Within a very short time, the news that ships built by Thomas Shipyard could sail in the Calm Belt spread throughout the World, making headlines in major newspapers.
And because of this news, people all over the World were in a panic.
Especially the countries located in the Four Seas were even more panicked.
What they feared most now was that the great Pirates from the New World would use ships built by Thomas Shipyard to cross the Calm Belt and arrive in the Four Seas to plunder their countries.
Marineford:
"The reason I called you here today is to discuss the matter of the Limitless Pirates building ships that can cross the Calm Belt."
"Also, according to reliable sources, several great Pirates like John, Silver Axe, and Wang Zhi are no longer in their territories and have gone directly to the Calm Belt."
Kong rubbed his temples and said.
The New World war had just ended not long ago, and the Limitless Pirates pulled such a stunt, making the Marine too passive.
"What are you afraid of, Brother Kong? If those bastards dare to come to the East Blue through the Calm Belt, I'll catch them and throw them in prison."
Garp picked his nose and said indifferently.
"Shut up! The Four Seas are so vast, and the Calm Belt is so long. Even if they enter the Four Seas, we won't be able to detect them immediately."
"Even if we find them, by the time we arrive, they would have already run away."
Sengoku glared at Garp with a dark face and scolded him. Most importantly, that guy wiped the booger he just picked onto his clothes!
"Can we also purchase a few of those ships, bring them back to decipher their technology, and finally use it on our battleships?"
Zephyr suddenly suggested.
The Marine's battleships are built and maintained by themselves, and they possess top shipbuilding technology in the Sea. As long as they can get a few ships built by Thomas, it shouldn't be difficult for the Marine to decipher the technology.
"That's one way, but the price of ships built by Thomas Shipyard is too expensive, and our military budget is not enough!"
"Ships are one aspect, and another aspect is how we prevent those great Pirates from the New World from entering the Four Seas."
Kong said somewhat awkwardly.
The current price of shipbuilding at Thomas Shipyard, even for an ordinary wooden ship a hundred meters long, costs seven hundred million Berries, which is ridiculously expensive!
But even so expensive, there is still a continuous stream of orders being sent to Thomas Shipyard.
And now, it's not just about sending in an order; you have to queue, and orders are even scheduled for next year.
"Fleet Admiral, let me return to the Four Seas to take charge."
Zephyr said.
"Okay, alright, let's do that for now."
Hearing Zephyr say this, Kong agreed. After all, Sengoku and Garp needed to be stationed in the New World; otherwise, relying on just Sengoku or Garp alone wouldn't be enough to suppress those monsters in the New World.
Immediately, Kong called the Gorosei again to request military funds from them.
"Kong, we can't increase the military funds."
Saint Nasujuro, God of Finance, immediately refused when he heard Kong asking him for money. Are you kidding? This year's Marine military budget has already been allocated; how could there be any extra?
"However, I can get a ship built by Thomas Shipyard for your Marine. As for the costs for modifying the ship or other expenses, we can discuss that when we talk about the military budget next year."
But soon, Saint Nasujuro replied again.
"Yes, Saint Nasujuro!"
Hearing Saint Nasujuro say this, Kong breathed a sigh of relief. He had long known that requesting military funds was impossible; getting a ship as a second-best option was not bad.
After John and the others got Nox's ship, they didn't immediately invade the Four Seas.
Instead, they chose to continuously sail in the Calm Belt and find a relatively safe route.
After a month of exploration, John and the other five finally couldn't hold back. After jointly crossing the Calm Belt, they entered the North Blue.
Then, after quickly plundering five Allied Nations, before the World Government and the Marine could react, they immediately returned to the New World through the Calm Belt.
By the time the reinforcements from the Marine and the World Government arrived, John and the others had already left the North Blue five days ago!
This incident terrified all the Kings in the entire North Blue and even the entire Four Seas.
The last time the New World Pirates invaded the West Blue was only a few years ago. Unexpectedly, after Rocks died, such a thing happened again.
Immediately, the Allied Nations of the Four Seas petitioned the World Government, demanding that the World Government respond to this.
This time, the Allied Nations of the Four Seas were truly panicked, and their petitioning was much stronger than when they dealt with Rocks before.
Because although the Rocks back then had the ability to cross the Calm Belt, it relied on Golden Lion's ability.
Now with the appearance of Thomas Shipyard, it means that all Pirates in the New World who possess Haoshoku Haki.
Can freely enter and exit the Calm Belt, freely travel back and forth between the New World and the Four Seas, and freely cross the Calm Belt from the New World to plunder the countries of the Four Seas.
Not only did John and the others take action, but the Limitless Pirates also took action.
And compared to the ships sold to John and the others, the Limitless Pirates' ships were even inlaid with Sea Stone, so even without Nox present, Sea Kings would not attack their ships.
The Limitless Pirates crossed the Calm Belt not to plunder, but to secretly develop their forces, secretly plant some people, control some non-Allied Nations, and so on.
These were all done in secret, so they were not discovered by the Marine and the World Government.
The World Government, under pressure from the Allied Nations, coupled with the approaching time for submitting the celestial tribute.
So they mobilized the Marine, Army, and CP0 to guard near the Calm Belt, waiting for John and others to deliver themselves.
However, it was still the same old saying, the Calm Belt is too long, they simply couldn't guard it, nor could they wait for cunning Pirates like John.
After their first action, John and the others carried out their second plunder three months later.
The result of the second time was the same as the first; the World Government couldn't even see their shadows, leaving only devastated, plundered islands and countries.
After that, John and others became more restrained and never left the New World again.
Sea Calendar 1489 was the year the Calm Belt was broken, and it was also a year of fear for the countries in the Four Seas.
Soon, 1489 passed, and the Sea Calendar came to 1490.
Wano Country:
While John and the others were raiding the Four Seas, plundering wealth, and venting their anger over their defeat, Nox was quietly cultivating on Oni Island.
Eva's massive body was lifted by Nox with both hands, and fifteen times gravity was applied to Nox's body.
Despite this, Nox still held Eva and performed the simplest squats.
Every time Nox did a squat, the entire Oni Island seemed to shake.
It looked like Nox was training his extraordinary physique, but at this moment, Sword Intent was swirling around Nox, with three types of Sword Intent perfectly fused together.
As Nox's Sword God Body Tempering Art continuously operated, the Busoshoku Haki within Nox's body constantly tempered his muscles, while his understanding of the sword road in his mind deepened little by little, and the three types of Sword Intent became increasingly powerful.
"Eva, that's enough!"
When Nox's muscles trembled and his body reached its limit, he let Eva leave his hands on his own.
Upon hearing Nox's words, Eva immediately flew away on his own.
"Phew, the further the Sword Intent progresses, the harder it is to comprehend. Even with the assistance of the Sword God Body Tempering Art, I feel like I've only improved a little in three years."
Nox sighed.
Of course, the main reason was that Nox had to ensure that the three types of Sword Intent progressed simultaneously, which made it so slow.
"Kenbunshoku Haki and Haoshoku Haki are both close to reaching the top level. It shouldn't take long to break through."
Nox glanced at his Haki and felt very satisfied.
"Nox, I've found the location of the Celestial Dragon's celebration."
At this moment, Shakky, who was standing nearby, walked over with a towel and water and handed them to Nox, saying.
"Where?"
Nox asked curiously.
"In the East Blue Balad Kingdom. It's a non-World Government member state, and the island has about two hundred thousand residents."
"And this news, as you said before, I've given a copy to Shiki."
Shakky said gravely.
"Hahaha, just talking about him, and he called."
Nox looked at the den den mushi in his arms that had turned into Golden Lion's head and laughed.
"Gurarararara, Nox, didn't you say last time that we could cooperate well?"
"I have a huge benefit here that I want to cooperate and share with you. Do you want to hear about it?"
When Nox connected the den den mushi, the dormant lion's head opened its mouth and Golden Lion's classic laughter came through.
"Oh? Are you talking about the Celestial Dragon's celebration?"
Nox's mouth slightly curved up, his tone carrying a hint of smugness.
"How did you know?"
Golden Lion asked subconsciously.
"Hahahaha, Golden Lion, how could I not know news that even you can find out!"
Nox became even more smug upon hearing Golden Lion's words.
"Gurarararara, since you already know, you must also be able to guess the purpose of my call."
"Nox, how about we do something big? With your and my influence, we can call upon our old friends who went to God Valley together and stage another God Valley War to steal all the Celestial Dragons' treasures!"
Golden Lion laughed madly.
In the God Valley War back then, besides Rocks' death, the other Pirates all obtained very generous treasures, making all of them extremely rich.
"Hahahaha, that's the Celestial Dragons' treasure, of course I want to steal it."
"You go invite World, John, and Wang Zhi, and I'll invite Silver Axe, Brand, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin. I believe they won't refuse."
Nox also laughed along with Golden Lion. This was the result he wanted.
The Limitless Pirates and the Flying Pirates are the two most influential Pirate Crew in the New World. Those losers would not refuse their invitation, especially since this time they were being invited to get rich together.