"We can have someone keep an eye out for those Human-Human Fruits."
Teach was tempted. He nodded and gave the order.
If they were only looking for Human-Human Fruits, they might get lucky and find one.
Too many Devil Fruits passed through the Underworld every year.
The Flying Pirates alone collected nearly fifty a year. Even though that accounted for a large share, the total number was still staggering.
These days, almost anyone who paid attention to events at sea knew roughly what a Devil Fruit looked like.
People were no longer likely to mistake one for an ordinary fruit.
As more Devil Fruits were discovered, more of them naturally circulated across the seas.
"Keep an eye out for any Devil Fruit Users, too."
Why look for them? To seize their Devil Fruits, of course.
But there was no rush. They could do that once the Black Emperor Pirates had firmly established themselves in the New World.
For now, the Black Emperor Pirates' foundations at sea were too weak. They had yet to gain a foothold in the New World.
Even with their connections to some Underground Forces, they did not have that kind of influence.
They could hardly compare with powers like the Flying Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates, who had deep roots in the Underworld and close ties to numerous Underground Forces and dark kings.
For now, it was only a suggestion. They could not act on it yet, but they could make a note of it.
Teach was in no hurry.
A commotion erupted in the distance. Teach looked up: the officers' battle with Borsalino had begun.
Borsalino looked down at the Black Emperor Pirates. They were all on guard, and some members were already prepared to fight.
Since the Black Emperor Pirates made no other