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Several new islands had appeared in the Calm Belt near Hoenn Fortress, including New Amazon Lily, the Hoenn Government Research Institute, and the Meteorological Development Bureau.
The Fortress construction had just finished, and under Foreman Yamato's energetic leadership, the workers quickly moved to a new construction site.
This clearly showed that as long as someone was willing to work, there would always be endless work to do.
The Golden Route provided plenty of money and supplies for Groudon Company's building projects. It also helped Groudon Company slowly grow into a super empire.
At the port, the Groudon raised its sails.
Hancock came aboard with multiple bandages covering her body. Even her nose bridge was wrapped with a large band-aid, but this did not hide her beautiful appearance at all.
Instead, the scars on her body added a special charm.
"I want to go with you!" Hancock declared.
"Okay!" Daichi agreed.
Just looking at her was a treat for the eyes. He simply could not bear to refuse her!
"Snake Princess, have a safe journey!"
The Kuja warriors cried on the spot, waving goodbye from the shore. Their Snake Princess had been completely taken away by a man.
"Let's go!" Daichi commanded.
North Blue, Revolutionary Army North Army Headquarters
Luen Kingdom
Also known as the "Country of Knights."
This was once one of the World Government member countries, and its king, like most royalty, was cruel and ruthless. Later, the Revolutionary Army overthrew the royal family's violent rule, and the Great Knight who led the revolution became the new king.
To thank the Revolutionary Army and protect the country, the new king asked the Revolutionary Army to move its headquarters to the Luen Kingdom.
Although called a headquarters, it was actually a small outpost outside the royal capital. The Revolutionary Army did not have many people, and the more hidden it was, the better.
Sabo returned to the outpost alone with a bandage wrapped around his forehead.
When Koala saw this, she could not help but get angry.
"Sabo, did you go fight that dinosaur woman again?"
Sabo held his head.
Ever since the situation in North Blue got worse and the North Army's revolution was badly hurt, he had brought some officers to help.
Just when the situation was finally getting better, the Beast Pirates suddenly attacked the non-member countries, and the Luen Kingdom was a main target for the Beast Pirates.
Facing the fast and fierce Beast Pirates, defeating the enemy Admiral was the plan he came up with. However, that dinosaur woman was quite troublesome.
They had fought several times without a clear winner.
Koala's mood got worse when she saw Sabo's silence. "How many times have I told you not to act alone? Who do you think this enemy is?"
"Of course I know!" Sabo's eyes were full of worry.
It was exactly because he knew how strong the enemy was that he felt anxious. There were many more strong people like that dinosaur woman among the enemies!
"We don't have extra troops!" Koala said, feeling helpless.
The troops who came to help this time numbered only dozens, which was nothing compared to a kingdom-level war.
To win, they could only defeat the enemy's officers.
But that was easier said than done.
"Sabo, the port has fallen," a messenger reported.
When Sabo heard this, his face darkened, and he slammed his fist hard against the wall.
"Damn it!"
Port, Mushroom Town
At the town entrance, two flags hung - one of the Beast Pirates and one of the Hoenn Government. A temporary camp for the Beast Pirates was also set up in the outer area of the town.
Ulti was very angry.
"That hateful Revolutionary Army! I will definitely kill him!"
"Big sister, the opponent is the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Army. He's not easy to deal with, but if it were me, it would be no problem," Page One said, standing with his arms crossed and looking proud.
Useless big sister!
"What?!" Ulti's eyebrows shot up. She instantly turned into a female dinosaur, grabbing Page One's head and smashing it hard into the ground!
"Boom!" The floor tiles shattered.
"You bastard! How dare you look down on your sister!"
"Stop it!" Page One felt dizzy from the smashing.
"I came to support you!"
"I don't need it!"
After fighting for a while, the siblings finally calmed down.
Page One, his face covered in scratches, asked sadly, "Big sister, how is the battle situation here?"
"It's very bad," Ulti said through gritted teeth.
The Luen Kingdom had a population of over two million, making it a truly large country with a total military force of nearly 100,000.
And she only had less than two thousand troops.
In a direct fight, she would definitely be at a disadvantage.
She planned to use a quick strike to capture the royal palace. The progress was smooth at first, but the Revolutionary Army eventually stopped her.
As she spoke, Ulti smiled cleverly. "However, I have asked Daichi to help me."
Page One's face showed no expression.
What was there to show off about that!
The non-member countries he was responsible for had already raised the Beast Pirates flag in the royal palace, and he did not need any outside help at all.
"Ulti-sama!" Just as the two were talking about the battle situation, a subordinate rushed over quickly.
"Daichi-sama has arrived!"
By the Shore
The Groudon docked at the port.
"This island is not small!" Daichi stepped onto the land, his Observation Haki spreading across the entire island.
It was several times larger than an ordinary island.
For a country to be strong, vast territory was essential, allowing it to support a larger population.
This island before him was the North Blue labor country he had chosen. Its location was central, and its living environment was excellent, making it one of the best among the non-member countries in North Blue.
It had great potential for development!
"Daichi!" The girl rushed toward him like a missile.
Daichi's eyes narrowed, and he put out his palm to block the girl's head. Under the powerful impact, his feet sank directly into the ground.
"Ulti, don't crash into me every time!"
"Daichi, I missed you!" Ulti jumped onto Daichi, clinging to him like a koala.
She refused to let go no matter what.
Daichi felt helpless and stopped scolding her.
This obvious act of favoritism made a certain Empress behind him glow with red eyes, as envy, jealousy, and hatred all surged in her heart at the same time.
"Let's go," Daichi said, walking toward Mushroom Town.
Just as the town's name suggested, it was full of mushrooms. Various types of mushrooms could be seen everywhere on the surfaces of houses, and all of them were edible varieties.
Ulti sat on Daichi's shoulder, in a good mood as she explained, "Daichi, the mushrooms here are very delicious! You must try them!"
"Is that so? I'm looking forward to it," Daichi smiled and nodded, watching the residents.
For this expedition, he did not use the Beast Pirates' forces, but instead relied on the troops gathered within Hoenn Fortress.
The Giants, Minks, Kuja, labor force, and others - their military strength had already begun to take shape and was moving toward being organized.
It could be said to be the Hoenn Government!
As a result, his army's destruction of the local area was greatly reduced. Judging from the reactions of the town residents, their resistance was not very high.
Of course, fear would not disappear.
His army had established many rules, but they were all for increasing unity and fighting effectiveness. If the common people did not resist, they would be safe and sound.
Resistance would definitely be met with bloody suppression.
He did not want to be as idealistic as the Revolutionary Army, stirring up and leading the common people in revolution, even if the Hoenn Government needed a "just" side to reassure the people.
That was the "Justice" of blood!
In troubled times, harsh laws are used - efficiency comes first!
Mercy can wait until later.
Being a tyrant was more in line with his path!