The West Blue as a whole was no longer as friendly toward the World Government and the Marines as it had once been.
If they did not want to lose the West Blue entirely, they had to bring it back under Marine rule.
Once the West Blue no longer needed the Marines or the World Government,
its affiliated nations would naturally leave the World Government's ranks.
Without question, the World Government was now paying more attention to the West Blue than to the other three seas.
With fewer pirates overall and fewer new pirates appearing,
Borsalino's assignment guarding the West Blue was much easier.
This was the life he had always dreamed of.
He was thoroughly enjoying his leisurely days.
Every so often, he would mop up a few minor pirates or assign officers to pursue them.
His main task was to expand the Marines' sphere of influence in the West Blue and bring more territory under their coverage.
At the same time, he had to keep the trade routes secure and draw more factions and affiliated nations into this community of shared interests.
Even if he ran into trouble, he could consult Kyle, who was guarding the East Blue, at any time.
The growth of the guilds had, to some extent, curbed the arrogance of the West Blue's underground forces, particularly its gangsters.
They no longer dared openly oppress civilians or wage chaotic battles in the streets.
Problems that could be solved with money were far easier to handle than anyone might imagine.
A bounty mission funded by a small village could perhaps bring about the death of a pirate with a bounty of several million or even tens of millions of Beli.
Civilian power in the West Blue continued to grow, and the overall environment was becoming more