Sabaody Archipelago was also called the Soap Bubble Islands.
This was an island formed by the world's largest mangrove, the "Yarukiman Mangrove." The mangrove's roots exposed above water intertwined with each other to form the island.
However, having already experienced Elbaf, the mangroves of Sabaody Archipelago were just child's play to Rocks and the others.
"Lantern, you stay here and watch the ship. Rocks, you and Newgate go collect information on the giants from this list. Ripley, my Observation Haki sensed two fairly strong presences. Very likely the two captains from Elbaf's Giant Warrior Pirates. They should be on the eastern island, so you and Linlin go there. Dean, the coating is still up to you. Toki, you will come with me next."
Just arriving at Sabaody Archipelago, Silas distributed the tasks.
Their identity exposure was just a matter of time.
Sabaody Archipelago was the closest island to Marine Headquarters. Not only were there many Marines, but also numerous CP organization intelligence agents.
So from the moment they arrived at Sabaody Archipelago, the operation had already begun.
"Understood."
Thinking about what they were about to do, Rocks grinned, and Newgate was equally energetic.
"Leave it to me, and Big Brother Rocks!"
"If Captains Dorry and Brogy have arrived, they will definitely hide. Finding them will not be easy."
Ripley had a headache.
Because the two had concealed their auras, even Silas could only find a general location, and this was only possible because Silas had gained the Voice of All Things and his Observation Haki had been enhanced.
"Ripley, do you not have secret codes the giants use for communication?"
"Captain, are you joking? How could we giants use such underhanded methods?"
Ripley scratched her head.
"Fine, worst case, if fighting breaks out, I will just shout from over there. They should be able to hear me."
It could only be said that Dorry and Brogy's arrival was an unexpected bonus.
But if battle broke out next, they would not rely entirely on the two giant captains.
"Even without them, we are not weak!"
Ripley pulled Linlin along, grinning. "I am a great pirate worth 100 million Belly! Captains Dorry and Brogy are also only worth 100 million Belly!"
Forty years had passed since Dorry and Brogy's active era. In these forty years, the Belly's depreciation rate was not particularly fast. The real rapid inflation would come with the generation after Rocks and the others grew up.
Forty years later, when Pirate King Gol D. Roger was executed, his bounty reached 5.5 billion Belly.
This was certainly due to Roger's strength.
But also because of the appearance of many powerful pirates, resulting in Belly price depreciation due to widespread plundering.
Given the era, Dorry and Brogy's current 100 million Berry bounties significantly undervalued their true capabilities. As co-captains of the legendary Giant Warrior Pirates, each possessed strength comparable to top-tier Vice Admirals. Their combined might could potentially challenge even Admiral-level opponents.
Ripley still had quite a gap compared to them.
"I get to act together with Captain Silas!?"
Hearing Silas say he would act with her, Kozuki Toki could not help covering her reddened face with her sleeve.
Does this count as a date?
Actually, Silas had not thought that much about it. Since Kozuki Toki was the weakest fighter on the ship and a woman, Silas really did not feel comfortable leaving her alone on the ship.
Though Sabaody Archipelago was full of Marine and CP organization spies, this island actually was not safe, not just for visiting pirates, but for locals living on Sabaody Archipelago too.
This island was full of human traffickers. If they spotted desirable prey, they would use any means necessary.
Previously, every time Silas came to Sabaody Archipelago, he would strike against the island's human traffickers. But even after killing batches of them, new batches would quickly emerge.
No buying means no killing.
As the midpoint of the Grand Line, and unlike Fish-Man Island, which was difficult to access, Sabaody Archipelago gathered all sorts of people. But human trafficking remained so rampant fundamentally because of the traffickers' biggest customers.
Celestial Dragons!
With Heavenly Tribute from World Government member nations, Celestial Dragons' dictionary contained no concept of lacking money. What most Celestial Dragons were most passionate about was keeping slaves.
Powerful slaves, rare slaves, beautiful female slaves.
With Kozuki Toki's combat ability, if she did not stay close to them, she might accidentally get kidnapped by local traffickers.
"Toki, you should train!"
"I am already trying hard!"
Seeing Silas just give a simple reminder, Kozuki Toki felt somewhat frustrated and unhappy, because Silas was strict with other crew members but could be called polite with her.
Was it because she was not an official White Wolf Pirates crew member?
Not counting the year of time travel, Kozuki Toki had actually been with the White Wolf Pirates for less than a year. In that time, as a swordsman, she had not even learned to cut iron yet. Her strength gap with other White Wolf Pirates members was considerable.
In battle, strength growth was fastest.
Unfortunately, the White Wolf Pirates' battle levels were all too high for an ordinary swordsman like her to participate in.
"Toki, do you remember our original agreement?"
Seeing the frustration on Kozuki Toki's face, Silas smiled. "I will take you to Wano Country. We others have embarked on new journeys, but your previous journey has not ended yet. How can you impatiently start the next trip?"
"Wano Country is your journey's end and will also be a new beginning."
"When that time comes, tell me what kind of journey you want to embark on."
Though Kozuki Toki's talent was not outstanding, she had gotten along well with the crew members over the past year. That was enough. A crew's strength mattered, but harmonious coexistence mattered more.
"I understand!"
Kozuki Toki also understood that her heart was ultimately still somewhat wavering. Because going to Wano Country was her dream. If she gave up before reaching there, she would definitely feel some regret.
Did the Captain see through this?
She wanted to go to Wano Country only because of a prophecy, wanting to change the tragic destruction she had witnessed.
But with the White Wolf Pirates, she had already prevented one country from becoming enslaved.
And now, they were also resisting this world's authority.
Now, in my heart, whether I go to Wano Country is not that important anymore.
Thinking this, Kozuki Toki naturally linked arms with Silas, looking at him sideways with a radiant smile.
"Captain Silas, let us go."
Before the teams separated, Silas gave their "new member" a final warning.
"Lantern, do not think about escaping. I can find you through the Pure Gold on your head. If you do not want a beating, stay put obediently."
Hearing Silas's words, the thirty-plus meter lanternfish nodded like a chick in the water, humanely blowing out bubbles.
I absolutely will not run, glub glub.
Silas did not believe a word the lanternfish said, but that was fine. Dean would be coating the ship and watching it.
Should the creature attempt escape, their next meal would definitely feature lanternfish sashimi!
Under Silas's intimidating stare, the lanternfish trembled uncontrollably and abandoned all thoughts of fleeing.
These humans are absolutely terrifying!
"Of course, if you stay put obediently, we will let you have a good feast when we return."
Carrot and stick. This method worked perfectly on creatures like the lanternfish with some intelligence but not much.
Silas's next destination was naturally Sabaody Archipelago's largest human auction house.
Of course, he was not going to buy anything.
He was going to wreck the place!