Chapter 254: Sigri Island World Expo
This cooperation with the Eternal Kingdom signifies a normal connection of interests between the two countries.
It is a cooperation between two countries.
As for targeting the World Government and supporting the Hunter Guild and the Flying Pirates, this has not risen to the national level.
To be precise, it is a cooperation between secret agencies subordinate to several countries.
The Kronos Kingdom is located in the northern part of the middle section of the New World.
The Eternal Kingdom is located in the southern part of the front section of the New World.
The two countries are very far apart, so there will be no conflicts of interest.
This represents a closer connection between the various superpowers, not just limited to operating in the shadows.
This is a good thing.
As the news spread throughout the world, a large number of pirates rushed in from all directions of the New World.
The number of pirates in the Pluto Sea Area increased visibly.
Large and small ships on the Great Sea became a unique sight.
Even though there was still a month until the start of the World Expo, many people arrived at Sigri Island early.
In addition, the kings of the Underworld, the leaders of various Underworld Forces, also began to move.
Although this is a feast for pirates, they would not miss such a large-scale event.
They also made a small profit at the last Pirate Expo.
Because there was no prior notice, the World Expo had already been held for a long time when they arrived, causing them to earn significantly less money.
They will definitely not miss this opportunity and have made ample preparations.
The hosting of this second Pirate Expo has captured the hearts of countless people, adding new vitality to the somewhat peaceful New World.
And the beautiful Sigri Island also began to become lively.
Sigri Island itself has residents, but the entire island still needed some renovation.
The main members of the Pluto Pirates also arrived early at Sigri Island and throughout the Pluto Sea Area to maintain order for the upcoming World Expo.
Anyone who dares to provoke or cause trouble will become an enemy of the Pluto Pirates.
Marine Headquarters will also send people to infiltrate the Pirate Expo.
However, their main energy is currently focused on the Four Seas, and they also need to gather intelligence on the World Expo.
Although the World Telephone Bug Group will employ reporters to live stream the World Expo, the intelligence obtained this way is ultimately not as clear as that obtained on-site.
The footage of the live stream has its limit.
As for the World Telephone Bug Group, even the World Government can't do anything about them.
Furthermore, the Pluto Pirates are backed by a superpower like the Kronos Kingdom.
Among the agreement signed between the Kronos Kingdom and the World Government are related matters concerning this type of situation.
The World Government can monitor, but they cannot interfere unless their interests are directly threatened.
As for the degree of threat, that is subjective and depends on one's perspective.
If the Pluto Pirates auction a Devil Fruit, this could indeed be considered promoting the growth of pirates and threatening the World Government.
Soon, the day of the World Expo arrived.
Sigri Island had already gathered a large number of pirates, Lone Wolves, and Underworld Forces.
Just a few days prior, important figures from all over the New World had successively arrived at Sigri Island.
The exterior of Sicily Island was beautifully adorned.
Even the pirates couldn't help but exclaim at the beauty of the scenery here.
The Pluto Pirates also did not want to change this place.
After the World Expo, Sigri Island will have subsequent construction and is not exclusively for the service of pirates.
The further one goes inside, the more people one can see.
Sigri Island can be divided into three layers: the outermost layer is the scenic area, the middle is the exhibition area for various factions, and the core palace complex is the auction area.
A large number of entertainment activities are mixed in between the exhibition area, the scenic area, and the palace complex.
The palace complex and numerous buildings are the places for these pirates to reside.
Pirates can be seen everywhere on the exceptionally lively island.
The person standing in front of you might be a well-known figure from the New World.
There are many pirates with fiery tempers.
They will draw swords at the slightest disagreement.
Sometimes, conflicts suddenly arise just like that.
Facing this situation, dueling platforms have been specifically set up on the island for these pirates to handle personal grievances.
Large luxury casinos, a comprehensive food street, and temporary residential areas for pirates – the Kronos Kingdom has considered all aspects.
This also clearly exhibits the grand spectacle of Sigri Island and its strong pirate atmosphere to the entire world.
Here, except for the battle locations for death matches, pirates seem to have cast aside all their grudges.
Once there is any sign of someone wanting to cause trouble, members of the Pluto Pirates will appear immediately.
At this moment, in the live stream footage from the World Telephone Bug Group, several pirates were arm wrestling against each other.
This was an arm wrestling competition, with a stake of two million Beli.
The surrounding pirates shouted loudly.
Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere of the scene, residents watching the live stream from all over the world were also simultaneously cheering them on.
Suddenly, a shadow covered the land.
Looking up, it turned out to be a huge island floating in mid-air.
This was a warship modified from an island.
The huge golden lion head and the flag fluttering in the wind subtly indicated who had arrived.
The Flying Pirates.
"Shiki has arrived."
In a palace at the core of Sigri Island, Hades raised his head, his gaze spanning thousands of meters to land on that figure.
A smile couldn't help but appear on his face.
"Long time no see, I've missed you greatly!"
The next ten years are destined to be the era of Shiki "The Golden Lion".
Even the Roger Pirates cannot compare.
Whether in terms of faction or prestige, Shiki will hold an absolute advantage.
Not counting the Pluto Pirates, there are currently only five top-tier pirate crews in the first echelon on the Great Sea.
Besides the Flying Pirates, there are the John Pirates, the Five Peaks Pirates, and the Silver Axe Pirates.
Excluding the Roger Pirates, each of these pirate crews possesses a vast territory of over two hundred islands.
As for the other pirate crews, they are quite a bit worse.
The Tyrant Dragon Pirates and the Demon King Pirates are significantly weaker in both strength and faction.
The Big Mom Pirates are at a disadvantage in terms of faction, even though Charlotte Linlin, being a naturally born monster, still stands in the first echelon in terms of strength.
But as she enters a state of endless childbearing, no matter how monstrous her talent, the speed of her strength improvement will also greatly decrease.
It won't take long before she is caught up to, and even surpassed.
Needless to say, the Whitebeard Pirates.
The only one worth noting is Whitebeard himself.
His children all need time to grow.
For the Whitebeard Pirates to rise, it's only possible in the next era.
(end of chapter)