Pirate Expo

"Those bastards from the Night Pirates!" the Whitebeard Pirates cursed.

The Night Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates conducted a transaction at sea, but no war broke out after the transaction was completed.

Because Wyper and the others were hungry and their fighting strength was limited, the Whitebeard Pirates would be at a disadvantage in a real fight.

They might be caught and taken back right after the transaction. He had originally thought of that, but seeing Wyper and the others like this, he couldn't help but suppress the thought.

At the same time, they were furious that their family members were being treated like this, going hungry and not being taken care of at all.

As for Wyper and his men, being treated as prisoners and traded like commodities was more painful and humiliating than being killed. More importantly, their incompetence damaged Pops's reputation and made them feel even more ashamed.

Moreover, the price of seven Devil Fruits and 3 billion Beli is not small. Although the Whitebeard Pirates, the cost is still considerable. This is partly due to the additional income they have, namely the Beli earned through battle footage.

"Let's wait, no rush. We'll talk about it after we recover. Reinforcements will arrive in a few days, and then we'll take back all the territory we've lost," Jozu said calmly. He was naturally a composed person, and as the strongest, he needed to shoulder the responsibility of fighting the Night Pirates.

"For now, we need to be patient. We're on the defensive right now, and the Night Pirates won't give us that much time to rest. They might attack us very soon."

The war quickly resumed, with the battle between the Night Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates being particularly fierce. Moreover, with the addition of more reinforcements, many of the Whitebeard Pirates' affiliated pirate crews joined the war against the Night Pirates.

Having learned from their first battle, they no longer adopted a strategy of dividing their forces and instead gathered together.

Of course, not all members gather together. Several strong individuals jointly guard an island, so that even if someone is at a disadvantage in battle, other companions can provide support at any time, reducing the pressure of the battle.

To prevent members from being captured again.

As the war progressed, many members of the Night Pirates gained fame in the New World due to their battle records and performance, and their bounties increased accordingly.

And just like that, half a year passed in the blink of an eye.

In the battlefields where the Night Pirates expanded outwards, most forces were repelled by the Night Pirates' powerful strength, and some even abandoned some islands, voluntarily ceding them to the Night Pirates.

Wallace and Shiryu of the Rain both made a name for themselves in the New World.

The Night Pirates are too powerful for them to handle. Continuing the fight will only result in greater losses, so it's better to give up those islands.

Anyway, there are plenty of islands in the New World, with all sorts of forces, big and small. They are much easier to deal with than the Night Pirates. To suffer heavy losses and even affect one's foundation for the sake of saving face is really not worth it.

The war between the Night Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates continues. The Whitebeard Pirates are very powerful, but the Night Pirates are not weak either.

Especially after the war on other battlefields ceased and some islands were occupied, the Night Pirates did not continue to expand.

A small number of people were sent to guard these islands, while some officers and strong members went to the battlefield to fight the Whitebeard Pirates.

Their arrival intensified the war between the two sides, but overall, the Night Pirates were still stronger.

Because the main fighting force of the Whitebeard Pirates is still in the Sea of Chaos.

For half a year, the Whitebeard Pirates faced constant attacks from the Night Pirates and were forced to adopt a defensive posture.

In addition to the original occupied islands, more than a dozen more islands were occupied by the Night Pirates, Whitebeard Pirates put up a very strong resistance.

War is cruel, and in such a fierce war, both sides undoubtedly fought with great intensity, resulting in the deaths of many members on both sides. Two of the Whitebeard Pirates' main subordinate pirate captains died at the hands of Shiryu of the Rain and Mobius.

Besides these, there are many other pirates.

Several members of the Night Pirates, who were quite strong, also died on the battlefield.

In six months, the total number of casualties on both sides exceeded 10,000, reaching 15,000.

Despite suffering heavy losses, the members of the Night Pirates have undoubtedly undergone a transformation, with their overall strength and average power increasing significantly.

The key cadres have been tempered by bloodshed and battle, and their strength has been greatly improved.

This number is within the Night Pirates' tolerance range. Moreover, the total number of members in the Night Pirates has not decreased but has actually increased significantly. In other words, the number of people who died in the war is less than the number of members who joined the Night Pirates.

The expansion of the Night Pirates greatly enhanced Night Pirates reputation, especially their victories in war, particularly their battle against the Whitebeard Pirates, which demonstrated the Night Pirates' strength.

Many pirates want to join the Night Pirates, and the peace within the Night Sea Domain has also attracted many civilians.

Thus, the objective of the Teach War was achieved, and the Night Pirates ceased their war against the Whitebeard Pirates, allowing the members of the Whitebeard Pirates to breathe a sigh of relief.

The longer a war lasts, the more intense the conflicts become, the greater the hatred between the two sides grows, and the more difficult it is to control the situation, ultimately leading to a quagmire of war.

The Night Pirates have great confidence in their control over their subordinates because they are a unified whole. Even some affiliated pirate crews are under their control. The Night Pirates have very strong control over their territory, but the Night Pirates Whitebeard Pirates may not be as powerful.

The Whitebeard Pirates were relatively dispersed, so there was generally no interference between them. Their internal operations and affiliated pirate crews enjoyed a great deal of freedom. "Ice Witch" Wyper left the Whitebeard Pirates to form her own pirate crew precisely because she didn't want to be restricted.

Many of their comrades died at the hands of the Night Pirates, and some members of the Whitebeard Pirates and affiliated pirate crews harbor deep hatred towards the Night Pirates.

According to Mostima and his crew's guess, about six months should be enough. If they continue fighting, the hatred will become deeply ingrained. There are many pirate crews in the New World that are like arch-enemies, and their mutual animosity often develops in the course of constant warfare.

Moreover, the Night Pirates did not harm the main members of the Whitebeard Pirates. They were able to kill them several times, but in the end, they spared their lives, or at most, let them go with serious injuries.

Many members of the Whitebeard Pirates were aware of this.

Therefore, the few members of the Night Pirates had little impact. Their numbers were too small to affect the entire Whitebeard Pirates, and the Night Pirates didn't care about them either.

Another reason for the ceasefire was that Teach had temporarily halted his six-month-long period of rigorous training, as they had a major plan to implement.

The sudden end of the ongoing war Night Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates surprised many, including the Whitebeard Pirates, whose scouts could see that the Night Pirates had retreated.

Aside from leaving some pirates to guard the border islands and adjacent islands, the other officers have all left the battlefield and returned to the interior of the Night Sea Domain.

Although some suggested taking this opportunity to launch a counterattack, most people stopped them. No one wanted war; they had already suffered heavy losses. Continuing the war would only result in the recapture of a few islands, and the Night Pirates could attack them at any time.

With much of the Whitebeard Pirates' strength now concentrated in the Sea of Chaos, it must be admitted that they are no match for the Night Pirates.

The Night Pirates' Night Pirates actions were somewhat unexpected, giving us a glimpse into what they might do next.

However, due to the information blockade within the Night Pirates, they were unaware of any news.

During these six months, the Night Pirates' development has not stopped; it has been stable and rapid.

The train planned by the Christie Kingdom has been completed, connecting the royal city of Greatel with towns along the route all the way to the towns on Saint Louis Island.

This is only the first one. With experience gained, the second and third ones are already under construction.

The completion of the train accelerated the flow of people between towns along the railway line in the Christie Kingdom. What used to take several days could now be completed in just two hours.

This train is a high-tech product, and Otto was involved in its design and manufacturing. It uses electricity as its energy source, and with Otto's power, it is very fast.

It's even quite novel to many people.

It is evident that the economic development of towns along the route improved after the train was built, which accelerated the planning and construction of other train routes.

Meanwhile, the Christie Kingdom gradually became familiar with the members of the Night Pirates. With warnings from the higher-ups of the Night Pirates, the members did not cause trouble, nor did they dare to. The few disobedient members who went down the city suffered quite a bit, which also deterred many other members.

Back and forth, many members of the Night Pirates also ate and shopped in the Christie Kingdom, and things seemed relatively harmonious.

However, the Night Pirates' area of operation is limited to the area covered by the train lines. As more trains are built, the Night Pirates' area of operation on Saint Louis Island will expand.

After all, the entire sea area is now the territory of the Night Pirates, and Saint Louis Island is located in the heart of the Night Sea Domain.

The Night Pirates will become more active on Saint Louis Island from now on.

Meanwhile, the thirty-six arenas had already been built and were already in operation.

For pirates, this is the most attractive thing, and there are also many independent people.

The high prize money immediately attracted many people to participate in the arena. At the same time, the establishment of the arena had been publicized well in advance, and many people knew about its establishment.

In addition to videos, their entertainment has now expanded to include the arena, where many residents and pirates come to watch.

That's why Teach built the arena on a relatively prosperous island in the Night Sea Domain.

Furthermore, the existence of the arena will also promote the economic development of this island.

With the Night Pirates secretly stirring things up, the arena in the Night Sea Domain is incredibly popular, with every match drawing huge crowds.

As the most profitable gambling venue, the Night Pirates naturally wouldn't let it slip by. Whether it's the arena or the gambling venue, the Night Pirates have dedicated members to manage them, and ultimately, all the profits belong to the Night Pirates.

As for causing trouble, forget about it. Everyone knows that the Night Pirates are behind the arena, and so far, no one in the Night Sea Domain has been wise enough to cause trouble.

Even if there are conflicts, there is a specific competition system in the arena to resolve them: a fight to the death.

Once a deathmatch contract is signed, both sides will be locked in a mechanical iron cage, which will only open when one of them dies.

Such desperate battles, like those of a cornered beast, are often the most captivating, and once such an event occurs, it quickly spreads far and wide.

The bloody battle caused a rapid surge of adrenaline, almost driving people to madness.

In a short period of time, many pirates rose to prominence in the arena, and many of them joined the Night Pirates, becoming the new blood of the Night Pirates.

In the main hall of Saint Louis Island, Teach appeared in the main seat, with Rediat, who hadn't been seen for a long time, sitting beside him. Ares was not present; he was probably training somewhere.

After training with Seastone, he felt the effects were somewhat diminishing. The monster's life force granted him exceptional adaptability, and soon he was able to maintain formidable combat power even when wearing high-purity Seastone.

Ares is currently training in seawater to prevent himself from becoming weak in the water.

Now, the main officers of the Night Pirates are gathered together, and even those who cannot come in person are participating in the meeting remotely via video.

"A pirate's Dark Festival? How interesting." Rediat couldn't help but smile, not expecting that Teach would have the idea of holding Pirate Expo.

Teach had had this idea in mind for a while, but he hadn't said it. When he did, the members present were first surprised, and those who knew him were somewhat excited.

However, some members were still confused, having never heard of the Pirate Expo and being completely unfamiliar with it.

In response, Mostima stepped forward and explained to the others, "The Pirate Expo is the highest celebration for pirates, also known as the Dark Festival. Pirates from the New World will gather there, and the total bounty will easily exceed 10 billion Beli."

The others listened attentively, but Mostima understood the situation much more clearly than they did.

"The Pirate Expo used to be held every few years, but with the advent of the Great Pirate Era, it hasn't been held for nearly six years. Only those pirates with great prestige and strength are qualified to host the Expo; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to keep the other pirates in check."

"The Pirate Expo generally divided into two sections. First, there are exhibition areas for the major forces. Any pirate with a little bit of fame can apply for an area from the organizers to showcase their pirate crew's strength and goods. This is partly to attract people, and partly to exchange their accumulated spoils for more useful items," Mostima continued.

"No wonder the Pirate Expo needs a powerful organizer; otherwise, given the nature of pirates, they probably wouldn't conduct their transactions peacefully," Baccarat nodded in agreement.

"The second section is actually an auction prepared for those major powers. At that kind of rare item auction, many unimaginable treasures will appear. Other pirates have quite a few pretty good things in their possession."

"It's worth mentioning that the organizers' reputation increases significantly every time the Pirate Expo is held, which is beneficial for our expansion," Mostima said with a smile.

"At the same time, it can also promote our products," Teach chuckled, turning his gaze to Otto beside him.

"Yes, mechanical arms, these mechanical bodies can already be mass-produced," Otto said confidently, with a hint of excitement. This was something he had researched, something that would change the world.

The Night Pirates wouldn't sell something like a robotic arm.

"Then let's begin preparations for the Pirate Expo!"