But now, before the Overlord Dragon Pirates could truly establish themselves...
This was the chance to help the Silver Axe Pirates defeat them and drive them off Dragon Island.
Even if "Overlord Dragon" Zack survived, the Overlord Dragon Pirates would be unable to stay on Dragon Island.
They would suffer a devastating blow.
Even if they made a comeback someday, much of their potential would be spent. Without Dragon Island, their growth would slow considerably.
Nash knew Zack held grudges. When the time came, he would mark the Silver Axe Pirates as mortal enemies.
Nash might have played a part, but the Silver Axe Pirates were the ones behind it.
To reclaim Dragon Island, the two crews would wage a long war until one of them fell for good.
Of course, Nash looked further ahead. He did not believe the Silver Axe Pirates could match the Overlord Dragon Pirates in a prolonged war.
To protect their interests on Dragon Island, the Silver Axe Pirates would surely seek help from the Demon King Pirates.
Then Nash would not have to worry about Silver Axe breaking their agreement. He might even gain more from it.
Silver Axe was getting old, after all.
Under those circumstances, both crews' growth would stall, or even go into reverse.
Meanwhile, the Demon King Pirates could develop in peace and perhaps expand farther north.
Build up at home, keep the west in check, wage war in the north. That was the Demon King Pirates' strategy for the future.
The Demon King Pirates also had the Calm Belt at their backs, with the West Blue on its far side.
They had already made contact with a power in the West Blue.
To be precise, that power had approached them.
The mighty Landis Kingdom had left a deep impression