CHAPTER 123
While everyone was working busily and energetically, an islander resting against a rock suddenly noticed a 100-meter-long large ship sailing toward them.
When he saw the sail bearing a skull flag resembling a lion's head, he immediately jumped up in terror and shouted to the islanders around him:
"Pirates are coming!"
Hearing that pirates had arrived, the islanders who had been working hard at the port instantly stopped what they were doing and looked out to sea.
After confirming that the approaching ship was indeed a pirate vessel, the entire port erupted into chaos.
Everyone quickly ran toward the interior of the island, planning to hide with their families and children until the pirates left.
On the pirate ship, Atkinson watched the distant island suddenly descend into panic and a cruel smile spread across his face as he let out mad laughter.
"Wahahahaha!" "Little ones, let's plunder to our heart's content!"
Hearing Atkinson's words, all the pirates on board showed excited expressions.
Ever since the Lion King Pirates became one of the three great overlords of the New World, they hadn't had the chance to freely plunder islands in a long time.
Just as the Lion King Pirates' ship sailed toward the island's port, the Rocks Pirates squad captain stationed on this island also received the news.
Upon learning that remnants of the Lion King Pirates dared to attack his island, he immediately ordered his subordinates to send the intelligence back to Beehive Island.
"Little ones, let's go meet these stray dogs of the Lion King Pirates!"
After the Rocks Pirates became the strongest force in the second half of the New World, all the Rocks Pirates crew had become extremely arrogant.
The squad captain directly led his men toward the island's port.
At the port, after some sailing, the Lion King Pirates' ship had docked at the island's harbor.
Seeing how prosperous the island was, all the Lion King Pirates excitedly jumped off their ship and charged into the wealthy commercial streets, wantonly looting and destroying the bustling island.
When the Rocks Pirates squad captain arrived, he saw that the enemy had already begun carrying looted treasure back to their pirate ship.
Seeing this scene, the squad captain instantly flew into a rage. He grabbed a sharp long sword and led his men charging toward the enemy, killing several pirate grunts in the first clash.
While the squad captain was fighting the Lion King Pirates, Atkinson, draped in a black fluffy coat, was sitting in a luxuriously decorated restaurant, savoring the fine wine on the table and waiting for his subordinates to load all the treasure onto his pirate ship.
Just as Atkinson was humming contentedly, suddenly a panicked pirate rushed in and interrupted his mood.
"Lord Atkinson! The Rocks Pirates stationed on this island have attacked us!" "They've already killed more than ten of our brothers!"
Hearing his subordinate's report, Atkinson's face instantly darkened, two chilling glints shooting from his eyes.
"Let's go!" "Take me there!" "I wonder what it feels like to crush their skulls!"
At the port, on the bustling streets.
At this moment, the Rocks Pirates squad captain was swinging his long sword, leading his men to continuously cut down the charging Lion King Pirates crew.
Just as he cleaved one pirate in half with a single slash, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart.
Looking up, he saw a black shadow flapping wide black wings diving toward him.
He hurriedly dodged to the side.
Seeing the opponent trying to evade, disdain flashed in Atkinson's eyes.
With a powerful flap of his wings, he instantly arrived above the other party's head.
Extending his pitch-black sharp claws, with a crack sound, the Rocks Pirates squad captain's head was directly crushed in his grip.
Hearing this pleasing sound, a intoxicated expression appeared on Atkinson's face.
Soon he turned his gaze toward the remaining Rocks Pirates members.
At the same time, several other prosperous islands within Rocks Pirates territory were also attacked by the Lion King Pirates.
Beehive Island, inside a massive manor.
Rocks looked at several intelligence reports in his hand, his face gradually darkening.
He heavily slammed his palm on the armrest beside him, intense killing intent radiating from his eyes.
This time the Lion King Pirates' actions had caused the Rocks Pirates to lose billions of Berries!
"You're truly courting death!"
"Nubar! Gather all my executives!"
"It's time to deal with these rats hiding in the gutters!"
Hearing Rocks' words, Nubar, guarding outside the hall, immediately ordered nearby subordinates.
Inside a spacious meeting room, Vilin and the others had gathered.
After hearing Rocks' words, Vilin and the others also felt somewhat angry — because this involved their own interests too.
"Jie hahahaha!" "Let me send them to reunite with Earl Jones!"
Seeing Shiki's exaggerated expression, Vilin and the others also agreed with his words.
"Hahahahaha!" "Executives!" "Our rest is over early." "This time we must completely eliminate the Lion King Pirates remnants!"
As Rocks' laughter fell, Vilin and the others began preparing the supplies needed for departure.
Half a month later.
"Jie hahahaha!" "Little ones, set sail!" "Let my name resound throughout the entire New World!"
Golden Lion Shiki held Cherry Ten and Dead Wood, his two famous swords. His golden long hair fluttered in the wind, exuding an overwhelming aura of leadership.
Seeing the majestic presence emanating from Shiki, all of Shiki's crew were deeply awed.
"We swear to follow Captain Shiki to the death!" "Long live Captain Shiki!"
With passionate roars echoing from the pirate ships at Beehive Island's port, Golden Lion's pirate fleet immediately set sail, sweeping toward the central New World.
Seeing his crew so devoted to him, a satisfied look appeared in Shiki's eyes.
The reason he was able to completely subdue his subordinates in such a short time was because he discovered a special ability of the Cat-Cat Fruit – Mythical Zoan – Lion King Model.
It allowed the user to emit an aura of convincing leadership, thereby increasing the intimacy and loyalty of those around him.
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