And now, anyone could apply to become an adventurer simply by visiting the Adventurers' Guild in any kingdom in the North Blue.
Not only could they earn pay, but they could even receive subsidies from the Adventurers' Guild, including free lodging during their novice period. There were plenty of benefits.
At Makino's bar.
The Red Hair Pirates were drinking.
Lucky Roux asked eagerly, "Boss, have you read the paper? The Hoenn Government is recruiting adventurers worldwide to explore the new continent!"
"Yeah, I know."
Shanks held a bottle, the corners of his mouth lifting.
He was no longer one of the Four Emperors who shook the world. He had spent nearly two years holed up in the East Blue, forgotten by the world.
This sort of life wasn't bad, either.
Compared to fighting for supremacy, he preferred free, unfettered adventure. Besides, they were no longer in any position to return to the New World.
"It's been a long time since we had an adventure."
Red Hair took a swig, then looked at his long-expectant crewmates. After two years of lying low, they had long since grown restless.
"Get ready to set sail!"
"We're going to the North Blue to become adventurers!"
"Yeah!"
Everyone cheered excitedly.
They had no interest in becoming adventurers, but they had to take a trip around the new continent even if it killed them. What grand adventure could be more exciting than that?
The same thing was happening all over the world.
Whether pirates, individual nations, or even the World Government and the Marines, no force could ignore the newly appeared continent.
Even the Four Emperors wanted to take a look.
None of them had ever seen a true continent. Even with their imaginations, they couldn't picture exactly what it looked like.
On top of that,