After hanging up the phone, Roy continued working.
However,
The aftermath of the Pure Gold incident lasted far longer than Roy had imagined.
Just three months into its expansion period, the port on Hachinosu began to bustle with activity.
At first, there were only one or two pirate ships that landed on the shore under the banner of "seeking to join".
The genetically engineered soldiers didn't take it seriously, registering, questioning, and verifying according to regulations, collecting what needed to be collected and sending away what needed to be sent away.
But later, more and more ships appeared.
From three or five ships to a dozen or so, and from a dozen or so to dozens of ships.
The port was almost overflowing with cargo, and a large number of masts floated on the sea, densely packed like a forest.
The people on the ship were a mixed bag—there were pirates, bounty hunters, wandering swordsmen, lone wolves, and even a few former marines.
There were all sorts of opinions, with many clamoring to join Roy Pirates.
" Captain Roy! I come from the North Blue! I've traversed the entire Grand Line! Please take me in!"
"I've been in the New World for ten years! I've seen it all! Taking me in is definitely a good deal!"
"I have a bounty of thirty-five million! My strength is absolutely sufficient!"
The port was as noisy as a vegetable market.
The genetically modified soldiers were completely bewildered.
They did want to hurry, but there were too many people, and the other party was quite polite.
They don't fight or make a scene, they just yell. You can't kill them all, can you?
When the news reached Roy's ears, he was stunned.
What's going on?
When I went outside, the harbor was packed with ships, and the shore was teeming with people, stretching as far as the eye could see.
"Boss, what do we do?" Tesoro, who had already returned, stood beside him, also looking bewildered.
What Roy didn't know was that the Pure Gold incident was now known all over the world.
The strength that the Roy Pirates displayed during the Pure Gold Incident is what truly attracts these people.
He single-handedly fought nine Holy Knights, and even the three Emperors couldn't defeat him. The Marines suffered a humiliating defeat before him—which pirate wouldn't be envious of such strength?
Everyone knows the saying, "It's good to rest in the shade of a big tree."
Looking at the frenzied crowd, Tesoro couldn't help but say, "Boss, why don't we take them all?"
Bullet happened to be returning from outside when the warship docked. He jumped off the ship and saw the scene before him, and was stunned for a moment.
"So many people have come to seek refuge?"
He walked over to Roy and said casually, "Since they want to join, let's take them all! There's strength in numbers!"
Hawk Eyes returned, and the warship silently docked. He glanced at the men and said calmly, "This is not appropriate."
Bullet glared at him. "What's wrong with it?"
"Who knows if there are any spies planted by the World Government or other forces inside?"
Hawk Eyes remained expressionless.
"Accepting it all would be like inviting a wolf into the house."
Bullet paused, scratching his head. "That's true..."
Tesoro toyed with the gold coin in his hand and laughed, "What's there to be afraid of?"
With the Yamato and the Red Count's Observation Haki, how easy do you think those spies will be to infiltrate?"
He's right.
Roy's Observation Haki was already strong, and it improved even more after the Pure Gold incident.
Red Count is a veteran powerhouse with unfathomable mastery of Observation Haki.
With the two of them working together, not only would ordinary spies be helpless, but even CP0 wouldn't be able to hide.
The Red Count, leaning on his cane, nodded with a smile, " Tesoro is right. Those people who want to sneak in will have to get past me first."
Everyone nodded in agreement, finding it to be true.
Roy pondered for a moment before making a decision.
"Accepting is fine, but screening is required."
Bullet grinned. "That's more like it!"
Roy beckoned to a genetically engineered soldier captain. "Go, take all those men to the training ground."
"Yes!"
Soon, the pirates who had been clamoring to join were gathered together and marched in a large group toward the training ground.
There were so many people that the procession stretched for miles, drawing stares from the islanders along the way.
The training ground was originally quite large, but it was packed with people all at once.
Roy stood on the high platform, looking down at the dark mass of people below.
The crowd erupted in excitement upon seeing him.
" Captain Roy!"
"It's the Heavenly Dao Emperor! He's much more handsome in person than in the bounty poster!"
" Captain Roy! Take me in! I'm willing to serve you!"
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
The sound waves came one after another, making people's ears ring.
Roy raised his hand, and the entire room fell silent instantly.
Want to join Hachinosu?
"Yes!!!" The shout nearly shook the training ground.
"Can."
The entire venue erupted in cheers once again.
"But—" Roy's voice boomed over everyone, "We need to go through a selection process."
The crowd stirred, but quickly quieted down.
"First Challenge--"
Roy turned to look at Yamato.
" Yamato, come here."
Yamato paused for a moment, then pointed to himself. "Me?"
" Conqueror's Haki, unleash it. Let's see how many of these people can withstand it."
Yamato's eyes lit up, and he chuckled as he jumped onto the platform.
She stood beside Roy, took a deep breath, and suddenly released her Conqueror's Haki!
boom--!!!
Dark red arcs of electricity spread wildly from her center, instantly engulfing the entire area!
That terrifying pressure felt like a tangible force pressing down on everyone!
Thump! Thump! Thump!
One by one, people rolled their eyes back and fainted, their bodies crashing to the ground, raising clouds of dust.
Those who barely managed to hold on were deathly pale, their legs weak, and they gritted their teeth.
Yamato's Conqueror's Haki, while not on par with Roy's level, is still sufficient.
After all, she is Kaido's daughter.
Roy and Red Count simultaneously activated their Observation Haki, enveloping the entire area.
Every trace of energy was within their perception.
Among those who fainted, some were simply not strong enough, while others... were faking it.
"The third one from the left, pretend to faint," Roy said calmly.
Two genetically engineered soldiers immediately rushed over and dragged the man up from the ground. The man's expression changed, and he tried to resist, but was knocked unconscious with a punch.
"The seventh one from the right, exhibiting abnormal fluctuations in Observation Haki."
"That fat guy in the back row, his heart is beating way too fast."
One by one, they were exposed.
In just a few minutes, seventeen naval spies, nine CP undercover agents, and more than a dozen infiltrators sent by other forces were all dragged to the front of the platform.
Those people turned pale; some were still trying to argue, while others were begging for mercy.
Roy didn't even glance at them.
"Kill him."
A flash of light, and more than forty people died on the spot.
Blood splattered all over the ground, and the entire place fell silent.
Those who were still standing watched this scene; some turned pale, some trembled, but none dared to speak.
Roy glanced around, his voice calm:
" Hachinosu does not accept half-hearted people."
If you want to stay, you'd better behave yourself.
"If I find out that someone is betraying me—"
He pointed to the corpse on the ground.
This is how it ends.
The entire room fell silent.
A moment later, someone shouted, " Captain Roy! I swear my allegiance to you! I have no other intentions!"
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
The roar erupted again, even more enthusiastic than before.