The Giant Warrior Pirates Attack

"No need to leave anyone behind, everyone comes with me."

Perhaps due to the giants' naturally straightforward nature, they did not study strategy much, and they tended to be quite arrogant.

Seeing that he truly could not dissuade him, Vice Captain Fred had no choice but to make the arrangements immediately.

"Hurry, get on the ships!"

"Move this on board!"

The crew of the Yorulu Pirates scrambled to prepare for departure. While a battle wasn't guaranteed, minor friction between pirate crews was inevitable.

What if they ended up fighting over a disagreement? It was best to be fully prepared.

Soon, dozens of large ships were ready along the coastline.

Yorulu stood on the deck of his pirate ship; at thirty meters tall, he was considered exceptionally tall even among the giants.

Just by standing on the deck, the aura he exuded was enough to make his crew members struggle to breathe.

Yorulu spoke, his voice arrogant and overbearing, as if it possessed a magical quality.

"My son, Krulu, is dead."

"This is a provocation from the Rocks Pirates against us."

"We must have our revenge."

"Set sail for Hachinosu!"

When Yorulu issued the order to attack, the pirates grew excited; after all, this was a rare, grand spectacle.

This expedition included not only the captain but every division commander as well.

They were Captain Yorulu, Vice Captain Fred, First Division Commander Herman, Second Division Commander Eloy, Third Division Commander Bakura, and Fourth Division Commander Angelo.

This was an unprecedented lineup for a voyage; the last time they had assembled such a force was likely during the great war at sea against the Knox Pirates.

At this moment, only a few pirates remained behind to guard Kuro Island.

"Awoo!"

"Onward to Hachinosu!"

"This really is a grand scene!"

"Indeed, it's been a long time since we've seen something like this."

Two random pirates whispered to each other on the sidelines.

The pirates looked toward their division commanders; having them lead the way immediately bolstered the confidence of everyone present.

With the final roars dying down, dozens of ships hoisted their sails and set off in a mighty fleet toward Hachinosu.

Hachinosu!

This morning, Carl was teaching Long Yi and Long Er the Lightning Method. They had nearly mastered the Golden Light Incantation, with only the final refinements left to go.

As for the ordinary orphans they had taken in, they were still practicing the Five Elements Fist. Their physical fitness was too poor and required time to build up; the Five Elements Fist was perfect for laying that foundation.

After all, the gap in physical constitution was a threshold they couldn't easily cross, but fortunately, they were still young, and Carl didn't need them to complete any missions right now.

"Long Yi, Long Er, you must master the Lightning Method well from here on out."

The constitution of the Dragon-Humans was truly no joke; their powerful bloodline gave them an innate advantage.

Furthermore, once they grasped the operation of the Golden Light Incantation, Carl taught them the flow of the Lightning Method, and they comprehended it quickly, though they were not yet proficient.

If they were in the world of The Outcast, these two children would absolutely be once-in-a-generation geniuses.

"Captain Carl, Rocks is summoning the commanders for a meeting."

"Oh? Did he say what it was about?"

"He did not, Captain Carl."

"The messenger only said that the division commanders were being summoned to gather; he didn't mention anything specific."

The pirate who delivered the message didn't know what was happening either, especially since they were about to set sail to attack the Tyr Kingdom.

"Fine. Long Yi, Long Er, keep practicing hard. I'm heading out for a bit."

After leaving Long Yi and Long Er in Clay's care, Carl walked quickly toward the Council Hall. He guessed it had to do with the invasion of the Tyr Kingdom.

"You two are truly favored by Lord Carl."

Clay actually already knew that the lightning Carl mastered was an ability that could be cultivated independently, not a Devil Fruit power.

Although he was envious, he knew he hadn't even fully grasped the Golden Light Incantation yet, so he was still a long way from learning the Lightning Method.

"Hehe!"

Long Yi and Long Er just smiled without saying a word. They didn't want to crush Clay's self-esteem. Although they were young, their grasp of social nuances was better than any adult's; after all, if it weren't, they wouldn't have survived until now.

Inside the Council Hall!

"The Captain suddenly called us all here—is there something going on?"

John looked toward Rocks immediately, knowing that Rocks wouldn't gather them all together unless something major was happening. Hadn't they already planned to set sail today to attack the Tyr Kingdom?

"Gahahahaha!"

"Who knows?"

In the center of the room, Shiki lit a cigar, his expression showing a hint of impatience. He had been in the middle of handling some business in the underworld and was already preparing to branch out on his own; being summoned so suddenly meant he had no idea how much he stood to lose.

Rocks didn't speak. He merely cast a light glance at Shiki and released a sliver of his aura.

Rocks was well aware that none of these people truly wanted to be part of his pirate crew. It was only because his fists were the biggest that they remained.

Yet, he didn't concern himself with their personal affairs. In his view, as long as they were still in his crew and he could still command them, nothing else mattered, for he believed that might was right.

Noticing Rocks watching him, Shiki reined in his arrogant expression; after all, he still feared Rocks deeply.

"Ma-ma, ma-ma!"

"Shiki, you're ruining my cake!"

Charlotte Linlin was busy devouring a massive cake when she was jolted by Rocks's aura. She quickly issued a warning, as she had no desire for a fight to break out while she was halfway through her meal.

John and Wang Zhi sat upright and composed; they were Rocks's most loyal subordinates.

Seeing that Rocks remained silent, they guessed he was waiting for everyone to arrive before he began.

Just then, Carl walked in.

Seeing that everyone else was already present, he quickly found a seat nearby and sat down.

"Carl, you've arrived."

As soon as Carl sat down, Newgate greeted him with a smile.

Carl lived in a more remote part of the island because he preferred the quiet, which was why he was the last of them to arrive.

"Did he say what this is about?"

"Not yet!"

Just as Carl and Newgate were whispering to each other:

"Ahahaha!"

Seeing that all his Division Commanders had arrived, Rocks let out a loud laugh before explaining the situation to those present.

It turned out that because Carl had killed Krulu over ten days ago, Yorulu had received the news and was now seeking revenge for his son.

Consequently, the entire crew had mobilized and was currently heading toward Hachinosu.

Rocks had received word from his informants immediately, learning that they had truly mobilized their entire force, leaving almost no one behind to guard their island.

Furthermore, it was the Giant Warrior Pirates coming alone, without the X Pirates in tow.

Rocks sat in the central seat and burst into laughter!

It was easy to see that Rocks was in an excellent mood. After all, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; perhaps he could use this chance to unify the second half of the Grand Line and become the true uncrowned king.

Rocks hadn't expected that a move he had made on a whim would lure the Giant Warrior Pirates into a trap. He felt a sense of relief that he had played that idle move; otherwise, wouldn't he have missed this opportunity?

Although they were supposed to attack the Tyr Kingdom today, there was no harm in dealing with the Giant Warrior Pirates first.

"The Giant Warrior Pirates!"

"If we weren't in such a rush to attack the Tyr Kingdom, would they even be a factor?"

Golden Lion shifted his anger toward the Giant Warrior Pirates. In his view, if not for their arrival, he might have finished handling his business and avoided the losses he was now incurring.

The people present suddenly understood the purpose of Captain Rocks's summons: he intended to use this opportunity to unify the Grand Line.

"This is wonderful."

Wang Zhi's chubby face suddenly became very excited. As Rocks's most loyal subordinate, he had long wanted to wipe out both the Giant Warrior Pirates and the Aites Pirates, and he hadn't expected the opportunity to arrive so suddenly.