No turning back

Of the affiliated nations they would target, the two in the first half of the Grand Line would present less pressure than those in the New World, but more than anywhere else.

The fighters sent there could not be weak. Next came John, Silver Axe, and Ochoku, who stood just below the Four Kings.

When splitting their forces like this, the distribution of profits and combat strength was especially important.

"John, Ochoku, choose one affiliated nation each. Silver Axe, you're with me."

Rocks made the decision for them outright.

The Pirate Army he led was bound to be the strongest overall, and it would also face the strongest opposition.

They would not only have to deal with Rock Country, but also the Marine reinforcements that would arrive afterward.

There were currently three Marine Admirals in the New World, and he would draw at least two of them directly to him.

The results he wanted went beyond the affiliated nations. The Marines were also his target.

In fact, from beginning to end, Rocks had always been fighting the World Government and the Marines.

Their captain had spoken. They could not refuse.

Besides, choosing one out of one was far easier to arrange than choosing two out of three.

In the end, John would plunder the Lincoln Kingdom.

Ochoku's target was the Wilson Kingdom.

As for the affiliated nations in the Four Seas, they would be easier to deal with. The Marine elites had already been transferred away, leaving no one capable of stopping the Rocks Pirates.

As long as they avoided the powerful nations, any officer sent there could wreak havoc.

Quite a few officers were willing to take on the four affiliated nations in the Four Seas. It was practically free money.

The candidates were soon decided.

Among them, Hades