534 The Biggest Winner

Even though the war is over, the scene of the Night Pirates taking over the remaining forces of the Flying Pirates is still eye-catching.

I wonder which powerful individuals plan to join the Night Pirates? But one can imagine that there must be quite a few of them.

Following the strong is inevitable; many pirates join the Flying Pirates for this reason. Now that the Flying Pirates are about to disband, the Night Pirates are the strong force that can protect them.

Moreover, some of these pirates have families. The establishment of the Sky Kingdom brought a stable environment, allowing many pirates to start families and build careers, which are now in the hands of the Night Pirates.

Of course, this defeat will also cause some pirates to lose their confidence in continuing to venture out to sea, and they will prepare to find a secluded place to live, not wanting to be so exhausted anymore.

This is a normal thing at sea; every year, a large number of pirates lose faith for various reasons.

The island gradually descended and came to the surface of the sea.

During the descent, some pirates remained motionless, standing still; these were the ones who intended to join the Night Pirates.

Some pirates were still hesitating.

Similarly, some pirates are already preparing to leave and arrive at the edge of the island. A representative example is Alex Hunter, the captain of the first fleet of the Flying Pirates. He has his own ambitions and naturally will not join the Night Pirates.

He arrived at the island warship with a group of nearly two thousand members of his Flying Pirates. He planned to establish his own pirate crew and become independent. It was easy to imagine that a new dominant pirate crew would soon rise on the high seas.

After all, Alex is still very strong.

Teach didn't care about this. In his eyes, Alex couldn't cause any trouble. The only places where he could survive were the front part of the New World, the Flying Pirates' sea area, and the huge sea area in the eastern part of the Night Sea Domain where various forces gathered.

Alex will most likely still establish a foothold in the waters belonging to the Flying Pirates, where they are more familiar with the area.

With only five fleet captains remaining in the Flying Pirates, Alex plans to establish his own independent fleet.

The other two were the same, each accompanied by their trusted followers, and more than a thousand pirates were willing to follow them.

That leaves only Third Fleet Commander "Mist" Lubite and Seventh Fleet Commander "Black Widow" Iris.

It's worth mentioning that they had many interactions with the Night Pirates, having fought together in the Golden Sea Battle.

"Are you planning to join the Night Pirates?" Iris asked, somewhat surprised that Lubite hadn't made a move.

"Hmm." Rubite nodded, making no attempt to hide anything, and smiled. "I plan to follow the new era!"

The seed had been sown long ago. Back during the Golden Sea Battle, Gari had extended an invitation to Lubite, but at the time he was a member of the Flying Pirates and declined.

Now that the Flying Pirates have essentially disbanded, and he has no further ambitions, joining the Night Pirates is a good option for him.

"And you?" Lubite countered.

"I don't know, and I don't know what to do next." Iris shook her head and smiled. Like Lubite, she didn't have such great ambitions, and she was also self-aware enough to know that with their strength, they couldn't accomplish anything significant on the seas today.

Otherwise, given their status and strength, they could easily have gathered a group of subordinates like the other fleet captains.

"I was originally looking into your plans. If you were leaving too, I would go too. I could find an island and run a tavern. But since you're planning to join the Night Pirates, let's go together. Besides, Pagila Island is a good place to retire." Iris stroked her hair and smiled.

Iris and Lubite's attitudes were very important; their decision to stay attracted a large number of members from the Flying Pirates to join the Night Pirates.

This instantly added two important combatants to the Night Pirates.

Meanwhile, most of the remaining affiliated pirate crews of the Flying Pirates stayed behind; people naturally gravitate towards higher positions.

Teach was quite satisfied with the number of pirates remaining, which was as high as 120,000. It would only take a few years to erase the mark of the Flying Pirates and successfully absorb them into the Night Pirates.

As for the others, just let them leave on their own once they get close to an island. As for not having a boat, they'll have to figure that out themselves; Teach isn't going to be so kind as to help them.

Similarly, this scene also caught the attention of various forces around the world, allowing them to imagine just how much the Night Pirates' strength had increased.

With over 100,000 members, excluding those from other factions within the alliance, the Night Pirates essentially absorbed 70-80% of the remaining forces of the Flying Pirates, making them a truly formidable force.

In summary, this war, from beginning to end, was incredibly large-scale, and the process was equally impressive.

In the end, the Flying Pirates were destroyed, their three core fighters died, and the World Government also lost a lot of its fighting force. The only one to benefit was the Night Pirates.

For the World Government, the only consolation was the annihilation of the Flying Pirates, but they couldn't be happy, as the fruits of victory were snatched away by the Night Pirates.

Having taken over the territory and remaining forces of the Flying Pirates, and following Flying Pirates demise, a new ruler of the New World emerged, replacing, Flying Pirates, and even exceeding other Sea Emperor.

It ranks first in both the number of territories and overall power.

A new era has begun; this is the era of Dark Emperor Teach!

Watching the pirates leave, Teach immediately ordered his men to take control of the island and fly towards the Night Sea Domain.

Big Mom and Kaido have already left. They did not try to recruit these pirates. Big Mom is self-aware, and Kaido doesn't need them for the time being. Their power has reached saturation, and these pirates have no loyalty to speak of.

Moreover, they were actually Teach's spoils of war. Although it wasn't the Night Pirates that destroyed the Flying Pirates, it was pretty much the same. Shiki died at Teach's hands, and most of the Flying Pirates' territory was swallowed up by the Night Pirates.

It can be said that both Golden Lion Shiki, the symbol of the Flying Pirates, and the Sky Kingdom were defeated by the Night Pirates.

They all have their own pride and wouldn't covet the spoils of the Night Pirates, besides, they don't have the capacity to consume them all.

Moreover, there is another important matter: the upcoming changes in the New World. The hundreds of islands left behind by the Flying Pirates are the object of contention among various forces, and the map of the New World will also change slightly with the disappearance of the Flying Pirates.

The situation in the New World had stabilized, but now, it is foreseeable that war will break out again. The Big Mom Pirates have already taken action, invading the Flying Pirates' territory and seizing some land ahead of time. Other forces are also preparing.

The agreement in the chaotic seas will also fall apart without a fight. The Flying Pirates, the most crucial link in the chain, have been eliminated, and what follows is destined to be a grand feast of slaughter.

As for the Night Pirates, no one dared to touch them, even though they had seized such a large Night Pirates.

The Night Pirates have reached the top. Whether we admit it or not, the era of the Night Pirates is about to begin. With their power expanded, the Night Pirates are now invincible.

This was also confirmed by Golden Lion Shiki, who transferred the Flying Pirates to the Night Pirates, much like a succession.

"So fast!" Rayleigh couldn't help but sigh. Only eight years had passed since the Night Pirates arrived in the New World, Teach had already reached the top, replacing the Flying Pirates and Shiki.

One step further and you'll be the Pirate King. However, Rayleigh knew very well that Teach's goal wasn't to become the Pirate King; he had absolutely no interest in that. What he coveted was the throne of the King of the World.

"Looks like we're in trouble. Hurry up and grow up!" Rayleigh couldn't help but laugh, also somewhat looking forward to the little guy who would inherit Roger's Straw Hat.

Time is running out for him; who knows if Dark Emperor Teach will wait for him to grow stronger.

However, none of this mattered to him; after all, he was already a retired old man.

Bigmon became even more determined to form an alliance with the Night Pirates, binding themselves to Night Pirates. Just as they had predicted, the Night Pirates successfully replaced the Flying Pirates, earlier than they had imagined, and with far more devastating results.

The limited number of islands the Night Pirates is a major weakness. Originally, they only had about half the territory of the Flying Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates, but now, the number of islands they Night Pirates has increased to a terrifying 1,200.

Bigmon is already looking forward to a marriage alliance with the Night Pirates, and further cooperation.

After all, the marriage they agreed upon took place after the great battle between the World Government and the Flying Pirates.

However, this is impossible in the short term. The Night Pirates need to digest the Flying Pirates' territory and absorb and organize the remaining forces of the Flying Pirates who have joined them.

This will take some time to process, and the Big Mom Pirates are currently focused on fighting for the Flying Pirates' territory.

The war has now begun, and all the factions are preparing to make their move.

This is a good thing for the World Government and the Navy. Although they cannot intervene in the New World, they hope that the pirates in the New World will fight amongst themselves.

The World Government's power greatly increased after annihilating the Flying Pirates in one battle, but the enormous losses were undeniable. Both the army and the navy would need several years to recover.

The loss of high-end combat power cannot be recovered in just a few years.

Therefore, the World Government suffered a Pyrrhic victory, losing three top-tier combatants and a large number of high-end combatants.

In contrast, the world's public opinion and the World Government's limelight have been overshadowed by the Night Pirates.

They seized the Flying Pirates' territory with almost no losses and absorbed Flying Pirates remaining forces, making them the biggest winner of this war.

"The Flying Pirates' era ends, Shiki is defeated!"

"The terrifying power of the Uranus!"

"The four Sea Emperors have all appeared!"

"The Funeral of the Flying Admiral!"

"The dawn of a new era!"

Numerous newspapers were distributed worldwide, publicizing the war from various angles.

Even in the footage, countless people began to comment on the battle afterward, and one video in particular became very popular. "Detailed Explanation of the Flying Admiral's Last Words!"

It specifically interprets Shiki's last words and then elaborates on them through various aspects such as the battlefield and the world situation.

There are many similar effects. After every major event, there will always be a group of people who keep the buzz going and help people better understand the world situation.

But the most deeply ingrained message is that the era of Golden Lion Shiki has ended, and the era of Dark Emperor Teach is about to begin.

In the New World, the Night Pirates' greatest enemy has disappeared. The Beasts Pirates and Big Mom Pirates are no longer a threat, and the Whitebeard Pirates are already defeated by the Night Pirates.

Although some members of the Whitebeard Pirates believe that Dark Lord is no match for Whitebeard, and that it is too early to say that he has surpassed Whitebeard.

But everyone knows that it's impossible for individual strength to dominate everything; Douglas Bullet, the "Heir of the Devil," is the best example.

As for the Night Pirates, Rediat and Ares are still waiting to make their move.

Moreover, the Dark Emperor is only twenty-eight years old and has not yet reached the peak of his strength. Surpassing Whitebeard is only a matter of time, perhaps in a few years. This is something that many people firmly believe.

Shiki's words continued to have an impact, not only laying the foundation for the Night Pirates but also ushering in a new era for the Dark Emperor.

Similarly, the Great Pirate Era will advance further, and the pirate frenzy will return, with even more people planning to set sail and become pirates, ultimately aiming to become the Pirate King.

No one has ever doubted the authenticity of ONE PIECE. The so-called Laugh Tale is no secret. Countless people know that to reach the Laugh Tale, four red Poneglyph, also known as Road Sign Stone, are required.

However, obtaining them is extremely difficult because they are located in four major powers: Wano Country, the Whitebeard Pirates, the Big Mom Pirates, and the Beasts Pirates.

The One Piece remains unknown to anyone except the members of Roger Pirates.

Shiki's declaration further illustrates one thing: the Laugh Tale contains a true treasure, a treasure that even Golden Lion Shiki desires.

That alone is enough to ignite the world's greed.

Shiki may not have known what the One Piece was, but that doesn't mean that his death made the Great Pirate Era, which Roger started, even more exciting.

However, given the current state of the seas, the kingdoms of the four seas are still able to maintain their stability, and the impact on the West Blue and South Sea will not be significant. Without the pressure from the Heavenly Gold, not many people will be forced to become pirates.

However, many people set sail to pursue their dreams, and they will not stop them. As long as you don't provoke them, there is plenty of space for pirates to survive in every sea.

The guards of the Four Seas are not to be trifled with. After several years of development, with the tacit approval of the Four Seas Kingdom, powerful pirates have continued to head towards the Grand Line, and the guards have not tried to stop them.

The pirate frenzy that will be unleashed once again will ultimately be paid for by the World Government and the Navy; this is something that cannot be helped.

They even regretted not stopping them.

The once relatively peaceful Great Pirate Era is about to become lively again, and the overall strength of the pirates will grow rapidly once more.

No one was more excited about this situation Doflamingo. The Night Pirates had risen to the top, replacing the Flying Pirates, and would become the main adversary of the World Government and the Navy.

This battle greatly depleted the World Government's and Navy's resources, increased the number of pirates, and made the seas even more chaotic, which would benefit his business.

Meanwhile, Doflamingo is also secretly pushing the Grand Line to become even more chaotic.

The enormous losses will take time to recover, and the surge in pirate numbers will create immense pressure, slowing down the recovery process.

The Revolutionary Army, which had fallen into dormancy, will soon rise again and become an obstacle for the World Government.

Doflamingo has a clear understanding of the world situation; his vision is second to none in the world.

However, to be honest, Doflamingo still had one thing he was dissatisfied with: the World Government's resources were far more formidable than he had imagined, even after so much damage.

But he still needs to push forward, even though he knows it will be difficult to do so on his own. The strength of the Dark Emperor and Whitebeard is beyond his reach, although his own strength cannot be inferior.

After all, it's difficult to establish oneself in the New World without strong power, and to cooperate with the Night Pirates and protect their interests, even greater strength is needed.

Right now, the most important thing is to cling to the Night Pirates and strengthen cooperation. To celebrate, Doflamingo is already thinking about what gift to prepare for the Night Pirates.

His grand ambition will most likely depend on the Night Pirates to achieve it. In his eyes, the Night Pirates have a greater chance of success than the Revolutionary Army, which represents the people.

He roams both the legitimate and criminal worlds, and no one is better at leveraging power than him.

On a scenic island, a funeral ended peacefully.

This is Shiki's funeral, a tribute to this legendary pirate who roamed the seas for decades.

A cross draped in a yellow kimono, the Flying Pirates' flag, and Kogarashi standing with his arms crossed.

On either side are the tombstones of Chronos and Rhine, Teach fulfilled his promise to have them buried together.

It was supposed to be a joint burial, but there was no body inside. The body had been cremated and its ashes were scattered into the sea, while the other half was buried under the tombstone.

This was also to prevent grave robbers like Moria from desecrating their corpses.

With the appearance of Moria's zombie army, this behavior gradually spread across the seas, as no one wanted their body to be desecrated after death.

Of course, we won't talk about those who want to live their lives again.

The funeral was attended only by members of the Night Pirates and a portion of the Flying Pirates.

But the Teach had already spread, and only a few people knew the location of Shiki's burial, and these were all people Shiki knew.

Other Sea Emperor, former rivals, and so on.

If they wish, they can come to pay their respects to Shiki at any time, since the location is right on the edge of the Night Sea Domain.