Night Empire 2

The news of the establishment of the Night Empire swept across the entire sea in a short period of time, stirring up huge waves.

It's not a kingdom, it's an empire. To this day, only the Night Pirates have that qualification, spanning a vast sea area, all of which is the territory of the Night Empire.

Today, the world's kingdoms are at most limited to a large or super-large island, and some surrounding smaller islands.

Within the Night Sea Domain, there are dozens of kingdoms, which have now become vassal kingdoms of the Night Empire.

An immense power, comparable to the World Government in terms of the number of kingdoms it possesses.

However, although the Night Empire has a large number of vassal kingdoms, nearly half of them are small countries with populations of less than 500,000, which cannot compare with the kingdoms of the Grand Line in terms of size.

After all, one had the protection of the navy, while the other was in a harsh New World.

But things have definitely improved a lot in recent years. There's no need to worry about pirate attacks anymore, thanks to the protection of the Night Pirates.

The protection fees they paid were well within their means and wouldn't affect their foundation like the Heavenly Gold.

There are many kingdoms on the sea, but in the past, many of them didn't even qualify to become World Government Member States because they simply couldn't afford the Heavenly Gold.

Although the Night Pirates were already terrifying in the past, they had a strong control over the entire sea area.

But now, with the establishment of the Night Empire, representing the transformation of the Night Pirates, Teach has begun to become a true emperor.

There are quite a few pirates who have become kings, but someone like Dark Lord is truly unique.

Even now, in some respects and in the eyes of some people, Big Mom and Kaido are not true emperors, but only kings.

Despite their vast territory, their rule was limited to their core region.

Such as the Babarossa Kingdom of the Beasts Pirates, and some surrounding islands under their direct control.

The Whole Cake Island of the Big Mom Pirates, including Totto Land and dozens of surrounding islands related to sweets, is comprised of the Totto Land Sea, which is personally overseen by Big Mom's children.

Other territories are basically like those of the Whitebeard Pirates, where protection money is collected. They are nominal territories that can be plundered at any time and are not stable.

The difference is that the Big Mom Pirates are confined to the Totto Land Sea they created, and they basically don't care about outsiders. As long as they pay protection money, they won't be bothered.

In most people's eyes, the Big Mom Pirates' territory is only the Totto Land Sea. However, other territories are nominally ruled by the Big Mom Pirates, and other pirate forces dare not invade them.

The Beasts Pirates are stationed on important islands outside the Babarossa Kingdom, radiating their influence outwards and expanding their control over the overall territory, making their operations more stable compared to the Big Mom Pirates.

But the Night Pirates are different. They truly control every island in their territory, marking them all with their mark. Their control over their Night Pirates even surpasses that of well-known major powers and nations.

In terms of overall strength, needless to say.

The World Economic News's newspaper that day circulated throughout the world, giving it extensive coverage.

"Undoubtedly the strongest nation— the Night Empire!"

There has been some doubt regarding who deserves the title of the world's number one superpower.

Most people believe it is Elbaf, the Giant race, but with the rise of Wano Country, some people think it is Wano Country, and the two sides have been arguing about it.

With the subsequent establishment of the Four Seas Alliance, the formidable strength displayed by some powerful nations and major powers also made them stand out on the Kingdom Power Ranking.

But now, with the establishment of the Night Empire, there is no longer any debate about who is number one; the Night Empire is universally recognized as the strongest.

With its vast territory, terrifying power, and abundant resources, this is a force that no one dares to offend, not even the Whitebeard Pirates.

This era is known as the Dark Empire.

Some people can't help but feel sorry for Whitebeard, because even though he had the World's Strongest, he was never the number one in the entire era.

Before the Great Pirate Era began, it was the era of the three legendary pirates. Because Roger became an emperor, some people believe that was Roger's era, since Roger was the pinnacle of that era.

Even after becoming an Emperor, Whitebeard never surpassed Golden Lion Shiki in terms of power, even after the Great Pirate Era began.

In the years leading up to the great war Flying Pirates and the World Government, the Whitebeard Pirates were completely suppressed.

This battle, worthy of being recorded in history, firmly established the name of the Golden Lion era.

The twelve years following the beginning of the Great Pirate Era belonged to Shiki the Golden Lion. From beginning to end, the Flying Pirates were the strongest pirate crew in the New World.

After that, it was the era of the Night Pirates, the era of the Dark Emperor, the undisputed strongest force. Before that, the Whitebeard Pirates had been utterly defeated by the Night Pirates.

The Whitebeard Pirates have always been in a very awkward position, perpetually second or third in rank, which has somewhat salvaged their reputation by earning the title of "the World's Strongest."

But that didn't last long. Now, many people believe that the Dark Emperor is no weaker than Whitebeard, but there hasn't been a major battle to prove it.

Moreover, Whitebeard's strength is declining, while Dark Night is becoming stronger.

With the existence of images, all sorts of topics are discussed, and some insightful statements can quickly become popular.

Even though the cost of watching videos has dropped significantly, the profits of the World Economic News haven't decreased much.

Because they have a new way to make money, namely, advertising. The vast ocean isolates the islands from each other, but the existence of video networks brings people closer together from all over the world.

By advertising, people in distant seas can become aware of our products and then purchase them, thereby expanding our influence and profits.

Of course, there are also black market industries like Pleasure Street that profit from this, making more people aware of their existence and exact location.

It must be said, it is indeed very influential.

However, the World Economic News will also impose restrictions, which is unavoidable.

More interesting content is also being created with the support of the World Economic News. If it becomes popular, not only can the company profit, but it can also receive subsidies from the World Economic News, making it a win-win situation.

Currently, adventure-themed live streams are quite popular, featuring people exploring various islands, uninhabited islands, and even dangerous places.

Some islands are unknown to anyone; the unknown always arouses curiosity, and some adventurers and adventure teams have become quite famous.

If you're lucky, you might even find a rare Devil Fruit. Nothing could be more exciting than having the story in the book become reality.

Of course, bloodshed and death are inevitable; wild beasts, poisonous plants, and even slaughter and struggle will all exist.

You might encounter reefs and whirlpools from time to time.

Of course, those who dare to venture out are not weak. This is the effect of the spread of the Six Powers. It has been almost ten years since then, and many ordinary people have learned the Six Powers.

Many islands even have dojos dedicated to teaching the Six Powers, which are then used for profit. Some have even developed derivative techniques, and some of these dojos were originally from the Navy.

Doflamingo's Marine Six Styles were already quite complete, and the footage even included detailed explanations.

Even if you practice alone while watching videos, you can still develop some skills over the years. Having someone to teach you and not having someone to teach you are two completely different things.

It would be incredibly foolish to ruin your own life even with someone teaching you.

The world has changed dramatically, and in this era of change, this is also related to the appearance of the ocean itself.

It is worth mentioning that after the Night Empire was established, it very formally sent delegations to other kingdoms in the New World and various kingdoms in the West Blue to establish diplomatic relations and carry out close cooperation.

Transactions that used to be conducted in secret can now be made public.

Almost no kingdom would refuse to establish diplomatic relations with the Night Empire, as they would not lose money in the form of trade between them.

Even the headquarters of the West Blue Alliance and the delegation of the Night Empire will make a trip there.

The entire process was very peaceful, and the relationship between the Night Pirates and the West Blue Alliance is no secret.

Two years ago, the West Blue Alliance delegation, led by Serizawa and Seizer, toured the New World before arriving at the Night Sea Domain.

The Night Pirates did not stop them; instead, they personally assigned a demon general to receive them and escort them all the way to Pagila Island.

After spending three months in the Night Sea Domain, the West Blue Alliance's warships finally left, returning to the West Blue via airships across the Calm Belt.

The West Blue Alliance had anticipated that Serizawa's voyage would only take a little over a year, but it unexpectedly took more than three years.

This is why Serizawa was unwilling to return so soon. Ignoring the West Blue Alliance's urging, he traveled to many places, broadening his horizons and gaining ample experience.

Serizawa's strength has undergone a terrifying transformation. With Seizer's constant guidance, he has sparred and fought against various Great Pirate in the New World, and even fought against the core members of the Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates.

The Big Mom Pirates, out of respect for the Night Pirates,

The Beasts Pirates, on the other hand, did so out of consideration for the West Blue Alliance and the Night Pirates.

Both the Beasts Pirates and the Night Pirates are located near the West Blue, separated by the Calm Belt. They are very envious of the cooperation between the Night Pirates and the West Blue Alliance.

Many things that are cheap in the world are expensive in the New World, requiring a large sum of money.

If we can cooperate with the West Blue Alliance, the costs will naturally decrease significantly.

Therefore, with the help of the Night Pirates, the two sides will engage in trade cooperation, mainly with the Beasts Pirates purchasing goods from the West Blue.

In terms of trade, the Beasts Pirates are currently not even one percent the size of the Night Pirates, and their resource integration is incomparable to that of the two forces.

The Beasts Pirates can travel to the West Blue by airship.

The West Blue Alliance will arrange an island as the landing site for the Beasts Pirates and conduct a trade with Beasts Pirates.

This is just a transaction; money is exchanged for goods.

For trade, the Night Pirates are enough.

The Beasts Pirates also need to purchase these airships from the Night Pirates.

More importantly, the West Blue Alliance is a force that neither Big Mom nor Kaido wants to offend.

At the same time, they also have a very high opinion of Serizawa.

Through a series of great battles, Serizawa truly made a name for himself in the world, constantly absorbing knowledge and growing at an extremely rapid pace, with all aspects improving at an astonishing speed.

This truly cemented Serizawa's reputation as a monster, and incidentally, Serizawa abilities became known to the world.

Mythical Zoan - Behemoth Form, possesses extremely terrifying abilities, but does not have the special abilities of ordinary Mythical Zoan.

It achieves the ultimate in physical enhancement.

Combined with his naturally monstrous physique, Serizawa undoubtedly possesses the potential to become an emperor. If placed in the Navy, becoming Admiral would be a certainty.

Serizawa's extreme destructive power earned him the title of "Destroyer".

The last person to be called a destroyer was Big Mom, which was her title when she was young, after all, she was a born destroyer.

At the same time, they also did not want the Beasts Pirates to clash with the West Blue Alliance. After all, Serizawa was originally known as the "King of Ten Thousand Beasts," while Kaido of the Beasts is now recognized as the "Beast Emperor."

The most exciting part is the battle between Serizawa and Esdeath in the Combat Pyramid. These two monsters are only one year apart in age.

It attracted a lot of attention at the time.

Esdeath, who wields extreme high and low temperatures, and Serizawa, who possesses a terrifying constitution.

Esdeath ultimately lost, and Serizawa held a significant advantage, which did not surprise some people.

Compared to Serizawa, her lethality is much weaker.

Due to the powerful advantages of the Mythical Zoan, Serizawa had a longer time to consume the food Esdeath.

Serizawa's extremely formidable physique and regenerative abilities allowed him to fight without any reservations.

Paramecia Devil Fruit require more effort and time to develop, which is a disadvantage compared to Zoan.

Furthermore, Esdeath's swordsmanship is still stuck at the peak of the Swordmaster, and she is still in the accumulation stage, a little short of breaking through to become Great Swordmaster.

If a few more years had passed, the battle would certainly have become much more protracted.

Unbeknownst to anyone, the Night Empire had successfully joined the West Blue Council, thus becoming a member of the West Blue Alliance.

The West Blue Alliance could not refuse the Night Empire's entry, nor could it refuse this terrifying power.

The Night Pirates have wielded terrifying influence and enormous profits in the West Blue over the years. Moreover, the Night Sea Domain is connected to the West Blue, separated only by the Calm Belt.

With the Night Empire as a formidable force, the power of the West Blue Alliance and the Dark Council can be balanced. After all, the establishment of the West Blue Alliance inevitably encroached on some of the interests belonging to the Dark Council.

The underground forces within the Dark Council will also affect the interests of the West Blue Alliance.

If left unchecked, and driven solely by self-interest, the West Blue Alliance and the Dark Council would inevitably clash.

The members of the West Blue Council include not only the kings or their representatives from various united kingdoms, but also the ministers of the Dark Council, and even powerful forces in the West Blue.

Although the West Blue Council originated from the West Blue Alliance, it has actually transcended it, standing on the grounds of the entire West Blue and ruling over it.

Few people know about the Night Empire West Blue the Western Sea Council, and if this information were to be revealed, it would surely shock the world once again.

Because the Night Pirates' territory is too large.

Not long after, a piece of news overshadowed the establishment of the Night Empire.

After his battle with Shanks, Hawk Eyes Mihawk, who had been silent for nearly three years, finally left Kuraigana Island and appeared on the high seas.

He sat alone on a throne, riding in a specially modified motorized rowing boat with eerie oil lamps lit at its four corners, exuding an air of superiority.

His target is the Land of the Sun, where the "World's Greatest Swordsman," Kiyotsune Kuniichi, resides.