" Vic! You're back! It feels like you've been gone for ages!"
Rebecca was overjoyed to see Vic return, while Olvia's smile was forced. However, by nightfall, Olvia unknowingly fell into Vic's illusions.
She believed that Vic was always with her, and as long as Vic didn't say it, she would believe it was real and that she had Vic all to herself. Even if Rebecca said that it was she who was with Vic that night, it wouldn't matter. Olvia would think that what Rebecca experienced was an illusion. However, the process didn't matter, because they could both have Vic at the same time, both psychologically and physically!
The next day, Vic went to check on Ace and Bullet. Their battlefield had moved to an area with 50 times the gravity, so they had basically adapted to the island's gravity. When Vic arrived, the two were already fighting, which was considered their daily routine.
The two were currently clashing in a battle of Conqueror's Haki. Vic smiled upon seeing this. Indeed, for Luffy and Ace, fighting was the fastest way to grow. In just two months, Ace had already learned Ryuo and mastered Conqueror's Haki!
However, Ace's Conqueror's Haki is still not as good as Bullet's, and it was suppressed throughout the entire process. But this is already very good. You have to know that Ace only released Conqueror's Haki when Awakening a child, and then Conqueror's Haki had been dormant ever since. It is already very genius that he was able to control it in such a short time. Moreover, Ace has a very good foundation, so I believe he will catch up soon.
After their battle, Vic tested Ace's development of his Devil Fruit ability. He had improved a lot since the last time he saw him, which should be related to his stable control of Conqueror's Haki. It should be noted that the essence of Conqueror's Haki is mental power, and the development of Devil Fruit abilities is closely related to mental power.
That night, Vic didn't go home. Instead, he pulled Ace into the illusionary realm for special training. The training was specifically aimed at improving mental strength. That's right! Mental strength can also be improved through training, and Vic's illusionary realm is definitely one of the best, just like the illusionary realms in fantasy worlds can refine the mind.
During the battle on the second day, Bullet clearly sensed that Ace's Conqueror's Haki stronger, which made him so envious that his eyes turned red. He looked at Vic with exceptionally intense gaze, but Vic ignored him and left after a moment.
" Rebecca! Call our pirate ship back! Let's go explore the New World!"
Back at camp, Vic gathered everyone together and announced a decision: since everyone had a gravity bracelet, it wouldn't hinder their training, so they could train anywhere, and they could even find opponents to test their training progress in real combat when they went out.
There are probably quite a few top-tier powerhouses like Yixiao and Aramaki who are not well-known, but they just haven't participated in the open battles. Vic's purpose in going out this time is to recruit some of these powerhouses!
"Okay! I'll recall them right away!"
The pirate ship built by Vic has always been under Rebecca's control, which is largely due to her Devil Fruit ability. Instead of docking it on Titan Island or nearby islands, she hides it high in the sky, just like her Hidden Sword Island.
" Vic! What about Titan Island? Should we abandon it?"
" Barnett! Don't worry, there are two tough guys on the island. They'll keep an eye on things for us and won't let anyone take it. Even if someone does manage to take it, can't we just take it back? There's nothing important left here. If it's our territory, it's not going anywhere!"
"That's true! We should be the strongest pirate crew in the New World now! Those great pirates who want to climb over you can't even beat us, yet they want to compete for the position of Four Emperors of the Sea). It's laughable!"
During Vic's absence, several well-known pirates came to cause trouble. They weren't after Vic's bounty, but rather wanted to defeat Vic and take his place, since Vic was the pirate closest to becoming Four Emperors.
Blackbeard has gained considerable notoriety recently, but it's not for anything good. Koby, he's far inferior. Vic's trip this time also has the intention of helping Marco defeat Blackbeard, a favor he had planned to repay long ago.
Vic had already received news that Blackbeard was plotting to seize Whitebeard Pirates ' territory, so he prepared to set off just two days after returning.
The pirate ship fell from the sky and quickly came into view. Rebecca simply placed the pirate ship high in the air, without moving it too far away.
Everyone else was very familiar with the Tor pirate ship, except for Pizarro, who had just joined. When he saw the Haki pirate ship descending from the sky, he was momentarily stunned. Sure enough, Vic's ship was just like him—extraordinary!
Because it was a last-minute decision by Vic to set sail, no supplies had been prepared in advance, so he had to sail his pirate ship to several surrounding islands to buy them on the spot.
Although these islands are all under the protection of the Thunder God Pirates, Vic and his crew always pay for whatever they buy. There's no question of them paying tribute or taxes. The people on the affiliated islands never thought of leaving after arriving. As long as they're not lazy and do their jobs diligently, they can truly live a good life.
In less than a day, Vic and his team had purchased quite a lot of supplies. The climate in this sea area was excellent, with crops able to be harvested three times a year, making it a very bountiful region.
Seeing that it was the Thunder God Pirates purchasing supplies, many people came to help carry them, and the merchants also prioritized buying their goods. Although Vic's ship was quite large, more people meant more power, which was a testament to his popularity.
Pizarro was deeply moved by what he saw. These were ordinary people living without the interference of the World Government; their lives were truly happy. So, what exactly is the World Government?
What are you thinking about?
Pizarro stared blankly at the bustling civilians unloading supplies at the dock, a scene that Vic happened to witness. He stepped forward and asked Pizarro what he had said when he sent him to Impel Down.
He was curious about what Pizarro wanted him to see in the North Blue. What was it that Pizarro thought was what he wanted? If nothing went wrong on this voyage, he was willing to go and see for himself.
"I think I'm seeing the future, a perfect world without pirates and the World Government. As long as there's no external interference, they're really easy to please. They're so lucky to have met you!"
Pizarro thought of his country and his people, who were being manipulated by the World Government. His country, which was originally self-sufficient, was being destroyed by those devils because the World Government wanted to collect the Heavenly Tribute, which he refused!
World Government and Affiliated Nation! What an ironic phrase! They are nothing but wolves in sheep's clothing, devils who devour flesh without spitting out the bones!
"You're wrong. There's no perfect world. What you see is just the surface. They can only live in peace because of the strong like us!"
If we leave completely and never return, the ambitious among them will surely distinguish between the strong and the weak, and rise and fall – that's human nature!
A good leader is key to determining the environment at the grassroots level. The World Government clearly hasn't considered things from the perspective of the people at the bottom; they only believe that power can suppress everything, unaware that power is not their exclusive domain!
Humans become increasingly complex because of their thoughts, and Vic knows this deeply. He is not naive enough to believe that people can live in peace. If that were the case, Joy Boy would not have failed eight hundred years ago.
Therefore, Vic wants to entrust the important task of leading the world to peaceful coexistence to Dragon, who is a person who is truly working steadfastly towards this goal!
Another reason is that Dragon himself is quite strong, and he has a chance to break through to the God Realm in the future. When that happens, the sea will have a long period of peace, which is enough for Vic! He can't care about anything else!
After resupplying, the Thunder God Pirates left the waters around Titan Island. However, they hadn't sailed far when they were intercepted by many ships, who immediately began bombarding Vic's Thor!
Some of these people were after a chance to rise in rank, others after the high bounties for the Thunder God Pirates, and still others were secretly instigated by the World Government. They all knew they had no chance of succeeding on Titan Island, so they waited patiently on the outskirts for an opportunity, which hampered their ability to fight on the sea.
They didn't believe the Thunder God Pirates had been holed up on Titan Island forever, so more and more ships gathered there, representing various factions. Because they shared the same goal, it was a temporary alliance.
Vic couldn't possibly be unaware of this news; his intelligence capabilities are among the best in the entire sea. However, Vic didn't care. He was determined to crush these Gyuki and expose the Thunder God Pirates ' henchmen in one fell swoop!