Chapter 24 Betrayal
Two days later.
At a large Residence on an Island somewhere in the New World, crowds surged, and Pirate Ships continued to gather, with Banners of different Pirate Crews visible everywhere.
At this time, traces of Wild Beasts activity were no longer visible around the Island. On the one hand, the vicinity had been cleaned up by the Valdo Pirates, and on the other hand, it was because the aura emanating from these outsiders on the Island made the original Kings of these Islands feel threatened.
"Long time no see? I heard you guys plundered a Town last time. Must have been quite a haul?"
"Hahahaha, of course, brothers had a real feast. Sailing on the Sea really gets you pent up. I have a few carefully selected ones on my ship, want me to send them over to you tonight?"
"Then I'll thank you in advance. Also, I've got my eye on a merchant fleet and already figured out their route, but I'm a bit short on manpower. Want to team up?"
"That Fruit you have is just a common Zoan Type, asking for 20 million Beli is a bit much, isn't it?"
"Hey, hey, you! This is a Secret Treasure of the Sea! Is 20 million Beli too much? Your Bounty is barely the same price as this Fruit right now, but if you eat it, wouldn't your Worth directly double?"
Just like the many Pirate Crews following Rocks, under Valdo, besides the directly affiliated Valdo Pirates, there were also quite a few New World Pirate Crews.
However, these Pirates were gathered by Valdo in just a few years, and most of them were of mixed quality, a motley crew. In other words, even Rocks would be a bit disgusted to use these people as cannon fodder, after all, sometimes a pig teammate is more terrifying than a god-like opponent.
And these people were gathered by Valdo this time, not only to exchange Supplies and Intelligence, but also to help him build momentum. After all, a force of tens of thousands of people still looks quite intimidating. And these chips will undoubtedly give him a greater advantage in the upcoming negotiations with Rocks.
"Valdo, are we really going to cooperate with that Rocks guy? That guy gives me a really dangerous feeling." A dwarf wearing a Viking Bull Horn Pirate Hat, whose stature seemed out of place among the Pirates, said with a worried face.
At this moment, in the central area of the Banquet, Valdo, hearing these words, said with slight displeasure, "Brother, this is a rare opportunity. Moreover, we're not necessarily going to cooperate with them. We'll just play it by ear. Once Rocks gains the upper hand, we'll take the opportunity to attack the World Government and the Navy. If Rocks and his gang are defeated, we can also take the opportunity to seize the Legacy he leaves behind."
In terms of age, he is a figure who competed with Rocks, Whitebeard, and Roger in the same Era, even ten years older than BIG·MOM. However, whether compared to the Strongest-filled Rocks Pirates or the Elite Path Roger Pirates, he is no match.
His and his brother Binjack's initial goal was to travel the Sea and seek freedom. But he accidentally obtained the Momo Fruit, which can magnify the speed, Power, volume, weight, etc. of everything by multiples.
After his Power became strong, his ambition also grew stronger. His purpose for going to sea changed from traveling the Sea to obtaining great power.
His catchphrase also became "Destroy everything that blocks me." Navy Warships, powerful Pirates, and innocent residents were constantly destroyed, thus earning him the alias "Destroyer of the World."
"But..." Binjack clearly wanted to say something more. "Enough, brother. Just stay by my side and follow me to the highest point on the Sea," Valdo said coldly.
"Yes, the Pirate Crews under their command have basically all gathered here, and the Target is now present. Also, because of the hasty launch, Binjack, the second-in-command of the Pirate Crew, seems to have noticed something. Rest assured, we haven't been exposed. The Poison we obtained earlier has already been deployed. Once the Banquet begins, we can launch the attack."
"Well done."
"Sir, according to the plan, weren't we supposed to deal with the Valdo Pirates after eliminating the threat of Rocks? Why so soon?"
"That's not something you should be concerned about."
"Yes, Sir."
From the Den Den Mushi, hearing his subordinate's respectful voice, the person on the Den Den Mushi side was also in a good mood, so he said, "Actually, it's okay to tell you. This guy's actions are too arrogant and he's an unstable Factor. In the battle with the Rocks Pirates, we must ensure that these unstable Factors do not appear. When you return this time, your merits should be enough to raise your position."
After speaking, he hung up the Den Den Mushi and picked up another Den Den Mushi next to him. "Tell Vice Admiral Garp that a full-scale attack can be launched in two hours. At that time, our CP Department will cooperate with you!"
"Captain, all members of the affiliated Pirate Crews have arrived." A tall Fish-man walked into the Residence of the Valdo Pirates and said to Valdo.
"They're all here? Then let the Banquet begin, hahaha!" Valdo shouted excitedly, as if he had already seen the day he would reign over the Sea.
After Valdo left with the Fish-man, the short Binjack also asked Gairam beside him, "Gairam, I have a bad feeling that something bad is going to happen."
Gairam tilted his head and glanced at Binjack. For them, if Valdo was the Strength specialist on the ship, then Binjack was undoubtedly the brain of the Valdo Pirates. Many times, the Valdo Pirates' action Plan was formulated by this powerless person.
"Binjack, aren't you being a bit too suspicious? This is our main Residence, and with those Pirate Crews gathered here, even the Navy wouldn't dare to easily launch an attack on us, right?" Gairam said reassuringly.
"No, I just feel like something's wrong. It seems like something very unfavorable to us is going to happen." Binjack did not relax because of Gairam's words, and his brows furrowed even more tightly.
"Gairam, use your Ability to dig a secret passage from here directly to the Sea. Also, have Sebastian and Naiqin come here. Better safe than sorry." Binjack said to Gairam after thinking for a while.
"Okay, it won't take much effort anyway, but does the exit really have to be placed below the Sea Surface?" For his Devil Fruit Ability, digging a secret passage is not a very troublesome thing, but as a Devil Fruit Ability user, someone hated by the Sea, he really doesn't want to have a no-dead-angle contact with the Sea.
"It must be placed below the Sea Surface. You and Sebastian go together then. Relying on the Fish-man's closeness to the Sea, just leave a Wall that can be broken at any time."
On the other side, Valdo did not notice that several core Crew Member of his Pirate Crew had temporarily disappeared. At this time, he was drinking Fine Wine heartily with the Pirates around him.
Boom boom boom! A Bombardment broke the Banquet, and everyone immediately looked towards the direction of the Cannon Fire.
Valdo also jumped to the highest point immediately and looked towards the direction of the Bombardment. His pupils couldn't help but shrink violently. In his sight, a large number of Warships suddenly appeared on the Sea Surface. The Cannon Fire just now was them Bombardment the Pirate Ships of the Valdo Pirates and other Pirate Crews.
Just as a group of Pirates were planning to fight back, suddenly people began to fall down, and this situation spread rapidly like a plague. Even the thick-nerved Valdo realized that this was a conspiracy against them.
"Lord Valdo, are you satisfied with this Gift?" Just then, a figure stood up from a corner with a smile, walking slowly towards Valdo's direction. The Pirates of the surrounding Valdo Pirates suddenly fell silent. This guy!
(End of Chapter)