The Kronos Kingdom moved quickly. Once it had confirmed the views of the Pluton Pirates' many members, it immediately mobilized thirty thousand Army troops and twenty thousand Marines.
It established Pluton Pirates bases on the main islands of these territories and stationed the crew's officers there.
Like Marine Fortresses, these bases projected their influence over the surrounding islands.
At the same time, troops were stationed on the islands at the edges of their territory and sent out on patrol.
As for developing these islands, the Kronos Kingdom would naturally send people to manage it.
Some would follow Putt Island's model as a "Shipbuilding Capital."
Others would build industries around their local strengths.
There would also be entertainment islands catering specifically to Pirates.
And secret islands for the Underground Forces.
Stable shipping routes connected north and south, drawing merchants in droves.
Trade had already begun to flourish, and their position just north of New World Central gave them access in every direction.
The number of residents moving to settle on these islands kept growing.
Of course, all of it rested on the Pluton Pirates' formidable reputation and influence.
Hades' ascension to the throne was simply the natural next step. There was nothing complicated about it.
Hades had no intention of announcing it to the world, much less inviting the core officers of the Rocks Pirates to witness it.
From that moment on, he was no longer a Pirate. His position had changed with his status.
Hades grew busier, of course. Before, there had been matters he had no need to know about.
Intelligence passed along by Netherworld had already been filtered. Minor, unnecessary matters never reached Hades.
But once Hades was set to inherit the throne, he could no longer avoid them. He also needed to hone his abilities by dealing