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The wedding between the Night Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates has officially concluded. Although it only lasted one day, its scale was undeniably grand.

Especially after the news spread, the entire Night Sea Domain was plunged into darkness; only the Dark Emperor Teach could pull off such a tactic.

Although the Dark Emperor's full strength was not displayed, it can be seen from the side that his development of the Dark-Dark Fruit has reached a terrifying level, which also represents a further improvement in the Dark Emperor's strength.

The entire sea was ablaze with brilliant fireworks in the darkness, and the images and videos have spread across the world's internet, leaving people in awe and admiration for the Night Pirates' extravagant display.

The wedding is over, but the Night Sea Domain remains bustling with activity.

After spending the night, some factions stayed behind to discuss certain matters, while most left the following morning.

Of course, the members of the underground forces all carried with them the mission given to them by the Night Pirates when they left, which was to jointly target, eliminate, and annex the forces that had attempted to assassinate them.

Although some of the assassins are resolute and refuse to reveal who is behind them, no secret can be hidden from the Night Pirates.

As for suicide, very few people do. Nobody wants to die. By participating in the Bloody Escape Race, they still have a chance to survive, although the chance is pitifully small, only three in a thousand.

The Night Pirates presented them with the list in just one night, which instilled some fear in them, Night Pirates' intelligence-gathering capabilities.

With just a list, the Night Pirates didn't say anything, but they understood the Night Pirates' meaning: to wipe out all those forces.

Even they wouldn't give up on this division of spoils, which includes all the Dark Kings and various powerful underground forces, whose combined strength accounts for at least 60-70% of the New World's Underworld. How could this operation possibly fail?

There's no need to worry about losses, as they will be minimized, plus members of the Night Pirates and Big Mom Pirates will also intervene.

There were absolutely no obstacles to this operation; they just needed to wait and divide up the spoils of the Underworld.

As for whether they would take advantage of the situation? They wouldn't dare. Since they had attended the wedding, they could be considered members of the alliance between the Night Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates, and both top forces would definitely be keeping an eye on them.

Even Doflamingo would take this matter to heart. Among the forces that intervened, several had been hindering his business, so this was a good opportunity to deal with them, not to mention that he could also participate in the division of profits.

Although those forces have powerful backers, they will definitely be wary and hesitant to help when so many forces are making moves at the same time.

After this operation, the Night Pirates will control 80% of the power in the New World's Underworld, and the energy they can unleash will be terrifying.

Because any force that dares to act under the threat of the Night Pirates is not weak, eliminating them all would definitely cause a huge shock in the Underworld.

Doflamingo knew how powerful the Underworld could be when united, and that's why he was so excited.

Although the relationship is only in the Underworld, it cannot be said to be one of control; to a large extent, the connection was obtained through the Big Mom Pirates.

Because the Big Mom Pirates truly have influence in both the legitimate and criminal worlds, possess powerful intelligence capabilities, and maintain close ties with many dark figures.

But that's enough. Time heals all wounds, and as time goes by, their relationship with the Night Pirates will only grow stronger.

Just like Pleasure Street Queen Stussy, her cooperation with the Night Pirates was not only due to Stephanie, but also naturally involved the Big Mom Pirates. Without Big Mom's tacit approval, Stephanie would not have dared to cooperate with the Night Pirates so easily.

Of course, this was orchestrated by the World Government, who used the Pleasure Street to plant a mole in the Night Pirates' territory.

It's mostly for profit. Stussy has now established quite a few Pleasure Street in the Night Sea Domain, generating astonishing profits and bringing huge gains to the Night Pirates.

After all, there are many pirates in the Night Sea Domain, so places like the Pleasure Street are very necessary, otherwise trouble might break out.

Therefore, Teach directly arranged for Stussy to have an island built, a super-large Pleasure Street, or you could say an entertainment island. The entire island was under the surveillance of the Night Pirates, and to avoid causing unnecessary impact, it was confined to one island.

This makes it more difficult for the World Government to obtain intelligence about the Night Sea Domain through the Pleasure Street.

Today, Happy Island is a very famous island in the Night Sea Domain, with plenty of customers.

The women in Pleasure Island were all transferred by Stussy from other red-light districts. These women were her intelligence agents, and for emergency purposes, many women who were still in training were even sent over.

After all, for these women, it's best to work close to their homes, so relocating to the Night Sea Domain is a necessary step.

Happy Island is still under development and expansion.

Because business was so booming, the large number of relocations led to a shortage of staff in some other Pleasure Street, forcing Stussy to seek help from the World Government.

After all, in the past, Pleasure Street was just a street, and even in its bustling state, its size could not be changed.

This time it's an entire island, and although the island is relatively small, it's still 500 times larger than a Pleasure Street.

While marveling at Teach's extravagant spending, Stussy also felt unusually powerless.

The island's infrastructure is very well-developed, and Stussy wants to spend a lot of money to renovate it. However, how to build and design Happy Island is also a considerable challenge for Stussy.

At the same time, the Night Pirates control all communication with the outside world and the vast amount of resources needed for the island's non-production activities, which is tantamount to their lifeline being controlled.

This is an open conspiracy, and even so, the World Government still supports her in doing so.

The manpower was mainly drawn from all over the world, especially from Phantom Street in the West Blue. Phantom Street is no longer the dark king of the West Blue's Underworld, and its role in the World Government has begun to diminish.

After operating for so long, although we haven't given up, a decline in scale is inevitable.

Since Stussy needs it, let's transfer the Phantom Street's forces to the Night Sea Domain. Phantom Street isn't just one street; the West Blue is so vast. If someone wants to become the Dark King, how could they only have such a small force?

In a few years, the Underworld of the New World will be indirectly controlled by the Night Pirates, and the other two Sea Emperor's power in the Underworld will be pitifully small compared to theirs.

While the Whitebeard Pirates and the Beasts Pirates possess some unique intelligence capabilities, they cannot compare to the Night Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates. This is a powerful alliance.

Pagila Island, a territory of the Night Pirates, is where they discuss matters with other forces. After all, the Combat Pyramid is too large, and it would take a considerable amount of time to walk out. In addition, with so many people around, it is not suitable for some people with special identities to discuss matters in the Combat Pyramid.

"These are what we need. We hope to expand the scale of trade in the future. We are already prepared and will prepare enough local specialties," King Neptune of Fish-Man Island said earnestly. Queen Otohime sat beside him, but she did not speak. These benefits were also what she wanted to fight for for Fish-Man Island.

"In addition, we need the Night Pirates to send a strong member to be stationed on Fish-Man Island to protect the Fish-Man Island's special products and resources that need to be traded."

After saying that, Neptune looked at Teach with hope in their eyes.

Although Neptune was tall, he was noticeably shorter than Teach.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Teach sensed Neptune's ulterior motives.

Besides expanding trade and acquiring more resources that Fish-Man Island lacks, the Fish-Man Island also needs the strength of the Night Pirates to protect it.

Although it's ostensibly for the purpose of protecting local specialties, that's actually the reality.

Fish-Man Island neither wanted to embarrass the Whitebeard Pirates by removing their flag, nor did it want the protection of the Night Pirates.

It must be said that Fish-Man Island is extremely greedy, but it also aligns most closely with their interests.

Teach didn't care about the conflict with the Whitebeard Pirates. As long as the Night Pirates' flag wasn't planted on Fish-Man Island, he wouldn't bother them. Besides, they were no match for them; it would only be asking for trouble.

Having already suffered two defeats, the Whitebeard Pirates certainly wouldn't want to experience it a third time.

Moreover, with Whitebeard's decline, the World Government will definitely look for an opportunity to deal with the Whitebeard Pirates.

The current World Government doesn't want to maintain any balance; instead, it wants to weaken the power of pirates. As long as the pirates aren't dealt with, the World Government will never be able to return to its former glory.

There are many conflicts in the New World now, all secretly instigated by the World Government in an attempt to weaken the power of New World pirates.

If the goal is truly to damage the reputation and weaken the pirates, the first target should be the Whitebeard Pirates, because Whitebeard Pirates still possesses immense destructive power, it's certain that Whitebeard cannot sustain a prolonged battle.

This was intelligence that Teach had leaked to the World Government years ago.

Not to mention the Big Mom Pirates, they have now Night Pirates.

The Beasts Pirates also face extreme danger.

Most importantly, the Whitebeard Pirates, who value family ties, are easier to manipulate; even knowing there's a trap, they'll still rush in.

Moreover, once Whitebeard died, Fish-Man Island naturally fell into his hands.

Teach tapped his fingers lightly, and the air grew slightly still. Each tap was like a hammer blow to their hearts, making them even more uneasy and nervous.

"I've agreed to the expansion of the deal. I'll have Mostima make the arrangements," Teach said calmly.

"Sending people to Fish-Man Island is no problem. As long as the Whitebeard Pirates don't interfere, I will send two officers to Fish-Man Island, and you can arrange the location."

"Of course, no problem." Neptune's face lit up with joy, and he quickly agreed. Queen Otohime, standing beside him, also relaxed and smiled.

"However, when Shirahoshi turns eight, it shouldn't be a problem to bring her here, right?"

"This..." Teach's request made Neptune and his companion stiffen. They were prepared to give up some benefits, but they did not expect the Dark Emperor to ask for this.

Shirahoshi is their daughter, and given her special status, how could they possibly agree to that?

Teach's gaze sharpened. "You all know what she represents, and what will happen if others find out? It will only bring devastating disaster to Fish-Man Island."

Teach's words made them feel uneasy, and their expressions became serious; they could imagine what that scene would look like.

"That's her innate talent; it doesn't need to Awakening, just guided and developed. With me, she will learn to control her power. Once she masters that power, it will be a good thing for Fish-Man Island, won't it?"

"The barrier formed by Sea King means that even the World Government cannot threaten Fish-Man Island."

"Blindly protecting her will only waste her potential."

"Furthermore, I might need her power if necessary." Teach didn't hide his purpose and spoke frankly.

This was bound to happen sooner or later. Neptune and Queen Otohime were well aware of it, long before the Night Pirates arrived at Fish-Man Island and learned of the Sea King's identity.

Shirahoshi wasn't even born yet, but the Night Pirates were definitely keeping an eye on her.

They exchanged complex glances, but the couple understood each other's unspoken message.

"Sigh! I agree. I'll leave my daughter in your care then." Neptune sighed and compromised. Even if they refused, the Night Pirates might not necessarily give up.

Seeing this, Teach smiled; Neptune's answer satisfied him.

No one knows how history will unfold.

Therefore, it's best to keep Aquaman under our control, cultivate her closeness to the Night Pirates, and prevent her from contacting other external forces.

Teach has a strong desire for control and doesn't want his plans to go awry. Shirahoshi, on the other hand, is an unstable factor for now, but also easy to manage. The young Shirahoshi is very malleable and has enough time to be nurtured and acquire the power of Aquaman.

To control Aquaman is to control the entire world.

Of course, Shirahoshi is only a secret weapon, a last resort. Under normal circumstances, Teach doesn't want to use it, nor is it necessary to use it.

With that, the matter of Fish-Man Island was officially resolved, and Neptune bid farewell to Otohime and departed.

Teach couldn't help but recall what happened last night, finding it somewhat amusing. After the wedding, Big Mom, Teach, and Loki, the Giant race prince, gathered together.

With Teach as a witness, Big Mom and Loki, representing the Big Mom Pirates respectively, reconciled with the Giant race.

Big Mom offered a deep confession, stating that her mistake was unintentional.

The words he spoke had been rehearsed many times beforehand, and there was no awkwardness between them.

Loki, on the other hand, was there on his mission, and he had taken a liking to Big Mom's daughter, treating Big Mom like his mother-in-law. After Big Mom admitted her mistakes, he easily forgave her.

They announced that past grievances were behind them, and a new chapter would begin in their relationship.

This is a win-win situation.

They'll be even happier now, because Lafitte has already taken action. According to the plan, Lola and Loki should have met around this time, right?