Arceus's Pirate Journey

The Hundred Beasts have taken over many territories that originally belonged to Whitebeard. According to recent feedback from Olga about the battle situation, the newly occupied territories are now nearing the handling limit of the Hundred Beasts.

For them, conquering this territory is not difficult; raising the flag and collecting protection fees is also easy, but to govern an island well requires a lot of effort and personnel, and the handling limit refers to this aspect.

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With new orders, Jack also plans to return after occupying the nearby islands, leaving only a few people to guard, while Jack’s Steel Mammoth continues to sail to the sea ahead.

And here, the flag belonging to Whitebeard has already been put away by the island’s residents. Whitebeard was very popular within his own territories; most people were very grateful for the protection brought by his flag.

Even though Whitebeard was dead, this situation didn’t change immediately.

The Hundred Beasts’ pirates did not insult that flag; even Kaidou recognizes Whitebeard’s strength, so they naturally wouldn’t do anything meaningless.

However, from the eyes of some island residents, Sheepshead could see an expression of reluctance.

When Jack and the others had just landed on the island, these people resisted, but were easily defeated.

”There’s no need to feel frustrated. In a few days, you’ll be grateful for our flag being hoisted here. Do you think with your own trifling skills, you can defend this island?”

This is the New World; without us, there will be other pirates. If it’s another pirate group, their methods won’t be as gentle as ours.”

Sheepshead fiddled with a piece of ore in his hand, which was also one of the reasons they occupied this island.

Islands without enough interest value were not in the Hundred Beast’s priority occupation sequence unless the geographic location of the island was very crucial, failure to occupy it might lead to other territories becoming enclaves.

”You supply us with resources, and we protect your safety. Everything is just as before, and you may even live better.

Time will prove all of this, or you can try and see if you can defeat us.”

Crushing the ore in his hand single-handedly, Sheepshead drew a pie to the residents in front while also revealing a display of power.

He was not mistaken, in fact; islands in the New World without self-preservation capabilities do not usually fare well, like Jack’s destination.

Due to location reasons, he would arrive at this island a few days late. When he landed, the originally peaceful island had already become dilapidated. Houses were set ablaze; the sound of crying spread outward in the sea of flames...