That declaration reached not only the ears of everyone on the sea, but every corner of the world. Uchiha Hikaru had finally stepped before the world and openly declared Dressrosa to be his territory.
This meant that Uchiha Hikaru was about to begin expanding his influence. To build a force, he would need to recruit all kinds of capable people and powerhouses, accepting those from all over the world who wished to pledge themselves to him.
It was also a declaration of intent. This newcomer had officially stepped forward, ready to make his name in the New World and claim a place in this world. He was no longer an unknown rookie.
There were many people from neighboring nations at Dressrosa's port. Ever since Jack had appeared, many had taken out Image Bugs to record the live battle at sea, broadcasting the footage in real time to countries around the world.
At first, when the Marines had been chased by Jack's pirate fleet with nowhere to flee, it seemed as though the whole world was laughing at them. Even Akainu at Marine Headquarters was furious beyond measure. Pirates rarely took the initiative to attack the Marines, and brainless brutes like Jack were exceedingly rare.
However, the battle ended very quickly. Everyone around the world watching the live broadcast at sea could clearly see that white figure descend from the sky like a meteor, blasting Jack's ship to pieces. Then, amid the unclear footage, Jack appeared to exchange several blows with Uchiha Hikaru. Yet in the blink of an eye, several nearby pirate ships suffered disaster and were sunk by Uchiha Hikaru. Once the fleeing Marines received powerful reinforcements, they immediately turned around and struck back at the pirates. Without Jack's leadership, the pirates' morale collapsed, and they were swiftly routed