Victory and a Joyful Feast

The departure of Kong and his crew signified the true end of the Golden Sea Battle. After a brief silence, all the pirates cheered.

Rediat had released all the pirates and sent them back to Gaya Island. After realizing the victory in the war, they were overwhelmed with excitement, and even a little sad. Some of them couldn't help but shed tears of emotion.

This Golden Sea Battle, which lasted for nearly three years, has finally come to an end. It was an exceptionally long and powerful war in history.

Even decades later, this war will still be remembered by the world, especially since the entire battle was recorded live by the World Economic News, allowing people all over the world to watch it at any time.

"Hahaha! Let's have a grand feast!" Teach and the others flew back to Gaya Island, Shiki laughed loudly and cheered.

"Banquet! Banquet!"

Shiki's words immediately invigorated the entire Gaya Island. For pirates, banquets are indispensable, and they hadn't enjoyed one in a long time.

"Then let's party hard! Haha!"

The joy of victory, the end of the war, and the excitement of the banquet made everyone revel, and the entire Gaya Island was bustling with excitement.

Shiki also brought back several islands that Gaia had created, separated them, and placed them around Gaya Island to form several satellite islands.

Gaya Island holds immense potential value, especially for powerful groups like themselves, who hold a significant share of it.

However, Gaya Island is still a bit small. Later, Shiki will move those scattered, useless, uninhabited islands in the Golden Sea to Gaya Island to form a larger Gaya Island.

It just so happens that a large area of Gaya Island was washed Sky Island by a super-giant Sky-Rending Current four hundred years ago. This area can be filled with these small islands, since there is no gold in the sea in the central area anyway.

On the contrary, those small islands might not be enough, and Shiki would need to bring some islands over from elsewhere.

It's important to know that Gaya Island used to be a large island, capable of accommodating over a million people.

Even if they win the war, they cannot leave in the short term. The aftermath and the planning for Gaya Island will take time to resolve.

It's impossible to adopt the chaotic management style of pirates. This must be a neutral island recognized by all forces, so even pirates can't cause trouble on Gaya Island.

Based on this objective, we continue to expand.

There are also important issues regarding the division of interests and territories.

They arrived at the rear of the allied forces. The atmosphere was somewhat quiet. There were still many allied soldiers in the rear, but they all knew that the war had been lost and many of their comrades had been killed.

No one is happy about losing a war.

The air was somewhat desolate; no one spoke, their eyes were lifeless, and they didn't know where to go or what to do.

"Sigh, let's retreat." Kong sighed and said. With the order given, the allied forces packed their belongings, boarded the warships, and fled the sea like stray dogs, this place of trouble that had brought them such a crushing defeat.

The fleet, led by Kuzan and Frieda, sailed towards the Marine Headquarters. The number of naval personnel was so small that they couldn't even muster half a warship; most of them had perished on the battlefield.

The combined forces in the rear numbered only a few thousand.

They will be temporarily housed at Marine Headquarters.

Vulture carried the heavily injured Sora ahead of them to Marine Headquarters. Sora's injuries required immediate treatment; the later it was treated, the greater the danger would be.

The remaining CP0 members will return to the Holy Land.

Regardless, the war was lost and the losses were enormous, so they all had to be held accountable. Fourteen CP0 members were sent out, but only five returned in the end.

CP0's combat power has been severely weakened, and the World Government has found itself in an unusual predicament, even a very dangerous situation.

It's fair to say that the world is teetering on the brink of collapse. Due to the chaos at sea, the World Government's control over the world has plummeted, and the navy's operational range has been drastically reduced due to a lack of military funding.

How can they possibly eliminate pirates and maintain order on the seas when they can barely sustain themselves?

As for the Red Line, the foundation of the World Government, it has also been subjected to unrestrained plunder and exploitation by the World Government, which completely disregards the pressure on the inhabitants of the Red Line.

The chaos and resistance on the Red Line are escalating. Without strong land forces, it is impossible to suppress them.

On the other hand, with the end of the Golden Sea Battle, there was no point in continuing the war in the New World.

The news reached the New World immediately.

"Gurararara! Sengoku, you have been defeated." Whitebeard laughed as he held his childlike sword, unleashing a terrifying punch in an instant.

The war ended so quickly that it surprised Whitebeard, considering that it hadn't been long since he made his move, and his battle with Sengoku was merely a warm-up.

Suddenly, news came from the rear: the Golden Sea Battle was over, they had won, the allied forces were almost completely annihilated, and former Marshal Kong was on the verge of death.

"Mommy, Mommy, it's finally over!" The tall figure of Charlotte Linlin glanced at Sakazuki and smiled, "Haven't had dessert in ages, you little lava brat. I'm not playing with you anymore. Go back and train for a few more years."

Sakazuki was in a terrible state, panting heavily, his body covered in injuries.

His battle with Charlotte Linlin was completely overwhelmed. After severely injuring him, he had no desire to continue fighting and let Zeus and Prometheus, the two Homie, fight him instead.

Knowing that Sakazuki would be difficult to kill, Charlotte Linlin watched from the sidelines after teaching Sakazuki a lesson.

While this made things much easier for Sakazuki, it was extremely insulting and enraged Sakazuki.

This has been going on for a while now. It was alright at first, but Charlotte Linlin got a bit bored later on. Fighting Sakazuki was really uninteresting. In her prime, she could still put up a fight, but later on, she was completely suppressed by Sakazuki.

She had considered killing Sakazuki, but couldn't, because Garp, Zephyr, and that Shiny brat would all come to her aid.

Charlotte Linlin has changed a lot over such a long period of time. After losing weight, she has returned to her stunning and glamorous self.

You should know that she already had a hint of "Big Mom" appearance.

"Damn it." Sakazuki's body was partially elementalized, with scorching magma dripping down. He was furious, but bolts of lightning and flames kept attacking him.

Although Sakazuki desperately wanted to rush up and fight Charlotte Linlin, he remained rational and aware of his own situation.

If he could hold off this Sea Emperor, his mission would be accomplished, even though Charlotte Linlin had gone to great lengths to save face.

Even he didn't want to continue fighting this meaningless war, a war with little hope.

"Is it over? But what does that have to do with me? Keep going, Garp." Kaido a dragon-man, laughed and charged at Garp's fist.

Apart from Charlotte Linlin's side, their battles are still ongoing.

The war in the New World is not over yet.

Charlotte Linlin was just a little tired. She went home to eat dessert through the mirror, and would come back to fight after she finished eating.

Many people believed that the war in the New World would also end, but the outcome was not as they had imagined.

It would be a grave mistake to think that the end of the Golden Sea Battle would mean the end of the wars in the New World.

The continuation of this war still has its significance.

Although the Golden Sea Battle has ended, Teach and his men still need to stay on Gaya Island until things stabilize.

No one knows if the World Government will seize the opportunity to retaliate and relocate the top naval forces of the New World to Gaya Island.

Or perhaps the idea of destroying it if it doesn't exist leads to the sinking of Gaya Island.

There would inevitably be huge losses at that time. Even if Shiki had the ability to transport the island back, rebuilding would require a lot of manpower and resources.

Given the World Government's arrogance, it is highly likely that it will do so, therefore the war in the New World cannot end yet.

If you're a thief for a thousand days, how can you guard against thieves for a thousand days?

Therefore, we must solve this once and for all, and wait until after a period of time when outsiders, other forces, and gold prospectors flock to Gaya Island.

After the war is won, people from all over the world who yearn for gold will come to Gaya Island.

There will inevitably be a period of population explosion, and by then, everything will be set in stone, and the World Government will not dare to take action against Gaya Island.

They can leave then, only needing to leave a portion of them to protect their own interests.

They won't manage the operation of Gaya Island; they'll just grasp the general direction from the beginning and let time unfold automatically thereafter.

Different cities have different operating methods, especially unique islands like this one. In the future, they will inevitably develop their own set of operating logic, which is also the most suitable way for them.

Teach and his team need to do is establish Gaya Island as a neutral island recognized by various powers and ensure order on Gaya Island.

I believe no one would dare offend some of the World's Strongest pirates.

In the days that followed, the whole world was abuzz with excitement and discussion as people watched footage of the Golden Sea Battle.

Especially Teach's Star of Ruin, those few short minutes were so captivating that viewers watched them again and again. Its terrifying power and massive destruction directly determined the outcome of the war, leaving an unforgettable impression time and time again.

Touching it means certain death—that's the conclusion they reached. The horrific state of the Violent Bear was already evident. Kaido of the Beasts, who was vaguely known as the "World's Strongest Creature," didn't know if he could survive this attack.

What's most terrifying is the final disappearance, the ever-compressing, crimson hue within the Star of Ruin.

Teach's reputation and influence also increased significantly after this battle.

The name of the Dark Emperor is also synonymous with fear.

Brightly lit, a grand banquet began on Gaya Island. People enjoyed delicious food, drank heavily, and ate heartily. Even though they were members of different pirate crews, they remained comrades-in-arms on the same side until they left Gaya Island.

The banquet, the joy of victory, eliminated the barriers between people. The culture of drinking and eating by the sea can bring people closer together. How many people have met and become friends because of a bowl of wine?

They were competing in drinking contests, eating contests, dancing, and showcasing their talents.

Some people started singing happily, and others joined in.

"Yohohohoyohoho, yohohohohoho..."

"I'm bringing you the fine wine that Binks has been eagerly anticipating..."

A joyful pirate song echoed across Gaya Island, its melodious strains reverberating.

The live stream wasn't over yet; the pirates' celebration remained a great topic. After dividing up a large portion of the profits and obtaining Teach's consent, Morgans people to broadcast the event live.

Around the world, as the song played in the video began, many pirates joined in the singing, celebrating this wonderful moment together.

Defeating the World Government is something all pirates should celebrate, and although they weren't there in person, it didn't diminish their congratulations.

The scene of the joyous banquet showcased a different side of pirates, and the live broadcast also influenced a large number of people. Many people wanted to set sail and become free pirates, or join a pirate crew and follow a certain man.

The power of pirates will increase even more after this battle, whether they are forced to go to sea or choose to do so voluntarily.

The banquet continued, and many members of the Night Pirates sprang into action, placing numerous Transponder Snail) around the entire venue.

They turned on the Transponder Snail, and huge video screens appeared, but there were no images; they were blank screens, as if they hadn't connected yet.

Seeing this, Teach, who was sitting at the head of the table with Shiki, smiled slightly. He knew that the other side was ready. Holding a bottle of wine in one hand, he stood up with a slightly flushed face. In fact, Teach was not drunk.

Teach's actions drew the attention of many people, and many eyes fell on him.

The banquet was held on a large open space on Gaya Island, large enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people.

Teach simply raised his right hand and gently pressed it down, and the entire banquet hall quickly fell silent.

Teach raised his glass, downed the drink in one gulp, then glanced around and chuckled softly:

"To celebrate this moment, the Night Pirates dedicate the song 'He's a Pirate' to all pirates. Stay tuned!"

With a microphone in front of them, Teach's voice clearly reached everyone's ears. Hearing this, the pirates perked up and became interested, with a hint of anticipation in their eyes. All their gazes turned to the white screen.

Equally curious were the pirates and people around the world watching the live stream.

However, watching live streams on Transponder Snail is a special thing.

The scene shifts, revealing the interior: a magnificent and elegant concert hall, resplendent in gold, yet adorned with a dark color scheme—a muted gold—perfect for the Night Pirates' style.

Inside were members of the Night Pirates, dressed in splendid, dark-themed attire, with List leading the group.

This is the Night Pirates' symphony orchestra, and each of them is carrying a variety of musical instruments.

Seemingly ready, List calmly gestured, and the music officially began.

The rapid pace instantly drew their attention.

The next moment, a stirring symphony of music began.

An endless sea, adventure, fighting, battle, plunder, joy, treasure—as the music plays, all sorts of images float into their minds.

They didn't understand music, but their hearts couldn't help but beat in response.

They sensed it; at the heart of everything, was freedom—their freedom, the freedom of pirates.

The magnificent, passionate, and inspiring rhythm, along with the overwhelming feeling, perfectly interprets freedom!

Most people were immersed in the music, enjoying it.

Even Shiki couldn't help but close his eyes and listen. As the music started, he seemed to return to his youth, galloping freely on the sea.

When the music ended, many people were still in a daze when they checked the time and realized that almost ten minutes had passed.

This song, "He's a Pirate," has only now truly been shown to the world; before that, it was only performed in the territory of the Night Pirates and in famous concert halls and theaters across the world.

After all, who would listen to music on a chaotic sea?

"Hahaha, Teach, I really like this music." Shiki laughed as he looked at Teach.

No pirate could dislike "He's a Pirate," it's practically made for pirates.

"Hehe, sure, I'll record it and send you a copy, or I'll give you the sheet music so you can find someone to play it yourself." Teach didn't refuse; it was no big deal for him.

And it was through this opportunity that <He's a Pirate> truly became world-famous.