Seeing what Shanks did, everyone was certain.
The rumors from a month ago were true after all.
Shanks intended to stop monsters like Bullet and Roy from entering the New World.
He had even stepped in personally to stop people.
But they weren't part of Bullet or Roy's groups. What did any of this have to do with them?
As a result, Shanks's obnoxious behavior disgusted quite a few pirates.
Yet they dared not say much and could only gather together.
However, one pirate crew from the Four Seas could no longer bear it. Ignoring Shanks's orders, they forced their way into the New World.
Then...
Shanks once again disregarded his status as one of the Four Emperors and attacked directly.
With a single Divine Departure...
That pirate fleet was wiped out on the spot, becoming the example he used to assert his authority.
"Everyone, I'll say this one more time. If you go back the way you came, I, Shanks, will treat you courteously."
"But if you force your way into the New World, you're challenging me, Red-Haired Shanks."
The pirates were both furious and afraid, and dared not force their way through.
They could only gather at the Sabaody Archipelago and wait for an opportunity.
Still, while Shanks's approach could indeed intimidate the pirates in the short term, it was bound to offend more people in the long run.
This also meant that he would have to tread carefully with every step from now on.
Otherwise, the moment he exposed even the slightest opening, they would gang up on him.
Meanwhile, Bullet had seized this opportunity and was about to reach the Sabaody Archipelago.
He planned to establish a pirate crew, gather forces, and clash with Shanks head-on.
It was easy to imagine that once Bullet arrived, he