As news of Kuld's assassination continued to spread, all the pirates in the Rocks Pirates began making preparations for the coming war.
Perhaps out of habit, however, they all chose to prioritize defense first, then respond according to the Navy's and the World Government's actions.
In this fucked-up world, Lind was the only one who could keep his intelligence reasonably secure, thanks to his special Observation Haki and the Heart-Questioning Flower.
The other factions were practically sieves. A meeting held during the day might have its contents sitting on an enemy leader's desk that very night.
Rocks was now waiting for the World Government's plan of action.
Compared to a highly centralized force like a pirate crew, the World Government was undoubtedly slower to react.
Three days had already passed since Gula assassinated Kuld, yet the World Government was still mired in endless discussions.
Whether to seize the opportunity to launch a war against the Rocks Pirates, how large it should be, where and when it should begin, whom to send, and who would take command-all of it had to be discussed one item at a time.
It would probably take a while longer for the World Government to arrange everything and send forces to attack, giving Lind time to properly prepare Oran Island's defenses.
Oran Island was, at least on the surface, the most prosperous island under the Rocks Pirates, yet it also sat on the outermost edge of their territory.
If the World Government and the Navy wanted to go to war with the Rocks Pirates, Oran Island was undoubtedly an excellent target.
Lind's instincts told him that Oran Island would probably become the World Government's first target again this time.
Being located in the early stretch of the New World had its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage