Permanence

Maud was neither Blackbeard nor one of those captains in the New World who liked recruiting combat power without conditions.

He couldn't accept everyone who came to him.

He had his own standards for taking people in.

The most basic threshold was that they must never have harmed civilians.

To the general populace, this threshold was extremely low.

But to the pirates of the New World, it was a threshold that most couldn't cross.

To screen the pirates swarming toward them, Violet's ability to see through people's hearts was undoubtedly the most thorough screening method.

The problem was that far too many pirates had come seeking her reputation. Even if Violet's stamina could hold out, her eyes certainly couldn't.

Overusing the Glint-Glint Fruit ability came at a price, too.

"Kuzan, let Violet rest when appropriate. Don't give her any chance to overexert herself."

Maud pondered for a moment before looking toward Aokiji in front of him.

That woman, whose whole being radiated passionate charm, had always wanted to prove her ability or value after joining the Maud Pirates.

This time, she was responsible for screening the endless stream of pirates who had come seeking their reputation. Naturally, she would do everything in her power, regardless of the cost.

But Maud needed Aokiji to remind her.

Constantly monitoring the areas within their jurisdiction was the highest priority and the most important task.

"Understood."

Aokiji nodded, then asked, "Then how should we arrange those who haven't been screened?"

"Find somewhere and leave them there."

Maud clasped his hands together and said calmly, "You have to understand that they're cooperating with us, not the other way around."

"Ah la la, that's true..."

Aokiji raised a finger and scratched his cheek. In an instant, his body turned into a string of crystalline ice shards