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"Captain Kaido, what did you want to see me about?"

Ra, who was preparing lunch, received King's notification. She put down the half-fried steak and went directly to the meeting hall.

"Just you? Where are the other two brats?"

Kaido sat in the chair above, with a large wine barrel in front of him and a detailed sea chart spread out on it.

Burufatt, who was already there, was staring intently at the sea chart.

"I didn't see the two of them after looking around, so I asked Deke to find them. They should be here soon," King, who had entered with Ra, replied.

"Then never mind, I'll speak first."

Kaido stood up and walked to the sea chart. Ra also leaned forward, but being too short, she had to move a wooden box to stand on it.

"You should have heard that we are going to join forces with Shiki and Linlin to seize the treasure on Hachinosu Island.

The time and place for our rendezvous have been set, which is five days later in the Totland Sea."

Kaido said, pointing to an island on the sea chart. "And the place where we will gather this time is this island located in Linlin's territory."

Everyone looked down and found that the island was located at the outermost edge of the Totland Sea, not too close and not too far from Hachinosu Island, and there were no other islands nearby.

"Indeed, gathering from here will not easily alert John and his crew, and it will also allow us to avoid most of the small islands around Hachinosu Island. If we're lucky, we might even be able to directly advance to Hachinosu Island's main island," Burufatt was very satisfied with the location of the rendezvous point.

"Then how much fighting power will the other two parties bring? And how many people do you plan to take with you, Captain Kaido?"

After carefully examining the positions of the various islands and currents on the sea chart and finding no problems, Ra asked about the specific details of the alliance.

"I plan to take everyone from the strongholds with me, leaving only the logistics personnel. As for the other two islands, not a single person will be left behind."

"That's a bit risky," Ra raised an eyebrow, not understanding Kaido's decision.

"If we take so many people, almost all of our three strongholds will be undefended. If the enemy attacks, we will lose all our territory.

We cannot be so reckless; we should leave the most basic armed forces."

"I also support Ra's view. Boss Kaido, this is indeed too risky," Burufatt also felt that Kaido's idea was a bit dangerous.

King remained silent, trusting Kaido's decision.

"That's true. If it were before, I would at least leave one-third of the combat personnel and one of you or King on the island. But this time it's different, the Beasts Pirates have gained new fighting power."

Kaido's gaze turned to Ra, and he said in a serious tone, "Little brat Ra, you will guard this island alone this time. Is that okay!"

Hearing Kaido's words, Ra finally understood that the other party did not intend to take her with them.

"So that's what you were thinking? I understand. If it's just this island beneath our feet, I'll be fine alone."

"Boss Kaido, this..."

"Don't worry, Burufatt. It's no problem for her to guard an island with her strength.

As for the other two islands, if they're gone, they're gone. Those islands have no resources, and their locations are not important."

At this moment, Kaido's eyes were full of determination and greed, like a gambler who knew he was destined to win and had bet all his fortune.

"After I tear off a big piece from John this time, we'll change our stronghold. Uro ro ro ro ro~"

For the few years after the Rocks Pirates disbanded, Kaido was actually in a state of confusion.

While other Rocks remnants were clearly focused on recruiting people and seizing territory, he was aimlessly playing hide-and-seek with the Marines, just like when he first set out to sea.

This situation continued until Kaido met King in Punk Hazard, and he gradually found his direction again.

So, more than a year ago, Kaido established his own Beasts Pirates and became the captain.

However, at that time, the New World's cake had been almost completely divided, and he could only snatch some unwanted peripheral territories from other less powerful forces.

This is why, despite Kaido's immense strength, his territory only consisted of three small islands, and the locations and resources of these islands were far inferior to those of his 'predecessors'.

And now, having gradually become stronger by relying on these scraps, Kaido has finally begun to set his sights on the truly plump prey.

The Beasts are going to eat people.

Ra also understood what Kaido meant by his words.

"Captain, are you taking so many people to seize islands?"

"That's right. Our current territory is close to the Calm Belt, there are no usable shipping lanes around, and the location is too remote. If we continue to stay here, the Beasts will only be a second-rate force in the New World.

So we must break out!

Taking everyone out is not only to seize territory but also to guard against others. Our opponents this time are not just John."

As he spoke, a fierce glint flashed in Kaido's eyes.

"I understand, there are also Silver Axe and Wang Zhi! This is a good opportunity to test their strength," Burufatt rubbed his hands together, seemingly ready for a big fight.

"Those two are not worth mentioning at all, I'm talking about Shiki and Linlin!" Kaido dropped a bombshell.

"Huh? Golden Lion and BIG MOM?! Aren't we allies?"

"Heh, of course, we are allies, but do you know why Shiki only mentioned the formation of the alliance and not when it would be dissolved?"

Kaido stared intently at a strangely shaped island on the sea chart and said, "Because the three of us know perfectly well that this so-called 'alliance' will only last until the moment we attack Hachinosu Island.

The 'trust' between us cannot last until we amicably divide the treasure."

There was no trust among pirates; betrayal was the main characteristic of their group. This was common sense for every member of the Rocks Pirates.

And the so-called 'alliance' was merely a means to prevent the prey from escaping.

The moment the canine teeth pierced the flesh and blood flowed into the mouth, the 'ally' became an enemy hindering oneself from enjoying the prey alone.

Even for the once overwhelmingly powerful Rocks, his captain's orders only lasted until the pirate ship reached God Valley. After landing, there were no longer any comrades or captain in anyone's eyes.

"At that time, Burufatt, you will lead half the ships to wait outside the waters of Fenrir Island. Jin and I will join Shiki and the others later.

Once John and the others are at a disadvantage and start recalling those cadres stationed outside, you will seize Fenrir Island and the surrounding islands at the fastest possible speed."

Kaido drew a circle on the sea chart, encircling his true target this time – Fenrir, the 'Snow Wolf Island'.