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Chapter 704: Silver Axe's Helper
"That lucky guy, Zak, really occupied a great place."
Silver Axe Pirates.
Beneath the silver helmet, Silver Axe's greedy gaze was undisguised, even containing a hint of envy and jealousy.
After all, the geographical conditions of the former Wano Country, now Dragon Island, were simply too good, making it the perfect Base Camp.
The towering Cliff and the upstream waterfall were a natural barrier.
Without using the Secret Passage, the only way to ascend Dragon Island was by using carp to climb the Waterfall.
During this process, it was extremely dangerous.
On the outskirts of Dragon Island, large artillery stood ready.
Any outside forces attempting to intrude upon Dragon Island would suffer the powerful firepower of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
In the dangerous environment of the upstream waterfall, a single mistake could lead to the risk of capsizing.
Moreover, the members of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates weren't just standing by.
Especially "Tyrant Dragon" Zack, one of the current Overlords of the Sky, coupled with Dragon Island's unique barrier, it was simply an insurmountable natural chasm.
The Silver Axe Pirates back then were blocked by "Tyrant Dragon" Zack right before Dragon Island, unable to even attempt to climb Dragon Island.
Silver Axe certainly knew about the existence of the Seastone Mine.
However, he hadn't expected the value of this Seastone Mine to be so immense.
It was like making money while lying down.
Dragon Island was the foundation of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates; one Island was equivalent to hundreds of Islands.
Such Territory held the greatest attraction for the current Silver Axe.
One thing he had to admit was that although his strength remained at its peak, he was no longer young.
At over sixty years old, his stamina had begun to decline slightly.
And the current Territory of the Silver Axe Pirates was in the center of the New World.
Originally, they had split it equally with the John Pirates.
Since Captain John died in battle, the John Pirates collapsed, and a large amount of Territory was encroached upon by various Factions.
The Silver Axe Pirates also annexed quite a bit of Territory.
In the center of the New World, this was not a good thing.
Silver Axe was no longer young, and his ambition had also begun to decline.
He was no longer as daring as he was in his youth.
After being defeated by "Golden Lion" Shiki, the development of the Silver Axe Pirates also fell into stagnation.
Even with further expansion, it was difficult to suppress the constantly rising newcomers.
Ten years ago, the Silver Axe Pirates still held an absolute advantage against the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
Even after losing to the Flying Pirates, they could still regain face from the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
The current Silver Axe was already considered an old man by the vast majority of Pirates.
Among the Strongmen of the same level and age who were still active, only Great Pirate Wang Zhi remained.
To avoid the even more brutal competition in the future, Silver Axe had already decided to find a backup plan.
Undoubtedly, Dragon Island was his target.
He had targeted Dragon Island long ago, but failed.
Subsequently, two more bloody battles made it even harder for him to make a move.
Originally, Silver Axe had planned to recuperate for a while longer.
However, with the spread of the news about the Seastone Mine, Silver Axe could no longer suppress that desire.
Taking Dragon Island, naturally, the sooner the better.
The later it was, the smaller the chance.
It wasn't just Silver Axe himself; many Great Pirates within the Silver Axe Pirates were also eager to move.
For Pirates, especially those Great Pirates who could no longer see a path forward, a massive amount of Beli was enough for them to enjoy the rest of their lives.
Trillions of Beli – such a figure was something they hadn't even heard of in the past.
Yet, it was filled with endless attraction.
"We absolutely cannot miss this opportunity, Captain."
"We are not the only Faction targeting the Core Territory of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates."
"The Flying Pirates, Big Mom Pirates, Five Peaks Pirates, and other Factions – I don't believe they aren't interested in the Seastone Mine."
"Even if we can't occupy Dragon Island, we must get our share."
Although they were eager, it didn't mean the members of the Silver Axe Pirates were foolish.
"Last time, we suffered quite a loss."
Speaking of this, some members' expressions couldn't help but turn grim.
After all, they had already failed once before.
"No need to rush. It's impossible for us to be the only Faction making a move. There are simply too many Factions targeting the Seastone Mine. We can fully leverage their strength."
"Before that, we must first beat the Tyrant Dragon Pirates into submission. Without experiencing a war, they won't give it up so easily."
Silver Axe's gloomy voice came from inside his helmet.
The current Tyrant Dragon Pirates were already a Faction on the same level as them.
A war must be initiated, but it wasn't that simple.
He didn't want to suffer mutual destruction with the Tyrant Dragon Pirates, only for other Factions to reap the benefits.
As long as they defeat the Tyrant Dragon Pirates first, they can seize the initiative.
Even if they ultimately have to share the interests with others, they will still get the largest portion.
"Prepare for war. I also need to contact a few old friends."
Among the old friends Silver Axe mentioned, the cadres present could basically guess one of them: Great Pirate Wang Zhi.
As for the others, who could they be?
The numerous higher-ups led by Silver Axe had reached a consensus.
The strength of the Silver Axe Pirates was assembled.
Everyone knew that war was about to begin.
The Silver Axe Pirates would once again launch an attack on the Territory of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
Silver Axe's resolve this time would be even stronger.
The news of the war had no negative impact within the Silver Axe Pirates.
A few months were enough for them to recover from the bloody battle.
Moreover, the sacrifice wasn't theirs; a few days of mourning were enough.
The Seastone Mine, the immense interests, completely ignited their desire for war.
For a time, a large number of Pirates wanted to join the Silver Axe Pirates.
Even some pirate crews were willing to become Affiliated Force of the Silver Axe Pirates.
All just to get a piece of the pie.
Regarding this, Silver Axe accepted all of them without any rejection.
He needed a stronger Faction to deal with the upcoming war.
The Tyrant Dragon Pirates had a geographical advantage.
"Tyrant Dragon" Zack alone would make it difficult for the Silver Axe Pirates to land on Dragon Island; this also had to be resolved.
Therefore, Silver Axe needed to find helpers.
(end of chapter)
"That lucky guy, Zak, really occupied a great place."
Silver Axe Pirates.
Beneath the silver helmet, Silver Axe's greedy gaze was undisguised, even containing a hint of envy and jealousy.
After all, the geographical conditions of the former Wano Country, now Dragon Island, were simply too good, making it the perfect Base Camp.
The towering Cliff and the upstream waterfall were a natural barrier.
Without using the Secret Passage, the only way to ascend Dragon Island was by using carp to climb the Waterfall.
During this process, it was extremely dangerous.
On the outskirts of Dragon Island, large artillery stood ready.
Any outside forces attempting to intrude upon Dragon Island would suffer the powerful firepower of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
In the dangerous environment of the upstream waterfall, a single mistake could lead to the risk of capsizing.
Moreover, the members of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates weren't just standing by.
Especially "Tyrant Dragon" Zack, one of the current Overlords of the Sky, coupled with Dragon Island's unique barrier, it was simply an insurmountable natural chasm.
The Silver Axe Pirates back then were blocked by "Tyrant Dragon" Zack right before Dragon Island, unable to even attempt to climb Dragon Island.
Silver Axe certainly knew about the existence of the Seastone Mine.
However, he hadn't expected the value of this Seastone Mine to be so immense.
It was like making money while lying down.
Dragon Island was the foundation of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates; one Island was equivalent to hundreds of Islands.
Such Territory held the greatest attraction for the current Silver Axe.
One thing he had to admit was that although his strength remained at its peak, he was no longer young.
At over sixty years old, his stamina had begun to decline slightly.
And the current Territory of the Silver Axe Pirates was in the center of the New World.
Originally, they had split it equally with the John Pirates.
Since Captain John died in battle, the John Pirates collapsed, and a large amount of Territory was encroached upon by various Factions.
The Silver Axe Pirates also annexed quite a bit of Territory.
In the center of the New World, this was not a good thing.
Silver Axe was no longer young, and his ambition had also begun to decline.
He was no longer as daring as he was in his youth.
After being defeated by "Golden Lion" Shiki, the development of the Silver Axe Pirates also fell into stagnation.
Even with further expansion, it was difficult to suppress the constantly rising newcomers.
Ten years ago, the Silver Axe Pirates still held an absolute advantage against the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
Even after losing to the Flying Pirates, they could still regain face from the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
The current Silver Axe was already considered an old man by the vast majority of Pirates.
Among the Strongmen of the same level and age who were still active, only Great Pirate Wang Zhi remained.
To avoid the even more brutal competition in the future, Silver Axe had already decided to find a backup plan.
Undoubtedly, Dragon Island was his target.
He had targeted Dragon Island long ago, but failed.
Subsequently, two more bloody battles made it even harder for him to make a move.
Originally, Silver Axe had planned to recuperate for a while longer.
However, with the spread of the news about the Seastone Mine, Silver Axe could no longer suppress that desire.
Taking Dragon Island, naturally, the sooner the better.
The later it was, the smaller the chance.
It wasn't just Silver Axe himself; many Great Pirates within the Silver Axe Pirates were also eager to move.
For Pirates, especially those Great Pirates who could no longer see a path forward, a massive amount of Beli was enough for them to enjoy the rest of their lives.
Trillions of Beli – such a figure was something they hadn't even heard of in the past.
Yet, it was filled with endless attraction.
"We absolutely cannot miss this opportunity, Captain."
"We are not the only Faction targeting the Core Territory of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates."
"The Flying Pirates, Big Mom Pirates, Five Peaks Pirates, and other Factions – I don't believe they aren't interested in the Seastone Mine."
"Even if we can't occupy Dragon Island, we must get our share."
Although they were eager, it didn't mean the members of the Silver Axe Pirates were foolish.
"Last time, we suffered quite a loss."
Speaking of this, some members' expressions couldn't help but turn grim.
After all, they had already failed once before.
"No need to rush. It's impossible for us to be the only Faction making a move. There are simply too many Factions targeting the Seastone Mine. We can fully leverage their strength."
"Before that, we must first beat the Tyrant Dragon Pirates into submission. Without experiencing a war, they won't give it up so easily."
Silver Axe's gloomy voice came from inside his helmet.
The current Tyrant Dragon Pirates were already a Faction on the same level as them.
A war must be initiated, but it wasn't that simple.
He didn't want to suffer mutual destruction with the Tyrant Dragon Pirates, only for other Factions to reap the benefits.
As long as they defeat the Tyrant Dragon Pirates first, they can seize the initiative.
Even if they ultimately have to share the interests with others, they will still get the largest portion.
"Prepare for war. I also need to contact a few old friends."
Among the old friends Silver Axe mentioned, the cadres present could basically guess one of them: Great Pirate Wang Zhi.
As for the others, who could they be?
The numerous higher-ups led by Silver Axe had reached a consensus.
The strength of the Silver Axe Pirates was assembled.
Everyone knew that war was about to begin.
The Silver Axe Pirates would once again launch an attack on the Territory of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
Silver Axe's resolve this time would be even stronger.
The news of the war had no negative impact within the Silver Axe Pirates.
A few months were enough for them to recover from the bloody battle.
Moreover, the sacrifice wasn't theirs; a few days of mourning were enough.
The Seastone Mine, the immense interests, completely ignited their desire for war.
For a time, a large number of Pirates wanted to join the Silver Axe Pirates.
Even some pirate crews were willing to become Affiliated Force of the Silver Axe Pirates.
All just to get a piece of the pie.
Regarding this, Silver Axe accepted all of them without any rejection.
He needed a stronger Faction to deal with the upcoming war.
The Tyrant Dragon Pirates had a geographical advantage.
"Tyrant Dragon" Zack alone would make it difficult for the Silver Axe Pirates to land on Dragon Island; this also had to be resolved.
Therefore, Silver Axe needed to find helpers.
(end of chapter)
