"As planned, if we seize so many island towns, it will definitely attract the attention of the Navy Headquarters. They might dispatch some troublesome individuals, and this is when we need to wait and see. If the Navy Headquarters hasn't noticed us, then we'll first go for Water Seven. But if they've already caught on, they'll undoubtedly wait for us at Water Seven. At that point, we can choose to target the other towns marked on the routes, shake off those persistent pursuers, and then circle back!"
Sage's face lit up with an extremely carefree smile.
Once we've caused such a stir, the Navy can't just sit idle. There's a good chance they'll send a Vice Admiral, or even several Vice Admirals.
He's not afraid, and he can even handle them, but he can't say the same for his crew.
If the other side gets serious, it wouldn't do to have Sage sailing with just a few officers...
Now, according to this roadmap and the Eternal Pose's direction, he can come and go freely, riding the waves of the sea to his heart's content.
On the Grand Line, even if you use the sun as a compass and can tell east from west, it's no help because as soon as you encounter changing weather and strange currents, you might unknowingly change course.
But the Eternal Pose serves as a coordinate, ensuring he never loses his way no matter where he sails.
The Navy can't predict where he's headed.
"Ah, thought of everything, have you? Looks pretty good." Marika smiled softly, resting her face in her hand.
Renedia suddenly raised her hand at this moment.
"Ask!" Sage said.
"What if they keep chasing us relentlessly?"
"Are you doubting your own shipbuilding skills, Leyti?"
Sage chuckled, "If they're persistent in chasing us, call Doflamingo for help to divert them. If that doesn't work, then head here!"
He flicked the skull Gold Coin with a snap, sending it bouncing towards the bottom of the area on the sea map where the seven initial routes unify, and Lily caught it in mid-air.
The seven routes narrow as they approach the Red Earth Continent, eventually converging at an island—Shampodi!
But beneath Shampodi, Sage remembered, there's a region shrouding these converging routes. Following the Log Pose to Shampodi, you'll definitely pass through this area.
"Devil's Triangle Sea Region..."
Sage said, "That place is foggy and dark, with visibility at zero. If things go south, we can hide there, change direction, and sail out again. With the Eternal Pose, I won't get lost!"
Even without these Eternal Pose gifted by Doflamingo, he wouldn't get lost.
He has the Eternal Pose for Jaya Island and Alabasta, so if things go awry, he can just backtrack along the Eternal Pose path and sail it again.
Illiteracy aside, Sage is serious about planning.
With this hit-and-run plan, the Navy can't keep pursuing him, since he's not the only pirate on the sea. They can't just keep blocking him, can they?
After seizing a large sum of money and placing it with Doflamingo, the compounded interest will allow him to enter the New World with a stronghold, making this money his startup fund!
At that time, Sage can build whatever he wants, showing the world how lavish he, the landlord, can be!
"My plan is perfect, hohohohoho!" He spread his arms wide and laughed out loud.
"Captain Sage!"
Suddenly, Bellamy's voice came from outside the door.
"Come in!" Sage laughed heartily, his enthusiasm not yet faded.
Bellamy pushed the door open and quickly said, "We've spotted a pirate ship ahead. By the looks of it... they're heading straight for us. Should we attack?"
"Why are you asking me about a single pirate ship? You should decide on your own. If they're hostile, kill them. If not, do as you please. Do I need to teach you that?" Sage frowned.
Bellamy pursed his lips and said, "But that ship bears the mark of the Hawkins Pirates..."