Scheming

The Grand Line, Sony Island.

This is a pirate island, just like Gaya Island before. It is inhabited by a large number of pirates and is a gathering place for them.

Originally just an ordinary island, it suffered damage from pirates after the Great Pirate Era began, but has gradually developed in recent years.

The island is home to three powerful pirate crews, all captains of pirates with bounties exceeding 100 million, who are quite famous on the Grand Line and each rule the island.

And today, they have gathered together.

"Damn those bastards, the Navy has their eyes on this island. They want to use us as training material for the Naval Academy," the pirate named Bolo said angrily, crushing the bottle in his hand.

"So? Are we going to run away ahead of schedule?" Another pirate named Roy frowned.

"How can that be? The young master entrusted this island to us. If it is ruined by the navy, the businesses here will suffer great losses. I don't want to betray the young master's trust." Bolo shook his head, his eyes filled with resentment.

But there was no other way. The Marine Elite Training Camp organized this operation, choosing this island as its target, in order to deal with the pirates on the island and test the trainees' training results through actual combat.

This happens roughly every two years.

The information was provided by Doflamingo, who informed them immediately after learning the target of the Marine Elite Training Camp.

There was no particular mission; it was simply to relocate the island's industries ahead of schedule and conceal the news.

However, it is impossible to completely relocate in a short period of time; only a small portion can be moved, and the rest will definitely be destroyed, which is a significant loss for Doflamingo.

This island is an important base for Doflamingo on the Grand Line, with many businesses and important trading locations. It also hides a little-known black market underground.

It is very famous on some of the surrounding islands.

They are Doflamingo's subordinates, helping Doflamingo protect the interests of the island.

However, the island was targeted by the Navy, forcing Doflamingo to abandon it. He could only hope that his three pirate crew members would escape beforehand and not die at the hands of the Navy.

After all, the leader of the Marine Elite Training Camp was former Marine Admiral Black Arm Zephyr.

His subtle expression left the decision to his subordinates, assuming they would understand his meaning.

But no one could have imagined that by not issuing direct orders and giving his subordinates a certain degree of freedom, he would cause such a sensational incident.

"What should we do then?" Roy asked. "Is there any other way besides leaving?"

"We are the people of the Heavenly Yaksha, how can we submit to the Navy? How can we allow our young master's interests to be harmed?" Bolo said angrily. He truly submitted to Doflamingo, and this was their pride.

Doflamingo's decision to let them leave early, out of concern for their safety, will only move them more.

"What else can we do if we don't leave? Fight the Navy to the death? That's just asking for death. The gap in strength between us and the Navy is too big." Roy was very calm; he wasn't easily influenced by Bolo's emotions.

As he said, leaving early is the only option at present.

"It's not that there's no way."

A voice rang out, and both Bolo and Roy's gazes fell on a figure opposite them.

Frey, like Bolo and Roy, is a pirate with a bounty of over 100 million Berries, and Frey is the strongest among them, with a bounty of 200 million Beli.

The three are captains of different pirate crews, and to outsiders, they seem to have some friction with each other. In reality, they are led by Frey.

"What method?" Frey's words made Bolo's eyes light up.

"Of course it's a battle. To be honest, the only person the Marine Elite Training Camp needs to worry about is Black Arm Zephyr. We can handle the other trainees. Besides, it's not just us; all the pirates on the island are our allies."

Frey narrowed his eyes. "As long as we can deal with Zephyr, we can handle the rest of the naval cadets. Although we might face retaliation from the Navy if we try to escape, teaching them a lesson before that won't be a betrayal of the young master's trust in us."

"That's true, but where can Frey find someone who can deal with Zephyr? That's Marine Admiral. We can't possibly send the young master over; that's impossible." Roy was somewhat skeptical; Frey's idea was completely unrealistic.

Zephyr is a former Marine Admiral and one of the world's top fighters. How could they possibly find anyone who could resist Zephyr?

Doflamingo wouldn't get involved; if he found out, he'd beat them to a pulp. Since he's hiding behind the scenes, why would he want to expose himself?

"Have you all forgotten that fool who called himself Whitebeard II?" Frey smiled.

Upon hearing this, Bolo and Roy seemed to remember something, and their eyes lit up.

"I have to say, that guy is a monster. He looks like an idiot, but standing in front of him, I feel fear." Roy with some emotion.

"While the claim of Whitebeard II. is dubious, his strength is undoubtedly formidable; he can certainly hold off Zephyr for some time."

"Use the entire island as a battlefield, scatter these naval cadets across the island, turn it into a hunting ground, and with the combined strength of all the pirate crews on the island, while Zephyr is being held back by that idiot, eliminate these elite naval members. Once that's enough, we'll retreat."

Roy became more and more excited as he spoke, his body trembling uncontrollably. Bolo and Frey's eyes lit up, their hearts filled with anticipation.

After all, they were targeting the Marine Elite Training Camp and a former Marine Admiral.

"So, how do we get him to cooperate with us?" Bolo, somewhat puzzled.

"That's simple. That fool has a mother who loves money. As long as we lure her to this island with jewelry, they will naturally clash with the navy." Since Frey brought this up, he obviously already had a plan and had done his research beforehand.

"Alright, let's do it this way. Let's start by making plans, and then we'll join forces to organize the pirates on the island to fight back."

"That's how it should be. Anyone who dares to affect the young master's interests, even the navy, will pay the price." Bolo clenched his fist excitedly.

"I heard that Zephyr's elite training camp was almost completely wiped out before. That was Mostima's famous battle, which made her a star among the Night Pirates. Let Zephyr experience it again."

"So what if they're strong? They'll still fall into our hands, hahaha!"

"Once everything is successful, inform the young master of this news and give him a surprise."

"Mom, why did we come here? Is there anything delicious to eat?" The stringed instrument had a white beard like Whitebeard and a thick head of blond hair.

He was burly, obese, and ugly, with snot always running from his nose and thick lips. He was taller than Whitebeard, with a fleshy upper body, hair that reached his legs, and braids on both sides of his sideburns. He had three shocking scars on his body.

Her upper and lower body are completely disproportionate; her legs are very thin.

He was holding a small knife in both hands.

He looked a bit foolish, but the pirates on the road made way for him. This was Edward Weevil. The title of Whitebeard II. was just a self-proclaimed title and not yet widely known, since Whitebeard was still alive and well.

However, he is still very famous in this sea area, with a bounty of over 100 million Beli. As a lone pirate, most pirates dare not offend him.

"No, but I've heard that there's a treasure trade here. With treasure, you can naturally buy delicious food." A short, blonde old woman, dressed in luxurious leopard-print clothing and adorned with jewelry, tapped Weevil's thin leg with her cane.

"Then take the jewels, I want to eat something delicious." Upon hearing this, Weevil revealed a fierce look and looked around, startling many pirates.

Someone was secretly watching their actions.

"They've arrived, and the navy should be here soon too. We'll organize our pirates to wipe out these marines."

The plan had been planned long ago, and with the most crucial element and the most important combat force, Edward Weevil, in place, the operation could begin.

They were young pirates, only about thirty years old, not very old, and full of passion. Once they had this somewhat impulsive idea, they couldn't stop themselves from doing it.

Instinct told them that this was likely the peak moment of their lives, perhaps even the most exciting moment of their lives since they set sail.

This is a high-stakes gamble. Even if there is a risk of sacrifice, it is worth it to stand up for the young master. Besides, according to the prior plan, their probability of death is actually not high.

Two large naval warships are approaching each other at sea.

"Chief Instructor, Sony Island is just ahead," a navy officer reported to Zephyr.

"Is that so? Tell the trainees to get ready. The real combat will begin soon. The enemies are all fierce pirates. It's time to test their abilities." Zephyr smiled. He treated each trainee like his own child, and watching them grow was a happy thing.

"Also, prepare for a bombardment. Attack the port immediately and sink these pirate ships. Don't let these pirates escape."

This wasn't the first time; the gunners were used to it and immediately began loading shells.

Every live-fire exercise is extremely important for Zephyr and for the Marine Headquarters.

These cadets are the future of the Navy, elites who need to be nurtured. The battles with pirates are a test for them, and it's normal for there to be casualties.

However, the number of casualties each time was not high, remaining within a tolerable range.

Despite having confidence in the students he trained, the number and quality of pirates along the Grand Line are both increasing.

To avoid accidents and excessive casualties, in addition to Zephyr, a top-tier combatant, there are eight Commodore and four Rear Admiral accompanying him, ready to provide support at any time.

After all, the power of pirates should not be underestimated, and the Marine Elite Training Camp currently has more than 500 members.

Selected from a large number of naval academies, these are outstanding members from various Marine Branch.

Too many losses would be painful for the navy, so it's impossible to let these cadets die in battle; if they can be saved, they should be saved.

Such power was unknown to Frey and his companions; these Commodore generals and Rear Admiral alone constituted a formidable fighting force, capable of sweeping across the entire island.

"Hey! Why are the Navy here?"

The approach of the warships was quickly noticed by the pirates on the island, who were quite surprised, as they had not received any prior warning.

"Run! The navy is coming!"

The news spread throughout the island in a short time, and a sense of panic spread across the island.

Some pirates had already escaped on their pirate ships, however, "Boom boom!"

Cannonballs rained down from the sky, landing on the sea, the island, and the pirate ships.

The unlucky pirate ship was instantly sunk by powerful cannons.

"Let's unite! This is a warship from the Marine Elite Training Camp. We can't run away. All we can do is resist and teach these naval lambs a lesson."

The three strongest pirate crews on the island quickly began to organize the pirates on the island and unite with the other pirate crews. All three of them possessed great strength and prestige, and now that they had joined forces, they quickly calmed down the panicked pirates.

"Don't stay in the port. Go to the town and let the Naval Academy in. Split them up and deal with them. Former Admiral Zephyr will have people to handle him. Once we've dealt with these sailors, we can leave."

Frey's voice rang out across the island via the radio.

Although some pirates were still determined to escape to the open sea and avoid the Navy's bombardment.

Most of the pirates obeyed Frey's orders and left the port for the town.

Frey had immense prestige on the island, and with the help of the two Great Pirate Roy and Bolo, he quickly got everything in place.

"Mom, what happened?" Weevil asked, puzzled by the sudden change.

"You idiots, is it the Navy or Black Arm Zephyr?" Bakin wasn't panicked. She had a lot of confidence in Weevil's strength, although he was still no match for Black Arm Zephyr.

Having hidden herself for so many years and finally managed to cultivate this monster, she didn't want to die so easily.

Having once been on the Rocks Pirates' ship, she had seen all sorts of monsters, so why would she be afraid of a Black Arm Zephyr? Besides, Zephyr wasn't alone; there were other weak marines as well. The cunning girl immediately came up with a way to deal with Zephyr.

"What is Black Arm Zephyr? Is it a kind of black roasted leg?" Weevil didn't know; he was only thinking about food.

"Don't worry about that, run! Hide! Let these pirates deal with the Marines." Bakin didn't want to get involved; he wanted the other pirates to wear down the Marines so he and Weevil could seize a ship and escape.

But how could Frey and his men let Bakin have his way? Weevil was an important fighting force, and they were well aware of Bakin's temperament.

A pirate carrying a large bag walked by from the side, making a metallic clanging sound from inside. Bakin's eyes lit up, as if they were gleaming with gold coins.

"Madam, I want to make a deal with you. After it's done, there will be even more treasure."

"Speak quickly, what do you want to do?" Upon hearing that there was more treasure, Bakin was immediately captivated; this was the only thing she cared about besides Weevil.

"We want to deal with the Navy, and we hope your son can help us deal with their powerful presence. Don't worry, Zephyr won't land on the island at first. You don't need to deal with Zephyr; just take care of those Navy members as quickly as possible."

"This amount after it's done..."

After hesitating for a moment, Bakin agreed, even though she suspected the unknown pirates might be using them, because they were offering too much.

This was the first time in all these years that she had seen so Beli.

Moreover, she was confident that even if Zephyr intervened, Weevil could still escape with her.