No one had expected the Surprise Force Pirates, founded by Bullet, to make their move that very day.
His first division commander, Mel, and second division commander, Siro, led half a division under their command, a full five hundred pirates, toward the port in Area 55.
Every one of them radiated killing intent, devoid of emotion, like true killing machines.
This shocked all the factions watching from the shadows.
"Unbelievable. As expected of a full-fledged crew member of the former Pirate King! He's only been in the Sabaody Archipelago for four days, and he's already gathered a full two thousand pirates."
"The force under his command is now the most closely watched besides the Red Hair Pirates. Many call them the strongest beneath the Four Emperors, a pirate crew with a chance of contending for a place among the Five Emperors."
"But who would've thought he'd prepare to clash with Four Emperors Shanks as soon as he'd finished gathering his forces?"
"I really don't know whether he's arrogant and conceited or genuinely confident!"
"..."
"No, he should have something to back it up. After all, Bullet defeated the original four major pirate forces of the Sabaody Archipelago on his second day here."
"The leader of one of them joined Roy, becoming the fourth force in the Supernova Alliance. With all that momentum behind him, it's only natural he'd head to the New World port to clash with Four Emperors Shanks."
"..."
"Right, but he's only sent two commanders and three hundred pirates. They probably aren't going to fight to the death, but to negotiate and test the waters."
"But aren't you all curious? I heard Bullet is on good terms with Roy and Red."
"Someone saw Bullet's people head to Area 19, where Roy's forces are stationed, for talks yesterday.