"An opportunity?"
Yemu's words startled everyone slightly.
"That's right."
Yemu did not keep them in suspense. Under everyone's gaze, he revealed the intelligence he had obtained.
"In the next few months, both the Marines and the World Government will undergo major changes."
"The first is called the World Military Draft."
"The second is the Reverie."
Yemu briefly explained the details of the two plans. Once he saw that everyone more or less understood, he continued.
"There's one thing I think all of you understand. On these seas, the truly strongest forces are not Pirate King Roger, nor the pirate crews in the New World represented by monsters like Whitebeard, and certainly not us. They are the Marines and the World Government. The only reason we've been able to act so freely until now is because the Great Pirate Era Roger started has kept the Marines from focusing all their strength on us. In fact, aside from these two plans, the Marines and the World Government also have two extermination plans aimed specifically at the Sky Pirates. So if we give the Marines and the World Government time to stabilize the situation across the seas, we'll really be in danger."
As soon as he said that, the expressions of the Sky Pirates present all turned serious.
"So for us, the few months when the Marines and the World Government are carrying out these two plans will be our best chance. We must use this time to grow the Sky Pirates to the point where even the Marines and the World Government won't dare start a war with us lightly."
"And right now, when it comes to real combat power in the Sky Pirates, there's only me, Enel, Tiger, and Erik. The few of us aren't weak, but trying to take on the entire Marines and World Government with just four people is nothing but a fool's dream."
"That makes the next few months extremely important for us."
"This is also why I want you to form your own fleets."
By this point, everyone understood.
Tiger thought for a moment, then looked at the others and said, "The captain is right. Once the World Military Draft and the Reverie are finished, the Marines and the World Government will have the time and energy to deal with us. Right now, because of the draft plan, the Marines will temporarily fall into chaos. This really is our best chance."
But Yemu's thinking was not that simple.
"It's more than that."
"!?"
"The Marines won't be the only ones thrown into chaos. The World Government Member Nations and the World Government itself will be as well. Holding the Reverie in this chaotic Great Pirate Era means that both the Marines and the World Government will have to draw away large amounts of military force to protect the nobles of the participating Member Nations. That is also our chance, especially for Erik and Ayala."
Erik froze when his name was called. Ayala, despite being younger, seemed to realize something first.
Ever since Yemu had placed high expectations on her, Ayala had begun trying to think about many things from a higher perspective.
"Yemu-nii-san, do you mean our homeland, Flevance?"
"That's right. Flevance is also one of the World Government Member Nations. With the Reverie being held this time, there will definitely be major gaps in Flevance's internal military strength and the World Government's external blockade. That will be your opportunity."
At that, Erik became completely excited.
After all, it was his homeland. It was where his childhood, his family, and his friends were.
"Ayala, Erik, consider this a test from me to the two of you. I won't personally make a move this time. How much of your country you can save will depend on yourselves."
"Leave it to us, Captain Yemu. Ayala and I definitely won't disappoint you!"
"Mm, I believe in you. Still, even though I won't take action myself, Dr.Indigo, you're Ayala's teacher, so you should go with them. Scarlet as well. Especially you, Dr.Indigo. Saving Ayala's homeland isn't only about freeing them from the World Government's oppression. Treating the Perlead disease in their bodies is the most important part. So if you can use your medical skills to find a cure for Perlead disease, that may be the key to saving your homeland."
"Mm!"
At that moment, Ayala nodded hard.
"Don't worry, Yemu-nii-san. I've never given up on researching Perlead disease. Now that Teacher Indigo is helping me, we'll definitely find a way to treat it."
"Mm. I believe in you."
After saying that, Yemu looked at Tiger.
"Next is you, Tiger."
"Me?"
Tiger froze, then immediately grew excited.
"Don't get excited yet. Listen to me first. I'm not talking about the matter you're thinking of. I'm talking about Fish-Man Island."
"Fish-Man Island? Did something happen to Fish-Man Island?"
Tiger became a little nervous.
Yemu did not give a definite answer.
"This is only a concern of mine. With what I know of Queen Otohime, she will definitely try to find a way for Fish-Man Island to participate in this Reverie. But you have to understand, the World Government has never truly treated Fish-Man Island as one of its Member Nations. So if Fish-Man Island wants to participate, they will definitely have to pay a considerable price."
Tiger was stunned at first, but then he seemed to understand. He spoke with some hesitation.
"Captain, are you talking about the Sun Army?"
"Mm. Of course, I can't be certain, but it's possible. Even if they don't disband it, cuts are almost guaranteed. That would also fit King Neptune's thinking. So if you don't have any plans for your own pirate crew next, you might want to go back to Fish-Man Island and take a look."
"I understand."
Tiger's expression turned faintly ugly. Based on what he knew of Queen Otohime and King Neptune's personalities, this really was very likely to happen.
At that point, Yemu seemed to remember something and asked Tiger, "By the way, how do you plan to handle the Moa Moa no Mi I had Erik bring you?"
"I was planning to use Kuromi's ability."
After all, Tiger was reluctant to give up his ability as a Fish-Man to swim in the sea. But Yemu shook his head.
"No. I suggest you eat it yourself."
"!!!"
"Don't worry. I know you don't want to become a landlubber. I have a way to deal with that. The same goes for Erik. This time, when I returned to Wenmigudan Island, I gained an unexpected harvest. It may be able to solve the problem of Devil Fruit users being afraid of water."
The moment he said that, everyone was shocked.
"But unfortunately, there's no way to help those who have already eaten a Devil Fruit. Those who haven't eaten one yet can try it. After all, the power of awakening can only be obtained by an ability user."