Departing for the Tyr Kingdom

Newgate then indicated that he would handle the strategist Cthulhu, while Giles would be left to Charlotte Linlin. As for the others, they would each find their own opponents on the battlefield, with no specific requirements.

Rocks chose to hold back at the rear to wait and see what this so-called conspiracy of the Navy might be. In his view, as long as one's strength was sufficient, schemes and plots were non-existent.

As for Yorulu being deceived, it was entirely because his strength was too weak; had he been any stronger, the outcome would have been hard to predict.

"Pay close attention: Admiral Snow Lion is a user of the Zoan-type Mythical Snow Lion Fruit."

Shakky began to introduce the Devil Fruit abilities of Admiral Snow Lion without haste, as intelligence personnel were required to gather comprehensive information on all fronts.

"While the Devil Fruit grants him a robust physique, he can also attack enemies using cold air."

"Therefore, Admiral Snow Lion's martial arts are formidable."

"According to the data, when fighting Admiral Snow Lion, he will strike cold air into the enemy's body, causing the victim's body to experience a state of paralysis."

"Many people have been suppressed step by step during physical combat with Admiral Snow Lion, eventually ending up completely rigid."

After finishing the briefing, Shakky put the documents away and stood behind Rocks.

"In short, that is the situation."

"John, Wang Zhi, you two stay to guard Hachinosu. The rest of you will accompany me to Tyr Kingdom."

"Let's see what kind of schemes and plots the Navy has in store."

"Clay, I am taking Long Yi and Long Er with me for this battle."

"Remember to keep an eye on them at all times."

"Please rest assured, Lady Carl."

After the meeting concluded, Carl returned to their base immediately to give instructions to Clay.

"Clay, do you want to eat a Devil Fruit?"

Clay's growth in strength was still somewhat slow, and he was far from being a top-tier powerhouse. If he relied solely on his own slow cultivation, it was hard to say how long it would take for him to become a truly capable right-hand man.

"Lady Carl, I do not want a Devil Fruit for the time being. After all, I am a Fish-Man; if anything were to happen, I could still escape into the sea."

Carl realized this was true. The Fish-Man race derived most of their strength from the ocean; eating a Devil Fruit would actually weaken his overall power and leave him with a significant vulnerability.

In any case, he was already practicing the Five Elements Fist. Even if it took a longer span of time, his strength would surely see a major leap.

"By the way, Clay, after we conquer Tyr Kingdom this time, you can return to Fish-Man Island to see if any Fish-Men want to go to sea with you. I want to form a Fish-Man fishing team."

This was not the first time Carl had this idea, but he had never found the right opportunity. After eliminating Tyr Kingdom this time, according to his information, there should be no forces in the second half of the New World capable of contending with the Rocks Pirates.

With some free time, he could safely begin building his own underground network.

"Please rest assured, Lady Carl, I will definitely bring my kin."

Clay said this with a touch of sadness, as at this point in time, the Fish-Man race was the primary commodity in the slave trade across the seas.

Because the Fish-Man race lacked powerful individuals, they were in their current predicament. Many were unable to live under the sun due to their sheer numbers, leading many to flee to the surface every year to join various factions, only for most to be captured and sold as slaves.

Clay also wanted to change this situation, but he had no influence in the New World and could not help his homeland.

Now, things were different. As long as Lady Carl gave the word, the number of Fish-Men being trafficked in the second half of the New World would decrease significantly.

After all, no one wanted to cross paths with the overlords of the sea. The small pirate crews that challenged the Four Emperors on a whim, as seen in the original story, were few and far between.

"I thank Lady Carl on behalf of my Fish-Man brothers."

Clay knelt on one knee, cupping his hands in a salute to Carl, tears sliding from the corners of his eyes onto the ground.

"Alright, get up. What kind of display is this?"

Carl had noticed it immediately, of course, but he understood the situation; with his current strength, he could only help a portion of them. He just hadn't expected Clay to be such an emotional person.

"Understood, Lady Carl."

Hearing Carl's words, Clay stood up immediately and wiped away his tears.

"By the way, what about those hundred or so children?"

"They are not yet ready to go to sea."

Carl set the order with a single sentence. In his view, those hundred children did not yet possess the strength to venture out to sea.

Moreover, this was his first core team, and he had to protect them carefully.

"Just let Long Yi and Long Er follow along to let them see the world."

"Clay, you stay at home. You don't need to go on this operation; take good care of those hundred children."

"Leave that Giant to you as well. If there is anything unusual, I shouldn't need to teach you..."

Although Carl did not finish his sentence, Clay understood instantly. He knew Lady Carl was worried about the hundred children and was also wary of that Giant.

"Please rest assured, Lady Carl."

"Also, there is one more thing you must do on the island: build a ship of our own. Don't worry about the cost; it must be made of the best materials."

"Understood, Lady Carl."

After Carl finished relaying all the instructions, she led Long Yi, Long Er, and the majority of her subordinates toward the harbor. They were to board the 6th Division's flagship together and set sail for the Tyr Kingdom.

Every division possessed a flagship unique to its own, and there were currently three empty vessels remaining at the island.

According to Rocks' original intentions, there should have been ten division commanders, but it was a pity that he never managed to recruit all ten by the end.

When Carl and her group arrived at the harbor, most of the pirates had already finished boarding and were prepared to depart.

"Boys, get on board!"

"Ooh!"

Following Carl's command, the pirates under her banner swarmed onto the 6th Division's flagship.

"Hahaha!"

Rocks unleashed his Conqueror's Haki directly. An overbearing aura instantly radiated from him, spreading to the surroundings like a gale, pressing down on everyone present until they could barely breathe. A moment later, Rocks retracted his Haki.

"My boys, we're setting out! Our target is the Tyr Kingdom; we're going to turn the place upside down this time."

"Set sail!"

As Rocks finished speaking, the great pirate fleet began to pull away from the harbor.

Standing at the bow of his ship, Rocks thought to himself that no matter what schemes or plots the Marine Headquarters had in store, let them come—he feared nothing.

On one of the ships in the Rocks Pirates fleet, a pirate huddled in a corner and dialed a Den Den Mushi.

"Hello, is this Marshal Hill?"

"Yes, the Rocks Pirates have already departed."

"Click!"

"Hello, Marshal."

Snow Lion's Den Den Mushi rang.

"Snow Lion, if the situation becomes untenable, retreat immediately."

"According to reports, the Rocks Pirates have mobilized their entire force this time."

"If something truly goes wrong..."

Marshal Hill did not finish his sentence, but Snow Lion understood the implication immediately.

"I understand, Marshal."

Snow Lion did not know if he would be able to return to the Marine Headquarters alive.

After all, he could not leave the Tyr Kingdom yet, because among the Devil Fruits the kingdom was preparing to offer to the World Government was a Logia-type Magma-Magma Fruit. It was an incredibly important Devil Fruit that could provide the Marines with a new Admiral.