their first major expansion.

A force of about one thousand men from the Happo Navy joined the Sirius Pirates.

Yes, although it was one-sided.