Hell Pirates

"Really..."

After arriving on the island, head to the capital of the Noddis Kingdom.

Along the way, looking at the surrounding scenery, Dom and Dorans were both speechless and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

It truly lives up to its name as North Blue.

It's important to know that although it's an island nation, the entire island is under the rule of the Nordis monarchy.

However, generally speaking, in addition to the capital city, the royal power must also control towns and villages outside the capital city, just like the Goa Kingdom in the East Blue, which has various places such as the Gray Terminal, End Town, and Windmill Village in addition to the royal capital.

In general, the territory of an island nation is not just the capital city; the capital city is merely the place where royal power is concentrated.

In the other three seas, even in the West Blue the Mafia is rampant, a country that is known as 'wealthy and safe' is also beautiful, and people live and work in all areas except the main city. Otherwise, how could it be called a powerful country?

However, all the three of them saw along the way was land that had clearly been ravaged by war, a landscape full of potholes and craters.

There are also various architectural remains left over from the war...

There was no one there.

There is no life outside the capital.

After walking a considerable distance, they finally saw the wall standing on the horizon.

The capital city is within easy reach.

Only here do people occasionally appear in the vicinity, but they are all ragged and unkempt refugees... Clearly, these people are not protected by the monarchy.

They all had injuries or illnesses, almost all of which were caused by war.

In the country of Nordis, the so-called wealth refers to those who live within the walls.

This situation is already considered good; in other countries in the North Blue ... they might not even be able to stay outside the capital.

In contrast, the Goa Kingdom, while capable of burning down all the Junk Mountain, including the 'filthy ones,' is a callous and inhumane act.

But at least it's safe there, and as long as the higher-ups don't think about 'eliminating' them, these people can live on.

In North Blue, all ordinary people who lack the protection of a 'nation' face... the possibility of war occurring anytime, anywhere.

"This place is indeed a natural crime scene, with its population, gunpowder, and manipulation of power. Even member states are not immune to the influence of the general trend. What they can protect... what the World Government can protect is always the core group of people, a small number of those in power."

Dom made a comment.

Those around them watched as the three of them ran towards the city gate.

Some of them were holding sharp weapons, their faces showing hostility, looking ready to make a move.

But in the end, he didn't dare to make a move.

What they were worried about was the background of the three people.

If it were someone powerful and influential in the capital, they couldn't afford to offend them.

There are some traces of cannonballs on the tall and imposing city walls, but they are not obvious.

The three were inspected by soldiers at the city gate and paid an exorbitant sum of money before being allowed to enter.

Long is a businessman, and his clothing and appearance match his personality.

The rather unconventional Dom carried the title of guard, and although the soldiers examined him very carefully, they found nothing amiss.

Once you step into the city, it's like entering a completely different world.

Even at night, the streets are brightly lit and bustling with people.

Many people wore bright, happy smiles, a stark contrast to those outside the city.

"Oh..."

Long chuckled.

"Boss."

Dom noticed it too.

Some pedestrians on the street, though seemingly well-dressed, gave themselves away as One Piece with the aura they exuded.

It seems that even in the North Blue, a capital city renowned for its good order, the infiltration of illegal forces is still unavoidable... It is estimated that the One Piece use the same methods as Oboro and his group. The only difference is that, at least in this city, the presence of the guards and the royal army prevents the One Piece from causing trouble openly.

As a member state, the leader only needs to make a phone call, and the nearby navy will quickly come to the rescue.

This is the only thing the navy can still do in the war-torn North Blue.

To protect the 'interests' of member states.

That's all.

Soon, they found a hotel to stay in and checked in.

After wandering around the city for a few days, I bought a relatively secluded manor and began a quiet life.

It's called life, but in reality it's about Oboro starting to train Dom and Dorans.

Teach them some physical skills and improve their fighting style.

Dorans finally got his wish, his body was altered by Oboro using a card, turning him into the Demon Tribe, and he also absorbed experience cards. After his appearance was mutated, Dorans had to start disguising himself, wearing a tight-fitting black outfit.

The World Government and the Navy already know his methods of bestowing power upon others and changing their circumstances... Therefore, it would be easy to see through him if he did not disguise himself after receiving Oboro's 'gift'.

The Demon Tribe also exists in the world of One Piece.

Kaido, including the Numbers within his Beasts Pirates... but their Demon Tribe is completely different from the Demon Tribe created by Oboro.

Whether it's physique or appearance... most importantly, in terms of strength alone, the Demon Tribe of the Beasts Pirates are, at least for now, much stronger than the Demon Tribe that can be evolved from cards.

The Beasts Pirates' few brutes are almost like giants, and their combat power should not be underestimated.

Time passed little by little.

The three of them, Oboro and Nordis, settled down in the royal city of Nordis and began to work in seclusion.

Unless something major happens, the three of them rarely go out and hardly ever interact with anyone.

And no hot topic in the world can escape the 'erasing' of time.

Before we knew it, almost a year had passed since the major incident in the Sabaody Archipelago.

The culprit, the God Slayer once stirred up the seas, seems to have vanished, perfectly hidden away... Apart from a few tabloids mentioning him occasionally a few months ago, there is now very little news about Oboro, because no one can find him.

It is unclear whether he is still alive, whether he was secretly assassinated by the World Government, or whether he adapted to the situation, joined the ranks of the Yonko, and was hidden away.

These are all unknown.

After the chaos in the East Blue subsided, various media outlets, including news agencies, continued to speculate about Oboro's situation.

But even Morgans seems to have run out of clues to follow the God Slayer... and this vast sea is not a stage for Oboro alone.

Every day, every moment, somewhere in the ocean, something is happening... When people's enthusiasm fades, new gimmicks and hot topics are needed to fill the void.

This sea has not disappointed the outside world's expectations.

In the New World, Fire Fist. Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, is hunting down the traitor, Blackbeard Teach!

This is the first breaking point.

The newspaper that Oboro found in the Sabaody Archipelago, which contained a report about the Spade Pirates, was outdated... He thought Ace had just entered the New World, and it was only after leaving the Sabaody Archipelago that he determined the time period.

Ace had already joined Whitebeard's crew.

However, the Spade Pirates he founded did indeed cause a sensation on the high seas; otherwise, it would be impossible for anyone to still have his newspapers after so long.

Furthermore, Ace was someone who refused an invitation from the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

This news was released when Oboro first arrived in North Blue.

To be precise, Ace had already begun hunting Marshall D. Teach... but all the previous reports were overshadowed by the death of the Celestial Dragons, and the matter concerning the Whitebeard Pirates ended before it could even ferment, only to be mentioned now.

The second bombshell is naturally related to the Yonko.

Kaido's and Big Mom's forces clashed in a region of the New World. The battle was reportedly quite fierce, seemingly over resources on a certain island.

However, it cannot be said that the conflict here is entirely unrelated to their desire to seize the God Slayer.

It's worth noting that the fleets of the two Yonko clashed in the East Blue Sea.

The third bombshell is the Revolutionary Army!

In the South Blue, a corrupt and powerful republic has been engulfed in civil war, and news agencies report that the Revolutionary Army is behind it.

Taking advantage of the situation, the Revolutionary Army launched a "war of annihilation," which led to a change of government in the country, causing it to completely turn against the World Government.

This caused the World Government to lose face.

This is a member state!

Although the World Government and Navy promptly dispatched personnel to regain control of the situation, the Revolutionary Army escaped quickly... the World Government essentially came up empty-handed.

Moreover, the national situation has become difficult to control, and they have only managed to regain face on the surface.

It may seem like the country has been protected, but in reality, all that's gained is an empty shell.

These are all relatively large events, and there are also many smaller things that have attracted a lot of attention.

Thanks to these factors, Oboro was able to perfectly hide in the shadows.

However, the matter of the Revolutionary Army surprised him.

The Revolutionary Army has always targeted non-member states, rarely engaging in direct confrontation with the Navy and the World Government... They are still in a phase of 'building up their strength,' and for the sake of stability, they will not easily bare their fangs. This time, however, they have actually extended their reach to member states, which is quite audacious. My intuition tells me that the Revolutionary Army's actions this time are related to him, or rather, related to the deaths of the Celestial Dragons.

The deaths of the Celestial Dragons seem like a signal...

"Now that things have calmed down a bit, it's time to set sail."

Oboro's plan has been completed.

He was using time to erase as much of his own identity as possible, waiting for the peak of his fame to pass.

People still remember him and know him... but they won't care so much until he's exposed.

This is exactly the environment that Oboro needs.

By the way, give Dom a little pointers. As for Dorans... he's just a pawn.

This ocean is never static.

Even Roger is a thing of the past!

"Let's call it... Hell Pirates."

Long thought for a moment and then said a name.