Big Mom Occupies Fish-Man Island
Faced with this situation...
Lin Yan didn't hide anything too much.
He frankly explained the situation to the prisoners in front of him.
As agreed at the time.
The Marineford War has ended.
It's time for them to part ways.
only.
The Whitebeard Pirates are currently severely weakened, and it's impossible for them to recover in the short term.
Don't be fooled by the peaceful and harmonious atmosphere of the New World.
The main reason is...
The four maritime emperors maintained a balance of power, keeping their navies separate and avoiding conflict in order to keep each other in check.
The Whitebeard Pirates have just experienced a major battle.
Other maritime emperors would certainly not let go of such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reap benefits and expand their territory.
As Lin Yan had planned.
The prisoners in front of them probably weren't very interested in the Whitebeard Pirates.
However.
He was wrong.
When they learned that Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors ' pirate crews, was willing to extend an olive branch to them.
They all became excited.
Everyone was incredibly excited.
Moreover, as long as he can successfully join the Whitebeard Pirates...
They don't need to worry.
The navy will settle accounts with them in the future!
that's all.
Ninety percent of the people present were willing to join the Whitebeard Pirates.
The remaining 10% consists of other matters.
Unable to join at the moment.
This includes the Supernovas.
Luffy, needless to say, his goal is to become the One Piece.
Kid, Trafalgar Law, and others also had ideals.
The same applies to other Supernovas.
In this situation...
Lin Yan let her leave!
at last.
His gaze.
Look over to Buggy, Crocodile, and Jinbe!
Jinbe was originally from Fish-Man Island, which was Fish-Man Island 'Whitebeard territory.
Therefore, Jinbe remained silent.
But Buggy and Crocodile are different.
"Join... the Whitebeard Pirates?"
Upon hearing such tempting terms, Buggy's apple bobbed.
In the past, he wouldn't have given face to anyone, not even Whitebeard, let alone Shanks.
But after experiencing the ordeal at Impel Down prison...
Buggy realized.
How insignificant I truly am.
Most importantly, he himself had escaped Marineford as a prisoner.
Once the navy starts calculating...
They're sure to suffer the consequences.
Joining the Whitebeard Pirates is clearly a good choice.
Moreover, Lin in front of us is extremely powerful.
Throughout the Marineford War, he had been observing the enemy's actions.
It's all so vivid in my memory.
Buggy agreed, but added, "I want to join your Seventeenth Division."
"No problem!"
Lin Yan snapped his fingers. He was completely in favor of Buggy joining the Seventeenth Division.
He looked at Crocodile beside him and asked, "And you, Crocodile?"
"Didn't we agree to part ways amicably?"
Crocodile, a cigarette dangling from his lips, spoke coldly.
"Plans can't keep up with changes!"
Lin Yan answered with a smile.
"What a convenient excuse that plans can't keep up with changes! What if I disagree?"
Crocodile maintained his stern expression.
"That's fine."
"If you are willing, I wholeheartedly agree; if you want to leave, I will not stop you."
"It's just that, considering you have nowhere else to go right now, that's why we want you to stay!"
Many prisoners were willing to join the Whitebeard Pirates, thus bolstering Whitebeard Pirates fighting strength.
This was enough for Lin Yan.
Crocodile is strong.
But what if you don't want to join?
Lin Yan wouldn't make things difficult for her!
"Snort!"
Crocodile snorted coldly upon hearing Lin Yan's tone.
His gaze swept over Lin Yan, Buggy, Ryokugyu, and the others.
Lin Yan's words.
That really struck a chord with him.
Currently, I...
There really is nowhere to go.
Alabasta's years-long plan has been ruined.
He was no longer Shichibukai appointed by the Navy, nor was he a legitimate pirate.
Furthermore, his escape from prison and his assistance to the Whitebeard Pirates in the battle of Marineford utterly humiliated the Navy.
Alone.
Unexpected events are inevitable in the future.
After much thought...
Joining the Whitebeard Pirates seems like a good option.
This thought came to mind.
Crocodile raised his arrogant chin and said leisurely, "Joining your Whitebeard Pirates isn't out of the question, but I have a few conditions."
"First, I'm only interested in your Seventeenth Division, so I'll only join your Seventeenth Division. Second..."
Just as Crocodile was about to state his request...
Lin Yan interjected, "Stop talking, it's all fine!"
Crocodile frowned. "I haven't finished stating my demands yet!"
"It's alright, I agree to all your requests!"
Lin Yan assured him with an air of great loyalty.
"This..."
Even Crocodile, with his years of experience as a pirate, was taken aback by Lin Yan's words.
Is this even allowed?
He suddenly realized.
Lin Yan's strength is indeed very powerful.
But in this respect...
That's way too perfunctory!
However, that's still true.
But Crocodile could also see how hard Lin Yan worked to get him to join the Whitebeard Pirates!
"Why does this scene feel a little familiar?"
Aside from Crocodile, Zephyr touched his nose, feeling a sense of déjà vu about this scene.
"Cough cough!"
Lin Yan coughed and said to Zephyr, "Illusion, that's your illusion!"
that's all.
After all the prisoners were settled...
Buggy and Crocodile also joined the Seventeenth Division.
Two more days have passed.
During this period.
The Whitebeard Pirates began reorganizing their crew, trying to recover their strength as quickly as possible.
But just then...
Bad news reached the Moby Dick.
first.
An envoy from the Ryugu Palace on Fish-Man Island arrived at the Whitebeard Pirates and described the current state of their Ryugu Palace.
turn out to be.
While the Whitebeard Pirates' army was setting off for Marineford and confronting the Marineford there.
He is another of the Four Emperors in the New World.
The Big Mom Pirates were the first to launch an attack.
They immediately dispatched troops to occupy Fish-Man Island.
They've taken over this huge piece of the pie.
If anything unexpected happens to the Whitebeard Pirates during the Marineford War.
They will immediately deploy the Big Mom Pirates' forces to Fish-Man Island.
However, to their surprise...
The Whitebeard Pirates actually defeated the Navy.
But what's done is done.
They have already occupied Fish-Man Island.
Even retreating like this, there's a sense of reluctance.
Moreover, they were certain.
The Whitebeard Pirates have just suffered heavy losses.
We would never dare to be enemies with the Big Mom Pirates!
then.
The Three Sweet Commanders and Big Mom hit it off immediately. Not only did they not retreat, but they even increased their troop deployment on Fish-Man Island.
Just in case.
"What?"
Upon hearing this news, Jinbe immediately stood up.
"Big guy?"
Marco, Jozu, and others were also subtly angered.
You need to know.
Fish-Man Island has always had intricate connections with the Whitebeard Pirates.
Now they are targeting Fish-Man Island.
Isn't that just standing on the head of the Whitebeard Pirates and causing trouble?
They have just finished the Marineford.
These guys are just brazenly stirring up trouble behind people's backs?
You're really something!
It's not just the Big Mom Pirates.
The Beasts Pirates also took action.
Another Whitebeard Pirates soldier guarding the border islands reported this.
As one of the All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates, Jack the Drought has also begun to stir up trouble near the waters under Whitebeard's control.
Listening to these two news items.
Everyone on the ship was enraged.
The Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates.
Do they really think so little of the Whitebeard Pirates?