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Chapter 706: Multi-Party Alliance
The Demon King Pirates and the Tyrant Dragon Pirates have a long-term competitive relationship.
After the end of the Rocks Era, the two pirate crews were located in the Southern Sea Area of the Latter Half of the New World.
There was occasional conflict between them.
Following the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' move west, the two factions entered a period of relative peace.
This 'friendliness' was merely due to their territories no longer bordering each other.
As their influence grew and their territories eventually bordered, conflict inevitably erupted.
Although there were no large-scale wars, small conflicts were constant.
Especially the cadres of both factions, who had clashed frequently at the border of their territories.
To the north lay the Five Peaks Pirates, and to the west, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
Wanting to expand, the Demon King Pirates could only push north or west.
Compared to the Tyrant Dragon Pirates, the hatred between the Demon King Pirates and the Five Peaks Pirates was even stronger.
After all, after the Flying Pirates rose to prominence, the Five Peaks Pirates, having lost significant territory, targeted the Demon King Pirates to save face.
The two sides had engaged in direct warfare.
Because the Tyrant Dragon Pirates occupied Wano Country, their main strength was all in Wano Country.
Their territories outside Wano Country could only be maintained through patrolling.
This method resulted in an extremely unstable foundation for their rule.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, over these years, the Demon King Pirates also occupied a small portion of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' territory.
If the Great Pirates of the New World hadn't united against external threats in recent years, easing internal conflicts through war with the Marines, perhaps these two pirate crews would have long since erupted into a full-scale war.
Of course, in the eyes of "Demon King" Nash, "Tyrant Dragon" Zack was not his main opponent; Wang Zhi was.
Possessing Wano Country, now known as Dragon Island, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates could completely abandon all other islands they currently occupy with little impact on their overall strength.
Plundering the territory of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates was very easy, but taking the territory of the Five Peaks Pirates was very difficult.
Regarding Silver Axe's invitation, "Demon King" Nash agreed without much hesitation.
This was because Silver Axe revealed to him that the Big Mom Pirates and the Five Peaks Pirates were also getting involved.
By participating, he could gain the desired benefits; by not participating, he would gain nothing.
Facing this situation, there was naturally nothing to consider.
The benefits Silver Axe promised the Demon King Pirates were not as substantial as those for the Five Peaks Pirates.
Just like the Big Mom Pirates, it was only a ten percent share.
However, seizing this opportunity, the Demon King Pirates could use the situation to expand their territory westward, occupying at least dozens of islands.
Once the war begins, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates, with their entire combatant strength tied up by the Silver Axe Pirates, will be completely undefended in the East Sea against the attacking Demon King Pirates.
Acquiring these islands would be like picking them up for free.
This was the main reason he agreed.
Similarly, besides the twenty percent share Silver Axe promised, a portion of the territory he currently possesses will be ceded to the Five Peaks Pirates.
After all, having settled on Dragon Island, Silver Axe will definitely have to relinquish most of the vast territory that currently belongs to him.
After the war ends, the Silver Axe Pirates will inevitably suffer immense losses, and naturally, they cannot bear such a heavy cost.
Since that's the case, he might as well do them a favor and give it up.
It's not like he's simply handing it over to the Five Peaks Pirates.
At that time, there will definitely be many competitors; possession will go to whoever claims it.
Was paying such a huge price to obtain Dragon Island worth it for Silver Axe?
Of course it was worth it.
Hundreds of billions of Beli in annual revenue; even the combined protection fees from all the Silver Axe Pirates' islands only amount to a few billion a year.
Most of which would also be distributed as rewards to his subordinates.
How could Silver Axe possibly endure such a disparity?
He lacked the excellent management ability of "Demon King" Nash.
If he maintained the status quo, the Silver Axe Pirates would only grow weaker; no one would join them, and the number of pirates leaving the crew would increase.
After all, no one would be optimistic about a King on the decline.
As for promising Wang Zhi so much, it was also because he needed the strength of the Five Peaks Pirates.
Based on his relationship and understanding of Wang Zhi, he believed Wang Zhi was still trustworthy.
This war was *his* war.
Besides the Big Mom Pirates and the Demon King Pirates arranging for their cadres to participate, the Captain of the Five Peaks Pirates, Great Pirate Wang Zhi, would personally intervene to help him defeat "Tyrant Dragon" Zack.
The two sides had formed a temporary alliance.
Their exchange of interests was the most direct.
For strongmen like them, a promise held great value.
If the Silver Axe Pirates truly defeated the Tyrant Dragon Pirates and occupied Dragon Island, they would definitely fulfill the promises made to the various factions in short order.
As the Silver Axe Pirates developed, the various factions would eventually return to a hostile state.
If Silver Axe no longer wished to pay that much, the other factions would have no way to force him.
Both the Demon King Pirates and the Five Peaks Pirates would obtain significant territory.
As for the Big Mom Pirates, giving her a share for one or two years would suffice.
However, these were matters for later.
Uniting three factions – these were the allies Silver Axe sought to ensure victory.
He did not contact the Whitebeard Pirates.
Currently, the Whitebeard Pirates were on Paros Island and might get involved later.
But in his opinion, it would be enough if the Whitebeard Pirates merely took the opportunity to occupy a portion of territory.
Only a few months after the Bloody Battle ended, based on his understanding of Whitebeard, he wouldn't easily initiate another war.
During the Bloody Battle, all factions suffered heavy losses, and the Whitebeard Pirates were no exception.
Compared to other pirate crews on the Great Sea, the Whitebeard Pirates were unique; valuing relationships, they wouldn't continuously participate in two major wars in such a short time.
To this day, many Whitebeard Pirates crewmates have not fully recovered, and their trip to Paros Island was also for relaxation.
As for "King of the Beasts" Kaido, Silver Axe hadn't given him much thought, not believing the Beast Pirates would get involved.
The only thing he was worried about was the Flying Pirates.
He didn't know what "Golden Lion" Shiki was thinking.
However, before considering those matters, he first had to crush the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
As news about the astonishing value of the Seastone Mine spread like wildfire, the Silver Axe Pirates' strength rapidly increased, fueled by the prospect of war.
And in just half a month, the Silver Axe Pirates' forces had fully assembled.
Over a hundred pirate ships, a Pirate Fleet numbering ten thousand strong, stood ready and began moving south towards the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' territory.
And during this period, pirates continuously joined this Pirate Fleet.
They believed Silver Axe could achieve victory and offered strong support.
At least half of the New World was stirred.
A large number of Lone Pirates and lesser-known pirate crews were attracted by the Seastone Mine.
Following closely behind, two other pieces of news also immediately ignited the entire New World.
It wasn't just the Silver Axe Pirates who made a move.
The eastern Five Peaks Pirates and the Demon King Pirates also began mobilizing troops.
As if they were preparing for war? What were they planning?
Soon, everyone knew.
The Demon King Pirates directly dispatched three of their cadres: "Withered" Samael, "Terror Bird" Gogen, and "Mosasaurus" Baimon.
Currently, three of the Demon King Pirates' four cadres were directly dispatched, heading towards the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' territory.
It seemed they planned to take advantage of the war between the Tyrant Dragon Pirates and the Silver Axe Pirates to plunder the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' territory.
Due to the Silver Axe Pirates' actions, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates could no longer defend against the Demon King Pirates, needing to concentrate all their strength to deal with the Silver Axe Pirates.
Facing the Demon King Pirates' attack, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates were powerless to resist.
As for the Five Peaks Pirates, they seemed to be stirring regarding the Silver Axe Pirates' territory, but had not yet begun their operation.
They were not as direct as the Demon King Pirates, seemingly waiting to act after the war began.
In order to seize Dragon Island, the Silver Axe Pirates dispatched all their combatant strength, leaving their rear area completely undefended.
It wasn't just the Five Peaks Pirates.
Other nearby factions also seemed somewhat restless.
Following the division of the John Pirates, it seemed another Blue Sea had appeared, leaving them a larger space to thrive.
Similarly, they also had not yet begun their operation.
At the very least, they had to wait for the Five Peaks Pirates to make the first move.
It was obvious the Silver Axe Pirates had concealed the news of their cooperation with other factions precisely to catch the Tyrant Dragon Pirates off guard.
In the shadows, no one knew.
The sons of Charlotte Linlin, Katakuri and Oven, the two brothers, had already taken the Floating Clouds towards Dragon Island.
Two combatants were enough; after all, what the Silver Axe Pirates needed was just the Floating Clouds.
(end of chapter)
The Demon King Pirates and the Tyrant Dragon Pirates have a long-term competitive relationship.
After the end of the Rocks Era, the two pirate crews were located in the Southern Sea Area of the Latter Half of the New World.
There was occasional conflict between them.
Following the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' move west, the two factions entered a period of relative peace.
This 'friendliness' was merely due to their territories no longer bordering each other.
As their influence grew and their territories eventually bordered, conflict inevitably erupted.
Although there were no large-scale wars, small conflicts were constant.
Especially the cadres of both factions, who had clashed frequently at the border of their territories.
To the north lay the Five Peaks Pirates, and to the west, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
Wanting to expand, the Demon King Pirates could only push north or west.
Compared to the Tyrant Dragon Pirates, the hatred between the Demon King Pirates and the Five Peaks Pirates was even stronger.
After all, after the Flying Pirates rose to prominence, the Five Peaks Pirates, having lost significant territory, targeted the Demon King Pirates to save face.
The two sides had engaged in direct warfare.
Because the Tyrant Dragon Pirates occupied Wano Country, their main strength was all in Wano Country.
Their territories outside Wano Country could only be maintained through patrolling.
This method resulted in an extremely unstable foundation for their rule.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, over these years, the Demon King Pirates also occupied a small portion of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' territory.
If the Great Pirates of the New World hadn't united against external threats in recent years, easing internal conflicts through war with the Marines, perhaps these two pirate crews would have long since erupted into a full-scale war.
Of course, in the eyes of "Demon King" Nash, "Tyrant Dragon" Zack was not his main opponent; Wang Zhi was.
Possessing Wano Country, now known as Dragon Island, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates could completely abandon all other islands they currently occupy with little impact on their overall strength.
Plundering the territory of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates was very easy, but taking the territory of the Five Peaks Pirates was very difficult.
Regarding Silver Axe's invitation, "Demon King" Nash agreed without much hesitation.
This was because Silver Axe revealed to him that the Big Mom Pirates and the Five Peaks Pirates were also getting involved.
By participating, he could gain the desired benefits; by not participating, he would gain nothing.
Facing this situation, there was naturally nothing to consider.
The benefits Silver Axe promised the Demon King Pirates were not as substantial as those for the Five Peaks Pirates.
Just like the Big Mom Pirates, it was only a ten percent share.
However, seizing this opportunity, the Demon King Pirates could use the situation to expand their territory westward, occupying at least dozens of islands.
Once the war begins, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates, with their entire combatant strength tied up by the Silver Axe Pirates, will be completely undefended in the East Sea against the attacking Demon King Pirates.
Acquiring these islands would be like picking them up for free.
This was the main reason he agreed.
Similarly, besides the twenty percent share Silver Axe promised, a portion of the territory he currently possesses will be ceded to the Five Peaks Pirates.
After all, having settled on Dragon Island, Silver Axe will definitely have to relinquish most of the vast territory that currently belongs to him.
After the war ends, the Silver Axe Pirates will inevitably suffer immense losses, and naturally, they cannot bear such a heavy cost.
Since that's the case, he might as well do them a favor and give it up.
It's not like he's simply handing it over to the Five Peaks Pirates.
At that time, there will definitely be many competitors; possession will go to whoever claims it.
Was paying such a huge price to obtain Dragon Island worth it for Silver Axe?
Of course it was worth it.
Hundreds of billions of Beli in annual revenue; even the combined protection fees from all the Silver Axe Pirates' islands only amount to a few billion a year.
Most of which would also be distributed as rewards to his subordinates.
How could Silver Axe possibly endure such a disparity?
He lacked the excellent management ability of "Demon King" Nash.
If he maintained the status quo, the Silver Axe Pirates would only grow weaker; no one would join them, and the number of pirates leaving the crew would increase.
After all, no one would be optimistic about a King on the decline.
As for promising Wang Zhi so much, it was also because he needed the strength of the Five Peaks Pirates.
Based on his relationship and understanding of Wang Zhi, he believed Wang Zhi was still trustworthy.
This war was *his* war.
Besides the Big Mom Pirates and the Demon King Pirates arranging for their cadres to participate, the Captain of the Five Peaks Pirates, Great Pirate Wang Zhi, would personally intervene to help him defeat "Tyrant Dragon" Zack.
The two sides had formed a temporary alliance.
Their exchange of interests was the most direct.
For strongmen like them, a promise held great value.
If the Silver Axe Pirates truly defeated the Tyrant Dragon Pirates and occupied Dragon Island, they would definitely fulfill the promises made to the various factions in short order.
As the Silver Axe Pirates developed, the various factions would eventually return to a hostile state.
If Silver Axe no longer wished to pay that much, the other factions would have no way to force him.
Both the Demon King Pirates and the Five Peaks Pirates would obtain significant territory.
As for the Big Mom Pirates, giving her a share for one or two years would suffice.
However, these were matters for later.
Uniting three factions – these were the allies Silver Axe sought to ensure victory.
He did not contact the Whitebeard Pirates.
Currently, the Whitebeard Pirates were on Paros Island and might get involved later.
But in his opinion, it would be enough if the Whitebeard Pirates merely took the opportunity to occupy a portion of territory.
Only a few months after the Bloody Battle ended, based on his understanding of Whitebeard, he wouldn't easily initiate another war.
During the Bloody Battle, all factions suffered heavy losses, and the Whitebeard Pirates were no exception.
Compared to other pirate crews on the Great Sea, the Whitebeard Pirates were unique; valuing relationships, they wouldn't continuously participate in two major wars in such a short time.
To this day, many Whitebeard Pirates crewmates have not fully recovered, and their trip to Paros Island was also for relaxation.
As for "King of the Beasts" Kaido, Silver Axe hadn't given him much thought, not believing the Beast Pirates would get involved.
The only thing he was worried about was the Flying Pirates.
He didn't know what "Golden Lion" Shiki was thinking.
However, before considering those matters, he first had to crush the Tyrant Dragon Pirates.
As news about the astonishing value of the Seastone Mine spread like wildfire, the Silver Axe Pirates' strength rapidly increased, fueled by the prospect of war.
And in just half a month, the Silver Axe Pirates' forces had fully assembled.
Over a hundred pirate ships, a Pirate Fleet numbering ten thousand strong, stood ready and began moving south towards the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' territory.
And during this period, pirates continuously joined this Pirate Fleet.
They believed Silver Axe could achieve victory and offered strong support.
At least half of the New World was stirred.
A large number of Lone Pirates and lesser-known pirate crews were attracted by the Seastone Mine.
Following closely behind, two other pieces of news also immediately ignited the entire New World.
It wasn't just the Silver Axe Pirates who made a move.
The eastern Five Peaks Pirates and the Demon King Pirates also began mobilizing troops.
As if they were preparing for war? What were they planning?
Soon, everyone knew.
The Demon King Pirates directly dispatched three of their cadres: "Withered" Samael, "Terror Bird" Gogen, and "Mosasaurus" Baimon.
Currently, three of the Demon King Pirates' four cadres were directly dispatched, heading towards the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' territory.
It seemed they planned to take advantage of the war between the Tyrant Dragon Pirates and the Silver Axe Pirates to plunder the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' territory.
Due to the Silver Axe Pirates' actions, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates could no longer defend against the Demon King Pirates, needing to concentrate all their strength to deal with the Silver Axe Pirates.
Facing the Demon King Pirates' attack, the Tyrant Dragon Pirates were powerless to resist.
As for the Five Peaks Pirates, they seemed to be stirring regarding the Silver Axe Pirates' territory, but had not yet begun their operation.
They were not as direct as the Demon King Pirates, seemingly waiting to act after the war began.
In order to seize Dragon Island, the Silver Axe Pirates dispatched all their combatant strength, leaving their rear area completely undefended.
It wasn't just the Five Peaks Pirates.
Other nearby factions also seemed somewhat restless.
Following the division of the John Pirates, it seemed another Blue Sea had appeared, leaving them a larger space to thrive.
Similarly, they also had not yet begun their operation.
At the very least, they had to wait for the Five Peaks Pirates to make the first move.
It was obvious the Silver Axe Pirates had concealed the news of their cooperation with other factions precisely to catch the Tyrant Dragon Pirates off guard.
In the shadows, no one knew.
The sons of Charlotte Linlin, Katakuri and Oven, the two brothers, had already taken the Floating Clouds towards Dragon Island.
Two combatants were enough; after all, what the Silver Axe Pirates needed was just the Floating Clouds.
(end of chapter)
