"What exactly is World up to?"
"First he attacked Marine Bases one after another, and now he's rebuilding the World Pirates."
At Marine Headquarters, Sengoku had already assigned intelligence agents to investigate the mysterious scientist and the movements of the other major powers.
He had never expected Byrnndi World, who had gone into hiding, to surface of his own accord.
On a pirate island in the New World, he had raised the flag of the World Pirates once again.
The most famous pirate on the seas now was undoubtedly the "World Destroyer," Byrnndi World.
He had destroyed two Marine Fortresses in succession and clashed with Marine Vice Admiral Garp in an earth-shaking battle.
His name rang out across the seas once more.
It reminded people of the terror he had once brought.
That madman was back!
That was what many Great Pirates thought when they heard the news.
Thanks to Byrnndi World's powerful appeal, the World Pirates had reached a thousand members in just five days.
In the days that followed, plenty of pirates joined the World Pirates every day, while many more from across the seas were still on their way.
He had ravaged the West Blue. What a terrifying record that was!
Among the pirates who had heard tales of Byrnndi World, quite a few were his supporters.
But the clever pirates would never join the World Pirates.
Especially those who had known the World Pirates in the past.
Byrnndi World was a madman. Following a madman like him would never give them what they wanted.
He might even drag them into the abyss.
There were no requirements for recruitment. Anyone willing to join was accepted.
Although their numbers grew rapidly, the recruits varied wildly in quality. In fact, there were barely any outstanding pirates among them.
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