The ministers all fell silent. The Pirate Alliance had once been a major force at the height of its power, ruling over the New World's underground criminal world. The strength it held could not be underestimated.
Yet this formidable force had suffered devastating losses after being betrayed from within and caught in a pincer attack by CP0's two giants. Later, for some unknown reason, they became entangled with Ronglin. After several clashes, neither side had gained a clear advantage.
Unfortunately, Ronglin had popularity, prestige, territory, and foundations. Any strength he lost could be replenished quickly.
However, the Uncrowned King of the underworld had been unable to regain his footing while evading the World Government's pursuit. Little by little, he was devoured and destroyed by the Star Alliance and CP0.
In the end, they had sunk to the bottom of the sea alongside the Star Alliance's Third Fleet at Kerris Island, erased from the world forever.
"Big Mom needn't be so angry." One of the Three Sweet Commanders, S. Smoothie—Charlotte Smoothie—said, "We haven't given up on the Vinsmoke Family yet. Now is the perfect opportunity to make use of them."
Charlotte Linlin looked at Smoky and asked, "What do you have in mind?"
Smoky said, "We can still proceed according to the previous plan: marry into the Vinsmoke Family, then seize the technological power in their hands. During this Ten Thousand Nations Alliance Summit, we can also have the Vinsmokes show off their strength and see just how far their research has progressed."
"Not a bad idea." Charlotte Linlin approved of Smoky's plan, but she shook her head. "Vinsmoke's enhanced soldier technology may be impressive, but people at Vinsmoke's level are incapable of successfully assassinating someone as strong as Ronglin."
Smoky froze, then fell silent. Clearly, she had not considered that