Over the years, the Pluton Pirates had expanded further.
Several more squads had been formed under their banner.
The Mink Tribe squad led by "Thunder Roar" Wallybel boasted over two hundred Mink warriors.
Over the years, Wallybel's influence had drawn a steady stream of Minks to their ranks. Sometimes, when he returned to Uzo Island, more Minks would follow him back.
They also rescued Minks who had been captured and enslaved by slave traders, earning the Mink Tribe's friendship.
Their numbers would continue to grow. Hades had always placed great importance on the Mink Tribe's strength.
Before Kozuki Oden rose to prominence and reestablished contact with the Mink Tribe, he had plenty of time to build a Mink force of his own.
After all, Wano Country had been closed off for who knew how many years. Its ties with Uzo Island had long since been severed, and many had forgotten them entirely.
Even if there was some eight-hundred-year-old promise, Hades would have secured enough strength from the Mink Tribe before it came into play.
The Minks possessed tremendous potential. Even their young had considerable fighting ability, and with training, every one of them could become a formidable warrior.
Over the years, Wallybel's appeal had also attracted three Minks with outstanding potential.
Udyr, a bear Mink.
Warwick, a wolf Mink.
Rengar, a lion Mink.
Wallybel himself had already grown into one of the strongest members of the Pluton Pirates.
Hades placed equal importance on the strength of the Fish-Man Race.
"White Shark" Seamus, an officer of the Pluton Pirates, commanded two thousand fish-man warriors.
It was worth noting that Fish-Man Island now counted as part of the Pluton Pirates' territory, with their flag flying over it.
Thanks to the deterrent posed by the Pluton Pirates, Fish-Man Island enjoyed unprecedented peace. It