The Deal

"How come you're handing over so much grain to us?" Dragon was somewhat skeptical, though he had no doubt that Teach could produce grain worth five billion Beli.

As the rulers of a sea area, the Night Pirates have plenty of food worth 5 billion Beli, but Teach can still afford it.

However, the Revolutionary Army is far away across the seas, so how could the Night Pirates deliver so much food to them while avoiding detection by the Navy World Government?

"That's not a problem. You have people in the West Blue, right? On Hailula Island in the West Blue, I'll have someone transport the food there. You can send people to collect it. As long as the food is transported within three months, the World Government won't notice." Teach had already made preparations.

Hailula Island is an island in the West Blue near the Calm Belt, and it is also an uninhabited island.

The Dark Council will naturally carry out Teach's orders, but they won't concern themselves with what to do; all they need to do is transport the food to Hailula Island.

The Night Pirates have begun trading with the West Blue, with the unique resources of the Grand Line complementing the abundant resources of the West Blue.

Although the scale of trade is relatively small now, it is gradually expanding. The technology for specialized cargo airships is nearing maturity, and they will be able to be mass-produced in the future.

As for the technique of inlaying Seastone, they had already developed it. However, due to the limitations of Seastone, transport ships could not manufacture it in large quantities.

Moreover, this is a time of war. Even if we could cross the Calm Belt, it would still be extremely dangerous without a strong protector. A Sea King could easily destroy a ship. Who knows Sea King might suddenly come out to sunbathe?

Therefore, trade was restricted, and airships were safer than transport ships. Besides, Seastone was so expensive that it would be a waste to keep it under pirate ships.

"The West Blue?" Dragon frowned, feeling puzzled as to how the Night Pirates managed to transport so much food to the West Blue.

Teach might have the ability, but it's impossible for Teach to go to the West Blue at this time. Moreover, according to Teach, it wasn't him who did it personally, but someone else.

Another person with this ability should be Nelson, but even Nelson of the Night Pirates couldn't do it in the Golden Sea.

The large-scale mobilization of grain could not be kept secret from others, especially in the territory of the Night Pirates, where many powerful forces were present, and the Combat Pyramid had attracted many strong individuals.

Therefore, this food could not have come from the New World.

Dragon suddenly realized that if it wasn't from the New World, then it could only be from the West Blue.

West Blue?

Dragon's pupils contracted, as if he had thought of something that shocked him. Connecting the Night Pirates with the West Blue, there was only one group that could be related, could easily produce large quantities of food, could keep the news under wraps for three months, and possess strong organizational capabilities.

"The Dark Council." Dragon looked at Teach and slowly uttered these four words.

Now, he seemed to understand some things: the establishment of the Dark Council was closely related to the Night Pirates, and the events also matched up quite well.

That's why he was shocked; the Dark Council's influence was widespread, both in other seas and in the West Blue.

It influences every aspect of the West Blue, possesses terrifying power, and continues to grow and expand in a short period of time.

The Dark Council, with its title as the World Government of the West Blue Underworld, is enough to demonstrate its Dark Council nature.

If things were alright in the early stages, the Dark Council has now become a force to be reckoned with, and even the World Government cannot ignore it, let alone the various kingdoms of the West Blue Dark Council.

And now, behind the Dark Council stands the Night Pirates. The Night Pirates have quietly built such a terrifying force in the West Blue and completely unified the West Blue's Underworld.

Once this news gets out, it will absolutely shock the whole world.

This also represents the terrifying power in Teach's hands; if Teach wanted to, he could absolutely make the Revolutionary Army's development in the West Blue extremely difficult.

However, Teach wouldn't do something so pointless.

Once the West Blue Alliance is established, they won't stand by and watch the Revolutionary Army grow stronger in the West Blue. At that time, there will be no space for the Revolutionary Army to survive in the West Blue, and they will leave the West Blue on their own initiative.

Although there are some corrupt kingdoms in the West Blue, the Dark Council has stabilized the situation to some extent, replacing the role of the navy and preventing the West Blue from being as chaotic as other sea areas.

Although the navy is weak, the Dark Council still looms large over them.

These decaying kingdoms could not survive in this chaotic era; they were either destroyed by pirates or swallowed up.

The leader of the West Blue Dark Council, the former chairman, the mysterious "Hades," is naturally an alias for the Night Pirates.

This is unimaginable. Hades's powerful methods not only demonstrate his immense strength, but also his ability to integrate the various dark forces within the Dark Council in a short period of time, making the Dark Council a unified entity.

Such political skill and wisdom are unimaginable; it's equivalent to completing in just over a year the Dark Council would have taken ten years to accomplish.

Without any mistakes, the Dark Council was put on a fast track of development and stabilized.

The Dark Council's system, structure, composition, and operating methods offer valuable lessons for many factions.

The parliamentary nomination and voting system, in particular, was unprecedented and gave Dragon some food for thought.

"Hahahaha! Now you believe me, right?" Teach laughed loudly, having seen through Dragon's thoughts, Dragon probably already guessed.

"Dragon, in this turbulent era, you're not the only one who wants to change the world. Pirates are changing, the Navy is changing, and some kingdoms are also actively seeking progress."

"The only thing that hasn't changed is the World Government. Even if they wanted to change it, it would be impossible; there simply isn't enough time for them to do so."

"Overthrowing the World Government is beyond the capabilities of the Revolutionary Army alone. Even if they could, I don't believe they could control the world; there are too many unstable factors."

Teach's laughter echoed throughout the world, deeply touching Dragon's heart.

He wasn't sure if the Revolutionary Army could overthrow the World Government, and in the process of striving, he didn't know if he could complete it—it was a task that he might never be able to accomplish in his lifetime.

Therefore, he didn't say anything about Teach's skepticism, because even he didn't know exactly what to do after success, how to manage the world, whether to kill all the nobles, or to become the next World Government.

Dragon didn't know, because it was still too far off for him at the moment.

However, there was one thing he was absolutely certain of: the Celestial Dragons. He wanted to kill Celestial Dragons and eradicate Celestial Dragons existence, as they were the root of all evil.

When he was still in the Navy, during his time guarding the Holy Land, he had witnessed countless atrocities, too numerous to mention. As long as the Celestial Dragons system exists, this world will never have a moment of peace.

It was that experience, confronting evil directly, that shattered his belief in the Navy's justice, destroyed his illusions about the World Government, and made him determined to establish Revolutionary Army to overthrow the World Government's rule.

At the same time, the addition of like-minded individuals and the growth of the Revolutionary Army gave Dragon confidence.

"What will the world be like in the future?" Dragon couldn't help but ask. Teach had a very deep understanding of this era. Times were changing, especially in recent years. Although Dragon was developing the Revolutionary Army, he still had some awareness of this.

However, it was very subtle, unlike the obvious and clearly perceptible wave that followed Roger's execution and the beginning of the Great Pirate Era.

"Heh, at least it won't be worse than it is now, right?" Teach didn't answer, but instead asked with a smile, "Eight hundred years is far too long. Establishing a new order is what people want, and countless people and forces are looking forward to it."

"Yes! "Teach's words made Dragon feel a bit emotional; he could tell just from the Golden Sea Battle.

Dragon didn't want to ask any more questions. This meeting had been very rewarding for him, as it had secured him enough food and money to ensure the Revolutionary Army's continued development for some time to come.

"Then I'll be going now, but I'll come back later," Dragon said, his figure disappearing into the wind.

He was eager to acquire their trade goods: 10 billion Beli and food; the sooner they got them, the better for the Revolutionary Army.

After the overthrow of the kingdoms was suppressed by the World Government, the Revolutionary Army no longer acted so openly and moved behind the scenes. Now the Revolutionary Army secretly controls three kingdoms, all of which are small countries, and it is still a struggle to support the development of the Revolutionary Army.

"In that case, the situation is settled," Teach said confidently. Watching Dragon leave, he knew Dragon would definitely make a move, or at least show up.

After all, this is just a precaution, to prevent the World Government from sending out unexpectedly powerful forces.

Dragon would never break the deal unless he could withstand the Night Pirates' retaliation, especially after realizing the terrifying power of the Night Pirates.

That would be a price the Revolutionary Army could hardly afford.

Soon, Teach's figure disappeared under the boundless moonlight, flying towards the Golden Sea, where he was still needed to guard it.

The world and the times change gradually, and for the time being, they are irrelevant to him. The Night Pirates and the Night Sea Domain are the most important things; they are his foundation. You can't get fat in one bite.

He could wait; his mindset had shifted somewhat, after all, the Super Soldier Serum, now also known as the "Super Gene Potion," had been successfully manufactured.

With the presence of Pure Gold, even though he hasn't obtained it yet, as long as he has his hands free, that enormous Lantern Fish won't escape his grasp.

Even the so-called "Elixir of Immortality," a secret obtained from the Ohara's library, is a fact. There are no baseless rumors in this world; the claim that the Dragon Bone of Thousand Year Dragon can create Elixir of Immortality is true.

However, immortality is nonsense; at most, it only extends lifespan and cannot elevate one's life level like Super Gene Potion.

With Baccarat around, the Thousand Year Dragon can find it if he wants to. As for the recipe for the elixir of Elixir of Immortality, unfortunately, it doesn't exist, but it can be studied.

Moreover, if anyone could concoct an "Elixir of Immortality," it would only be the Drum Kingdom. As a major medical power, the legend of the Elixir of Immortality originated from the Drum Kingdom.

That person is Dr. Dr. Kureha, known as the "Witch." She is over 120 years old, yet she can maintain a youthful body, which is somewhat unimaginable. She is also the most skilled, if not the most powerful, doctor in the world.

Without the limitation of lifespan, and with the ability to live a long and healthy life, Teach had no worries for the time being, and did not need to rush or even take action.

He was willing to wait, quietly watching the world unfold. He wasn't in a hurry; he looked down on Pirate King. Rather than that, he'd rather set his sights on the boundless Starry Sky.

The only constant is absolute power.

Only by mastering power can you possess everything.

There can only be one supreme throne, so the World Government is the biggest obstacle and needs to be eliminated first.

The gradual attacks on the World Government and the hearts of the people over eight hundred years are not so easily dispelled; they require a certain amount of time to have an impact, and that impact has already begun.

In the New World, the vortex of darkness is growing ever stronger. The Night Pirates are expanding, their massive fleet approaching with overwhelming force and terrifying power.

If you don't escape beforehand, you'll only have two paths: submission or death.

The Golden Sea Battle continues, while the Night Pirates continue their steady expansion. In three months, they have already annexed more than twenty islands, which is equivalent to completing one-sixth of the task assigned to them by Teach.

There was no fierce resistance; it was basically a matter of fighting once, and after being defeated, they would declare their submission to the Night Pirates.

After all, many pirate factions value their reputation and cannot surrender so easily; they must put up some resistance.

Mobius was tall, nearly five meters, with a neck over half a meter long, representing Mobius Snake-Head Tribe bloodline. He wore dark green snake-shaped earrings with their heads and tails connected.

His narrow, cold eyes held a hint of malevolence.

Standing atop the giant python, which is over fifty meters long, the python slithered and crawled, its scarlet eyes constantly flicking its tongue and hissing.

Beside it was another giant python, and on its head stood another figure, dressed in black, three meters tall, with a slender figure, long, soft black hair, and eyes that flashed with endless coldness.

This is Wos, who has now grown up and is expanding the territory of the Night Pirates.

The two giant pythons were not people that ordinary people could deal with. They were powerful and had fought alongside Mobius and Wos. They exuded a fierce aura. The flesh and blood of Sea King and beasts provided them with ample energy to grow.

And it is very spiritual.

Behind them was the army of the Night Pirates, their terrifying aura causing the people on both sides of the road to scatter.

They watched from a distance, seemingly excited, as if they were watching a good show.

Seeing a giant python traverse the streets and alleys in person is quite awe-inspiring; it's remarkable that Mobius and Wos of the Night Pirates use such a giant python as their mount.

When Mobius and his companions arrived at the square at the end of the street, the square was already packed with people.

Mobius crossed his arms and looked down at the figure below, especially the one at the head.

"You know the rules, right?" Mobius said indifferently, showing that he didn't take him seriously.

"Yes, as long as you can defeat me, we will submit to the Night Pirates and pledge our loyalty to the Dark Emperor." The leading man nodded and said earnestly.

He dared not underestimate Mobius. Although his methods were unknown, his combat prowess and achievements were undeniable and genuine.

His name is Slomka, Paramecia Devil Fruit User, captain of the Giant Pirates, and the "Giant" Slomka with a bounty of 300 million Beli.

The power of the Big-Big Fruit allows Slomka to enlarge his body at will, and his mass increases simultaneously with the enlargement. In other words, he can become a giant, or even larger than a giant, and possess the strength of a giant.

This ability is also what he relies on to establish himself in the surrounding seas, and the Giant Pirates control and dominate this island.

To avoid excessive losses, this method of confrontation between the two sides is adopted to determine whether or not to submit.

Everyone knew that the fate of this island was sealed, and they were destined to lose; the only question was whether they would lose in a dignified manner.

Mobius's abilities are mysterious; he can defeat many opponents without lifting a finger, simply by using his gaze, which inspires fear in others.

Along the way, several powerful figures with bounties of hundreds of millions of Beli have been easily defeated by Mobius.

The main task of the army behind them was to take over the island.

Slomka was initially very confident in his abilities, but facing Mobius, he truly felt the terrifying pressure he had heard so much about.

The invisible mental pressure made his body tremble and sweat just by standing there, and a sense of fear began to spread through him.

"Captain, Captain!" The voice behind him startled Slomka from his oppressive state. Only then did he realize that Mobius had jumped down from the serpent's head and was standing in front of him.

It seemed they were waiting for him, but he hesitated to make a move.

"Hoo!" Slomka took a deep breath, trying his best to calm himself down, avoiding looking into Mobius's eyes. He was preparing to use his full strength.

Facing Mobius, he must go all out. This is also an opportunity to demonstrate his strength to the Night Pirates. Only in this way can he gain their respect.

Whether you join the Night Pirates or submit to Night Pirates and become Night Pirates subordinate crew, it's all meaningless if you can't gain Night Pirates approval.

All of this boils down to strength.

This is an opportunity. Everyone else needs to fight in the Combat Pyramid, constantly climbing up to higher levels.

The Combat Pyramid is now operating stably, attracting countless pirates and powerful figures.

More often, it's about becoming stronger, training methods, or even obtaining rare Devil Fruit.

At the top of the Combat Pyramid are three rare Devil Fruit, which have become the target of countless people: the Logia Snow-Snow Fruit, the Ancient Species Sea Monster Fruit, and the Paramecia Explosive Sound Fruit.

These represent the three types of Devil Fruit.

Sea Monster Fruit and the Explosive Sound Fruit have appeared, and both are enemies of the Night Pirates: one is the king of the Kraken Kingdom, and the other is a candidate for Marine Admiral.

In the end, they all died at the hands of the Night Pirates.

These Devil Fruit going to do anything with him, so Teach took them out.

The rebirth of Devil Fruit is a very normal thing. The fact that it appeared in the hands of the Night Pirates can be interpreted as the Night Pirates being powerful and lucky.

But they could never have imagined the methods used to plunder Devil Fruit.

And even if others find out, so what? Teach and the Night Pirates are fearless now.

As long as you don't take them all out, taking out a few occasionally is fine.

Countless people strive for one of these three Devil Fruits; surely one of them will be the right one.

"Gigantification - Giant!" Slomka shouted, and his entire body visibly began to grow larger and larger until it reached its maximum potential.

A shadow seemed to fall over the sky, and a giant, seemingly supporting the heavens, appeared.

Slomka, at full power, transformed into a giant fifty meters tall, which was his current limit; he could not grow any larger.

Compared to Slomka, those two giant pythons were nothing more than small snakes.

The power Slomka displayed surprised Mobius; his enormous size revealed the terrifying strength he possessed.

However, panting heavily, and without even making a move, Slomka seemed to be running out of energy. Maintaining this state would require a lot of physical exertion, and he couldn't hold on for long, maybe only a few minutes.

Indeed, Slomka did not hesitate. He raised his fist and delivered a terrifying punch to Mobius on the ground.

The enormous fist kept approaching, forcing people to retreat; the force of the wind it brought was palpable.

The surrounding crowd dispersed into the distance, fearing they might be caught in the blast.

Mobius watched the punch land without making a single move.

The members of the Night Pirates behind Mobius couldn't help but sneer. Although the punch looked terrifying, they had no idea just how terrifying Mobius's power truly was.

A ghostly light gleamed deep within Mobius's pupils, and an invisible force spread toward Slomka.

Slomka's movements suddenly stopped, frozen in a punching motion in front of Mobius, his eyes vacant, as if lost in despair.

Mobius is becoming increasingly adept at using mental attacks, manipulating the five senses, and harnessing the mental power of the Eight-Headed Serpent Orochi Fruit.

Mobius cannot absolutely control the five senses; he can only influence them.

Time seemed to stand still; I wonder what happened?

Suddenly, Slomka's figure gradually shrank back to its original size, collapsing to the ground, panting heavily, covered in sweat, as if he had just survived a great battle and was completely exhausted.

The look in his eyes as he gazed at Mobius was one of utter terror; no one knew what he had been through.

"I lost."