Bal Port
"How should we call out? Think about it."
"Captain, I've got it!" one of the pirates shouted excitedly, drawing all eyes to him.
"Speak," Teach, also somewhat curious. He held a bottle of fine wine he had found on the warship, but didn't use his Future Sight, as that would eliminate any surprises.
"What do you say..." His face couldn't contain his excitement, and his smile looked somewhat lewd. "How about we all shout 'For justice!'?"
"Pfft!" Teach had just taken a sip of wine, was so startled that he spat it out without even swallowing.
The room fell silent for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Hahaha..." Everyone couldn't help but laugh out loud. Baccarat covered her mouth, unable to stop herself from laughing.
Even Kos couldn't suppress it; the arm holding the gun trembled.
Not only them, but also in other places, people couldn't help but laugh when they heard such words.
"Where did this guy come from?"
How did you come up with this idea?
"I've already thought of tomorrow's headline: <When a pirate fights for justice, it's all because of him>."
"Wearing a navy uniform is already bad enough to offend the navy, but I never expected them to do something like this."
"What's his name? I've already memorized his face."
The power of the masses is immense. Soon, information about this member of the Night Pirates was revealed: his name was Jim Carrey, he was only eighteen years old, and he had been a comedian.
After a long while, Teach and the others finally recovered. Teach couldn't help but give him a thumbs up and exclaimed, "Very good! Believe me, your bounty will increase by at least ten million Beli because of that."
"Let's begin then." Kappa was also taken aback by this statement. "I'll count 'three, two, one' together, and then hold the position."
It has to be said that this was the most extravagant photo shoot ever, with so many people paying attention, and it was also the scene that disgusted and angered the Navy the most.
However, they were helpless.
"Okay, three, two, one." That was the message Kappa had given.
"For justice!" the entire Night Pirates shouted.
As soon as I finished shouting, I felt a different sense of justice. I suppressed a smile, shut my mouth, and focused on my actions.
Meanwhile, Kappa's eyes gleamed as he rapidly pressed the buttons, snapping photos in quick succession, taking several in a row.
Soon, it all ended, and the war came to a close. Teach smiled, opened his arms, palms up, and said, "If you're interested in Marine warship, you can come to Bal Port to find me. Don't worry about the navy causing you trouble. Just remove the naval insignia, make some minor modifications, and blame it all on me. These warships have already been sunk by our Night Pirates."
Teach knew that someone was broadcasting live and could hear what he was saying. These warships needed to be dealt with, and he didn't need that many crew members right now.
Moreover, this is also a huge fortune. A single warship costs at least 300 million Beli, so these 20 warships would cost a total of 6 billion Beli.
Upon hearing this, many people's eyes lit up. These were all people who were not short of money, including kings, nobles, tycoons, and even some pirates and underground forces.
What enables the navy to dominate this sea is these warships.
Moreover, they had just witnessed the power of these warships, which aroused their longing. If they could have one of these warships, they would want several more.
He also said that if you put all the blame on Teach, he will take responsibility.
"I'll only be in Bal Port for three days. Three hundred million Beli per ship, first come, first served." With that, Teach and his group turned and left, with some of their companions heading off to board the warship.
Bal Port is an island very close to Soba Island. Because it has a large number of pirates, Teach also needs to replenish his crew there and even expand the overall scale.
Teach already had an idea in mind.
At this moment, all the forces in the East China Sea have sprung into action. Twenty warships, first come, first served, they must get one. They are also aware of the cost of the warships; such a warship costs 300 million Beli.
Teach's offer wasn't much higher; it was just the original price, which isn't expensive for a wealthy person.
Moreover, given the strength and power displayed by the Night Pirates, they wouldn't dare to make any underhanded moves.
Throughout the East China Sea, a king from a certain country shouted, "Quickly, I must acquire a warship, no, at least one. You must prepare it immediately!"
"We need three warships. That way, we won't have to worry about pirates in future trade. We have the money." This was a merchant from a certain trade association.
"This firepower is too strong! Come on, bring out our treasure! We must get a warship and convert it into our pirate ship, so we won't have to fear the navy's pursuit anymore." This was the captain of a pirate crew.
Unexpectedly, this happened at the end. Openly buying and selling warships must have infuriated the navy.
At Marine Headquarters, Marshal Kong felt a sudden heaviness in his head. Sitting in his seat, he felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if he were about to vomit blood. These were twenty warships! If they had been destroyed, he might not have felt this way, but having been sold out by pirates, they were gone forever. He knew this very well.
Even Teach claimed that he had destroyed the warship, and although they knew it was a lie, the only trouble they could cause was the Night Pirates.
The Lucky Goddess at the very front, followed by a grand procession of twenty warships, and thus the battle came to an end.
However, the turmoil continues, and the impact of this battle is far greater than before.
Wars of great significance are often given a name. For example, the great battle Flying Pirates and the Roger Pirates in the Edvard Sea two years ago is known as the "Battle of Edd War." This battle also had a wide impact, and because the battlefield was located on Soba Island, it is also known as the "Battle of Soba Island."
This battle brought this audacious pirate to the attention of more people and attracted the attention of more pirate crews in the New World.
In this battle, the Navy lost a full fifth of its forces in the East China Sea. In the waters guarded by these Marine Branch, even more pirates will appear, and it will take much longer to clear them out and return to normal.
Not to mention the preliminary preparations and the redeployment of naval forces, which would take a long time. During this interim period, this naval base...
The domain will become even more chaotic.
Compared to the epic battles in the New World and the minor skirmishes in other seas, the Night Pirates' battle was undoubtedly very eye-catching.
The journey was short, only a few hours, and they arrived at Bal Port.
A large crowd had already gathered in Bal Port. Even though they had prepared in advance, they were still intimidated by the mighty and unparalleled fleet. The steel cannons on the warships gleamed coldly, filling them with fear.
They had witnessed the battle of the Night Pirates, and were terrified that the Marine warship might suddenly fire cannons. They had no doubt that the entire port would be razed to the ground.
Fortunately, they knew the Night Pirates' objective. Because of the battle between the Night Pirates and the Navy on Soba Island, many forces and pirates had come to this island, which is the closest to Soba Island, so there are now a lot of Bal Port.
Upon seeing the Night Pirates' ships approaching, the other ships in the harbor quickly made way, pushing to the sides to leave the middle space for the Night Pirates.
"Look, it's the Night Pirates! They're coming down!" one pirate exclaimed, sounding quite surprised. However, the others around him didn't look down on him for it, which was perfectly normal.
The Night Pirates have become the target of many Night Pirates, but very few people have actually seen them.
"Wallace, I'm leaving the recruitment of the pirate crew to you. The number is around four hundred." Teach instructed Wallace after disembarking.
"So many people, our ship..." Teach knew what Wallace was going to say. The Lucky Goddess couldn't hold so many pirates; they all knew the limits of the Lucky Goddess.
"Hehe, we're not short of money right now. We can get two more pirate ships," Teach said with a smile, looking at Wallace. "It's not that we don't want to use warships, but if we did, the Navy would keep a close eye on us."
"While I'm not afraid of Marine Vice Admiral or Marine Admiral, I'm not prepared to face Marine Admiral too soon. If it were a fleet, even if I could escape, our pirate crew would suffer heavy losses," Teach said in a deep voice. "We're still in the development stage. Expanding our reputation will help us attract powerful, promising, and ambitious pirates."
"Until you grow up, avoid encountering Marine Vice Admiral as much as possible to prevent attracting the Marine Admiral."
"Okay, I understand." Wallace nodded and led a dozen or so subordinate crew members, holding a large sign that read "Night Pirates recruiting," toward an open space.
The two crew members held it high, and the surrounding pirates' eyes lit up. Many of them had long wanted to join the Night Pirates, but they had never had a way to do so. Since the Night Pirates set sail, they had only recruited crew members twice.
The pirates and locals in front quickly made way for Wallace and his crew, their eyes filled with fear and respect – such was the benefit of strength and prestige.
"Hurry, hurry, don't block the way! I absolutely have to join the Night Pirates!" one pirate said, sounding both sad and excited.
"What's the rush? Everyone wants to join the Night Pirates, right?" A burly man next to him glanced at him. "I heard the Night Pirates have very strict recruitment requirements; whether you can even join is another question."
"It's alright, it's written on the plaque. The Night Pirates are all about strength. Apart from the captain and officers, the crew members are divided into three levels: elite crew members, ordinary crew members, and apprentice crew members. Elite crew members will eventually become squad leaders, while apprentice crew members will have to do odd jobs in addition to daily training. However, once they are strong enough, they can directly become ordinary crew members."
One of the more observant pirates chuckled, "They're only recruiting around four hundred people, so even trainee crew members will be highly sought after by many pirates."
The pirates in the East Blue are generally weaker, so it would be too difficult to recruit people according to the original requirements of the Night Pirates. They wouldn't be able to recruit many at all. So after some consideration, they added an apprentice crew member level.
Strength can be improved, crew members can be trained, and everyone in this world has room for improvement. Some have great potential, while others have less. However, with hard work and training, reaching the rank of naval captain is still achievable.
The reason for staying on this island for three days was not only to deal with these warships, but also to replenish the crew, as recruiting crew members takes time.
Teach wasn't in a hurry; it was the Navy who should be anxious. Even if Vice Admiral Brom traveled day and night, it would still take him a week to get here in three days. The only person in the Navy who could arrive in that time was Borsalino, the Devil Fruit User, and Teach wasn't afraid of him alone.
However, this will also be troublesome. Borsalino has already reached the level of Admiral. In his eyes, Borsalino's strength is the strongest among the Three Admirals. The Glint-Glint Fruit is a top-tier Logia Devil Fruit. Because of his personality, he may be hiding some of his strength.
After all, the saying "If the salary is right, Four Emperors can be defeated" isn't just a joke; it has a strong basis.
However, the situation in the New World does not allow them to withdraw. One by one, Marine Branch are defeated, slaughtered, and destroyed. Now, in the New World, the war between the Navy and the pirates is nearing its peak.
Teach stayed in the port; these warships needed his protection. Who knew what fools might be there, those blinded by greed?
In the darkness, Nelson and Pito were still there, along with other men eyeing their things, but they showed no mercy.
Teach didn't have to wait long. Soon, someone came to discuss warships. "It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Teach. I'm here to discuss matters concerning warships." There were already some influential people in this Bal Port, so they had a significant advantage.
It was clear that he was somewhat nervous. He had witnessed the previous battles against Teach, a ruthless Great Pirate, and though he had mustered the courage to approach Teach, a sense of fear rose within him. However, the person sent to negotiate was undoubtedly mentally strong, and he suppressed his fear with a smile on his face.
"Is the money ready?" Teach didn't want to hear his nonsense.
This person understood Teach's meaning and got straight to the point, "Due to time constraints, we can't prepare that much funding, but we will send over 1.5 billion in the next three days to reserve seven warships. We will use three Devil Fruits to cover the remaining 600 Beli."